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‘‘(A) if the pregnancy is the result of an 
act of rape or incest; or 
‘‘(B) in the case where a woman suffers 
from a physical disorder, physical injury, or 
physical illness that would, as certified by a 
physician, place the woman in danger of death 
unless an abortion is performed, including a 
life-endangering physical condition caused by or 
arising from the pregnancy itself. 
‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub-
section, the terms ‘institution’, ‘agency’, or ‘entity’ 
mean the entire legal institution, agency, or entity, 
or any part thereof, including any institution, agen-
cy, or entity that controls, is controlled by, or is 
under common control with such institution, agency, 
or entity.’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 29, 
2015. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 171
To amend section 214 of the Housing and Community Development Act
of 1980 to make technical corrections.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 7, 1997
Mr. GALLEGLY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Banking and Finanical Services
A BILL
To amend section 214 of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1980 to make technical corrections.
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 ‘‘Use of Assisted Hous-
ing By Aliens Technical Correction Act of 1997’’.
SEC. 2. TECHNICAL CORRECTION OF PUBLIC HOUSING
AGENCY OPT-OUT AUTHORITY.
Subsection (h)(2)(A) of section 214 of the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C.
1436a(h)(2)(A)), as added by section 576 of the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of
1996 (division C of Public Law 104–208), is amended by
striking ‘‘this section’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (1) of
this subsection’’.
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I 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3497 
To protect the Nation’s law enforcement officers by banning the Five-seveN 
Pistol and 5.7 x 28mm SS190, SS192, SS195LF, SS196, and SS197 
cartridges, testing handguns and ammunition for capability to penetrate 
body armor, and prohibiting the manufacture, importation, sale, or pur-
chase of such handguns or ammunition by civilians. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015 
Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. HONDA, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. 
GUTIE´RREZ, and Mr. SERRANO) introduced the following bill; which was 
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To protect the Nation’s law enforcement officers by banning 
the Five-seveN Pistol and 5.7 x 28mm SS190, SS192, 
SS195LF, SS196, and SS197 cartridges, testing hand-
guns and ammunition for capability to penetrate body 
armor, and prohibiting the manufacture, importation, 
sale, or purchase of such handguns or ammunition by 
civilians. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 349 
To require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-
ministration to create an electronic database of research and information 
on the causes of, and corrective actions being taken with regard to, 
algal blooms in the Great Lakes, their tributaries, and other surface 
fresh waters, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 14, 2015 
Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mrs. MILLER of 
Michigan, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. WALBERG, and 
Ms. FUDGE) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Natural Resources, 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 require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration to create an electronic data-
base of research and information on the causes of, and 
corrective actions being taken with regard to, algal 
blooms in the Great Lakes, their tributaries, and other 
surface fresh waters, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Great Lakes and Fresh 
Water Algal Bloom Information Act’’. 
SEC. 2. GREAT LAKES ALGAL BLOOMS INFORMATION DATA-
BASE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator of the Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shall cre-
ate an electronic database of research and information on 
the causes and corrective actions being taken with regard 
to algal blooms in the Great Lakes, their tributaries, and 
other surface fresh waters. 
(b) CONTENTS.—The Administrator shall include in 
the database relevant chemical, physical, and biological 
data that have been collected by an accredited university, 
association or organization, research group, Federal agen-
cy, State, or local government in the United States or 
Canada. 
(c) CONFIDENTIALITY.—In creating and making in-
formation available through the database, the Adminis-
trator shall protect confidentiality of information in ac-
cordance with all applicable United States laws and regu-
lations. 
(d) ANNUAL REPORT AND AVAILABILITY OF INFOR-
MATION.—The Administrator shall— 
(1) report to the Congress each year com-
prehensive findings on information that was included 
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in the database in the year covered by the report, in-
cluding information regarding corrective actions 
being taken; and 
(2) make information in the database electroni-
cally available to the public. 
(e) NO NEW AUTHORITY.—This section shall not be 
construed to grant any authority to the Administrator, in-
cluding any authority to require submission of data. 
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‘‘(Y) (adamantan-1-yl)(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)- 
methanone. 
‘‘(Z) 
(2-iodo-5-nitrophenyl)-[1–(1- 
methylpiperidin-2-ylmethyl)–1H-indol-3-yl]- 
methanone. 
‘‘(AA) 
(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)(2,2,3,3- 
tetramethylcyclo-propyl)methanone. 
‘‘(BB) 
[1–(5-fluoropentyl-1H-indol-3- 
yl)](2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclo-propyl)methanone. 
‘‘(CC) 
[1–(2-morpholinoethyl)–1H-indol-3- 
yl](2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropyl)methanone. 
‘‘(DD) 
1-[(tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl)methyl]- 
1H-indol-3-yl-(2,2,3,3- 
tetramethylcyclopropyl)methanone. 
‘‘(EE) 
1-pentyl-N-tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]dec-1-yl- 
1H-indole-3-carboxamide. 
‘‘(FF) 
1-pentyl-N-tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]dec-1-yl- 
1H-indazole-3-carboxamide. 
‘‘(GG) 
1–(5-fluoropentyl)–N- 
tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]dec-1-yl-1H-indole-3-carboxamide. 
‘‘(HH) 
[1–(5-chloropentyl)–1H-indol-3- 
yl](2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropyl)methanone. 
‘‘(II) (1-isopentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)(naphthalen-1- 
yl)methanone. 
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other laws governing transportation projects and pro-
grams, including the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
(i) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There
are authorized to be appropriated out of the Highway
Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Account) such
sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.
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I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1721
To prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies
covering houses of worship and related support structures, and for other
purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 22, 1997
Mr. FILNER (for himself, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BISHOP, Ms.
CARSON, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CUMMINGS,
Mr. DELLUMS, Mr. FROST, Mr. GREEN, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr.
HILLIARD, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. THOMPSON,
Mr. TOWNS, and Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to
the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 prohibit insurers from canceling or refusing to renew
fire insurance policies covering houses of worship and
related support structures, 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 ‘‘Church Insurance Pro-
tection Act’’.
Rainbow Dam site in sec. 33, T. 2 N., R. 
2 W., to 0.25 miles upstream of the Road 
3N34 crossing, as a wild river. 
‘‘(ii) The 0.5-mile segment from 0.25 
mile upstream of the Road 3N34 crossing 
to 0.25 mile downstream of the Road 
3N34 crossing, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(iii) The 2.5-mile segment from 0.25 
miles downstream of the Road 3 N. 34 
crossing to 0.25 miles upstream of the 
Trail 2W01 crossing, as a wild river. 
‘‘(iv) The 0.5-mile segment from 0.25 
miles upstream of the Trail 2W01 crossing 
to 0.25 mile downstream of the Trail 
2W01 crossing, as a scenic river. 
‘‘(v) The 10-mile segment from 0.25 
miles downstream of the Trail 2W01 cross-
ing to the upper limit of the Mojave dam 
flood zone in sec. 17, T. 3 N., R. 3 W., as 
a wild river. 
‘‘(vi) The 11-mile segment of Hol-
comb Creek from 100 yards downstream of 
the Road 3N12 crossing to .25 miles down-
stream of Holcomb Crossing, as a rec-
reational river. 
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I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1724
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate certain restric-
tions on foreign students added by the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 22, 1997
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate
certain restrictions on foreign students added by the
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibil-
ity Act of 1996.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ELIMINATING RESTRICTIONS ON FOREIGN STU-
DENTS.
(a) ADMISSION OF NONIMMIGRANTS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 214 of the Immigra-
tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184) is amend-
ed by striking subsection (l) (as added by section
‘‘(C) Nothing in this section shall be construed
as preventing a State from limiting the classes of en-
tities that may become qualified entities, consistent
with any limitations imposed under subparagraph
(B).
‘‘(c)(1) The State agency shall provide qualified enti-
ties with—
‘‘(A) such forms as are necessary for an appli-
cation to be made on behalf of a child for medical
assistance under the State plan, and
‘‘(B) information on how to assist parents,
guardians, and other persons in completing and fil-
ing such forms.
‘‘(2) A qualified entity that determines under sub-
section (b)(1)(A) that a child is presumptively eligible for
medical assistance under a State plan shall—
‘‘(A) notify the State agency of the determina-
tion within 5 working days after the date on which
determination is made, and
‘‘(B) inform the parent or custodian of the
child at the time the determination is made that an
application for medical assistance under the State
plan is required to be made by not later than the
last day of the month following the month during
which the determination is made.
625(a) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immi-
grant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–
208; 110 Stat. 3009–1820)).
(2) 
CONFORMING
AMENDMENT.—Section
101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(F)) is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘consistent with section 214(l)’’ after ‘‘such a
course of study’’.
(b) CLASSES
OF EXCLUDABLE ALIENS.—Section
212(a)(6) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1182(a)(6)) is amended by striking subparagraph
(G) (as added by section 346 of the Illegal Immigration
Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Public
Law 104–208; 110 Stat. 3009–638)).
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect as if included in
the enactment of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Im-
migrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–208;
110 Stat. 3009–546).
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1–(5-fluoropentyl-N- 
tricyclo[3.3.1.13,7]dec-1-yl-1H-indazole-3- 
carboxamide. 
‘‘(KK) 
(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3-yl)(4-propyl-1- 
naphthalenyl)-methanone. 
‘‘(LL) 
[1–(5-chloropentyl)–1H-indol-3- 
yl](2,2,3,3-tetramethylcyclopropyl)methanone. 
‘‘(MM) 
(4-methyl-naphthalen-1-yl)[1–(pent-4- 
en-1-yl)–1H-indol-3-yl]methanone. 
‘‘(NN) 
(2-methoxy-1-naphthalenyl)(1-pentyl- 
1H-indol-3-yl)methanone. 
‘‘(OO) (3-methoxy-phenyl)(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3- 
yl)methanone. 
‘‘(PP) 
[1–(5-fluoropentyl)–1H-indol-3-yl](4- 
ethyl-1-naphthalenyl)-methanone. 
‘‘(QQ) 
quinolin-8-yl 
1-pentyl-1H-indole-3- 
carboxylate. 
‘‘(RR) 
quinolin-8-yl 
1–(5-fluoropentyl-1H- 
indole-3-carboxylate. 
‘‘(SS) 
1–(cyclohexylmethyl)–8-quinolinyl-ester- 
1H-indole-3-carboxylic acid. 
‘‘(TT) N–(1-amino-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)– 
1-pentyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide. 
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1–(5-fluoropentyl)–N–(naphthalene-1- 
yl)–1H-indole-3-carboxamide. 
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long term the diverse resources of the Boundary Waters
Canoe Area Wilderness for the benefit of the people of
the United States.
SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF ALLOWABLE USES WITHIN CERTAIN
PORTION OF BOUNDARY WATER CANOE AREA
WILDERNESS.
(a) SEAGULL LAKE.—Section 4(c) of the Act of Octo-
ber 21, 1978, entitled ‘‘An Act to designate the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, to establish the Boundary
Waters Canoe Area Mining Protection Area, and for other
purposes’’ (Public Law 95–495; 92 Stat. 1649, 1650) is
amended as follows:
(1) In paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘, that por-
tion generally east of Threemile Island, Cook Coun-
ty’’.
(2) In paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘Sea Gull,
Cook County, that portion generally west of
Threemile Island, Cook County, until January
1999’’.
(b) MOTORIZED PORTAGES.—Section 4(g) of the Act
of October 21, 1978, entitled ‘‘An Act to designate the
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, to establish the
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Mining Protection Area,
and for other purposes’’ (Public Law 95–495; 92 Stat.
1649, 1651) is amended to read as follows:
(8) this Act is intended to encourage manufac-
turers to perform such research, to develop informa-
tion about the safe and appropriate use of such
drugs, and to label and formulate such drugs for use
by children;
(9) the National Institutes of Health, acting
through the Pediatric Pharmacology Research Unit
(PPRU) Network, has initiated research on appro-
priate pediatric indications for drugs that have not
been approved for use by children;
(10) the PPRU Network has performed such
research with both public funding and private con-
tracts with industry;
(11) the Better Pharmaceuticals for Children
Act, if enacted, will provide a range of private con-
tractual opportunities for the PPRU Network to
work with industry on research involving drugs that
are protected by some form of patent or exclusivity
and that are candidates for protection under this
Act;
(12) there will, nonetheless, remain a number of
drugs that are in widespread use, and that have not
been approved for use by children, but that are not
protected by some form of patent or exclusivity, and
‘‘(VV) N–(1-amino-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl)– 
1–(4-fluorobenzyl)–1H-indazole-3-carboxamide. 
‘‘(WW) N–(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2- 
yl)–1–(4-fluorobenzyl)–1H-indazole-3-carboxamide. 
‘‘(XX) N–(1-amino-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutan-2- 
yl)–1-pentyl-1H-indole-3-carboxamide. 
‘‘(YY) 
2-iodophenyl)(1-pentyl-1H-indol-3- 
yl)methanone. 
‘‘(ZZ) [5–(2-methylphenyl)–1-pentyl-1H-pyrrol- 
3-yl]-1-naphthalenyl-methanone. 
‘‘(AAA) 
1-pentyl-N–(naphthalene-1-yl)–1H- 
indole-3-carboxamide. 
‘‘(BBB) 
1–(5-chloropentyl)–1H-indol-3-yl](4- 
methyl-1-naphthalenyl)-methanone. 
‘‘(CCC) (4-methyl-naphthalen-1-yl)[2-methyl-1– 
(pent-4-en-1-yl)–1H-indol-3-yl)]methanone. 
‘‘(DDD) 
[1–(5-fluoropentyl)–1H-indol-3-yl](o- 
tolyl)methanone. 
‘‘(EEE) (2-ethylphenyl)(1–(5-fluoropentyl)–1H- 
indol-3-yl)methanone. 
‘‘(FFF) 
[1–(5-chloropentyl)–1H-indol-3- 
yl](naphthalen-1-yl)methanone. 
‘‘(GGG) 
[1–(5-bromopentyl)–1H-indol-3- 
yl](naphthalen-1-yl)methanone. 
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days after the date of enactment, the Adminis-
tration shall issue program guidelines and im-
plement the changes made herein.’’.
SEC. 11. Section 508(j) of the Small Business Invest-
ment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 697e(j)), as redesignated
herein, is amended by striking ‘‘other lenders’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘other lenders, specifically comparing default rates
and recovery rates on liquidations’’.
SEC. 12. Section 217(b) of Public Law 103–403 (108
Stat. 4185) is repealed.
SEC. 13. Section 508(d) of the Small Business In-
vestment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 697e(d)) is amended by
striking ‘‘to approve loans’’ and inserting ‘‘to approve, au-
thorize, close, service, and liquidate loans’’.
SEC. 14. Section 502(1) of the Small Business In-
vestment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696(1)) is amended to
read as follows:
‘‘(1) The proceeds of any such loan shall be
used solely by such borrower or borrowers to assist
an identifiable small-business or businesses and for
a sound business purpose approved by the Adminis-
tration.’’.
SEC. 15. Section 502 of the Small Business Invest-
ment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696) is amended by adding
the following new subsection:
‘‘(5) Providing after-school activities designed 
to encourage the interest of girls in grades 9 and 
higher in science, mathematics, engineering, and 
technology, including the cost of that portion of a 
staff salary to supervise these activities. 
‘‘(6) Providing summer programs designed to 
encourage interest, and develop skills, in science, 
mathematics, engineering, and technology. 
‘‘(7) Purchasing software designed for girls, or 
designed to encourage girls’ interest in science, 
mathematics, engineering, and technology. 
‘‘(8) Offering field trips to locations that edu-
cate and encourage girls’ interest in science, mathe-
matics, engineering, and technology. 
‘‘(9) Offering field trips to locations that ac-
quaint girls with careers in science, mathematics, 
engineering, and technology. 
‘‘(10) Visiting institutions of higher education 
to acquaint girls with college-level programs in 
science, mathematics, engineering, or technology, 
and meeting with educators and female college stu-
dents who will encourage them to pursue degrees in 
science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.
(ix) whether the area is of appropriate con-
figuration to ensure long-term resource protec-
tion and visitor use;
‘‘(B) shall consider whether direct National
Park Service management or alternative protection
by other public agencies or the private sector is ap-
propriate for the area;
‘‘(C) shall identify what alternative or combina-
tion of alternatives would in the professional judg-
ment of the Director of the National Park Service
be most effective and efficient in protecting signifi-
cant resources and providing for public enjoyment;
‘‘(D) may include any other information which
the Secretary deems to be relevant; and
‘‘(4) Each study shall be completed in compliance
with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
‘‘(5) The letter transmitting each completed study to
Congress shall contain a recommendation regarding the
Secretary’s preferred management option for the area.
‘‘(d) NEW AREA STUDY OFFICE.—The Secretary
shall establish a single office to be assigned to prepare
all new area studies and to implement other functions of
this section.
‘‘(e) LIST OF AREAS.—At the beginning of each cal-
endar year, along with the annual budget submission, the
(d) there are authorized to be appropriated
$2,000,000.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives August 3,
1998.
Attest:
Clerk.
I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1729
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the
work opportunity credit.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 22, 1997
Mr. HOUGHTON (for himself, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. WELLER, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr.
ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. COYNE, Mr. LEVIN,
Mr. MATSUI, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. NEAL
of Massachusetts, Mr.
CHRISTENSEN, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, and Mr. WATKINS) 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 extend
and modify the work opportunity credit.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF WORK OP-
PORTUNITY CREDIT.
(a) EXTENSION.—Subparagraph (B) of section
51(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating
to termination) is amended by striking ‘‘1997’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘2000’’.
(b) PERCENTAGE OF WAGES ALLOWED AS CRED-
IT.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 51
of such Code (relating to determination of amount)
is amended by striking ‘‘35 percent’’ and inserting
‘‘40 percent’’.
(2) APPLICATION OF CREDIT FOR INDIVIDUALS
PERFORMING
FEWER
THAN
400
HOURS
OF
SERV-
ICES.—Paragraph (3) of section 51(i) of such Code
is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(3) INDIVIDUALS NOT MEETING MINIMUM EM-
PLOYMENT PERIODS.—
‘‘(A) REDUCTION OF CREDIT FOR INDIVID-
UALS PERFORMING FEWER THAN 400 HOURS OF
SERVICES.—In the case of an individual who
has completed at least 120 hours, but less than
400 hours, of services performed for the em-
ployer, subsection (a) shall be applied by sub-
stituting ‘25 percent’ for ‘40 percent’.
‘‘(B) DENIAL OF CREDIT FOR INDIVIDUALS
PERFORMING
FEWER
THAN
120
HOURS
OF
SERVICES.—No wages shall be taken into ac-
count under subsection (a) with respect to any
individual unless such individual has completed
‘‘(g) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent
the operation of motorized vehicles and associated equip-
ment to transport boats across the portages between the
Moose Lake chain and Basswood Lake, between Fall Lake
and Basswood Lake, and between Vermilion Lake and
Trout Lake.’’.
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at least 120 hours of services performed for the
employer.’’
(c) MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
BASED ON PERIOD ON WELFARE.—Subparagraph (A) of
section 51(d)(2) of such Code (defining qualified IV–A re-
cipient) is amended by striking all that follows ‘‘a IV–A
program’’ and inserting ‘‘for any 9 months during the 18-
month period ending on the hiring date.’’
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for
the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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