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H. R. 4462 
One Hundred Eleventh Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the fifth day of January, two thousand and ten 
An Act 
To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the 
relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. ACCELERATION OF INCOME TAX BENEFITS FOR CHARI-
TABLE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RELIEF OF VICTIMS 
OF EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section 170 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986, a taxpayer may treat any contribution 
described in subsection (b) made after January 11, 2010, and before 
March 1, 2010, as if such contribution was made on December 
31, 2009, and not in 2010. 
(b) CONTRIBUTION DESCRIBED.—A contribution is described in 
this subsection if such contribution is a cash contribution made 
for the relief of victims in areas affected by the earthquake in 
Haiti on January 12, 2010, for which a charitable contribution 
deduction is allowable under section 170 of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986. 
(c) RECORDKEEPING.—In the case of a contribution described 
in subsection (b), a telephone bill showing the name of the donee 
organization, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the 
contribution shall be treated as meeting the recordkeeping require-
ments of section 170(f)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 
(d) PAYGO.—All applicable provisions in this section are des-
ignated as an emergency for purposes of pay-as-you-go principles. 
Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
II 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4462 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JANUARY 21, 2010 
Received 
AN ACT 
To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash 
contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake 
in Haiti. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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HR 4462 RDS 
SECTION 1. ACCELERATION OF INCOME TAX BENEFITS FOR 
CHARITABLE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RE-
LIEF OF VICTIMS OF EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section 170 of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a taxpayer may treat any 
contribution described in subsection (b) made after Janu-
ary 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, as if such con-
tribution was made on December 31, 2009, and not in 
2010. 
(b) CONTRIBUTION DESCRIBED.—A contribution is 
described in this subsection if such contribution is a cash 
contribution made for the relief of victims in areas af-
fected by the earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, 
for which a charitable contribution deduction is allowable 
under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 
(c) RECORDKEEPING.—In the case of a contribution 
described in subsection (b), a telephone bill showing the 
name of the donee organization, the date of the contribu-
tion, and the amount of the contribution shall be treated 
as meeting the recordkeeping requirements of section 
170(f)(17) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 
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HR 4462 RDS 
(d) PAYGO.—All applicable provisions in this section 
are designated as an emergency for purposes of pay-as- 
you-go principles. 
Passed the House of Representatives January 20, 
2010. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4463 
To require that all foreign terrorists with links to terrorist networks who 
attack the United States or its Government be considered enemy combat-
ants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 19, 2010 
Mr. BUCHANAN (for himself, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. BURTON 
of Indiana, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. HOEKSTRA, 
Mr. PLATTS, Mr. HARPER, and Mr. KLINE of Minnesota) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 
and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 con-
cerned 
A BILL 
To require that all foreign terrorists with links to terrorist 
networks who attack the United States or its Govern-
ment be considered enemy combatants to be tried by 
military tribunals instead of civilian courts. 
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 Tribunals for 
Terrorists Act of 2010’’. 
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SEC. 2. TRIAL OF FOREIGN TERRORISTS. 
After the date of the enactment of this Act, any for-
eign national, who— 
(1) engages or has engaged in conduct consti-
tuting an offense relating to a terrorist attack 
against persons or property in the United States or 
against any United States Government property or 
personnel outside the United States; and 
(2) is subject to trial for that offense by a mili-
tary commission under chapter 47A of title 10, 
United States Code; 
shall be tried for that offense only by a military commis-
sion under that chapter. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4464 
To prohibit the release or transfer of an individual detained at Naval Station, 
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into or to the custody of any country or region 
that is recognized by the Department of State or the Department of 
Defense as a haven for terrorist activity or that has been classified 
as a state sponsor of terrorism. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 19, 2010 
Mr. GINGREY of Georgia (for himself, Mr. LINDER, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, 
Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. OLSON, Mr. POSEY, and Mr. COBLE) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed 
Services 
A BILL 
To prohibit the release or transfer of an individual detained 
at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into or to 
the custody of any country or region that is recognized 
by the Department of State or the Department of De-
fense as a haven for terrorist activity or that has been 
classified as a state sponsor of terrorism. 
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 ‘‘Prevent Terrorists 
from Reuniting with Terrorist Cells Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. REPEAL OF CERTAIN LIMITATIONS ON THE EX-
PENSING OF SECTION 179 PROPERTY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 179 of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 is amended by striking subsection (b) 
and by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as sub-
sections (b) and (c), respectively. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) Subsection (c) of section 179 of such Code, 
as redesignated by subsection (a), is amended by 
striking paragraphs (6) and (8), and by redesig-
nating paragraphs (7), (9), and (10) as paragraphs 
(6), (7), and (8), respectively. 
(2) Paragraph (6) of section 179(c) of such 
Code, as redesignated by paragraph (1) and sub-
section (a), is amended by striking ‘‘paragraphs (2) 
and (6)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (2)’’. 
(3) Section 179 of such Code is amended by 
striking subsection (e). 
(4) 
Sections 
42(d)(2)(B)(i), 
1397D(d)(1), 
1400B(b)(4)(A)(i) and 1400F(b)(4)(A)(i) of such 
Code are each amended by striking ‘‘section 
179(d)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 179(c)(2)’’. 
(5) Subclause (I) of section 42(d)(2)(D)(iii) of 
such Code is amended— 
(A) by striking ‘‘section 179(d)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘section 179(c)’’, and 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4465 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs to take into account each child a veteran has when determining 
the veteran’s financial status when receiving hospital care or medical 
services. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 19, 2010 
Mr. KISSELL (for himself, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. MASSA, Ms. KIL-
PATRICK of Michigan, Mr. ISRAEL, and Mr. POE of Texas) 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 take into account each 
child a veteran has when determining the veteran’s finan-
cial status when receiving hospital care or medical serv-
ices. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DETERMINATION OF ATTRIBUTABLE INCOME 
FOR VETERANS WITH CHILDREN. 
Section 1722(f)(1) of title 38, United States Code, 
is amended to read as follows: 
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‘‘(1) The term ‘attributable income’ means the 
income of a veteran for the previous year determined 
in the same manner as the manner in which a deter-
mination is made of the total amount of income by 
which the rate of pension for such veteran under 
section 1521 of this title would be reduced if such 
veteran were eligible for pension under that section, 
except that in determining such income, the Sec-
retary shall treat as a child an unmarried person 
who— 
‘‘(A) is placed in the legal custody of the 
veteran as a result of an order of a court of 
competent jurisdiction in the United States (or 
possession of the United States) for a period of 
at least 12 consecutive months; 
‘‘(B) either— 
‘‘(i) has not attained the age of 21; 
‘‘(ii) has not attained the age of 23 
and is enrolled in a full time course of 
study at an institution of higher learning 
approved by the Secretary; or 
‘‘(iii) is incapable of self support be-
cause of a mental or physical incapacity 
that occurred while the person was consid-
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ered a child of the veteran under this sub-
paragraph pursuant to subclause (i) or (ii); 
‘‘(C) is dependent on the veteran for over 
one-half of the person’s support; and 
‘‘(D) resides with the veteran unless sepa-
rated to receive institutional care as a result of 
disability or incapacitation or under such other 
circumstances as the Secretary may by regula-
tion prescribe.’’. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4467 
To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for 
the relief of victims of the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 19, 2010 
Mr. MEEK of Florida (for himself, Mr. HALL of New York, Mr. RUSH, Ms. 
WATERS, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. MCMAHON, 
Ms. LEE of California, Mr. MACK, Mr. HONDA, Mr. ENGEL, Ms. 
CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, and Mr. 
CAPUANO) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash 
contributions for the relief of victims of the January 
12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. ACCELERATION OF INCOME TAX BENEFITS FOR 
CHARITABLE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RE-
LIEF OF HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section 170 of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a taxpayer may treat any 
contribution described in subsection (b) made during Jan-
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uary or February 2010 as if such contribution was made 
on December 31, 2009, and not in January or February 
2010. 
(b) CONTRIBUTION DESCRIBED.—A contribution is 
described in this subsection if such contribution is a cash 
contribution made for the relief of victims in areas af-
fected by the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti for 
which a charitable contribution deduction is allowable 
under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 
Æ 
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(B) by striking ‘‘section 179(d)(7)’’ and 
inserting ‘‘section 179(c)(6)’’. 
(6)(A) Subpart B of part III of subchapter U 
of chapter 1 of such Code is hereby repealed. 
(B) The table of subparts for such part III is 
amended by striking the item relating to subpart B. 
(7)(A) Part III of subchapter X of chapter 1 of 
such Code is amended by striking section 1400J. 
(B) The table of sections for such part is 
amended by striking the item relating to section 
1400J. 
(C) Paragraph (3) of section 1400E(b) of such 
Code is amended by striking ‘‘sections 1400F and 
1400J’’ and inserting ‘‘section 1400F’’. 
(8) Clause (iv) of section 1400L(b)(2)(A) of 
such Code is amended by striking ‘‘section 179(d)’’ 
and inserting ‘‘section 179(c)’’. 
(9) Section 1400L of such Code is amended by 
striking subsection (f). 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to property placed in service during 
taxable years ending on or after the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4468 
To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for 
the relief of victims of the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 19, 2010 
Mr. MURPHY of New York (for himself and Mr. HIMES) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash 
contributions for the relief of victims of the January 
12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti. 
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 ‘‘Haiti Action Initiative 
and Tax Incentive Act of 2010’’. 
SEC. 2. ACCELERATION OF INCOME TAX BENEFITS FOR 
CHARITABLE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RE-
LIEF OF HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section 170 of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a taxpayer may treat any 
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contribution described in subsection (b) made during Jan-
uary 2010 as if such contribution was made on December 
31, 2009, and not in January 2010. 
(b) CONTRIBUTION DESCRIBED.—A contribution is 
described in this subsection if such contribution is a cash 
contribution made for the relief of victims in areas af-
fected by the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti for 
which a charitable contribution deduction is allowable 
under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4471 
To clarify that revocation of an alien’s visa or other documentation is not 
subject to judicial review. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 20, 2010 
Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself and Mr. HOEKSTRA) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To clarify that revocation of an alien’s visa or other 
documentation is not subject to judicial review. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF VISA REVOCATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 221(i) of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1201(i)) is amended by 
striking the final sentence and inserting the following: 
‘‘Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including 
section 2241 of title 28, United States Code, or any other 
habeas corpus provision, and sections 1361 and 1651 of 
such title, a revocation under this subsection may not be 
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reviewed by any court, and no court shall have jurisdiction 
to hear any claim arising from, or any challenge to, such 
a revocation.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enact-
ment of this Act and shall apply to revocations under sec-
tion 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1201(i)) occurring before, on, or after such date. 
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intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, 
wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet 
meadows, playa lakes, or natural ponds, 
the use, degradation, or destruction of 
which does or would affect interstate or 
foreign commerce, the obligations of the 
United States under a treaty, or the terri-
tory or other property belonging to the 
United States; 
‘‘(iv) all impoundments of waters oth-
erwise defined as waters of the United 
States under this paragraph; 
‘‘(v) tributaries of waters identified in 
clauses (i) through (iv); 
‘‘(vi) the territorial seas; and 
‘‘(vii) waters, including wetlands, ad-
jacent to waters identified in clauses (i) 
through (vi). 
‘‘(B) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘waters of 
the United States’ does not include— 
‘‘(i) waters that are all or part of a 
waste treatment system, including treat-
ment ponds or lagoons designed to meet 
the requirements of this Act; or 
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tion shall apply to any health care lawsuit that is settled 
as well as a health care lawsuit that is resolved by a fact 
finder. This section shall not apply to section 1862(b) of 
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)) or section 
1902(a)(25) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(25)). 
SEC. 506. PUNITIVE DAMAGES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Punitive damages may, if other-
wise permitted by applicable State or Federal law, be 
awarded against any person in a health care lawsuit only 
if it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that such 
person acted with malicious intent to injure the claimant, 
or that such person deliberately failed to avoid unneces-
sary injury that such person knew the claimant was sub-
stantially certain to suffer. In any health care lawsuit for 
which no judgment for compensatory damages is rendered 
against such person, no punitive damages may be awarded 
with respect to the claim in such lawsuit. No demand for 
punitive damages shall be included in a health care lawsuit 
as initially filed. A court may allow a claimant to file an 
amended pleading for punitive damages only upon a mo-
tion by the claimant and after a finding by the court, upon 
review of supporting and opposing affidavits or after a 
hearing, after weighing the evidence, that the claimant has 
established by a substantial probability that the claimant 
will prevail on the claim for punitive damages. At the re-
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‘‘Tribal and Indian trust accounts within 
the Department of the Interior which fund 
prior legal obligations of the Government or 
which are established pursuant to Acts of Con-
gress regarding Federal management of tribal 
real property or other fiduciary responsibilities, 
including but not limited to Tribal Special 
Fund (14–5265–0–2–452), Tribal Trust Fund 
(14–8030–0–7–452), White Earth Settlement 
(14–2204–0–1–452), and Indian Water Rights 
and Habitat Acquisition (14–5505–0–2–303). 
‘‘United Mine Workers of America 1992 
Benefit Plan (95–8260–0–7–551). 
‘‘United Mine Workers of America 1993 
Benefit Plan (95–8535–0–7–551). 
‘‘United Mine Workers of America Com-
bined Benefit Fund (95–8295–0–7–551). 
‘‘United States Enrichment Corporation 
Fund (95–4054–0–3–271). 
‘‘Universal Service Fund (27–5183–0–2– 
376). 
‘‘Vaccine Injury Compensation (75–0320– 
0–1–551). 
‘‘Vaccine Injury Compensation Program 
Trust Fund (20–8175–0–7–551). 
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116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 8408 
AN ACT 
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration to require certain safety standards relating to 
aircraft, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(C) an explanation of any difference be-
tween the 2 estimates. 
(3) DIFFERENCES.—If during the preparation 
of the report under paragraph (2), OMB determines 
that there is a difference between the OMB and 
CBO estimates, OMB shall consult with the Com-
mittees on the Budget of the House of Representa-
tives and the Senate regarding that difference and 
that consultation, to the extent practicable, shall in-
clude written communication to such committees 
that affords such committees the opportunity to 
comment before the issuance of that report. 
(4) ASSUMPTIONS
AND
GUIDELINES.—OMB 
and CBO shall prepare estimates under this para-
graph in conformance with scorekeeping guidelines 
determined after consultation among the House and 
Senate Committees on the Budget, CBO, and OMB. 
(5) DEFERRALS AND RESCISSIONS.—Deferrals 
and rescissions proposed under the Impoundment 
Control Act of 1974 for the budget year shall not be 
taken into account in determining such budget base. 
SEC. 7. EXEMPTIONS FROM SEQUESTRATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection 
(b), all discretionary budget authority shall be subject to 
the sequestration procedures under this Act. 
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(b) EXEMPTIONS.— 
(1) The following shall be exempt from reduc-
tion under any order issued under this Act: 
(A) Benefits and compensation provided to 
active duty military and to veterans defined as 
discretionary spending. 
(B) Provisions of discretionary spending 
legislation the President designates as an emer-
gency requirement and the Congress so des-
ignates in statute. 
(C) Any salaries or other expenditures that 
may not be reduced on account of constitutional 
requirements. 
(2) IN BUDGET.—The exemptions provided in 
paragraph (1) shall be the only exemptions to se-
questration procedures under this Act, unless other-
wise provided by law. 
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