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SEC. 3. CONSEQUENTIAL EFFECTS ON EXISTING LAW. 
(a) COMMISSION ACTION.—The Atlantic States Ma-
rine Fisheries Commission shall promptly take action to 
amend the Interstate Fisheries Management Plan for 
Striped Bass, dated October 1, 1981, to take into account 
the prohibition established under section 2 on the commer-
cial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters. 
(b) STRIPED BASS STUDY.—The Director of the 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall adjust the 
scope of the study required under section 5 of Public Law 
100–589 (16 U.S.C. 1851 note) to reflect the prohibition 
established under section 2 on the commercial harvesting 
of Atlantic striped bass. 
(c) REPEAL OF PROVISIONS REGULATING FISHING 
FOR ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS IN THE EXCLUSIVE ECO-
NOMIC ZONE.—Section 6 of Public Law 100–589 (16 
U.S.C. 1851 note) is repealed.
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to payments made in taxable years 
beginning after December 31, 2002.
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(2) The term ‘‘FIRE’’, refers to the Fusion Ig-
nition Research Experiment, the fusion research ex-
periment for which design work has been supported 
by the Department of Energy in the as a possible al-
ternative burning plasma experiment in the event 
that the ITER project fails to move forward. 
SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated—
(1) for participation in the ITER project (or 
development of the Fire project) under section 3(a) 
of this Act—
(A) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; 
(B) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; 
(C) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; 
(D) $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; and 
(E) $115,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and 
(2) for the Fusion Energy Sciences Program in 
addition to the sums under paragraph (1) of this 
section—
(A) $335,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; 
(B) $349,000,000 for fiscal year 2005; 
(C) $362,000,000 for fiscal year 2006; 
(D) $377,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; 
and
(E) $393,000,000 for fiscal year 2008.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1283
To protect automobile consumers by requiring complete disclosure and 
warranty of any add-ons included with the sale of new automobiles. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 13, 2003
Mr. MEEKS of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To protect automobile consumers by requiring complete dis-
closure and warranty of any add-ons included with the 
sale of new automobiles.
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 ‘‘New Automobile Add-
On Disclosure and Consumer Protection Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DISCLOSURES FOR PURCHASERS OF NEW AUTO-
MOBILES. 
In accordance with regulations prescribed by the Fed-
eral Trade Commission under section 5, a dealer shall pro-
vide, to each consumer that purchases a new automobile
from the dealer the following (with respect to each auto-
mobile): 
(1) DEALER ADD-ON INVOICE.—With respect to 
the particular new automobile purchased by a con-
sumer from the new car dealer, an invoice (separate 
from any other document) that contains the fol-
lowing: 
(A) A description of any add-on included 
with (or included in the total price of) the new 
automobile. 
(B) The consumer’s request, consent, or 
agreement for provision by the dealer of any 
add-ons itemized under subparagraph (A). 
(C) With respect to any add-ons itemized 
under subparagraph (A), the following itemized: 
(i) The cost to the dealer of each add-
on and the total cost to the dealer for all 
add-ons. 
(ii) The cost to the consumer of each 
add-on and the total cost to the consumer 
for all add-ons, excluding any applicable 
taxes. 
(iii) Any applicable taxes imposed on 
the consumer for each add-on and the total 
amount of such taxes for all add-ons.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON COMMERCIAL HARVESTING OF 
ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS. 
(a) PROHIBITION.—It is unlawful to engage in, or to 
attempt to engage in, the commercial harvesting of Atlan-
tic striped bass in the coastal waters or in the exclusive 
economic zone established by Proclamation Numbered 
5030, dated March 10, 1983. 
(b) PENALTIES.—(1) Any person who is found by the 
Secretary of Commerce after notice and an opportunity 
for a hearing in accordance with section 554 of title 5, 
United States Code, to have committed an act that is un-
lawful under subsection (a), is liable to the United States 
for a civil penalty. The amount of the civil penalty may 
not exceed $1,000 for each violation. Each day of con-
tinuing violation constitutes a separate offense. The 
amount of the civil penalty shall be assessed by the Sec-
retary of Commerce by written notice. In determining the 
amount of the penalty, the Secretary of Commerce shall 
take into account the nature, circumstances, extent, and 
gravity of the prohibited act committed and, with respect 
to the violator, the degree of culpability, any history of 
prior violations, ability to pay, and such other matters as 
justice may require. 
(2) Subsections (b) through (e) of section 308 of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage-
ment Act (16 U.S.C. 1858(b)–(e); relating to review of
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Union Calendar No. 111
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1284
[Report No. 108–204] 
To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 
1992 to increase the Federal share of the costs of the San Gabriel 
Basin demonstration project. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 13, 2003
Mrs. NAPOLITANO (for herself, Mr. DREIER, and Ms. SOLIS) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources 
JULY 14, 2003
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, 
and ordered to be printed 
A BILL 
To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Ad-
justment Act of 1992 to increase the Federal share of 
the costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(C) any written warranty or service con-
tract provided by a warrantor, the dealer, or a 
third party (other than the manufacturer); or 
(D) any service provided by, or on behalf 
of, the dealer to the consumer that is—
(i) related to any equipment described 
in subparagraph (A) (including installa-
tion) or to a modification described in sub-
paragraph (B); 
(ii) not included in the cost of such 
equipment or modification; and 
(iii) not a financial service. 
(2) The term ‘‘consumer’’ has the meaning 
given the term ‘‘ultimate purchaser’’ in section 2 of 
the Automobile Information Disclosure Act (15 
U.S.C. 1231). 
(3) The term ‘‘dealer’’ has the meaning given 
that term in section 30102(a) of title 49, United 
States Code. 
(4) The terms ‘‘manufacturer’’ and ‘‘new auto-
mobile’’ have the meanings given those terms in sec-
tion 2 of the Automobile Information Disclosure Act 
(15 U.S.C. 1231). 
(5) The terms ‘‘service contract’’, ‘‘warranty’’, 
and ‘‘warrantor’’ have the meanings give those
terms in section 101 of the Magnuson-Moss War-
ranty—Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act 
(15 U.S.C. 2301), except that any reference to a 
consumer product shall be deemed to be a reference 
to a new automobile or an add-on. 
SEC. 5. RULEMAKING. 
Within 180 days following the enactment of this Act, 
the Federal Trade Commission shall prescribe regulations 
to carry out this Act, including guidelines setting forth 
a uniform method by which a dealer may provide the dis-
closures required by section 2. 
SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
This Act shall take effect 30 days following the 
issuance of a final rule by the Federal Trade Commission 
pursuant to section 5.
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In the Senate of the United States, 
September 15, 2004. 
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representa-
tives (H.R. 1284) entitled ‘‘An Act to amend the Reclamation 
Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to in-
crease the Federal share of the costs of the San Gabriel 
Basin demonstration project.’’, do pass with the following 
AMENDMENT: 
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$6,500.000 
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Secretary. 
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4939
To encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities 
for young adults by establishing KIDS Accounts. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 22, 2004
Mr. FORD (for himself, Mr. PETRI, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, and Mr. 
ENGLISH) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand 
opportunities for young adults by establishing KIDS Ac-
counts.
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 ‘‘America Saving for 
Personal Investment, Retirement, and Education Act of 
2004’’ or the ‘‘ASPIRE Act of 2004’’. 
SEC. 2. KIDS ACCOUNT FUND. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established in the 
Treasury of the United States a KIDS Account Fund.
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN FEDERAL SHARE OF SAN GA-
BRIEL BASIN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
Section 1631(d)(2) of the Reclamation Projects Au-
thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. 390h–
13) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘In the case’’ and inserting ‘‘(A)
Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case’’; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(B) In the case of the San Gabriel Basin demonstra-
tion project authorized by section 1614, the Federal share
of the cost of such project may not exceed the sum deter-
mined by adding—
‘‘(i) the amount that applies to that project
under subparagraph (A); and
‘‘(ii) $12,500,000.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives September 16,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 1284
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four
An Act
To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992
to increase the Federal share of the costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration
project.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN FEDERAL SHARE OF SAN GABRIEL BASIN
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
Section 1631(d)(2) of the Reclamation Projects Authorization
and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. 390h–13) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘In the case’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) Subject
to subparagraph (B), in the case’’; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(B) In the case of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project
authorized by section 1614, the Federal share of the cost of such
project may not exceed the sum determined by adding—
‘‘(i) the amount that applies to that project under subpara-
graph (A); and
‘‘(ii) $6,500,000.’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1284
To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 
1992 to increase the Federal share of the costs of the San Gabriel 
Basin demonstration project. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 13, 2003
Mrs. NAPOLITANO (for herself, Mr. DREIER, and Ms. SOLIS) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources 
A BILL 
To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Ad-
justment Act of 1992 to increase the Federal share of 
the costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN FEDERAL SHARE OF SAN GA-
BRIEL BASIN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. 
Section 1631(d)(2) of the Reclamation Projects Au-
thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. 390h–
13) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘In the case’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) 
Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case’’; and
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(B) In the case of the San Gabriel Basin demonstra-
tion project authorized by section 1614, the Federal share 
of the cost of such project may not exceed the sum deter-
mined by adding—
‘‘(i) the amount that applies to that project 
under subparagraph (A); and 
‘‘(ii) $12,500,000.’’.
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II 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1284
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 17, 2003
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
AN ACT 
To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Ad-
justment Act of 1992 to increase the Federal share of 
the costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 1284 RFS 
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN FEDERAL SHARE OF SAN GA-
BRIEL BASIN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. 
Section 1631(d)(2) of the Reclamation Projects Au-
thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. 390h–
13) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘In the case’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) 
Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(B) In the case of the San Gabriel Basin demonstra-
tion project authorized by section 1614, the Federal share 
of the cost of such project may not exceed the sum deter-
mined by adding—
‘‘(i) the amount that applies to that project 
under subparagraph (A); and 
‘‘(ii) $12,500,000.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN FEDERAL SHARE OF SAN GA-
BRIEL BASIN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. 
Section 1631(d)(2) of the Reclamation Projects Au-
thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. 390h–
13) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘In the case’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) 
Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(B) In the case of the San Gabriel Basin demonstra-
tion project authorized by section 1614, the Federal share 
of the cost of such project may not exceed the sum deter-
mined by adding—
‘‘(i) the amount that applies to that project 
under subparagraph (A); and 
‘‘(ii) $12,500,000.’’.
Union Calendar No. 111
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1284
[Report No. 108–204] 
A BILL 
To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization 
and Adjustment Act of 1992 to increase the Fed-
eral share of the costs of the San Gabriel Basin 
demonstration project. 
JULY 14, 2003
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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Calendar No. 687
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1284
[Report No. 108–331] 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 17, 2003
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
AUGUST 25, 2004
Reported under authority of the order of the Senate of July 22, 2004, by Mr. 
DOMENICI, with an amendment 
[Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic] 
A BILL 
To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Ad-
justment Act of 1992 to increase the Federal share of 
the costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN FEDERAL SHARE OF SAN GA-
BRIEL BASIN DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. 
Section 1631(d)(2) of the Reclamation Projects Au-
thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 (43 U.S.C. 390h–
13) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘In the case’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) 
Subject to subparagraph (B), in the case’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(B) In the case of the San Gabriel Basin demonstra-
tion project authorized by section 1614, the Federal share 
of the cost of such project may not exceed the sum deter-
mined by adding—
‘‘(i) the amount that applies to that project 
under subparagraph (A); and 
‘‘(ii) $12,500,000 $6,500,000.’’.
Calendar No. 687
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1284
[Report No. 108–331] 
AN ACT 
To amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization 
and Adjustment Act of 1992 to increase the Fed-
eral share of the costs of the San Gabriel Basin 
demonstration project. 
AUGUST 25, 2004
Reported with an amendment
civil penalties; acting upon failure to pay assessment, com-
promise, and subpoenas) shall apply to penalties assessed 
under paragraph (1) to the same extent and in the same 
manner as if those penalties were assessed under sub-
section (a) of such section 308. 
(c) CIVIL FORFEITURES.—(1) Any vessel (including 
its gear, equipment, appurtenances, stores, and cargo) 
used, and any fish (or the fair market value thereof) taken 
or retained, in any manner, in connection with, or the re-
sult of, the commission of any act that is unlawful under 
subsection (a), is subject to forfeiture to the United 
States. All or part of the vessel may, and all such fish 
(or the fair market value thereof) shall, be forfeited to the 
United States under a civil proceeding described in para-
graph (2). The district courts of the United States have 
jurisdiction over proceedings under this subsection. 
(2) Subsections (c) through (e) of section 310 of the 
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage-
ment Act (16 U.S.C. 1860(c)–(e); relating to judgment, 
procedure, and rebuttable presumptions) shall apply with 
respect to proceedings for forfeiture commenced under 
this subsection to the same extent and in the same manner 
as if the proceeding were commenced under subsection (a) 
of such section 310.
I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1286
To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal 
waters and the exclusive economic zone. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 13, 2003
Mr. PALLONE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Resources 
A BILL 
To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped 
bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS. 
As used in this Act, the terms ‘‘Atlantic striped bass’’ 
and ‘‘coastal waters’’ have the same meanings that are 
given such terms in section 3 of the Atlantic Striped Bass 
Conservation Act (Public Law 98–613; 16 U.S.C. 1851 
note).
I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1288
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage 
under the Medicare Program of all oral anticancer drugs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 13, 2003
Ms. PRYCE of Ohio (for herself, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. 
TANCREDO, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. GOODE, Mr. 
CASTLE, Mr. HYDE, Mr. WAMP, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. 
PORTMAN, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. HOB-
SON, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr. 
WOLF, Mr. BACHUS, Ms. DEGETTE, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. LEE, 
Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. JOHN, Mr. GREEN of 
Texas, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. TURNER of Texas, Ms. BALD-
WIN, Mr. STRICKLAND, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. BERKLEY, 
Mr. HOLT, Mr. FROST, Mr. SERRANO, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. 
MCINTYRE, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. MOORE, Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma, Mr. 
LUCAS of Kentucky, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, 
Mr. BROWN of Ohio, and Mr. BURGESS) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in 
addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for coverage under the Medicare Program of all oral 
anticancer drugs.
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 ‘‘Access to Cancer 
Therapies Act of 2003’’. 
SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF ALL ANTICANCER ORAL 
DRUGS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1861(s)(2)(Q) of the So-
cial Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2)(Q)) is amended 
by striking ‘‘chemotherapeutic agent for a given indica-
tion,’’ and all that follows and inserting ‘‘agent for a medi-
cally accepted indication (as defined in subsection 
(t)(2)(B));’’. 
(b) 
CONFORMING
AMENDMENT.—Section 
1834(j)(5)(F)(iv) 
of 
such 
Act 
(42 
U.S.C. 
1395m(j)(5)(F)(iv)) is amended by striking ‘‘therapeutic’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply with respect to drugs furnished 
on or after the date that is 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 128
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage 
under the Medicare Program of oral drugs to treat low blood calcium 
levels or elevated parathyroid hormone levels for patients with end stage 
renal disease. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2003
Mr. HOLT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, 
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris-
diction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for coverage under the Medicare Program of oral drugs 
to treat low blood calcium levels or elevated parathyroid 
hormone levels for patients with end stage renal disease.
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 ‘‘Medicare Coverage of 
Replacement Calcitriol Act of 2003’’.
SEC. 2. MEDICARE COVERAGE OF ORAL DRUGS USED TO 
TREAT LOW BLOOD CALCIUM LEVELS OR 
ELEVATED PARATHYROID HORMONE LEVELS 
FOR END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS. 
(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), by inserting ‘‘and’’ at 
the end; and 
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (V) the fol-
lowing new subparagraph: 
‘‘(W) an oral drug (which is approved by the 
Food and Drug Administration) that—
‘‘(i) is prescribed for use in the treatment 
of low blood calcium levels or elevated parathy-
roid hormone levels in patients medically deter-
mined to have end stage renal disease; 
‘‘(ii) is a full replacement for such treat-
ment which would otherwise be administered in-
travenously; and 
‘‘(iii) the Secretary determines results in 
overall cost savings for such treatment which 
would 
otherwise 
be 
administered 
intra-
venously;’’.
(b) INTERIM PAYMENT PENDING PUBLICATION OF 
FINAL RULE.—For the period beginning 30 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date 
the Secretary of Health and Human Services publishes a 
final regulation to carry out section 1861(s)(2)(W) of the 
Social Security Act, as added by subsection (a)—
(1) oral drugs furnished under such section are 
deemed to result in the overall cost savings described 
in clause (iii) of such section, and 
(2) the Secretary shall provide for payment for 
oral drugs furnished under such section during such 
period, and assign such temporary HCPCS code as 
is necessary to provide for such payment. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
subsection (a) shall apply to oral drugs furnished on or 
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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