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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3641
To require the Secretary of Energy to study causes of the recent home
heating fuel price spikes in the Northeast and to create a 10,000,000
barrel heating oil reserve in the Northeast.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 10, 2000
Mr. SWEENEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To require the Secretary of Energy to study causes of the
recent home heating fuel price spikes in the Northeast
and to create a 10,000,000 barrel heating oil reserve
in the Northeast.
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 ‘‘Home Heating Fuel
Price Spike Act of 2000’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that—
(1) the recent dramatic price increase of home
heating fuel in the Northeast is dangerous for the
citizens residing in the area;
(2) the recent dramatic price increase of home
heating fuel in the Northeast has caused long-term
damage of the finances of many residents; and
(3) price surges and fuel shortages are not un-
common in the Northeast region.
SEC. 3. STUDY.
(a) REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary shall conduct a
study to identify reasons for the recent home heating fuel
shortage and corresponding price surge in the Northeast
region. As part of the study, the Secretary shall propose
alternatives to help alleviate future home heating fuel
shortages and recommendations with respect to the suit-
ability and feasibility of each alternative.
(b) FINDINGS INCLUDED IN STUDY.—The study re-
quired by subsection (a) shall include findings with respect
to—
(1) reasons for the recent shortage of home
heating fuel and subsequent price surges;
(2) identification of the factors contributing to
and exacerbating the home heating fuel shortage, in-
cluding, but not limited to—
gion. The Secretary may fill this reserve by trading petro-
leum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for
heating oil.
(b) DRAWDOWN.—The President may immediately
drawdown heating oil from the reserve established under
this section during, or in anticipation of, severe home
heating fuel price fluctuations, or at any other time when
the President determines the national interests would be
served by such drawdown.
(c) REPORTS.—Not later than September 30 of each
year, the Secretary shall transmit to the Congress a report
on the status of the reserve established under this section.
SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act—
(1) the term ‘‘home heating fuel’’ includes heat-
ing oil, kerosene, and natural gas;
(2) the term ‘‘Northeast region’’ includes the
States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, and Vermont; and
(3) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary
of Energy.
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HR 3646 EAS
(27) Nabil Ishaq El-Hawwash, Amal Nabil El
Hawwash, and Ishaq Nabil El-Hawwash.
(28) Samir Ghalayini, Ismat F. Abujaber, and
Wasef Ghalayini.
(29) Iman Mallah, Rana Mallah, and Mohanned
Mallah.
(30) Mohsen Mahmoud and Alia Mahmoud.
(31) 
Nijad 
Abdelrahman, 
Najwa 
Yousef
Abdelrahman, and Faisal Abdelrahman.
(32) Nezam Mahdawi, Sohad Mahdawi, and
Bassam Mahdawi.
(33) 
Khalid 
S. 
Mahmoud 
and 
Fawziah
Mahmoud.
(34) Wael I. Saymeh, Zatelhimma N. Al
Sahafie, Duaa W. Saymeh, and Ahmad W. Saymeh.
(35) Ahmed Mohammed Jawdat Anis Naji.
(36) Sesinando P. Suaverdez, Maria Cristina
Sylvia 
P. 
Suaverdez, 
and 
Sesinando 
Paguio
Suaverdez II.
(37) Hanan Said and Yasmin Said.
(38) Hani Salem, Manal Salem, Tasnim Salem,
and Suleiman Salem.
(39) Ihsan Mohammed Adwan, Hanan Moham-
med Adwan, Maha Adwan, Nada M. Adwan, Reem
Adwan, and Lina A. Adwan.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3643
To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide that
the Act will not apply to employment performed in a workplace located
in the employee’s residence.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 10, 2000
Mr. WALDEN of Oregon introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Education and the Workforce
A BILL
To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
to provide that the Act will not apply to employment
performed in a workplace located in the employee’s resi-
dence.
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 ‘‘American Telecom-
muter Protection Act’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) It is the best option for many as they raise
families or deal with illness to perform their work at
home.
(2) OSHA and other Government entities
should not interfere with the home lives of law-abid-
ing Americans.
(3) The Federal Government should not put
employers in a situation where they are required to
interfere with the home life of an employee.
(4) The home work environment is sufficiently
different from the work environment envisioned in
the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH ACT OF 1970.
Section 4(b) of the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653(b)) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
‘‘(5) Nothing in this Act shall apply to employment
performed in a workplace which is located in the residence
of the employee engaged in such employment.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3644
To authorize drawdown and distribution from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
in the case of severe emergency supply interruptions on a State or
regional level.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 10, 2000
Mr. WEYGAND introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To authorize drawdown and distribution from the Strategic
Petroleum Reserve in the case of severe emergency sup-
ply interruptions on a State or regional level.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT.
Section 161(d)(2)(C) of the Energy Policy and Con-
servation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241(d)(2)(C)) is amended by
inserting ‘‘, or on a State or regional economy’’ after ‘‘the
national economy’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3645
For the relief of Leilani Winnefred Tooley.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 10, 2000
Mr. NETHERCUTT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Leilani Winnefred Tooley.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR LEILANI
WINNEFRED TOOLEY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Leilani Winnefred Tooley shall be eligible for issuance
of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that
of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence
upon filing an application for issuance of an immigrant
visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of
status to lawful permanent resident.
(b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Leilani Winnefred
Tooley enters the United States before the filing deadline
specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have
entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligi-
ble, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245
of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(c) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF
FEES.—Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the ap-
plication for issuance of an immigrant visa or the applica-
tion for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees
within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) REDUCTION OF IMMIGRANT VISA NUMBER.—
Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent res-
idence to Leilani Winnefred Tooley, the Secretary of State
shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the
current or next following fiscal year, the total number of
immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the
country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the
total number of immigrant visas that are made available
to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section
202(e) of such Act.
(e) 
DENIAL
OF
PREFERENTIAL
IMMIGRATION
TREATMENT
FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES.—The natural
parents, brothers, and sisters of Leilani Winnefred Tooley
shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any
right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Na-
tionality Act.
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‘‘(iv) Each program participant shall annually
forecast its needs for contract awards under sub-
section (a) for the next program year and the suc-
ceeding program year during the review of its busi-
ness plan, conducted pursuant to clause (iii). Such
forecast shall be known as the section 30(a) contract
support level and shall be included in the program
participant’s business plan. Such forecast shall
include—
‘‘(I) the aggregate dollar value of contract
support to be sought under subsection (a), re-
flecting compliance with the requirements of
subparagraph (I),
‘‘(II) the types of contract opportunities
being sought, identified by Standard Industrial
Classification (SIC) Code or otherwise,
‘‘(III) such other information as may be
requested by the veterans business counselor to
provide effective business development assist-
ance to the program participant.
‘‘(E) A small business concern participating in
the program conducted under the authority of this
subsection and eligible for the award of contracts
pursuant to subsection (a) shall be denied all such
assistance if such concern—
(50) Khalil A. Awadalla and Eman K.
Awadalla.
(51) Nabil A. Alyadak, Majeda Sheta, Iman
Alyadak, and Wafa Alyadak.
(52) Mohammed A. Ariqat, Hitaf M. Ariqat,
Ruba Ariqat, Renia Ariqat, and Reham Ariqat.
(53) Hazem A. Al-Masri and Maha A. Al-
Masri.
(54) Tawfiq M. Al-Taher and Rola T. Al-Taher.
(55) Nadeem Mirza.
(c) WAIVER OF CERTAIN GROUNDS FOR INADMIS-
SIBILITY.—The provisions of paragraphs (4), (5), and
(7)(A) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nation-
ality Act shall not apply to adjustment of status under
this Act.
(d) OFFSET IN NUMBER OF VISAS AVAILABLE.—
Upon each granting to an alien of the status of having
been lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this
section, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper
officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following
fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are
made available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth
under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas
that are made available to natives of the country of the
alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
(e) 
DENIAL
OF
PREFERENTIAL
IMMIGRATION
TREATMENT
FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES.—The natural
parents, brothers, and sisters of an individual referred to
in subsection (b) shall not, by virtue of such relationship,
be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act.
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(A) Section 172 of such Code is amend-
ed—
(i) by striking subparagraph (D) of 
subsection (b)(1) and by redesignating 
subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (H) as 
subparagraphs (D), (E), (F), and (G), re-
spectively, 
(ii) by striking ‘‘ending after August 
2, 1989’’ in subsection (b)(1)(D)(i)(II) (as 
redesignated by clause (i)), 
(iii) by striking ‘‘subparagraph (F)’’ 
in subsection (b)(1)(G) (as redesignated by 
clause (i)) and inserting ‘‘subparagraph 
(E)’’, 
(iv) by striking subsection (g), and 
(v) by striking subparagraph (F) of 
subsection (h)(2). 
(B) Section 172(h)(4) of such Code is 
amended by striking ‘‘subsection (b)(1)(E)’’ 
each place it appears and inserting ‘‘subsection 
(b)(1)(D)’’. 
(C) Section 172(i)(3) of such Code is 
amended by striking ‘‘subsection (b)(1)(G)’’
each place it appears and inserting ‘‘subsection 
(b)(1)(F)’’.
(D) Section 172(j) of such Code is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘subsection (b)(1)(H)’’ each 
place it appears and inserting ‘‘subsection 
(b)(1)(G)’’. 
(E) Section 172 of such Code, as amended 
by subparagraphs (A) through (D) of this para-
graph, is amended—
(i) by redesignating subsections (h), 
(i), and (j) as subsections (g), (h), and (i), 
respectively, 
(ii) by striking ‘‘subsection (h)’’ each 
place it appears and inserting ‘‘subsection 
(g)’’, and 
(iii) by striking ‘‘subsection (i)’’ each 
place it appears and inserting ‘‘subsection 
(h)’’. 
(10) RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL EXPENDI-
TURES.—Subparagraph (A) of section 174(a)(2) of 
such Code is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(A) WITHOUT
CONSENT.—A taxpayer 
may, without the consent of the Secretary, 
adopt the method provided in this subsection 
for his first taxable year for which expenditures 
described in paragraph (1) are paid or in-
curred.’’.
(11) AMORTIZATION
OF
CERTAIN
RESEARCH 
AND
EXPERIMENTAL
EXPENDITURES.—Paragraph 
(2) of section 174(b) of such Code is amended by 
striking ‘‘beginning after December 31, 1953’’. 
(12) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION EXPEND-
ITURES.—Paragraph (1) of section 175(d) of such 
Code is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(1) WITHOUT
CONSENT.—A taxpayer may, 
without the consent of the Secretary, adopt the 
method provided in this section for the taxpayer’s 
first taxable year for which expenditures described in 
subsection (a) are paid or incurred.’’. 
(13) ACTIVITIES NOT ENGAGED IN FOR PROF-
IT.—Section 183(e)(1) of such Code is amended by 
striking the last sentence. 
(14) DIVIDENDS RECEIVED ON CERTAIN PRE-
FERRED STOCK; AND DIVIDENDS PAID ON CERTAIN 
PREFERRED STOCK OF PUBLIC UTILITIES.—
(A) Sections 244 and 247 of such Code are 
hereby repealed, and the table of sections for 
part VIII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such 
Code is amended by striking the items relating 
to sections 244 and 247. 
(B) Paragraph (5) of section 172(d) of 
such Code is amended to read as follows:
(2) adopt plans and budgets that are designed 
and maintained by the interagency program office; 
(3) coordinate the IOOS with other earth ob-
serving activities and the Global Ocean Observing 
System; 
(4) coordinate and administer a program of re-
search and development under the National Oceano-
graphic Partnership Program to support the oper-
ation of an integrated ocean and coastal observing 
system and to advance the understanding of the 
oceans; 
(5) establish pilot projects to develop technology 
and methods for advancing the development of the 
IOOS; 
(6) support the development of institutional 
mechanisms to further the goals of the program and 
provide for the capitalization of the required infra-
structure; 
(7) provide, as appropriate, support for and 
representation on United States delegations to inter-
national meetings on ocean and coastal observing 
programs; and 
(8) in consultation with the Secretary of State, 
coordinate relevant Federal activities with those of 
other nations.
‘‘(i) voluntarily elects not to continue par-
ticipation;
‘‘(ii) participates in the program for a pe-
riod in excess of the time limits prescribed by
paragraph (6);
‘‘(iii) is terminated pursuant to a termi-
nation proceeding conducted in accordance with
subsection (a)(6); or
‘‘(iv) is graduated pursuant to a gradua-
tion proceeding conducted in accordance with
subsection (a)(6).
‘‘(F) For the purposes of this section, the terms
‘terminated’ or ‘termination’ mean the total denial
or suspension of any assistance provided pursuant to
this section prior to the graduation of the participat-
ing small business concern pursuant to subpara-
graph (H) or the expiration of the maximum pro-
gram participation in terms prescribed by paragraph
(6). An action for termination shall be based upon
good cause, including—
‘‘(i) the failure by such concern to main-
tain its eligibility for program participation;
‘‘(ii) a demonstrated pattern of unjustified
delinquent performance or terminations for de-
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3649
To provide for an interim census of Americans residing abroad, and to
require that such individuals be included in the 2010 decennial census.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 14, 2000
Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for herself, Mr. FROST, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of
Texas, Ms. SCHAKOWSKI, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Ms. PELOSI,
Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. BENTSEN, Ms. LEE, Mr. MEEKS
of New York, Mr. RUSH, Mr. FILNER, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. CUMMINGS,
and Ms. MCKINNEY) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Government Reform
A BILL
To provide for an interim census of Americans residing
abroad, and to require that such individuals be included
in the 2010 decennial census.
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 ‘‘Census of Americans
Abroad Act’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS.
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that—
under section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act or, if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas
that are made available to natives of the country of the
alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
(e) 
DENIAL
OF
PREFERENTIAL
IMMIGRATION
TREATMENT
FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES.—The natural
parents, brothers, and sisters of an individual referred to
in subsection (b) shall not, by virtue of such relationship,
be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act.
Private Calendar No. 11
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3646
[Report No. 106–580]
A BILL
For the relief of certain Persian Gulf evacuees.
APRIL 13, 2000
Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3647
To facilitate transfers between interest-bearing accounts and transactions
accounts at depository institutions for small businesses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 14, 2000
Mr. ANDREWS (for himself and Mrs. KELLY) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services
A BILL
To facilitate transfers between interest-bearing accounts and
transactions accounts at depository institutions for small
businesses.
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 Bank-
ing Improvement Act’’.
SEC. 2. IMMEDIATE INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF COM-
MERCIAL INTERACCOUNT TRANSFERS AL-
LOWED EACH MONTH.
Section 2 of Public Law 93–100 (12 U.S.C. 1832)
is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as
subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol-
lowing new subsection:
‘‘(b) INTERACCOUNT TRANSFERS.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, any depository institution may per-
mit the owner of any deposit or account on which in-
terest or dividends are paid and which is not a de-
posit or account described in subsection (a)(2) to
make up to 24 transfers per month, for any purpose,
to another account of the owner in the same institu-
tion.
‘‘(2) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—No provision
of this subsection shall be construed as preventing
an account offered pursuant to this subsection from
being considered a transaction account (as defined
in section 19(b) of the Federal Reserve Act) for pur-
poses of such Act.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3648
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow credits against income
tax for an owner of a radio broadcasting station which donates the
license and other assets of such station to a nonprofit corporation for
purposes of supporting nonprofit fine arts and performing arts organiza-
tions, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 14, 2000
Mr. ANDREWS (for himself and Mr. HOEFFEL) 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 allow credits
against income tax for an owner of a radio broadcasting
station which donates the license and other assets of
such station to a nonprofit corporation for purposes of
supporting nonprofit fine arts and performing arts orga-
nizations, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(1) an estimated 3,000,000 to 6,000,000 Amer-
icans live and work overseas while continuing to vote
and pay taxes in the United States;
(2) Americans residing abroad help increase ex-
ports of American goods because they traditionally
buy American, sell American, and create business
opportunities for American companies and workers,
thereby strengthening the United States economy,
creating jobs in the United States, and extending
United States influence around the globe;
(3) Americans residing abroad play a key role
in advancing this Nation’s interests by serving as
economic, political, and cultural ‘‘ambassadors’’ of
the United States; and
(4) the major business, civic, and community
organizations representing Americans and companies
of the United States abroad support the counting of
all Americans residing abroad by the Bureau of the
Census, and are prepared to assist the Bureau of
the Census in this task.
(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Con-
gress that—
(1) the Bureau of the Census should undertake
a census of all Americans residing abroad in a spe-