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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 96
Designating the week of February 1 through 7, 1993, as ‘‘Travel Agent
Appreciation Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1993
Mr. OBERSTAR introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the week of February 1 through 7, 1993, as
‘‘Travel Agent Appreciation Week’’.
Whereas travel and tourism has become one of the fastest
growing industries in the United States, generating more
than $350,000,000,000 in 1992;
Whereas over 40,000 travel agencies in the United States
perform many vital services that save American consum-
ers and business valuable time and money;
Whereas both business and leisure travelers have come to rely
on the travel agent for accurate, professional advice;
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Whereas travel agents are an integral part of the travel and
tourism industry;
Whereas travel agents generated over $51,000,000,000 in
revenue for the airline industry in 1992 alone;
Whereas travel agents are located in all the 50 States in the
United States, and are an important source of jobs from
entry level to middle management in almost every town
throughout the country; and
Whereas it is fitting to set aside a time to honor and recog-
nize these highly trained travel professionals: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the week of February 1 through 7, 1993, is des-
ignated as ‘‘Travel Agent Appreciation Week’’, and the
President is authorized to issue a proclamation calling
upon the people of the United States to observe this week
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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I 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1479 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against 
income tax for the purchase of hearing aids. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 12, 2011 
Mr. LATHAM (for himself, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. NUNES, Mr. 
HELLER, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. GERLACH, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. KLINE, Mr. 
SENSENBRENNER, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. VAN 
HOLLEN, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. HONDA, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. 
ISRAEL, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ of California, Mr. HOLT, 
Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. 
BALDWIN, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Ms. NORTON, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. PAUL, 
Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. OLSON, and Mr. 
PLATTS) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 
credit against income tax for the purchase of hearing aids. 
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 ‘‘Hearing Aid Assist-
ance Tax Credit Act 2011’’. 
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SEC. 2. CREDIT FOR HEARING AIDS FOR SENIORS AND DE-
PENDENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart A of part IV of sub-
chapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 (relating to nonrefundable personal credits) is 
amended by inserting after section 25D the following new 
section: 
‘‘SEC. 25E. CREDIT FOR HEARING AIDS. 
‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.—In the case of an in-
dividual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax 
imposed by this chapter an amount equal to the amount 
paid during the taxable year, not compensated by insur-
ance or otherwise, by the taxpayer for the purchase of any 
qualified hearing aid. 
‘‘(b) QUALIFIED HEARING AID.—For purposes of 
this section, the term ‘qualified hearing aid’ means a hear-
ing aid— 
‘‘(1) which is described in section 874.3300 of 
title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, and is author-
ized under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
Act for commercial distribution, and 
‘‘(2) which is intended for use— 
‘‘(A) by the taxpayer, but only if the tax-
payer (or the spouse intending to use the hear-
ing aid, in the case of a joint return) is age 55 
or older, or 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 97
Designating the week commencing October 3, 1993, as ‘‘National Aviation
Education Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1993
Mr. OBERSTAR introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the week commencing October 3, 1993, as
‘‘National Aviation Education Week’’.
Whereas aviation plays a vital role in the everyday lives of
Americans;
Whereas the aviation industry makes important contributions
to the economic development of the United States and its
rapid growth has created a need for persons trained in
the areas of aviation management, operations, and main-
tenance;
Whereas the aviation industry has increasingly become more
complex and technical and the future contributions of
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aviation to the United States are dependent upon an in-
formed and educated public;
Whereas it is important that schools within the United States
actively encourage students to become interested in avia-
tion theories and principles, particularly students that
have often been underrepresented in technical fields relat-
ing to aviation such as women and minorities; and
Whereas a number of States annually recognize the impor-
tance of aviation to our Nation and the value of encour-
aging students to study aviation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the week beginning October 3, 1993, is designated
as ‘‘National Aviation Education Week’’. The President
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
upon the people of the United States to observe the week
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 98
To authorize the National Committee of American Airmen Rescued by General
Mihailovich to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1993
Mr. CRANE (for himself, Mr. DORNAN, and Mr. ACKERMAN) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House
Administration
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the National Committee of American Airmen
Rescued by General Mihailovich to establish a memorial
in the District of Columbia or its environs.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH MEMORIAL.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The National Committee of Amer-
ican Airmen Rescued by General Mihailovich is authorized
to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District
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of Columbia or its environs to honor General Draza
Mihailovich.
(b) COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS FOR COMMEMO-
RATIVE WORKS.—The establishment of the memorial shall
be in accordance with the Act entitled ‘‘An Act to provide
standards for placement of commemorative works on cer-
tain Federal lands in the District of Columbia and its en-
virons, and for other purposes’’, approved November 14,
1986 (40 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.).
SEC. 2. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.
The National Committee of American Airmen Res-
cued by General Mihailovich shall be solely responsible for
acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the ex-
penses of, the establishment of the memorial. No Federal
funds may be used to pay any expense of the establish-
ment of the memorial.
SEC. 3. DEPOSIT OF EXCESS FUNDS.
If, upon payment of all expenses of the establishment
of the memorial (including the maintenance and preserva-
tion amount provided for in section 8(b) of the Act re-
ferred to in section 1(b)), or upon expiration of the author-
ity for the memorial under section 10(b) of such Act, there
remains a balance of funds received for the establishment
of the memorial, the National Committee of American Air-
men Rescued by General Mihailovich shall transmit the
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amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Treasury
for deposit in the account provided for in section 8(b)(1)
of such Act.
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of 1990 is amended by inserting after section 135 (42
U.S.C. 12555) the following new section:
‘‘SEC. 136. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
‘‘There is authorized to be appropriated to the Com-
mission for grants under this subtitle—
‘‘(1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1994;
‘‘(2) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1995;
‘‘(3) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 1996;
‘‘(4) $240,000,000 for fiscal year 1997; and
‘‘(5) $480,000,000 for fiscal year 1998.’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 501(a) of
such Act (42 U.S.C. 12681) is amended—
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ‘‘C,’’; and
(2) in paragraph (2)—
(A) by striking subparagraph (B); and
(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (C)
and (D) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respec-
tively.
(c) SPECIAL EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments
made by subsection (b) shall take effect on October 1,
1993.
SEC. 302. VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA.
(a) AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.—Sub-
section (a)(1) of section 501 of the Domestic Volunteer
Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 5081) is amended—
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112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1480 
To delay enforcement and establishment of certain water quality standards 
within the Great Bay Estuary, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 12, 2011 
Mr. GUINTA introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To delay enforcement and establishment of certain water 
quality standards within the Great Bay Estuary, 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. GREAT BAY ESTUARY. 
(a) DELAY
OF ENFORCEMENT
AND ESTABLISH-
MENT.—During the 5-year period beginning on the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency may not— 
(1) require a covered treatment works to com-
mence construction on any upgrade of a facility for 
the purpose of enforcing water quality standards or 
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effluent limitations with regard to nitrogen under 
section 402 of the Federal Water Pollution Control 
Act (33 U.S.C. 1342); or 
(2) establish any water quality standard or ef-
fluent limitation with regard to nitrogen in the 
Great Bay Estuary under title III of such Act (33 
U.S.C. 1311 et seq.). 
(b) STUDY REQUIRED.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 5 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator 
shall conduct, and make available to the public the 
results of, a peer-reviewed study regarding eelgrass 
levels, and the causes of any loss of eelgrass habitat, 
in the Great Bay Estuary. 
(2) PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION.—The Adminis-
trator shall allow for public participation in the de-
velopment of the study conducted under this sub-
section. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) COVERED TREATMENT WORKS.—The term 
‘‘covered treatment works’’ means a publicly owned 
treatment works, as that term is defined in section 
212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 
U.S.C. 1292), that contributes nitrogen loadings to 
the Great Bay Estuary. 
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(2) GREAT BAY ESTUARY.—The term ‘‘Great 
Bay Estuary’’ means the estuarine zone that extends 
from the mouth of Portsmouth Harbor, in the vicin-
ity of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to the head-of- 
tide for the 8 rivers (including the tributaries of 
those rivers) that flow into Great Bay, Little Bay, 
and the Piscataqua River. 
(3) ESTUARINE
ZONE.—The term ‘‘estuarine 
zone’’ has the meaning given that term in section 
320(k) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act 
(33 U.S.C. 1330(k)). 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 99
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting
the number of terms for Members of the House of Representatives
and the Senate.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1993
Mr. HUTCHINSON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States limiting the number of terms for Members of
the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
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States within seven years after the date of its submission
by the Congress:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. A person may not be elected as a Rep-
resentative more than six times. A person may not be
elected or appointed as a Senator more than two times.
‘‘SECTION 2. For purposes of this article, the election
of a person to fill a vacancy in the representation of a
State in the House of Representatives shall not be in-
cluded in determining the number of times the person has
been elected as a Representative if the person fills the va-
cancy for less than two years, and the election or appoint-
ment of a person to fill a vacancy in the representation
of a State in the Senate shall not be included in determin-
ing the number of times the person has been elected as
a Senator if the person fills the vacancy for less than three
years.
‘‘SECTION 3. For purposes of this article, an election
which occurs before the date of the ratification of this arti-
cle shall not be included in determining the number of
times a person has been elected as a Representative or
Senator.’’.
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I
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1001
To authorize appropriations for the Reduced Enrichment Research and Test
Reactors Program of the Department of Energy.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 18, 1993
Mr. SCHUMER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Science, Space and Technology
A BILL
To authorize appropriations for the Reduced Enrichment Re-
search and Test Reactors Program of the Department
of Energy.
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 ‘‘Bomb-Grade Uranium
Export Substitution Act of 1993’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds the following:
(1) Highly enriched (or ‘‘bomb-grade’’) uranium
exported to civilian nuclear research reactors can be
used to make nuclear weapons, if diverted for such
purposes or intercepted by terrorists.
(2) Since 1978, it has been the stated policy of
the United States to reduce exports of highly en-
riched uranium to the maximum extent possible in
order to reduce the risk that highly enriched ura-
nium exported to civilian nuclear research reactors
will be used to make nuclear weapons.
(3) The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C.
2151 et seq.), as amended by section 903 of the En-
ergy Policy Act of 1992 (P.L. 102–486; 106 Stat.
2776), authorizes the export of highly enriched ura-
nium only if—
(A) there is no alternative (or ‘‘low-en-
riched uranium’’) nuclear reactor fuel or target
that can be used in the reactor;
(B) the proposed recipient of the highly
enriched uranium provides assurances that,
whenever an alternative nuclear reactor fuel or
target can be used in the reactor, the recipient
will use such fuel or target; and
(C) the United States Government is ac-
tively developing an alternative nuclear reactor
fuel or target that can be used in the reactor.
SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary of Energy for the Reduced Enrichment Research
and Test Reactors Program for fuel development and tech-
nical assistance not more than $6,000,000 for each of fis-
cal years 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998, of which
not more than $3,000,000 for any such fiscal year may
be used for technical assistance.
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I 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1483 
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety 
of drugs, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 12, 2011 
Mr. DINGELL (for himself, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. PALLONE, and Ms. DEGETTE) 
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to 
improve the safety of drugs, 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 ‘‘Drug Safety Enhance-
ment Act of 2011’’. 
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
The table of contents for this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title. 
Sec. 2. Table of contents. 
TITLE I—PREVENTION 
Sec. 101. Registration of producers of drugs; applicable fee. 
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487 
† HR 1540 EAS 
by the National Security Strategy, including for 
each such change the following: 
(i) 
The 
goal 
such 
organizational 
change seeks to achieve. 
(ii) The actions required of the Execu-
tive Branch to achieve such goal. 
(iii) The actions required of Congress 
to achieve such goal. 
(iv) The preferred sequencing of the ex-
ecutive and legislative actions specified 
under clauses (ii) and (iii). 
(v) The preferred timetable for such ex-
ecutive and legislative actions and for 
achievement of such goal. 
(c) ANNUAL UPDATE.—Not later than December 1 in 
each year following the year in which the report required 
by subsection (b) is submitted, the President shall submit 
to the appropriate committees of Congress an update of the 
report setting forth a description of the following: 
(1) The progress made in achieving each organi-
zational goal covered by the report required by sub-
section (b). 
(2) The modifications necessary to the plan re-
quired by subsection (b) in light of the experience of 
the Executive Branch in implementing the plan.
(2) The health insurance program under title
XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395c
et seq.).
(3) Federal old-age, survivors, and disability in-
surance benefits provided under title II of the Social
Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.).
(4) Any grant, loan, or work assistance under
title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1070 et seq.).
(5) Student assistance under part C of title VII
of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 294 et
seq.).
(6) Job training and employment assistance
under the Job Training Partnership Act (29 U.S.C.
1501 et seq.).
(b) VERIFICATION.—The Director of the Office of
National Service, in consultation with the heads of af-
fected Federal agencies, shall issue rules to implement the
requirements of subsection (a) and verify the compliance
of an individual with the registration and national service
obligations imposed by sections 101 and 102.
(c) APPEAL.—The rules issued under subsection (b)
shall provide that any individual who is denied Federal
employment or assistance or services described in sub-
section (a) for failure to meet the registration or service
lection board in accordance with the regulations pre-
scribed by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to
paragraph (1).
‘‘(B) Other information that is determined by
the Secretary of the military department concerned,
after review by that Secretary in accordance with
standards and procedures set out in the regulations
prescribed by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to
paragraph (1), to be substantiated, relevant informa-
tion that could reasonably and materially affect the
deliberations of the promotion board.
‘‘(C) Subject to such limitations as may be pre-
scribed in those regulations, information commu-
nicated to the board by the officer in accordance
with this section, section 14106 of this title (includ-
ing any comment on information referred to in sub-
paragraph (A) regarding that officer), or other
applicable law.
‘‘(D) A factual summary of the information de-
scribed in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) that, in
accordance with the regulations prescribed pursuant
to paragraph (1) is prepared by administrative per-
sonnel for the purpose of facilitating the work of the
selection board.
‘‘(D) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.—An ac-
tion under paragraph (1)(A) shall be com-
menced not later than 180 days after the date 
on which the violation occurs. 
‘‘(c) REMEDIES.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An employee prevailing in 
any action under subsection (b)(1) shall be entitled 
to all relief necessary to make the employee whole. 
‘‘(2) ISSUANCE OF ORDER.—If, in response to 
a complaint filed under subsection (b)(1), the Sec-
retary of Labor or the district court, as applicable, 
determines that a violation of subsection (a) has oc-
curred, the Secretary or the court shall order the 
person who committed such violation— 
‘‘(A) to take affirmative action to abate 
the violation; 
‘‘(B) to— 
‘‘(i) reinstate the complainant to his 
or her former position together with com-
pensation (including backpay); and 
‘‘(ii) restore the terms, conditions, 
and privileges associated with his or her 
employment; and 
‘‘(C) to provide compensatory damages to 
the complainant. 
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If such an order is issued under this paragraph, the 
Secretary or the court, at the request of the com-
plainant, shall assess against the person against 
whom the order is issued a sum equal to the aggre-
gate amount of all costs and expenses (including at-
torney and expert witness fees) reasonably incurred, 
as determined by the Secretary, by the complainant 
for, or in connection with, the bringing of the com-
plaint upon which the order was issued. 
‘‘(d) RIGHTS RETAINED BY EMPLOYEE.—Nothing in 
this section shall be deemed to diminish the rights, privi-
leges, or remedies of any employee under any Federal or 
State law or under any collective bargaining agreement. 
The rights and remedies in this section may not be waived 
by any agreement, policy, form, or condition of employ-
ment.’’. 
SEC. 406. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. 
Nothing in this Act or any amendment made by this 
Act shall be construed as affecting any authority or re-
quirement relating to devices (as defined in section 201 
of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 
321)). 
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