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Calendar No. 602 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1648 
[Report No. 108–287] 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 18, 2003 
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
JUNE 25, 2004 
Reported by Mr. DOMENICI, without amendment 
AN ACT 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain 
water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, Cali-
fornia, to the Carpinteria Valley Water District and the 
Montecito Water District. 
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 ‘‘Carpinteria and 
Montecito Water Distribution Systems Conveyance Act of 
2003’’.
SEC. 2. CONVEYANCE OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 
OF THE CACHUMA PROJECT, CALIFORNIA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior— 
(1) may convey to the Carpinteria Valley Water 
District, located in Santa Barbara County, Cali-
fornia, all right, title, and interest of the United 
States in and to the Carpinteria Distribution System 
of the Cachuma Project, California, consistent with 
the terms and conditions set forth in the agreement 
entitled ‘‘Agreement Between the United States and 
the Carpinteria Valley Water District to Transfer 
Title to the Federally Owned Distribution System to 
the Carpinteria Valley Water District’’ (Agreement 
No. 00–XC–20–0364); and 
(2) may convey to the Montecito Water Dis-
trict, located in Santa Barbara County, California, 
all right, title, and interest of the United States in 
and to the Montecito Water Distribution System of 
the Cachuma Project, California, consistent with the 
terms and conditions set forth in the agreement en-
titled ‘‘Agreement Between the United States and 
the Montecito Water District to Transfer Title to 
the Federally Owned Distribution System to the 
Montecito Water District’’ (Agreement No. 01–XC– 
20–0365).
(b) LIABILITY.—Effective upon the date of convey-
ance of a distribution system under this section, the 
United States shall not be held liable by any court for 
damages of any kind arising out of any act, omission, or 
occurrence relating to the distribution system, except for 
damages caused by acts of negligence committed by the 
United States or by its employees or agents prior to the 
date of conveyance. Nothing in this section increases the 
liability of the United States beyond that provided in chap-
ter 171 of title 28, United States Code (popularly known 
as the Federal Tort Claims Act) on the date of the enact-
ment of this Act. 
(c) BENEFITS.—After conveyance of a water distribu-
tion system to the Carpinteria Valley Water District or 
the Montecito Water District under this section— 
(1) such water distribution system shall not be 
considered to be a part of a Federal reclamation 
project; and 
(2) such water district shall not be eligible to 
receive any benefits with respect to any facility com-
prising that distribution system, except benefits that 
would be available to a similarly situated person 
with respect to such a facility that is not part of a 
Federal reclamation project.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1649
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act 
to clarify rules for determining whether certain agent-drivers and com-
mission-drivers are employees. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 7, 2003
Mr. CRANE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social 
Security Act to clarify rules for determining whether 
certain agent-drivers and commission-drivers are employ-
ees.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF FACILITIES 
FOR 
AGENT-DRIVERS 
AND 
COMMISSION-
DRIVERS. 
(a) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.—Subsection (d) of 
section 3121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defin-
ing employee) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new flush sentence: 
‘‘For purposes of paragraph (3), the determination of 
whether an agent-driver or commission-driver described in 
paragraph (3)(A) has a substantial investment in facilities 
shall be made by treating an investment in a distribution 
right or territory as an investment in facilities.’’
(b) SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.—Subsection (j) of section 
210 of the Social Security Act is amended by adding at 
the end the following new flush sentence: 
‘‘For purposes of paragraph (3), the determination of 
whether an agent-driver or commission-driver described in 
paragraph (3)(A) has a substantial investment in facilities 
shall be made by treating an investment in a distribution 
right or territory as an investment in facilities.’’
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to services performed after Decem-
ber 31, 2002.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1651
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 19, 2003
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
AN ACT 
To provide for the exchange of land within the Sierra 
National Forest, California, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
‘‘(b)(1) Before a proposed significant rule would take 
effect as a final rule, the agency proposing the rule shall 
submit to each House of Congress a report containing the 
following: 
‘‘(A) A copy of the proposed significant rule. 
‘‘(B) A concise summary of the proposed sig-
nificant rule, its purpose, and anticipated effects. 
‘‘(C) A complete copy of any cost-benefit anal-
ysis report that has been prepared by the agency 
with respect to the proposed significant rule. 
‘‘(D) An explanation of the specific statutory 
interpretation under which a rule is proposed, in-
cluding an explanation of—
‘‘(i) whether the interpretation is expressly 
required by the text of the statute; or 
‘‘(ii) if the interpretation is not expressly 
required by the text of the statute, an expla-
nation that the interpretation is within the 
range of permissible interpretations of the stat-
ute as identified by the agency, and an expla-
nation why the interpretation selected by the 
agency is the agency’s preferred interpretation.
‘‘(E) Any other relevant information or require-
ments under any other Act and any relevant Execu-
tive order.
I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1653
To amend title 10, United States Code, to change the effective date for 
paid-up coverage under the military Survivor Benefit Plan from October 
1, 2008, to October 1, 2003. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 7, 2003
Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. WILSON 
of South Carolina, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. BARTLETT of 
Maryland, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. FILNER, 
Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. LUCAS of Kentucky, Mr. MILLER of 
Florida, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. TURNER of 
Texas, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. SIMPSON, and Mr. GOODE) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
A BILL 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to change the effec-
tive date for paid-up coverage under the military Sur-
vivor Benefit Plan from October 1, 2008, to October 
1, 2003.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EFFECTIVE DATE FOR PAID-UP COVERAGE 
UNDER SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN. 
Section 1452(j) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ‘‘October 1, 2008’’ and inserting 
‘‘October 1, 2003’’.
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than any other type of cancer other than skin can-
cer. 
(2) In the past 50 years, women’s lifetime risk 
of breast cancer has nearly tripled in the United 
States. 
(3) Despite notable progress in efforts to ex-
pand knowledge of breast cancer and its causes, 
there is still much to learn, and financial resources 
are needed to accomplish this goal. 
(4) Broadening the scope of current research to 
include underrepresented populations, in particular 
women who are 15 to 40 years of age, is necessary 
to have a comprehensive understanding of breast 
cancer and the long-term health effects of cancer 
treatments on younger women. 
(5) Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer 
death in women who are 15 to 40 years of age. 
(6) Approximately 11,000 women under the age 
of 40 will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, 
of which nearly 1,300 will die. 
(7) There are nearly 250,000 women in the 
United States under the age of 40 currently living 
with breast cancer. 
(8) Breast cancer tends to be more aggressive 
in younger women than in their post-menopausal
SEC. 3. COVERAGE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST 
SERVICES PROVIDED IN CERTAIN SETTINGS. 
(a) 
RURAL
HEALTH
CLINICS.—Section 
1861(aa)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
1395x(aa)(1)(B)) is amended by inserting ‘‘, by a mar-
riage and family therapist (as defined in subsection 
(ww)(2)),’’ after ‘‘by a clinical psychologist (as defined by 
the Secretary)’’. 
(b) 
HOSPICE
PROGRAMS.—Section 
1861(dd)(2)(B)(i)(III) 
of 
such 
Act 
(42 
U.S.C. 
1395x(dd)(2)(B)(i)(III)) is amended by inserting ‘‘or mar-
riage and family therapist (as defined in subsection 
(ww)(2))’’ after ‘‘social worker’’. 
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY 
THERAPISTS TO DEVELOP DISCHARGE PLANS 
FOR POST-HOSPITAL SERVICES. 
Section 1861(ee)(2)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395x(ee)(2)(G)) is amended by inserting ‘‘mar-
riage and family therapist (as defined in subsection 
(ww)(2)),’’ after ‘‘social worker,’’. 
SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
The amendments made by this Act apply with respect 
to services furnished on or after January 1, 2004.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1656
To amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide the National Labor 
Relations Board with expanded statutory authority with respect to em-
ployees and labor organizations engaged in or encouraging violent and 
other potentially injurious conduct. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 7, 2003
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for himself and Mr. KING of Iowa) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and 
the Workforce 
A BILL 
To amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide the 
National Labor Relations Board with expanded statutory 
authority with respect to employees and labor organiza-
tions engaged in or encouraging violent and other poten-
tially injurious conduct.
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 ‘‘Protecting Employees 
Against Violence Act’’.
SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY OF THE NLRB WITH RE-
SPECT TO LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AND EM-
PLOYEES. 
(a) BOARD MAY NOT ORDER REINSTATEMENT OF 
AN EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN RESTRAINT OR COERCION.—
Section 10(c) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 160(c)) is amended 
by inserting before the colon at the end of the first proviso 
the following: ‘‘, except that no such order may direct the 
reinstatement of any employee who has engaged in or who 
is engaging in violent conduct, acts of coercion, or other 
actions potentially injurious to any person which would be 
an unfair labor practice under section 8(b)(1)(A) if en-
gaged in by a labor organization’’. 
(b) REVOCATION OF EXCLUSIVE BARGAINING STA-
TUS
OF LABOR ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGING
IN VIO-
LENCE.—Section 10(c) of the National Labor Relations 
Act, (29 U.S.C. 160(c)), is amended by adding after the 
first proviso the following: ‘‘Provided further, That the 
Board shall revoke the exclusive bargaining status of any 
labor organization found by the Board to engage directly 
in or encourage the use of violence, coercion, or other ac-
tions potentially injurious to any person:’’. 
(c) INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AGAINST INTERFERENCE 
WITH EXERCISE OF REPRESENTATION RIGHTS.—(1) Sec-
tion 10(l) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 160(l)) is amended by 
inserting ‘‘section 8(b)(1) if a labor organization is
charged with directly engaging in or encouraging the use 
of violence,’’ before ‘‘or section 8(e)’’. 
(2) Section 10(l) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 160(l) is 
amended by adding after the second sentence: ‘‘In no 
event shall the petition for injunctive relief be sought more 
than 7 days after the filing of the unfair labor practice 
charge.’’. 
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
The amendments made by this Act shall take effect 
on the date of enactment of this Act.
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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. 1658) entitled ‘‘An Act to amend the Railroad
Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation Act to validate addi-
tional conveyances of certain lands in the State of California
that form part of the right-of-way granted by the United
States to facilitate the construction of the transcontinental
railway, and for other purposes.’’, do pass with the following
AMENDMENT:
Page 2, line 12, strike out ø104¿ and insert: 401
Attest:
Secretary.
H. R. 1658
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 Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation Act to validate addi-
tional conveyances of certain lands in the State of California that form part
of the right-of-way granted by the United States to facilitate the construction
of the transcontinental railway, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Railroad Right-of-Way Convey-
ance Validation Act of 2004’’.
SEC. 2. VALIDATION OF ADDITIONAL RAILROAD CONVEYANCES, SAN
JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
Section 4 of the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation
Act (Private Law 103–2; 108 Stat. 5061) is amended by adding
at the end the following new paragraphs:
‘‘(9) The conveyance entered into between the Central
Pacific Railway Company and the Southern Pacific Transpor-
tation Company and the Bank of America, as trustee of the
last will and testament of Aaron Herschel, recorded September
27, 1945, in volume 942 at page 401 of the official records
of the county of San Joaquin.
‘‘(10) The conveyance entered into between the Central
Pacific Railway Company and the Southern Pacific Transpor-
tation Company and the Tri-Valley Packing Association,
recorded November 13, 1957, in volume 2016 at page 149
of the official records of the county of San Joaquin.’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1658
To amend the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation Act to validate 
additional conveyances of certain lands in the State of California that 
form part of the right-of-way granted by the United States to facilitate 
the construction of the transcontinental railway, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 7, 2003
Mr. POMBO introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Resources 
A BILL 
To amend the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation 
Act to validate additional conveyances of certain lands 
in the State of California that form part of the right-
of-way granted by the United States to facilitate the 
construction of the transcontinental railway, 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 ‘‘Railroad Right-of-Way 
Conveyance Validation Act of 2003’’.
cludes any application for approval, certification, or reg-
istration of an apprentice or apprenticeship program.’’. 
SEC. 4. APPLICABILITY. 
The amendment made by section 3 of this Act shall 
apply to all applications filed after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act.
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SEC. 2. VALIDATION OF ADDITIONAL RAILROAD CONVEY-
ANCES, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. 
Section 4 of the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance 
Validation Act (Private Law 103–2; 108 Stat. 5061) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graphs: 
‘‘(9) The conveyance entered into between the 
Central Pacific Railway Company and the Southern 
Pacific Transportation Company and the Bank of 
America, as trustee of the last will and testament of 
Aaron Herschel, recorded September 27, 1945, in 
volume 942 at page 104 of the official records of the 
county of San Joaquin. 
‘‘(10) The conveyance entered into between the 
Central Pacific Railway Company and the Southern 
Pacific Transportation Company and the Tri-Valley 
Packing Association, recorded November 13, 1957, 
in volume 2016 at page 149 of the official records 
of the county of San Joaquin.’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1658
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 19, 2003
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
AN ACT 
To amend the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation 
Act to validate additional conveyances of certain lands 
in the State of California that form part of the right-
of-way granted by the United States to facilitate the 
construction of the transcontinental railway, and for 
other purposes.
HR 1658 RFS 
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 ‘‘Railroad Right-of-Way 
Conveyance Validation Act of 2003’’. 
SEC. 2. VALIDATION OF ADDITIONAL RAILROAD CONVEY-
ANCES, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. 
Section 4 of the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance 
Validation Act (Private Law 103–2; 108 Stat. 5061) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graphs: 
‘‘(9) The conveyance entered into between the 
Central Pacific Railway Company and the Southern 
Pacific Transportation Company and the Bank of 
America, as trustee of the last will and testament of 
Aaron Herschel, recorded September 27, 1945, in 
volume 942 at page 104 of the official records of the 
county of San Joaquin. 
‘‘(10) The conveyance entered into between the 
Central Pacific Railway Company and the Southern 
Pacific Transportation Company and the Tri-Valley 
Packing Association, recorded November 13, 1957,
HR 1658 RFS 
in volume 2016 at page 149 of the official records 
of the county of San Joaquin.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives November 18, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
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Private Calendar No. 1
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1658
[Report No. 108–251] 
To amend the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation Act to validate 
additional conveyances of certain lands in the State of California that 
form part of the right-of-way granted by the United States to facilitate 
the construction of the transcontinental railway, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 7, 2003
Mr. POMBO introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Resources 
SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be printed 
A BILL 
To amend the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation 
Act to validate additional conveyances of certain lands 
in the State of California that form part of the right-
of-way granted by the United States to facilitate the 
construction of the transcontinental railway, 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 ‘‘Railroad Right-of-Way 
Conveyance Validation Act of 2003’’. 
SEC. 2. VALIDATION OF ADDITIONAL RAILROAD CONVEY-
ANCES, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. 
Section 4 of the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance 
Validation Act (Private Law 103–2; 108 Stat. 5061) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graphs: 
‘‘(9) The conveyance entered into between the 
Central Pacific Railway Company and the Southern 
Pacific Transportation Company and the Bank of 
America, as trustee of the last will and testament of 
Aaron Herschel, recorded September 27, 1945, in 
volume 942 at page 104 of the official records of the 
county of San Joaquin. 
‘‘(10) The conveyance entered into between the 
Central Pacific Railway Company and the Southern 
Pacific Transportation Company and the Tri-Valley 
Packing Association, recorded November 13, 1957, 
in volume 2016 at page 149 of the official records 
of the county of San Joaquin.’’.
Private Calendar No. 1
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1658
[Report No. 108–251] 
A BILL 
To amend the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance 
Validation Act to validate additional conveyances 
of certain lands in the State of California that 
form part of the right-of-way granted by the 
United States to facilitate the construction of the 
transcontinental railway, and for other purposes. 
SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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Calendar No. 629
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1658
[Report No. 108–305] 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 19, 2003
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
JULY 13, 2004
Reported by Mr. DOMENICI, with an amendment 
[Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic] 
AN ACT 
To amend the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation 
Act to validate additional conveyances of certain lands 
in the State of California that form part of the right-
of-way granted by the United States to facilitate the 
construction of the transcontinental railway, 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 ‘‘Railroad Right-of-Way 
Conveyance Validation Act of 2003’’.
SEC. 2. VALIDATION OF ADDITIONAL RAILROAD CONVEY-
ANCES, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. 
Section 4 of the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance 
Validation Act (Private Law 103–2; 108 Stat. 5061) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graphs: 
‘‘(9) The conveyance entered into between the 
Central Pacific Railway Company and the Southern 
Pacific Transportation Company and the Bank of 
America, as trustee of the last will and testament of 
Aaron Herschel, recorded September 27, 1945, in 
volume 942 at page 104 401 of the official records 
of the county of San Joaquin. 
‘‘(10) The conveyance entered into between the 
Central Pacific Railway Company and the Southern 
Pacific Transportation Company and the Tri-Valley 
Packing Association, recorded November 13, 1957, 
in volume 2016 at page 149 of the official records 
of the county of San Joaquin.’’.
Calendar No. 629
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 1658
[Report No. 108–305] 
AN ACT 
To amend the Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance 
Validation Act to validate additional conveyances 
of certain lands in the State of California that 
form part of the right-of-way granted by the 
United States to facilitate the construction of the 
transcontinental railway, and for other purposes. 
JULY 13, 2004
Reported with an amendment