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H. Res. 165
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 10, 2003.
Whereas the United States believed there existed a historic
opportunity to bring a peaceful, just, and lasting settle-
ment to the Cyprus problem, which would have benefited
all Greek and Turkish Cypriots, as well as the wider re-
gion;
Whereas a resolution of the Cyprus problem remains con-
sistent with American values of promoting stability, free-
dom, and democracy in the world;
Whereas a resolution of the Cyprus problem is in the stra-
tegic interests of the United States, given the important
location of Cyprus at the crossroads of Europe, Africa,
and Asia;
Whereas the United States strongly supports the efforts of
the United Nations Secretary General, and his Special
Advisor through his good offices mission, to achieve a
comprehensive settlement with respect to Cyprus in full
consideration with relevant United Nations Security
Council resolutions and international treaties;
Whereas a just and lasting resolution of the Cyprus problem,
in full consideration of United Nations Security Council
resolutions and international treaties, will safeguard the
deployed by the Department outside the United 
States and the plan required by this subpara-
graph; 
‘‘(E) develop and distribute guidance on 
Department policy priorities for overseas activi-
ties to personnel deployed overseas, that, at a 
minimum, sets forth the regional and national 
priorities being advanced by their deployment, 
and establish mechanisms to foster better co-
ordination of Department personnel, programs, 
and activities deployed outside the United 
States; 
‘‘(F) maintain awareness regarding the 
international travel of senior officers of the De-
partment and their intent to pursue negotia-
tions with foreign government officials, and re-
view resulting draft agreements; 
‘‘(G) develop, in consultation with the com-
ponents of the Department, including, as appro-
priate, with the Under Secretary for the Science 
and Technology Directorate, programs to sup-
port the overseas programs conducted by the 
Department, including training, technical as-
sistance, and equipment to ensure that Depart-
ment personnel deployed abroad have proper re-
Union Calendar No. 174
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1787
[Report No. 105–266, Part I]
A BILL
To assist in the conservation of Asian elephants by
supporting and providing financial resources for
the conservation programs of nations within the
range of Asian elephants and projects of persons
with demonstrated expertise in the conservation
of Asian elephants.
OCTOBER 6, 1997
Committee on International Relations discharged; com-
mitted to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IB
Union Calendar No. 174
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1787
[Report No. 105–266, Part I]
To assist in the conservation of Asian elephants by supporting and providing
financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the
range of Asian elephants and projects of persons with demonstrated
expertise in the conservation of Asian elephants.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 4, 1997
Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. MIL-
LER of California, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. COOK, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr.
EHLERS, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. FRANKS
of New Jersey, Mr.
GILCHREST, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. HINCHEY, Mrs. KELLY, Mrs.
MORELLA, Mr. OLVER, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. UPTON, and Mr. TRAFICANT)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Re-
sources, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for
a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned
SEPTEMBER 23, 1997
Reported from the Committee on Resources with an amendment
SEPTEMBER 23, 1997
Referral to the Committee on International Relations extended for a period
ending not later than October 6, 1997
OCTOBER 6, 1997
Additional sponsors: Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. ACKER-
MAN, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. PICKETT, Mr. SAWYER, and Mr. FARR of Cali-
fornia
OCTOBER 6, 1997
Committee on International Relations discharged; committed to the Committee
of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
sources and receive adequate and timely sup-
port; 
‘‘(H) conduct the exchange of homeland 
security information, in consultation with the 
Under Secretary of the Office of Intelligence 
and Analysis, and best practices relating to 
homeland security with foreign nations that, in 
the determination of the Secretary, reciprocate 
the sharing of such information in a substan-
tially similar manner; 
‘‘(I) submit information to the Under Sec-
retary for Policy for oversight purposes, includ-
ing preparation of the quadrennial homeland se-
curity review and on the status of overseas ac-
tivities, including training and technical assist-
ance and information exchange activities and 
the Department’s resources dedicated to these 
activities; 
‘‘(J) promote, when appropriate, and over-
see the exchange of education, training, and in-
formation with nations friendly to the United 
States in order to share best practices relating 
to homeland security; and
‘‘(ii) The Assistant Secretary, Office 
of Public Affairs. 
‘‘(iii) The Assistant Secretary, Office 
of Legislative Affairs. 
‘‘(C) SECRETARIAL APPOINTMENTS.—The 
Department shall have the following Assistant 
Secretaries appointed by the Secretary: 
‘‘(i) The Assistant Secretary, Office of 
Cybersecurity and Communications. 
‘‘(ii) The Assistant Secretary for 
International Affairs under section 602. 
‘‘(iii) The Assistant Secretary for 
Partnership and Engagement under sec-
tion 603. 
‘‘(D) LIMITATION ON CREATION OF POSI-
TIONS.—No Assistant Secretary position may 
be created in addition to the positions provided 
for by this section unless such position is au-
thorized by a statute enacted after the date of 
the enactment of the DHS Headquarters Re-
form and Improvement Act of 2015.’’. 
(i) HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL.—Sec-
tion 102(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 
U.S.C. 112(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ after the 
semicolon at the end of paragraph (2), striking the period
mentation of the national program shall begin during fis-
cal year 1998.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1789
AN ACT
To reauthorize the dairy indemnity program.
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1789
AN ACT
To reauthorize the dairy indemnity program.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DAIRY INDEMNITY PROGRAM.
(a) EXTENSION.—Section 3 of Public Law 90–484
(7 U.S.C. 450l) is amended by striking ‘‘1995’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘2002’’.
(b) TREATMENT OF EXISTING CLAIMS.—Section 2 of
Public Law 90–484 (7 U.S.C. 450k) is amended by adding
at the end the following new sentence: ‘‘Funds appro-
priated pursuant to this section for fiscal year 1998 to
carry out this Act may also be used to pay valid claims
arising under this Act during fiscal year 1997 to the ex-
tent that such claims are not fully paid using fiscal year
1997 funds.’’.
(c) ALTERNATIVE FINANCING OPTIONS.—Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress a
report identifying and evaluating alternative methods to
finance the dairy indemnity program established under the
first section of Public Law 90–484 (7 U.S.C. 450j).
Passed the House of Representatives October 21,
1997.
Attest:
Clerk.
I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1789
To reauthorize the dairy indemnity program.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 4, 1997
Mr. STENHOLM introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Agriculture
A BILL
To reauthorize the dairy indemnity program.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DAIRY INDEMNITY PROGRAM.
(a) EXTENSION.—Section 3 of Public Law 90–484
(7 U.S.C. 450l) is amended by striking ‘‘1995’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘2002’’.
(b) TREATMENT OF EXISTING CLAIMS.—Section 2 of
Public Law 90–484 (7 U.S.C. 450k) is amended by adding
at the end the following new sentence: ‘‘Funds appro-
priated pursuant to this section for fiscal year 1998 to
carry out this Act may also be used to pay valid claims
arising under this Act during fiscal year 1997 to the ex-
tent that such claims are not fully paid using fiscal year
1997 funds.’’.
(c) ALTERNATIVE FINANCING OPTIONS.—Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress a
report identifying and evaluating alternative methods to
finance the dairy indemnity program established under the
first section of Public Law 90–484 (7 U.S.C. 450j).
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HR 1789 RFS
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DAIRY INDEMNITY PROGRAM.
(a) EXTENSION.—Section 3 of Public Law 90–484
(7 U.S.C. 450l) is amended by striking ‘‘1995’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘2002’’.
(b) TREATMENT OF EXISTING CLAIMS.—Section 2 of
Public Law 90–484 (7 U.S.C. 450k) is amended by adding
at the end the following new sentence: ‘‘Funds appro-
priated pursuant to this section for fiscal year 1998 to
carry out this Act may also be used to pay valid claims
arising under this Act during fiscal year 1997 to the ex-
tent that such claims are not fully paid using fiscal year
1997 funds.’’.
(c) ALTERNATIVE FINANCING OPTIONS.—Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress a
report identifying and evaluating alternative methods to
finance the dairy indemnity program established under the
first section of Public Law 90–484 (7 U.S.C. 450j).
Passed the House of Representatives October 21,
1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
temic weaknesses in the security of the aviation system 
of the United States. 
(d) CORRECTIVE ACTION.—Not later than 30 days 
upon completion of any covert testing under subsection 
(a), the Administrator shall make recommendations and 
implement corrective actions to mitigate vulnerabilities 
identified by such covert testing and shall notify the In-
spector General of the Department of such recommenda-
tions and actions. The Inspector General shall review the 
extent to which such recommendations and actions are im-
plemented and the degree to which such recommendations 
and actions improve the security of the aviation system 
of the United States. 
(e) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION.— 
(1) BY THE ADMINISTRATOR.—Not later than 
30 days upon completion of any covert testing under 
subsection (a), the Administrator shall brief the 
Committee on Homeland Security of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Homeland 
Security and Governmental Affairs and the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate on the results of such covert testing. 
(2) BY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE DE-
PARTMENT.—The Inspector General shall brief the 
Committee on Homeland Security of the House of
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Union Calendar No. 168
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1789
[Report No. 105–294]
To reauthorize the dairy indemnity program.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 4, 1997
Mr. STENHOLM introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Agriculture
OCTOBER 2, 1997
Additional sponsor: Mr. POMBO
OCTOBER 2, 1997
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To reauthorize the dairy indemnity program.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DAIRY INDEMNITY PROGRAM.
(a) EXTENSION.—Section 3 of Public Law 90–484
(7 U.S.C. 450l) is amended by striking ‘‘1995’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘2002’’.
(b) TREATMENT OF EXISTING CLAIMS.—Section 2 of
Public Law 90–484 (7 U.S.C. 450k) is amended by adding
at the end the following new sentence: ‘‘Funds appro-
priated pursuant to this section for fiscal year 1998 to
carry out this Act may also be used to pay valid claims
arising under this Act during fiscal year 1997 to the ex-
tent that such claims are not fully paid using fiscal year
1997 funds.’’.
(c) ALTERNATIVE FINANCING OPTIONS.—Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress a
report identifying and evaluating alternative methods to
finance the dairy indemnity program established under the
first section of Public Law 90–484 (7 U.S.C. 450j).
Union Calendar No. 168
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1789
[Report No. 105–294]
A BILL
To reauthorize the dairy indemnity program.
OCTOBER 2, 1997
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
amount of time spent on such functions in such
location.
In the case of an employee, the preceding sentence
shall apply only if the exclusive use referred to in
the preceding sentence is for the convenience of his
employer.’’
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
December 31, 1996.
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I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1790
To amend title 28, United States Code, to create two divisions in the Eastern
Judicial District of Louisiana.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 4, 1997
Mr. TAUZIN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 28, United States Code, to create two
divisions in the Eastern Judicial District of Louisiana.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CREATION OF TWO DIVISIONS.
(a) CREATION OF TWO DIVISIONS.—Section 98(a) of
title 28, United States Code, is amended to read as fol-
lows:
‘‘(a) The Eastern District comprises two divisions.
‘‘(1) The New Orleans Division comprises the
parishes of Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint
Bernard, Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist,
Saint Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington.
‘‘Court for the New Orleans Division shall be
held at New Orleans.
‘‘(2) The Houma Division comprises the par-
ishes of Assumption, Lafourche, Saint James, Saint
Mary, and Terrebonne.
‘‘Court for the Houma Division shall be held at
Houma.’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 98(c) of
title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking
‘‘Saint Mary’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—This Act and the amendments
made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(b) PENDING CASES NOT AFFECTED.—This Act and
the amendments made by this Act shall not affect any ac-
tion commenced before the effective date of this Act and
pending on such date in the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Louisiana or in the United
States District Court for the Western District of Louisi-
ana.
(c) JURIES NOT AFFECTED.—This Act and the
amendments made by this Act shall not affect the com-
position, or preclude the service, of any grand or petit jury
summoned, impaneled, or actually serving on the effective
date of this Act.
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I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1791
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the opportunity
to deduct expenses with respect to home offices at which administrative
and managerial functions are carried out on a consistent basis.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 4, 1997
Mr. WEYGAND 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 expand
the opportunity to deduct expenses with respect to home
offices at which administrative and managerial functions
are carried out on a consistent basis.
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 Office Equality
Act of 1997’’.
SEC. 2. HOME OFFICES AT WHICH ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRA-
TIVE AND MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS ARE
CARRIED OUT ON A CONSISTENT BASIS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 280A(c)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to excep-
tions for certain business or rental use; limitation on de-
ductions for such use) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(1) CERTAIN BUSINESS USE.—Subsection (a)
shall not apply to any item to the extent such item
is allocable to a portion of the dwelling unit which
is—
‘‘(A) exclusively used on a regular basis—
‘‘(i) as the principal place of business
for any trade or business of the taxpayer,
‘‘(ii) as a place of business which is
used by patients, clients, or customers in
meeting or dealing with the taxpayer in the
normal course of his trade or business, or
‘‘(iii) in the case of a separate struc-
ture which is not attached to the dwelling
unit, in connection with the taxpayer’s
trade or business, or
‘‘(B) exclusively used to carry out, on a
consistent basis, essential administrative and
managerial functions with respect to the tax-
payer’s trade or business, regardless of the
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1792
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow self-employed
individuals to deduct the full cost of their health insurance.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 4, 1997
Mr. WEYGAND 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 self-
employed individuals to deduct the full cost of their
health insurance.
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 Own-
ers’ Health Insurance Deductibility Act’’.
SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS FOR
SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 162(l)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read
as follows:
‘‘(1) ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—In the case
of an individual who is an employee within the
meaning of section 401(c)(1), there shall be allowed
as a deduction under this section 100 percent of the
amount paid during the taxable year for insurance
which constitutes medical care for the taxpayer, his
spouse, and dependents.’’
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after
December 31, 1996.
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I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1793
To suspend temporarily the duty on Pyrithiobac Sodium.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 4, 1997
Mr. WISE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Pyrithiobac Sodium.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF DUTY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.
Sodium 2-
chloro-6-
[(4,6-
dimethoxy
pyrimidin-2-
y1)thio] ben-
zoate
(pyrithiobac
sodium)
2933.59.1000
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/98
’’.
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
this section applies with respect to goods entered, or with-
drawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after the
15th day of enactment of this Act.
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 1794
AN ACT
For the relief of Mai Hoa ‘‘Jasmin’’ Salehi.
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 1794
AN ACT
For the relief of Mai Hoa ‘‘Jasmin’’ Salehi.
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 MAI HOA
‘‘JASMIN’’ SALEHI.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Mai Hoa ‘‘Jasmin’’ Salehi shall be eligible for
issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status
to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent resi-
dence upon filing an application for issuance of an immi-
grant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment
of status to lawful permanent resident.
(b) 
ADJUSTMENT
OF
STATUS.—If 
Mai 
Hoa
‘‘Jasmin’’ Salehi 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 other-
wise eligible, 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 Mai Hoa ‘‘Jasmin’’ Salehi, the Secretary of
State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, dur-
ing the current or next following fiscal year, the total num-
ber 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 avail-
able to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under
section 202(e) of such Act.
Passed the House of Representatives October 6,
1998.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 1794
One Hundred Fifth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twenty-seventh day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight
An Act
For the relief of Mai Hoa ‘‘Jasmin’’ Salehi.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR MAI HOA ‘‘JASMIN’’
SALEHI.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of
section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Mai Hoa
‘‘Jasmin’’ Salehi 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 Mai Hoa ‘‘Jasmin’’ Salehi 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 eligible, 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.—Sub-
sections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance
of an immigrant visa or the application 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 grant-
ing of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Mai Hoa
‘‘Jasmin’’ Salehi, 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
H. R. 1794—2
of the country of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such
Act.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.