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113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4999 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and expand the membership 
of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans 
who are lesbian, gay, or bisexual and veterans who are transgender. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2014 
Ms. DELBENE (for herself, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. MICHAUD, Ms. NORTON, Mr. 
MCGOVERN, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY 
of New York, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. THOMPSON of California, 
Mr. POCAN, Ms. BASS, Mr. POLIS, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. MURPHY 
of Florida, Mr. SMITH of Washington, and Mr. WALZ) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and expand 
the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority 
Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, or 
bisexual and veterans who are transgender. 
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 ‘‘Voices for Veterans 
Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF MEMBERSHIP OF 
THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY 
VETERANS TO INCLUDE VETERANS WHO ARE 
LESBIAN, GAY, OR BISEXUAL AND VETERANS 
WHO ARE TRANSGENDER. 
(a) 
EXPANSION
OF
MEMBERSHIP.—Subsection 
(a)(2)(A) of section 544 of title 38, United States Code, 
is amended— 
(1) in clause (iv), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 
(2) in clause (v), by striking the period at the 
end and inserting ‘‘; and’’ ; and 
(3) by inserting after clause (v) the following 
new clauses: 
‘‘(vi) veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or 
transgender.’’. 
(b) EXTENSION.—Subsection (e) of such section is 
amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2014’’ and inserting 
‘‘December 31, 2017’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE
DATE.—Clause (vi) of section 
544(a)(2)(A) of title 38, United States Code, shall apply 
to appointments made on or after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act. 
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2866
To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to health care fraud,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 23, 1996
Mr. SCHUMER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to
health care fraud, 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 ‘‘Health Care Fraud
Prosecution Act of 1996’’.
SEC. 2. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR HEALTH CARE FRAUD.
(a) OFFENSE.—Part I of title 18, United States
Code, is amended by inserting after chapter 50A the fol-
lowing:
‘‘CHAPTER 50B—HEALTH CARE FRAUD
‘‘Sec.
‘‘1101. Health care fraud.
‘‘1102. Illegal remunerations.
‘‘1103. Civil Action.
‘‘1104. Definitions.
‘‘§ 1101. Health care fraud
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Whoever, in or affecting inter-
state commerce, knowingly—
‘‘(1) executes, or attempts to execute, a scheme
or artifice to defraud to obtain a health care pay-
ment; or
‘‘(2) presents to any person any statement as
part of, or in support of, a claim for a health care
payment, knowing that such statement contains any
false or misleading information concerning any fact
or thing material to such claim;
shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than
10 years, or both.
‘‘(b) AGGRAVATED OFFENSES.—In an offense under
subsection (a) of this section—
‘‘(1) if the offender knowingly or recklessly
causes serious bodily injury to an individual or
knowingly or recklessly endangers the life of a per-
son, the offender shall be fined under this title or
imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both; and
‘‘(2) if the offender knowingly or recklessly
causes the death of an individual, the offender shall
be fined under this title or imprisoned any term or
years or for life, or both.
‘‘§ 1102. Illegal remunerations
‘‘Whoever, in or affecting interstate commerce, know-
ingly solicits, receives, offers, or provides anything of
value—
‘‘(1) for the referral of an individual to a per-
son for the furnishing of any item or service for
which a health care payment may be paid by a third
party payer;
‘‘(2) for recommending, or arranging for, the
furnishing of any item or service for which a health
care payment may be paid by a third party payer;
or
‘‘(3) which in effect reduces the cost of an item
or service for which a health care payment may be
paid by a third party payer, and then seeks that
health care payment from the third party payer;
without informing the third party payer fully about having
done so and reflecting the amount of the thing of value
in the claim for the health care payment, shall be fined
under this title or imprisoned not more than 5 years, or
both.
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Anti-theft and Safety Inspections Passed’’ af-
fixed to the driver’s door jamb; or
‘‘(B) any passenger motor vehicle which
was previously issued a salvage title, has passed
a State anti-theft inspection, has been issued a
certificate indicating that the passenger motor
vehicle has passed the required anti-theft in-
spection, and has, affixed to the driver’s door
jamb, a decal stating ‘‘Rebuilt Salvage Vehi-
cle—Anti-theft Inspection Passed/No Safety In-
spection Pursuant to National Criteria’’ in
those States not requiring a safety inspection
pursuant to section 33302(b)(7).
‘‘(5) REBUILT SALVAGE TITLE.—The term ‘re-
built salvage title’ means the passenger motor vehi-
cle ownership document issued by the State to the
owner of a rebuilt salvage vehicle. Ownership of the
passenger motor vehicle may be transferred on a re-
built salvage title, and a passenger motor vehicle for
which a rebuilt salvage title has been issued may be
registered for use on the roads and highways. A re-
built salvage title shall be conspicuously labeled ei-
ther with the words ‘‘Rebuilt Salvage Vehicle—Anti-
theft and Safety Inspections Passed’’ or ‘‘Rebuilt
Salvage Vehicle—Anti-theft Inspection Passed/No
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2868
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent alternative teacher
certification programs.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 23, 1996
Mr. TEJEDA (for himself, Mr. BUYER, Ms. WATERS, and Mr. MONTGOMERY)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent
alternative teacher certification programs.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 3452(c) of title 38, United States Code, is
amended by striking out ‘‘For the period ending on Sep-
tember 30, 1996, such’’ and inserting in lieu thereof
‘‘Such’’.
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2869
AN ACT
To extend the deadline for commencement of con-
struction of a hydroelectric project in the State
of Kentucky.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2869
AN ACT
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction
of a hydroelectric project in the State of Kentucky.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF COMMENCEMENT OF CON-
STRUCTION DEADLINE FOR HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT IN KENTUCKY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the time period
specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16
U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply to the Federal En-
ergy Regulatory Commission project numbered 6641, the
Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the
project, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence,
and public interest requirements of that section and the
Commission’s procedures under that section, extend until
June 15, 1998, the time period during which the licensee
is required to commence construction of the project.
(b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall take effect
on the expiration of the extension, issued by the Commis-
sion under section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
806), of the period required for commencement of con-
struction of the project described in subsection (a).
(c) REINSTATMENT OF LICENSE.—The Commission
is authorized to reinstate the license for the project re-
ferred to in subsection (a), effective as of the date of its
expiration or termination.
Passed the House of Representatives April 16, 1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 2869
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
An Act
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project
in the State of Kentucky.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION
DEADLINE 
FOR 
HYDROELECTRIC 
PROJECT 
IN
KENTUCKY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the time period specified
in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Project No. 6641, the Commission shall, at the request of the
licensee for the project, in accordance with the good faith, due
diligence, and public interest requirements of that section and the
Commission’s procedures under that section, extend until June
15, 1998, the time period during which the licensee is required
to commence construction of the project.
(b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall take effect on the
expiration of the extension, issued by the Commission under section
13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806), of the period required
for commencement of construction of the project described in sub-
section (a).
(c) REINSTATMENT OF LICENSE.—The Commission is authorized
to reinstate the license for the project referred to in subsection
(a), effective as of the date of its expiration or termination.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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‘‘(i) the Commission, not later than
180 days after the date of enactment of
the Balanced Budget Act of 1995, after
notice and public comment, submits to
Congress a report on the use of the au-
thority provided in this subsection for the
assignment of initial licenses or construc-
tion permits for use of the electromagnetic
spectrum allocated but not assigned as of
the date of enactment of that Act for tele-
vision broadcast services; and
‘‘(ii) the Congress amends this sub-
section to authorize the use of the author-
ity provided by this subsection for such li-
censes or permits.
Except as provided in this subparagraph, the
Commission may not assign initial licenses or
construction permits under this title to terres-
trial commercial television broadcast licensees
to replace their existing broadcast licenses be-
fore November 15, 1996.’’; and
(B) by striking ‘‘1998’’ in paragraph (11)
and inserting ‘‘2002’’.
(2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection (i)
of section 309 of such Act is repealed.
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF COMMENCEMENT OF CON-
STRUCTION DEADLINE FOR HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT IN KENTUCKY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the time period
specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
806) that would otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Reg-
ulatory Commission project numbered 6641, the Commis-
sion shall, at the request of the licensee for the project, in
accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and public
interest requirements of that section and the Commission’s
procedures under that section, extend until June 15, 1998,
the time period during which the licensee is required to
commence construction of the project.
(b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall take effect on
the expiration of the extension, issued by the Commission
under section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806),
of the period required for commencement of construction of
the project described in subsection (a).
(c) REINSTATMENT OF LICENSE.—The Commission is
authorized to reinstate the license for the project referred
to in subsection (a), effective as of the date of its expiration
or termination.
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2869
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric
project in the State of Kentucky.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 23, 1996
Mr. WHITFIELD introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction
of a hydroelectric project in the State of Kentucky.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF COMMENCEMENT OF CON-
STRUCTION DEADLINE FOR HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT IN KENTUCKY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the time period
specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16
U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply to the Federal En-
ergy Regulatory Commission project numbered 6641, the
Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the
Union Calendar No. 246
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2869
[Report No. 104–512]
A BILL
To extend the deadline for commencement of con-
struction of a hydroelectric project in the State
of Kentucky.
MARCH 28, 1996
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Commit-
tee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and
ordered to be printed
project, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence,
and public interest requirements of that section and the
Commission’s procedures under that section, extend until
June 15, 1998, the time period during which the licensee
is required to commence construction of the project.
(b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall take effect
on the expiration of the extension, issued by the Commis-
sion under section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
806), of the period required for commencement of con-
struction of the project described in subsection (a).
(c) REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED LICENSE.—If the
license for the project described in subsection (a) has ex-
pired prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the Com-
mission shall reinstate the license effective as of the date
of its expiration and extend until June 15, 1998, the time
required for commencement of construction of the project.
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Calendar No. 373
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2869
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 17, 1996
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
AN ACT
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction
of a hydroelectric project in the State of Kentucky.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 2869 PCS
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF COMMENCEMENT OF CON-
STRUCTION DEADLINE FOR HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT IN KENTUCKY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the time period
specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16
U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply to the Federal En-
ergy Regulatory Commission project numbered 6641, the
Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the
project, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence,
and public interest requirements of that section and the
Commission’s procedures under that section, extend until
June 15, 1998, the time period during which the licensee
is required to commence construction of the project.
(b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall take effect
on the expiration of the extension, issued by the Commis-
sion under section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
806), of the period required for commencement of con-
struction of the project described in subsection (a).
(c) REINSTATMENT OF LICENSE.—The Commission
is authorized to reinstate the license for the project re-
ferred to in subsection (a), effective as of the date of its
expiration or termination.
Passed the House of Representatives April 16, 1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 373
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2869
AN ACT
To extend the deadline for commencement of con-
struction of a hydroelectric project in the State
of Kentucky.
APRIL 17, 1996
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 286
To prohibit States and localities from receiving certain Federal economic
development assistance if the State or locality provides improper incen-
tives for location of businesses or organizations within the State or
locality.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. JACOBS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Banking and Financial Services and, in addition, to the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently de-
termined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To prohibit States and localities from receiving certain Fed-
eral economic development assistance if the State or lo-
cality provides improper incentives for location of busi-
nesses or organizations within the State or locality.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PROHIBITION OF ASSISTANCE.
No State or political subdivision of a State may be
provided assistance under title I of the Housing and Com-
munity Development Act of 1974 or the Public Works and
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Union Calendar No. 246
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2869
[Report No. 104–512]
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric
project in the State of Kentucky.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 23, 1996
Mr. WHITFIELD introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
MARCH 28, 1996
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic]
A BILL
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction
of a hydroelectric project in the State of Kentucky.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION
1.
EXTENSION
OF
COMMENCEMENT
OF
CON-
STRUCTION DEADLINE FOR HYDROELECTRIC
PROJECT IN KENTUCKY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the time period
specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16
U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply to the Federal En-
ergy Regulatory Commission project numbered 6641, the
Commission shall, at the request of the licensee for the
project, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence,
and public interest requirements of that section and the
Commission’s procedures under that section, extend until
June 15, 1998, the time period during which the licensee
is required to commence construction of the project.
(b) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall take effect
on the expiration of the extension, issued by the Commis-
sion under section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
806), of the period required for commencement of con-
struction of the project described in subsection (a).
(c) REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED LICENSE.—If the
license for the project described in subsection (a) has ex-
pired prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the Com-
mission shall reinstate the license effective as of the date
of its expiration and extend until June 15, 1998, the time
required for commencement of construction of the project.
Economic Development Act of 1965 if such State or politi-
cal subdivision (or any instrumentality thereof) offers, per-
mits, or grants any tax abatement, money payment, or
payment of property (real or chattel) to any commercial
or nonprofit organization or governmental entity in order
to induce the location, retention, or expansion of such or-
ganization or entity within the State or political subdivi-
sion.
SEC. 2. EXCEPTION FOR ENTERPRISE ZONES.
The prohibition under section 1 shall not apply to any
abatement or payment offered, permitted, or granted
under State law in connection with any tax enterprise zone
established under State law.
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2870
To eliminate the duties on Tetraamino Biphenyl.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 23, 1996
Mr. ZIMMER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To eliminate the duties on Tetraamino Biphenyl.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 
1. 
ELIMINATION 
OF 
DUTIES 
ON
3,3′-DIAMINOBENZIDINE 
(TETRAAMINO
BIPHENYL).
(a) ELIMINATION OF DUTIES.—The President—
(1) shall proclaim duty-free entry for 3,3′-
diaminobenzidine (Tetraamino Biphenyl), to be ef-
fective with respect to the entry of goods on or after
January 1, 1995, and
(2) shall take such actions as are necessary to
reflect such tariff treatment in Schedule XX, as de-
fined in section 2(5) of the Uruguay Round Agree-
ments Act (19 U.S.C. 3501(5).
(b) LIQUIDATION OR RELIQUIDATION AND REFUND
OF DUTY PAID ON ENTRIES.—
(1) LIQUIDATION
OR
RELIQUIDATION.—Not-
withstanding section 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930
(19 U.S.C. 1514) or any other provision of law, and
subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Treas-
ury shall liquidate or reliquidate any entry of goods
described in subsection (a) that was made on or
after January 1, 1995, and before the proclamation
is issued under subsection (a), and refund any duty
or excess duty that was paid on such entry.
(2) REQUESTS.—Liquidation or reliquidation
may be made under paragraph (1) with respect to
any entry only if a request therefor is filed with the
Customs Service, within 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, that contains sufficient
information to enable the Customs Service—
(A) to locate the entry; or
(B) to reconstruct the entry if it cannot be
located.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION.
As used in this Act, the term ‘‘entry’’ includes a with-
drawal from warehouse for consumption.
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receives such majority, on the 14th day following such
election a runoff election shall be held between the can-
didates receiving the highest and the 2d highest number
of votes cast for the office of Delegate.
(c) VACANCY.—In case of a permanent vacancy in the
office of Delegate, by reason of death, resignation, or per-
manent disability, the office of Delegate shall remain va-
cant until a successor is elected and qualified.
(d) COMMENCEMENT OF TERM.—The term of the
Delegate shall commence on the 3d day of January follow-
ing the date of the election.
SEC. 4. QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE OF DELEGATE.
To be eligible for the office of Delegate a candidate
shall—
(1) be at least 25 years of age on the date of
the election;
(2) have been a citizen of the United States for
at least 7 years prior to the date of the election;
(3) be an inhabitant of the Commonwealth of
the Northern Mariana Islands; and
(4) not be, on the date of the election, a can-
didate for any other office.
SEC. 5. DETERMINATION OF ELECTION PROCEDURE.
Acting pursuant to legislation enacted in accordance
with the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the North-