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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3412
To extend the tax benefits available with respect to services performed in
a combat zone to services performed in the Republic of Korea.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 5, 2001
Mr. 
HOSTETTLER
(for 
himself, 
Mr. 
BARTLETT
of 
Maryland, 
Mr.
CUNNINGHAM, Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. EVERETT, and Mr. CAL-
VERT) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means
A BILL
To extend the tax benefits available with respect to services
performed in a combat zone to services performed in
the Republic of Korea.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN TAX BENEFITS FOR
SERVICES AS PART OF QUALIFIED HARDSHIP
DUTY.
(a) GENERAL RULE.—For purposes of the following
provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, a quali-
fied hardship duty area shall be treated in the same man-
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3411
To amend title 37, United States Code, to provide the Secretary of Defense
with the authority to make temporary, emergency adjustments in the
rates of the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed
services in response to a sudden increase in housing costs in a military
housing area in the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 5, 2001
Ms. GRANGER (for herself, DAN MILLER of Florida, Mr. GOODE, Mr. ED-
WARDS, and Mr. BOYD) introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To amend title 37, United States Code, to provide the Sec-
retary of Defense with the authority to make temporary,
emergency adjustments in the rates of the basic allow-
ance for housing for members of the uniformed services
in response to a sudden increase in housing costs in
a military housing area in the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EMERGENCY ADJUSTMENT IN BASIC ALLOW-
ANCE FOR HOUSING RATES.
Section 403(b)(4) of title 37, United States Code, is
amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘An adjustment’’ and inserting
‘‘(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), an
adjustment’’; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph:
‘‘(B) The Secretary may provide an emergency ad-
justment in the rates of the basic allowance for housing
for a particular military housing area in response to a sud-
den increase in housing costs in the area as a result of
higher charges for utilities or other causes. An adjustment
in the rates of the basic allowance for housing under the
authority of this subparagraph may take effect in advance
of the effective date specified in subparagraph (A), and,
notwithstanding paragraph (6), shall remain in effect for
a period determined by the Secretary, but not to exceed
six months. The Secretary shall provide written notice to
Congress of any rate adjustment made under this sub-
paragraph and the reasons for the adjustment.’’.
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period (which includes the date of the enactment of this
Act) that any member of the Armed Forces of the United
States is entitled to special pay under section 305 of title
37, United States Code (relating to special pay: hardship
duty pay) for services performed in such area and any
area of the Republic of Korea during the time period of
July 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000, notwithstanding the
fact that members of the Armed Forces serving in the Re-
public of Korea were not authorized special pay under sec-
tion 305 to title 37 until January 1, 2001.
(c) SPECIAL RULE FOR SECTION 7508.—Solely for
purposes of applying section 7508 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, in the case of an individual who is per-
forming services in Korea while deployed away from such
individual’s permanent duty station, the term ‘‘qualified
hardship duty area’’ includes, during the period for which
the entitlement referred to in subsection (b) is in effect,
any area in which such services are performed.
(d) EFFECTIVE DATES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), this section shall take effect on July 1,
2001.
(2) WITHHOLDING.—Subsection (a)(5) shall
apply to remuneration paid after the date of the en-
actment of this Act.
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(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means
the Secretary of the Interior.
Passed the House of Representatives April 30, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3415
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to extend the priority provided
to claims for compensation and benefits of all employees.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 5, 2001
Mr. KUCINICH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to extend
the priority provided to claims for compensation and
benefits of all employees.
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 ‘‘Employment Contract
Protection Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS.
Section 507(a) of title 11, United States Code, is
amended—
(1) in paragraph (3) by striking ‘‘, but only’’
and all that follows through ‘‘90 days’’, and insert-
ing ‘‘earned’’, and
(2) in paragraph (4)—
(A) in subparagraph (A)—
(i) by striking ‘‘within 180 days’’, and
(ii) by striking ‘‘but only’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘less’’, and
(B) by amending subparagraph (B) to read
as follows:
‘‘(B) the aggregate amount paid by the es-
tate on behalf of such employees to any other
employee benefit plan.’’.
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS.
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Except as provided in sub-
section (b), this Act and the amendments made by this
Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(b) APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS.—The amend-
ments made by this Act shall apply only with respect to
cases pending under title 11 of the United States Code
in a bankruptcy court of the United States on or after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3416
To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the hiring as security
screening personnel of legal immigrants who have filed for naturalization
before September 11, 2001.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 5, 2001
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the hiring
as security screening personnel of legal immigrants who
have filed for naturalization before September 11, 2001.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That section 44935(e)(2)(A)(ii) of title 49, United States
Code, is amended by inserting before the semicolon at the
end the following: ‘‘or an alien lawfully admitted to the
United States for permanent residence who filed an appli-
cation for naturalization before September 11, 2001’’.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3417
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the award of a
medal to persons who served in the Armed Forces during the Cold War.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 5, 2001
Mr. PAUL introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Armed Services
A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the
award of a medal to persons who served in the Armed
Forces during the Cold War.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. COLD WAR MEDAL.
(a) COLD WAR MEDAL.—Chapter 57 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
‘‘§ 1134. Cold War medal: award
‘‘(a) AWARD.—There is hereby authorized an award
of an appropriate decoration, as provided for under sub-
section (b), to each person who served honorably in the
armed forces during the Cold War in order to recognize
the contributions of those person to United States victory
in the Cold War.
‘‘(b) DESIGN.—The Secretary of Defense, in design-
ing the decoration for the purposes of this section, shall
consult with appropriate organizations and entities, in-
cluding veterans’ organizations. The decoration shall be
of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances.
‘‘(c) CHARGE.—The Secretary of Defense shall fur-
nish the decoration under this section subject to the pay-
ment of an amount sufficient to cover the cost of produc-
tion of the decoration and of the administration of this
section.
‘‘(d) PERIOD OF COLD WAR.—In this section, the
term ‘Cold War’ means the period beginning on September
2, 1945, and ending on December 26, 1991.’’.
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections
at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding
at the end the following new item:
‘‘1134. Cold War medal: award.’’.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3418
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic located in
New London, Connecticut, as the ‘‘John P. McGuirk Department of
Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 6, 2001
Mr. SIMMONS (for himself, Mr. SHAYS, Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Ms.
DELAURO, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, and Mr. MALONEY of Con-
necticut) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clin-
ic located in New London, Connecticut, as the ‘‘John
P. McGuirk Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient
Clinic’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC, NEW LONDON, CON-
NECTICUT.
The Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic
located in New London, Connecticut, shall after the date
of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as
the ‘‘John P. McGuirk Department of Veterans Affairs
Outpatient Clinic’’. Any reference to such outpatient clinic
in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other
paper of the United States shall be considered to be a ref-
erence to the John P. McGuirk Department of Veterans
Affairs Outpatient Clinic.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3419
For the relief of J.L. Simmons Company, Inc., of Champaign, Illinois.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 6, 2001
Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of J.L. Simmons Company, Inc., of
Champaign, Illinois.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treasury
shall pay J.L. Simmons Company, Inc., of Champaign, Il-
linois, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise
appropriated, a sum of money, in an amount to be deter-
mined by the United States Court of Federal Claims, rep-
resenting the amount to which J.L. Simmons Company,
Inc., may be entitled in order to make J.L. Simmons Com-
pany, Inc., and any of its subcontractors, whole for any
litigation expenses, and any interest, due and owing to
J.L. Simmons Company, Inc., and any of its subcontrac-
tors, and not otherwise recoverable at law, on account of
the construction of the Veterans Administration (West
Side) Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, during the period of
1949 through 1954, and the litigation of claims resulting
therefrom.
(b) FULL SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS.—The payment
made under subsection (a) shall be in full satisfaction of
all claims of J.L. Simmons, J.L. Simmons Company, Inc.,
or any of its subcontractors against the United States for
the expenses and interest described in that subsection.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3420
To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue appropriate guidance for
use by victims of disasters in their application to charitable organizations
for relief.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 6, 2001
Mr. HAYWORTH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means, 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 committee concerned
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue appropriate
guidance for use by victims of disasters in their applica-
tion to charitable organizations for relief.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. IRS GUIDANCE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR RE-
LIEF FOR VICTIMS OF DISASTERS.
(a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that—
(1) the disaster resulting from the terrorist at-
tacks of September 11th was unprecedented for the
United States,
(2) the disaster has been hard on survivors both
financially and emotionally,
(3) the American people have been incredibly
generous in their charitable contributions in re-
sponse to the attacks,
(4) it is clear that many survivors of the at-
tacks are experiencing difficulty accessing charitable
resources,
(5) it is important to get assistance to affected
parties through a simple and rapid process,
(6) charities should be encouraged to work to-
gether to assist survivors, and
(7) one step charities could take would be to
streamline the application process for survivors by
implementing a simple, standard application form to
be used in the aftermath of disasters such as the
disaster resulting from the terrorist attacks of Sep-
tember 11th.
(b) SECRETARIAL GUIDANCE.—The Secretary of the
Treasury shall, through short, simple forms and other ap-
propriate guidance, make information publicly available
for use by victims of disasters in their application to chari-
table organizations for relief from their need or distress.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3423
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
DECEMBER 20 (legislative day, DECEMBER 18), 2001
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
AN ACT
To amend title 38, United States Code, to enact into law
eligibility of certain Reservists and their dependents for
burial in Arlington National Cemetery, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Office
for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to en-
able the Office to carry out its duties and functions. Until
sums are first appropriated pursuant to the preceding sen-
tence, for a period not to exceed 12 months following the
effective date of this section, the expenses of the Office
shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate, in
accordance with the provisions of the paragraph relating
to contingent funds under the heading ‘‘UNDER LEGIS-
LATIVE’’ in the Act of October 2, 1888 (25 Stat. 546;
2 U.S.C. 68), and upon vouchers approved by the Direc-
tor.
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be expended for each project for required expenses for the 
development of a proposed prospectus: Provided further, 
That funds available in the Federal Buildings Fund may 
be expended for emergency repairs when advance approval 
is obtained from the Committees on Appropriations: Pro-
vided further, That amounts necessary to provide reim-
bursable special services to other agencies under section 
210(f)(6) of the Federal Property and Administrative 
Services Act of 1949, as amended (40 U.S.C. 592(b)(2)) 
and amounts to provide such reimbursable fencing, light-
ing, guard booths, and other facilities on private or other 
property not in Government ownership or control as may 
be appropriate to enable the United States Secret Service 
to perform its protective functions pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 
3056, shall be available from such revenues and collec-
tions: Provided further, That revenues and collections and 
any other sums accruing to this Fund during fiscal year 
2005, excluding reimbursements under section 210(f)(6) 
of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act 
of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 592(b)(2)) in excess of the aggregate 
new obligational authority authorized for Real Property 
Activities of the Federal Buildings Fund in this Act shall 
remain in the Fund and shall not be available for expendi-
ture except as authorized in appropriations Acts.
SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS FOR BUR-
IAL IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—(1) Chapter 24 of title 38, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new section:
‘‘§ 2412. Arlington National Cemetery: eligibility of
certain persons for burial
‘‘(a)(1) The remains of a member or former member
of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who at the
time of death was under 60 years of age and who, but
for age, would have been eligible at the time of death for
retired pay under chapter 1223 of title 10 may be buried
in Arlington National Cemetery on the same basis as the
remains of members of the Armed Forces entitled to re-
tired pay under that chapter.
‘‘(2) The remains of the dependents of a member
whose remains are permitted under paragraph (1) to be
buried in Arlington National Cemetery may be buried in
that cemetery on the same basis as dependents of mem-
bers of the Armed Forces entitled to retired pay under
such chapter 1223.
‘‘(b)(1) The remains of a member of a reserve compo-
nent of the Armed Forces who dies in the line of duty
while on active duty for training or inactive duty training
may be buried in Arlington National Cemetery on the
same basis as the remains of a member of the Armed
Forces who dies while on active duty.
‘‘(2) The remains of the dependents of a member
whose remains are permitted under paragraph (1) to be
buried in Arlington National Cemetery may be buried in
that cemetery on the same basis as dependents of mem-
bers on active duty.’’.
(2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter
24 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new item:
‘‘2412. Arlington National Cemetery: eligibility of certain persons for burial.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 2412 of title 38,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall
apply with respect to interments occurring on or after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2. PLACEMENT OF MEMORIAL IN ARLINGTON NA-
TIONAL CEMETERY HONORING THE VICTIMS
OF THE ACTS OF TERRORISM PERPETRATED
AGAINST 
THE 
UNITED 
STATES 
ON 
SEP-
TEMBER 11, 2001.
(a) AUTHORIZATION TO PLACE MEMORIAL.—The
Secretary of the Army is authorized to construct and place
in Arlington National Cemetery a memorial marker hon-
oring the victims of the acts of terrorism perpetrated
against the United States on September 11, 2001.
(b) CONSULTATION WITH FAMILIES OF VICTIMS BE-
FORE USE OF AUTHORITY.—The Secretary of the Army
shall consult with the families of victims of such acts of
terrorism prior to the exercise of the authority provided
for under subsection (a).
Passed the House of Representatives December 20,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3423
AN ACT
To amend title 38, United States Code, to enact
into law eligibility of certain Reservists and their
dependents for burial in Arlington National Cem-
etery, and for other purposes.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3423
To amend title 38, United States Code, to enact into law eligibility of
certain veterans and their dependents for burial in Arlington National
Cemetery.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 6, 2001
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. BUYER, Mr. SIMP-
SON, Mr. BAKER, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. WOLF, and Mr. TOM DAVIS of Vir-
ginia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to enact into law
eligibility of certain veterans and their dependents for
burial in Arlington National Cemetery.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN PERSONS FOR BUR-
IAL IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—(1) Chapter 24 of title 38, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new section:
‘‘§ 2412. Arlington National Cemetery: eligibility of
certain persons for burial
‘‘(a)(1) The remains of a member or former member
of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who at the
time of death was under 60 years of age and who, but
for age, would have been eligible at the time of death for
retired pay under chapter 1223 of title 10 may be buried
in Arlington National Cemetery on the same basis as the
remains of members of the Armed Forces entitled to re-
tired pay under that chapter.
‘‘(2) The remains of the dependents of a member
whose remains are permitted under paragraph (1) to be
buried in Arlington National Cemetery may be buried in
that cemetery on the same basis as dependents of mem-
bers of the Armed Forces entitled to retired pay under
such chapter 1223.
‘‘(b)(1) The remains of a member of a reserve compo-
nent of the Armed Forces who dies in the line of duty
while on active duty for training or inactive duty training
may be buried in Arlington National Cemetery on the
same basis as the remains of a member of the Armed
Forces who dies while on active duty.
‘‘(2) The remains of the dependents of a member
whose remains are permitted under paragraph (1) to be
buried in Arlington National Cemetery may be buried in
that cemetery on the same basis as dependents of mem-
bers on active duty.’’.
(2) The table of sections at the beginning of chapter
24 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new item:
‘‘2412. Arlington National Cemetery: eligibility of certain persons for burial.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Section 2412 of title 38,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall
apply with respect to interments occurring on or after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
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