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SEC. 102. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF NEW QUALI-
FIED ALTERNATIVE FUEL MOTOR VEHICLE 
CREDIT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (4) of section 30B(k) 
(relating to termination) is amended by inserting ‘‘(De-
cember 31, 2016, in the case of a vehicle powered by com-
pressed or liquefied natural gas)’’ before the period at the 
end. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service 
after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 103. ALLOWANCE OF VEHICLE AND INFRASTRUCTURE 
CREDITS AGAINST REGULAR AND MINIMUM 
TAX AND TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS. 
(a) BUSINESS CREDITS.—Subparagraph (B) of sec-
tion 38(c)(4) is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of 
clause (viii), by striking the period at the end of clause 
(ix) and inserting a comma, and by inserting after clause 
(ix) the following new clauses: 
‘‘(x) the portion of the credit deter-
mined under section 30B which is attrib-
utable to the application of subsection 
(e)(3) thereof with respect to new qualified 
alternative fuel motor vehicles which are 
capable of being powered by compressed or 
liquefied natural gas, and 
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 239
JOINT RESOLUTION
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 239
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the President to proclaim September 1994 as
‘‘Classical Music Month’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President is hereby authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation designating September 1994 as
‘‘Classical Music Month’’ and calling upon the people of
the United States to observe such a month with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives March 11,
1994.
Attest:
Clerk.
(A) in the— 
(i) case when a student’s behavior 
poses an imminent danger of physical in-
jury to the student, school personnel, or 
others; or 
(ii) lawful exercise of law enforcement 
duties; and 
(B) less restrictive interventions would be 
ineffective. 
SEC. 6. STATE PLAN AND REPORT REQUIREMENTS AND EN-
FORCEMENT. 
(a) STATE PLAN.—Not later than 2 years after the 
Secretary promulgates regulations pursuant to section 
5(a), and each year thereafter, each State educational 
agency shall submit to the Secretary a State plan that pro-
vides— 
(1) assurances to the Secretary that the State 
has in effect— 
(A) State policies and procedures that 
meet the minimum standards, including the 
standards with respect to State-approved crisis 
intervention training programs, established by 
regulations promulgated pursuant to section 
5(a); and 
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H. J. Res. 239
One Hundred Third Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twenty-fifth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-four
Joint Resolution
To authorize the President to proclaim September 1994 as ‘‘Classical Music Month’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President
is hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation des-
ignating September 1994 as ‘‘Classical Music Month’’ and calling
upon the people of the United States to observe such a month
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 239
To authorize the President to proclaim September 1994 as ‘‘Classical Music
Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 26, 1993
Mr. YATES introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the President to proclaim September 1994 as
‘‘Classical Music Month’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President is hereby authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation designating September 1994 as
‘‘Classical Music Month’’ and calling upon the people of
the United States to observe such a month with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
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IIA
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 239
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 15 (legislative day, FEBRUARY 22), 1994
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the President to proclaim September 1994 as
‘‘Classical Music Month’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President is hereby authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation designating September 1994 as
‘‘Classical Music Month’’ and calling upon the people of
HJ 239 RFS
the United States to observe such a month with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives March 11,
1994.
Attest:
Clerk.
IA
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 23
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit
compelling the attendance of a student in a public school other than
the public school nearest the residence of such student.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mr. EMERSON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to prohibit compelling the attendance of a student
in a public school other than the public school nearest
the residence of such student.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, to be valid only if ratified
by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States
within seven years after the date of final passage of this
joint resolution:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. No student shall be compelled to attend
a public school other than the public school nearest to the
residence of such student which is located within the
school district in which such student resides and which
provides the course of study pursued by such student.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress and the several States
shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate leg-
islation and to insure equal educational opportunities for
all students.’’.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 243
Designating August 1, 1993, as ‘‘National Incest and Sexual Abuse Healing
Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 28, 1993
Ms. MOLINARI (for herself, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. TORRICELLI, Mr. FRANKS of
New Jersey, Mrs. KENNELLY, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ,
Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. HAMBURG, Mrs. MINK, Mr.
CAMP, Mr. QUINN, Mr. FISH, Mrs. MORELLA, Mrs. JOHNSON of Con-
necticut, Mr. PAXON, Mr. LEVY, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr.
SCHIFF, Mr. KING, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr. SYNAR, Ms. DELAURO, Mr.
OLVER, Mr. HINCHEY, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. MANTON, Mr. BAKER of Cali-
fornia, Mr. DELAY, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. GINGRICH, Mr. LEWIS
of California, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. GEKAS, Mr.
HOEKSTRA, Mr. NADLER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. BALLENGER,
Mr. LIGHTFOOT, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. MCCREY, Mr. ANDREWS of New
Jersey, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mrs. UNSOELD, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr.
ROHRABACHER, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. SUNDQUIST, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mrs.
CLAYTON, Mr. HUGHES, Mr. GUNDERSON, and Mr. TRAFICANT) intro-
duced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating August 1, 1993, as ‘‘National Incest and Sexual
Abuse Healing Day’’.
IA
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 242
Designating the week beginning October 17, 1993, as ‘‘National Radon Action
Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 28, 1993
Mr. MARKEY (for himself and Mr. HASTERT) introduced the following joint
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil
Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the week beginning October 17, 1993, as
‘‘National Radon Action Week’’.
Whereas exposure to radon poses a serious threat to the
health of the people of the United States;
Whereas the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that
lung cancer attributable to radon exposure causes ap-
proximately 14,000 deaths per year in the United States;
Whereas excessively high levels of radon in homes and schools
can be reduced successfully and economically with appro-
priate mitigation measures;
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Whereas only a small percentage of the homes in the Nation
have been tested for radon levels;
Whereas the people of the United States should be educated
about the dangers of exposure to radon;
Whereas the people of the United States should be encour-
aged to conduct tests for radon in their homes and
schools and to make the repairs required to reduce exces-
sive radon levels; and
Whereas increased public awareness of the dangers of radon
gas will lead to more informed decisionmaking and a
more productive use of resources: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the week beginning October 17, 1993, is designated
as ‘‘National Radon Action Week’’, and the President is
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
on the people of the United States to observe the week
with appropriate activities designed to increase public
awareness of the dangers of radon gas and of available
mitigation measures.
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In the Senate of the United States, 
July 21, 2011. 
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representa-
tives (H.R. 1383) entitled ‘‘An Act to temporarily preserve 
higher rates for tuition and fees for programs of education 
at non-public institutions of higher learning pursued by indi-
viduals enrolled in the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Pro-
gram of the Department of Veterans Affairs before the enact-
ment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Im-
provements Act of 2010, and for other purposes.’’, do pass 
with the following 
AMENDMENTS: 
Ω1æOn page 3, strike lines 10 and 11 and insert the fol-
lowing: 
Code, who, since January 4, 2011, has been enrolled 
in the same non-public institution of higher learning 
in a State in 
Ω2æBeginning on page 4, strike line 12 and all that follows 
through page 5, line 3, and insert the following:
† HR 1383 EAS 
(a) EXTENSION.—Section 3729(b)(2)(B) of title 38, 
United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in clause (i)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘January 1, 2004’’ and in-
serting ‘‘October 1, 2011’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘3.00’’ both places it ap-
pears and inserting ‘‘3.30’’; 
(2) in clause (ii)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘January 1, 2004, and be-
fore October 1, 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘October 
1, 2011, and before October 1, 2012’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘3.30’’ both places it ap-
pears and inserting ‘‘2.80’’; and 
(3) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘October 1, 
2011’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2012’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
subsection (a) shall take effect on the later of October 1, 
2011, or the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Attest: 
Secretary.
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Whereas child abuse occurs in alarming proportions, with
2,900,000 reported cases in 1992, increasing by 50 per-
cent between 1985 and 1992;
Whereas sexual abuse of children, including abuse by family
members, is a crime crossing all social or economic
boundaries in the United States;
Whereas child abuse is frequently perpetuated, as one genera-
tion of victims becomes the next generation of abusers,
creating a vicious cycle of violence;
Whereas opportunities to speak out publicly and truthfully
about child sexual abuse are deemed of value by numer-
ous survivors and victims’ advocates, as a means to pro-
mote public awareness and understanding and to foster
a sense of support for and among victims;
Whereas open and honest dialogue is a prerequisite for
progress in combating child abuse; and
Whereas August 1, 1993, will be the first nationwide
‘‘speakout’’ by survivors of incest and child sexual abuse:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That August 1, 1993, is designated as ‘‘National Incest
and Sexual Abuse Healing Day’’, and the President is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
upon the people of the United States to observe such day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Æ
IA
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 244
Designating September 6, 1993, as ‘‘Try American Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 29, 1993
Mr. COX introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating September 6, 1993, as ‘‘Try American Day’’.
Whereas the creativity and ingenuity of American working
men and women in the United States have provided a
host of new products and services which improve the
quality of life in the United States and the world;
Whereas American workers should be recognized as one of
our Nation’s most valuable resources;
Whereas the American spirit of entrepreneurship, pride of
craftsmanship, and commitment to quality are hallmarks
recognized throughout the world;
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Whereas the United States and its citizens have reason to
celebrate the strength and quality of American products
and services;
Whereas the quality and abundance of American goods are
a tribute to the productivity and ability of American
workers;
Whereas the ability of American companies to export, even in
the face of strong trade barriers in many countries, is a
sign of the true competitiveness of American products;
Whereas American farmers and ranchers provide this country
and the world with a wide array of high quality food and
fiber products and consistently create annual agricultural
trade surpluses of more than $20,000,000,000;
Whereas the energy and perseverance of American business
serves as a beacon for other nations that strive to ensure
prosperity for their people; and
Whereas American small business provides a basis for eco-
nomic progress and for the creation of jobs and opportu-
nities for people from every corner of America: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That September 6, 1993, Labor Day, is designated as
‘‘Try American Day’’. The President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of
the United States to observe the day with appropriate
ceremonies and activities and to honor the day through
the purchase of American-made goods and services.
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H. R. 1383 
One Hundred Twelfth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE FIRST SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, 
the fifth day of January, two thousand and eleven 
An Act 
To temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees for programs of education 
at non-public institutions of higher learning pursued by individuals enrolled in 
the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans 
Affairs before the enactment of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance 
Improvements Act of 2010, 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 ‘‘Restoring GI Bill Fairness Act 
of 2011’’. 
SEC. 2. PRESERVATION OF HIGHER RATES FOR TUITION AND FEES 
FOR PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION AT NON-PUBLIC INSTITU-
TIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING PURSUED BY INDIVIDUALS 
ENROLLED IN SUCH PROGRAMS PRIOR TO CHANGE IN MAX-
IMUM AMOUNT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(A)(ii) of sec-
tion 3313(c) of title 38, United States Code (as amended by the 
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 
2010 (Public Law 111–377)), the amount payable under that para-
graph (or as appropriately adjusted under paragraphs (2) through 
(7) of that section) for tuition and fees for pursuit by an individual 
described in subsection (b) of an approved program of education 
at a non-public institution of higher learning during the period 
beginning on August 1, 2011, and ending on July 31, 2014, shall 
be the greater of— 
(1) $17,500; or 
(2) the established charges payable for the program of 
education determined using the table of the Department of 
Veterans Affairs entitled ‘‘Post-9/11 GI Bill 2010–2011 Tuition 
and Fee In-State Maximums’’, published October 27, 2010 (75 
Fed. Reg. 66193), as if that table applied to the pursuit of 
the program of education by that individual during that period. 
(b) COVERED INDIVIDUALS.—An individual described in this sub-
section is an individual entitled to educational assistance under 
chapter 33 of title 38, United States Code, who, since January 
4, 2011, has been enrolled in the same non-public institution of 
higher learning in a State in which— 
(1) the maximum amount of tuition per credit in the 2010– 
2011 academic year, as determined pursuant to the table 
referred to in subsection (a)(2), exceeded $700; and
‘‘(B) a description in writing of the con-
sumer’s rights under this title, as prescribed by
the Federal Trade Commission under section
609(c)(3); and
‘‘(C) a reasonable period (not required to
exceed 5 business days following receipt of the re-
port by the consumer) to respond to any infor-
mation in the report that is disputed by the
consumer, and notice in writing of the oppor-
tunity for the consumer to respond in that pe-
riod.
‘‘(4) LIMITATION
ON
PURPOSES.—Subject to
paragraph (1), a consumer reporting agency may fur-
nish a consumer report, and a person may use a
consumer report, for employment purposes only under
the following circumstances:
‘‘(A) The employment requires or is ex-
pected to require a security clearance issued by
an agency of the United States as a condition for
employment.
‘‘(B) The employment requires or is ex-
pected to require an employee to be covered by a
fidelity bond.
‘‘(C) The employment requires or is ex-
pected to require an employee, on a regular basis
H. R. 1383—2 
(2) the combined amount of tuition and fees for full-time 
attendance in the program of education in such academic year 
exceeded $17,500. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘approved program of education’’ has the 
meaning given that term in section 3313(b) of title 38, United 
States Code. 
(2) The term ‘‘established charges’’, with respect to a pro-
gram of education, means the actual charges (as determined 
pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the basis of a full academic year) for tuition and 
fees which similarly circumstanced nonveterans enrolled in the 
program of education would be required to pay. 
(3) The term ‘‘institution of higher learning’’ has the 
meaning given that term in section 3452(f) of title 38, United 
States Code. 
SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF LOAN GUARANTY FEE FOR CERTAIN SUBSE-
QUENT LOANS. 
(a) EXTENSION.—Section 3729(b)(2)(B) of title 38, United States 
Code, is amended— 
(1) in clause (i)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘January 1, 2004’’ and inserting 
‘‘October 1, 2011’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘3.00’’ both places it appears and 
inserting ‘‘3.30’’; 
(2) in clause (ii)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘January 1, 2004, and before October 
1, 2011’’ and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2011, and before October 
1, 2012’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘3.30’’ both places it appears and 
inserting ‘‘2.80’’; and 
(3) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘October 1, 2011’’ and 
inserting ‘‘October 1, 2012’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by subsection 
(a) shall take effect on the later of October 1, 2011, or the date 
of the enactment of this Act. 
Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IA
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 245
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require
three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 30, 1993
Mr. SMITH of Oregon (for himself, Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas, Mr. POMBO,
Mr. DEAL, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. ANDREWS of New Jersey, Mr. BUNNING,
Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. COX, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. EWING, Mr.
GALLEGLY, Mr. GOSS, Mr. HANCOCK, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. HAYES, Mr.
KINGSTON, Mr. LINDER, Mr. LIVINGSTON, Mrs. LLOYD, Mr. MCINNIS,
Mr. MONTGOMERY, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. PACKARD, Mr. PALLONE, Mr.
PARKER, Mr. PAXTON, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. ROHRBACHER,
Mr. ROWLAND, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr.
STUMP, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, Mr. TAYLOR of
Mississippi, Mr. UPTON, Mr. WELDON, Mr. ZELIFF, Mr. CALVERT, and
Mr. HERGER) introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to require three-fifths majorities for bills increas-
ing taxes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
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thirds of each House concurring therein), That the follow-
ing article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents
and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by
conventions in three-fourths of the several States within
seven years after the date of its submission for ratifica-
tion:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Any bill that would have the effect of
increasing any revenue may pass only by a three-fifths ma-
jority of the whole number of each House of Congress.
‘‘SECTION 2. Except as provided in this article, total
revenue of the United States Government for each fiscal
year shall not exceed 20 percent of the gross domestic
product. Any revenue in excess of the limit shall be used
to reduce the public debt of the United States Govern-
ment.
‘‘SECTION 3. A specific amount of additional revenue
above the limit in section 2 may be authorized for the cur-
rent or next fiscal year when a bill for this sole purpose
is passed by a three-fifths majority of the whole number
of each House of Congress and such bill becomes law.
‘‘SECTION 4. Upon the President’s request, the Con-
gress by a roll call vote may waive the first three sections
of this article for any fiscal year in which a declaration
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of war is in effect. Any law that has the effect of increas-
ing any revenue, if adopted when a waiver is in effect,
shall expire no later than 2 years after the law is adopted.
‘‘SECTION 5. This article shall take effect for the first
fiscal year beginning after its ratification.’’.
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IA
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 248
Entitled the ‘‘Citizen’s Tax Protection Amendment’’, proposing an amendment
to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit retroactive taxation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 3, 1993
Mr. ROYCE introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Entitled the ‘‘Citizen’s Tax Protection Amendment’’, propos-
ing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to prohibit retroactive taxation.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
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ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘Congress shall pass no law increasing taxes or fees
which takes effect prior to its enactment.’’.
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