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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 724
To authorize appropriations to carry out part B of title I of the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act, relating to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 26, 2001
Mr. BASS (for himself and Mr. BOUCHER) introduced the following bill; which
was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To authorize appropriations to carry out part B of title
I of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, relating
to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE.
Section 166 of the Energy Policy and Conservation
Act (42 U.S.C. 6246) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘for fiscal year 2000’’; and
(2) by striking ‘‘, to remain available only
through March 31, 2000’’.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 724
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 7, 2001
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources
AN ACT
To authorize appropriations to carry out part B of title
I of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, relating
to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 724 RFS1S
SECTION 1. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE.
Section 166 of the Energy Policy and Conservation
Act (42 U.S.C. 6246) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘for fiscal year 2000’’; and
(2) by striking ‘‘, to remain available only
through March 31, 2000’’.
Passed the House of Representatives March 6,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IB
Union Calendar No. 5
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 724
[Report No. 107–6]
To authorize appropriations to carry out part B of title I of the Energy
Policy and Conservation Act, relating to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 26, 2001
Mr. BASS (for himself and Mr. BOUCHER) introduced the following bill; which
was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
MARCH 6, 2001
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To authorize appropriations to carry out part B of title
I of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, relating
to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE.
Section 166 of the Energy Policy and Conservation
Act (42 U.S.C. 6246) is amended—
(B) in the case of the total amount of fees,
not be greater than the total amount appro-
priated to the Secretary of Commerce for sala-
ries and expenses directly attributable to reg-
istration of manufacturers and having products
included in the information provided under sec-
tion 2(a).
(3) CREDITING AND AVAILABILITY OF FEES.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Fees collected for a fis-
cal year pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be
credited to the appropriation account for sala-
ries and expenses of the Secretary of Commerce
and shall be available in accordance with appro-
priation Acts until expended without fiscal year
limitation.
(B) COLLECTIONS
AND
APPROPRIATION
ACTS.—The fees imposed under paragraph
(1)—
(i) shall be collected in each fiscal
year in an amount equal to the amount
specified in appropriation Acts for such fis-
cal year, and
(ii) shall only be collected and avail-
able for the costs described in paragraph
(2).
(1) by striking ‘‘for fiscal year 2000’’; and
(2) by striking ‘‘, to remain available only
through March 31, 2000’’.
Union Calendar No. 5
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 724
[Report No. 107–6]
A BILL
To authorize appropriations to carry out part B of
title I of the Energy Policy and Conservation
Act, relating to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
MARCH 6, 2001
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
(3) To provide the public with opportunities for 
educational activities in a manner compatible with 
paragraph (1). 
(g) FORMER UNION CHAPEL MINE SITE.—For the 
purposes of this section, the term ‘‘former Union Chapel 
Mine site’’ means the 35 acres of land (and all related 
facilities and other appurtenances thereon) generally de-
picted on the map entitled ‘‘Union Chapel Mine’’, ASMC 
permit number 3778, for permanent preservation of that 
property.
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2003, 
through 
July 
31, 
2004’’ 
and 
inserting 
‘‘$110,000,000 for fiscal year 2004’’. 
SEC. 6. SPORT FISHING AND BOATING SAFETY. 
(a) FUNDING FOR NATIONAL OUTREACH AND COM-
MUNICATIONS PROGRAM.—Section 4(c)(6) of the Dingell-
Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 
777c(c)(6)) is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(6) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;’’. 
(b) CLEAN VESSEL ACT FUNDING.—Section 4(b)(4) 
of such Act (16 U.S.C. 777c(b)(4)) is amended—
(1) in the paragraph heading by striking 
‘‘FIRST 9 MONTHS OF’’; 
(2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)—
(A) by striking ‘‘the period of October 1, 
2003, through July 31, 2004’’ and inserting 
‘‘fiscal year 2004’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘$68,333,332’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘$82,000,000’’; 
(3) 
in 
subparagraph 
(A) 
by 
striking 
‘‘$8,333,332’’ and inserting ‘‘$10,000,000’’; and 
(4) 
in 
subparagraph 
(B) 
by 
striking 
‘‘$6,666,668’’ and inserting ‘‘$8,000,000’’. 
(c) BOAT SAFETY FUNDS.—Section 13106(c) of title 
46, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘$4,166,668’’ and inserting 
‘‘$5,000,000’’; and 
(2) by striking ‘‘$1,666,668’’ and inserting 
‘‘$2,000,000’’. 
SEC. 7. EXTENSION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT PROGRAMS. 
(a) ALLOCATING AMOUNTS.—Section 5309(m) of 
title 49, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in paragraph (1)—
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A) by striking ‘‘2003 and for the period of Oc-
tober 1, 2003, through July 31,’’; 
(B) in subparagraph (A) by striking ‘‘, ex-
cept’’ and all that follows before the semicolon 
and inserting ‘‘, except for fiscal year 2004 dur-
ing which $1,206,506,000 will be available’’; 
(C) in subparagraph (B) by striking ‘‘, ex-
cept’’ and all that follows before the semicolon 
and inserting ‘‘, except for fiscal year 2004 dur-
ing which $1,323,794,000 will be available’’; 
and 
(D) in subparagraph (C) by striking ‘‘, ex-
cept’’ and all that follows before the period and 
inserting ‘‘, except for fiscal year 2004 during 
which $607,200,000 will be available’’; 
(2) in paragraph (2)(B)—
SEC. 4. PENALTY.
Any manufacturer of a product who knowingly reg-
isters a product under section 3 which is not ‘‘Made in
America’’—
(1) shall be subject to a civil penalty of not
more than $7500 which the Secretary of Commerce
may assess and collect, and
(2) shall not offer such product for purchase by
the Federal Government.
SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act:
(1) The term ‘‘Made in America’’ has the
meaning given unqualified ‘‘Made in U.S.A.’’ or
‘‘Made in America’’ claims for purposes of laws ad-
ministered by the Federal Trade Commission.
(2) The term ‘‘product’’ means a product with
a retail value of at least $250.
SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this Act or in any regulation promulgated
under section 3 shall be construed to alter, amend, modify,
or otherwise affect in any way, the Federal Trade Com-
mission Act or the opinions, decisions, rules, or any guid-
ance issued by the Federal Trade Commission regarding
the use of unqualified ‘‘Made in U.S.A.’’ or ‘‘Made in
America’’ claims in labels on products introduced, deliv-
SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this Act or in any regulation promulgated
under section 3 shall be construed to alter, amend, modify,
or otherwise affect in any way, the Federal Trade Com-
mission Act or the opinions, decisions, rules, or any guid-
ance issued by the Federal Trade Commission regarding
the use of unqualified ‘‘Made in U.S.A.’’ or ‘‘Made in
America’’ claims in labels on products introduced, deliv-
ered for introduction, sold, advertised, or offered for sale
in commerce.
Passed the House of Representatives March 14,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
IB
Union Calendar No. 16
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 725
[Report No. 107–21]
To establish a toll free number under the Federal Trade Commission to
assist consumers in determining if products are American-made.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 26, 2001
Mr. TRAFICANT (for himself and Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
MARCH 13, 2001
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To establish a toll free number under the Federal Trade
Commission to assist consumers in determining if prod-
ucts are American-made.
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 ‘‘Made in America In-
formation Act’’.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF TOLL FREE NUMBER PILOT
PROGRAM.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—If the Secretary of Commerce
determines, on the basis of comments submitted in the
rulemaking under section 3, that—
(1) interest among manufacturers is sufficient
to warrant the establishment of a 3-year toll free
number pilot program, and
(2) manufacturers will provide fees under sec-
tion 3(c) so that the program will operate without
cost to the Federal Government,
the Secretary shall establish such program solely to help
inform consumers whether a product is ‘‘Made in Amer-
ica’’. The Secretary shall publish the toll-free number by
notice in the Federal Register.
(b) CONTRACT.—The Secretary of Commerce shall
enter into a contract for—
(1) the establishment and operation of the toll
free number pilot program provided for in subsection
(a), and
(2) the registration of products pursuant to
regulations issued under section 3,
which shall be funded entirely from fees collected under
section 3(c).
(c) USE.—The toll free number shall be used solely
to inform consumers as to whether products are registered
ered for introduction, sold, advertised, or offered for sale
in commerce.
Union Calendar No. 16
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 725
[Report No. 107–21]
A BILL
To establish a toll free number under the Federal
Trade Commission to assist consumers in deter-
mining if products are American-made.
MARCH 13, 2001
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 726
To amend title 18, United States Code, to ban using the Internet to obtain
or dispose of a firearm.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 26, 2001
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, to ban using the
Internet to obtain or dispose of a firearm.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. BAN ON USING THE INTERNET TO OBTAIN OR
DISPOSE OF A FIREARM.
(a) PROHIBITIONS.—Section 922 of title 18, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (y)
the following:
‘‘(z) It shall be unlawful for any person to use the
Internet to obtain or dispose of, or offer to obtain or dis-
pose of a firearm.’’.
(b) PENALTIES.—Section 924(a) of such title is
amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(7) Whoever willfully violates section 922(z)
shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more
than 1 year, or both.’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4914
To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the importance of utilizing 
existing, as well as emerging, biometric technology to improve aviation 
security, including airport perimeter access security. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 22, 2004
Mr. MICA (for himself, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. OBERSTAR, 
Mr. HOLDEN, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. LI-
PINSKI, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. BAKER, Mr. SHUSTER, Ms. NOR-
TON, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. RA-
HALL, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. CHOCOLA, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. 
ISAKSON, Mr. BEAUPREZ, Mr. HAYES, Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota, Mr. 
BACHUS, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. BOOZMAN, 
Mr. GERLACH, and Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the impor-
tance of utilizing existing, as well as emerging, biometric 
technology to improve aviation security, including airport 
perimeter access security.
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 ‘‘Aviation Biometric 
Technology Utilization Act’’. 
SEC. 2. USE OF BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY. 
Section 44903(h) of title 49, United States Code, is 
amended—
(1) in paragraph (4)(E) by striking ‘‘may pro-
vide for’’ and inserting ‘‘shall issue, not later than 
4 months after the date of enactment of the Aviation 
Biometric Technology Utilization Act, guidance for’’; 
and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(5) USE OF BIOMETRIC TECHNOLOGY IN AIR-
PORT ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS.—In issuing guid-
ance under paragraph (4)(E), the Under Secretary, 
in consultation with representatives of the aviation 
industry, shall establish at a minimum—
‘‘(A) comprehensive technical and oper-
ational system requirements and performance 
standards for the use of biometrics in airport 
access control systems (including airport perim-
eter access control systems) to ensure that the 
biometric systems are effective, reliable, and se-
cure; 
‘‘(B) procedures for implementing biomet-
ric systems—
SECTION 1. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT.
The Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES
‘‘SEC. 38. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products
within the meaning of section 3(a)(1) and shall be subject
to the Commission regulations published at section
1500.18(a)(12) and part 1512 of title 16, Code of Federal
Regulations.
‘‘(b) For the purpose of this section, the term ‘low-
speed electric bicycle’ means a two- or three-wheeled vehi-
cle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less
than 750 watts (1 h.p.), whose maximum speed on a paved
level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while
ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than
20 mph.
‘‘(c) To further protect the safety of consumers who
ride low-speed electric bicycles, the Commission may pro-
mulgate new or amended requirements applicable to such
vehicles as necessary and appropriate.
‘‘(d) This section shall supersede any State law or
requirement with respect to low-speed electric bicycles to
the extent that such State law or requirement is more
stringent than the Federal law or requirements referred
to in subsection (a).’’.
SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
For purposes of motor vehicle safety standards issued
and enforced pursuant to chapter 301 of title 49, United
States Code, a low-speed electric bicycle (as defined in sec-
tion 38(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act) shall not
be considered a motor vehicle as defined by section
30102(6) of title 49, United States Code.
Passed the House of Representatives March 6,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 727
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the twenty-third day of January, two thousand and two
An Act
To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that low-speed electric
bicycles are consumer products subject to such Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT.
The Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051 et seq.)
is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES
‘‘SEC. 38. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, low-
speed electric bicycles are consumer products within the meaning
of section 3(a)(1) and shall be subject to the Commission regulations
published at section 1500.18(a)(12) and part 1512 of title 16, Code
of Federal Regulations.
‘‘(b) For the purpose of this section, the term ‘low-speed electric
bicycle’ means a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with fully operable
pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1 h.p.), whose
maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely
by such a motor while ridden by an operator who weighs 170
pounds, is less than 20 mph.
‘‘(c) To further protect the safety of consumers who ride low-
speed electric bicycles, the Commission may promulgate new or
amended requirements applicable to such vehicles as necessary
and appropriate.
‘‘(d) This section shall supersede any State law or requirement
with respect to low-speed electric bicycles to the extent that such
State law or requirement is more stringent than the Federal law
or requirements referred to in subsection (a).’’.
SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
For purposes of motor vehicle safety standards issued and
enforced pursuant to chapter 301 of title 49, United States Code,
H. R. 727—2
a low-speed electric bicycle (as defined in section 38(b) of the Con-
sumer Product Safety Act) shall not be considered a motor vehicle
as defined by section 30102(6) of title 49, United States Code.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 727
To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that low-speed electric
bicycles are consumer products subject to such Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 27, 2001
Mr. STEARNS (for himself, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. BLUMENAUER,
Mr. BERMAN, Mr. OBERSTAR, and Mrs. CAPPS) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that
low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products subject
to such Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT.
The Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES
‘‘SEC. 38. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products
within the meaning of section 3(a)(1) and shall be subject
to the Commission regulations published at section
1500.18(a)(12) and part 1512 of title 16, Code of Federal
Regulations.
‘‘(b) For the purpose of this section, the term ‘low-
speed electric bicycle’ means a two- or three-wheeled vehi-
cle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less
than 750 watts (1 h.p.), whose maximum speed on a paved
level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while
ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than
20 mph.
‘‘(c) To further protect the safety of consumers who
ride low-speed electric bicycles, the Commission may pro-
mulgate new or amended requirements applicable to such
vehicles as necessary and appropriate.
‘‘(d) This section shall supersede any State law or
requirement with respect to low-speed electric bicycles to
the extent that such State law or requirement is more
stringent than the Federal law or requirements referred
to in subsection (a).’’.
SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
For purposes of motor vehicle safety standards issued
and enforced pursuant to chapter 301 of title 49, United
States Code, a low-speed electric bicycle (as defined in sec-
tion 38(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act) shall not
be considered a motor vehicle as defined by section
30102(6) of title 49, United States Code.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 727
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 7, 2001
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation
AN ACT
To amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to provide that
low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products subject
to such Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 727 RFS
SECTION 1. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT.
The Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2051
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘LOW-SPEED ELECTRIC BICYCLES
‘‘SEC. 38. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, low-speed electric bicycles are consumer products
within the meaning of section 3(a)(1) and shall be subject
to the Commission regulations published at section
1500.18(a)(12) and part 1512 of title 16, Code of Federal
Regulations.
‘‘(b) For the purpose of this section, the term ‘low-
speed electric bicycle’ means a two- or three-wheeled vehi-
cle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less
than 750 watts (1 h.p.), whose maximum speed on a paved
level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while
ridden by an operator who weighs 170 pounds, is less than
20 mph.
‘‘(c) To further protect the safety of consumers who
ride low-speed electric bicycles, the Commission may pro-
mulgate new or amended requirements applicable to such
vehicles as necessary and appropriate.
‘‘(d) This section shall supersede any State law or
requirement with respect to low-speed electric bicycles to
the extent that such State law or requirement is more
stringent than the Federal law or requirements referred
to in subsection (a).’’.
HR 727 RFS
SEC. 2. MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
For purposes of motor vehicle safety standards issued
and enforced pursuant to chapter 301 of title 49, United
States Code, a low-speed electric bicycle (as defined in sec-
tion 38(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act) shall not
be considered a motor vehicle as defined by section
30102(6) of title 49, United States Code.
Passed the House of Representatives March 6,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.