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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4096
To ensure that certain unresolved commercial disputes between American
firms and Saudi Arabia are resolved satisfactorily.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 21, 1994
Mr. HILLIARD introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Affairs
A BILL
To ensure that certain unresolved commercial disputes be-
tween American firms and Saudi Arabia are resolved
satisfactorily.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. STEPS TO RESOLVE COMMERCIAL DISPUTES
WITH SAUDI ARABIA.
The President is encouraged to take, within 60 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, all necessary and
appropriate steps to ensure that the unresolved American
commercial claims against Saudi Arabia are resolved satis-
factorily. Such steps should include the issuance of a dip-
lomatic demarche to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia re-
questing that American firms be quickly and justly com-
pensated for damage resulting from their contract dis-
putes with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
SEC. 2. REPORTING REQUIREMENT.
Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the President shall report to the appropriate
committees of the Congress on the specific steps that the
United States Government has taken, in accordance with
this Act and section 9140(b) of the Department of De-
fense Appropriations Act, 1993 (Public Law 102–396), to
ensure that the unresolved American commercial claims
against Saudi Arabia are resolved satisfactorily.
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.
For purposes of this Act—
(1) the term ‘‘resolved satisfactorily’’ means the
settlement of an unresolved American commercial
claim against Saudi Arabia—
(A) that results in the signing by the
American firm of a legally executable release;
and
(B) that is consistent with the commitment
of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to resolve such
claims on a ‘‘mutually fair basis’’, such commit-
ment having been communicated to the Con-
gress in the report of the Secretary of Defense
dated March 6, 1993 that was submitted pursu-
ant to section 9140(c) of the Department of
Defense Appropriations Act, 1993 (Public Law
102–396); and
(2) the term ‘‘unresolved American commercial
claims against Saudi Arabia’’ means those claims of
American firms against the Kingdom of Saudi Ara-
bia—
(A) that were identified by the Department
of Commerce in a letter dated May 27, 1992,
to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle
East of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of
the United States House of Representatives;
(B) that were referred to in section 9140
of the Department of Defense Appropriations
Act, 1993 (Public Law 102–396); and
(C) that have not been resolved satisfac-
torily.
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penses (other than mileage), as authorized by law for 
Army personnel on active duty, for Army National Guard 
division, regimental, and battalion commanders while in-
specting units in compliance with National Guard Bureau 
regulations when specifically authorized by the Chief, Na-
tional Guard Bureau; supplying and equipping the Army 
National Guard as authorized by law; and expenses of re-
pair, modification, maintenance, and issue of supplies and 
equipment (including aircraft), $7,187,731,000. 
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR NATIONAL GUARD 
For expenses of training, organizing, and admin-
istering the Air National Guard, including medical and 
hospital treatment and related expenses in non-Federal 
hospitals; maintenance, operation, and repairs to struc-
tures and facilities; transportation of things, hire of pas-
senger motor vehicles; supplying and equipping the Air 
National Guard, as authorized by law; expenses for repair, 
modification, maintenance, and issue of supplies and 
equipment, including those furnished from stocks under 
the control of agencies of the Department of Defense; 
travel expenses (other than mileage) on the same basis as 
authorized by law for Air National Guard personnel on 
active Federal duty, for Air National Guard commanders 
while inspecting units in compliance with National Guard 
Bureau regulations when specifically authorized by the
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4098
To suspend through September 30, 1995, the duty on certain textile
manufacturing machinery.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 21, 1994
Mr. MONTGOMERY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend through September 30, 1995, the duty on certain
textile manufacturing machinery.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SUSPENSION OF DUTY ON CERTAIN TEXTILE-
MANUFACTURING MACHINERY.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tar-
iff Schedule of the United States is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.84.53
Used machinery for
the manufacture of
nonwoven textiles
by
hydroentanglement,
valued at not more
than $800,000
each (provided for
in subheading
8449.00.50) ...........
Free
No change
No change
On or before
9/30/95
’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The amendment made by section
1 shall apply with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date that
is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) RETROACTIVE PROVISION.—Notwithstanding sec-
tion 514 of the Tariff Act of 1930 or any other provision
of law, upon proper request filed with the Customs Service
within 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, any entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for con-
sumption, of goods described in heading 9902.84.53 of the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (as
added by section 1)—
(1) which was made after October 15, 1993,
and before the date that is 15 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and
(2) with respect to which there would have been
no duty if the amendment made by section 1 applied
to such entry or withdrawal,
shall be liquidated or reliquidated as if such amendment
applied to such entry or withdrawal.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 409
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to exclude from amounts treated
as wages in applying the earnings test remuneration for teaching in
public elementary or secondary schools.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mr. STEARNS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to exclude
from amounts treated as wages in applying the earnings
test remuneration for teaching in public elementary or
secondary schools.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXCLUSION OF REMUNERATION FOR TEACH-
ING IN PUBLIC ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY
SCHOOLS 
FROM 
AMOUNTS 
TREATED 
AS
WAGES IN DETERMINING EXCESS EARNINGS
FOR PURPOSES OF EARNINGS TEST.
Section 203(f)(5)(C) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 403(f)(5)(C)) is amended—
(1) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end;
(2) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘employer.’’ and
inserting ‘‘employer, or’’; and
(3) by adding after clause (ii) the following new
clause:
‘‘(iii) any remuneration for service per-
formed for an elementary or secondary school
(as defined in section 202(d)(7)(C)) in the pub-
lic school system of a State (as defined in sec-
tion 205(c)(2)(C)(iv)) or political subdivision
(as defined in section 218(b)(2)) of a State
which normally consists of the provision of
classroom instruction for not less than 15 hours
per week for the school year.’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by section 1 shall apply with
respect to taxable years beginning on or after January 1,
1994.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 40
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity
of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between
1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to examine the institution
of slavery, subsequent de jure and de facto racial and economic discrimi-
nation against African Americans, and the impact of these forces on
living African Americans, to make recommendations to the Congress
on appropriate remedies, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mr. CONYERS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
MARCH 14, 1994
Additional sponsors: Mr. DELLUMS, Miss COLLINS of Michigan, Mr. OWENS,
Mr. FLAKE, Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. JEFFER-
SON, Mr. STOKES, Mr. WHEAT, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. HILLIARD, and Mr.
LANTOS
A BILL
To acknowledge the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality,
and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and
the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and
to establish a commission to examine the institution of
slavery, subsequent de jure and de facto racial and eco-
nomic discrimination against African Americans, and the
impact of these forces on living African Americans, to
make recommendations to the Congress on appropriate
remedies, and for other purposes.
as amended (42 U.S.C. 402 note), and to the Department 
of Defense Military Retirement Fund, $27,075,933,000. 
MILITARY PERSONNEL, MARINE CORPS 
For pay, allowances, individual clothing, subsistence, 
interest on deposits, gratuities, permanent change of sta-
tion travel (including all expenses thereof for organiza-
tional movements), and expenses of temporary duty travel 
between permanent duty stations, for members of the Ma-
rine Corps on active duty (except members of the Reserve 
provided for elsewhere); and for payments pursuant to sec-
tion 156 of Public Law 97–377, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
402 note), and to the Department of Defense Military Re-
tirement Fund, $12,560,999,000. 
MILITARY PERSONNEL, AIR FORCE 
For pay, allowances, individual clothing, subsistence, 
interest on deposits, gratuities, permanent change of sta-
tion travel (including all expenses thereof for organiza-
tional movements), and expenses of temporary duty travel 
between permanent duty stations, for members of the Air 
Force on active duty (except members of reserve compo-
nents provided for elsewhere), cadets, and aviation cadets; 
for members of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps; and 
for payments pursuant to section 156 of Public Law 97– 
377, as amended (42 U.S.C. 402 note), and to the Depart-
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4136
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to institute certain reforms
relating to the provision of disability insurance benefits based on sub-
stance abuse and relating to representative payees, and for other pur-
poses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 24, 1994
Mr. HERGER (for himself, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. MCDADE, Mr. CONDIT, Mr.
LEWIS of Florida, Mr. POSHARD, Mr. EMERSON, Mr. MORAN, Mr.
BUYER, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr.
EWING, Mr. POMBO, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. DELAY, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. DOO-
LITTLE, Mr. BAKER of California, Mr. FAWELL, Mr. BAKER of Louisi-
ana, and Mr. MANN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to institute
certain reforms relating to the provision of disability
insurance benefits based on substance abuse and relating
to representative payees, 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 ‘‘Social Security Disabil-
ity and Rehabilitation Act of 1994’’.
entity knows or has reason to know such falsity, see chap-
ter 38 of title 31, United States Code.
‘‘(f) In the case of the second or subsequent imposi-
tion of an administrative or criminal penalty on any per-
son or other entity under this section, the Secretary may
exclude such person or entity from participation in any
program under this title and titles V, XVI, XVIII, and
XX, and may direct that such person or entity be excluded
from any State health care program (as defined in section
1128(h)) and any other Federal program as provided by
law.’’
(2) SSI.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Section 1632 of such
Act (42 U.S.C. 1383a) is amended by adding at
the end the following new subsections:
‘‘(c) For administrative penalties for false claims and
statements with respect to which an individual or other
entity knows or has reason to know such falsity, see chap-
ter 38 of title 31, United States Code.
‘‘(d) In the case of the second or subsequent imposi-
tion of an administrative or criminal penalty on any per-
son or other entity under this section, the Secretary may
exclude such person or entity from participation in any
program under this title and titles II, V, XVIII, and XX,
and may direct that such person or entity be excluded
SEC. 3. ALLOCATIONS TO FEDERAL DISABILITY INSURANCE
TRUST FUND.
(a) ALLOCATION WITH RESPECT TO WAGES.—Sec-
tion 201(b)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
401(b)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘(O) 1.20 per centum’’
and all that follows through ‘‘December 31, 1999, and so
reported,’’ and inserting ‘‘(O) 1.20 per centum of the
wages (as so defined) paid after December 31, 1989, and
before January 1, 1994, and so reported, (P) 1.88 per
centum of the wages (as so defined) paid after December
31, 1993, and before January 1, 2000, and so reported,
and (Q) 1.80 per centum of the wages (as so defined) paid
after December 31, 1999, and so reported,’’.
(b) ALLOCATION WITH RESPECT TO SELF-EMPLOY-
MENT INCOME.—Section 201(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
401(b)(2)) is amended striking ‘‘(O) 1.20 per centum’’
and all that follows through ‘‘December 31, 1999,’’ and
inserting ‘‘(O) 1.20 per centum of the amount of self-em-
ployment income (as so defined) so reported for any tax-
able year beginning after December 31, 1989, and before
January 1, 1994, (P) 1.88 per centum of the amount of
self-employment income (as so defined) so reported for
any taxable year beginning after December 31, 1993, and
before January 1, 2000, and (Q) 1.80 per centum of the
amount of self-employment income (as so defined) so re-
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4100
To limit the Seawolf submarine program to two vessels and to limit the
cost of procurement of those vessels.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 21, 1994
Mr. PORTER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To limit the Seawolf submarine program to two vessels and
to limit the cost of procurement of those vessels.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LIMITATION ON SEAWOLF SUBMARINE PRO-
GRAM.
(a) NUMBER OF VESSELS.—No more than two ves-
sels (designated as SSN–21 and SSN–22) may be con-
structed under the Seawolf attack submarine program.
(b) COST.—No more than $4,673,371,000 may be
obligated or expended for procurement of the SSN–21 and
SSN–22 Seawolf submarines.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4101
To amend title 28, United States Code, to create a southern division in
the Northern Judicial District of Illinois.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 21, 1994
Mr. SANGMEISTER (for himself, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. COSTELLO) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 28, United States Code, to create a southern
division in the Northern Judicial District of Illinois.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CREATION OF SOUTHERN DIVISION.
Section 93(a) of title 28, United States Code, is
amended—
(1) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘Grundy,
Kane, Kendall, Lake, La Salle, and Will’’ and in-
serting ‘‘Kane, and Lake’’; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(3) The Southern Division comprises the coun-
ties of Grundy, Kendall, La Salle, and Will.
Court for the Southern Division shall be held at
Joliet.’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—This Act and the amendments
made by this Act shall take effect 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(b) PENDING CASES NOT AFFECTED.—This Act and
the amendments made by this Act shall not affect any ac-
tion commenced before the effective date of this Act and
pending in the United States District Court for the North-
ern District of Illinois on such date.
(c) JURIES
NOT AFFECTED.—This Act and the
amendments made by this Act shall not affect the com-
position, or preclude the service, of any grand or petit jury
summoned, empaneled, or actually serving in the Northern
Judicial District of Illinois on the effective date of this
Act.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4102
For the relief of Jacques H. Mims.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 21, 1994
Mr. MCCOLLUM introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Jacques H. Mims.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. WAIVER OF CERTAIN NATURALIZATION RE-
QUIREMENTS FOR JACQUES H. MIMS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the inability of
Jacques H. Mims to meet the requirement of section 316
of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to phys-
ical presence within the United States, he shall be consid-
ered eligible for naturalization upon the filing of the ap-
propriate application for naturalization if he is otherwise
qualified for naturalization under such Act.
(b) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF
FEES.—Subsection (a) shall apply only if the application
for naturalization is filed with appropriate fees within 2
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4103
To codify regulations restricting the sale and donation of excess firearms
owned or held by Federal agencies.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 22, 1994
Mr. CASTLE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Operations
A BILL
To codify regulations restricting the sale and donation of
excess firearms owned or held by Federal agencies.
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 ‘‘Excess Federal Fire-
arms Act of 1994’’.
SEC. 2. RESTRICTIONS ON SALE AND DONATION OF EXCESS
FIREARMS OWNED OR HELD BY FEDERAL
AGENCIES.
(a) RESTRICTIONS ON SALE AND DONATION OF EX-
CESS FIREARMS.—A Federal agency that owns or holds
an excess firearm may dispose of it only in accordance
with subpart 101–42.1102–10 of title 41, Code of Federal
Regulations (establishing restrictions on sales and dona-
tions of excess firearms by Federal agencies), as in effect
on the date of the enactment of this Act, and other sub-
parts of that title referred to in that subpart (as in effect
on that date).
(b) LIMITATION ON WAIVERS BY ADMINISTRATOR OR
GENERAL SERVICES.—Notwithstanding any other law or
regulation, the Administrator of General Services may not
waive or otherwise authorize any deviation from any sub-
part referred to in subsection (a) with respect to the dis-
posal of excess firearms.
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, each of the terms
‘‘excess firearm’’ and ‘‘firearm’’ has the meaning that ap-
plies in subpart 101–42.001 of title 41, Code of Federal
Regulations.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4104
To suspend until January 1, 1996, the duty on certain chemicals.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 22, 1994
Mr. HOLDEN (for himself and Mr. MCMILLAN) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend until January 1, 1996, the duty on certain
chemicals.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCE.
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the
‘‘Miscellaneous Tariff Act of 1993’’.
(b) REFERENCE.—Except as otherwise expressly pro-
vided, whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is
expressed in terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a
chapter, subchapter, note, additional U.S. note, heading,
subheading, or other provision, the reference shall be con-
sidered to be made to a chapter, subchapter, note, addi-
tional U.S. note, heading, subheading, or other provision
of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
SEC. 2. 2-NITROBENZENESULFONYL CHLORIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.31.12
2-Nitrobenzene-
sulfonyl chloride
(CAS No. 1694–
92–4) (provided
for in sub-
heading
2904.90.45) ......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/95
’’.
SEC. 3. BETA NAPHTHOL.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.31.13
Beta Naphthol
(CAS No. 135–
19–3) (provided
for in sub-
heading
2907.15.50) ......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/95
’’.
SEC. 4. NEVILLE AND WINTER ACID.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new headings:
national service educational award under subtitle D of title
I of the National and Community Service Act of 1990.’’
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to amounts received after
October 1, 1993.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4106
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude national service
educational awards from gross income.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 22, 1994
Mrs. KENNELLY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude
national service educational awards from gross income.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXCLUSION OF NATIONAL SERVICE EDU-
CATIONAL AWARDS.
(a) GENERAL RULE.—Section 117 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to qualified scholarships)
is amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
section:
‘‘(e) NATIONAL SERVICE EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.—
Gross income shall not include any amount received as a
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4107
To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to remove the require-
ment that exposure resulting in stomach cancer occur before age 30,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 22, 1994
Mrs. MINK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to re-
move the requirement that exposure resulting in stomach
cancer occur before age 30, 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. REMOVAL OF REQUIREMENT THAT EXPOSURE
RESULTING IN STOMACH CANCER OCCUR BE-
FORE AGE 30.
Section 4(b)(2) of the Radiation Exposure Com-
pensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘(provided initial exposure occurred before age 30)’’.
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE CLAIMS FORMERLY
BARRED.
Section 8 of the Radiation Exposure Compensation
Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note) is amended—
(1) by inserting ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—’’ before
‘‘A claim’’; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section:
‘‘(b) 
STOMACH
CANCER
CLAIMS
FORMERLY
BARRED.—
‘‘(1) EXTENSION OF TIME.—A claim by an indi-
vidual described in section 4(a)(2), who submits the
documentation required by such section to show that
the individual contracted cancer of the stomach after
initial exposure that occurred at or after age 30,
shall be barred unless filed within 20 years after the
date of the enactment of this subsection.
‘‘(2) CLAIMS
PREVIOUSLY
DENIED.—An indi-
vidual may reapply for payment under this Act if the
individual’s claim under section 4(a)(2) was denied
before the date of the enactment of this subsection
on the grounds that the specific disease claimed by
the individual was cancer of the stomach and the
initial exposure of the individual did not occur before
age 30.’’.
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