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(2) by striking ‘‘an increase in the cost of living
or’’ in clause (iii) of subparagraph (B), and
(3) by adding after clause (iii) the following:
‘‘In the case of any calendar year beginning after
1995, the dollar amount referred to in clause (iii)
shall be increased by an amount equal to such dollar
amount multiplied by the cost-of-living adjustment
determined under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar
year, by substituting ‘calendar year 1994’ for ‘cal-
endar year 1992’ in subparagraph (B) thereof. If
any dollar amount after being increased under the
preceding sentence is not a multiple of $10, such
dollar amount shall be rounded to the nearest mul-
tiple of $10 (or, if such dollar amount is a multiple
of $5, such dollar amount shall be increased to the
next higher multiple of $10).’’
SEC. 803. FAILURE TO AGREE TO EXTENSION NOT TAKEN
INTO ACCOUNT.
Paragraph (1) of section 7430(b) (relating to require-
ment that administrative remedies be exhausted) is
amended by adding at the end the following new sentence:
‘‘Any failure to agree to an extension of the time for the
assessment of any tax shall not be taken into account for
purposes of determining whether the prevailing party
meets the requirements of the preceding sentence.’’
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 656
To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make
organizations controlled by individuals who promote prejudice or bias
based on race, religion, or ethnicity ineligible for assistance under pro-
grams administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 24, 1995
Mr. KING introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Banking and Financial Services
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment to make organizations controlled by individuals who
promote prejudice or bias based on race, religion, or
ethnicity ineligible for assistance under programs admin-
istered by the Secretary, 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 ‘‘Hate Group Public
Funding Exclusion Act’’.
SEC. 2. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Housing and
Urban Development (in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Sec-
retary) may—
(1) deem an organization to be ineligible for as-
sistance within the jurisdiction of the Department if
the Secretary determines that such organization is
controlled by an individual or individuals who pro-
mote prejudice or bias based on race, religion, or
ethnicity; and
(2) refuse to provide assistance within the juris-
diction of the Department to an organization be-
cause of the determination under paragraph (1),
notwithstanding any other qualifications of the orga-
nization to receive such assistance.
(b) DETERMINATION OF CONTROL.—The Secretary
shall determine whether an organization is controlled by
an individual or individuals for purposes of subsection (a).
SEC. 3. DEFINITION.
For purposes of this Act, the term ‘‘assistance within
the jurisdiction of the Department’’ includes any contract,
grant, loan, cooperative agreement, insurance or guaran-
tee of a loan, mortgage, or pool of mortgages, or other
form of financial assistance provided through the Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development.
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termination of advisory committees) shall not apply to the 
Advisory Committee. 
(g) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Effective on the date on 
which the Advisory Committee is established under 
subsection (a), section 9503(c) of the Omnibus 
Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (19 U.S.C. 2071 
note) is repealed. 
(2) REFERENCE.—Any reference in law to the 
Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of 
the United States Customs Service established under 
section 9503(c) of the Omnibus Budget Reconcili-
ation Act of 1987 (19 U.S.C. 2071 note) made on 
or after the date on which the Advisory Committee 
is established under subsection (a), shall be deemed 
a reference to the Commercial Customs Operations 
Advisory Committee established under subsection 
(a). 
SEC. 110. CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE AND EXPERTISE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner shall, in con-
sultation with the Committee on Finance of the Senate, 
the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Rep-
resentatives, and the Commercial Customs Operations Ad-
visory Committee established by section 109 of this Act, 
develop and implement Centers of Excellence and Exper-
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SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES.
Notwithstanding the time limitations of section 13 of
the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) the Federal En-
ergy Regulatory Commission, upon the request of the li-
censee for FERC Project No. 4204, 4660, and 4659 (and
after reasonable notice), is authorized, in accordance with
the good faith, due diligence, and public interest require-
ments of such section 13 and the Commission’s procedures
under such section, to extend the time required for com-
mencement of construction for the project for up to a max-
imum of 3 consecutive 2-year periods. This section shall
take effect for the project upon the expiration of the exten-
sion (issued by the Commission under such section 13)
of the period required for commencement of construction
of such project.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
1995.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 657
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
An Act
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction
of three hydroelectric projects in the State of Arkansas.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES.
Notwithstanding the time limitations of section 13 of the Fed-
eral Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, upon the request of the licensee for FERC Projects
numbered 4204, 4660, and 4659 (and after reasonable notice), is
authorized, in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and
public interest requirements of such section 13 and the Commis-
sion’s procedures under such section, to extend the time required
for commencement of construction for the project for up to a maxi-
mum of 3 consecutive 2-year periods. This section shall take effect
for the project upon the expiration of the extension (issued by
the Commission under such section 13) of the period required
for commencement of construction of such project.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
I
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 657
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the
construction of three hydroelectric projects in the State of Arkansas.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 24, 1995
Mrs. LINCOLN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applica-
ble to the construction of three hydroelectric projects
in the State of Arkansas.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES.
Notwithstanding the time limitations of section 13 of
the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) the Federal En-
ergy Regulatory Commission, upon the request of the li-
censee for FERC Project No. 4204, 4660, and 4659 (and
after reasonable notice), is authorized, in accordance with
the good faith, due diligence, and public interest require-
ments of such section 13 and the Commission’s procedures
under such section, to extend the time required for com-
mencement of construction for the project for up to a max-
imum of 3 consecutive 2-year periods. This section shall
take effect for the project upon the expiration of the exten-
sion (issued by the Commission under such section 13)
of the period required for commencement of construction
of such project.
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Calendar No. 238
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 657
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 14, 1995
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
AN ACT
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applica-
ble to the construction of three hydroelectric projects
in the State of Arkansas.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 657 PCS
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES.
Notwithstanding the time limitations of section 13 of
the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) the Federal En-
ergy Regulatory Commission, upon the request of the li-
censee for FERC Project No. 4204, 4660, and 4659 (and
after reasonable notice), is authorized, in accordance with
the good faith, due diligence, and public interest require-
ments of such section 13 and the Commission’s procedures
under such section, to extend the time required for com-
mencement of construction for the project for up to a max-
imum of 3 consecutive 2-year periods. This section shall
take effect for the project upon the expiration of the exten-
sion (issued by the Commission under such section 13)
of the period required for commencement of construction
of such project.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
1995.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 238
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 657
AN ACT
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power
Act applicable to the construction of three hydro-
electric projects in the State of Arkansas.
NOVEMBER 14, 1995
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
HR 660 RFS
SEC. 3. GOOD FAITH ATTEMPT AT COMPLIANCE DEFENSE
AGAINST CIVIL MONEY DAMAGES.
Section 807(b) of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C.
3607(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(5) GOOD FAITH RELIANCE.—(A) A person shall
not be held personally liable for monetary damages for a
violation of this title if such person reasonably relied, in
good faith, on the application of the exemption under this
subsection relating to housing for older persons.
‘‘(B) For the purposes of this paragraph, a person
engaged in the business of residential real estate trans-
actions may show good faith reliance on the application
of the exemption by showing that—
‘‘(i) such person has no actual knowledge that
the facility or community is not, or will not, be eligi-
ble for such exemption; and
‘‘(ii) the facility or community has certified to
such person, in writing and on oath or affirmation,
that the facility or community complies with the re-
quirements for such exemption.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives April 6, 1995.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
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Union Calendar No. 166
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 657
[Report No. 104–315]
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the
construction of three hydroelectric projects in the State of Arkansas.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 24, 1995
Mrs. LINCOLN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
NOVEMBER 7, 1995
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applica-
ble to the construction of three hydroelectric projects
in the State of Arkansas.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES.
Notwithstanding the time limitations of section 13 of
the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) the Federal En-
ergy Regulatory Commission, upon the request of the li-
censee for FERC Project No. 4204, 4660, and 4659 (and
after reasonable notice), is authorized, in accordance with
the good faith, due diligence, and public interest require-
ments of such section 13 and the Commission’s procedures
under such section, to extend the time required for com-
mencement of construction for the project for up to a max-
imum of 3 consecutive 2-year periods. This section shall
take effect for the project upon the expiration of the exten-
sion (issued by the Commission under such section 13)
of the period required for commencement of construction
of such project.
Union Calendar No. 166
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 657
[Report No. 104–315]
A BILL
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power
Act applicable to the construction of three hydro-
electric projects in the State of Arkansas.
NOVEMBER 7, 1995
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
I
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 658
To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1991 with respect to the application
of such Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 24, 1995
Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. MINETA, Mrs. MINK of
Hawaii, Ms. PELOSI, and Mr. MATSUI) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Economic and Educational Op-
portunities and, in addition, to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a pe-
riod to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con-
sideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commit-
tee concerned
A BILL
To amend the Civil Rights Act of 1991 with respect to
the application of such Act.
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 ‘‘Justice for Wards Cove
Workers Act’’.
SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS.
Section 402 of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 (42
U.S.C. 1981 note) is amended—
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ‘‘(a) IN GEN-
ERAL.—’’; and
(2) by striking subsection (b).
SEC. 3. APPLICATION AND CONSTRUCTION.
(a) APPLICATION.—For purposes of determining the
application of the amendments made by the Civil Rights
Act of 1991, such amendments shall apply to a case that
was subject to section 402(b) of the Civil Rights Act of
1991 (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment
of this Act) in the same manner and to the same extent
as such amendments apply to any case brought under title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et
seq.) that was not subject to section 402(b) of the Civil
Rights Act of 1991.
(b) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this Act shall be
construed to alter, or shall be considered to be evidence
of, congressional intent regarding the application of such
amendments to any case that was not subject to section
402(b) of the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
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expenses allowed as deduction) and by redesignating sub-
section (o) as subsection (n).
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to expenses paid or incurred
after the date of the enactment of this Act in taxable years
ending after such date.
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I
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 659
To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit Federal firearms licensees
to conduct firearms business with other such licensees at out-of-State
gun shows.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 24, 1995
Mr. OBERSTAR introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit Federal
firearms licensees to conduct firearms business with
other such licensees at out-of-State gun shows.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY OF FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENS-
EES TO CONDUCT FIREARMS BUSINESS WITH
OTHER SUCH LICENSEES AT OUT-OF-STATE
GUN SHOWS.
Section 923(j) of title 18, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after the 1st sentence the following:
‘‘Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, a
licensee may conduct firearms business with another li-
censee at such a gun show or event without regard to
whether the gun show or event is located in the State
which is specified on the license.’’.
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In the Senate of the United States,
December 6, 1995.
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representa-
tives (H.R. 660) entitled ‘‘An Act to amend the Fair Housing
Act to modify the exemption from certain familial status dis-
crimination prohibitions granted to housing for older per-
sons’’, do pass with the following
AMENDMENT:
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Housing for Older Per-
sons Act of 1995’’.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS.
Section 807(b)(2)(C) of the Fair Housing Act (42
U.S.C. 3607(b)(2)(C)) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(C) intended and operated for occupancy by
persons 55 years of age or older, and—
HR 660 EAS
‘‘(i) at least 80 percent of the occupied units
are occupied by at least one person who is 55
years of age or older;
‘‘(ii) the housing facility or community
publishes and adheres to policies and procedures
that demonstrate the intent required under this
subparagraph; and
‘‘(iii) the housing facility or community
complies with rules issued by the Secretary for
verification of occupancy, which shall—
‘‘(I) provide for verification by reliable
surveys and affidavits; and
‘‘(II) include examples of the types of
policies and procedures relevant to a deter-
mination of compliance with the require-
ment of clause (ii). Such surveys and affi-
davits shall be admissible in administrative
and judicial proceedings for the purposes of
such verification.’’.
SEC. 3. GOOD FAITH ATTEMPT AT COMPLIANCE; DEFENSE
AGAINST CIVIL MONEY DAMAGES.
Section 807(b) of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C.
3607(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
HR 660 EAS
‘‘(5)(A) A person shall not be held personally liable
for monetary damages for a violation of this title if such
person reasonably relied, in good faith, on the application
of the exemption under this subsection relating to housing
for older persons.
‘‘(B) For the purposes of this paragraph, a person may
only show good faith reliance on the application of the ex-
emption by showing that—
‘‘(i) such person has no actual knowledge that
the facility or community is not, or will not be, eligi-
ble for such exemption; and
‘‘(ii) the facility or community has stated for-
mally, in writing, that the facility or community
complies with the requirements for such exemption.’’.
Attest:
Secretary.
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 660
AN ACT
To amend the Fair Housing Act to modify the exemption
from certain familial status discrimination prohibitions
granted to housing for older persons.
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 ‘‘Housing for Older Per-
sons Act of 1995’’.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS.
Subparagraph (C) of section 807(b)(2) of the Fair
Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3607(b)(2)) is amended to read
as follows:
HR 660 EH
‘‘(C) that meets the following requirements:
‘‘(i) The housing is in a facility or commu-
nity intended and operated for the occupancy of
at least 80 percent of the occupied units by at
least one person 55 years of age or older.
‘‘(ii) The housing facility or community
publishes and adheres to policies and proce-
dures that demonstrate the intent required
under clause (i), whether or not such policies
and procedures are set forth in the governing
documents of such facility or community.
‘‘(iii) The housing facility or community
complies with rules made by the Secretary for
the verification of occupancy. Such rules shall
allow for that verification by reliable surveys
and affidavits and shall include examples of the
types of policies and procedures relevant to a
determination of compliance with the require-
ment of clause (ii). Such surveys and affidavits
shall be admissible in administrative and judi-
cial proceedings for the purposes of such ver-
ification.’’.
HR 660 EH
SEC. 3. GOOD FAITH ATTEMPT AT COMPLIANCE DEFENSE
AGAINST CIVIL MONEY DAMAGES.
Section 807(b) of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C.
3607(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(5) GOOD FAITH RELIANCE.—(A) A person shall
not be held personally liable for monetary damages for a
violation of this title if such person reasonably relied, in
good faith, on the application of the exemption under this
subsection relating to housing for older persons.
‘‘(B) For the purposes of this paragraph, a person
engaged in the business of residential real estate trans-
actions may show good faith reliance on the application
of the exemption by showing that—
‘‘(i) such person has no actual knowledge that
the facility or community is not, or will not, be eligi-
ble for such exemption; and
‘‘(ii) the facility or community has certified to
such person, in writing and on oath or affirmation,
that the facility or community complies with the re-
quirements for such exemption.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives April 6, 1995.
Attest:
Clerk.
104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 660
AN ACT
To amend the Fair Housing Act to modify the ex-
emption from certain familial status discrimina-
tion prohibitions granted to housing for older
persons.
H. R. 660
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the fourth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-five
An Act
To amend the Fair Housing Act to modify the exemption from certain familial
status discrimination prohibitions granted to housing for older persons.
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 ‘‘Housing for Older Persons
Act of 1995’’.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS.
Section 807(b)(2)(C) of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C.
3607(b)(2)(C)) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(C) intended and operated for occupancy by persons 55
years of age or older, and—
‘‘(i) at least 80 percent of the occupied units are occu-
pied by at least one person who is 55 years of age or
older;
‘‘(ii) the housing facility or community publishes and
adheres to policies and procedures that demonstrate the
intent required under this subparagraph; and
‘‘(iii) the housing facility or community complies with
rules issued by the Secretary for verification of occupancy,
which shall—
‘‘(I) provide for verification by reliable surveys and
affidavits; and
‘‘(II) include examples of the types of policies and
procedures relevant to a determination of compliance
with the requirement of clause (ii). Such surveys and
affidavits shall be admissible in administrative and
judicial proceedings for the purposes of such verifica-
tion.’’.
SEC. 3. GOOD FAITH ATTEMPT AT COMPLIANCE; DEFENSE AGAINST
CIVIL MONEY DAMAGES.
Section 807(b) of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3607(b))
is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
‘‘(5)(A) A person shall not be held personally liable for monetary
damages for a violation of this title if such person reasonably
relied, in good faith, on the application of the exemption under
this subsection relating to housing for older persons.
‘‘(B) For the purposes of this paragraph, a person may only
show good faith reliance on the application of the exemption by
showing that—
H. R. 660—2
‘‘(i) such person has no actual knowledge that the facility
or community is not, or will not be, eligible for such exemption;
and
‘‘(ii) the facility or community has stated formally, in writ-
ing, that the facility or community complies with the require-
ments for such exemption.’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.