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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4376
To suspend temporarily the duty on Levafix Blue CA/Remazol Blue CA.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Levafix Blue CA/
Remazol Blue CA.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LEVAFIX BLUE CA/REMAZOL BLUE CA.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.27
Cuprate(4-), [2-
[[3- [[sub-
stituted]- 1,3,5-
triazin- 2-
yl]amino]- 2-hy-
droxy-5-
sulfophenyl]
(substituted)azo],
sodium salt (CAS
No. 156830–72–
7 (Accn
158282)) (pro-
vided for in sub-
heading
3204.16.30) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2005
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies to articles entered, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4377
To suspend temporarily the duty on Remazol Yellow RR Gran.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Remazol Yellow RR
Gran.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REMAZOL YELLOW RR GRAN.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.26
Benzenesulfonic-
acid, 2-amino-4-
(cyanoamino)- 6-
[(3-sulfo-
phenyl)amino]-
1,3,5-triazin- 2-
yl]amino]-5- [[4-
[[2-(sulfooxy)
ethyl]sulfonyl]
phenyl]azo]-,
lithium/sodium
salt (CAS No.
189574–45–6
(accn 167501))
(provided for in
subheading
3204.16.30) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2005
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies to articles entered, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4378
To suspend temporarily the duty on Indanthren Blue CLF.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Indanthren Blue CLF.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INDANTHREN BLUE CLF.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.25
9,10-Anthra-
cenedione, 1,1′-
[(6-phenyl-1,3,5-
triazine- 2,4-
diyl)diimino]
bis[3-acetyl-4-
amino- (CAS No.
32220–82–9)
(provided for in
subheading
3204.15.30) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2005
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies to articles entered, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4379
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Sodium petroleum sulfonate.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Sodium
petroleum sulfonate.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SODIUM PETROLEUM SULFONATE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.34.01 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended
in the effective period column by striking the date con-
tained therein and inserting ‘‘12/31/2006’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4382
To suspend temporarily the duty on Acetyl Chloride.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Acetyl Chloride.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ACETYL CHLORIDE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.02
Acetyl Chloride
(CAS No. 75–
36–5) (provided
for in subheading
2915.90.50) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2006
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
(e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall take effect in taxable years beginning
after December 31, 2000.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4380
To suspend temporarily the duty on Chloroacetic acid.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Chloroacetic acid.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CHLOROACETIC ACID.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.03
Chloroacetic acid
(CAS No. 79–
11–8) (provided
for in subheading
2915.40.10) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2006
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4381
To suspend temporarily the duty on Indanthren Yellow F3GC.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Indanthren Yellow
F3GC.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. INDANTHREN YELLOW F3GC.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.24
[1,1′-Biphenyl]-
4-carboxamide,
4′,4′′′-azobis[N-
(9,10-dihydro-
9,10-dioxo-1-
anthracenyl)
(CAS No.
12227–50–8)
(provided for in
subheading
3204.15.80) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2005
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies to articles entered, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the 15th day
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4383
To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Methoxy-phenacychloride.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Methoxy-
phenacychloride.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. 4-METHOXY-PHENACYCHLORIDE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.01
4-Methoxy-
phenacychloride
(CAS No. 2196–
99–8) (provided
for in subheading
2914.70.40) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2006
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4384
To suspend temporarily the duty on 3-Methoxy-thiophenol.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on 3-Methoxy-thiophenol.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. 3-METHOXY-THIOPHENOL.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.29.90
3-Methoxy-
thiophenol (CAS
No. 15570–12–
4) (provided for
in subheading
2930.90.90) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2006
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4445
To suspend temporarily the duty on leaf alcohol.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mr. RANGEL introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on leaf alcohol.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LEAF ALCOHOL.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new subheading:
‘‘
9902.34.31
Cis-3-Hexen-1-ol
(CAS No. 928–
96–1) (provided
for in subheading
2905.29.90) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2005
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4385
To suspend temporarily the duty on Levafix Brilliant Red E-6BA.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Levafix Brilliant Red
E-6BA.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LEVAFIX BRILLIANT RED E-6BA.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.23
Naphthalenedi-
sulfonic acid, 5-
(benzoylamino)-
3-[[5-[[(5-
chloro-2,6-
difluoro-4-
pyrimidinyl)
amino]methyl]-
1-sulfo-2-
naphthalenyl]
azo]-4-hydroxy-,
lithium sodium
salt (CAS No.
83400–12–8)
(provided for in
subheading
3204.16.20) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2005
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4386
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Isobornyl Acetate.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Isobornyl
Acetate.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ISOBORNYL ACETATE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.29.71 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended
in the effective period column by striking the date con-
tained therein and inserting ‘‘12/31/2006’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
‘‘
9902.39.10
Polymer of phe-
nol, 4,4′-(1-
methylethyliden-
e)bis-, polymer
with
(chloromethy-
l)oxiranel and
phenol polymer
with formalde-
hyde modified
with chloro acetic
acid (provided
for in subheading
3909.40.00) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2005
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4387
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2,4-xylidine.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2,4-xylidine.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. 2,4-XYLIDINE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.29.89
2,4-xylidine
(CAS No. 95–
68–1) (provided
for in subheading
2921.42.65) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2006
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4388
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain TAED chemicals.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain
TAED chemicals.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CERTAIN TAED CHEMICALS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.29.70 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States is amended
in the effective period column by striking the date con-
tained therein and inserting ‘‘12/31/2006’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4389
To suspend temporarily the duty on Remazol Br. Blue BB 133%.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Remazol Br. Blue BB
133%.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. REMAZOL BR. BLUE BB 133%.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.22
Cuprate(4-),
[4,5-dihydro- 4-
[[8-hydroxy- 7-
[[2-hydroxy- 5-
methoxy- 4-[[2-
(sul-fooxy)ethyl]
sulfonyl]
phenyl]azo]-6-
sulfo-2- naphtha-
lenyl]azo]-5-oxo-
1- (4-
sulfophenyl)- 1H-
pyrazole- 3-
carboxylato(6-)]-,
sodium (CAS No.
90341–71–2)
(provided for in
subheading
3204.16.30) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2005
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 438
To eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 6, 2001
Mr. ENGLISH (for himself, Ms. HART, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. SCHAFFER, Ms. RIV-
ERS, Mr. BALDACCI, and Mr. GOODE) introduced the following bill; which
was referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition
to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi-
sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of
Congress.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ELIMINATION OF AUTOMATIC PAY ADJUST-
MENTS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
Section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act
of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 31) is amended—
(1) by striking paragraph (2); and
(2) in paragraph (1)—
(A) by striking ‘‘(1) The’’ and inserting
‘‘The’’;
(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A)
through (C) as paragraphs (1) through (3), re-
spectively; and
(C) by striking ‘‘, as adjusted by para-
graph (2) of this subsection’’.
Æ
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4390
To suspend temporarily the duty on Fast Navy Salt RA.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Fast Navy Salt RA.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FAST NAVY SALT RA.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.21
Benzenedia-
zonium, 4-[(2,6-
dichloro-4-
nitrophenyl)azo]-
2,5-dimethoxy-,
(T-4)-tet-
rachloroz-
incate(2-) (2:1)
(CAS No.
63224–47–5)
(provided for in
subheading
2927.00.30) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2005
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4391
To suspend temporarily the duty on Levafix Royal Blue E-FR.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on Levafix Royal Blue
E-FR.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. LEVAFIX ROYAL BLUE E-FR.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.20
Ethanol,2,2′-
[[6,13-dichloro-3,
10-bis[[2(sul-
fooxy)
ethyl]amino]
tripheno- dioxazi-
nediyl] bis(sul-
fonyl)]bis-,
bis(hydrogen sul-
fate) (ester), po-
tassium sodium
salt (CAS No.
108692–09–7)
(provided for in
subheading
3204.16.30) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2005
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4392
To suspend temporarily the duty on p-Chloro aniline.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on p-Chloro aniline.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. P-CHLORO ANILINE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.06
p-Chloro aniline
(CAS No. 106–
47–8) (provided
for in subheading
2921.42.90) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2006
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4393
To suspend temporarily the duty on esters and sodium esters of
Parahydroxybenzoic Acid.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mrs. MYRICK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on esters and sodium esters
of Parahydroxybenzoic Acid.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 
1. 
ESTERS 
AND 
SODIUM 
ESTERS 
OF
PARAHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
‘‘
9902.30.05
Esters and so-
dium esters of
Parahydroxyben-
zoic Acid (CAS
Nos. 99–76–3,
94–13–3, 120–
47–8, 94–26–8,
94–18–8, 5026–
62–0, 35285–69–
9, 35285–68–8,
36457–20–2)
(provided for in
subheadings
2918.29.75 and
2918.29.65) .......
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2006
’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
I
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4394
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for regional cost
of living adjustments.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 16, 2002
Mr. NADLER 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 provide
for regional cost of living adjustments.
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 ‘‘Tax Equity Act’’.
SEC. 2. REGIONAL COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS IN INDI-
VIDUAL INCOME TAX RATES.
(a) GENERAL RULE.—Subsection (f) of section 1 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to adjust-
ments in tax tables so that inflation will not result in tax
increases) is amended by adding at the end the following
new paragraphs:
‘‘(8) 
REGIONAL
COST-OF-LIVING
ADJUST-
MENTS.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an indi-
vidual, the rate table otherwise in effect under
this section for any taxable year (determined
after the application of paragraph (1)) shall be
further adjusted as provided in subparagraph
(B).
‘‘(B) METHOD OF MAKING REGIONAL AD-
JUSTMENT.—The rate table otherwise in effect
under this section with respect to any individual
for any taxable year shall be adjusted as fol-
lows:
‘‘(i) The minimum and maximum dol-
lar amounts otherwise in effect for each
rate bracket shall be multiplied by the ap-
plicable multiplier (for the calendar year in
which the taxable year begins) which ap-
plies to the statistical area in which the in-
dividual’s primary place of abode during
the taxable year is located.
‘‘(ii) The rate applicable to any rate
bracket (as adjusted by clause (i)) shall
not be changed.
‘‘(iii) The amount setting forth the
tax shall be adjusted to the extent nec-
essary to reflect the adjustments in the
rate brackets.
If any amount determined under clause (i) is
not a multiple of $50, such amount shall be
rounded to the nearest multiple of $50.
‘‘(9) DETERMINATION OF MULTIPLIERS.—
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than De-
cember 15 of each calendar year, the Secretary
shall prescribe an applicable multiplier for each
statistical area of the United States, which shall
apply to taxable years beginning during the suc-
ceeding calendar year.
‘‘(B) DETERMINATION OF MULTIPLIERS.—
‘‘(i) For each statistical area where
the cost-of-living differential for any cal-
endar year is greater than 100 percent, the
applicable multiplier for such calendar year
shall be 100 percent of such differential.
‘‘(ii) For each statistical area where
the cost-of-living differential for any cal-