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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4930
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare
prescription drug discount card endorsement program.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 13, 2002
Mrs. CAPITO introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish
a Medicare prescription drug discount card endorsement
program.
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 ‘‘Senior Prescription
Savings Now Act of 2002’’.
Goshute) that continues in the Great Basin
today;
(5) the Great Basin housed internment camps
for Japanese-American citizens during World War
II, 1 of which, Topaz, was located within the Herit-
age Route Planning Area;
(6) the pioneer heritage of the Heritage Route
Planning Area includes the Pony Express route and
stations, the Overland Stage, and many examples of
19th century exploration of the western United
States;
(7) the Native American heritage of the Herit-
age Route Planning Area dates back thousands of
years and includes—
(A) archaeological sites;
(B) petroglyphs and pictographs;
(C) the westernmost village of the Fremont
culture; and
(D) communities of Western Shoshone,
Paiute, and Goshute tribes;
(8) the Heritage Route Planning Area contains
multiple biologically diverse ecological communities
that are home to exceptional species such as—
(A) bristlecone pines, the oldest living trees
in the world;
thereto no later than 1 year after the date of enact-
ment of this Act; 
(3) resolve interagency disputes regarding ma-
rine ecosystem health and in particular the imple-
mentation of this Act; 
(4) coordinate and certify agency ocean budgets 
regarding their sufficiency to achieve the policy set 
forth in section 101; and 
(5) submit to the President and publish at least 
once every 2 years a report on the condition of 
United States ocean waters. 
(c) RESOURCES.—In carrying out its functions under 
this Act, the Council may secure directly from any Federal 
agency or department any information it considers to be 
necessary to carry out its functions under this Act. Each 
such agency or department may cooperate with the Coun-
cil and, to the extent permitted by law, shall furnish such 
information (other than information described in section 
552(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) to the Coun-
cil, upon request of the Council. 
SEC. 502. CHAIR; MEMBERSHIP; FUNCTIONS. 
(a) CHAIR.—The National Oceans Advisor shall be 
the Chair of the Council. 
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Retirement Savings
Security Act of 2002’’.
SEC. 2. PENSIONS AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT AR-
RANGEMENT 
PROVISIONS 
MADE 
PERMA-
NENT.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 901 of the Economic
Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 is
amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
section:
‘‘(c) EXCEPTION.—Subsections (a) and (b) shall not
apply to the provisions of, and amendments made by, sub-
titles (A) through (F) of title VI (relating to pension and
individual retirement arrangement provisions).’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 901(b) of
such Act is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘and the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974’’ in the text, and
(2) by striking ‘‘OF CERTAIN LAWS’’ in the
heading.
Passed the House of Representatives June 21, 2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4931
AN ACT
To provide that the pension and individual retire-
ment arrangement provisions of the Economic
Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of
2001 shall be permanent.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4931
To provide that the pension and individual retirement arrangement provisions
of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
shall be permanent.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 13, 2002
Mr. PORTMAN (for himself and Mr. CARDIN) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To provide that the pension and individual retirement ar-
rangement provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax
Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 shall be permanent.
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 ‘‘Retirement Savings
Security Act of 2002’’.
SEC. 2. PENSIONS AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT AR-
RANGEMENT 
PROVISIONS 
MADE 
PERMA-
NENT.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 901 of the Economic
Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 is
amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
section:
‘‘(c) EXCEPTION.—Subsections (a) and (b) shall not
apply to the provisions of, and amendments made by, sub-
titles (A) through (F) of title VI (relating to pension and
individual retirement arrangement provisions).’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 901(b) of
such Act is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘and the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974’’ in the text, and
(2) by striking ‘‘OF CERTAIN LAWS’’ in the
heading.
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Calendar No. 441
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4931
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 24, 2002
Received and read the first time
JUNE 25, 2002
Read the second time and placed on the calendar
AN ACT
To provide that the pension and individual retirement ar-
rangement provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax
Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 shall be permanent.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 4931 PCS
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Retirement Savings
Security Act of 2002’’.
SEC. 2. PENSIONS AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT AR-
RANGEMENT 
PROVISIONS 
MADE 
PERMA-
NENT.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 901 of the Economic
Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 is
amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
section:
‘‘(c) EXCEPTION.—Subsections (a) and (b) shall not
apply to the provisions of, and amendments made by, sub-
titles (A) through (F) of title VI (relating to pension and
individual retirement arrangement provisions).’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 901(b) of
such Act is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘and the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974’’ in the text, and
(2) by striking ‘‘OF CERTAIN LAWS’’ in the
heading.
Passed the House of Representatives June 21, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 441
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4931
AN ACT
To provide that the pension and individual retire-
ment arrangement provisions of the Economic
Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of
2001 shall be permanent.
JUNE 25, 2002
Read the second time and placed on the calendar
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4933
To promote State historic tax credits.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 13, 2002
Mr. GEPHARDT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To promote State historic tax credits.
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 ‘‘Historic Rehabilitation
Enhancement Act of 2002’’.
SEC. 2. SPECIAL RULES FOR DISPOSITIONS OF STATE HIS-
TORIC TAX CREDITS.
(a) PROCEEDS
NOT
INCOME; REDUCTION
IN
BASIS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a taxpayer
who receives a State historic tax credit and transfers
(B) wildlife adapted to harsh desert condi-
tions;
(C) unique plant communities, lakes, and
streams; and
(D) native Bonneville cutthroat trout;
(9) the air and water quality of the Heritage
Route Planning Area is among the best in the
United States, and the clear air permits outstanding
viewing of the night skies;
(10) the Heritage Route Planning Area includes
unique and outstanding geologic features such as
numerous limestone caves, classic basin and range
topography with playa lakes, alluvial fans, volcanics,
cold and hot springs, and recognizable features of
ancient Lake Bonneville;
(11) the Heritage Route Planning Area includes
an unusual variety of open space and recreational
and educational opportunities because of the great
quantity of ranching activity and public land (includ-
ing city, county, and State parks, national forests,
Bureau of Land Management land, and a national
park);
(12) there are significant archaeological, histor-
ical, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational re-
sources in the Great Basin to merit the involvement
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4935
To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 13, 2002
Mr. GILLMOR (for himself and Mr. GOODLATTE) (both by request) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period
to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned
A BILL
To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CON-
TROL ACT.
(a) AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3.—Section 3 of the
Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2602) is amend-
ed by adding at the end the following paragraphs:
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4936
To amend title 37, United States Code, to provide a dislocation allowance
under section 407 of such title to retired members of the uniformed
services and members on the temporary disability retired list moving
from their last duty station to their designated home.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 13, 2002
Mr. JONES of North Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To amend title 37, United States Code, to provide a disloca-
tion allowance under section 407 of such title to retired
members of the uniformed services and members on the
temporary disability retired list moving from their last
duty station to their designated home.
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 ‘‘Military Retiree Dis-
location Assistance Act’’.
SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN MEMBERS FOR DISLOCA-
TION ALLOWANCE WHEN ORDERED FROM
MEMBER’S LAST DUTY STATION TO MEM-
BER’S HOME.
(a) ELIGIBILITY
FOR PRIMARY DISLOCATION AL-
LOWANCE.—Subsection (a)(2) of section 407 of title 37,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
‘‘(H) A member who is retired, or placed on a
temporary disability retired list, under chapter 61 of
title 10, and the member’s dependents actually move
to a home selected by the member in accordance
with section 404(c)(2) of this title.’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection (e) of
such section is amended by inserting ‘‘(except as provided
in subsection (a)(2)(H))’’ before the period at the end.
(c) APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS.—The amend-
ments made by this section shall apply with respect to a
member of the uniformed services who is retired, or placed
on a temporary disability retired list, under chapter 61
of title 10, United States Code, at any time after the end
of the 60-day period beginning on the date of the enact-
ment of this Act.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4937
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to designate
that a portion or all of their income tax refunds be used jointly by
the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human
Services and the Office on Women’s Health of such Department to
improve the health of minorities and women.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 13, 2002
Mr. LEWIS of Georgia (for himself, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. JACK-
SON of Illinois, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. MCKINNEY, and Mr. PAYNE)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Com-
merce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow indi-
viduals to designate that a portion or all of their income
tax refunds be used jointly by the Office of Minority
Health of the Department of Health and Human Serv-
ices and the Office on Women’s Health of such Depart-
ment to improve the health of minorities and women.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
lished in section 1841 on a periodic basis upon re-
ceipt of a certification from the Secretary of Vet-
erans Affairs that a medicare-eligible veteran was
provided such outpatient care during the year in-
volved in a facility of the Department of Veterans
Affairs.
‘‘(3) DOCUMENTATION OF CARE PROVIDED.—
The Secretary and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
shall establish a mechanism under which the Sec-
retary may verify that a medicare-eligible veteran re-
ceived outpatient care from the Department of Vet-
erans Affairs.
‘‘(b) EFFECT
ON
ENROLLMENT
UNDER
THIS
PART.—The receipt of outpatient care from the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs during a year by a medicare-
eligible veteran shall not affect—
‘‘(1) the enrollment of the veteran under this
part; and
‘‘(2) the ability of the veteran to receive items
and services from participating physicians, health
care practitioners, providers of services, and sup-
pliers under this part and to have payment made for
such services under this part during the year.
‘‘(c) EFFECT ON CALCULATION OF PART B PRE-
MIUMS.—In determining a monthly actuarial rate for en-
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Council shall have 19 
voting members, as follows: 
(A) The Administrator of the National 
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 
(B) The Secretary of State. 
(C) The Secretary of the Interior. 
(D) The Secretary of Defense. 
(E) The Secretary of Agriculture. 
(F) The Secretary of Transportation. 
(G) The Secretary of Homeland Security. 
(H) The Secretary of Education. 
(I) The Secretary of Energy. 
(J) The Secretary of Health and Human 
Services. 
(K) The Administrator of the Environ-
mental Protection Agency. 
(L) The Director of the Office of Manage-
ment and Budget. 
(M) The Director of the National Science 
Foundation. 
(N) Four State governors appointed by the 
National Governors Association, who shall rep-
resent State and local interests. 
(O) The Administrator of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration.
$2,000,000 shall be awarded on a competitive 
basis to fund demonstration projects designed 
to test the effectiveness of tribal governments 
or tribal consortia in coordinating the provision 
to tribal families at risk of child abuse or ne-
glect of child welfare services and services 
under tribal programs funded under this part. 
‘‘(B) USE OF FUNDS.—A grant made to 
such a project shall be used—
‘‘(i) to improve case management for 
families eligible for assistance from such a 
tribal program; 
‘‘(ii) for supportive services and as-
sistance to tribal children in out-of-home 
placements and the tribal families caring 
for such children, including families who 
adopt such children; and 
‘‘(iii) for prevention services and as-
sistance to tribal families at risk of child 
abuse and neglect. 
‘‘(C) REPORTS.—The Secretary may re-
quire a recipient of funds awarded under this 
paragraph to provide the Secretary with such 
information as the Secretary deems relevant to 
enable the Secretary to facilitate and oversee
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. STUDY; REPORT.
(a) STUDY.—Pursuant to reclamation laws, the Sec-
retary of the Interior (hereafter in this Act referred to
as the ‘‘Secretary’’), through the Bureau of Reclamation
and in consultation with the Santee Sioux Tribe of Ne-
braska (hereafter in this section referred to as the
‘‘Tribe’’), shall conduct a feasibility study to determine the
most feasible method of developing a safe and adequate
municipal, rural, and industrial water treatment and dis-
tribution system for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska
that could serve the tribal community and adjacent com-
munities and incorporate population growth and economic
development activities for a period of 40 years.
(b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.—At the request of
the Tribe, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative
agreement with the Tribe for activities necessary to con-
duct the study required by subsection (a) regarding which
the Tribe has unique expertise or knowledge.
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after funds are
made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall
transmit to Congress a report containing the results of
the study required by subsection (a).
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary $500,000 to carry out this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives September 24,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4938
To direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation,
to conduct a feasibility study to determine the most feasible method
of developing a safe and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water
supply for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 13, 2002
Mr. OSBORNE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau
of Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility study to deter-
mine the most feasible method of developing a safe and
adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water supply
for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska, 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. STUDY; REPORT.
(a) STUDY.—Pursuant to reclamation laws, the Sec-
retary of the Interior (hereafter in this section referred
to as the ‘‘Secretary’’), through the Bureau of Reclama-
tion and in consultation with the Santee Sioux Tribe of
Nebraska (hereafter in this section referred to as the
‘‘Tribe’’), shall conduct a feasibility study to determine the
most feasible method of developing a safe and adequate
municipal, rural, and industrial water treatment and dis-
tribution system for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska
that could serve the tribal community and adjacent com-
munities and incorporate population growth and economic
development activities for a period of 40 years.
(b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.—At the request of
the Tribe, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative
agreement with the Tribe for activities necessary to con-
duct the study required by subsection (a) regarding which
the Tribe has unique expertise or knowledge.
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after funds are
made available to carry out this section, the Secretary
shall transmit to Congress a report containing the results
of the study required by subsection (a).
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $500,000
to carry out this section.
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107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4938
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs 
AN ACT 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau 
of Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility study to deter-
mine the most feasible method of developing a safe and 
adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water supply 
for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska, and for other 
purposes.
HR 4938 RFS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. STUDY; REPORT. 
(a) STUDY.—Pursuant to reclamation laws, the Sec-
retary of the Interior (hereafter in this Act referred to 
as the ‘‘Secretary’’), through the Bureau of Reclamation 
and in consultation with the Santee Sioux Tribe of Ne-
braska (hereafter in this section referred to as the 
‘‘Tribe’’), shall conduct a feasibility study to determine the 
most feasible method of developing a safe and adequate 
municipal, rural, and industrial water treatment and dis-
tribution system for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska 
that could serve the tribal community and adjacent com-
munities and incorporate population growth and economic 
development activities for a period of 40 years. 
(b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.—At the request of 
the Tribe, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative 
agreement with the Tribe for activities necessary to con-
duct the study required by subsection (a) regarding which 
the Tribe has unique expertise or knowledge. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after funds are 
made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall 
transmit to Congress a report containing the results of 
the study required by subsection (a).
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Union Calendar No. 391
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4938
[Report No. 107–643]
To direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation,
to conduct a feasibility study to determine the most feasible method
of developing a safe and adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water
supply for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 13, 2002
Mr. OSBORNE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
SEPTEMBER 5, 2002
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau
of Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility study to deter-
mine the most feasible method of developing a safe and
adequate municipal, rural, and industrial water supply
for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska, 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. STUDY; REPORT.
(a) STUDY.—Pursuant to reclamation laws, the Sec-
retary of the Interior (hereafter in this section referred
to as the ‘‘Secretary’’), through the Bureau of Reclama-
tion and in consultation with the Santee Sioux Tribe of
Nebraska (hereafter in this section referred to as the
‘‘Tribe’’), shall conduct a feasibility study to determine the
most feasible method of developing a safe and adequate
municipal, rural, and industrial water treatment and dis-
tribution system for the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska
that could serve the tribal community and adjacent com-
munities and incorporate population growth and economic
development activities for a period of 40 years.
(b) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.—At the request of
the Tribe, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative
agreement with the Tribe for activities necessary to con-
duct the study required by subsection (a) regarding which
the Tribe has unique expertise or knowledge.
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after funds are
made available to carry out this section, the Secretary
shall transmit to Congress a report containing the results
of the study required by subsection (a).
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $500,000
to carry out this section.
Union Calendar No. 391
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4938
[Report No. 107–643]
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior, through the
Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility
study to determine the most feasible method of
developing a safe and adequate municipal, rural,
and industrial water supply for the Santee Sioux
Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2002
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed