datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
the total number of immigrant visas that are made avail-
able to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth under 
section 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, 
if applicable, the total number of immigrant visas that are 
made available to natives of the country of the aliens’ birth 
under section 202(e) of such Act. 
(e) 
DENIAL
OF
PREFERENTIAL
IMMIGRATION 
TREATMENT
FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES.—The natural 
parents, brothers, and sisters of Maria Eva Duran, Jessica 
Duran Cortes, Daniel Ivan Duran Cortes, and Jose Anto-
nio Duran Cortes shall not, by virtue of such relationship, 
be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act. 
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(vi) Information technology. 
(vii) Digital media. 
(viii) Clean technology. 
(ix) Defense technology. 
(x) Photonics technology. 
(xi) Electronic technology. 
(xii) Semiconductor technology. 
(xiii) Material science technology. 
(xiv) Aerospace. 
(xv) Communications. 
(xvi) Transportation. 
(4) 
OPERATIONAL
EXPENSES.—The 
term 
‘‘operational expenses’’ means the costs of operating 
a covered business accelerator, including overhead 
and management expenses. 
(5) PROOF OF CONCEPT ACTIVITIES.—The term 
‘‘proof of concept activities’’ means activities carried 
out to validate and confirm the commercial viability 
of a technology, including the generation of data, 
prototypes, and pilot trials with respect to the tech-
nology. 
(6) PURCHASED
SERVICES.—The term ‘‘pur-
chased services’’ means any training, counseling, or 
other assistance provided to an early-stage business 
in a targeted industry that is provided by a covered 
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business accelerator through an agreement with an-
other entity, and not by the accelerator directly. 
(7) SECRETARY.—The terms ‘‘Secretary’’ and 
‘‘Secretary of Commerce’’ mean the Secretary of 
Commerce acting through the Assistant Secretary of 
Commerce for Economic Development. 
(8) SMALL
BUSINESS
CONCERN.—The term 
‘‘small business concern’’ has the meaning given 
that term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 
U.S.C. 632). 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6123 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of rehabilita-
tive services for veterans with traumatic brain injury, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 
Mr. WALZ (for himself, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. 
PASCRELL) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the 
provision of rehabilitative services for veterans with trau-
matic brain injury, 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 ‘‘Veterans’ Traumatic 
Brain Injury Rehabilitative Services’ Improvements Act of 
2010’’. 
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SEC. 2. REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR VETERANS WITH 
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY. 
(a) REHABILITATION PLANS AND SERVICES.—Sec-
tion 1710C of title 38, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting before the 
semicolon the following: ‘‘with the goal of maxi-
mizing the individual’s independence and quality of 
life’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in paragraph (1)— 
(i) by inserting after ‘‘improving’’ the 
following: ‘‘(and sustaining improvement 
in)’’; 
(ii) by inserting ‘‘behavioral,’’ after 
‘‘cognitive’’; 
(iii) by inserting ‘‘and mental health’’ 
after ‘‘functioning’’; and 
(iv) by inserting ‘‘, quality of life,’’ 
after ‘‘independence’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘reha-
bilitative services and’’ before ‘‘rehabilitative 
components’’; and 
(C) in paragraph (3)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘treatments’’ the first 
place it appears and inserting ‘‘services’’; 
and 
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after the date of an employee classification 
determination with respect to such indi-
vidual, or 
‘‘(ii) the effective date of the first ap-
plicable final regulation issued by the Sec-
retary under subsection (a) with respect to 
such individual (or, if later, the first day of 
the first calendar quarter beginning more 
than 180 days after such regulation is 
issued). 
‘‘(B) EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION DETER-
MINATION.—The term ‘employee classification 
determination’ means, with respect to any indi-
vidual, a determination by the Secretary, in 
connection with an audit of the taxpayer which 
is described in section 7436 and which com-
mences after the date which is 1 year after the 
date of the enactment of this section, that a 
class of individuals holding positions with such 
taxpayer which are substantially similar to the 
position held by such individual are employees. 
‘‘(C) FIRST APPLICABLE FINAL REGULA-
TION.—The term ‘first applicable final regula-
tion’ means, with respect to any individual, the 
first final regulation (or other guidance of gen-
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(ii) by striking ‘‘treatments and’’ the 
second place it appears; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(h) For purposes of this section, and sections 1710D 
and 1710E of this title, the term ‘rehabilitative services’ 
includes— 
‘‘(1) rehabilitative services, as defined in section 
1701(8) of this title; 
‘‘(2) services (which may be of ongoing dura-
tion) to sustain, and prevent loss of, functional gains 
that have been achieved; and 
‘‘(3) any other services or supports that may 
contribute to maximizing an individual’s independ-
ence and quality of life.’’ 
(b) PROGRAM.—Section 1710D(a) of title 38, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) by inserting ‘‘and rehabilitative services’’ 
after ‘‘long-term care’’; and 
(2) by striking ‘‘treatment’’. 
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—Section 1710E(a) 
of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting 
‘‘, including rehabilitative services,’’ after ‘‘medical serv-
ices’’. 
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V 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6125 
For the relief of Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 
Mr. PASTOR of Arizona introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
For the relief of Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR NERY AN-
TONIO VELASQUEZ-ROBLERO. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) 
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act, Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero shall be eligible for 
issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status 
to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent resi-
dence upon filing an application for issuance of an immi-
grant visa under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment 
of status to lawful permanent resident. 
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(b) ADJUSTMENT
OF STATUS.—If Nery Antonio 
Velasquez-Roblero enters the United States before the fil-
ing deadline specified in subsection (c), he shall be consid-
ered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if 
otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status 
under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act 
as of the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(c) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF 
FEES.—Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the ap-
plication for issuance of an immigrant visa or the applica-
tion for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees 
within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(d) REDUCTION OF IMMIGRANT VISA NUMBER.— 
Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent res-
idence to Nery Antonio Velasquez-Roblero, the Secretary 
of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, 
during the current or next following fiscal year, the total 
number of immigrant visas that are made available to na-
tives of the country of the alien’s birth under section 
203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if appli-
cable, the total number of immigrant visas that are made 
available to natives of the country of the alien’s birth 
under section 202(e) of such Act. 
(e) 
DENIAL
OF
PREFERENTIAL
IMMIGRATION 
TREATMENT
FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES.—The natural 
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leged violation of any civil or criminal statute of 
such State. 
(2) OTHER STATE ACTIONS.—In addition to ac-
tions brought by an attorney general of a State 
under subsection (a) of this section, such an action 
may be brought by officers of such State who are 
authorized by the State to bring actions in such 
State on behalf of its residents. 
SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. 
As used in this Act— 
(1) the term ‘‘coin or precious metal dealer’’ 
means any person that sells or offer for sale for in-
vestment purposes gold coins or bullion or coins or 
bullion made of other precious metals; 
(2) the term ‘‘melt-value’’ means the reasonable 
estimated value of any coin or precious metal if such 
item were processed and refined; and 
(3) the term ‘‘reasonable resale value’’ means a 
reasonable price that the coin or precious metal 
dealer selling the coin or other precious metal deter-
mines that other coin or precious metal dealers 
would pay to purchase the coin or other precious 
metal from the consumer on the date that such coin 
or other precious metal is sold to the consumer. 
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parents, brothers, and sisters of Nery Antonio Velasquez- 
Roblero shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be ac-
corded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigra-
tion and Nationality Act. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6126 
To provide for 100 percent expensing for capital property placed in service 
on or after September 8, 2010, and before 2012. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 
Mr. GARAMENDI introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To provide for 100 percent expensing for capital property 
placed in service on or after September 8, 2010, and 
before 2012. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. 100 PERCENT EXPENSING FOR CAPITAL PROP-
ERTY PLACED IN SERVICE ON OR AFTER SEP-
TEMBER 8, 2010, AND BEFORE 2012. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 179 of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 (relating to election to expense certain 
depreciable business assets) is amended by adding at the 
end the following new subsection: 
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‘‘(f) SPECIAL RULES FOR 100 PERCENT EXPENSING 
PERIOD.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—In the case of property 
placed in service on or after September 8, 2010, and 
before January 1, 2012, subsection (b) shall not 
apply. 
‘‘(2) APPLICATION OF SECTION FOR PERIODS 
PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 8.—In the case of any taxable 
year which includes September 8, 2010, for the por-
tion of such taxable year prior to September 8, each 
of the dollar amounts in subsections (b) and (e) 
shall be reduced by the amount which bears the 
same ratio to such dollar amount as the number of 
days in such portion of the taxable year bears to 
365.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service on 
or after September 31, 2010. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6127 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the continued provision 
of health care services to certain veterans who were exposed to sodium 
dichromate while serving as a member of the Armed Forces at or near 
the water injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi 
Freedom. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 
Mr. BUYER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the 
continued provision of health care services to certain 
veterans who were exposed to sodium dichromate while 
serving as a member of the Armed Forces at or near 
the water injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq, during 
Operation Iraqi Freedom. 
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 ‘‘Extension of Health 
Care Eligibility for Veterans Who Served at Qarmat Ali 
Act’’. 
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SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CONTINUED 
PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO 
CERTAIN VETERANS WHO WERE EXPOSED TO 
SODIUM DICHROMATE WHILE SERVING AS A 
MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES AT OR 
NEAR THE WATER INJECTION PLANT AT 
QARMAT 
ALI, 
IRAQ, 
DURING 
OPERATION 
IRAQI FREEDOM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 1710(e) 
of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
the end the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(F)(i) Subject to paragraph (2), a veteran described 
in clause (ii) is eligible for hospital care, medical services, 
and nursing home care under subsection (a)(2)(F) for any 
disability, notwithstanding that there is insufficient med-
ical evidence to conclude that such disability may be asso-
ciated with the exposure described in clause (ii)(II). 
‘‘(ii) A veteran described in this clause is a veteran 
who— 
‘‘(I) served on active duty at or near the water 
injection plant at Qarmat Ali, Iraq, during Oper-
ation Iraqi Freedom; 
‘‘(II) is notified by the Secretary of possible ex-
posure to sodium dichromate (or other toxic sub-
stances) occurring during such service; and 
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‘‘(III) enrolls in the patient enrollment system 
under section 1705 of this title pursuant to clause 
(i) before the date that is five years after the date 
on which the Secretary notifies the veteran as de-
scribed in subclause (II). 
‘‘(iii) The Secretary may base a notification described 
in clause (ii)(II) on information received from the Sec-
retary of Defense.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph (2)(B) 
of such section is amended by striking ‘‘or (E)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘(E), or (F)’’. 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 612 
To amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, to increase the 
amount of supplemental insurance available for totally disabled veterans. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 21, 2009 
Mr. JONES introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend section 1922A of title 38, United States Code, 
to increase the amount of supplemental insurance avail-
able for totally disabled veterans. 
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 ‘‘Disabled Veterans In-
surance Act of 2009’’. 
SEC. 2. SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE FOR TOTALLY DIS-
ABLED VETERANS. 
Section 1922A(a) of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ‘‘$20,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$40,000’’. 
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maintained such policies and practices, the Sec-
retary shall reduce, by an amount equal to 5 
percent of the State family assistance grant, the 
grant payable to such State under section 
403(a)(1) for— 
‘‘(i) the fiscal year immediately suc-
ceeding the year in which such 2-year pe-
riod ends; and 
‘‘(ii) each succeeding fiscal year in 
which the State does not demonstrate that 
such State has implemented and main-
tained such policies and practices. 
‘‘(B) REDUCTION
OF
APPLICABLE
PEN-
ALTY.—The Secretary may reduce the amount 
of the reduction required under subparagraph 
(A) based on the degree of noncompliance of 
the State. 
‘‘(C) STATE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INDI-
VIDUAL
VIOLATIONS.—Fraudulent activity by 
any individual in an attempt to circumvent the 
policies and practices required by section 
408(a)(12) shall not trigger a State penalty 
under subparagraph (A).’’. 
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the greater of the fair market value or 
reasonable replacement value of the 
equipment or vehicle involved at the 
time immediately preceding the acci-
dent; 
‘‘(II) any theft or loss (as defined 
in regulations which the Secretary 
shall prescribe), but the amount ex-
cluded under this subclause shall not 
exceed the greater of the fair market 
value or reasonable replacement value 
of the item or the amount of the money 
(including legal tender of the United 
States or of a foreign country) involved 
at the time immediately preceding the 
theft or loss; or 
‘‘(III) any casualty loss (as de-
fined in regulations which the Sec-
retary shall prescribe), but the amount 
excluded under this subclause shall not 
exceed the greater of the fair market 
value or reasonable replacement value 
of the property involved at the time 
immediately preceding the casualty 
loss; and 
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‘‘(11) payment of a monetary amount of up to 
$5,000 to a veteran from a State or municipality 
that is paid as a veterans’ benefit due to injury or 
disease; and’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
subsections (a) and (b) shall apply with respect to deter-
minations of income for calendar years beginning after Oc-
tober 1, 2011. 
SEC. 6. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF VET-
ERANS AFFAIRS TO OBTAIN CERTAIN IN-
COME INFORMATION FROM OTHER AGEN-
CIES. 
Section 5317 of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ‘‘September 30, 2011’’ and inserting 
‘‘September 30, 2015’’. 
SEC. 7. VETSTAR AWARD PROGRAM. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs shall establish an award program, to be known as 
the ‘‘VetStar Award Program’’, to annually recognize 
businesses for their contributions to veterans’ employ-
ment. 
(b) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary shall establish 
a process for the administration of the award program, 
including criteria for—
(1) categories and sectors of businesses eligible 
for recognition each year; and 
(2) objective measures to be used in selecting 
businesses to receive the award. 
(c) VETERAN DEFINED.—In this section, the term 
‘‘veteran’’ has the meaning given that term in section 
101(2) of title 38, United States Code. 
SEC. 8. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF PENSION FOR MEDAL OF 
HONOR RECIPIENTS. 
Section 1562(a) of title 38, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ‘‘$1,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$2,000’’. 
SEC. 9. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY PAY-AS-YOU-GO 
ACT OF 2010. 
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of 
complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, 
shall be determined by reference to the latest statement 
titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation’’ for this 
Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record 
by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, pro-
vided that such statement has been submitted prior to the 
vote on passage. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 
2010. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6132 
AN ACT 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish 
a transition program for new veterans, to im-
prove the disability claim system, and for other 
purposes.
I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6134 
To provide for a 10 percent reduction in pay for Members of Congress, 
to make Federal civilian employees subject to a period of mandatory 
unpaid leave, and to reduce appropriations for salaries and expenses 
for offices of the legislative branch, during fiscal year 2011, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 
Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Com-
mittees on Oversight and Government Reform and the Judiciary, 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 com-
mittee concerned 
A BILL 
To provide for a 10 percent reduction in pay for Members 
of Congress, to make Federal civilian employees subject 
to a period of mandatory unpaid leave, and to reduce 
appropriations for salaries and expenses for offices of 
the legislative branch, during fiscal year 2011, and for 
other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6136 
To reduce the heat island effect and associated ground level ozone pollution 
from Federal facilities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 
Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia (for himself and Ms. NORTON) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Gov-
ernment Reform 
A BILL 
To reduce the heat island effect and associated ground level 
ozone pollution from Federal facilities. 
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 ‘‘Heat Island and Smog 
Reduction Act of 2010’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds the following: 
(1) Parking lots, dark-colored rooftops, and 
lack of tree canopy in urban areas causes the ‘‘heat 
island’’ effect, wherein urban areas are significantly 
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