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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3897
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a Higher Education
Accumulation Program (HEAP) under which individuals are allowed
a deduction for contributions to HEAP accounts.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 24, 1994
Ms. ESHOO 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 establish
a Higher Education Accumulation Program (HEAP)
under which individuals are allowed a deduction for con-
tributions to HEAP accounts.
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 ‘‘Higher Education Ac-
cumulation Program Act of 1994’’.
SEC. 2. DEDUCTION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEAP AC-
COUNTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Part VII of subchapter B of chap-
ter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to
additional itemized deductions for individuals) is amended
by redesignating section 220 as section 221 and by insert-
ing after section 219 the following new section:
‘‘SEC. 220. HIGHER EDUCATION ACCUMULATION PROGRAM
(HEAP) ACCOUNTS.
‘‘(a) DEDUCTION ALLOWED.—In the case of an indi-
vidual, there shall be allowed as a deduction an amount
equal to the amount paid in cash for the taxable year by
the taxpayer to a HEAP account established for the pur-
pose of accumulating funds to pay the educational ex-
penses of any child of the taxpayer.
‘‘(b) LIMITATIONS.—
‘‘(1) MAXIMUM DEDUCTION.—The amount al-
lowable as a deduction under subsection (a) to the
taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed
$5,000 ($2,500 in the case of a married individual
filing a separate return) for amounts paid for the
benefit of each child of the taxpayer. In no event
shall the amount allowable as a deduction under
subsection (a) to the taxpayer for any taxable year
exceed $15,000 ($7,500 in the case of a married in-
dividual filing a separate return).
‘‘(2) DEDUCTION MAY NOT EXCEED COMPENSA-
TION.—The amount allowable as a deduction under
subsection (a) shall not exceed the amount of com-
pensation (as defined in section 219(f)) includible in
the taxpayer’s gross income for the taxable year.
‘‘(3) ACCOUNT MAY NOT BE ESTABLISHED FOR
BENEFIT OF MORE THAN 1 INDIVIDUAL.—A HEAP
account may not be established for the benefit of
more than 1 individual.
‘‘(4) NO DEDUCTION AFTER BENEFICIARY AT-
TAINS AGE 18.—No deduction shall be allowed for
any payment to a HEAP account established for the
benefit of an individual who has attained age 18 be-
fore the close of the calendar year in which such
payment is made.
‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.—For pur-
poses of this section—
‘‘(1) HEAP ACCOUNT.—The term ‘HEAP ac-
count’ means a trust created or organized in the
United States exclusively for the purpose of paying
the educational expenses of a child of the taxpayer,
but only if the written governing instrument creating
the trust meets the following requirements:
‘‘(A) No contribution will be accepted un-
less it is in cash, and contributions will not be
listed on the National Register of Historic Places as
historic sites associated with the history of whaling
in the United States;
(2) the city of New Bedford was the 19th cen-
tury capital of the world’s whaling industry and re-
tains significant architectural features, archival ma-
terials, and museum collections illustrative of this
period;
(3) New Bedford’s historic resources provide
opportunities for illustrating and interpreting the
whaling industry’s contribution to the economic, so-
cial, and environmental history of the United States
and provide opportunities for public use and enjoy-
ment; and
(4) the National Park System presently con-
tains no sites commemorating whaling and its con-
tribution to American history.
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act are—
(1) to preserve, protect, and interpret the re-
sources that comprise the New Bedford Whaling Na-
tional Historical Park, including its architecture,
setting, and associated archival and museum collec-
tions;
(2) to collaborate with the city of New Bedford
and with local historical, cultural, and preservation
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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5582 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Basic Red 51. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2012 
Mr. CLAY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Basic Red 51. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. BASIC RED 51. 
(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: 
‘‘ 
9902.01.00 
2-[((4- 
Dimethylamino)phenyl)azo]- 
1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium 
(Basic Red 51) (CAS No. 
12270–25–6) (provided for in 
subheading 3204.13.80) ........
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2015
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 
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organizations to further the purposes of the park;
and
(3) to provide opportunities for the inspirational
benefit and education of the American people.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this Act:
(1) The term ‘‘park’’ means the New Bedford
Whaling National Historical Park established by
section 3.
(2) The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary
of the Interior.
SEC. 3. NEW BEDFORD WHALING NATIONAL HISTORICAL
PARK.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—In order to preserve for the
benefit and inspiration of the people of the United States
as a national historical park certain districts, structures,
and relics located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and as-
sociated with the history of whaling and related social and
economic themes in America, there is established the New
Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
(b) BOUNDARIES.—(1) The boundaries of the park
shall be those generally depicted on the map entitled ‘‘Pro-
posed Park Boundaries (Map 4)’’, in the document pub-
lished by the National Park Service entitled ‘‘Special Re-
source Study, New Bedford, Massachusetts’’, dated No-
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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5583 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Aminotoluene-5-sulfonic acid. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2012 
Mr. CLAY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Aminotoluene-5- 
sulfonic acid. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. 2-AMINOTOLUENE-5-SULFONIC 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: 
‘‘ 
9902.01.00 
2-Aminotoluene-5-sulfonic 
acid (CAS No. 98–33–9) 
(provided for in subheading 
2921.43.90) ...........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2015
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 
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vember 1993. Such map will be on file and available for
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National
Park Service. The boundaries shall include the following:
(A) The area included within the New Bedford
National Historic Landmark District, known as the
Bedford Landing Waterfront Historic District, as
listed within the National Register of Historic Places
and in the Massachusetts State Register of Historic
Places.
(B) The National Historic Landmark Schooner
Ernestina, with its home port in New Bedford.
(C) The land along the eastern boundary of the
New Bedford National Historic Landmark District
over to the east side of MacArthur Drive from the
Route 6 overpass on the north to an extension of
School Street on the south.
(D) The land north of Elm Street in New Bed-
ford, bounded by Acushnet Avenue on the west,
Route 6 (ramps) on the north, MacArthur Drive on
the east, and Elm Street on the south.
(2) In addition to these sites, areas and relics, the
Secretary may assist in the interpretation and preserva-
tion of the following:
(A) The southwest corner of the State Pier.
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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5584 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2,6- Xylidine. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2012 
Mr. CLAY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2,6- Xylidine. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. 2,6- 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: 
‘‘ 
9902.01.00 
1-amino-2,6-dimethyl-benzene 
(2,6- Xylidine) (CAS No. 87– 
62–7) (provided for in sub-
heading 2921.49.50) .............
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2015
’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or 
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I
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3898
To establish the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in New
Bedford, Massachusetts, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 24, 1994
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for himself, Mr. MOAKLEY, Mr. MARKEY, Mr.
STUDDS, Mr. BLUTE, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. TORKILDSEN, Mr. MEEHAN,
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. OLVER, and Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural
Resources
A BILL
To establish the New Bedford Whaling National Historical
Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and for other pur-
poses.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
(a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds that—
(1) the New Bedford National Historic Land-
mark District and associated historic sites as de-
scribed in section 3(b), including the Schooner
Ernestina, are National Historic Landmarks and are
(B) Waterfront Park, immediately south of land
adjacent to the State Pier.
(C) The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden
Museum, located at 396 County Street.
(D) The Wharfinger Building, located on Piers
3 and 4.
(E) The Bourne Counting House, located on
Merrill’s Wharf.
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION OF PARK.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The park shall also be adminis-
tered by the Secretary in accordance with this Act and
in accordance with the provisions of law generally applica-
ble to units of the national park system, including the Act
entitled ‘‘An Act to establish a National Park Service, and
for other purposes’’, approved August 25, 1916 (39 Stat.
535; 16 U.S.C. 1, 2, 3, and 4) and the Act of August
21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666; 16 U.S.C. 461–467).
(b) COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENTS.—The Secretary
may consult and enter into cooperative agreements with
the New Bedford National Park Citizens’ Partnership and
other interested entities and individuals to provide for ap-
propriate activities related to the preservation, develop-
ment, interpretation, and use of the park.
(c) ACQUISITION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY AND SERVICES.—The Secretary may acquire by do-
nation, exchange, lease or purchase with donated or appro-
priated funds personal property and lands and improve-
ments in New Bedford, Massachusetts, for the purposes
of the park.
(d) OTHER PROPERTY, FUNDS, AND SERVICES.—
The Secretary may accept and use donated funds, prop-
erty, and services to carry out this Act.
SEC. 5. GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Not later than the end of the second fiscal year begin-
ning after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of
the House of Representatives and the Committee on En-
ergy and Natural Resources of the Senate a general man-
agement plan for the park and shall implement such plan.
The plan shall be prepared in accordance with section
12(b) of the Act of August 18, 1970, and other applicable
law.
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as
may be necessary to carry out this Act.
Æ
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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5585 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Aminobenzoic acid. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2012 
Mr. CLAY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Aminobenzoic acid. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. 4-AMINOBENZOIC 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: 
‘‘ 
9902.01.00 
4-Aminobenzoic acid (CAS 
No. 150–13–0) (provided for 
in subheading 2922.49.10) ...
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2015
’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or 
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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5586 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Solvent Violet 13. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2012 
Mr. CLAY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Solvent Violet 13. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SOLVENT VIOLET 13. 
(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: 
‘‘ 
9902.01.00 
9,10-Anthracenedione,1-hy-
droxy-4-[(4-methylphenyl) 
amino] (Solvent Violet 13) 
(CAS No. 81–48–1) (pro-
vided for in subheading 
3204.19.25) ...........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2015
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subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 
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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5587 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Solvent Violet 11. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2012 
Mr. CLAY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Solvent Violet 11. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SOLVENT VIOLET 11. 
(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: 
‘‘ 
9902.01.00 
9,10-Anthracenedione, 1,4- 
diamino (Solvent Violet 11) 
(CAS No. 128–95–0) (pro-
vided for in subheading 
3204.11.25) ...........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2015
’’. 
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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5588 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Amino-3-cyano thiophene. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2012 
Mr. CLAY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on 2-Amino-3-cyano 
thiophene. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. 2-AMINO-3-CYANO THIOPHENE. 
(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: 
‘‘ 
9902.01.00 
2-Amino-3-cyano thiophene 
(CAS No. 4651–82–5) (pro-
vided for in subheading 
2934.99.90) ...........................
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2015
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(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. 
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county and State, beginning with calendar year 
2000 and including that information for the most 
recent year for which that information is available. 
(2) ANNUAL UPDATES.—Not later than Janu-
ary 1, 2014, and each January 1 thereafter through 
January 1, 2018, the Secretary of Agriculture shall 
submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the 
House of Representatives and the Committee on Ag-
riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a 
report that describes— 
(A) the cropland acreage in each county 
and State as of the date of submission of the 
report; 
(B) the change in cropland acreage from 
the preceding year in each county and State; 
and 
(C) the number of acres of native sod that 
have been converted to cropland or to any other 
use in the preceding year in each county and 
State. 
SEC. 11036. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. 
Section 508(b) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 
U.S.C. 1508(b)) is amended— 
(1) by striking paragraph (7); and 
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112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5589 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Disperse Yellow 241. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2012 
Mr. CLAY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To suspend temporarily the duty on Disperse Yellow 241. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DISPERSE YELLOW 241. 
(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: 
‘‘ 
9902.01.00 
(3-Pyridinecarbonitrile,5-[2- 
(3,4-dichlorophenyl)diazenyl]- 
1,2- dihydro-6-hydroxy-1,4- 
dimethyl-2-oxo-) (Disperse 
Yellow 241) (CAS No. 
83249–52–9) (provided for in 
subheading 3204.11.35) ........
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2015
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(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or 
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 
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I 
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 558 
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Big 
Spring, Texas, as the George H. O’Brien, Jr., Department of Veterans 
Affairs Medical Center. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 8, 2011 
Mr. NEUGEBAUER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs medical 
center in Big Spring, Texas, as the George H. O’Brien, 
Jr., Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FINDINGS. 
Congress makes the following findings: 
(1) George H. O’Brien, Jr., was born on Sep-
tember 10, 1926, in Fort Worth, Texas. 
(2) O’Brien served as a seaman in the United 
States Merchant Marine during the period beginning 
in December 1944 and ending in May 1946. 
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(3) While attending college at the Texas Tech-
nological College (now known as ‘‘Texas Tech Uni-
versity’’), O’Brien enlisted in the United States Ma-
rine Corps Reserve in July 1949. 
(4) After graduating from college in 1950, 
O’Brien was ordered to active duty and departed for 
Korea in September 1952. 
(5) Following his discharge from the service, 
O’Brien settled in Big Spring, Texas, to raise his 
family. 
(6) O’Brien often participated in volunteer pro-
grams at the Department of Veterans Affairs med-
ical center in Big Spring, Texas. 
(7) O’Brien was awarded the Medal of Honor, 
the highest honor in the United States awarded for 
valor to members of the Armed Forces, for his ac-
tions during the Battle for the Hook, on October 27, 
1952, in Korea for conspicuous gallantry and intre-
pidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the 
call of duty as a rifle platoon commander of Com-
pany H, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Divi-
sion (Reinforced). 
(8) Although wounded several times during in-
tense fighting to regain a vitally important hill posi-
tion on the main line of resistance, then-Second 
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