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and (c)(1)(A) of section 521 of this title, the court,
after notice and hearing, shall determine whether
such extraordinary circumstances exist and shall es-
tablish the amount of the additional expense allow-
ance, if any. The burden of disproving such extraor-
dinary circumstances shall be on the objector.
‘‘(5) If a party in interest files a motion, or makes
an objection, to cause the dismissal or conversion of a case
under chapter 7 on the ground that an individual may not
be a debtor, or in a joint case that an individual and such
individual’s spouse may not be debtors, under such chap-
ter and fails to prevail on the motion or the objection, such
party shall pay to the debtor or debtors, a reasonable at-
torney’s fee and costs incurred by the debtor or debtors
in opposing the motion or the objection.’’;
(5) in section 704—
(A) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of para-
graph (8);
(B) by striking the period at the end of
paragraph (9) and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
‘‘(10) with respect to an individual debtor, re-
view all materials provided by the debtor under sub-
sections (a)(1) and (c)(1) of section 521, investigate
and verify the debtor’s projected monthly net income
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3336
For the relief of Adela T. and Darryl Bailor.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Ms. CARSON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Adela T. and Darryl Bailor.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PAYMENT.
In consideration of—
(1) the inability of Adela T. and Darryl Bailor
to receive compensation under the Tort Claims Pro-
cedure described in chapter 171 of title 28, United
States Code;
(2) the moral responsibility of the United
States to protect the right of its law-abiding citizens
to be free from attacks by violent felons in the cus-
tody of the United States; and
(3) the recommendation of the United States
Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in the case enti-
tled Adela T. Bailor and Darryl Bailor v. the Salva-
tion Army and the United States of America, No.
94–2660, that Adela T. and Darryl Bailor seek pri-
vate legislative relief,
the Secretary of the Treasury shall pay, not later than
18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act,
out of funds not otherwise appropriated, to Adela T. and
Darryl Bailor of Colorado Springs, Colorado, the amount
determined by the Attorney General under section 2(b),
as full compensation for the injuries Adela T. Bailor suf-
fered as a result of a brutal rape and beating on May 9,
1991, by an inmate of the Federal correctional system in
the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
SEC. 2. AMOUNT.
(a) TRANSMITTAL OF CLAIMS.—Not later than 6
months after the date of the enactment of this Act, Adela
T. and Darryl Bailor, or their representatives, shall trans-
mit to the Attorney General all claims for compensation
for the injuries referred to in section 1.
(b) DETERMINATION
OF
THE
ATTORNEY
GEN-
ERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, with appropriate consideration given to
the claims transmitted under subsection (a), the Attorney
General shall determine the amount that the United
States owes, using Indiana tort law, to Adela T. and
Darryl Bailor for the injuries referred to in section 1.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3337
To provide for correction of an administrative error in the computation
of the retired pay of Commander Carl D. Swanson, United States Coast
Guard Reserve, retired.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Mr. HAYWORTH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To provide for correction of an administrative error in the
computation of the retired pay of Commander Carl D.
Swanson, United States Coast Guard Reserve, retired.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CORRECTION OF UNDERPAYMENT OF RETIRED
PAY.
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT.—The Secretary
of Transportation shall pay, out of funds currently avail-
able for payment of Coast Guard retired pay, the sum of
$2,464.22 to Commander Carl D. Swanson, United States
Coast Guard Reserve, retired, of Mesa, Arizona, such sum
being the amount by which the retired pay of Commander
Swanson was underpaid for the period beginning on Octo-
ber 13, 1972, and ending on January 31, 1986, due to
an acknowledged administrative error, administrative cor-
rection of which is barred by the applicable statute of limi-
tations.
(b) SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS.—The payment made
under subsection (a) shall be a full settlement of all claims
by Commander Swanson against the United States arising
from the underpayment of retired pay referred to in sub-
section (a).
SEC. 2. LIMITATION ON AGENTS AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES.
It shall be unlawful for an amount that exceeds 10
percent of the amount authorized by section 1 to be paid
to or received by any agent or attorney in consideration
of services rendered in connection with this Act. Any per-
son who violates this section shall be guilty of an infrac-
tion and shall be subject to a fine in the amount provided
in title 18, United States Code.
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parents, brothers, and sisters of Marlene Chauvannes-
Cabrerra 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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mission (in this title referred to as the ‘‘Commis-
sion’’) and the Commission of Fine Arts; and
(2) reviewed by the Citizens Commemorative
Coin Advisory Committee.
SEC. 206. ISSUANCE OF COINS.
(a) QUALITY OF COINS.—Coins minted under this
title shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities.
(b) MINT FACILITY.—Only 1 facility of the United
States Mint may be used to strike any particular combina-
tion of denomination and quality of the coins minted under
this title.
(c) FIRST USE OF YEAR 2001 DATE.—The coins
minted under this title shall be the first commemorative
coins of the United States to be issued bearing the inscrip-
tion of the year ‘‘2001’’.
(d) PROMOTION
CONSULTATION.—The Secretary
shall—
(1) consult with the Commission in order to es-
tablish a role for the Commission or an entity des-
ignated by the Commission in the promotion, adver-
tising, and marketing of the coins minted under this
title; and
(2) if the Secretary determines that such action
would be beneficial to the sale of coins minted under
this title, enter into a contract with the Commission
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3338
To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a certificate of docu-
mentation with appropriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise
trade for the vessel R’ADVENTURE II.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Mr. HINCHEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a
certificate of documentation with appropriate endorse-
ment for employment in the coastwise trade for the vessel
R’ADVENTURE II.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That notwithstanding section 27 of the Merchant Marine
Act, 1920 (46 App. U.S.C. 883), section 8 of the Act of
June 19, 1886 (46 App. U.S.C. 289), and section 12106
of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of Transpor-
tation may issue a certificate of documentation with ap-
propriate endorsement for employment in the coastwise
trade for the vessel R’ADVENTURE II (United States
official number 905373).
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3339
For the relief of Genia Adams.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Mr. OWENS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Genia Adams.
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 GENIA
ADAMS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Genia Adams shall be eligible for issuance of an im-
migrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien
lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an
application for issuance of an immigrant visa under sec-
tion 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful
permanent resident.
(b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Genia Adams en-
ters the United States before the filing deadline specified
in subsection (c), she shall be considered 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 en-
actment 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 Genia Adams, the Secretary of State shall in-
struct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current
or next following fiscal year, the total number of immi-
grant visas that are made available to natives of the coun-
try of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total
number of immigrant visas that are made available to na-
tives 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
parents, brothers, and sisters of Genia Adams shall not,
by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privi-
lege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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parents, brothers, and sisters of Martine Jacques shall
not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right,
privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality
Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3340
For the relief of Marie Yolande Baptiste-Raymond.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Mr. OWENS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Marie Yolande Baptiste-Raymond.
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 MARIE
YOLANDE BAPTISTE-RAYMOND.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Marie Yolande Baptiste-Raymond 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.
(b) ADJUSTMENT
OF STATUS.—If Marie Yolande
Baptiste-Raymond enters the United States before the fil-
ing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be con-
sidered 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 Marie Yolande Baptiste-Raymond, 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
parents, brothers, and sisters of Marie Yolande Baptiste-
Raymond 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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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3341
For the relief of Marlene Chauvannes-Cabrerra.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Mr. OWENS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Marlene Chauvannes-Cabrerra.
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 MARLENE
CHAUVANNES-CABRERRA.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Marlene Chauvannes-Cabrerra 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.
(b) 
ADJUSTMENT
OF
STATUS.—If 
Marlene
Chauvannes-Cabrerra enters the United States before the
filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be con-
sidered 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 Marlene Chauvannes-Cabrerra, the Secretary of
State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, dur-
ing the current or next following fiscal year, the total num-
ber of immigrant visas that are made available to natives
of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable,
the total number of immigrant visas that are made avail-
able 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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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3342
For the relief of Marie S. Hilaire.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Mr. OWENS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Marie S. Hilaire.
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 MARIE S.
HILAIRE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Marie S. Hilaire shall be eligible for issuance of an
immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an
alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon fil-
ing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa under
section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to
lawful permanent resident.
(b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Marie S. Hilaire
enters the United States before the filing deadline speci-
fied in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have en-
tered 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 Marie S. Hilaire, the Secretary of State shall
instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the cur-
rent or next following fiscal year, the total number of im-
migrant visas that are made available to natives of the
country of the alien’s 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 alien’s birth under section
202(e) of such Act.
(e) 
DENIAL
OF
PREFERENTIAL
IMMIGRATION
TREATMENT
FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES.—The natural
parents, brothers, and sisters of Marie S. Hilaire shall not,
by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privi-
lege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3343
For the relief of Yanite Pierre.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Mr. OWENS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Yanite Pierre.
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 YANITE
PIERRE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Yanite Pierre shall be eligible for issuance of an im-
migrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien
lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon filing an
application for issuance of an immigrant visa under sec-
tion 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful
permanent resident.
(b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Yanite Pierre en-
ters the United States before the filing deadline specified
in subsection (c), she shall be considered 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 en-
actment 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 Yanite Pierre, the Secretary of State shall in-
struct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current
or next following fiscal year, the total number of immi-
grant visas that are made available to natives of the coun-
try of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the total
number of immigrant visas that are made available to na-
tives 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
parents, brothers, and sisters of Yanite Pierre shall not,
by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privi-
lege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
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‘‘(b) The memoranda of agreement updated or en-
tered into pursuant to subsection (a) shall include specific
provisions pursuant to which the Service shall assume re-
sponsibility for—
‘‘(1) the determination of the scope of the prob-
lem of alcohol and substance abuse among Indian
people, including the number of Indians within the
jurisdiction of the Service who are directly or indi-
rectly affected by alcohol and substance abuse and
the financial and human cost;
‘‘(2) an assessment of the existing and needed
resources necessary for the prevention of alcohol and
substance abuse and the treatment of Indians af-
fected by alcohol and substance abuse; and
‘‘(3) an estimate of the funding necessary to
adequately support a program of prevention of alco-
hol and substance abuse and treatment of Indians
affected by alcohol and substance abuse.
‘‘(c) The Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior
shall, in developing the memoranda of agreement under
subsection (a) of this section, consult with and solicit the
comments of—
‘‘(1) Indian tribes and tribal organizations;
‘‘(2) Indian individuals;
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3344
For the relief of Dukens Baptiste-Raymond.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Mr. OWENS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Dukens Baptiste-Raymond.
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 DUKENS
BAPTISTE-RAYMOND.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Dukens Baptiste-Raymond 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.
(b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Dukens Baptiste-
Raymond enters the United States before the filing dead-
line specified in subsection (c), he shall be considered 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 Dukens Baptiste-Raymond, the Secretary of
State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, dur-
ing the current or next following fiscal year, the total num-
ber of immigrant visas that are made available to natives
of the country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable,
the total number of immigrant visas that are made avail-
able 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
parents, brothers, and sisters of Dukens Baptiste-Ray-
mond shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded
any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and
Nationality Act.
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