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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 566
To amend the impact aid program under the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 to clarify the formula used to compute payments 
to local educational agencies with respect to eligible federally connected 
children. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. CUNNINGHAM (for himself and Mrs. DAVIS of California) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
Workforce 
A BILL 
To amend the impact aid program under the Elementary 
and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify the 
formula used to compute payments to local educational 
agencies with respect to eligible federally connected chil-
dren.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT TO IMPACT AID PROGRAM. 
Section 8003(b)(3)(D) of the Elementary and Sec-
ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(b)(3)(D)) 
is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘For fiscal years’’ and inserting 
‘‘(i) For fiscal years’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(ii) For any fiscal year described in sub-
paragraph (A) for which the sums available ex-
ceed the amount required to pay each local edu-
cational agency 150 percent of its threshold 
payment (as calculated under subparagraphs 
(B) and (C)), the Secretary shall distribute the 
excess sums to each eligible local educational 
agency that has not received its full amount 
computed under paragraph (1) or (2) (as the 
case may be) by multiplying—
‘‘(I) a percentage, the numerator of 
which is the difference between the full 
amount computed under paragraph (1) or 
(2) (as the case may be) for all local edu-
cational agencies and the amount of the 
threshold payment (as calculated under 
subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of all local 
educational agencies, and the denominator 
of which is the aggregate amount of the 
excess sums, by 
‘‘(II) the difference between the full 
amount computed under paragraph (1) or
(2) (as the case may be) for the agency 
and the amount of the threshold payment 
(as calculated under subparagraphs (B) 
and (C)) of the agency.’’.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 567
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability 
and feasibility of establishing the Northern Neck National Heritage Area 
in Virginia, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia introduced the following bill; which was 
referred to the Committee on Resources 
A BILL 
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study 
of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the North-
ern Neck National Heritage Area in Virginia, 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. NORTHERN NECK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA 
STUDY AND REPORT. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Northern Neck National Heritage Area Study Act’’. 
(b) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Interior, in con-
sultation with appropriate State historic preservation offi-
cers, States historical societies, and other appropriate or-
ganizations, shall conduct a study regarding the suitability 
and feasibility of designating the study area described in 
subsection (c) as the Northern Neck National Heritage 
Area. The study shall include analysis, documentation, 
and determination regarding whether the study area—
(1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and 
cultural resources that together represent distinctive 
aspects of American heritage worthy of recognition, 
conservation, interpretation, and continuing use, and 
are best managed through partnerships among pub-
lic and private entities and by combining diverse and 
sometimes noncontiguous resources and active com-
munities; 
(2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and 
folklife that are a valuable part of the national story; 
(3) provides outstanding opportunities to con-
serve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; 
(4) provides outstanding recreational and edu-
cational opportunities; 
(5) contains resources important to the identi-
fied theme or themes of the study area that retain 
a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpre-
tation;
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF 4.3-CENT MOTOR FUEL EXCISE TAXES 
ON RAILROADS AND INLAND WATERWAY 
TRANSPORTATION WHICH REMAIN IN GEN-
ERAL FUND. 
(a) TAXES ON TRAINS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) of section 
4041(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by striking ‘‘or a diesel-powered train’’ 
each place it appears and by striking ‘‘or train’’. 
(2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—
(A) 
Subparagraph 
(C) 
of 
section 
4041(a)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
clause (ii) and by redesignating clause (iii) as 
clause (ii). 
(B) 
Subparagraph 
(C) 
of 
section 
4041(b)(1) of such Code is amended by striking 
all that follows ‘‘section 6421(e)(2)’’ and insert-
ing a period. 
(C) Subsection (d) of section 4041 of such 
Code is amended by redesignating paragraph 
(3) as paragraph (4) and by inserting after 
paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(3) DIESEL FUEL USED IN TRAINS.—There is 
hereby imposed a tax of 0.1 cent per gallon on any 
liquid other than gasoline (as defined in section 
4083)—
I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 583
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a refund-
able credit against income tax for the purchase of private health insur-
ance, and to establish State health insurance safety-net programs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota (for himself, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. HAYES, Mr. 
GOODE, 
Mr. 
HASTINGS
of 
Washington, 
Mr. 
FOSSELLA, 
Mr. 
LATOURETTE, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. 
MCHUGH, Mr. FORD, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. PETER-
SON of Minnesota, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. CHOCOLA, and Mr. 
TOWNS) 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 the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow indi-
viduals a refundable credit against income tax for the 
purchase of private health insurance, and to establish 
State health insurance safety-net programs.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(b), and (c), is further amended by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(12) Notwithstanding any other provision of 
this title, the Secretary may not substitute for the 
fee schedule amount otherwise established under this 
subsection for a test a least costly alternative fee 
schedule amount for the test.’’. 
(f) EFFECTIVE DATES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and 
Human Services shall establish the procedures re-
quired to implement paragraphs (9), (10), and (11) 
of section 1833(h) of the Social Security Act (42 
U.S.C. 1395l(h)), as added by this section, by not 
later than October 1, 2003. 
(2) PROHIBITIONS.—(A) Subsection (d) shall 
apply to code assignment determinations made on or 
after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(B) The amendment made by subsection (e) 
shall apply to tests furnished on or after the date of 
the enactment of this Act without regard to whether 
a determination to substitute a least costly alter-
native fee schedule amount for a test was made be-
fore, on, or after such date.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 570
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension 
of the credit for electricity produced from wind. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. FOLEY (for himself, Mr. WELLER, Mr. MATSUI, Mrs. JOHNSON of Con-
necticut, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. RAMSTAD, 
Mr. MCINNIS, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. BECERRA, Mrs. 
JONES of Ohio, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. LEACH, Mrs. DAVIS 
of California, Mr. PAUL, Mr. WU, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. UDALL of New Mex-
ico, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. HIN-
CHEY, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. ENGEL, 
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. OTTER, Mrs. CAPPS, 
Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. 
GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. 
SHERMAN, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. LUCAS 
of Oklahoma, Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. SIMMONS, 
Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. LATHAM, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. BOU-
CHER, Mr. FROST, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, and Mr. 
MORAN of Kansas) 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 
a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced 
from wind.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. 5-YEAR EXTENSION OF CREDIT FOR ELEC-
TRICITY PRODUCED FROM WIND. 
Section 45(c)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 (relating to wind facility) is amended by striking 
‘‘2004’’ and inserting ‘‘2009’’.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 571
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a shorter recovery 
period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. FOLEY (for himself, Mr. MCINNIS, Mr. HERGER, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. 
MCHUGH, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. ROGERS of Ken-
tucky, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. SMITH of Michi-
gan, and Mr. WELDON of Florida) 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 
a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain 
restaurant buildings.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. RECOVERY PERIOD FOR DEPRECIATION OF 
RESTAURANT BUILDINGS. 
(a) 15-YEAR
RECOVERY
PERIOD.—Subparagraph 
(E) of section 168(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 (relating to 15-year property) is amended by striking 
‘‘and’’ at the end of clause (ii), by striking the period at
the end of clause (iii) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by adding 
at the end the following new clause: 
‘‘(iv) any section 1250 property which 
is a retail restaurant facility.’’
(b) RETAIL RESTAURANT FACILITY.—Subsection (e) 
of section 168 of such Code is amended by adding at the 
end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(6) RETAIL
RESTAURANT
FACILITY.—The 
term ‘retail restaurant facility’ means any building 
if more than 50 percent of the building’s square 
footage is devoted to preparation of, and seating for 
on-premises consumption of, prepared meals.’’
(c) ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM.—The table contained in 
section 168(g)(3)(B) of such Code is amended by inserting 
after the item relating to subparagraph (E)(iii) the fol-
lowing new item:
‘‘(E)(iv) .....................................................................................................
20’’.
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to retail restaurant buildings 
placed in service after the date of the enactment of this 
Act and to all improvements made after the date of enact-
ment.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 572
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation 
on capital losses applicable to individuals. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. FOSSELLA 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 increase 
the limitation on capital losses applicable to individuals.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN LIMITATION ON CAPITAL LOSSES 
APPLICABLE TO INDIVIDUALS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 1211(b) 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to limita-
tion on capital losses for taxpayers other than corpora-
tions) is amended by striking ‘‘$3,000 ($1,500’’ and in-
serting ‘‘$8,250 (1/2 such amount’’.
(b) ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION.—Section 1211 of 
such Code (relating to limitation on capital losses) is 
amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(c) ADJUSTMENT FOR INFLATION.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of any taxable 
year beginning in a calendar year after 2003, the 
$8,250 amount contained in subsection (b)(1) shall 
be increased by an amount equal to—
‘‘(A) such amount, multiplied by 
‘‘(B) the cost-of-living adjustment deter-
mined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar 
year in which the taxable year begins by sub-
stituting ‘calendar year 2002’ for ‘calendar year 
1992’ in subparagraph (B) thereof. 
‘‘(2) ROUNDING.—If any increase determined 
under paragraph (1) is not a multiple of $50, such 
increase shall be rounded to the next highest mul-
tiple of $50.’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2002.
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HR 583 IH 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Fair Care for the Un-
insured Act of 2003’’. 
TITLE I—REFUNDABLE CREDIT 
FOR 
HEALTH 
INSURANCE 
COVERAGE 
SEC. 101. REFUNDABLE CREDIT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE 
COVERAGE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart C of part IV of sub-
chapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 (relating to refundable credits) is amended by redes-
ignating section 35 as section 36 and by inserting after 
section 34 the following new section: 
‘‘SEC. 35. HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an individual, 
there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed 
by this subtitle an amount equal to the amount paid dur-
ing the taxable year for qualified health insurance for the 
taxpayer, his spouse, and dependents. 
‘‘(b) LIMITATIONS.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount allowed as a 
credit under subsection (a) to the taxpayer for the 
taxable year shall not exceed the sum of the monthly 
limitations for coverage months during such taxable 
year for each individual referred to in subsection (a) 
for whom the taxpayer paid during the taxable year
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 573
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt certain sightseeing 
flights from taxes on air transportation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. HAYWORTH 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 exempt 
certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. CERTAIN SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS EXEMPT 
FROM TAXES ON AIR TRANSPORTATION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4281 of the Internal Rev-
enue Code of 1986 (relating to small aircraft on nonestab-
lished lines) is amended by adding at the end the following 
new sentence: ‘‘For purposes of this section, an aircraft 
shall not be considered as operated on an established line
if such aircraft is operated on a flight the sole purpose 
of which is sightseeing.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply with respect to transportation be-
ginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
but shall not apply to any amount paid before such date.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 574
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat gold, silver, and 
platinum, in either coin or bar form, in the same manner as stocks 
and bonds for purposes of the maximum capital gains rate for individ-
uals. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. HAYWORTH (for himself and Mr. GIBBONS) 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 treat gold, 
silver, and platinum, in either coin or bar form, in the 
same manner as stocks and bonds for purposes of the 
maximum capital gains rate for individuals.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. GOLD, SILVER, AND PLATINUM TREATED IN 
THE SAME MANNER AS STOCKS AND BONDS 
FOR MAXIMUM CAPITAL GAINS RATE FOR IN-
DIVIDUALS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) of section 
1(h)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating
to definition of collectibles gain and loss) is amended by 
striking ‘‘without regard to paragraph (3) thereof’’ and 
inserting ‘‘without regard to so much of paragraph (3) 
thereof as relates to palladium and the bullion requirement 
for physical possession by a trustee’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2002.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 575
To expedite the process by which the Secretary of the Interior and the 
Secretary of Agriculture may utilize military aircraft to fight wildfires, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. HEFLEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Resources, 
Government Reform, and Armed Services, 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 expedite the process by which the Secretary of the Inte-
rior and the Secretary of Agriculture may utilize military 
aircraft to fight wildfires, 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 ‘‘Wildfire Response Act 
of 2003’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 578
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 4.3-cent motor 
fuel excise taxes on railroads and inland waterway transportation which 
remain in the general fund of the Treasury. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. HULSHOF (for himself, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. MCCRERY, and Mr. COL-
LINS) 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 repeal 
the 4.3-cent motor fuel excise taxes on railroads and 
inland waterway transportation which remain in the gen-
eral fund of the Treasury.
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 ‘‘Transportation Tax 
Equity and Fairness Act’’.
SEC. 2. EXPEDITED AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF THE IN-
TERIOR AND SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE 
TO UTILIZE MILITARY AIRCRAFT TO FIGHT 
WILDFIRES. 
(a) EXCEPTION TO ECONOMY ACT REQUIREMENT.—
Notwithstanding section 1535(a)(4) of title 31, United 
States Code, the Secretary of the Interior and the Sec-
retary of Agriculture may procure the services of military 
aircraft (and personnel of the Armed Forces to operate 
and maintain such aircraft) to fight a wildfire without first 
comparing the cost and convenience of procuring such 
services from the Armed Forces to the cost of procuring 
the same services from a commercial enterprise. 
(b) CONGRESSIONAL NOTICE.—Whenever the Sec-
retary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture uses 
the exception provided in subsection (a) to expedite the 
procurement of the services of military aircraft (and per-
sonnel of the Armed Forces to operate and maintain such 
aircraft) to fight a wildfire, the Secretary concerned shall 
submit to Congress notice of the use of the exception and 
the reasons for the use of the exception.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 576
To provide for the transfer to the Secretary of Energy of title to, and 
full responsibility for the possession, transportation, and disposal of, 
radioactive waste associated with the West Valley Demonstration Project, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. HOUGHTON (for himself, Mr. QUINN, and Mr. REYNOLDS) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To provide for the transfer to the Secretary of Energy of 
title to, and full responsibility for the possession, trans-
portation, and disposal of, radioactive waste associated 
with the West Valley Demonstration Project, 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. TRANSFER. 
Not later than September 30, 2004, in exchange for 
payment to the United States of all amounts held by the 
New York State Energy Research and Development Au-
thority for the maintenance of radioactive waste solidified
under the West Valley Demonstration Project and referred 
to in section 3.05(b) of the cooperative agreement entered 
into under section 2(b)(4) of the West Valley Demonstra-
tion Project Act, title to, and full responsibility for the 
possession, transportation, disposal, stewardship, mainte-
nance, and monitoring of, all radioactive waste at the 
Western New York Service Center in West Valley, New 
York, other than the waste disposed of in the State-li-
censed disposal area, shall transfer to the Secretary of En-
ergy.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 577
To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to increase the 
Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. HOYER (for himself, Ms. NORTON, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. 
MCHUGH, Mr. WOLF, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. HOLT, Mr. 
COSTELLO, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. FILNER, 
Mr. OLVER, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. CONYERS, 
Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. HYDE, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. WYNN, Mr. 
FROST, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl-
vania, and Mr. KILDEE) introduced the following bill; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform 
A BILL 
To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to 
increase the Government contribution for Federal em-
ployee health insurance.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION 
FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSUR-
ANCE. 
(a) INCREASE
IN
THE MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION 
PAYABLE BY THE GOVERNMENT (EXPRESSED AS A PER-
CENTAGE
OF
GOVERNMENTWIDE
WEIGHTED
AVER-
AGES).—Section 8906(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, 
is amended by striking ‘‘72’’ and inserting ‘‘80’’. 
(b) INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF AN 
ENROLLEE’S ACTUAL SUBSCRIPTION CHARGES PAYABLE 
BY THE GOVERNMENT.—Section 8906(b)(2) of title 5, 
United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘75’’ and in-
serting ‘‘83’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act shall take effect on 
the first day of the first contract year beginning after the 
date of the enactment of this Act.
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