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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Tax Fairness for Agri-
cultural Employers Act’’.
SEC. 2. INFLATION ADJUSTMENT FOR MAXIMUM AMOUNT
OF WAGES FARMERS CAN PAY FOR AGRICUL-
TURAL LABOR WITHOUT BEING SUBJECT TO
FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ON THAT
LABOR.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section 3306(a)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (defining agricul-
tural labor) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(2) AGRICULTURAL LABOR.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of agricul-
tural labor, the term ‘employer’ means, with re-
spect to any calendar year, any person who—
‘‘(i)(I) during any calendar quarter in
the calendar year paid wages of the appli-
cable dollar amount (or more) for such cal-
endar year for agricultural labor, or
‘‘(II) during any calendar quarter in
the preceding calendar year paid wages of
the applicable dollar amount (or more) for
such preceding calendar year for agricul-
tural labor, or
‘‘(ii) on each of some 20 days during
the calendar year or during the preceding
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tion 252 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit 
Control Act of 1985, and by the Chairmen of the House 
and Senate Budget Committees, as appropriate, under the 
Congressional Budget Act of 1974. 
SEC. 115. Activities authorized by section 1722A of 
title 38, United States Code may continue through the 
date specified in section 107(c) of this joint resolution. 
SEC. 116. In addition to amounts made available in 
section 101 and subject to sections 107(c) and 108 of this 
joint resolution, such sums as may be necessary for con-
tributions authorized by 10 U.S.C. 1111 for the Uni-
formed Services of the Department of Defense, the Coast 
Guard, the Public Health Service, and the National Oce-
anic and Atmospheric Administration are made available 
to accounts for the pay of members of such participating 
uniformed services, to be paid from such accounts into the 
Fund established under 10 U.S.C. 1111, pursuant to 10 
U.S.C. 1116(c). 
SEC. 117. None of the funds made available under 
this Act, or any other Act, shall be used by an Executive 
agency to implement any activity in violation of section 
501 of title 44, United States Code. 
SEC. 118. Collection and use of maintenance fees as 
authorized by section 4(i) and 4(k) of the Federal Insecti-
cide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. Sec. 136a–
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1(i) and (k)) may continue through the date specified in 
section 107(c) of this joint resolution. Prohibitions against 
collecting ‘‘other fees’’ as described in section 4(i)(6) of 
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 
(7 U.S.C. 136a–1(i)(6)) shall continue in effect through 
the date specified in section 107(c) of this joint resolution. 
SEC. 119. Security service fees authorized under 49 
U.S.C. 44940 shall be credited as offsetting collections 
and the maximum amount collected shall be used for pro-
viding security services authorized by that section: Pro-
vided, That the sum available from the General Fund shall 
be reduced as such offsetting collections are received dur-
ing fiscal year 2003.
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section 201 of the Social Security Act (including 
amounts received as interest on notes and obliga-
tions purchased by the Trust Funds under section 
201(d) of such Act, and excluding amounts received 
in redemption of such notes and obligations and 
amounts received by either such Trust Fund as 
transfers from the other such Trust Fund), 
‘‘(B) all amounts transferred during the year 
from the general fund of the Treasury to the Fed-
eral Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund 
as recapture of corporate tax yields under section 
5(a), 
‘‘(C) all amounts transferred during the year 
from the general fund of the Treasury to the Fed-
eral Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund 
as recapture of Government savings over the base-
line under section 5(b), 
‘‘(D) all amounts transferred during the year 
from the general fund of the Treasury to the Fed-
eral Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund 
under section 11 (relating to dedication of budget 
surpluses to saving social security), and 
‘‘(E) all receipts during the year by the Federal 
Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and 
the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund under
section 121(e) of the Social Security Amendments of 
1983 (relating to appropriation of amounts equiva-
lent to taxes on social security benefits) (42 U.S.C. 
401 note). 
‘‘(2) For each fiscal year, the Social Security Part 
A Account shall be charged with the sum of—
‘‘(A) all benefits paid during the year from the 
Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust 
Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust 
Fund under part A of title II of the Social Security 
Act, 
‘‘(B) all redirected social security contributions 
transferred during the year to the Social Security 
Personal Savings Fund under section 252(b) of the 
Social Security Act, 
‘‘(C) all other expenditures during the year 
from the Trust Funds under part A of title II (ex-
cluding amounts expended as transfers by either 
such Trust Fund to the other such Trust Fund and 
amounts paid for the purchase of notes and obliga-
tions under section 201(d) of the Social Security 
Act), and 
‘‘(D) all transfers from the Federal Old-Age 
and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund to the Self-Liq-
uidating Social Security Transition Fund under sec-
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 503
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit for the 
production of oil and gas from domestic marginal wells and to extend 
the credit for alternative fuels. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 29, 2003
Mr. THORNBERRY (for himself, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. TURNER 
of Texas, Mr. COMBEST, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. SMITH of Texas, and Mrs. 
CUBIN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a 
credit for the production of oil and gas from domestic 
marginal wells and to extend the credit for alternative 
fuels.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. TAX CREDIT FOR MARGINAL DOMESTIC OIL 
AND NATURAL GAS WELL PRODUCTION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart D of part IV of sub-
chapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 112
JOINT RESOLUTION
Making further continuing appropriations for the
fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.
H. J. Res. 112
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the twenty-third day of January, two thousand and two
Joint Resolution
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other
purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law
107–229 is amended by striking the date specified in section 107(c)
and inserting in lieu thereof ‘‘October 11, 2002’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IA 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 112
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2002
Mr. YOUNG of Florida introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Appropriations 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 
2003, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Public Law 107–229 is further amended by striking 
the date specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu 
thereof ‘‘October 11, 2002’’.
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107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 112
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
OCTOBER 3, 2002
Received 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 
2003, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Public Law 107–229 is amended by striking the date
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specified in section 107(c) and inserting in lieu thereof 
‘‘October 11, 2002’’.
Passed the House of Representatives October 3, 
2002. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 113
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the contributions of Patsy Takemoto Mink.
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was one of the country’s
leading voices for women’s rights, civil rights, and work-
ing families and was devoted to raising living standards
and providing economic and educational opportunity to
all Americans;
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 113
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the contributions of Patsy Takemoto
Mink.
H. J. Res. 113
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the twenty-third day of January, two thousand and two
Joint Resolution
Recognizing the contributions of Patsy Takemoto Mink.
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was one of the country’s leading
voices for women’s rights, civil rights, and working families and
was devoted to raising living standards and providing economic
and educational opportunity to all Americans;
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was a passionate and persistent
fighter against economic and social injustices in Hawaii and
across America;
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was one of the first women of
color to win national office in 1964 and opened doors of oppor-
tunity to millions of women and people of color across America;
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink won unprecedented legislative
accomplishments on issues affecting women’s health, children,
students, and working families; and
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink’s heroic, visionary, and tireless
leadership to win the landmark passage of title IX of the Edu-
cation Amendments of 1972 opened doors to women’s academic
and athletic achievements and redefined what is possible for
a generation of women and for future generations our Nation’s
daughters: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.;
H. J. Res. 113—2
Public Law 92–318) may be cited as the ‘‘Patsy Takemoto Mink
Equal Opportunity in Education Act’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IA 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 113
Recognizing the contributions of Patsy T. Mink. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 2, 2002
Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California (for himself, Mr. GEPHARDT, Mr. ABER-
CROMBIE, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. OWENS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. 
ROEMER, Mr. SCOTT, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. RIVERS, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mrs. 
MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. KIND, Mr. FORD, Mr. 
KUCINICH, Mr. WU, Mr. HOLT, Ms. SOLIS, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. 
MCCOLLUM, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. HONDA, Ms. LEE, Ms. ROYBAL-AL-
LARD, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. MCINTYRE, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. MORAN of 
Virginia, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, 
Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. GREENWOOD, 
Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. PETERSON 
of Minnesota, and Mr. EVANS) introduced the following joint resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the contributions of Patsy T. Mink.
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was one of the country’s 
leading voices for women’s rights, civil rights, and work-
ing families and was devoted to raising living standards 
and providing economic and educational opportunity to 
all Americans; 
Whereas Patsy T. Mink was a passionate and persistent 
fighter against economic and social injustices in Hawaii 
and across America;
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Whereas Patsy T. Mink was one of the first women of color 
to win national office in 1964 and opened doors of oppor-
tunity to millions of women and people of color across 
America; 
Whereas Pasty Mink won unprecedented legislative accom-
plishments on issues affecting women’s health, children, 
students, and working families; and 
Whereas Patsy T. Mink’s heroic, visionary, and tireless lead-
ership to win the landmark passage of title IX of the 
Education Amendments of 1972 opened doors to wom-
en’s academic and athletic achievements and redefined 
what is possible for a generation of women and for future 
generations our Nation’s daughters: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 
U.S.C. 1681 et seq.; P.L. 92–318) may be cited as the 
‘‘Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act’’.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 113
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 9, 2002
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the contributions of Patsy Takemoto Mink.
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was one of the country’s
leading voices for women’s rights, civil rights, and work-
ing families and was devoted to raising living standards
and providing economic and educational opportunity to
all Americans;
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Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was a passionate and per-
sistent fighter against economic and social injustices in
Hawaii and across America;
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink was one of the first women
of color to win national office in 1964 and opened doors
of opportunity to millions of women and people of color
across America;
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink won unprecedented legislative
accomplishments on issues affecting women’s health, chil-
dren, students, and working families; and
Whereas Patsy Takemoto Mink’s heroic, visionary, and tire-
less leadership to win the landmark passage of title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972 opened doors to
women’s academic and athletic achievements and rede-
fined what is possible for a generation of women and for
future generations our Nation’s daughters: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20
U.S.C. 1681 et seq.; Public Law 92–318) may be cited
as the ‘‘Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Edu-
cation Act’’.
Passed the House of Representatives October 9,
2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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tion within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War 
Powers Resolution. 
(2) 
APPLICABILITY
OF
OTHER
REQUIRE-
MENTS.—Nothing in this resolution supersedes any 
requirement of the War Powers Resolution. 
SEC. 4. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. 
(a) The President shall, at least once every 60 days, 
submit to the Congress a report on matters relevant to 
this joint resolution, including actions taken pursuant to 
the exercise of authority granted in section 3 and the sta-
tus of planning for efforts that are expected to be required 
after such actions are completed, including those actions 
described in section 7 of Public Law 105–338 (the Iraq 
Liberation Act of 1998). 
(b) To the extent that the submission of any report 
described in subsection (a) coincides with the submission 
of any other report on matters relevant to this joint resolu-
tion otherwise required to be submitted to Congress pursu-
ant to the reporting requirements of Public Law 93–148 
(the War Powers Resolution), all such reports may be sub-
mitted as a single consolidated report to the Congress. 
(c) To the extent that the information required by 
section 3 of Public Law 102–1 is included in the report 
required by this section, such report shall be considered
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(1) defend the national security of the United
States against the continuing threat posed by Iraq;
and
(2) enforce all relevant United Nations Security
Council resolutions regarding Iraq.
(b) PRESIDENTIAL DETERMINATION.—In connection
with the exercise of the authority granted in subsection
(a) to use force the President shall, prior to such exercise
or as soon thereafter as may be feasible, but no later than
48 hours after exercising such authority, make available
to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
President pro tempore of the Senate his determination
that—
(1) reliance by the United States on further
diplomatic or other peaceful means alone either (A)
will not adequately protect the national security of
the United States against the continuing threat
posed by Iraq or (B) is not likely to lead to enforce-
ment of all relevant United Nations Security Council
resolutions regarding Iraq; and
(2) acting pursuant to this joint resolution is
consistent with the United States and other coun-
tries continuing to take the necessary actions
against international terrorist and terrorist organi-
zations, including those nations, organizations, or
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persons who planned, authorized, committed or
aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sep-
tember 11, 2001.
(c) WAR POWERS RESOLUTION REQUIREMENTS.—
(1) SPECIFIC
STATUTORY
AUTHORIZATION.—
Consistent with section 8(a)(1) of the War Powers
Resolution, the Congress declares that this section is
intended to constitute specific statutory authoriza-
tion within the meaning of section 5(b) of the War
Powers Resolution.
(2) 
APPLICABILITY
OF
OTHER
REQUIRE-
MENTS.—Nothing in this joint resolution supersedes
any requirement of the War Powers Resolution.
SEC. 4. REPORTS TO CONGRESS.
(a) REPORTS.—The President shall, at least once
every 60 days, submit to the Congress a report on matters
relevant to this joint resolution, including actions taken
pursuant to the exercise of authority granted in section
3 and the status of planning for efforts that are expected
to be required after such actions are completed, including
those actions described in section 7 of the Iraq Liberation
Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–338).
(b) SINGLE CONSOLIDATED REPORT.—To the extent
that the submission of any report described in subsection
(a) coincides with the submission of any other report on
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matters relevant to this joint resolution otherwise required
to be submitted to Congress pursuant to the reporting re-
quirements of the War Powers Resolution (Public Law
93–148), all such reports may be submitted as a single
consolidated report to the Congress.
(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—To the extent that
the information required by section 3 of the Authorization
for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Public
Law 102–1) is included in the report required by this sec-
tion, such report shall be considered as meeting the re-
quirements of section 3 of such resolution.
Passed the House of Representatives October 10,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 114
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the use of United States Armed
Forces against Iraq.
IA 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 115
To consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature of the State 
of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 2, 2002
Mr. ABERCROMBIE introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Resources 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
To consent to certain amendments enacted by the legislature 
of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commis-
sion Act, 1920.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONSENT TO AMENDMENTS. 
As required by section 4 of the Act entitled ‘‘An Act 
to provide for the admission of the State of Hawaii into 
the Union’’, approved March 18, 1959 (73 Stat. 4), the 
United States hereby consents to the following amend-
ments to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, 
adopted by the State of Hawaii in the manner required
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for State legislation: Act 302 of the Session Laws of Ha-
waii, 2001.
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107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 116
To recognize the rights of consumers to use copyright protected works, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 7, 2002
Mr. COX introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak-
er, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju-
risdiction of the committee concerned 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
To recognize the rights of consumers to use copyright 
protected works, and for other purposes.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Joint Resolution may be referred to as the 
‘‘Consumer Technology Bill of Rights’’. 
SEC. 2. RECOGNITION OF RIGHTS. 
It is the sense of Congress that, with respect to all 
electronic media in United States commerce, consumers 
who legally acquire copyrighted and non-copyrighted
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works should be free to use these works in non-commercial 
ways. The enumeration of rights in section 3, which shall 
be known as the Consumer Technology Bill of Rights, sets 
forth the rights of all Americans to personal control of 
information and entertainment content they have lawfully 
acquired and from which they do not intend to profit. 
SEC. 3. ENUMERATION OF RIGHTS. 
The following are the rights of consumers in legally 
acquired copyrighted and non-copyrighted works: 
(1) Users have the right to record legally ac-
quired video or audio for later viewing or listening 
(popularly referred to as ‘‘time-shifting’’). 
(2) Users have the right to use legally acquired 
content in different places (popularly referred to as 
‘‘space-shifting’’). 
(3) Users have the right to archive or make 
backup copies of their content for use in the event 
that the original copies are destroyed. 
(4) Users have the right to use legally acquired 
content on the electronic platform or device of their 
choice. 
(5) Users have the right to translate legally ac-
quired content into comparable formats.
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(6) Users have the right to use technology in 
order to achieve the rights enumerated in para-
graphs (1) through (5).
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