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‘‘(9) APPLICATION TO CERTAIN MERCHANT MA-
RINE CREWS.—In applying this section to an indi-
vidual who is a citizen or resident of the United
States and who is employed for a minimum of 90
days during a taxable year as a regular member of
the crew of a vessel or vessels owned, operated, or
chartered by a United States citizen—
‘‘(A) the individual shall be treated as a
qualified individual without regard to the re-
quirements of paragraph (1); and
‘‘(B) any earned income attributable to
services performed by that individual so em-
ployed on such a vessel while it is engaged in
transportation between the United States and a
foreign country or possession of the United
States shall be treated (except as provided by
subsection (b)(1)(B)) as foreign earned income
regardless of where payments of such income
are made.’’
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
this section shall apply to taxable years ending after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2. CONFORMING THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF
1986 TO REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE
WOMEN’S HEALTH AND CANCER RIGHTS ACT
OF 1998.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter B of chapter 100 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to other re-
quirements) is amended by inserting after section 9812
the following new section:
‘‘SEC. 9813. REQUIRED COVERAGE FOR RECONSTRUCTIVE
SURGERY FOLLOWING MASTECTOMIES.
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A group health plan that pro-
vides medical and surgical benefits with respect to a mas-
tectomy shall provide, in a case of a participant or bene-
ficiary who is receiving benefits in connection with a mas-
tectomy and who elects breast reconstruction in connection
with such mastectomy, coverage for—
‘‘(1) all stages of reconstruction of the breast
on which the mastectomy has been performed,
‘‘(2) surgery and reconstruction of the other
breast to produce a symmetrical appearance, and
‘‘(3) prostheses and physical complications of
mastectomy, including lymphedemas,
in a manner determined in consultation with the attending
physician and the patient. Such coverage may be subject
to annual deductibles and coinsurance provisions as may
be deemed appropriate and as are consistent with those
established for other benefits under the plan. Written no-
tice of the availability of such coverage shall be delivered
to the participant upon enrollment and annually there-
after.
‘‘(b) PROHIBITIONS.—A group health plan may not—
‘‘(1) deny to a patient eligibility, or continued
eligibility, to enroll or to renew coverage under the
terms of the plan, solely for the purpose of avoiding
the requirements of this section, and
‘‘(2) penalize or otherwise reduce or limit the
reimbursement of an attending provider, or provide
incentives (monetary or otherwise) to an attending
provider, to induce such provider to provide care to
an individual participant or beneficiary in a manner
inconsistent with this section.
‘‘(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sec-
tion shall be construed to prevent a group health plan
from negotiating the level and type of reimbursement with
a provider for care provided in accordance with this sec-
tion.’’
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections
for chapter 100 of such Code is amended inserting after
the item relating to section 9812 the following new item:
‘‘Sec. 9813. Required coverage for reconstructive surgery fol-
lowing mastectomies.’’
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply with respect to plan years be-
ginning on or after the date of enactment of this
Act.
(2) SPECIAL
RULE
FOR
COLLECTIVE
BAR-
GAINING
AGREEMENTS.—In the case of a group
health plan maintained pursuant to 1 or more collec-
tive bargaining agreements between employee rep-
resentatives and 1 or more employers, any plan
amendment made pursuant to a collective bargaining
agreement relating to the plan which amends the
plan solely to conform to any requirement added by
this section shall not be treated as a termination of
such collective bargaining agreement.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3227
To amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt amounts owed for prescrip-
tion drugs and medical supplies dispensed by Department of Veterans
Affairs pharmacies from otherwise applicable interest charges and admin-
istrative cost charges imposed on indebtedness to the United States
resulting from the provision of medical care or services by the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt amounts
owed for prescription drugs and medical supplies dis-
pensed by Department of Veterans Affairs pharmacies
from otherwise applicable interest charges and adminis-
trative cost charges imposed on indebtedness to the
United States resulting from the provision of medical
care or services by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXEMPTION OF AMOUNTS OWED FOR PRE-
SCRIPTION DRUGS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES
DISPENSED BY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS PHARMACIES FROM OTHERWISE AP-
PLICABLE INTEREST CHARGES AND ADMINIS-
TRATIVE COST CHARGES.
(a) EXEMPTION.—Section 5315(a)(2) of title 38,
United States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘(other than
an indebtedness resulting from the provision of prescrip-
tion drugs or medical supplies by a Department phar-
macy)’’ after ‘‘of this title’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall take effect on the first day of the first
month beginning on or after the date of the enactment
of this Act and shall apply with respect to charges for
months beginning on or after that date, regardless of when
an indebtedness was incurred.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3228
To name the building at 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, Virginia,
as the ‘‘Andrew T. McNamara Building’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
Mr. MORAN of Virginia (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. DAVIS of
Virginia, Mr. WEYGAND, and Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Serv-
ices
A BILL
To name the building at 8725 John J. Kingman Road,
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, as the ‘‘Andrew T. McNamara
Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. NAME OF BUILDING AT FORT BELVOIR, VIR-
GINIA.
The building at 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort
Belvoir, Virginia, shall after the date of the enactment of
this Act be known and designated as the ‘‘Andrew T.
McNamara Building’’. Any reference to that building in
any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other
paper of the United States shall be considered to be a ref-
erence to the Andrew T. McNamara Building.
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Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or
other Property belonging to the United States;’’.
(2) It is clear that the Constitution authorizes
Congress to approve any alienation, transfer, or dis-
posal of any property held as United States terri-
tory. Such alienation or disposal should be exercised
by statute.
SEC. 3. PURPOSES.
The purposes of this Act are to—
(1) reassert, reiterate, and reestablish that the
Congress retains its prerogative under the Constitu-
tion to authorize by law the alienation of any United
States property before it is to be transferred to any
other entity;
(2) encourage future Executive cooperation and
compliance with the property clause of the Constitu-
tion in regard to the alienation and transfer of
United States territory;
(3) resolve the concern expressed by many citi-
zens that the Congress should have a direct vote to
authorize the alienation and transfer to the Republic
of Panama of such United States territories and
properties as set forth in the Treaty on the Perma-
nent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3229
To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to prohibit the imposition of
certain additional fees on consumers in connection with any electronic
fund transfer which is initiated by the consumer from an electronic
terminal operated by a person other than the financial institution holding
the consumer’s account and which utilizes a national or regional commu-
nication network.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
Mr. SANDERS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Banking and Financial Services
A BILL
To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to prohibit
the imposition of certain additional fees on consumers
in connection with any electronic fund transfer which
is initiated by the consumer from an electronic terminal
operated by a person other than the financial institution
holding the consumer’s account and which utilizes a na-
tional or regional communication network.
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 ‘‘Electronic Fund
Transfer Fees Act of 1999’’.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN FEES.
The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (15 U.S.C. 1693
et seq.) is amended—
(1) by redesignating sections 918, 919, 920,
and 921 as sections 919, 920, 921, and 922, respec-
tively; and
(2) by inserting after section 917 the following
new section:
‘‘SEC. 918. FEES.
‘‘In the case of any electronic fund transfer which—
‘‘(1) is initiated by a consumer from an elec-
tronic terminal operated by a person other than the
financial institution holding the account of the con-
sumer; and
‘‘(2) utilizes a national or regional communica-
tion network to effect the transaction between such
person and the financial institution holding the ac-
count of the consumer,
no fee may be imposed on the consumer with respect to
such transaction by the person operating the electronic
terminal at which the transfer is initiated.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 322
AN ACT
For the relief of Suchada Kwong.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 322
AN ACT
For the relief of Suchada Kwong.
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 SUCHADA
KWONG.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Suchada Kwong 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 Suchada Kwong
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 Suchada Kwong, the Secretary of State shall in-
struct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current
(A) not less than two programs shall
provide—
(i) mentoring assistance;
(ii) academic assistance;
(iii) recreational and athletic activi-
ties; or
(iv) technology training; and
(B) 
any 
remaining 
programs 
shall
provide—
(i) drug, alcohol, and gang prevention
activities;
(ii) health and nutrition counseling;
(iii) cultural and social programs;
(iv) conflict resolution training, anger
management, and peer pressure training;
(v) job skill preparation activities; or
(vi) Youth Police Athletic League
Conferences or Youth Forums.
(b) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out
the programs under subsection (a), a PAL chapter shall,
to the maximum extent practicable—
(1) use volunteers from businesses, academic
communities, social organizations, and law enforce-
ment organizations to serve as mentors or to assist
in other ways;
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 Suchada Kwong shall not,
by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privi-
lege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 322
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
An Act
For the relief of Suchada Kwong.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR SUCHADA KWONG.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of
section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Suchada Kwong
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 immigrant visa
under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status to lawful
permanent resident.
(b) ADJUSTMENT
OF STATUS.—If Suchada Kwong enters 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 enactment of this Act.
(c) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF FEES.—Sub-
sections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance
of an immigrant visa or the application 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 residence to Suchada
Kwong, 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
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 Suchada Kwong shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be
H. R. 322—2
accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration
and Nationality Act.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 322
For the relief of Suchada Kwong.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 1999
Mr. ROGAN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Suchada Kwong.
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 SUCHADA
KWONG.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Suchada Kwong 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 Suchada Kwong
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 Suchada Kwong, 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.
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HR 4837 RH 
the Army Corps of Engineers or the Naval Facilities Engi-
neering Command, except: (1) where there is a determina-
tion of value by a Federal court; (2) purchases negotiated 
by the Attorney General or his designee; (3) where the 
estimated value is less than $25,000; or (4) as otherwise 
determined by the Secretary of Defense to be in the public 
interest. 
SEC. 106. None of the funds made available in this 
Act shall be used to: (1) acquire land; (2) provide for site 
preparation; or (3) install utilities for any family housing, 
except housing for which funds have been made available 
in annual Military Construction Appropriations Acts. 
SEC. 107. None of the funds made available in this 
Act for minor construction may be used to transfer or relo-
cate any activity from one base or installation to another, 
without prior notification to the Committees on Appro-
priations of the House of Representatives and Senate. 
SEC. 108. None of the funds made available in this 
Act may be used for the procurement of steel for any con-
struction project or activity for which American steel pro-
ducers, fabricators, and manufacturers have been denied 
the opportunity to compete for such steel procurement. 
SEC. 109. None of the funds available to the Depart-
ment of Defense for military construction or family hous-
HR 322 RFS
SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR SUCHADA
KWONG.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Suchada Kwong 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 Suchada Kwong
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 Suchada Kwong, the Secretary of State shall in-
struct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current
HR 322 RFS
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 Suchada Kwong shall not,
by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privi-
lege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3235
To improve academic and social outcomes for youth and reduce both juvenile
crime and the risk that youth will become victims of crime by providing
productive activities conducted by law enforcement personnel during non-
school hours.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 5, 1999
Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin (for himself and Mr. KLECZKA) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To improve academic and social outcomes for youth and
reduce both juvenile crime and the risk that youth will
become victims of crime by providing productive activities
conducted by law enforcement personnel during non-
school hours.
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 ‘‘National Police Ath-
letic League Youth Enrichment Act of 1999’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
Congress makes the following findings:
(d) REDUCTION OF IMMIGRANT VISA NUMBER.—Upon
the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence
to Suchada Kwong, 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 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 immi-
grant visas that are made available to natives of the coun-
try of the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such Act.
(e) DENIAL OF PREFERENTIAL IMMIGRATION TREAT-
MENT
FOR CERTAIN RELATIVES.—The natural parents,
brothers, and sisters of Suchada Kwong shall not, by virtue
of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or sta-
tus under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Private Calendar No. 3
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 322
[Report No. 106–178]
A BILL
For the relief of Suchada Kwong.
JUNE 9, 1999
Reported with an amendment, referred to the Private
Calendar, and ordered to be printed