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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 535
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a capital loss deduction
with respect to the sale or exchange of a principal residence.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Mrs. LOWEY (for herself, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. BE-
REUTER, Mr. FROST, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. NORTON, Mr.
DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. FILNER, Mr. GREEN, Mr. MCHUGH,
Mr. WYNN, Mr. WALSH, Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania, Mr. BARCIA,
Mrs. KELLY, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, Ms. CHRISTIAN-GREEN,
and Mr. ROHRABACHER) 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 allow a
capital loss deduction with respect to the sale or ex-
change of a principal residence.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CAPITAL LOSS DEDUCTION ALLOWED WITH RE-
SPECT TO SALE OR EXCHANGE OF PRINCIPAL
RESIDENCE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section 165 (re-
lating to limitation on losses of individuals) is amended
by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (2), by striking
the period at the end of paragraph (3) and inserting ‘‘;
and’’, and by adding at the end the following new para-
graph:
‘‘(4) losses arising from the sale or exchange of
the principal residence (within the meaning of sec-
tion 1034) of the taxpayer.’’
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to sales and exchanges after the
date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending
after such date.
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 536
To reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control in the
Environmental Protection Agency.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Mrs. LOWEY (for herself, Mr. SHAYS, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. SKAGGS, Mrs.
KELLY, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. FROST, Mr. YATES, Mr. SABO, Ms. RIVERS,
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. RUSH, Mr. ACK-
ERMAN, Mr. NADLER, Mr. VENTO, Mr. MANTON, Mr. PALLONE, Mr.
LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. BONIOR, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Mr. BER-
MAN, and Mr. SERRANO) introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control
in the Environmental Protection Agency.
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 ‘‘Quiet Communities
Act of 1997’’.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
The Congress finds that:
(1) For too many Americans, noise from air-
craft, vehicular traffic, and a variety of other
sources is a constant source of torment. In fact,
nearly 20,000,000 Americans are exposed to noise
levels that can lead to psychological and physio-
logical damage, and another 40,000,000 people are
exposed to noise levels that cause sleep or work dis-
ruption.
(2) Chronic exposure to noise has been linked
to increased risk of cardiovascular problems, strokes,
and nervous disorders. Excessive noise also causes
sleep deprivation and task interruptions, both of
which pose untold costs on society in diminished
worker productivity.
(3) Pursuant to authorities granted under the
Clean Air Act of 1970, the Noise Control Act of
1972, and the Quiet Communities Act of 1978, the
Environmental Protection Agency established an Of-
fice of Noise Abatement and Control. Its responsibil-
ities included promulgating noise emission stand-
ards, requiring product labeling, facilitating the de-
velopment of low emission products, coordinating
Federal noise reduction programs, assisting State
and local abatement efforts, and promoting noise
‘‘(2) No record containing sensitive background infor-
mation on a person shall be disclosed by the Federal Bu-
reau of Investigation to the White House unless—
‘‘(A) the request for such record is in writing
and contains—
‘‘(i) the consent of that person given with-
in 30 days of the date of the request;
‘‘(ii) a statement of the reason the record
is being requested; and
‘‘(iii) a certification by the person who
signs the request that the information will be
used only for official purposes; and
‘‘(B) the request for such records is approved
and signed by—
‘‘(i) the Counsel to the President; or
‘‘(ii) an individual employed in the Coun-
sel’s office who has been specifically designated
for that purpose and whose identity and quali-
fications for that purpose have been published
in the Federal Register.
‘‘(3) The requirements of this subsection may be
waived only in extraordinary circumstances, and upon a
written request provided to the Director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation and signed by the President or
the Counsel to the President and the Attorney General.
education and research. However, funding for the
Office of Noise Abatement and Control was termi-
nated in 1982 and no funds have been provided
since.
(4) Because the Environmental Protection
Agency remains legally responsible for enforcing reg-
ulations issued under the Noise Control Act of 1972
even though funding for these activities were termi-
nated, and because the Noise Control Act of 1972
prohibits State and local governments from regulat-
ing noise sources in many situations, noise abate-
ment programs across the country lie dormant.
(5) As population growth and air and vehicular
traffic continue to increase, noise pollution is likely
to become an even greater problem in the future.
The health and welfare of our citizens demands that
the Environmental Protection Agency, the lead Fed-
eral agency for the protection of public health and
welfare, once again assume a role in combating noise
pollution.
SEC. 3. REESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF NOISE ABATE-
MENT AND CONTROL.
(a) REESTABLISHMENT.—The Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency shall reestablish within
the Environmental Protection Agency an Office of Noise
Abatement and Control. This office shall be responsible
for coordinating Federal noise abatement activities, updat-
ing or developing new noise standards, providing technical
assistance to local communities, and promoting research
and education on the impacts of noise pollution. In meet-
ing these responsibilities, the Environmental Protection
Agency shall emphasize abatement approaches that rely
on local and State activity, market incentives, and coordi-
nation with other public and private agencies.
(b) STUDY.—Within the funds made available for the
Office of Noise Abatement and Control, the Administrator
shall conduct a study of airport noise. Such study, which
shall be completed no later than 18 months after the en-
actment of this Act, shall examine the Federal Aviation
Administration’s selection of noise measurement meth-
odologies, the threshold of noise at which health impacts
are felt, and the effectiveness of noise abatement programs
at airports around the nation. Such study shall include
specific recommendations to the Federal Aviation Admin-
istration on new measures that can be implemented to
mitigate the impact of aircraft noise on surrounding com-
munities.
SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000
for each of fiscal years 1998, 1999, and 2000, and
$8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 and 2002.
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the Office of Management and Budget and revised
by the Secretary in accordance with section 673(2)
of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981.
‘‘(f) REPORTS TO SECRETARY.—The Secretary may
make a grant under subsection (a) only if the applicant
involved agrees to submit to the Secretary, for each fiscal
year for which such a grant is made to the applicant, a
report describing the purposes for which the grant has
been expended.
‘‘(g) REQUIREMENT
OF APPLICATION.—The Sec-
retary may make a grant under subsection (a) only if the
applicant involved makes an agreement that the grant will
not be expended for any purpose other than the purpose
described in such subsection and for compliance with any
other agreements required in this section. Such a grant
may be made only if an application for the grant is sub-
mitted to the Secretary containing such agreements, and
the application is in such form, is made in such manner,
and contains such other agreements, and such assurances
and information, as the Secretary determines to be nec-
essary to carry out this section.
‘‘(h) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this section:
‘‘(1) The term ‘authorized services’ means the
services described in subsection (b).
IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 55 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should withdraw 
from the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2017 
Mr. MCKINLEY (for himself, Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia, Mr. MOONEY of 
West Virginia, Ms. CHENEY, Mr. YOHO, Mr. BARR, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. 
BUCSHON, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. PERRY, Mr. ROE 
of Tennessee, and Mr. RENACCI) submitted the following concurrent reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States 
should withdraw from the Paris Agreement, adopted in 
December 2015. 
Whereas the United Nations Framework Convention on Cli-
mate Change (in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Con-
vention’’), adopted in May 1992, entered into force in 
1994 and is being implemented; 
Whereas the Paris Agreement, adopted in December 2015, is 
another attempt by the Convention’s ‘‘Conference of Par-
ties’’ to globally address climate change, similar to the 
Kyoto Protocol, the Durban Platform, the Copenhagen 
Accord, and the Cancun Agreements, all of which have 
failed to meaningfully slow global carbon emissions; 
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Whereas the Paris Agreement fails to consider adequately 
economies that would be negatively impacted by measures 
to respond to climate change, including those found with-
in the United States, as addressed in Article 4, Para-
graph 10 of the Convention; 
Whereas the Paris Agreement has not been submitted to the 
United States Senate for review and ratification; 
Whereas the Paris Agreement could result in serious harm to 
the United States economy, including significant job loss, 
increased energy and consumer costs, risks to grid reli-
ability, or any combination thereof; 
Whereas, by using the free market, the United States has 
significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions to the low-
est they have been in 15 years, and the United States en-
ergy-related carbon dioxide emissions are projected to re-
main below 2005 levels through 2040, while such emis-
sions in the developing world are projected to grow to 
120 percent above 2005 levels by 2040; 
Whereas the People’s Republic of China is the world’s largest 
emitter of carbon dioxide and, in accordance with the 
2014 agreement with the Obama administration, intends 
to increase its coal consumption until 2030; 
Whereas the Republic of India announced that, notwith-
standing the Paris Agreement, it will continue its reliance 
on coal and plans to double the nation’s coal output with-
in the next 5 years; 
Whereas, according to an October 2015 MIT Technology Re-
view report, increased coal consumption in the Republic 
of India will negate any global efforts to limit carbon di-
oxide, regardless of anything that the United States does 
to decrease its emissions; and 
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‘‘(A) the tax imposed by this chapter for
the taxable year (reduced by the credits allow-
able against such tax other than the credits al-
lowable under this subpart), and
‘‘(B) the taxpayer’s social security taxes
for such taxable year.
‘‘(2) SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES.—For purposes
of paragraph (1)—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘social secu-
rity taxes’ means, with respect to any taxpayer
for any taxable year—
‘‘(i) the amount of the taxes imposed
by sections 3101, 3111, 3201(a), and
3221(a) on amounts received by the tax-
payer during the calendar year in which
the taxable year begins,
‘‘(ii) the taxes imposed by section
1401 on the self-employment income of the
taxpayer for the taxable year, and
‘‘(iii) the taxes imposed by section
3211(a)(1) on amounts received by the
taxpayer during the calendar year in which
the taxable year begins.
‘‘(B) COORDINATION
WITH
SPECIAL
RE-
FUND OF SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES.—The term
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Whereas the emissions reduction goals of the Paris Agree-
ment cannot be met without the global development and 
deployment of critical new technologies, including energy 
storage technologies and advanced nuclear reactors, as 
well as commercial-scale carbon, capture, utilization, and 
storage technologies that are not currently viable eco-
nomically and will require substantial investment into 
further research: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the 
United States should withdraw from the Paris Agreement, 
adopted in December 2015. 
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IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 56 
Expressing support for designation of October 28 as ‘‘Honoring the Nation’s 
First Responders Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 18, 2017 
Mr. MEADOWS (for himself, Mr. CAPUANO, and Mr. CUMMINGS) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of October 28 as 
‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day’’. 
Whereas first responders include all professional and volun-
teer fire, police, emergency medical technician (EMT), 
and paramedic workers in the United States; 
Whereas there are over 25,300,000 first responders in the 
United States working to keep the Nation’s communities 
safe; 
Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their 
commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and 
Whereas October 28 would be an appropriate day to establish 
as ‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day’’: Now, 
therefore, be it 
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Honoring the 
Nation’s First Responders Day’’; 
(2) honors and recognizes the contributions of 
first responders; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe ‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First Responders 
Day’’ with appropriate ceremonies and activities that 
promote awareness of the contributions of the Na-
tion’s first responders. 
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‘‘(E)(i) The amount of payment under this paragraph
may be retroactively adjusted to take into account any dif-
ference between the actual number of individuals enrolled
in the plan under this section and the number of such
individuals estimated to be so enrolled in determining the
amount of the advance payment.
‘‘(ii)(I) Subject to subclause (II), the Secretary may
make retroactive adjustments under clause (i) to take into
account individuals enrolled during the period beginning
on the date on which the individual enrolls with an eligible
organization (which has a risk-sharing contract under this
section) under a health benefit plan operated, sponsored,
or contributed to by the individual’s employer or former
employer (or the employer or former employer of the indi-
vidual’s spouse) and ending on the date on which the indi-
vidual is enrolled in the plan under this section, except
that for purposes of making such retroactive adjustments
under this clause, such period may not exceed 90 days.
‘‘(II) No adjustment may be made under subclause
(I) with respect to any individual who does not certify that
the organization provided the individual with the expla-
nation described in subsection (c)(3)(E) at the time the
individual enrolled with the organization.
‘‘(F)(i) At least 45 days before making the announce-
ment under subparagraph (A) for a year, the Secretary
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 540
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain materials used in the manufacture
of skis and snowboards.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Mr. MCDERMOTT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain materials used
in the manufacture of skis and snowboards.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SUSPENSION OF DUTY ON CERTAIN MATE-
RIALS.
(a) SPRING STEEL.—Subchapter II of chapter 99 of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is
amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following
new heading:
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(4) turn northeast and continue for approximately 
21 miles to the Flight 93 National Memorial; 
(5) continue east through the communities and his-
toric sights of Pennsylvania until arriving at New Jer-
sey’s 130-mile Liberty Water Gap Trail, which the trail 
will then follow to New York City; 
(6) continue to New York City’s National September 
11 Memorial and Museum; 
(7) return south, following important sections of the 
East Coast Greenway and connecting the 9/11 Memorial 
Garden of Reflection to the trail; 
(8) continue along the National Mall in Washington, 
DC; and 
(9) end at the Pentagon Memorial; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will 
serve as an important recreational and transportation 
venue for promoting tourism, economic development, 
healthy bodies and minds, and cultural and educational 
opportunities for generations to come; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail has 
the support of States, local communities, the private sec-
tor, and the National Park Service; and 
Whereas States, local communities, the private sector, and 
the National Park Service are encouraged to join to-
gether to complete the September 11th National Memo-
rial Trail: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes the September 
11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and 
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‘‘
9902.72.17
L-shaped edges
of spring steel
for use in the
manufacture of
skis and
snowboards
(provided for in
subheading
7217.10.90) ....
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/99
’’.
(b) POLYETHYLENE BASE MATERIALS.—Subchapter
II of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of
the United States is amended by inserting in numerical
sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.39.20
Polyethylene
base materials
that are sand-
ed on 1 side
and surface-
treated for use
in the manu-
facture of skis
and
snowboards
(provided for
in subheading
3920.10.00) ..
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/99
’’.
SEC. 2. APPLICABILITY.
The amendments made by section 1 apply to goods
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption,
on or after the 15th day after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
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greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of 
September 11th. 
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Whereas in early 2003, the I Marine Expeditionary Force 
with supporting units to include the 1st Marine Division, 
the 1st Force Service Support Group, and the 3rd Ma-
rine Aircraft Wing deployed in support of Operation Iraqi 
Freedom for operations in Iraq; and in a high-speed at-
tack, and in conjunction with the Army’s 1st Armored 
Division and 3rd Infantry Division, 1st Marine Division 
conducted the longest ground march in Marine Corps his-
tory; 
Whereas Camp Pendleton has a daytime population of 70,000 
military and civilian personnel, with more than 38,000 
military family members occupying base housing com-
plexes; 
Whereas in 2017, Camp Pendleton is celebrating its 75th an-
niversary in service to the Nation, the Marine Corps, and 
the citizens of southern California; and 
Whereas Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and its marines 
and sailors will continue to conduct and advance their 
training and technology to enhance their skills as the Na-
tion’s premier fighting force, always at the ready, to op-
erate in any climate or place: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) commemorates the service, dedication, and 
sacrifice of our armed service members and their 
families who served at Marine Corps Base Camp 
Pendleton; 
(2) recognizes the fighting force of the I Marine 
Expeditionary Force, 1st Marine Division, 1st Ma-
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rine Logistics Group, Marine Corps Installation- 
West, 1st Marine Raider Battalion, Wounded War-
riors Battalion-West, Marine Corps Air Station at 
Munn Field, Marine Aircraft Group 39, Marine 
Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, Marine 
Corps Recruit Depot San Diego’s Weapons & Field 
Training Battalion, Marine Corps School of Infan-
try-West, Marine Corps and Army Reserve Forces, 
the Navy’s Assault Craft Unit 5, Naval Hospital 
Camp Pendleton, and 1st Dental Battalion; 
(3) commends the brave members of the Armed 
Forces who deployed from Camp Pendleton to fight 
in World War II and the Korean, Vietnam, Kuwait, 
Iraq, and Afghanistan wars; and 
(4) reaffirms its commitment to continue to 
honor the memory of Camp Pendleton and its crit-
ical role in the security of our Nation. 
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 542
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that military reservists
who are retained in active status after qualifying for reserve retired
pay shall be given credit toward computation of such retired pay for
service performed after so qualifying.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1997
Mr. MCNULTY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on National Security
A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that
military reservists who are retained in active status after
qualifying for reserve retired pay shall be given credit
toward computation of such retired pay for service per-
formed after so qualifying.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. COMPUTATION OF YEARS OF SERVICE IN COM-
PUTING RESERVE RETIRED PAY.
(a) CREDIT FOR DAYS AFTER QUALIFYING FOR RE-
TIRED PAY.—Section 12733(1) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting before the period the follow-
ing: ‘‘, including the person’s days served in active status
after qualifying for retired pay under this chapter, which
shall be credited when the person leaves active status’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to any person who qualifies after
January 1, 1988, for retired pay under chapter 1223 of
title 10, United States Code, or under chapter 67 of such
title as in effect before December 1, 1994.
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