datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
(28 U.S.C. 581 note) is amended by striking subsection
(f).
SEC. 2. TAX RULES RELATING TO ADJUSTMENT OF DEBTS
OF A FAMILY FARMER UNDER CHAPTER 12
OF TITLE 11, UNITED STATES CODE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 1398 of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to rules relat-
ing to individuals’ title 11 cases) is amended by striking
‘‘or’’ after ‘‘liquidations)’’ and inserting a comma and by
inserting ‘‘, or chapter 12 (relating to adjustment of debts
of a family farmer with regular annual income)’’ after ‘‘re-
organizations)’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph (1) of
section 1398(b) of such Code is amended by striking ‘‘or
11’’ and inserting ‘‘, 11, or 12’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 3. INCLUSION OF INCOME IN CONNECTION WITH
ABANDONMENT OF PROPERTY OF A DEBTOR
IN DEBTOR’S TAXABLE ESTATE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 1398(e)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by add-
ing at the end the following: ‘‘For purposes of this para-
graph, gross income of the estate shall include any income
in connection with the abandonment of property to the
debtor under section 554 of title 11, United States Code,
which arose before the date of such abandonment, and
gross income of the debtor shall not include any income
in connection with such abandonment.’’.
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (a) shall apply to property abandoned after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
Æ
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 ‘‘Selective Agricultural
Embargoes Act of 1998’’.
SEC. 2. REPORTING ON SELECTIVE EMBARGOES.
The Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5711
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end of title VI:
‘‘SEC. 604. REPORTING ON SELECTIVE EMBARGOES.
‘‘(a) REPORT.—If the President takes any action,
pursuant to statutory authority, to embargo the export
under an export sales contract (as defined in subsection
(e)) of an agricultural commodity to a country that is not
part of an embargo on all exports to the country, not later
than 5 days after imposing the embargo, the President
shall submit a report to Congress that sets forth in detail
the reasons for the embargo and specifies the proposed
period during which the embargo will be effective.
‘‘(b) APPROVAL OF EMBARGO.—If a joint resolution
approving the embargo becomes law during the 100-day
period beginning on the date of receipt of the report pro-
vided for in subsection (a), the embargo shall terminate
on the earlier of—
‘‘(1) a date determined by the President; or
‘‘(2) the date that is 1 year after the date of
enactment of the joint resolution approving the em-
bargo.
‘‘(c) DISAPPROVAL OF EMBARGO.—If a joint resolu-
tion disapproving the embargo becomes law during the
100-day period referred to in subsection (b), the embargo
shall terminate on the expiration of the 100-day period.
‘‘(d) EXCEPTION.—Notwithstanding any other provi-
sion of this section, an embargo may take effect and con-
tinue in effect during any period in which the United
States is in a state of war declared by Congress or na-
tional emergency, requiring such action, declared by the
President.
‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section—
‘‘(1) the term ‘agricultural commodity’ includes
plant nutrient materials;
‘‘(2) the term ‘under an export sales contract’
means under an export sales contract entered into
before the President has transmitted to Congress no-
tice of the proposed embargo; and
‘‘(3) the term ‘embargo’ includes any prohibi-
tion or curtailment.’’.
SEC. 3. ADDITION OF PLANT NUTRIENT MATERIALS TO
PROTECTION OF CONTRACT SANCTITY.
Section 602(c) of the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978
(7 U.S.C. 5712(c)) is amended by inserting ‘‘(including
plant nutrient materials)’’ after ‘‘agricultural commodity’’
each place it appears.
Passed the House of Representatives October 5,
1998.
Attest:
Clerk.
SECTION 1. CHANGES IN DEPARTMENT OF STATE RE-
WARDS PROGRAM.
(a) INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF AWARD.—
Section 36(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities
Act (22 U.S.C. 2708(c)) is amended by striking
‘‘$2,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$5,000,000’’.
(b) INCREASE IN AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA-
TIONS.—Section 36(g) of the State Department Basic Au-
thorities Act (22 U.S.C. 2708(g)) is amended in the first
sentence 
by 
striking 
‘‘$5,000,000’’ 
and 
inserting
‘‘$10,000,000’’.
SEC. 2. REWARDS FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING INDI-
VIDUALS SOUGHT FOR SERIOUS VIOLATIONS
OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW RE-
LATING TO THE FORMER YUGOSLAVIA.
The State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
is amended by adding after section 36 the following new
section:
‘‘SEC. 36A. REWARDS FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING IN-
DIVIDUALS SOUGHT FOR SERIOUS VIOLA-
TIONS OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN
LAW RELATING TO THE FORMER YUGO-
SLAVIA.
‘‘(a) AUTHORITY.—In the sole discretion of the Sec-
retary of State (except as provided in subsection (b)(2))
and in consultation, as appropriate, with the Attorney
I
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4648
To clarify the non-preemption of State prescription drug benefit laws in
connection with Medicare+Choice plans.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 26, 1998
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts (for himself, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, and
Mr. MCGOVERN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on
Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris-
diction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To clarify the non-preemption of State prescription drug
benefit laws in connection with Medicare+Choice plans.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONSTRUCTION CLARIFYING NON-PREEMP-
TION OF STATE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENE-
FIT 
LAWS 
IN 
CONNECTION 
WITH
MEDICARE+CHOICE PLANS.
Nothing in paragraph (3) of section 1856(b) of the
Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–26(b)) shall be con-
strued to supersede any State law that requires the cov-
erage of prescription drugs or any regulation that carries
out such a law.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 665 
Commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, 
John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability 
for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 23, 2016 
Mr. JONES (for himself, Mr. MASSIE, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, 
Mr. GARAMENDI, and Mr. MCGOVERN) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in ad-
dition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan 
Reconstruction, John Sopko, and his office for their ef-
forts in providing accountability for taxpayer dollars 
spent in Afghanistan. 
Whereas the Office of Special Inspector General for Afghani-
stan Reconstruction (SIGAR) was created in 2008 ‘‘to 
provide independent and objective analysis and super-
vision of audits and investigations’’, ‘‘to promote econ-
omy, efficiency, and effectiveness’’ and ‘‘prevent and de-
tect waste, fraud, and abuse’’ with regards to ‘‘amounts 
appropriated or otherwise made available for the recon-
struction of Afghanistan’’; 
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Whereas the Office of Special Inspector General for Afghani-
stan Reconstruction has, under the leadership of SIGAR 
John Sopko, been a strong voice for the good stewardship 
of taxpayer dollars; 
Whereas Special Inspector General Sopko has provided testi-
mony 11 times before Congress; 
Whereas the recommendations of SIGAR have resulted in 
more than $1,000,000,000 in potential savings; 
Whereas one investigation revealed contract bid-rigging and 
price-fixing that led to the termination of a $1 billion Af-
ghan Ministry of Defense fuel contract, resulting in $214 
million in contract savings to the United States Govern-
ment; 
Whereas their investigations into waste, fraud, and abuse 
have led to nearly 700 contractors being prohibited from 
future United States Government contracts; 
Whereas SIGAR exposed mismanagement and fraud within 
the United Nations-administered Law and Order Trust 
Fund for Afghanistan, which provides billions in pay-
ments to the Afghan National Police; 
Whereas SIGAR has further exposed poor attendance and ac-
counting procedures that allow the existence of non-exist-
ent Afghan ‘‘ghost’’ soldiers and police, whose salaries 
are pocketed by corrupt officials; 
Whereas SIGAR discovered the expenditure of $6,000,000 on 
9 goats meant to start a cashmere industry in Afghani-
stan, and whose whereabouts are now unknown; 
Whereas SIGAR has attempted to provide accountability to 
$210,000,000 spent on the construction of health care fa-
cilities in Afghanistan, discovering that nearly 80 percent 
of facilities have incorrect location data, where 13 facili-
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ties were built outside of Afghanistan, including one in 
the Mediterranean Sea; and 
Whereas SIGAR also investigated the circumstances that led 
to the construction of a $36,000,000 United States mili-
tary command and control facility at Camp Leatherneck 
that the commanders on the ground stated they neither 
wanted nor needed, and which was never occupied: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the Office of the Special Inspec-
tor General for Afghanistan Reconstruction for its 
ongoing role in identifying and reducing waste, 
fraud, and abuse; and 
(2) calls on Special Inspector General for Af-
ghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko to brief the 
House Armed Services Committee on matters de-
scribed in paragraph (1); and 
(3) calls on House leadership to facilitate de-
bate on the continued United States presence in Af-
ghanistan and the resulting waste, fraud, and abuse 
of United States tax dollars. 
Æ 
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SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF DATE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
AUTOMATED ENTRY-EXIT CONTROL SYSTEM.
Section 110 of division C of Public Law 104–208 is
amended by striking ‘‘2 years after the date of enactment
of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘October 15, 1998’’.
Passed the House of Representatives October 1,
1998.
Attest:
Clerk.
I
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 464
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to establish, for purposes
of disability determinations under such title, a uniform minimum level
of earnings, for demonstrating ability to engage in substantial gainful
activity, at the level currently applicable solely to blind individuals.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 21, 1997
Mr. ENGLISH of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. UPTON, Mr. HORN, and Mr.
LAZIO of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to establish,
for purposes of disability determinations under such title,
a uniform minimum level of earnings, for demonstrating
ability to engage in substantial gainful activity, at the
level currently applicable solely to blind individuals.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. UNIFORM MINIMUM LEVEL OF EARNINGS FOR
DEMONSTRATING ABILITY TO ENGAGE IN
SUBSTANTIAL GAINFUL ACTIVITY.
Section 223(d)(4) of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 423(d)(4)) is amended, in the second sentence, by
striking ‘‘No individual who is blind shall be regarded’’
and inserting ‘‘No individual shall be regarded’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendment made by section 1 shall apply to
monthly insurance benefits for months after December
1997.
Æ
IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 667 
Expressing support for designation of September as ‘‘National Brain 
Aneurysm Awareness Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 23, 2016 
Mr. TIBERI (for himself and Mr. NEAL) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of September as 
‘‘National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month’’. 
Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to double 
vision, vision loss, loss of sensation, weakness, loss of bal-
ance, uncoordination, and speech problems; 
Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it rup-
tures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage; 
Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain dam-
age, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death; 
Whereas each year, more than 30,000 people in the United 
States suffer from ruptured brain aneurysms and 40 per-
cent of these people die as a result; 
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Whereas annually, between 3,000 and 4,500 people in the 
United States with ruptured brain aneurysms die before 
reaching the hospital; 
Whereas a number of advancements have been made in re-
cent years regarding the detection of aneurysms, includ-
ing the computerized tomography (CT) scan, the mag-
netic resonance imaging (MRI) test, and the cerebral 
arteriogram, and early detection can save lives; 
Whereas various research studies are currently being con-
ducted in the United States in order to better under-
stand, prevent, and treat brain aneurysms; 
Whereas organizations, such as the Brain Aneurysm Founda-
tion, serve as global leaders for brain aneurysm aware-
ness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding; 
and 
Whereas the month of September would be an appropriate 
month to designate as ‘‘National Brain Aneurysm Aware-
ness Month’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of a ‘‘National 
Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month’’; and 
(2) continues to support research to prevent, 
detect, and treat brain aneurysms. 
Æ 
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 668 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that philanthropy is 
an integral partner to government with a unique and proven ability 
to foster innovation, strengthen civil society, and build thriving commu-
nities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 23, 2016 
Mr. TIBERI (for himself and Mr. LEWIS) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
philanthropy is an integral partner to government with 
a unique and proven ability to foster innovation, 
strengthen civil society, and build thriving communities. 
Whereas philanthropy embodies a longstanding United States 
value of charitable giving and empowers donors from all 
walks of life to use a variety of giving tools to serve their 
communities both today and tomorrow; 
Whereas charitable giving is driven by United States gen-
erosity but also reliant upon the enabling environment 
fostered by incentives in the tax code; 
Whereas foundations spur innovation and drive progress in 
our communities in education, healthcare, the arts, eco-
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nomic and rural development, and countless other social 
issues; 
Whereas foundations, while not a replacement for government 
services, leverage private resources and provide vital risk 
capital and expertise to respond to immediate needs like 
natural disasters, and build resources over time to ad-
dress long-term issues like education and job creation; 
Whereas philanthropy enriches the Nation’s civil society 
through a deep connection to the needs of communities, 
and as such, is an essential partner in policymaking; and 
Whereas the Nation benefits from collaboration between gov-
ernment and the philanthropic sector, and together, we 
can work to solve pressing social problems, better serve 
our common constituents, and produce thriving United 
States communities: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that philanthropy is a dynamic force for inno-
vation, strategic thinking, and leadership that advances 
the common good. 
Æ 
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 669 
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 11, 2016 
Ms. GABBARD (for herself and Mr. TAKAI) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Royal Order of 
Kamehameha I. 
Whereas the beauty of Hawaii is rooted in the people who cel-
ebrate, perpetuate, and share its unique culture and his-
tory; 
Whereas stewards of Hawaii’s cultural and historical treas-
ures are members of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, 
the first institution of its kind to promote and defend the 
Kingdom of Hawaii; 
Whereas the Royal Order of Kamehameha I was established 
on April 11, 1865, by His Majesty Kamehameha V, Lot 
Kapuaiwa 
Kalanikapuapaikalaninui 
Aliiolani 
Kalanimakua; 
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Whereas the Royal Order of Kamehameha I is comprised of 
men who preserve and perpetuate Native Hawaiian cul-
ture; 
Whereas the Royal Order of Kamehameha I strives to create 
a thriving lahui by supporting and empowering kanaka 
oiwi physically, mentally, and spiritually; 
Whereas the nine chapters of the Royal Order of Kameha-
meha I continue advocacy for Native Hawaiians, and the 
chapters representing several of the islands are as fol-
lows— 
(1) Moku O Hawaii; 
(2) Moku O Mamalahoa; 
(3) Moku O Kaumualii; 
(4) Moku O Kahekili; 
(5) Moku O Kalanianaole; 
(6) Moku O Kuhio; 
(7) Moku O Kona; 
(8) Moku O Kapuaiwa; and 
(9) Moku O Kohala; and 
Whereas April 11, 2015, started the yearlong 150-year com-
memoration of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I that 
culminates on April 11, 2016: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives cele-
brates the legacy of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, 
and recognizes the importance of the organization, its 
members, and this sesquicentennial event. 
Æ 
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IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 66 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 30, 2015 
Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Ms. NORTON, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. CLARKE 
of New York, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. PIERLUISI, Mr. SIRES, 
Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Miss RICE 
of New York, Mr. CA´RDENAS, Mr. HONDA, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SERRANO, 
Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Over-
sight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage 
Month. 
Whereas since the initial wave of Dominican migration in the 
1960s to the most recent arrivals of today, Dominicans 
have worked hard to contribute to the national identity 
of the United States, educating people on their customs 
and enriching the quality of our shared futures; 
Whereas the Dominican Republic enjoys a well-built relation-
ship with the United States on trade and investment 
flows that have expanded since the Dominican Republic- 
Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement 
(CAFTA–DR) entered into force on March 1, 2007; 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The appropriate Secretary
shall—
‘‘(A) recognize annually the well perform-
ing empowerment zones and enterprise commu-
nities, and
‘‘(B) disseminate the best practices of the
well performing empowerment zones and enter-
prise communities to other designated empower-
ment zones and enterprise communities.
‘‘(2) WELL PERFORMING EMPOWERMENT ZONE
AND
ENTERPRISE
COMMUNITY.—The terms ‘well
performing empowerment zone’ and ‘well performing
enterprise community’ mean an empowerment zone
or an enterprise community, as the case may be,
that, as of the end of the applicable period of evalua-
tion, has completed or made substantial progress in
the implementation of the strategic plan submitted
in the application for designation as an empower-
ment zone or enterprise community under this sec-
tion, as determined by the appropriate Secretary.’’.
(c) ADDITIONAL
FUNDING
FOR
EMPOWERMENT
ZONES AND ENTERPRISE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRAT-
ING SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE.—
(1) SOURCE
OF
FUNDING.—Notwithstanding
any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health