datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
nificant, are capable of replication, and withstand peer re-
view. 
‘‘(C) An association between the occurrence of a dis-
ease in humans and the experience of being a prisoner of 
war shall be considered to be positive for the purposes of 
this subsection if the credible evidence for the association 
is equal to or outweighs the credible evidence against the 
association. 
‘‘(3)(A) Not later than 60 days after the date on 
which the Secretary receives a recommendation from the 
Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War that a 
presumption of service connection be established under 
this subsection for any disease, the Secretary shall deter-
mine whether a presumption of service connection under 
this subsection is warranted for that disease. If the Sec-
retary determines that such a presumption is warranted, 
the Secretary, not later than 60 days after making the 
determination, shall issue proposed regulations setting 
forth the Secretary’s determination. 
‘‘(B) If the Secretary determines that a presumption 
of service connection is not warranted, the Secretary, not 
later than 60 days after making the determination, shall 
publish in the Federal Register a notice of that determina-
tion. The notice shall include an explanation of the sci-
entific basis for that determination. If the disease already
No deduction shall be allowed under this chapter for inter-
est described in paragraph (2).’’. 
(b) CREDIT TO BE PART OF GENERAL BUSINESS 
CREDIT.—Subsection (b) of section 38 of such Code (re-
lating to general business credit) is amended by striking 
‘‘plus’’ at the end of paragraph (14), by striking the period 
at the end of paragraph (15) and inserting ‘‘, plus’’, and 
by adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(16) the affordable housing preservation credit 
determined under section 42A(a).’’. 
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 
1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item 
relating to section 45F the following new item:
‘‘Sec. 42A. Affordable housing preservation credit.’’.
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2003.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3486
To create 4 new permanent judgeships for the eastern district of California. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 12, 2003
Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mr. NUNES, Mr. DOOLEY of California, Mr. 
RADANOVICH, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. OSE, 
and Mr. HERGER) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
A BILL 
To create 4 new permanent judgeships for the eastern 
district of California.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. NEW JUDGESHIPS FOR EASTERN DISTRICT OF 
CALIFORNIA. 
(a) NEW APPOINTMENTS.—The President shall ap-
point, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, 
3 additional district judges for the eastern district of Cali-
fornia. 
(b) CONVERSION OF TEMPORARY JUDGESHIP.—The 
existing judgeship for the eastern district of California au-
thorized by section 203(c) of the Judicial Improvements 
Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–650; 28 U.S.C. 133 note), 
as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment 
of this Act, shall be a district judgeship for the eastern 
district of California, and the incumbent of such judgeship 
shall hold office under section 133 of title 28, United 
States Code, as amended by subsection (c) of this section. 
(c) TABLE.—In order that the table contained in sec-
tion 133(a) of title 28, United States Code, reflects the 
total number of permanent district judgeships authorized 
by virtue of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, such 
table is amended by striking the item relating to California 
and inserting the following:
‘‘California: 
Northern ...........................................................................................
Eastern .............................................................................................
Central ..............................................................................................
Southern ............................................................................................
13.’’.
(d) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
necessary to carry out this section, including such sums 
as may be necessary to provide appropriate space and fa-
cilities for the judicial positions created by this section.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3487
To establish an alternative trigger for determining if an extended benefit 
period is in effect for a State for purposes of certain benefits under 
the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 14, 2003
Mr. WALDEN of Oregon (for himself, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, 
Mr. WU, Mr. BLUMENAUER, and Ms. DUNN) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To establish an alternative trigger for determining if an 
extended benefit period is in effect for a State for pur-
poses of certain benefits under the Temporary Extended 
Unemployment Compensation Act of 2002.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. ALTERNATIVE TRIGGER. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 203(c)(2) of the Tem-
porary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 
2002 (26 U.S.C. 3304 note) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’ at 
the end;
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period 
and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(C) such a period would then be in effect 
for such State under such Act if—
‘‘(i) the State law of such State pro-
vided for the alternative trigger described 
in section 203(f) of such Act, applied in 
accordance with clause (ii); and 
‘‘(ii) such section 203(f) were applied 
by disregarding clause (ii) of paragraph 
(1)(A) thereof and any reference to such 
clause.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply in determining whether an 
extended benefit period is in effect for a State for 
purposes of determining eligibility for TEUC Second 
Tier benefits based on an exhaustion of TEUC First 
Tier benefits occurring on or after the date of the 
enactment of this Act. 
(2) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub-
section—
(A) the term ‘‘TEUC First Tier benefits’’ 
means any benefits, other than TEUC Second
Tier benefits, payable to an individual under 
the Temporary Extended Unemployment Com-
pensation Act of 2002; and 
(B) the term ‘‘TEUC Second Tier bene-
fits’’ means benefits payable to an individual 
under the Temporary Extended Unemployment 
Compensation Act of 2002 based on a deter-
mination under section 203(c) thereof.
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(D) the civil rights movement; and 
(E) other periods of the African American 
diaspora; 
(2) the creation and maintenance of permanent 
and temporary exhibits documenting the history of 
slavery in America and African American life, art, 
history, and culture during the periods referred to in 
paragraph (1); 
(3) the collection and study of artifacts and 
documents relating to African American life, art, 
history, and culture; and 
(4) collaboration between the Museum and 
other museums, historically black colleges and uni-
versities, historical societies, educational institutions, 
and other organizations that promote the study or 
appreciation of African American life, art, history, 
or culture, including collaboration concerning—
(A) development of cooperative programs 
and exhibitions; 
(B) identification, management, and care 
of collections; and 
(C) training of museum professionals. 
SEC. 5. COUNCIL. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established within 
the Smithsonian Institution a council to be known as the
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3488
To allow certain Mexican nationals to be admitted as nonimmigrant visitors 
for a period of 6 months. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 14, 2003
Mr. HINOJOSA (for himself, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. ORTIZ, and Mr. GRIJALVA) 
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary 
A BILL 
To allow certain Mexican nationals to be admitted as 
nonimmigrant visitors for a period of 6 months.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. NONIMMIGRANT VISITORS. 
A 
Mexican 
national 
described 
in 
section 
212.1(c)(1)(i) of title 8 of the Code of Federal Regula-
tions, as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act, 
shall be admitted as a nonimmigrant visitor for a period 
of 6 months.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3489
To authorize the appointment of Brigadier General Charles E. Yeager, United 
States Air Force (Retired), to the grade of major general on the retired 
list. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 14, 2003
Mr. BURTON of Indiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Armed Services 
A BILL 
To authorize the appointment of Brigadier General Charles 
E. Yeager, United States Air Force (Retired), to the 
grade of major general on the retired list.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO APPOINT BRIGADIER GENERAL 
CHARLES E. YEAGER, UNITED STATES AIR 
FORCE (RETIRED), TO THE GRADE OF MAJOR 
GENERAL ON THE RETIRED LIST. 
The President is authorized to appoint, by and with 
the advice and consent of the Senate, Brigadier General 
Charles E. Yeager, United States Air Force (retired), to
the grade of major general on the retired list of the Air 
Force. Any such appointment shall not affect the retired 
pay or other benefits of Charles E. Yeager or any benefits 
to which any other person is or may become entitled based 
upon his service.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 348
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved benefits for 
veterans who are former prisoners of war. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 27, 2003
Mr. BILIRAKIS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide improved 
benefits for veterans who are former prisoners of war.
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 ‘‘Prisoner of War Bene-
fits Act of 2003’’. 
SEC. 2. IMPROVED VETERANS’ BENEFITS FOR FORMER 
PRISONERS OF WAR. 
(a) REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR MINIMUM PE-
RIOD OF INTERNMENT FOR PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE 
CONNECTION FOR CERTAIN DISEASES.—Section 1112(b)
of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking 
‘‘and who was detained or interned for not less than thirty 
days’’ in the matter preceding paragraph (1). 
(b) REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR MINIMUM PE-
RIOD OF INTERNMENT FOR PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE 
CONNECTION
FOR
DENTAL
CARE.—Section 
1712(a)(1)(F) of such title is amended by striking ‘‘and 
who was detained or interned for a period of not less than 
ninety days’’. 
(c) ADDITIONAL DISEASES PRESUMED TO BE SERV-
ICE CONNECTED.—Section 1112 of such title is further 
amended—
(1) in subsection (b)—
(A) by striking ‘‘the disease’’ and inserting 
‘‘a disease specified under subsection (d) or the 
disease’’; 
(B) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of para-
graph (14); and 
(C) by inserting after paragraph (15) the 
following new paragraphs: 
‘‘(16) heart disease, 
‘‘(17) stroke, 
‘‘(18) liver disease, 
‘‘(19) diabetes (type 2), 
‘‘(20) osteoporosis,’’; and
is included in regulations providing for a presumption of 
service connection, the Secretary, not later than 60 days 
after publication of the notice of a determination that the 
presumption is not warranted, shall issue proposed regula-
tions removing the presumption for the disease. 
‘‘(C) Not later than 90 days after the date on which 
the Secretary issues any proposed regulations under this 
subsection, the Secretary shall issue final regulations. 
Such regulations shall be effective on the date of issuance. 
‘‘(4) Whenever a disease is removed from regulations 
prescribed under this section—
‘‘(A) a veteran who was awarded compensation 
for such disease on the basis of the presumption pro-
vided in subsection (a) before the effective date of 
the removal shall continue to be entitled to receive 
compensation on that basis; and 
‘‘(B) a survivor of a veteran who was awarded 
dependency and indemnity compensation for the 
death of a veteran resulting from such disease on 
the basis of such presumption shall continue to be 
entitled to receive dependency and indemnity com-
pensation on such basis. 
‘‘(5) The Secretary shall carry out this subsection in 
consultation with, and after taking into consideration the
views of, the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of 
War established under section 541 of this title.’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3490
To eliminate the requirement that the Public Printer make an additional 
contribution to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund with 
respect to each employee of the Government Printing Office to whom 
a voluntary separation incentive payment has been paid. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
Mr. NEY (for himself and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut) introduced the fol-
lowing bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administra-
tion, and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a pe-
riod to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con-
sideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
A BILL 
To eliminate the requirement that the Public Printer make 
an additional contribution to the Civil Service Retirement 
and Disability Fund with respect to each employee of 
the Government Printing Office to whom a voluntary 
separation incentive payment has been paid.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ELIMINATION OF ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS 
TO RETIREMENT FUND BY PUBLIC PRINTER 
FOR EMPLOYEES RECEIVING VOLUNTARY 
SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 309(c) of the Legislative 
Branch Appropriations Act, 1999 (44 U.S.C. 305 note) 
is amended by striking paragraph (5). 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall apply with respect to voluntary sepa-
ration incentive payments made on or after April 1, 2003.
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115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1362 
AN ACT 
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community- 
based outpatient clinic in Pago Pago, American Samoa, 
the Faleomavaega Eni Fa’aua’a Hunkin VA Clinic. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
‘‘National Museum of African American History and Cul-
ture Council’’. 
(b) DUTIES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Council shall—
(A) make recommendations to the Board 
of Regents concerning the planning, design, and 
construction of the Museum; 
(B) advise and assist the Board of Regents 
on all matters relating to the administration, 
operation, maintenance, and preservation of the 
Museum; 
(C) recommend annual operating budgets 
for the Museum to the Board of Regents; 
(D) report annually to the Board of Re-
gents on the acquisition, disposition, and dis-
play of objects relating to African American 
life, art, history, and culture; and 
(E) adopt bylaws for the operation of the 
Council. 
(2) PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES.—The Coun-
cil, subject to the general policies of the Board of 
Regents, shall have sole authority to—
(A) purchase, accept, borrow, and other-
wise acquire artifacts for addition to the collec-
tions of the Museum;
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(19 
U.S.C. 
2462(b)(2)), 
other 
than 
section 
502(b)(2)(B). 
(b) CONTINUING COMPLIANCE.—If the President de-
termines that a designated beneficiary country no longer 
meets the requirements described in subsection (a), the 
President shall terminate the designation of the country 
made pursuant to subsection (a) and inform Congress of 
the President’s determination and the reasons therefor. 
(c) COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE FOR DESIGNATION.—In 
designating countries as beneficiary countries under this 
Act, the President shall consider only the following coun-
tries of the greater Middle East or their successor political 
entities: 
(1) Afghanistan. 
(2) Algeria. 
(3) Azerbaijan. 
(4) Bahrain. 
(5) Bangladesh. 
(6) Egypt. 
(7) Iraq. 
(8) Kuwait. 
(9) Lebanon. 
(10) Morocco. 
(11) Oman. 
(12) Pakistan.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3504 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JUNE 15, 2004 
Received 
AN ACT 
To amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education As-
sistance Act to redesignate the American Indian Edu-
cation Foundation as the National Fund for Excellence 
in American Indian Education. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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(V) The Committee on Appro-
priations of the Senate. 
(2) CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING.—The Board 
of Regents, in consultation with the Council, may 
plan, design, and construct a building for the Mu-
seum, which shall be located at the site designated 
by the Board of Regents under this paragraph. 
(3) NONAPPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS RELAT-
ING
TO
MONUMENTS
AND
COMMEMORATIVE 
WORKS.—Chapter 89 of title 40, United States 
Code, shall not apply with respect to the Museum. 
(b) COST SHARING.—The Board of Regents shall 
pay—
(1) 50 percent of the costs of carrying out this 
section from Federal funds; and 
(2) 50 percent of the costs of carrying out this 
section from non-Federal sources. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION
OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There 
are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are nec-
essary to carry out this section. 
SEC. 9. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT COMPLIANCE. 
Authority under this Act to enter into contracts or 
to make payments shall be effective in any fiscal year only 
to the extent provided in advance in an appropriations 
Act, except as provided under section 11(b).
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SEC. 10. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF 
PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION. 
In carrying out their duties under this Act, the Coun-
cil and the Board of Regents shall take into consideration 
the reports and plans submitted by the National Museum 
of African American History and Culture Plan for Action 
Presidential Commission under the National Museum of 
African American History and Culture Plan for Action 
Presidential Commission Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–
106). 
SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appro-
priated to the Smithsonian Institution to carry out this 
Act, other than sections 7(b) and 8—
(1) $17,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and 
(2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal 
year thereafter. 
(b) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts made available under 
subsection (a) shall remain available until expended. 
(c) USE OF FUNDS FOR FUNDRAISING.—Amounts 
appropriated pursuant to the authorization under this sec-
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tion may be used to conduct fundraising in support of the 
Museum from private sources.
Passed the House of Representatives November 19, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3492
To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow claimants for benefits 
under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay 
fees for attorney services during any stage of the Department of Veterans 
Affairs claims process. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 17, 2003
Mr. FRANKS of Arizona (for himself, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. 
MANZULLO, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. BURTON 
of Indiana, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. 
GARRETT of New Jersey, and Mrs. MYRICK) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to allow claimants 
for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs to pay fees for attorney services 
during any stage of the Department of Veterans Affairs 
claims process.
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 ‘‘Veterans’ Right to an 
Attorney Act of 2003’’.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF PROHIBITION ON PAYING ATTORNEYS 
DURING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF-
FAIRS CLAIMS PROCESS. 
(a) REPEAL.—Section 5904(c) of title 38, United 
States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking paragraphs (1) and (3); 
(2) by striking ‘‘(c)’’ and all that follows 
through ‘‘(2) A person’’ and inserting ‘‘(c) A per-
son’’; and 
(3) in the first sentence—
(A) by striking ‘‘in a case referred to in 
paragraph (1) of this subsection’’ and inserting 
‘‘in connection with a proceeding with respect 
to benefits under laws administered by the Sec-
retary’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘after the Board first 
makes a final decision in the case’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—
(1) Section 5905 of such title is amended—
(A) by striking ‘‘Whoever’’ and inserting 
‘‘(a) Whoever’’; 
(B) by striking ‘‘in sections 5904 or 1984 
of this title’’ and inserting ‘‘in subsection (b) of 
this section’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
subsection:
‘‘(b) Subsection (a)(1) does not apply to a fee or com-
pensation for services as provided in section 1984 of this 
title or in connection with a proceeding with respect to 
benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, except 
if in violation of an order of the Board made under the 
second sentence of section 5904(c) of this title.’’. 
(2) Section 7263(d) of such title is amended by 
striking ‘‘5904(c)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘5904(c)’’.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3507
To expand homeownership opportunities in States having high housing costs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 18, 2003
Mr. SHERMAN (for himself, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. CROWLEY, Mrs. MCCARTHY of 
New York, Mr. WEINER, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, 
Mr. FARR, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mrs. CAPPS, 
Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. 
SCHIFF, Ms. LEE, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. HONDA, Mr. LANTOS, and Ms. 
HARMAN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To expand homeownership opportunities in States having 
high housing costs.
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 ‘‘Improving Home-
ownership Opportunities in High-Cost States Act’’.
115TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1365 
AN ACT 
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require 
certain acquisition innovation, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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(13) Qatar. 
(14) Saudi Arabia. 
(15) Tunisia. 
(16) Turkey. 
(17) United Arab Emirates. 
(18) Yemen. 
(d) THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY.—The President 
is also authorized to designate the Palestinian Authority 
or its successor political entity as a beneficiary political 
entity which, if so designated, shall be accorded benefits 
under this Act as if it were a beneficiary country, if the 
President determines that the Palestinian Authority—
(1) satisfies the conditions of subsection (a) (1) 
and (2); 
(2) does not participate in acts of terrorism, 
and takes active measure to combat terrorism; 
(3) cooperates fully in international efforts to 
combat terrorism; 
(4) does not engage in gross violations of inter-
nationally recognized human rights, and is making 
continuing and verifiable progress on the protection 
of internationally recognized human rights, including 
freedom of speech and the press, freedom of peaceful 
assembly and association, and freedom of religion; 
and