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ternative development programs; manual eradi-
cation; aerial spraying of chemical herbicides;
tested, environmentally safe mycoherbicides;
and the destruction of illicit narcotics labora-
tories on Colombian territory;
(B) the head of the Colombian Armed
Forces has been granted and is exercising au-
thority that is identical to that held by the head
of the Colombian National Police to summarily
dismiss Colombian Armed Forces personnel for
gross violations of human rights;
(C) the Colombian Armed Forces are co-
operating with civilian authorities in inves-
tigating Colombian Armed Forces personnel
where credible evidence exists of gross violations
of human rights, and, if those investigations re-
sult in indictments, the Colombian Armed
Forces are cooperating with civilian authorities
in prosecuting and punishing such personnel in
the civilian courts; and
(D) the Colombian Armed Forces are de-
veloping and deploying in their field units a
Judge Advocate General Corps to investigate
Colombian Armed Forces personnel for gross
violations of human rights.
‘‘(iii) any portion of a test document
other than the results;
‘‘(iv) information of a personal nature
about another officer if disclosure of that
information in non-redacted form would
constitute a clearly unwarranted intrusion
into the privacy rights of that other officer;
or
‘‘(v) records relevant to any pending
claim brought by or on behalf of the officer
against the officer’s employing agency that
may be discovered in any judicial or ad-
ministrative proceeding between the officer
and the officer’s employer.
‘‘(p) STATES’ RIGHTS.—
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—Nothing in this section
may be construed—
‘‘(A) to preempt any State or local law, or
any provision therein, in effect on the date of
enactment of the State and Local Law Enforce-
ment Discipline, Accountability, and Due Proc-
ess Act of 1999, that confers a right or a pro-
tection that equals or exceeds the right or pro-
tection afforded by this section; or
‘‘(B) to prohibit the enactment of any
State or local law that confers a right or protec-
tion that equals or exceeds a right or protection
afforded by this section.
‘‘(2) STATE OR LOCAL LAWS PREEMPTED.—A
State or local law, or any provision therein, that con-
fers fewer rights or provides less protection for law
enforcement officers than any provision in this sec-
tion shall be preempted by this section.
‘‘(q) COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING
AGREEMENTS.—
Nothing in this section may be construed to—
‘‘(1) preempt any provision in a mutually
agreed-upon collective bargaining agreement, in ef-
fect on the date of enactment of the State and Local
Law Enforcement Discipline, Accountability, and
Due Process Act of 1999, that provides for substan-
tially the same or a greater right or protection af-
forded under this section; or
‘‘(2) prohibit the negotiation of any additional
right or protection for officers who are subject to
any collective bargaining agreement.’’.
SEC. 4. PROHIBITION OF FEDERAL CONTROL OVER STATE
AND LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize
any department, agency, officer, or employee of the United
States to exercise any direction, supervision, or control of
any police force or any criminal justice agency of any
State or any political subdivision thereof.
SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendment made by this Act shall take effect
with respect to each State on the earlier of—
(1) 2 years after the date of enactment of this
Act; or
(2) the conclusion of the second legislative ses-
sion of the State that begins on or after the date of
enactment of this Act.
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Union Calendar No. 412
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3906
[Report No. 106–696, Parts I and II]
To ensure that the Department of Energy has appropriate mechanisms to
independently assess the effectiveness of its policy and site performance
in the areas of safeguards and security and cyber security.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 14, 2000
Mr. BLILEY (for himself, Mr. UPTON, Mr. BARTON of Texas, and Mr. BURR
of North Carolina) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on
Armed Services, and Science, for a period to be subsequently determined
by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
JUNE 23, 2000
Reported from the Committee on Commerce with an amendment
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic]
JUNE 23, 2000
Referral to the Committee on Armed Services extended for a period ending
not later than July 12, 2000
JUNE 23, 2000
Referral to the Committee on Science extended for a period ending not later
than June 23, 2000
JUNE 23, 2000
The Committee on Science discharged
JULY 12, 2000
Additional sponsor: Mr. PICKERING
JULY 12, 2000
Reported from the Committee on the Armed Services with amendments, com-
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3899
To merge the deposit insurance funds at the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 9, 2000
Mrs. ROUKEMA (for herself, Mr. DREIER, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. METCALF, Mr. LA-
FALCE, Mr. VENTO, Mr. BENTSEN, and Mr. KANJORSKI) introduced the
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Banking and Fi-
nancial Services
A BILL
To merge the deposit insurance funds at the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation.
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 ‘‘Deposit Insurance
Funds Merger Act of 2000’’.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF FRIST AMENDMENT.
Subsection (c) of section 2704 of the Deposit Insur-
ance Funds Act of 1996 (12 U.S.C. 1821 nt.) is amended
by striking ‘‘, if no insured depository institution is a sav-
ings association on that date’’.
SEC. 3. MERGING THE BIF AND SAIF.
Subsection (c) of section 2704 of the Deposit Insur-
ance Funds Act of 1996 (12 U.S.C. 1821 nt.) (as amend-
ed by section 2) is amended by striking ‘‘January 1,
1999’’ and inserting ‘‘January 1, 2001.’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 38
To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 1999
Mr. STUMP introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on House Administration
A BILL
To repeal the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (42
U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.) is repealed.
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I
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3900
To repeal the authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to impose exam-
ination fees on State depository institutions.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 9, 2000
Mrs. ROUKEMA (for herself, Mr. LEACH, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mr. BEREUTER,
Mr. BAKER, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. KING, Mrs. KELLY, Mr.
PAUL, Mr. METCALF, Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr.
SWEENEY, Mr. HILL of Montana, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr.
SESSIONS, Mr. TERRY, and Mr. MANZULLO) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services
A BILL
To repeal the authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation and the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System to impose examination fees on State
depository institutions.
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 ‘‘State Bank Examina-
tion Fee Repeal Act’’.
SEC. 2. STATE DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION EXAMINATIONS.
(a) FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION.—
Section 10(e)(1) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12
U.S.C. 1820(e)(1)) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(1) [Repealed].’’.
(b) BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RE-
SERVE SYSTEM.—The 8th undesignated paragraph of sec-
tion 9 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 326) is
amended by striking the penultimate sentence.
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SECTION 1. REPORTS.
Section 3003(a)(1) of the Federal Reports Elimi-
nation and Sunset Act of 1995 (31 U.S.C. 1113 note)
does not apply to any report required to be submitted
under any of the following provisions of law:
(1) Section 801(b) and (c) of the Department
of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7321(b) and
(c)).
(2) Section 603 of the National Science and
Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act
of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6683).
(3) Section 822(b) of the National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (42
U.S.C. 6687).
(4) Section 7(a) of the Marine Resources and
Engineering Development Act of 1966 (33 U.S.C.
1106(a)).
(5) Section 206 of the National Aeronautics
and Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2476).
(6) Section 404 of the Communications Sat-
ellite Act of 1962 (47 U.S.C. 744).
(7) Section 205(a)(1) of the National Critical
Materials Act of 1984 (30 U.S.C. 1804(a)(1)).
(8) Section 17(c)(2) of the Stevenson-Wydler
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C.
3711a(c)(2)).
(9) Section 10(h) of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278(h)).
(10) Section 212(f)(3) of the National Institute
of Standards and Technology Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1989 (15 U.S.C. 3704b(f)(3)).
(11) Section 11(g)(2) of the Stevenson-Wydler
Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C.
3710(g)(2)).
(12) Section 5(d)(9) of the National Climate
Program Act (15 U.S.C. 2904(d)(9)).
(13) Section 7 of the National Climate Program
Act (15 U.S.C. 2906).
(14) Section 703 of the Weather Service Mod-
ernization Act (15 U.S.C. 313 note).
(15) Section 118(d)(2) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(d)(2)).
(16) Section 304(d) of the Federal Aviation Ad-
ministration Research, Engineering, and Develop-
ment Authorization Act of 1992 (49 U.S.C. 47508
note).
(17) Section 2367(c) of title 10, United States
Code.
(18) Section 303(c)(7) of the Federal Property
and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 U.S.C.
253(c)(7)).
I
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3902
To impose a civil penalty on any energy-producing company that implements
an unreasonable price increase for crude oil, residual fuel oil, or refined
petroleum products.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 9, 2000
Mr. TRAFICANT introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
A BILL
To impose a civil penalty on any energy-producing company
that implements an unreasonable price increase for crude
oil, residual fuel oil, or refined petroleum products.
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 ‘‘Fuel Pricing Fairness
Act of 2000’’.
SEC. 2. CIVIL PENALTY FOR UNREASONABLE PRICE IN-
CREASE FOR CRUDE OIL, RESIDUAL FUEL
OIL, OR REFINED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 3 months after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy
shall issue regulations that—
(1) apply to all crude oil, residual fuel oil, or re-
fined petroleum products that are sold in the United
States;
(2) prohibit any unreasonable price increase for
such products by an energy-producing company (as
defined in section 205(h)(6) of the Department of
Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7135(h)(6)));
and
(3) impose a civil penalty of not more than
$100,000,000 for each unreasonable price increase.
(b) UNREASONABLE PRICE INCREASE DEFINED.—
For purposes of this section, the term ‘‘unreasonable price
increase’’ means any price increase that exceeds any con-
current increase in the production or operation costs of
the energy-producing company that are directly related to
the products being sold.
(c) DETERMINATION OF UNREASONABLE PRICE IN-
CREASE.—The Administrator of the Energy Information
Administration shall determine at least annually whether
any energy-producing company has implemented an un-
reasonable price increase in violation of regulations issued
under subsection (a).
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SECTION 1. VESSEL M/V MIST COVE.
(a) The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe
a tonnage measurement as a small passenger vessel as de-
fined in section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, for
the M/V MIST COVE (United States official number
1085817) for purposes of applying the optional regulatory
measurement under section 14305 of that title.
(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply on any date on
which the length of the vessel exceeds 157 feet.
Passed the House of Representatives April 4, 2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 3903
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday,
the twenty-fourth day of January, two thousand
An Act
To deem the vessel M/V MIST COVE to be less than 100 gross tons, as measured
under chapter 145 of title 46, United States Code.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. VESSEL M/V MIST COVE.
(a) The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe a tonnage
measurement as a small passenger vessel as defined in section
2101 of title 46, United States Code, for the M/V MIST COVE
(United States official number 1085817) for purposes of applying
the optional regulatory measurement under section 14305 of that
title.
(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply on any date on which the
length of the vessel exceeds 157 feet.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3903
To deem the vessel M/V MIST COVE to be less than 100 gross tons,
as measured under chapter 145 of title 46, United States Code.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 9, 2000
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To deem the vessel M/V MIST COVE to be less than 100
gross tons, as measured under chapter 145 of title 46,
United States Code.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. VESSEL MIST COVE.
(a) CONSTRUCTION
TONNAGE
OF
M/V MIST
COVE.—The M/V MIST COVE (United States official
number 1085817) is deemed to be less than 100 gross
tons, as measured under chapter 145 of title 46, United
States Code, for purposes of applying the optional regu-
latory measurement under section 14305 of that title.
(b) LIMITATION ON APPLICATION.—Subsection (a)
shall not apply on any date on which the length of the
vessel exceeds 157 feet.
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IIB
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3903
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 5, 2000
Received
MAY 16, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation
AN ACT
To deem the vessel M/V MIST COVE to be less than 100
gross tons, as measured under chapter 145 of title 46,
United States Code.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 3903 RFS
SECTION 1. VESSEL M/V MIST COVE.
(a) The Secretary of Transportation shall prescribe
a tonnage measurement as a small passenger vessel as de-
fined in section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, for
the M/V MIST COVE (United States official number
1085817) for purposes of applying the optional regulatory
measurement under section 14305 of that title.
(b) Subsection (a) shall not apply on any date on
which the length of the vessel exceeds 157 feet.
Passed the House of Representatives April 4, 2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
VII
Private Calendar No. 10
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3903
[Report No. 106–531]
To deem the vessel M/V MIST COVE to be less than 100 gross tons,
as measured under chapter 145 of title 46, United States Code.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 9, 2000
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
MARCH 21, 2000
Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To deem the vessel M/V MIST COVE to be less than 100
gross tons, as measured under chapter 145 of title 46,
United States Code.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. VESSEL MIST COVE.
(a) CONSTRUCTION
TONNAGE
OF
M/V MIST
COVE.—The M/V MIST COVE (United States official
number 1085817) is deemed to be less than 100 gross
tons, as measured under chapter 145 of title 46, United
States Code, for purposes of applying the optional regu-
latory measurement under section 14305 of that title.
(b) LIMITATION ON APPLICATION.—Subsection (a)
shall not apply on any date on which the length of the
vessel exceeds 157 feet.
Private Calendar No. 10
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3903
[Report No. 106–531]
A BILL
To deem the vessel M/V MIST COVE to be less
than 100 gross tons, as measured under chapter
145 of title 46, United States Code.
MARCH 21, 2000
Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be
printed
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3904
AN ACT
To prevent the elimination of certain reports.
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3904
AN ACT
To prevent the elimination of certain reports.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
shall be headed by a Director appointed by the Secretary
without regard to political affiliation and solely on the
basis of integrity and demonstrated ability in the oversight
and evaluation of security for nuclear and classified pro-
grams. The Director shall report directly to and be under
the general supervision of the Secretary, but shall not re-
port to or be subject to supervision by any other office
of the Department of Energy. The Secretary shall not pre-
vent, prohibit, or delay the Director from initiating, car-
rying out, or completing any inspection, evaluation, or re-
port undertaken pursuant to this Act. Such Office shall
be responsible for carrying out the missions and functions
described in subsections (b) and (c).
(b) SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY EVALUATIONS.—
(1) MISSION.—The Office of Independent Secu-
rity Oversight shall be responsible for the inde-
pendent evaluation of the effectiveness of safeguards
and security policies, practices, and programs
throughout the Department of Energy (including the
National Nuclear Security Administration), includ-
ing protection of special nuclear material, protection
of classified and sensitive information, personnel se-
curity, and foreign visits and assignments. The Of-
fice shall develop and validate reports that identify
findings and issues, and make recommendations for
(30) Section 16 of the Federal Fire Prevention
and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2215).
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(A) Subsection (c) of section 7520 of such 
Code is amended by striking paragraph (2) and 
by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph 
(2). 
(B) Paragraph (2) of section 7520(c) of 
such Code, as so redesignated, is amended—
(i) by striking ‘‘Not later than Decem-
ber 31, 1989, the’’ and inserting ‘‘The’’, 
and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘thereafter’’ in the last 
sentence thereof. 
(60) ADMINISTRATION
AND
COLLECTION
OF 
TAXES IN POSSESSIONS.—Section 7651 of such Code 
is amended by striking paragraph (4) and by redes-
ignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4). 
(61) 
DEFINITION
OF
EMPLOYEE.—Section 
7701(a)(20) of such Code is amended by striking 
‘‘chapter 21’’ and all that follows and inserting 
‘‘chapter 21.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—
(1) GENERAL RULE.—Except as otherwise pro-
vided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by 
subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of enact-
ment of this Act. 
(2) SAVINGS PROVISION.—If—
(A) any provision amended or repealed by 
subsection (a) applied to—
(i) any transaction occurring before 
the date of the enactment of this Act, 
(ii) any property acquired before such 
date of enactment, or 
(iii) any item of income, loss, deduc-
tion, or credit taken into account before 
such date of enactment, and 
(B) the treatment of such transaction, 
property, or item under such provision would 
(without regard to the amendments made by 
subsection (a)) affect the liability for tax for pe-
riods ending after such date of enactment, 
nothing in the amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall be construed to affect the treatment of such 
transaction, property, or item for purposes of deter-
mining liability for tax for periods ending after such 
date of enactment.
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(A) is listed in the Annex to the Agree-
ment on Textiles and Clothing referred to in
section 101(d)(4) of the Uruguay Round Agree-
ments Act (19 U.S.C. 3511(d)(4)); and
(B) is a Moroccan article.
(3) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’
means the United States International Trade Com-
mission.
Subtitle A—Relief From Imports
Benefiting From the Agreement
SEC. 311. COMMENCING OF ACTION FOR RELIEF.
(a) FILING OF PETITION.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—A petition requesting action
under this subtitle for the purpose of adjusting to
the obligations of the United States under the
Agreement may be filed with the Commission by an
entity, including a trade association, firm, certified
or recognized union, or group of workers, that is
representative of an industry. The Commission shall
transmit a copy of any petition filed under this sub-
section to the United States Trade Representative.
(2) PROVISIONAL RELIEF.—An entity filing a
petition under this subsection may request that pro-
visional relief be provided as if the petition had been
filed under section 202(a) of the Trade Act of 1974
(19 U.S.C. 2252(a)).
(3) CRITICAL CIRCUMSTANCES.—Any allegation
that critical circumstances exist shall be included in
the petition.
(b) INVESTIGATION
AND DETERMINATION.—Upon
the filing of a petition under subsection (a), the Commis-
sion, unless subsection (d) applies, shall promptly initiate
an investigation to determine whether, as a result of the
reduction or elimination of a duty provided for under the
Agreement, a Moroccan article is being imported into the
United States in such increased quantities, in absolute
terms or relative to domestic production, and under such
conditions that imports of the Moroccan article constitute
a substantial cause of serious injury or threat thereof to
the domestic industry producing an article that is like, or
directly competitive with, the imported article.
(c) APPLICABLE PROVISIONS.—The following provi-
sions of section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.
2252) apply with respect to any investigation initiated
under subsection (b):
(1) Paragraphs (1)(B) and (3) of subsection
(b).
(2) Subsection (c).
(3) Subsection (d).
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(28) Section 3(a)(7) and (f) of the National
Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C.
1862(a)(7) and (f)).
(29) Section 7(a) of the National Science Foun-
dation Authorization Act, 1977 (42 U.S.C. 1873
note).
(30) Section 16 of the Federal Fire Prevention
and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2215).
Passed the House of Representatives April 3, 2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.