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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5352
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the development
of domestic wind energy resources, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Mr. FILNER introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and
Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote
the development of domestic wind energy resources, and
for other purposes.
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 ‘‘Winning in New Devel-
opment for Electricity Act’’ or ‘‘WIND for Electricity
Act’’.
SEC. 2. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF CREDIT FOR ELEC-
TRICITY PRODUCED FROM WIND FACILITIES;
CLARIFICATION OF CONGRESSIONAL INTENT.
(a) PERMANENT EXTENSION.—Subparagraph (A) of
section 45(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (de-
fining qualified facility) is amended by striking ‘‘1993,
and before January 1, 2002’’ and inserting ‘‘1993’’.
(b) CLARIFICATION OF REDUCTION OF CREDIT FOR
OTHER CREDITS.—Clause (iv) of section 45(b)(3)(A) of
such Code (relating to reduction of the credit) is amended
by inserting ‘‘under this title’’ after ‘‘credit allowable’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years beginning after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 3. TEN-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE RENEWABLE EN-
ERGY PRODUCTION INCENTIVE FOR WIND-
POWERED GENERATION FACILITIES.
Subsection (f) of section 1212 of the Energy Policy
Act of 1992 is amended by inserting at the end thereof
the following new sentence: ‘‘No payment may be made
under this section to any facility that generates electric
energy from wind after fiscal year 2023, and no payment
may be made under this section to any facility after a pay-
ment has been made with respect to such facility for a
10-fiscal year period.’’.
would become vacant, the individual serving in that posi-
tion immediately before such effective date may continue
to serve as Director until either such individual or a suc-
cessor is appointed in accordance with the amendment
made by section 1(a), but not for a period of more than
180 days.
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SEC. 4. NONDISCRIMINATORY TRANSMISSION SERVICE FOR
WIND GENERATION FACILITIES.
Section 212 of the Federal Power Act, relating to
transmission service, is amended by inserting after the last
subsection (j) the following new subsection:
‘‘(k) The Commission shall issue such orders so that
transmission services—
‘‘(1) provide equitable allocation of congested
capacity among competing users including options
such as long-term, non-firm transmission agree-
ments, and
‘‘(2) achieve nondiscriminatory interconnection
of wind generation facilities.’’.
SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Except as provided by section 2(c), the amendments
made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enact-
ment of this Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5353
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the marking of door
hinges.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Mr. GEPHARDT (for himself, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, and Mr. RILEY)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to the marking
of door hinges.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. MARKING OF DOOR HINGES.
Section 304 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
1304) is amended—
(1) by redesignating subsection (l) as subsection
(m); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (k) the fol-
lowing new subsection:
‘‘(l) MARKING OF CERTAIN DOOR HINGES.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), no exception may be made under sub-
section (a)(3) with respect to door hinges and parts
thereof (except metal forgings and castings imported
for further processing into finished hinges and door
hinges designed for motor vehicles), each of which
shall be marked on the exposed surface of the hinge
when viewed after fixture with the English name of
the country of origin by means of die stamping,
cast-in-mold lettering, etching, or engraving.
‘‘(2) OTHER MEANS OF MARKING.—If, because
of the nature of the article, it is not technically or
commercially feasible to mark it by 1 of the 4 meth-
ods specified in paragraph (1), the article may be
marked by an equally permanent method of marking
such as paint stenciling or, in the case of door
hinges of less than 3 inches in length, by marking
on the smallest unit of packaging utilized.’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by section 1 apply to goods
entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption,
on and after the date that is 6 months after the date of
enactment of this Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5354
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at
7 Commercial Street in Newport, Rhode Island, as the ‘‘Bruce F. Cotta
Post Office Building’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
A BILL
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service
located at 7 Commercial Street in Newport, Rhode Is-
land, as the ‘‘Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. BRUCE F. COTTA POST OFFICE BUILDING.
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States
Postal Service located at 7 Commercial Street in Newport,
Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the
‘‘Bruce F. Cotta Post Office Building’’.
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United
(d) TIMING.—The Secretary shall make every effort
to complete all actions necessary for the conveyance of the
Properties by the Secretary under this Act not later
than—
(1) 1 year after the date of enactment of this
Act; and
(2) 90 days after the receipt and approval by
the Purchaser of a survey of the Properties.
(e) PAYMENT OF CONSIDERATION.—The Secretary
shall provide the Purchaser 36 months, beginning on the
date of conveyance of the Properties to the Purchaser, to
pay the consideration required for the conveyance of the
Properties to the Purchaser.
(f) REIMBURSEMENT OF PURCHASER’S COSTS.—The
terms of conveyance shall authorize the Purchaser to re-
quire each Lessee to reimburse the Purchaser for a pro-
portionate share of the costs incurred by the Purchaser
in completing the transactions pursuant to this Act, in-
cluding any interest charges.
SEC. 6. RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS AND DISPUTES.
After conveyance of the Properties to the Purchaser,
if any Lessee has a dispute with or claim against the Pur-
chaser or any of its officers, directors, or members arising
from the Properties, the Lessee shall promptly give writ-
ten notice of the dispute or claim to the Purchaser. If such
States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall
be deemed to be a reference to the Bruce F. Cotta Post
Office Building.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5355
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at
127 Social Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, as the ‘‘Alphonse F.
Auclair Post Office Building’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
A BILL
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service
located at 127 Social Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Is-
land, as the ‘‘Alphonse F. Auclair Post Office Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ALPHONSE F. AUCLAIR POST OFFICE BUILD-
ING.
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States
Postal Service located at 127 Social Street in Woonsocket,
Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Al-
phonse F. Auclair Post Office Building’’.
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United
States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall
be deemed to be a reference to the Alphonse F. Auclair
Post Office Building.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5358
To amend title 13, United States Code, to provide that the term of office
of the Director of the Census shall be 5 years, to require that such
Director report directly to the Secretary of Commerce, and for other
purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for herself, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. GONZALEZ, and
Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA) introduced the following bill; which was referred to
the Committee on Government Reform
A BILL
To amend title 13, United States Code, to provide that
the term of office of the Director of the Census shall
be 5 years, to require that such Director report directly
to the Secretary of Commerce, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DIRECTOR OF THE CENSUS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 21 of title 13, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
‘‘§ 21. Director of the Census; duties; reporting
‘‘(a) The Bureau shall be headed by a Director of
the Census, appointed by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate. The Director shall per-
form such duties as may be imposed upon him by law,
regulations, or orders of the Secretary, and shall report
directly to the Secretary.
‘‘(b) The term of office of the Director shall be 5
years, and shall begin on January 1, 2002, and every fifth
year thereafter. Any individual appointed to fill a vacancy
in such position occurring before the expiration of the
term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be ap-
pointed for the remainder of that term. The Director may
serve after the end of his term until reappointed or until
the appointment of a successor, but not for a period of
more than 180 days.’’.
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections
for chapter 1 of title 13, United States Code, is amended
by striking the item relating to section 21 and inserting
the following:
‘‘21. Director of the Census; duties; reporting.’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
(a) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This Act shall take effect on
January 1, 2002.
(b) TRANSITION PROVISIONS.—If, upon the effective
date of this Act, the position of Director of the Census
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 535
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make corrections to a map relating
to the Coastal Barrier Resources System.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1999
Mr. CASTLE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make corrections
to a map relating to the Coastal Barrier Resources System.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CORRECTIONS TO MAP.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior
shall make such corrections to the map described in sub-
section (b) as are necessary to move on that map the
boundary of the otherwise protected area (as defined in
section 12 of the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of
1990 (16 U.S.C. 3503 note; Public Law 101–591)) to the
Cape Henlopen State Park boundary to the extent
necessary—
(1) to exclude from the otherwise protected area
the adjacent property leased, as of the date of enact-
ment of this Act, by the Barcroft Company and
Cape Shores Associates (which are privately held
corporations under the law of the State of Dela-
ware); and
(2) to include in the otherwise protected area
the northwestern corner of Cape Henlopen State
Park seaward of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.
(b) MAP DESCRIBED.—The map described in this
subsection is the map that is included in a set of maps
entitled ‘‘Coastal Barrier Resources System’’, dated Octo-
ber 24, 1990, as revised October 15, 1992, and that re-
lates to the unit of the Coastal Barrier Resources System
entitled ‘‘Cape Henlopen Unit DE–03P’’.
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Union Calendar No. 131
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 535
[Report No. 106–230]
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make corrections to a map relating
to the Coastal Barrier Resources System.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1999
Mr. CASTLE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
JULY 13, 1999
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make corrections
to a map relating to the Coastal Barrier Resources System.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CORRECTIONS TO MAP.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior
shall make such corrections to the map described in sub-
section (b) as are necessary to move on that map the
boundary of the otherwise protected area (as defined in
section 12 of the Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of
1990 (16 U.S.C. 3503 note; Public Law 101–591)) to the
Cape Henlopen State Park boundary to the extent
necessary—
(1) to exclude from the otherwise protected area
the adjacent property leased, as of the date of enact-
ment of this Act, by the Barcroft Company and
Cape Shores Associates (which are privately held
corporations under the law of the State of Dela-
ware); and
(2) to include in the otherwise protected area
the northwestern corner of Cape Henlopen State
Park seaward of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.
(b) MAP DESCRIBED.—The map described in this
subsection is the map that is included in a set of maps
entitled ‘‘Coastal Barrier Resources System’’, dated Octo-
ber 24, 1990, as revised October 15, 1992, and that re-
lates to the unit of the Coastal Barrier Resources System
entitled ‘‘Cape Henlopen Unit DE–03P’’.
(1) to remove the cloud on titles to land in the
State of New Mexico resulting from the claims of
the Pueblo of Santo Domingo, and to settle all of
the Pueblo’s claims against the United States and
third parties, and the land, boundary, and trespass
claims of the Pueblo in a fair, equitable, and final
manner;
(2) to provide for the restoration of certain
lands to the Pueblo of Santo Domingo and to con-
firm the Pueblo’s boundaries;
(3) to clarify governmental jurisdiction over the
lands within the Pueblo’s land claim area; and
(4) to ratify a Settlement Agreement between
the United States and the Pueblo which includes—
(A) the Pueblo’s agreement to relinquish
and compromise its land and trespass claims;
(B) the provision of $8,000,000 to com-
pensate the Pueblo for the claims it has pur-
sued pursuant to the Act of August 13, 1946
(60 Stat. 1049; commonly referred to as the In-
dian Claims Commission Act);
(C) the transfer of approximately 4,577
acres of public land to the Pueblo;
(D) the sale of approximately 7,355 acres
of national forest lands to the Pueblo; and
HR 5362 RDS
SECTION 1. AUTHORITIES RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION
OF FEES.
Section 214(c)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(c)(9)) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘(exclud-
ing’’ and all that follows through ‘‘2001)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘(excluding any employer that is a primary
or secondary education institution, an institution of
higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a),
a nonprofit entity related to or affiliated with any
such institution, a nonprofit entity which engages in
established curriculum-related clinical training of
students registered at any such institution, a non-
profit research organization, or a governmental re-
search organization) filing before October 1, 2003’’;
and
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘$500’’
and inserting ‘‘$1000’’.
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SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendment made by section 1(2) shall apply
only to petitions that are filed on or after the date that
is 2 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives October 6,
2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
SECTION 1. AUTHORITIES RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION
OF FEES.
Section 214(c)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(c)(9)) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘(exclud-
ing’’ and all that follows through ‘‘2001)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘(excluding any employer that is a primary
or secondary education institution, an institution of
higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a),
a nonprofit entity related to or affiliated with any
such institution, a nonprofit entity which engages in
established curriculum-related clinical training of
students registered at any such institution, a non-
profit research organization, or a governmental re-
search organization) filing before October 1, 2003’’;
and
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘$500’’
and inserting ‘‘$1000’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendment made by section 1(2) shall apply
only to petitions that are filed on or after the date that
is 2 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives October 6,
2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 5362
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 increase the amount of fees charged to employers who are petitioners for the
employment of H–1B non-immigrant workers, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AUTHORITIES RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION OF FEES.
Section 214(c)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1184(c)(9)) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘(excluding’’ and all
that follows through ‘‘2001)’’ and inserting ‘‘(excluding any
employer that is a primary or secondary education institution,
an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a)
of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a), a
nonprofit entity related to or affiliated with any such institu-
tion, a nonprofit entity which engages in established cur-
riculum-related clinical training of students registered at any
such institution, a nonprofit research organization, or a govern-
mental research organization) filing before October 1, 2003’’;
and
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘$500’’ and inserting
‘‘$1,000’’.
H. R. 5362—2
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendment made by section 1(2) shall apply only to peti-
tions that are filed on or after the date that is 2 months after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
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. 5362
To increase the amount of fees charged to employers who are petitioners
for the employment of H–1B nonimmigrant workers, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 3, 2000
Mr. DREIER (for himself and Mr. MOAKLEY) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To increase the amount of fees charged to employers who
are petitioners for the employment of H–1B non-
immigrant workers, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AUTHORITIES RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION
OF FEES.
Section 214(c)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(c)(9)) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘(exclud-
ing’’ and all that follows through ‘‘2001)’’ and in-
serting ‘‘(excluding any employer that is a primary
or secondary education institution, an institution of
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higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a),
a nonprofit entity related to or affiliated with any
such institution, a nonprofit entity which engages in
established curriculum-related clinical training of
students registered at any such institution, a non-
profit research organization, or a governmental re-
search organization) filing before October 1, 2003’’;
and
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘$500’’
and inserting ‘‘$1000’’.
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendment made by section 1(2) shall apply
only to petitions that are filed on or after the date that
is two months after the date of enactment of this Act.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5362
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 10 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 22), 2000
Received
AN ACT
To increase the amount of fees charged to employers who
are petitioners for the employment of H–1B non-immi-
grant workers, 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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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 5363
To provide for the review by Congress of proposed construction of court
facilities.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 3, 2000
Mr. GILMAN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To provide for the review by Congress of proposed
construction of court facilities.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF NEW CONSTRUC-
TION FOR FEDERAL COURTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 462 of title 28, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing new subsection:
‘‘(g)(1) Facilities for holding court may not be con-
structed unless—
‘‘(A) the Director of the Administrative Office
of the United States Courts submits to the Congress
a report setting forth the plans for the proposed
construction; and
‘‘(B) 30 days have elapsed and the Congress
has not, before the end of that 30-day period, en-
acted a provision of law stating in substance that
the Congress disapproves the proposed construction.
‘‘(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), construction of
facilities includes the alteration, improvement, remodeling,
reconstuction, or enlargement of any building for purposes
of holding court.
‘‘(3) The 30-day period referred to in paragraph (1)
shall be computed by excluding—
‘‘(A) the days on which either House is not in
session because of an adjournment of more than 3
days to a day certain or an adjournment of the Con-
gress sine die; and
‘‘(B) any Saturday and Sunday, not excluded
under subparagraph (A), when either House is not
in session.’’.
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 462 of
title 28, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in subsection (b), by inserting before the pe-
riod at the end the following: ‘‘, and subject to sub-
section (g)’’;
(2) in subsection (c), by inserting before the pe-
riod at the end the following: ‘‘, and subject to sub-
section (g)’’; and
(3) in subsection (f), by inserting ‘‘subject to
subsection (g),’’ after ‘‘Director requests,’’.
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