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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 996
To ensure the timely payment of benefits to eligible persons under the
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 2210 note).
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 13, 2001
Mr. MCINNIS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Appropriations
A BILL
To ensure the timely payment of benefits to eligible persons
under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42
U.S.C. 2210 note).
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. RADIATION EXPOSURE COMPENSATION TRUST
FUND.
(a) APPROPRIATIONS.—There are appropriated, out
of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated,
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001,
$84,000,000 to the Radiation Exposure Compensation
Trust Fund to remain available until expended for the
purpose of making payments to eligible beneficiaries under
the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (42 U.S.C.
2210 note).
(b) EMERGENCY REQUIREMENT.—The entire amount
made available under subsection (a)—
(1) shall be available only to the extent that the
President submits to Congress an official budget re-
quest for up to $84,000,000 that includes designa-
tion of the entire amount of the request as an emer-
gency requirement for the purposes of the Balanced
Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985
(2 U.S.C. 900 et seq.); and
(2) is designated by Congress as an emergency
requirement under section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Bal-
anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of
1985 (2 U.S.C. 901(b)(2)(A)).
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 997
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive the part B premium
penalty for individuals entitled to TRICARE health benefits as a member
or former member of the uniformed services, or dependent of such
a member or former member, and to amend title 10, United States
Code, to waive the TRICARE requirement for enrollment in Medicare
part B in the case of individuals enrolled under the Federal Employees
Health Benefits program.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 13, 2001
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees
on Ways and Means, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently
determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi-
sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive
the part B premium penalty for individuals entitled to
TRICARE health benefits as a member or former mem-
ber of the uniformed services, or dependent of such a
member or former member, and to amend title 10,
United States Code, to waive the TRICARE requirement
for enrollment in Medicare part B in the case of individ-
uals enrolled under the Federal Employees Health Bene-
fits program.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. WAIVER OF MEDICARE PART B LATE ENROLL-
MENT PENALTY FOR INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE
FOR TRICARE BENEFITS.
Section 1839(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1395r(b)) is amended by inserting after the second sen-
tence the following new sentence: ‘‘The monthly premium
shall not be increased under this subsection for any month
in the case of an individual who, for such month, is enti-
tled to hospital insurance benefits under part A and is
permitted to be eligible for health benefits under section
1086 of title 10, United States Code, under subsection
(d)(2) of such section.’’.
SEC. 2. TRICARE WAIVER OF MEDICARE PART B ENROLL-
MENT REQUIREMENT FOR FEHBP-ENROLLED
INDIVIDUALS.
Section 1086(d)(2)(A) of title 10, United States
Code, as amended by section 712(a) of the Floyd D.
Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2001 (as enacted into law by section 1 of Public Law
106–398), is amended by inserting ‘‘or is enrolled in a
health benefits plan under the Federal Employees Health
Benefits program under chapter 89 of title 5’’ before the
semicolon.
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
The amendments made by this Act take effect on Oc-
tober 1, 2001, and apply to premiums and benefits for
months beginning on or after such date.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 998
To reduce gun trafficking by prohibiting bulk purchases of handguns.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 13, 2001
Mr. PAYNE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
To reduce gun trafficking by prohibiting bulk purchases of
handguns.
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 ‘‘Stop Gun Trafficking
Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST MULTIPLE HANDGUN SALES
OR PURCHASES.
(a) PROHIBITION.—Section 922 of title 18, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after subsection (y)
the following:
‘‘(z) PROHIBITION AGAINST MULTIPLE HANDGUN
SALES OR PURCHASES.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—It shall be unlawful for any
licensed dealer—
‘‘(A) during any 30-day period, to sell 2 or
more handguns to an individual who is not li-
censed under section 923; or
‘‘(B) to sell a handgun to an individual
who is not licensed under section 923 and who
purchased a handgun during the 30-day period
ending on the date of the sale.
‘‘(2) TIME LIMITATION.—It shall be unlawful
for any individual who is not licensed under section
923 to purchase 2 or more handguns during any 30-
day period.
‘‘(3) EXCHANGES.—Paragraph (1) does not
apply to an exchange of 1 handgun for 1 handgun.’’.
(b) PENALTIES.—Section 924(a)(2) of title 18,
United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘or (o)’’ and
inserting ‘‘(o), or (z)’’.
SEC. 3. INCREASED PENALTIES FOR MAKING KNOWINGLY
FALSE STATEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH
FIREARMS.
Section 924(a)(3) of title 18, United States Code, is
amended by striking ‘‘one year’’ and inserting ‘‘5 years’’.
SEC. 4. DEADLINES FOR DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS RE-
LATED TO CERTAIN FIREARMS TRANSFERS.
(a) HANDGUN TRANSFERS SUBJECT TO THE WAIT-
ING PERIOD.—Section 922(s)(6)(B)(i) of title 18, United
States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘20 business days’’
and inserting ‘‘35 calendar days’’.
(b) FIREARMS TRANSFERS SUBJECT TO INSTANT
CHECK.—Section 922(t)(2)(C) of title 18, United States
Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘not later than 35 calendar
days after the date the system provides the licensee with
the number,’’ before ‘‘destroy’’.
SEC. 5. REVISED DEFINITION.
Section 921(a)(21)(C) of title 18, United States
Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘, except that such term
shall include any person who transfers more than 1 hand-
gun in any 30-day period to a person who is not a licensed
dealer’’ before the semicolon.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 99
To prohibit discrimination in contracting on federally funded projects on
the basis of certain labor policies of potential contractors.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 3, 2001
Mr. HAYWORTH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
A BILL
To prohibit discrimination in contracting on federally funded
projects on the basis of certain labor policies of potential
contractors.
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 ‘‘Open Competition and
Fairness Act of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. PROHIBITION REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF
CERTAIN LABOR RELATIONS POLICIES OF
OFFERORS ON FEDERALLY FUNDED CON-
TRACTS.
Section 8(e) of the National Labor Relations Act (29
U.S.C. 158(e)) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: ‘‘Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act,
no person may be discriminated against when bidding on
a prime contract, funded in whole or in part with funds
provided by the Federal Government, if such discrimina-
tion is based in whole or in part on a requirement that
such person enter into or adhere to a collective bargaining
agreement or any similar agreement as a condition of per-
forming work under the contract.’’.
SEC. 3. CONSTRUCTION.
The amendment made by section 2 shall not be
construed—
(1) to apply to subcontractors; or
(2)(A) to prohibit a contractor from voluntarily
entering into a lawful agreement with a labor orga-
nization; or
(B) to discourage contractors who have entered
into such an agreement from bidding on Federal or
federally assisted contracts.
SEC. 4. APPLICATION.
The amendment made by section 2 shall apply to con-
tracts made directly with any agency of the Federal
Government and to contracts made with any entity that
is managing or operating a facility owned or controlled
by the Federal Government on behalf of the Federal Gov-
ernment.
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in the Committee of the Whole. The current resolution,
as amended, shall be considered as read. No further
amendment shall be in order except those printed in part
B of the report of the Committee on Rules. Each amend-
ment may be offered only in the order printed in the re-
port, may be offered only by a Member designated in the
report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for
the time specified in the report equally divided and con-
trolled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not
be subject to amendment. All points of order against the
amendments printed in part B of the report are waived
except that the adoption of an amendment in the nature
of a substitute shall constitute the conclusion of consider-
ation of the concurrent resolution for amendment. After
the conclusion of consideration of the concurrent resolu-
tion for amendment and a final period of general debate,
which shall not exceed 10 minutes equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
the Committee on the Budget, the Committee shall rise
and report the concurrent resolution, as amended, to the
House with such further amendment as may have been
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the concurrent resolution and amendments there-
to to final adoption without intervening motion except
amendments offered by the chairman of the Committee
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House Calendar No. 11
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 100
[Report No. 107–30]
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 83)
establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government
for fiscal year 2002, revising the congressional budget for the United
States Government for fiscal year 2001, and setting forth appropriate
budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2011.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 27, 2001
Mr. GOSS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.
Con. Res. 83) establishing the congressional budget for
the United States Government for fiscal year 2002, revis-
ing the congressional budget for the United States Gov-
ernment for fiscal year 2001, and setting forth appro-
priate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2003
through 2011.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee
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on the Budget pursuant to section 305(a)(5) of the Con-
gressional Budget Act of 1974 to achieve mathematical
consistency. The concurrent resolution shall not be subject
to a demand for division of the question of its adoption.
House Calendar No. 11
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 100
[Report No. 107–30]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the concurrent reso-
lution (H. Con. Res. 83) establishing the con-
gressional budget for the United States Govern-
ment for fiscal year 2002, revising the congres-
sional budget for the United States Government
for fiscal year 2001, and setting forth appro-
priate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years
2003 through 2011.
MARCH 27, 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 101
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that schools across
the Nation should teach about the role of Native Americans in American
history and culture and lead community service projects that further
that education.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 27, 2001
Mr. BACA (for himself, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. CARSON of
Oklahoma, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. FARR of California, Mr. HONDA, Mr.
FROST, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. KIND, Mr.
PALLONE, Mr. STUPAK, and Mr. UDALL of New Mexico) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education
and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
schools across the Nation should teach about the role
of Native Americans in American history and culture
and lead community service projects that further that
education.
Whereas Native Americans have given much to this country;
Whereas an emphasis on freedom, justice, patriotism, and
representative government have always been elements of
Native American culture;
Whereas Native Americans have shown their willingness to
fight and die for this Nation in foreign lands;
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Whereas Native Americans honor the American flag at every
powwow and at many gatherings and remember all vet-
erans through song, music, and dance;
Whereas Native Americans honor, through song, the men and
women of this country who have fought for freedom;
Whereas Native Americans love the land that has nurtured
their parents, grandparents, and unnamed elders since
the beginning of their recorded history; and
Whereas Native Americans honor the Earth that has brought
life to the people since time immemorial: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) schools across the Nation should teach
about the role of Native Americans in American his-
tory and culture and lead community service projects
that further that education; and
(2) there should be a legal public holiday hon-
oring Native Americans.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 102
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the maltreat-
ment of United States civilian prisoners captured by the Axis Powers
during World War II.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 27, 2001
Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. GILMAN, and Mrs. KELLY) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the maltreatment of United States civilian prisoners
captured by the Axis Powers during World War II.
Whereas the Axis Powers captured and incarcerated 18,745
United States civilians who were living or traveling
abroad during World War II, of which 1,704 died or were
executed in captivity;
Whereas these civilian prisoners of war were subjected to bar-
baric prison conditions and endured torture, starvation,
and disease;
Whereas the incarceration of these United States civilians
and the conditions of such incarceration violated inter-
national human rights principles; and
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Whereas the vast majority of these civilian prisoners of war
have never received any formal recognition or compensa-
tion for their suffering, despite the physical and emo-
tional trauma they endured: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That—
(1) it is the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that the incarceration of United States civilians
by the Axis Powers during World War II and the
conditions of such incarceration violated inter-
national human rights principles; and
(2) the House of Representatives—
(A) extends its sympathies to the brave
men and women who endured the terrible hard-
ships of such incarceration and to their fami-
lies; and
(B) encourages foreign nations that con-
tributed to the incarceration of United States
civilians during World War II to formally apolo-
gize to these individuals and their families.
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H. Res. 103
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 21, 2002.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. REFERRAL.
Pursuant to section 1492 of title 28, United States
Code, the bill (H.R. 1258), entitled ‘‘A bill for the relief of
Sarabeth M. Davis, Robert S. Borders, Victor Maron, Irving
Berke, and Adele E. Conrad’’, now pending in the House of
Representatives, is referred to the chief judge of the United
States Court of Federal Claims.
SEC. 2. PROCEEDINGS AND REPORT.
Upon receipt of the bill, the chief judge shall—
(1) proceed under section 2509 of title 28, United
States Code; and
(2) report back to the House of Representatives, at
the earliest practicable date, providing—
(A) findings of fact and conclusions of law that
are sufficient to inform the Congress of the nature,
extent, and character of the claim for the com-
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pensation referred to in the bill as a legal or equi-
table claim against the United States; and
(B) the amount, if any, legally or equitably due
from the United States to the claimants.
Attest:
Clerk.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 103
Referring the bill (H.R. 1258), entitled ‘‘A bill for the relief of Sarabeth
M. Davis, Robert S. Borders, Victor Maron, Irving Berke, and Adele
E. Conrad’’, to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal
Claims for a report thereon.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 27, 2001
Mr. COX submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Referring the bill (H.R. 1258), entitled ‘‘A bill for the relief
of Sarabeth M. Davis, Robert S. Borders, Victor Maron,
Irving Berke, and Adele E. Conrad’’, to the chief judge
of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a
report thereon.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. REFERRAL.
Pursuant to section 1492 of title 28, United States
Code, the bill (H.R. 1258), entitled ‘‘A bill for the relief
of Sarabeth M. Davis, Robert S. Borders, Victor Maron,
Irving Berke, and Adele E. Conrad’’, now pending in the
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House of Representatives, is referred to the chief judge
of the United States Court of Federal Claims.
SEC. 2. PROCEEDINGS AND REPORT.
Upon receipt of the bill, the chief judge shall—
(1) proceed under section 2509 of title 28,
United States Code; and
(2) report back to the House of Representa-
tives, at the earliest practicable date, providing—
(A) findings of fact and conclusions of law
that are sufficient to inform the Congress of the
nature, extent, and character of the claim for
the compensation referred to in the bill as a
legal or equitable claim against the United
States; and
(B) the amount, if any, legally or equitably
due from the United States to the claimants.
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Private Calendar No. 4
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 103
[Report No. 107–444]
Referring the bill (H.R. 1258), entitled ‘‘A bill for the relief of Sarabeth
M. Davis, Robert S. Borders, Victor Maron, Irving Berke, and Adele
E. Conrad’’, to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal
Claims for a report thereon.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 27, 2001
Mr. COX submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
MAY 7, 2002
Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Referring the bill (H.R. 1258), entitled ‘‘A bill for the relief
of Sarabeth M. Davis, Robert S. Borders, Victor Maron,
Irving Berke, and Adele E. Conrad’’, to the chief judge
of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a
report thereon.
Resolved,
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Members of Congress, have worked full time, have ex-
plored outer space, and have contributed widely in all
walks of life;
Whereas women have demonstrated high levels of achieve-
ment in every aspect of American society;
Whereas the artwork displayed in the Capitol, the Capitol
Visitor Center, and the office buildings of the House of
Representatives reflects American society, and being rep-
resented in the artwork is an important honor to individ-
uals who have made significant contributions to the his-
tory of the United States;
Whereas of all the pieces of artwork displayed in the Capitol
and in the office buildings of the House of Representa-
tives, less than 5 percent are pieces that depict the con-
tributions of women to American society; and
Whereas the artwork displayed in the Capitol and in the of-
fice buildings of the House of Representatives severely
underrepresents the contributions of women to American
society: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That—
(1) it is the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that the artwork displayed in the Capitol, the
Capitol Visitor Center, and the office buildings of
the House of Representatives should also represent
the contributions of women to American society; and
(2) the House of Representatives expresses full
support for the efforts of the House Fine Arts
Board, the Joint Committee on the Library, and the
Architect of the Capitol to incorporate into their reg-
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SECTION 1. REFERRAL.
Pursuant to section 1492 of title 28, United States
Code, the bill (H.R. 1258), entitled ‘‘A bill for the relief
of Sarabeth M. Davis, Robert S. Borders, Victor Maron,
Irving Berke, and Adele E. Conrad’’, now pending in the
House of Representatives, is referred to the chief judge
of the United States Court of Federal Claims.
SEC. 2. PROCEEDINGS AND REPORT.
Upon receipt of the bill, the chief judge shall—
(1) proceed under section 2509 of title 28,
United States Code; and
(2) report back to the House of Representa-
tives, at the earliest practicable date, providing—
(A) findings of fact and conclusions of law
that are sufficient to inform the Congress of the
nature, extent, and character of the claim for
the compensation referred to in the bill as a
legal or equitable claim against the United
States; and
(B) the amount, if any, legally or equitably
due from the United States to the claimants.
Private Calendar No. 4
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 103
[Report No. 107–444]
RESOLUTION
Referring the bill (H.R. 1258), entitled ‘‘A bill for
the relief of Sarabeth M. Davis, Robert S. Bor-
ders, Victor Maron, Irving Berke, and Adele E.
Conrad’’, to the chief judge of the United States
Court of Federal Claims for a report thereon.
MAY 7, 2002
Referred to the Private Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 104
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 29, 2001.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order
to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6) to amend the In-
ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the marriage penalty
by providing for adjustments to the standard deduction, 15-
percent rate bracket, and earned income credit and to allow
the nonrefundable personal credits against regular and min-
imum tax liability. The bill shall be considered as read for
amendment. The amendment recommended by the Committee
on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be consid-
ered as adopted. The previous question shall be considered as
ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amend-
ment thereto to final passage without intervening motion ex-
cept: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, equally
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Ways and Means; (2) the fur-
ther amendment printed in the report of the Committee on
Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representa-
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tive Rangel of New York or his designee, which shall be in
order without intervention of any point of order, shall be con-
sidered as read, and shall be separately debatable for one
hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an
opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without
instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.