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Public Law 116–81: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, as the “Ritchie Valens Post Office Building”. Public Law 81 Public Law 116–81 133 Stat. 1179 2019-12-12 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 1179 Public Law 116–81 116th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, as the “Ritchie Valens Post Office Building”. Dec. 12, 2019 [ H.R. 1253 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. RITCHIE VALENS POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California, shall be known and designated as the “Ritchie Valens Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 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 “Ritchie Valens Post Office Building”. Approved December 12, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1253 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Oct. 16, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–82: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Israel Road Southeast in Tumwater, Washington, as the “Eva G. Hewitt Post Office”. Public Law 82 Public Law 116–82 133 Stat. 1180 2019-12-12 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 1180 Public Law 116–82 116th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Israel Road Southeast in Tumwater, Washington, as the “Eva G. Hewitt Post Office”. Dec. 12, 2019 [ H.R. 1526 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EVA G. HEWITT POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 Israel Road Southeast in Tumwater, Washington, shall be known and designated as the “Eva G. Hewitt Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 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 “Eva G. Hewitt Post Office”. Approved December 12, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1526 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): July 17, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–83: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Grove Court in Elgin, Illinois, as the “Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial Post Office Building”. Public Law 83 Public Law 116–83 133 Stat. 1181 2019-12-12 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 1181 Public Law 116–83 116th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Grove Court in Elgin, Illinois, as the “Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial Post Office Building”. Dec. 12, 2019 [ H.R. 1844 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CORPORAL ALEX MARTINEZ MEMORIAL POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 66 Grove Court in Elgin, Illinois, shall be known and designated as the “Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 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 “Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial Post Office Building”. Approved December 12, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1844 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): July 17, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–84: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula, Montana, as the “Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building”. Public Law 84 Public Law 116–84 133 Stat. 1182 2019-12-13 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 1182 Public Law 116–84 116th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula, Montana, as the “Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building”. Dec. 13, 2019 [ H.R. 1972 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JEANNETTE RANKIN POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1100 West Kent Avenue in Missoula, Montana, shall be known and designated as the “Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 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 “Jeannette Rankin Post Office Building”. Approved December 13, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1972 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Oct. 16, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–85: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7722 South Main Street in Pine Plains, New York, as the “Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent Post Office”. Public Law 85 Public Law 116–85 133 Stat. 1183 2019-12-13 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 1183 Public Law 116–85 116th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7722 South Main Street in Pine Plains, New York, as the “Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent Post Office”. Dec. 13, 2019 [ H.R. 2151 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SHANNON M. KENT POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7722 South Main Street in Pine Plains, New York, shall be known and designated as the “Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 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 “Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent Post Office”. Approved December 13, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2151 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Oct. 16, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–86: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the “65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building”. Public Law 86 Public Law 116–86 133 Stat. 1184 2019-12-13 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 1184 Public Law 116–86 116th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the “65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building”. Dec. 13, 2019 [ H.R. 2325 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 65TH INFANTRY REGIMENT POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 Calle Alondra in San Juan, Puerto Rico, shall be known and designated as the “65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in law, map, regulation, 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 “65th Infantry Regiment Post Office Building”. Approved December 13, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2325 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): July 17, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–87: To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Odessa, Texas, as the “Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic”. Public Law 87 Public Law 116–87 133 Stat. 1185 2019-12-13 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 1185 Public Law 116–87 116th Congress

An Act To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Odessa, Texas, as the “Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic”. Dec. 13, 2019 [ H.R. 2334 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF WILSON AND YOUNG MEDAL OF HONOR VA CLINIC. (a) Finding .— Congress finds that Private First Class Alfred “Mac” Wilson of the Marine Corps and Staff Sergeant Marvin “Rex” Young of the Army were both posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions in the Vietnam War. (b) Designation .— The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Odessa, Texas, shall after the date of the enactment of this Act be known and designated as the “Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic”. (c) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (b) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic”. Approved December 13, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2334 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Oct. 15, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–88: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 575 Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island, as the “Elizabeth Buffum Chace Post Office”. Public Law 88 Public Law 116–88 133 Stat. 1186 2019-12-13 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 1186 Public Law 116–88 116th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 575 Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island, as the “Elizabeth Buffum Chace Post Office”. Dec. 13, 2019 [ H.R. 2451 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ELIZABETH BUFFUM CHACE POST OFFICE. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 575 Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island, shall be known and designated as the “Elizabeth Buffum Chace Post Office”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 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 “Elizabeth Buffum Chace Post Office”. Approved December 13, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2451 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Oct. 16, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–89: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8520 Michigan Avenue in Whittier, California, as the “Jose Ramos Post Office Building”. Public Law 89 Public Law 116–89 133 Stat. 1187 2019-12-13 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 1187 Public Law 116–89 116th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8520 Michigan Avenue in Whittier, California, as the “Jose Ramos Post Office Building”. Dec. 13, 2019 [ H.R. 3144 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. JOSE RAMOS POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8520 Michigan Avenue in Whittier, California, shall be known and designated as the “Jose Ramos Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 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 “Jose Ramos Post Office Building”. Approved December 13, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3144 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Oct. 16, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–90: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, as the “Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building”. Public Law 90 Public Law 116–90 133 Stat. 1188 2019-12-13 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 1188 Public Law 116–90 116th Congress

An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, as the “Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building”. Dec. 13, 2019 [ H.R. 3314 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LAKE HAVASU CITY COMBAT VETERANS MEMORIAL POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation .— The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 McCulloch Boulevard North in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, shall be known and designated as the “Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building”. (b) References .— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 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 “Lake Havasu City Combat Veterans Memorial Post Office Building”. Approved December 13, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 3314 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Oct. 16, considered and passed House. Nov. 21, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–95: To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project, and for other purposes. Public Law 95 Public Law 116–95 133 Stat. 3249 2019-12-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 3249 Public Law 116–95 116th Congress

An Act To reauthorize the West Valley demonstration project, and for other purposes. Dec. 20, 2019 [ H.R. 1138 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. WEST VALLEY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. (a) Reauthorization .— Section 3(a) of the West Valley Demonstration Project Act ( Public Law 96–368 ; 42 U.S.C. 2021a note ) is amended by striking “ $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981 ” and inserting “ $75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2026 ”. (b) Report .— Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to Congress a report that describes— (1) the volumes, origins, and types of radioactive waste at the Western New York Service Center in West Valley, New York; (2) what options have been identified for disposal of each such type of radioactive waste; (3) what is known about the costs of, and timeframes for, each such option; (4) the benefits and challenges of each such option, according to the State of New York and the Department of Energy; and (5) as of the date of enactment of this Act— (A) how much has been spent on the disposal of radioactive waste associated with the demonstration project prescribed by section 2(a) of the West Valley Demonstration Project Act; and (B) what volumes and types of radioactive waste have been disposed of from the Western New York Service Center. Approved December 20, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1138 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 116–69 ( Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Mar. 5, considered and passed House. Dec. 2, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–96: To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an assessment of the responsibilities, workload, and vacancy rates of Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention coordinators, and for other purposes. Public Law 96 Public Law 116–96 133 Stat. 3250 2019-12-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 3250 Public Law 116–96 116th Congress

An Act To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an assessment of the responsibilities, workload, and vacancy rates of Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention coordinators, and for other purposes. Dec. 20, 2019 [ H.R. 2333 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act ”. SEC. 2. COMPTROLLER GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES, WORKLOAD, AND VACANCY RATES OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SUICIDE PREVENTION COORDINATORS. (a) Assessment Required .— The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an assessment of the responsibilities, workload, training, and vacancy rates of Department of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention coordinators. Determination. Such assessment shall include a determination of— (1) the extent to which the use and staffing of suicide prevention coordinators varies between Department facilities; and (2) the extent to which the Secretary provides oversight of suicide prevention coordinators. (b) Report to Congress .— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report containing the findings of the assessment required by subsection (a). Approved December 20, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 2333 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 116–70 ( Comm. on Veterans’ Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): May 21, considered and passed House. Dec. 11, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–98: To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of the families of victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 31, 2019. Public Law 98 Public Law 116–98 133 Stat. 3253 2019-12-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

★ (Star Print) 133 STAT. 3253 Public Law 116–98 116th Congress

An Act To accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of the families of victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 31, 2019. Dec. 20, 2019 [ H.R. 4566 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Virginia Beach Strong Act. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Virginia Beach Strong Act ”. SEC. 2. SPECIAL RULES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR RELIEF OF THE FAMILIES OF THE MASS SHOOTING IN VIRGINIA BEACH. (a) Time periods. Clarification That Contribution Will Not Fail To Qualify as a Charitable Contribution .— A cash contribution made for the relief of the families of the dead or wounded victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 31, 2019, shall not fail to be treated as a charitable contribution for purposes of section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 merely because such contribution is for the exclusive benefit of such families. The preceding sentence shall apply to contributions made on or after May 31, 2019. (b) Time periods. Clarification That Payments by Charitable Organizations to Families Treated as Exempt Payments .— For purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, payments made on or after May 31, 2019, and on or before June 1, 2021, to the spouse or any dependent (as defined in section 152 of such Code) of the dead or wounded victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on May 31, 2019, by an organization which (determined without regard to any such payments) would be an organization exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code shall— (1) be treated as related to the purpose or function constituting the basis for such organization’s exemption under such section; and (2) shall not be treated as inuring to the benefit of any private individual, if such payments are made in good faith using a reasonable and objective formula which is consistently applied with respect to such victims. Approved December 20, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 4566 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Dec. 9, considered and passed House. Dec. 10, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–101: To amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to provide flexibility and reauthorization to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. Public Law 101 Public Law 116–101 133 Stat. 3261 2019-12-20 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 3261 Public Law 116–101 116th Congress

An Act To amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 to provide flexibility and reauthorization to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages. Dec. 20, 2019 [ S. 256 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act. SECTION 1. 42 USC 2991 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act ”. SEC. 2. NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGES GRANT PROGRAM.   Section 803C of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 2991b–3 ) is amended — (1) in subsection (b)(7)— (A) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking “ 10 ” and inserting “ 5 ”; and (B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking “ 15 ” and inserting “ 10 ”; and (2) in subsection (e)(2)— (A) by striking “ or 3-year basis ” and inserting “ 3-year, 4-year, or 5-year basis ”; and (B) by inserting “ , 4-year, or 5-year ” after “ on a 3-year ”. SEC. 3. REAUTHORIZATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGES PROGRAM. (a) In General .— Section 816(e) of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 2992d(e) ) is amended by striking “ such sums ” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “ $13,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. ”. 133 STAT. 3262 (b) Technical Correction .— Section 816 of the Native American Programs Act of 1974 ( 42 U.S.C. 2992d ) is amended in subsections (a) and (b) by striking “ subsection (e) ” each place it appears and inserting “ subsection (d) ”. Approved December 20, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 256 : SENATE REPORTS: ┐No. 116–11 ( Comm. on Indian Affairs ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): June 27, considered and passed Senate. Dec. 9, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 116–104: To reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004. Public Law 104 Public Law 116–104 133 Stat. 3272 2019-12-30 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 3272 Public Law 116–104 116th Congress

An Act To reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004. Dec. 30, 2019 [ H.R. 777 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019. 34 USC 10101 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019 ”. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION.   Section 2 of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 ( 34 U.S.C. 40701 ) is amended — (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (2), by striking “ including ” and inserting “ prioritizing, to the extent practicable consistent with public safety considerations ”; and (B) in paragraph (8), by striking “ including ” and inserting “ in particular, ”; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (6), by striking “ and ” at the end; (B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting “ ; and ”; and (C) by adding at the end the following: “(8) provide assurances that the DNA section of the laboratory to be used to conduct DNA analyses has a written policy that prioritizes the analysis of, to the extent practicable consistent with public safety considerations, samples from homicides and sexual assaults.” ; (3) in subsection (c)(3)— (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking “ 2014 through 2019 ” and inserting “ 2019 through 2024 ”; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking “ 2014 through 2019 ” and inserting “ 2019 through 2024 ”; and (4) in subsection (j), by striking “ 2015 through 2019 ” and inserting “ 2019 through 2024 ”. SEC. 3. TRAINING AND EDUCATION.   Section 303(b) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 34 U.S.C. 40722(b) ) is amended by striking “ 2015 through 2019 ” and inserting “ 2019 through 2024 ”. 133 STAT. 3273 SEC. 4. SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAM GRANTS.   Section 304(d) of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 ( 34 U.S.C. 40723(d) ) is amended by striking “ 2015 through 2019 ” and inserting “ 2019 through 2024 ”. Approved December 30, 2019.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 777 ( S. 820 ): CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Oct. 23, considered and passed House. Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–106: To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Fallen Soldier Displays in national cemeteries. Public Law 106 Public Law 116–106 133 Stat. 3291 2020-01-07 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

133 STAT. 3291 Public Law 116–106 116th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure the Secretary of Veterans Affairs permits the display of Fallen Soldier Displays in national cemeteries. Jan. 7, 2020 [ H.R. 1424 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act. SECTION 1. 38 USC 101 note . SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Fallen Warrior Battlefield Cross Memorial Act ”. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION FOR FALLEN SOLDIER DISPLAYS IN NATIONAL CEMETERIES.    Section 2403 of title 38, United States Code , is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(d) (1) Subject to standards established by the Secretary, the Secretary shall permit the display of a Fallen Soldier Display in any national cemetery. “(2) Definition. In this subsection, the term ‘ Fallen Soldier Display ’ means a memorial monument in honor of fallen members of the Armed Forces that may include a replica of an inverted rifle, boots, helmets, and identification tag.” . Approved January 7, 2020.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1424 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 165 (2019): Nov. 12, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–111: To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the study of the Emancipation National Historic Trail, and for other purposes. Public Law 111 Public Law 116–111 134 Stat. 8 2020-01-27 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

134 STAT. 8 Public Law 116–111 116th Congress

An Act To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the study of the Emancipation National Historic Trail, and for other purposes. Jan. 27, 2020 [ H.R. 434 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act. Texas. 16 USC 1241 note . SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act ”. SEC. 2. EMANCIPATION NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL STUDY.   Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1244(c) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(47) Emancipation national historic trail .— The Emancipation National Historic Trail, extending approximately 51 miles from the Osterman Building and Reedy Chapel in Galveston, Texas, along Texas State Highway 3 and Interstate Highway 45 North, to Freedmen’s Town, then to Independence Heights and Emancipation Park in Houston, Texas, following the migration route taken by newly freed slaves and other persons of African descent from the major 19th century seaport town of Galveston to the burgeoning community of Freedmen’s Town, located in the 4th Ward of Houston, Texas.” . Approved January 27, 2020.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 434 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 116–135 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 165 (2019): July 24, considered and passed House. Vol. 166 (2020): Jan. 13, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–112: To require that $1 coins issued during 2019 honor President George H.W. Bush and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Bush. Public Law 112 Public Law 116–112 134 Stat. 9 2020-01-27 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

134 STAT. 9 Public Law 116–112 116th Congress

An Act To require that $1 coins issued during 2019 honor President George H.W. Bush and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Bush. Jan. 27, 2020 [ S. 457 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, President George H.W. Bush and First Spouse Barbara Bush Coin Act. 31 USC 5112 note . Effective date. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ President George H.W. Bush and First Spouse Barbara Bush Coin Act ”. SEC. 2. COINS HONORING PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH AND FIRST SPOUSE BARBARA BUSH. (a) Circulating $1 Coins Honoring President George H.W. Bush .— Notwithstanding subsections (d), (n)(2)(E), (n)(3), (n)(4), and (n)(8) of section 5112 of title 31, United States Code , in addition to the coins to be issued under subsections (r) and (w) of such section 5112, and in accordance with the other provisions of subsection (n) of such section 5112, the Secretary of the Treasury, beginning on January 1, 2020, shall mint and issue $1 coins that bear— (1) the image of President George H.W. Bush; and (2) an inscription of the year “2020”. (b) Bullion Coins Honoring First Spouse Barbara Bush .— Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (5)(C) of section 5112(o) of title 31, United States Code , and in accordance with the other provisions of such section 5112(o), the Secretary of the Treasury, beginning on January 1, 2020, shall mint and issue bullion coins that bear— (1) the image of First Spouse Barbara Bush; and (2) an inscription of the year “2020”. SEC. 3. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES.   The Secretary of the Treasury shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the minting and issuing of coins under 134 STAT. 10 this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government. Approved January 27, 2020.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 457 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 165 (2019): Dec. 16, considered and passed Senate. Vol. 166 (2020): Jan. 13, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 116–118: Providing for the reappointment of John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Public Law 118 Public Law 116–118 134 Stat. 135 2020-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

134 STAT. 135 Public Law 116–118 116th Congress

Joint Resolution Providing for the reappointment of John Fahey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Mar. 2, 2020 [ S.J. Res. 65 ]   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of John Fahey of Massachusetts on February 20, 2020, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The Time period. Effective date. reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of February 20, 2020, or the date of the enactment of this joint resolution. Approved March 2, 2020.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S.J. Res. 65 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 166 (2020): Jan. 9, considered and passed Senate. Feb. 5, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 116–119: Providing for the reappointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Public Law 119 Public Law 116–119 134 Stat. 136 2020-03-02 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

134 STAT. 136 Public Law 116–119 116th Congress

Joint Resolution Providing for the reappointment of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Mar. 2, 2020 [ S.J. Res. 67 ]   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey of Pennsylvania on February 21, 2020, is filled by the reappointment of the incumbent. The Time period. Effective date. reappointment is for a term of six years, beginning on the later of February 21, 2020, or the date of enactment of this joint resolution. Approved March 2, 2020.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S.J. Res. 67 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 166 (2020): Jan. 9, considered and passed Senate. Feb. 5, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 116–120: Approving the request of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a waiver under section 1703E(f) of title 38, United States Code. Public Law 120 Public Law 116–120 134 Stat. 137 2020-03-03 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

134 STAT. 137 Public Law 116–120 116th Congress

Joint Resolution Approving the request of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for a waiver under section 1703E(f) of title 38, United States Code. Mar. 3, 2020 [ H.J. Res. 80 ]   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress approves the request for a waiver under section 1703E(f) of title 38, United States Code , as submitted by the Secretary on December 6, 2019. Approved March 3, 2020.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.J. Res. 80 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 166 (2020): Jan. 13, considered and passed House. Feb. 11, considered and passed Senate.

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Public Law 116–132: To make technical corrections to the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act. Public Law 132 Public Law 116–132 134 Stat. 273 2020-03-26 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

134 STAT. 273 Public Law 116–132 116th Congress

An Act To make technical corrections to the Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act. Mar. 26, 2020 [ H.R. 1365 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO GUAM WORLD WAR II LOYALTY RECOGNITION ACT.    Title XVII of division A of Public Law 114–328 is amended — (1) 22 USC 1621 note . in section 1703(e)— (A) by striking “ equal to ” and inserting “ not to exceed ”; and (B) by striking “ covered into the Treasury as miscellaneous receipts ” and inserting “ used to reimburse the applicable appropriations ”; (2) 22 USC 1621 note . in section 1704(a) by striking “ , subject to the availability of appropriations, ” and inserting “ from the Claims Fund ”; and (3) by striking section 1707(a). Approved March 26, 2020.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — H.R. 1365 : HOUSE REPORTS: ┐No. 116–149 ( Comm. on Natural Resources ). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: Vol. 165 (2019): July 24, considered and passed House. Vol. 166 (2020): Feb. 12, considered and passed Senate, amended. Mar. 9, House concurred in Senate amendment.

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Public Law 116–138: Providing for the appointment of Denise O’Leary as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Public Law 138 Public Law 116–138 134 Stat. 619 2020-04-10 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

134 STAT. 619 Public Law 116–138 116th Congress

Joint Resolution Providing for the appointment of Denise O’Leary as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. Apr. 10, 2020 [ S.J. Res. 66 ]   Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in accordance with section 5581 of the Revised Statutes ( 20 U.S.C. 43 ), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, occurring by reason of the resignation of Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona on October 17, 2019, is filled by the appointment of Denise O’Leary of Colorado. The appointment Time period. Effective date. is for a term of six years, beginning on the date of the enactment of this joint resolution Approved April 10, 2020.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S.J. Res. 66 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 166 (2020): Jan. 9, considered and passed Senate. Mar. 31, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 116–144: To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2020, and for other purposes. Public Law 144 Public Law 116–144 134 Stat. 646 2020-06-16 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

134 STAT. 646 Public Law 116–144 116th Congress

An Act To authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2020, and for other purposes. June 16, 2020 [ S. 3414 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2020. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.   This Act may be cited as the “ Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2020 ”. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECTS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020. (a) California. In General .— The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out the following major medical facility projects in fiscal year 2020 at the locations specified and in an amount for each project not to exceed the amount specified for such location: (1) Construction of an outpatient clinic and national cemetery in Alameda, California, in an amount not to exceed $113,332,000. (2) Realignment and closure of the Livermore Campus in Livermore, California, in an amount not to exceed $311,730,000. (3) Kentucky. Construction of a new medical facility in Louisville, Kentucky, in an amount not to exceed $860,000,000. (4) New York. Construction relating to flood recovery of the medical center in Manhattan, New York, in an amount not to exceed $372,600,000. (5) Construction of a spinal cord injury building with a community living center, including a parking garage, in San Diego, California, in an amount not to exceed $230,840,000. (6) Puerto Rico. Completion of construction of a medical facility project, including a parking garage, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in an amount not to exceed $307,000,000. (7) Construction of a new critical care center in West Los Angeles, California, in an amount not to exceed $75,790,000. (b) Authorization of Appropriations .— There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2020 or the year in which funds are appropriated for the 134 STAT. 647 Construction, Major Projects account, $2,271,292,000 for the projects authorized in subsection (a). Approved June 16, 2020.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3414 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 166 (2020): Mar. 5, considered and passed Senate. May 28, considered and passed House.

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Public Law 116–146: To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on pay for certain high-level employees and officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Public Law 146 Public Law 116–146 134 Stat. 658 2020-07-02 United States Government Publishing Office National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. GPO Locator to USLM Converter 3.7.10;Stage2.20201027 2020-12-29 116 public

134 STAT. 658 Public Law 116–146 116th Congress

An Act To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on pay for certain high-level employees and officers of the Department of Veterans Affairs. July 2, 2020 [ S. 3084 ]   Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa­tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. MODIFICATION OF PAY LIMITATION FOR CERTAIN HIGH-LEVEL EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. (a) Modification .— Section 7404(d) of title 38, United States Code , is amended by inserting “ and except for individuals appointed under sections 7401(4) and 7306 of this title, ” after “ section 7457 of this title, ”. (b) 38 USC 7404 note . Time period. Waivers .— (1) In general .— The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may waive the limitation described in section 7404(d) of such title, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, on the amount of basic pay payable to individuals appointed under section 7401(4) or 7306 of such title for basic pay payable during the period— (A) beginning on November 1, 2010; and (B) ending on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Form .— The Secretary shall prescribe the form for requesting a waiver under paragraph (1). (3) Treatment of waiver .— A decision not to grant a waiver under paragraph (1) shall not be treated as an adverse 134 STAT. 659 action and is not subject to further appeal, third-party review, or judicial review. Approved July 2, 2020.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY — S. 3084 : CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 166 (2020): Jan. 16, considered and passed Senate. May 28, considered and passed House, amended. June 4, Senate concurred in House amendment; concurrence vitiated. June 8, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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