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Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
PL 106-428 (H.J.Res.84), enacted 11/04/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-428—NOV. 4, 2000 
114 STAT. 1899 
Public Law 106-428 
106th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other 
Nov. 4, 2000 
purposes. 
[H.J. Res. 84] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
106-275, is further amended by striking the date specified in section 
106(c) and inserting **November 14, 2000". 
Ante, p. 1898. 
Approved November 4, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 84: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 145 (1999): Nov. 18, considered and passed House. 
Vol. 146 (2000): Nov. 1, considered and passed Senate, amended. 
Nov. 3, House concurred in Senate amendments. 
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Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
PL 106-426 (H.J.Res.123), enacted 11/03/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-426—NOV. 3, 2000 
114 STAT. 1897 
Public Law 106-426 
106th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other 
Nov. 3, 2000 
purposes. 
[H.J. Res. 123] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
106-275, is further amended by striking the date specified in section 
106(c) and inserting "November 3, 2000", and by adding, at the Ante, p. 1811. 
end, the following new section: 
"SEC. 120. Notwithstanding any other provision of this joint 
resolution, except section 107, $7,100,000 shall be available for 
obligation by the Administrator of General Services for expenses 
necessary to carry out the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 
(3 U.S.C. 102 note).". 
Approved November 3, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 123: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Nov. 2, considered and passed House and Senate.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
PL 106-427 (H.J.Res.124), enacted 11/04/2000

114 STAT. 1898 
PUBLIC LAW 106-427—NOV. 4, 2000 
Public Law 106-427 
106th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 4, 2000 
Making further continmng appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other 
[H.J. Res. 124] 
purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
106-275, is further amended by striking the date specified in section 
Ante, p. 1897. 
106(c) and inserting "November 4, 2000". 
Approved November 4, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 124: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Nov. 3, considered and passed House and Senate.
To amend the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 to extend the applicability of that Act to certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans.
PL 106-415 (H.R.5234), enacted 11/01/2000

114 STAT. 1810 
PUBLIC LAW 106-415—NOV. 1, 2000 
Public Law 106-415 
106th Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 1, 2000 
To amend the Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act of 2000 to extend the applicability 
[H R 52341 
^^ ^h^t ^^t t° certain former spouses of deceased Hmong veterans. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 
1
. 
EXTENSION 
OF 
HMONG 
VETERANS' 
NATURALIZATION 
ACT 
OF 
2000 
TO CERTAIN 
FORMER SPOUSES 
OF DECEASED 
HMONG 
VETERANS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2 of the Hmong Veterans' Naturaliza-
tion Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-207; 114 Stat. 316; 8 U.S.C. 
1423 note) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking "or" at the end; 
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end 
and inserting "; or"; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
"(3) who— 
"(A) satisfies the requirement of paragraph (1)(A); and 
"(B) is the surviving spouse of a person described in 
paragraph (1)(B) which described person was killed or died 
in Laos, Thailand, or Vietnam.". 
8 use 1423 note. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 3 of such Act is 
amended by striking "or (2)" and inserting ", (2), or (3)". 
8 u s e 1423 note. 
SEC. 2. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION. 
Section 6 of such Act is amended by adding at the end the 
following new sentence: "In the case of a person described in section 
2(3), the application referred to in the preceding sentence, and 
appropriate fees, shall be filed not later than 18 months after 
the date of the enactment of this sentence.". 
Approved November 1, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5234: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Sept. 25, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 19, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 36 (2000): 
Nov. 1, Presidential statement.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
PL 106-416 (H.J.Res.122), enacted 11/01/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-416—NOV. 1, 2000 
114 STAT. 1811 
Public Law 106-416 
106th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other 
Nov. 1, 2000 
purposes. 
[H.J. Res. 122] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That Public Law 
106-275, is further amended by striking the date specified in section Ante, p. 1741. 
106(c) and inserting "November 2, 2000^'. 
Approved November 1, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 122: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Nov. 1, considered and passed House and Senate.
Religious Workers Act of 2000
PL 106-409 (H.R.4068), enacted 11/01/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-409—NOV. 1, 2000 
114 STAT. 1787 
Public Law 106-409 
106th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for an additional 3 
Nov. 1, 2000 
years the special immigrant religious worker program. 
[H.R. 40681 
Be it enacted 
by the Senate 
and House 
of Representatives 
of 
Religious 
the United States of America 
in Congress assembled, 
2000^^^^ ^^^ '^^ 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
8 USC 1101 note. 
This Act may be cited as the "Rehgious Workers Act of 2000". 
SEC. 2. THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SPECIAL IMMIGRANT RELIGIOUS 
WORKER PROGRAM. 
(a) I N GENERAL.—Section 101(a)(27)(C)(ii) of the Immigration 
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(C)(ii)) is amended by 
striking "2000," each place it appears and inserting "2003,". 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—^The amendment made by subsection (a) 
8 use 1101 note. 
shall take effect on October 1, 2000. 
Approved November 1, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4068 (S. 2406) 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Sept. 19, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 19, considered and passed Senate.
To amend title 44, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for fiscal years 2002 through 2005.
PL 106-410 (H.R.4110), enacted 11/01/2000

114 STAT. 1788 
PUBLIC LAW 106-410—NOV. 1, 2000 
Public Law 106-410 
106th Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 1, 2000 
To amend title 44, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the National 
[H.R. 4110] 
Historical Publications and Records Commission for fiscal years 2002 through 2005. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled. That section 
2504(f)(1) of title 44, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subparagraph (J), by striking "and"; 
(2) in subparagraph (K), by striking the period and 
inserting a semicolon; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: 
"(L) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; 
"(M) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2003; 
"(N) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2004; and 
"(O) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2005.". 
Approved November 1, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4110: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 106-768 (Comm. on Government Reform). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 106-466 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
July 24, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 19, considered and passed Senate.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
PL 106-403 (H.J.Res.121), enacted 11/01/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-403—NOV. 1, 2000 
114 STAT. 1741 
Public Law 106-403 
106th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other 
Nov. 1, 2000 
purposes. 
[H.j Res. 121] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
106-275, is further amended by striking the date specified in section Ante, p. 1676. 
106(c) and inserting "November 1, 2000^'. 
Approved November 1, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 121: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Oct. 31, considered and passed House and Senate.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
PL 106-400 (H.R.5417), enacted 10/30/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-400—OCT. 30, 2000 
114 STAT. 1675 
Public Law 106-400 
106th Congress 
An Act 
To rename the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act as the "McKinney- 
Oct. 30, 2000 
Vento Homeless Assistance Act". 
[H.R. 5417] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
Section 1 of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance 
Act (42 U.S.C. 11301 note; Public Law 100-77) is amended by 
striking subsection (a) and inserting the following new subsection: 
"(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 'McKinney-
Vento Homeless Assistance Act'.". 
SEC. 2. REFERENCES. 
42 USC 11301 
Any reference in any law, regulation, document, paper, or other 
record of the United States to the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless 
Assistance Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the "McKinney-
Vento Homeless Assistance Act". 
Approved October 30, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 5417: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Oct. 11, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 13, considered and passed Senate. 
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Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
PL 106-401 (H.J.Res.120), enacted 10/30/2000

114 STAT. 1676 
PUBLIC LAW 106-401—OCT. 30, 2000 
Public Law 106-401 
106th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 30, 2000 
Making further continuing appropriations for tiie fiscal year 2001, and for other 
[H.J. Res. 120] 
purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
Ante, p. 1551. 
106-275, is further amended by striking the date specified in section 
106(c) and inserting "October 31, 2000". 
Approved October 30, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 120: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Oct. 30, considered and passed House and Senate.
A bill to rename the National Museum of American Art.
PL 106-385 (S.3201), enacted 10/27/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-385—OCT. 27, 2000 
114 STAT. 1463 
Public Law 106-385 
106th Congress 
An Act 
To rename the National Museiim of American Art. 
'-—'-
[S. 3201] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. RENAMING OF NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—^The National Museum of American Art, as 
designated under section 1 of Public Law 96-441 (20 U.S.C. 71 
note), shall be known as the "Smithsonian American Art Museum". 
(b) REFERENCES IN LAW.—Any reference in any law, regulation, 
document, or paper to the National Museum of American Art shall 
be considered to be a reference to the Smithsonian American Art 
Museum. 
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
20 USC 71 note. 
Section 1 shall take effect on the day after the date of enactment 
of this Act. 
Approved October 27, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3201: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Oct. 12, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 17, considered and passed House.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
PL 106-389 (H.J.Res.119), enacted 10/29/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-389—OCT. 29, 2000 
114 STAT. 1551 
Public Law 106-389 
106th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other 
Oct. 29, 2000 
purposes. 
[H.j. Res. 119] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
106-275, is further amended by striking the date specified in section Ante, p. 1550. 
106(c) and inserting "October 30, 2000". 
Approved October 29, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 119: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Oct. 29, considered and passed House and Senate.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
PL 106-388 (H.J.Res.118), enacted 10/28/2000

114 STAT. 1550 
PUBLIC LAW 106-388—OCT. 28, 2000 
Public Law 106-388 
106th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 28, 2000 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other 
[H.J. Res. 118] 
purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
Ante, p. 1450. 
106-275, is further amended by striking the date specified in section 
106(c) and inserting "October 29, 2000". 
Approved October 28, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 118: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VoL 146 (2000): 
Oct. 28, considered and passed House and Senate.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other purposes.
PL 106-381 (H.J.Res.117), enacted 10/27/2000

114 STAT. 1450 
PUBLIC LAW 106-381—OCT. 27, 2000 
Public Law 106-381 
106th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Oct. 27, 2000 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, and for other 
[H.J. Res. 117] 
purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That Public Law 
Ante, p. 1398. 
106-275, is further amended by striking the date specified in section 
106(c) and inserting "October 28, 2000". 
Approved October 27, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 117: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Oct. 27, considered and passed House and Senate.
A bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, construct, and equip laboratory, administrative, and support space to house base operations for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Submillimeter Array located on Mauna Kea at Hilo, Hawaii.
PL 106-383 (S.2498), enacted 10/27/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-383—OCT. 27, 2000 
114 STAT. 1459 
Public Law 106-383 
106th Congress 
An Act 
To authorize the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, construct, and equip 
laboratory, administrative, and support space to house base operations for the 
Oct. 27, 2000 
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Submillimeter Array located on Mauna 
[S. 24981 
Kea at Hilo, Hawaii. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of 
America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. FACIUTY AUTHORIZED. 
20 USC 50 note. 
The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution is author-
ized to plan, design, construct, and equip laboratory, administrative, 
and support space to house base operations for the Smithsonian 
Astrophysical Observatory Submillimeter Array located on Mauna 
Kea at Hilo, Hawaii. 
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
20 USC 50 note. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Board of Regents 
of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out this Act, $2,000,000 
for fiscal year 2001, and $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2002, which 
shall remain available until expended. 
Approved October 27, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2498: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
June 14, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 17, considered and passed House.
To reauthorize grants for water resources research and technology institutes established under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984.
PL 106-374 (H.R.4132), enacted 10/27/2000

114 STAT. 1434 
PUBLIC LAW 106-374—OCT. 27, 2000 
Public Law 106-374 
106th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 27, 2000 
To reauthorize greints for water resources research and technology institutes estab-
[H.R. 4132] 
lished under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH PROGRAM GRANTS. 
Section 104(f)(1) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 
(42 U.S.C. 10303(f)(1)) is amended by striking "$5,000,000 for fiscal 
year 1996, $7,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1997 and 1998, and 
$9,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 and 2000" and inserting 
"$9,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
2002 and 2003, and $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 and 
2005". 
SEC. 2. GRANTS FOR RESEARCH FOCUSED ON WATER PROBLEMS OF 
mTEBSTATE NATURE. 
The first sentence of section 104(g)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 
10303(g)(1)) is amended by striking "$3,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 1996 through 2000" and inserting "$3,000,000 for fiscal year 
2001, $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 and 2003, and 
$6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 and 2005". 
Approved October 27, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 4132 (S. 2297): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 106-714 (Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 106-369 accompanying S. 2297 (Comm. on Environment 
and PubUc Works). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
July 10, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 18, considered and passed Senate.
To provide for a study of the engineering feasibility of a water exchange in lieu of electrification of the Chandler Pumping Plant at Prosser Diversion Dam, Washington.
PL 106-372 (H.R.3986), enacted 10/27/2000

PUBLIC LAW 106-372—OCT. 27, 2000 
114 STAT. 1425 
Public Law 106-372 
106th Congress 
An Act 
To provide for a study of the engineering feasibility of a water exchange in heu 
Oct. 27, 2000 
of electrification of the Chandler Pumping Plant at Prosser Diversion Dam, Wash- 
[H R 39861 
ington. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 
1208 of Public Law 103-434 (108 Stat. 4562) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in the subsection heading, by inserting "OR WATER 
EXCHANGE" after "ELECTRIFICATION"; 
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) as 
subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C), respectively, and indenting 
appropriately; 
(C) by striking "In order to" and inserting the following: 
"(1) ELECTRIFICATION.—In order to"; and 
(D) by adding at the end the following: 
"(2) WATER EXCHANGE ALTERNATIVE.— 
"(A) IN GENERAL.—^As £in alternative to the measures 
authorized under paragraph (1) for electrification, the Sec-
retary is authorized to use not more than $4,000,000 of 
sums appropriated under paragraph (1) to study the 
engineering feasibility of exchanging water from 
the 
Columbia River for water historically diverted from the 
Yakima River. 
"(B) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out subparagraph 
(A), the Secretary, in coordination with the Kennewick 
Irrigation District and in consultation with the Bonneville 
Power Administration, shall— 
"(i) prepare a report that describes project benefits 
and contains feasibility level designs and cost esti-
mates; 
"(ii) secure the critical right-of-way areas for the 
pipeline alignment; 
"(iii) prepare an environmental assessment; and 
"(iv) conduct such other studies or investigations 
as are necessary to develop a water exchange."; 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting "or water exchange" 
after "electrification"; and 
(B) in the second sentence of paragraph (2)(A), by 
inserting "or the equivalent of the rate" before the period; 
(3) in subsection (d), by striking "electrification," each place 
it appears and inserting "electrification or water exchginge"; 
and 
114 STAT. 1426 
PUBLIC LAW 106-372—OCT. 27, 2000 
(4) in subsection (d), by striking "of the two" and inserting 
"thereof". 
Approved October 27, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3986 (S. 2163): 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 106-864 (Comm. on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 106-488 accompanying S. 2163 (Comm. on Energy and 
Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Sept. 19, considered and rejected in House. 
Sept. 20, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 13, considered and passed Senate.
To increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for the north side pumping division of the Minidoka reclamation project, Idaho.
PL 106-371 (H.R.3577), enacted 10/27/2000

114 STAT. 1424 
PUBLIC LAW 106-371—OCT. 27, 2000 
Public Law 106-371 
106th Congress 
An Act 
Oct. 27, 2000 
To increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for the north side pumping 
[H R 3577] 
division of the Minidoka reclamation project, Idaho. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 
5 of the Act of September 30, 1950 (chapter 1114; 64 Stat. 1085), 
authorizing appropriations for the north side pumping division of 
the Minidoka reclamation project, Idaho, is amended by striking 
"$11,395,000" and inserting "$14,200,000". 
Approved October 27, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 3577: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 106-599 (Coram, on Resources). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 106-435 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
May 8, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 13, considered and passed Senate.
To amend the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands to provide that the number of members on the legislature of the Virgin Islands and the number of such members constituting a quorum shall be determined by the laws of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
PL 106-364 (H.R.2296), enacted 10/27/2000

114 STAT. 1408 
PUBLIC LAW 106-364—OCT. 27, 2000 
Public Law 106-364 
106th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands to provide that the number 
Oct. 27, 2000 
of members on the legislature of the Virgin Islands and the number of such 
[HR 2296] 
members constituting a quorum shall be determined by the laws of the Virgin 
Islands, 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. SIZE OF LEGISLATURE. 
Section 5(b) of the Revised Organic Act of the Virgin Islands 
(48 U.S.C. 1571(b)) is amended— 
(1) by striking "fifteen"; and 
(2) by inserting after the first sentence the following: "The 
number of such senators shall be determined by the laws of 
the Virgin Islands.". 
SEC. 2. NUMBER CONSTITUTING QUORUM. 
The first sentence of section 9(a) of the Revised Organic Act 
of the Virgin Islands (48 U.S.C. 1575(a)) is amended to read as 
follows: "The number of members of the legislature needed to con-
stitute a quorum shall be determined by the laws of the Virgin 
Islands.". 
Approved October 27, 2000. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2296: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 106-807 (Comm. on Resources). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 146 (2000): 
Sept. 12, considered and passed House. 
Oct. 17, considered and passed Senate.