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To amend chapter 90 of title 5, United States Code, relating to Federal long-term care insurance.
PL 107-104 (H.R.2559), enacted 12/27/2001

PUBLIC LAW 107-104—DEC. 27, 2001 
115 STAT. 1001 
Public Law 107-104 
107th Congress 
An Act 
To amend chapter 90 of title 5, United States Code, relating to Federal long- 
Dec. 27, 2001 
term care msurance. 
[H.R. 2559] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DEFINITION OF AN ANNUITANT. 
Paragraph (2) of section 9001 of title 5, United States Code, 
is amended to read as follows: 
"(2) ANNUITANT.—The term 'annuitant' means— 
"(A) any individual who would satisfy the requirements 
of paragraph (3) of section 8901 if, for purposes of such 
paragraph, the term 'employee' were considered to have 
the meaning given to it under paragraph (1) of this sub-
section; and 
"(B) any individual who— 
"(i) satisfies all requirements for title to an annuity 
under subchapter III of chapter 83, chapter 84, or 
any other retirement system for employees of the 
Government (whether based on the service of such 
individual or otherwise), and files application therefor; 
"(ii) is at least 18 years of age; £ind 
"(iii) would not (but for this subparagraph) other-
wise satisfy the requirements of this paragraph.". 
SEC. 2. PREEMPTION. 
Section 9005 of title 5, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) by inserting "(a) CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS.—" before 
"The"; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
"(b) PREMIUMS.— 
"(1) IN GENERAL.—No tax, fee, or other monetary payment 
may be imposed or collected, directly or indirectly, by any 
State, the District of Coliunbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto 
Rico, or by any political subdivision or other governmental 
authority thereof, on, or with respect to, any premium paid 
for an insurance policy under this chapter. 
"(2) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Paragraph (1) shall not be 
construed to exempt any compeiny or other entity issuing a 
policy of insurance under this chapter from the imposition, 
payment, or collection of a tax, fee, or other monetary payment 
on the net income or profit accruing to or realized by such 
entity from business conducted under this chapter, if that tax, 
fee, or payment is applicable to a broad range of business 
activity.". 
115 STAT. 1002 
PUBLIC LAW 107-104—DEC. 27, 2001 
5 u s e 9001 note. 
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
The amendments made by this Act shall take effect as if 
included in the enactment of section 1002 of the Long-Term Care 
Security Act (Public Law 106-265; 114 Stat. 762). 
Approved December 27, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2559: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-235, Pt. 1 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-128 (Comm. on Governmental Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Oct. 30, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate.
A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
PL 107-101 (S.J.Res.26), enacted 12/21/2001

PUBLIC LAW 107-101—DEC. 21, 2001 
115 STAT. 973 
Public Law 107-101 
107th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Providing for the appointment of Patricia Q. Stonesifer as a citizen regent of 
Dec. 21, 2001 
the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
[g j j^g 26] 
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 of the United States 
(20 U.S.C. 43), the vacancy on the Board of Regents of the Smithso-
nian Institution, in the class other than Members of Congress, 
occurring by reason of the expiration of the term of Dr. Homer 
Neal of Michigan on December 7, 2001, is filled by the appointment 
of Patricia Q. Stonesifer of Washington. The appointment is for Effective date. 
a term of 6 years and shall take effect on December 8, 2001. 
Approved December 21, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 26: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Nov. 29, considered and passed Senate. 
Dec. 11, considered and passed House.
To amend the charter of Southeastern University of the District of Columbia.
PL 107-93 (H.R.2061), enacted 12/21/2001

PUBLIC LAW 107-93—DEC. 21, 2001 
115 STAT. 899 
Public Law 107-93 
J
^ 
107th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 21, 2001 
To amend the charter of Southeastern University of the District of Columbia. 
[H.R. 2061] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS TO CHARTER OF SOUTHEASTERN UNIVER-
SITY REGARDING BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 
Section 3 of the Act entitled "An Act for the rehef of the 
Southeastern University of the Young Men's Christian Association 
of the District of Columbia", approved August 19, 1937 (50 Stat. 
697), as amended by section 1 of the Act entitled "An Act to 
amend the charter of Southeastern University of the District of 
Columbia", approved October 10, 1966 (80 Stat. 883), is amended— 
(1) in the first sentence, by striking ", one-third of whom" 
and all that follows and inserting a period; and 
(2) in the second sentence, by striking "elected for a term" 
and inserting "elected by the board for a term". 
SEC. 
2
. 
TREATMENT 
OF 
CURRENT 
TRUSTEES. 
The amendment made by section 1 shall not affect the term 
of office of any individual serving on the Board of Trustees of 
Southeastern University as of the date of the enactment of this 
Act. 
Approved December 21, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2061: 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 107-102 (Coram, on Governmental Affairs). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Sept. 20, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 6, considered and passed Senate.
Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred Seventh Congress.
PL 107-98 (H.J.Res.80), enacted 12/21/2001

PUBLIC LAW 107-98—DEC. 21, 2001 
115 STAT. 961 
Public Law 107-98 
107th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Appointing the day for the convening of the second session of the One Hundred 
Dec. 21, 2001 
Seventh Congress. 
[H.J. Res. 80] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DAY FOR CONVENING OF SECOND REGULAR SESSION OF 
ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH CONGRESS. 
The second regular session of the One Hundred Seventh Con-
gress shall begin at noon on Wednesday, January 23, 2002. 
SEC. 2. AUTHORITY FOR CALLING SPECIAL SESSION BEFORE CON-
VENING OF SECOND REGULAR SESSION. 
If the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Majority 
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the 
Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and the Minority 
Leader of the Senate, determine that it is in the public interest 
for Congress to assemble before the convening of the second regular 
session of the One Hundred Seventh Congress as provided in section 
1— 
(1) the Speaker and Majority Leader shall notify the Mem-
bers of the House and Senate, respectively, of such determina-
tion and of the place and time for Congress to so assemble; 
and 
(2) Congress shall assemble in accordance with such 
notification. 
Approved December 21, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 80: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Dec. 20, considered and passed House and Senate.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.
PL 107-97 (H.J.Res.79), enacted 12/21/2001

115 STAT. 960 
PUBLIC LAW 107-97—DEC. 21, 2001 
Public Law 107-97 
107th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 21, 2001 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other 
[H.J. Res. 79] 
purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
107-44 is further amended by striking the date specified in section 
Ante, p. 822. 
107(c) and inserting in Heu thereof "January 10, 2002"; and by 
Ante, p. 261. 
striking the date specified in section 123 and inserting in Ueu 
thereof "January 1, 2002". 
Approved December 21, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 79: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Dec. 20, considered and passed House and Senate.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8588 Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia, as the `Herb Harris Post Office Building'.
PL 107-92 (H.R.1761), enacted 12/21/2001

115 STAT. 898 
PUBLIC LAW 107-92—DEC. 21, 2001 
Public Law 107-92 
107th Congress 
An Act 
Dec. 21, 2001 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8588 Richmond 
(H.R. 1761] 
Highway in Alexandria, Virginia, as the "Herb Harris Post Office Building". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
8588 Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Virginia, shall be known 
£ind designated as the "Herb Harris Post Office Building". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in section 1 shsill be deemed to be a reference to the "Herb Harris 
Post Office Building". 
Approved December 21, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1761: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Sept. 10, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 6, considered and passed Senate.
Amending title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as Patriot Day.
PL 107-89 (H.J.Res.71), enacted 12/18/2001

115 STAT. 876 
PUBLIC LAW 107-89—DEC. 18, 2001 
Dec. 18, 2001 
[H.J. Res. 71] 
Public Law 107-89 
107th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Amending title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as Patriot Day. 
Whereas on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four civili£in 
aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers of the World Trade 
Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon outside 
Washington, D.C.; 
Whereas the fourth hijacked aircraft crashed in southwestern 
PennsylvEinia after passengers tried to take control of the aircraft 
in order to prevent the hijackers from crashing the aircraft into 
an important symbol of democracy £uid freedom; 
Whereas these attacks were by fair the deadliest terrorist attacks 
ever launched against the tjnited States, killing thousands of 
innocent people; and 
Whereas in the aftermath of the attacks the people of the United 
States stood united in providing support for those in need: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER 11 AS PATRIOT DAY. 
Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following new section: 
*
*
§ 144. Patriot Day 
"(a) DESIGNATION.—September 11 is Patriot Day. 
"(b) PROCLAMATION.—The President is requested to issue each 
year a proclamation cedling on— 
"(1) State £ind local governments and the people of the 
United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs 
and activities; 
"(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentsilities of the 
United States and interested organizations and individuals to 
display the flag of the United States at halfstaff on Patriot 
Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result 
of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred 
on September 11, 2001; and 
"(3) the people of the United States to observe a moment 
of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who 
lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks agcunst 
the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.". 
PUBLIC LAW 107-89—DEC. 18, 2001 
115 STAT. 877 
SEC. 2. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. 
The table of contents for chapter 1 of title 36, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 
"144. Patriot Day.". 
Approved December 18, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 71: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Oct. 25, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 30, considered and passed Senate.
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2853 Candler Road in Decatur, Georgia, as the "Earl T. Shinhoster Post Office".
PL 107-86 (H.R.2261), enacted 12/18/2001

115 STAT. 832 
PUBLIC LAW 107-86—DEC. 18, 2001 
Public Law 107-86 
-
107th Congress 
i 
An Act 
Dec. 18, 2001 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2853 Candler 
[H.R. 2261] 
Road in Decatur, Georgia, as the "Earl T. Shinhoster Post Office". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
2853 Candler Road in Decatur, Georgia, shall be known and des-
ignated as the "Earl T. Shinhoster Post Office". 
S E a 2. REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Earl T. 
Shinhoster Post Office". 
Approved December 18, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2261 (S. 1184): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Oct. 16, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 30, considered and passed Senate.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.
PL 107-83 (H.J.Res.78), enacted 12/15/2001

115 STAT. 822 
PUBLIC LAW 107-83—DEC. 15, 2001 
Public Law 107-83 
107th Congress 
? 
j 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 15, 2001 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other 
[H.J. Res. 78] 
purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled. That Public Law 
107-44 is further amended by striking the date specified in section 
Ante, p. 809. 
107(c) and inserting in Ueu thereof "December 21, 2001". 
Approved December 15, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 78: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Dec. 13, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 14, considered and passed Senate.
To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5472 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the `Congressman Julian C. Dixon Post Office'.
PL 107-88 (H.R.2454), enacted 12/18/2001

PUBLIC LAW 107-88—DEC. 18, 2001 
115 STAT. 875 
Public Law 107-88 
107th Congress 
An Act 
To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5472 
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Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Congressman Julian 
^' 
' 
C. Dixon Post Office". 
IH.R. 2454} 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REDESIGNATION. 
The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
5472 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, and known 
as the Latijera Station, shall be known and designated as the 
"Congressman Julian C. Dixon Post Office". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in section 1 shsill be deemed to be a reference to the "Congressmsin 
Julian C. Dixon Post Office". 
Approved December 18, 2001. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2454 (S. 1381): 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Oct. 16, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 30, considered and passed Senate. 
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4270 John Marr Drive in Annandale, Virginia, as the "Stan Parris Post Office Building".
PL 107-85 (H.R.1766), enacted 12/18/2001

PUBLIC LAW 107-85—DEC. 18, 2001 
115 STAT. 831 
Public Law 107-85 
107th Congress 
An Act 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4270 John 
Dec. 18, 2001 
Marr Drive in Annandale, Virginia, as the "StJin Parris Post Office Building". 
[jj jj 1766] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. 
The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
4270 John Mgirr Drive in Annandale, Virginia, shall be known 
and designated as the "Stan Parris Post Office Building". 
SEC. 
2. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, dociunent, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the facility referred to 
in section 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Stan Parris 
Post Office Building". 
Approved December 18, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1766: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Sept. 10, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 30, considered and passed Senate.
A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 550 West Fort Street in Boise, Idaho, as the "James A. McClure Federal Building and United States Courthouse".
PL 107-80 (S.1459), enacted 12/12/2001

115 STAT. 810 
PUBLIC LAW 107-80—DEC. 12, 2001 
Public Law 107-80 
107th Congress 
An Act 
n 
19 9nni 
"^^ designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 550 
Dec. U, 2U01 
^gg^ PJJ^ Street in Boise, Idaho, as the "James A. McClure Federal Building 
[S. 1459] 
and United States Courthouse". 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF JAMES A. MCCLURE FEDERAL BUILD-
ING AND UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE. 
The Federal building and United States courthouse located 
at 550 West Fort Street in Boise, Idaho, shall be known and 
designated as the "James A. McClure Federal Building and United 
States Courthouse". 
SEC. 
2
. 
REFERENCES. 
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, 
or other record of the United States to the Federal building and 
United States courthouse referred to in section 1 shall be deemed 
to be a reference to the James A. McClure Federal Building and 
United States Courthouse. 
Approved December 12, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1459: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
Nov. 27, considered and passed House.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.
PL 107-79 (H.J.Res.76), enacted 12/07/2001

PUBLIC LAW 107-79—DEC. 7, 2001 
115 STAT. 809 
Public Law 107-79 
107th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other 
Dec. 7, 2001 
purposes. 
[H.J. Res. 76] 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
107-44 is further amended by striking the date specified in section 
107(c) and inserting in Ueu thereof "December 15, 2001". 
Ante, p. 596. 
Approved December 7, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 76: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Dec. 5, considered and passed House and Senate.
Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act
PL 107-75 (H.R.1552), enacted 11/28/2001

PUBLIC LAW 107-75—NOV. 28, 2001 
115 STAT. 703 
Public Law 107-75 
107th Congress 
An Act 
To extend the moratorium enacted by the Internet Tax Freedom Act through Novem- 
Nov. 28, 2001 
ber 1, 2003, and for other purposes. 
[H.R. 1552] 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
Internet Tax 
Non-
discrimination 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE, 
Act. 
This Act may be cited as the "Internet Tax Nondiscrimination 
Act". 
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT MORATORIUM. 
Section 1101(a) of the Internet Tax Freedom Act (47 U.S.C. 
151 note) is amended by striking "3 years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act" and inserting "on November 1, 2003". 
Approved November 28, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 1552: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 107-240 (Comm. on the Judiciary). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Oct. 16, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate. 
WEEKLY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS, Vol. 37 (2001): 
Nov. 28, Presidential statement.
To provide authority to the Federal Power Marketing Administrations to reduce vandalism and destruction of property, and for other purposes.
PL 107-78 (H.R.2924), enacted 11/28/2001

115 STAT. 808 
PUBLIC LAW 107-78—NOV. 28, 2001 
Public Law 107-78 
107th Congress 
An Act 
Nov. 28, 2001 
To provide authority to the Federal Power Marketing Administrations to reduce 
[H.R. 2924] 
vandaUsm and destruction of property, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of 
the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
42 u s e 7276d. 
SECTION 1. PROPERTY PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR POWER MAR-
KETING ADMINISTRATIONS. 
The Administrators of the Western Area Power Administration, 
the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Southeastern 
Power Administration may each carry out programs to reduce van-
daHsm, theft, and destruction of property that is under their juris-
diction. 
42USC7276e. 
SEC. 2. PROVISION OF REWARDS. 
In carrying out a program under this Act, each Administrator 
referred to in section 1 is authorized to provide rewards (including 
cash rewards) to individuals who provide information or evidence 
leading to the arrest and prosecution of individuals causing damage 
to, or loss of. Federal property under their jurisdiction. The amount 
of any one such reward paid to any individual may not exceed 
a value of $1,000. 
Approved November 28, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 2924: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Oct. 23, considered and passed House. 
Nov. 15, considered and passed Senate.
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes.
PL 107-70 (H.J.Res.74), enacted 11/17/2001

115 STAT. 596 
PUBLIC LAW 107-70—NOV. 17, 2001 
Public Law 107-70 
107th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Nov. 17, 2001 
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2002, and for other 
[H.J. Res. 74] 
purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled, That Public Law 
107-44 is further amended by striking the date specified in section 
Ante, p. 406. 
107(c) and inserting in lieu thereof "December 7, 2001"; and by 
Ante, p. 261. 
striking the date specified in section 123 and inserting in lieu 
thereof "December 1, 2001". 
Approved November 17, 2001. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 74: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): 
Nov. 15, considered and passed House and Senate.