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Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2001 No. 74 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was As the decisionmakers in Congress I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the called to order by the Speaker pro tem- contemplate the best course of action United States of America, and to the Repub- pore (Mrs. BIGGERT). for the future of America, may the lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f words of 2 Chronicles 7:14 be planted in their minds and hearts. f DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER ‘‘If my people, which are called by PRO TEMPORE my name, shall humble themselves, MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- and pray, and seek my face, and turn A message from the Senate by Mr. fore the House the following commu- from their wicked ways; then will I Monahan, one of its clerks, announced nication from the Speaker: hear from heaven, and will forgive that the Senate has passed without WASHINGTON, DC, their sin, and will heal their land.’’ amendment a bill of the House of the May 25, 2001. May God bless America. In Thy name following title: I hereby appoint the Honorable JUDY we pray. Amen. BIGGERT to act as Speaker pro tempore on H.R. 581. An act to authorize the Secretary f this day. of the Interior and the Secretary of Agri- J. DENNIS HASTERT, THE JOURNAL culture to use funds appropriated for wildland fire management in the Depart- Speaker of the House of Representatives. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The f ment of the Interior and Related Agencies Chair has examined the Journal of the Appropriations Act, 2001, to reimburse the PRAYER last day’s proceedings and announces United States Fish and Wildlife Service and Captain Leroy Gilbert, CHC, USN, to the House her approval thereof. the National Marine Fisheries Service to fa- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- The Chaplain of the Coast Guard, of- cilitate the interagency cooperation required nal stands approved. under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 in fered the following prayer: Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, pur- connection with wildland fire management. Eternal God, before transacting the suant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a business of this country, we the people The message also announced that the vote on agreeing to the Speaker’s ap- of the United States of America rev- Senate has passed bills of the following proval of the Journal. erently pause to invoke Your blessings titles in which the concurrence of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The House is requested: and presence upon the Representatives question is on the Speaker’s approval and the proceedings of this House S. 143. An act to amend the Securities Act of the Journal. of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of today. The question was taken; and the Lord, we are most grateful for our 1934, to reduce securities fees in excess of Speaker pro tempore announced that those required to fund the operations of the system of government inspired into ex- the ayes appeared to have it. Securities and Exchange Commission, to ad- istence by Your divine principles of hu- Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, I just compensation provisions for employees manity, service, freedom, equality and object to the vote on the ground that a of the Commission, and for other purposes. justice for all. quorum is not present and make the S. 378. An act to redesignate the Federal May Members of this governing body point of order that a quorum is not building located at 3348 South Kedzie Ave- propose, debate, chisel and bring forth nue, Chicago, Illinois, as the ‘‘Paul Simon present. Chicago Job Corps Center’’. bills and ideas that are pleasing in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Your sight and serve as a beacon of S. 468. An act to designate the Federal ant to clause 8, rule XX, further pro- building located at 6230 Van Nuys Boulevard light to other nations of what can be ceedings on this question will be post- in Van Nuys, California, as the ‘‘James C. accomplished by a country whose poned. Corman Federal Building’’. motto is ‘‘In God We Trust.’’ The point of no quorum is considered S. 757. An act to designate the Federal Lord, we live in a rapidly changing withdrawn. building and United States courthouse lo- world and we are faced with challenges cated at 504 West Hamilton Street in Allen- f that compel our country to make town, Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Edward N. Cahn changes. Nevertheless, grant us the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Federal Building and United States Court- wisdom that our first response to a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the house’’. changing world will not be, ‘‘How S. 774. An act to designate the Federal gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. GREEN) building and United States courthouse lo- should it be changed?’’ but ‘‘What do come forward and lead the House in the cated at 121 West Spring Street in New Al- we stand for that should never Pledge of Allegiance. bany, Indiana, as the ‘‘Lee H. Hamilton Fed- change,’’ and then figure out how to Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin led the eral Building and United States Court- change everything else. Pledge of Allegiance as follows: house’’.

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VerDate 11-MAY-2000 03:20 May 26, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25MY7.000 pfrm07 PsN: H25PT1 H2716 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 25, 2001 IT IS TIME FOR THE IRS TO GO lin Wall piece by piece, and then I lis- SPECIAL ORDERS (Mr. TRAFICANT asked and was tened to the East Berliners thank our The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under given permission to address the House American soldiers for their vigilance the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- for 1 minute and to revise and extend through the period of the Cold War. uary 3, 2001, and under a previous order his remarks.) The following year in September of of the House, the following Members Mr. TRAFICANT. Madam Speaker, 1991, I was in Armenia when people will be recognized for 5 minutes each. an investigation revealed that 16,000 went out in overwhelming numbers to f IRS employees illegally used their vote for their independence from the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a computers. The report states IRS former Soviet Union. Then I was with previous order of the House, the gentle- agents spent 50 percent of their time at them the next day in the streets of woman from Indiana (Ms. CARSON) is work on personal business. If that is Yerevan and they danced and shouted recognized for 5 minutes. not enough to service your revenue, and sang, ‘‘Ketse azat ankakh (Ms. CARSON of Indiana addressed IRS agents illegally used their com- Hayastan,’’ long live free and inde- the House. Her remarks will appear puters for shopping, stock trading, pendent Armenia; and then pointing to hereafter in the Extensions of Re- gambling and pornography. Unbeliev- the United States of America as their marks.) example of what they wanted to be as able. f Think about it. While 60 percent of a democracy. So it is important for all of us to IT IS ALL ABOUT ENERGY, taxpayer calls to the IRS go unan- ENERGY, ENERGY swered, the IRS agents were watching know that we owe our freedom here in Marilyn Chambers do the Rotary Inter- the United States to our American sol- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a national. Beam me up here. It is time diers but also hundreds of millions of previous order of the House, the gentle- to pass a flat 15 percent sales tax and people all around the world today are woman from Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) abolish this gambling, porno-watching enjoying the blessings of freedom be- is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, IRS completely. cause of the sacrifices of American sol- it is Memorial Day weekend, and while I yield back the internal rectal serv- diers. We salute them all. gasoline prices in my district are ice of the United States of America. f among the Nation’s highest, at well f CONSUMERS NEED HELP WITH EN- over $2.00 a gallon, in fact it was about ERGY COSTS AND THEY NEED IT $2.22 for regular, it still does not ap- THE REAL ISSUE AT HAND IS NOW ENERGY pear that President Bush and Vice (Ms. DELAURO asked and was given President CHENEY have any plans to (Mr. MCDERMOTT asked and was permission to address the House for 1 bring relief to my constituents at the given permission to address the House minute and to revise and extend her re- gas pump. for 1 minute and to revise and extend marks.) While big oil is getting bigger, con- his remarks.) Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, each sumers in my district and across the Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, and every day all across America fami- country are getting gouged, and the today is a very important day. The lies are paying higher energy prices. In President’s energy plan does nothing to one-party government in the United my State of Connecticut, a gallon of address that. Instead, the administra- States is done. We had a vote of con- gas now goes for $1.82. In Illinois, the tion has proposed relief for its oil in- fidence in the other body today or yes- price has gone as high as $2.39. dustry friends. terday and we are now back to two California citizens are being held Big oil hit the jackpot last year, party government, and maybe, just hostage by out-of-state generators who thanks to consumers in Chicago and maybe, we can get back to the issues have held down the production of en- across the country that paved the way the people really care about. ergy in order to increase their own for big oil’s record profits. The top oil We are hanging around here today profits. In fact, if the price of milk had company profits last year went up over because we cannot seem to get the increased at the same rate as Califor- 100 percent on the average from the President’s tax bill through. They can- nia’s energy prices a gallon would cost previous year, combining for almost $50 not figure out how to give it all to the $190. No family would accept such price billion in profits. Now Exxon Mobile is rich. gouging. Consumers need help with en- number one on the Fortune 500 list. At the same time, we are failing to ergy costs and they need it now. None of us should be surprised at the deal with energy. Now, the energy What does the President and the Re- give-aways big oil is reaping from this prices in my district, in Seattle, are publican leadership do today in the administration and the Republicans. facing a potential 250 percent increase midst of this crisis? They are locked President Bush received $2 million in from the Bonneville Power Administra- behind closed doors deciding how much contributions for his campaign, and the Republican Party received over $25 tion. The estimates are that 102,000 of a tax cut to give to the wealthiest 1 million from big oil, with Enron and jobs are at risk and that a whole quar- percent of Americans, while working- Exxon Mobile giving the most. It looks ter of a million jobs in Washington, Or- and middle-class families spend more like those companies made the right egon, Idaho and Montana are at risk of their hard-earned dollars on unfair bet. because of the runaway gouging costs gas and electricity prices. of energy in the northwest. Mr. President, I am again calling on Republicans remain focused on pass- you to persuade, in fact to jawbone, Seattle City Light has already raised ing a tax cut that does little for these it 30 percent and it is coming up an- your friends in the industry to bring families but lines the pocket of people these prices down now. I hope you will other 30 percent. When will we get making more than $300,000 a year. down to the issues that matters? think about that while you are relax- The Vice President says the energy ing at Camp David and my constitu- f crisis is only an issue of supply and de- ents are cancelling their family’s sum- mand. His friends in the energy issue SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS ON mer vacations. have the supply, and they are demand- MEMORIAL DAY Mr. OLVER. Madam Speaker, will ing an arm, a leg and family savings the gentlewoman yield? (Mr. MCNULTY asked and was given for it. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. I yield to the permission to address the House for 1 f gentleman from Massachusetts. minute and to revise and extend his re- Mr. OLVER. Madam Speaker, I thank ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER marks.) the gentlewoman from Illinois for PRO TEMPORE Mr. MCNULTY. Madam Speaker, as yielding. we approach Memorial Day, I again The SPEAKER pro tempore. The It turns out that we are talking want to a salute our veterans. I was in Chair will recognize Members for spe- about a very similar sort of thing. Berlin in the spring of 1990 when the cial order speeches without prejudice I wanted to point out to people today people were out there with their ham- to the possible resumption of legisla- that the President’s energy plan ut- mers and chisels taking down the Ber- tive business. terly ignores a key fact; that if we are

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 03:36 May 26, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25MY7.003 pfrm07 PsN: H25PT1 May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2717 to put limits on global warming and This is crazy. And we talk about big fees. Now, you tell a young person they the inevitable resulting climate oil. If we had enough oil, we would not are going to go out and buy a $100,000 change, we must cut back on burning have enough energy to provide an argu- home, if they can find one, and $35,000 fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide, ment for these people to complain of the price of that home is fees to the the most important greenhouse gas, about. So if we have less oil, they can government? Beam me up again, I into our atmosphere. complain more about Republicans not would say to the gentleman from Ohio One of the simplest and most effec- providing oil. (Mr. TRAFICANT). Something is seri- tive ways to reduce oil consumption is Wake up, America. There is some- ously wrong with this Nation. to increase the fuel efficiency of our thing seriously wrong and it is the Then we say our children cannot af- cars and trucks. Currently, cars and Democratic Party, excluding the gen- ford to live in our communities. We trucks guzzle 40 percent of all the oil tleman from Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT) who need to change the direction of this used in the United States and they has finally learned what real world life country and we need to be more re- produce 20 percent of the Nation’s car- is like. Buy America; provide energy; sponsible and accountable to the people bon dioxide pollution. Improved fuel ef- close our borders. It is realistic. that we represent. ficiency would protect consumers from Two years ago and three years ago, How do working people get helped in higher prices at the gas pump, reduce this body realized there is something this Nation? By everything that can be our dependence on foreign oil and de- wrong with the IRS. In 1913, when we done to engender the best economic en- crease carbon dioxide emissions. started the Tax Code, it was 11,400 vironment for businesses, because when The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. words. The Tax Code today is over 7 businesses do well, guess what hap- GILCHREST), from the Republican million words. pens? They give their employees raises Party, and I have together introduced, In 1914, people voluntarily paid taxes. because they need them. They give with bipartisan sponsors, a bill that The government did not force them to them better benefits. They give them would require light trucks and SUVs to pay taxes. They came forward and said more vacation pay. meet the same fuel efficiency stand- our government needs help. We need to When we create recession because of ards as passenger cars, gradually, by pay taxes. wacko bureaucratic laws that we pass the year 2007. Once fully implemented, 350,000 good Americans paid taxes the around here and businesses suffer, that would save the U.S. 1 million bar- first year and the IRS audited every guess what they do? They lay people rels of oil every day, reduce oil imports doggone one of those people who paid off. People are lucky to work 40 hours by 10 percent, and prevent over 200 mil- voluntary taxes. Beam me up again. a week. They are not surprised if they lion tons of carbon dioxide from enter- Now we realize the IRS is out of con- lose their benefits and have their vaca- ing the atmosphere every year. trol. There is a problem with this coun- tion pay cut. Before we consider drilling in the try, and it is the way people vote. If we We need to change the direction of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge or want energy, let us provide more oil. If this Nation and start representing the other ecologically sensitive areas, we want gas, let us provide more gas. good for the American people. which could include the coastline of We have not built a refinery in the f Florida on the West Coast of Florida in United States for 22 years. the Gulf of Mexico, we should first use We have 15 different formularies or 19 ENERGY IN THE WESTERN UNITED common sense solutions like improving formularies required in different STATES fuel efficiency, by simply improving States. In California in the L.A. basin, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the gas mileage that our cars and where I come from, we cannot bring previous order of the House, the gen- trucks achieve. gas from Northern California to our tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is f area. We cannot bring it from Wash- recognized for 5 minutes. MISPLACED PRIORITIES ington, from Oregon, from Arizona, Mr. DEFAZIO. Madam Speaker, that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a from Colorado, from Nevada, because it was an extraordinary speech by the previous order of the House, the gen- does not meet our standards. So when gentleman from California (Mr. GARY MILLER) who preceded me in the well, tleman from California (Mr. GARY MIL- we have a problem with refineries, and I will offer a little different per- LER) is recognized for 5 minutes. guess what? We have no gas; and yet we Mr. GARY MILLER of California. are more concerned about preserving spective on what is going on in energy Madam Speaker, I had not planned on flies and rats than we are providing en- in the Western U.S. speaking today but it reminds me of a ergy for the American people that we It is Memorial Day weekend and all group of comedians coming forward are supposed to represent. across the country Americans and today, and blaming President Bush for Let me say, people are part of the en- their families are pulling up to the the energy crisis. vironment, too, and they are at the top pump and surprise, prices are up, way He has been in office a few months, of it as far as I am concerned. If we up. But there is no market manipula- yet the previous administration, Presi- happen to save a rat in the process of tion. dent Clinton, did nothing about our en- saving a human life, so be it. But if we The deafening silence of the Bush ad- ergy problems. We became more reliant have to poison that rat to save a ministration and the runup on gas on foreign oil. We became more reliant human life, as far as I am concerned prices might have something to do on other products to provide services that rat is in trouble. with who supported their last cam- for our people, rather than providing Last year in California, Fish and paign but I would not allude that on for ourselves. Wildlife in October said we need to set the floor. This Nation has changed dramati- habitat aside for the Stevens kangaroo There is no market manipulation. cally. When I was a child, a person rat, for the gnat catcher and for Long- Exxon Mobil, profits $15.9 billion last went to turn the light switch on and horn sheep, and they set 2.9 million year, profits up 102 percent in one year, the lights came on. When they went to acres of land aside in California and it there is no market manipulation. fill their gas tank, it was reasonable to looked like a checker board. Now this There is no role for the Federal Gov- fill their gas tank. In those days, we is not where they live. This is habitat ernment here, except to enable them to swatted flies and we poisoned rats. that would sustain those critters. If drill for more oil and to cut their Today we set aside habitat for flies and one does not own habitat, guess what? taxes. That is what the Bush energy rats. And who pays for it? Private prop- You own associated habitat. And then plan proposes. erty owners have to pay the price of we complain that we cannot provide af- Now, the gentleman from California setting their property aside for some fordable housing for people. (Mr. GARY MILLER), I am very surprised stupid endangered species that some What do we want to do? We want to that he did not want to talk about wacko Democratic politician wants to give them a section 8 voucher from the some of these things. preserve. government. Yesterday I talked about Reliant En- In the words of the gentleman from When one buys a new house in this ergy. Reliant Energy, based in Hous- Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT), beam me up, country, on average 35 percent of the ton, Texas, profits up 1,800 percent in too. Both of us need to be out of here. costs of that house are government one year; bought a few generating

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 02:45 May 26, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25MY7.007 pfrm07 PsN: H25PT1 H2718 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 25, 2001 plants in California. It was revealed in ple, and I certainly hope it does not needed so we can commute without sit- the San Francisco Chronicle on Sun- sell here in Congress. ting in long lines. We all experience day, with interviews with some of their f that. But we pay the same price for plant operators, that the plant opera- those things, and the funds are put to LACK OF PLANNING AND NO DO- tors were linked by telephone to their good use. MESTIC ENERGY POLICY HAS commodity trader speculators and the You do not hear them talking about LED TO THE ENERGY CRISIS commodity trader speculators watched the overcharge that we are levying on the charts and when the price of energy The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a every working person that is in this went up, they said crank up the plants. previous order of the House, the gen- country to operate this government, When the price of energy went down, tleman from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS) is and we have different charges to oper- they said crank down those plants. recognized for 5 minutes. ate this government. You and I can They did this on as frequently as 10- Mr. COLLINS. Madam Speaker, I pull up to the gas pump, we will pay minute increments. could not help but get a little bristle the same price. You and I can go into That destroys the plants, obviously on the back of my neck sitting in my the same store, buy a like item, we will does not provide reliability or keep the office listening to all of the rhetoric pay the same price for it. Anyplace in lights on for the people in California that is being said here on the floor this the marketplace that we go together, and the Western United States, but it morning. stand side-by-side and buy the same is incredibly profitable; 1,800 percent The complaints about the market- product, we will pay practically the runup in profits in one year. But there place, the complaints about charges, same price for it, no matter who you is no manipulation. the cost of goods based on supply and are, what income level you are at. The hear no evil, see no evil, speak demand in the marketplace and, yes, But when it comes to paying for the no evil folks at the Federal Energy the prices are too high. It is costing operation of government, it is dif- Regulatory Commission appointed by too much for families to pull up to the ferent, much different. We do not have President George Bush, Mr. Hebert, the gas pump for the purpose of either the same price. In fact, we charge five chairman; the Secretary of Energy; the commuting to work, visiting family or different prices to individuals to oper- vice president of the United States, taking a vacation. ate this government; five prices. Yes, they do not think there is any market Why is it like this? It is because of five prices we charge working people manipulation or profiteering or price the lack of planning and having a do- across this country to operate their gouging going on here. It is normal for mestic energy policy for this Nation. government. Those five prices are the a company to increase its profits by The previous administration avoided five marginal tax rates based on in- manipulating the market and driving the issue, stayed away from the issue, come. up its profits 1,800 percent one year. did not want to address it, and over the They talk about the rich. Yes, the Now today in the Los Angeles Times, last few years we have become more rich make a lot of money. But they pay a lot of tax too. A low income person, closer to the gentleman who preceded and more dependent on foreign oil, and $30,000, $45,000 a year, they pay 15 per- me, we have, ‘‘Executive tells FERC that is wrong. But it is not only just cent. They are in that 15 percent Hearing of Collusion on Natural Gas.’’ the oil. We cannot even handle the re- bracket. That is a lot of money too. Natural gas produced in Texas, El Paso finery of oil for gasoline and fuel and But it goes from 15 to 28, to 31, to 36, to Natural Gas, bought the pipeline ca- other products. 39.6 percent, based on the levels of in- pacity to ship gas between Texas and What we do not hear them talk about come. Is anything fair about charging California. It is used for electricity is the price that Congress charges for five different prices for the operation generation and to heat homes and run gasoline and fuel, and the gentleman of government? businesses. Guess what? They bought from Ohio (Mr. TRAFICANT) is well You never hear anything about that. the capacity but they did not use it, aware of this. Yes, we charge, we the I do not think it is fair. That is what and they would not let anybody else Congress of the United States, charge we are trying to address with the tax use it so they could drive up the price for every gallon of gasoline and diesel bill in the conference that is going on of energy. fuel that is used in this Nation. Eight- today, is to reduce the charge that we There is extraordinary, unbelievable een cents a gallon for gasoline; 24 cents charge for operation of government and market manipulation, price gouging, a gallon for diesel fuel, fuel that is used try to make it a little more fair. Five going on in the Western United States, to transport products all over this Na- prices to operate the government, which is imperiling the entire economy tion that we each buy as a consumer. charged by the Congress of the United of the Western U.S., not just Cali- People do not think that adds to the States. fornia. The Pacific Northwest is at price of those products? risk, too. We are having a drought and f 1030 we are paying more in the wholesale b HISTORIC TAX RELIEF energy market than are Californians We charge 4.3 cents a gallon for avia- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. because of these manipulated prices, tion fuel. You do not think that does BIGGERT). Under a previous order of the because of this unbelievable profit- not add to the price of an airline tick- House, the gentleman from Indiana eering. et? 4.3 cents to the railroads. You do (Mr. PENCE) is recognized for 5 min- What is the response from the Bush not think that does not add to the utes. administration? Drill ANWR. Well, we product they carry? 4.3 cents for barge Mr. PENCE. Madam Speaker, today do not use oil to generate electricity. I service. You do not think that does not we stand on the brink of an awesome have said that to the vice president. add to the price of the product that opportunity, the opportunity to lift the That does not matter. They want to they carry? It does. But you do not burden of taxes off families, small busi- drill ANWR. Their bosses, Enron, hear anything about that from this nesses and family farms, the oppor- Exxon, Chevron, Reliant, El Paso Nat- well. But those are charges that are ad- tunity to pass the largest tax cut pack- ural Gas and others, they want some- ministered by the Congress of the age in over 20 years. We have a moral thing here. Let us manipulate this. Let United States. obligation to act on this opportunity us pretend the crisis is caused by, as But, you know, there are a couple of and remove Uncle Sam’s hand out of the gentleman before me said, the envi- good things about that though. We all the pockets of hard-working men and ronmental rules, and let us pretend pay that same rate, and those rates and women. that they are not obscenely manipu- those prices and those funds that come Under the current tax system, lating the market and profiteering. into the Congress are used for trans- Madam Speaker, the average dual- Blame someone other than those really portation products, for infrastructure, earner family will pay more than responsible. highways, bridges, things that we need, $26,000 in taxes to the government. This That is the agenda of this adminis- must have. equals out to be the first five months tration. That is the agenda of their en- Of course, we have a few environ- of their annual salary. This is more ergy policy, and I do not believe that it mental laws that prevent us oftentimes than the family will spend on food, is going to sell with the American peo- from putting in the projects that are clothing and shelter combined.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 02:45 May 26, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25MY7.009 pfrm07 PsN: H25PT1 May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2719 Madam Speaker, we often talk about The reasoning behind this phe- were tragic incidents, ones that I am the progress we have made. Yet, ac- nomenon is simple: If history has appalled at. cording to the Washington-based tax taught us anything, it is that a high It certainly speaks to the issue of foundation, taxes at all levels now con- top rate reduction seldom produces where we go in this country; the pro- sume 39 percent of the average dual- much revenue. The principal effect is liferation of guns, the tragedy of young earners’ family income. This is more to make higher taxes on the poor and people who have lost their way and than the amount that serfs were obli- the middle class more palpable. In fact, would be, if you will, directed to, in- gated to pay to their mid-evil lords. because of inflation and real growth in clined to, do such violent and terrible This, simply put, is wrong. the economy, in just a few years tax acts. As we enter into the final stages of rates originally imposed on the rich We hope the perpetrators are quickly the bill’s passage that is being debated often apply to those with middle in- brought to justice in this community. in conference committee today, I im- comes. The rich, meanwhile, often But as we move into Memorial Day, I plore the Congress to stand firm in our evade higher rates by making increased would offer to say that these very fine commitment to working families. The use of deductions and other legal tax gentleman should be acknowledged, ap- House bill was a great start, but it is shelters. In short, Madam Speaker, preciated, and their families prayed the bare minimum of what we can and higher rates tend to encourage the gov- for. should accomplish. ernment to add new deductions to the Might I also add that this is Memo- The decision to scale back tax relief already too-complex Tax Code. rial Day weekend, and I would like to over the next 10 years means that less Tax relief, Madam Speaker, could not say to America, but particularly my than 25 percent of the surplus will be be a more bipartisan issue. President community, because I am so much re- returned to taxpayers. Therefore, it is Franklin Roosevelt warned of an in- minded of the men and women out of not only important, but imperative crease in rates when he said, ‘‘Taxes the Houston area, the 18th Congres- that we lower marginal rates on in- are paid in the sweat of every man who sional District and the State of Texas come if we are to improve the econo- labors because they are a burden on who gave up their lives in the line of my’s lagging performance. production and are paid through pro- duty in the militaries of the United It does not matter how you look at duction. If those taxes are excessive,’’ States of America. it, Madam Speaker; the tax burden is President Roosevelt said, ‘‘they are re- So as we leave this place, I would say excessive and tax rates are too high. flected in idle factories, in tax-sold to all, there may be those who are Now is the time for across-the-board farms, in hordes of hungry people about to join their families for a good reductions in the rate of taxation. trampling the streets and seeking jobs time, but I am very much aware that While some argue that a 3.5 percent in vain.’’ we should also be joining our families reduction in the top tax rate is ade- Madam Speaker, we must pass this and appreciate the freedom that we quate for what ails our economy, his- tax relief for all Americans. have in this country. We have it be- tory tells another story. Woodrow Wil- f cause of the men and women who gave son once said, ‘‘The Congress might the ultimate sacrifice, whom we should well consider whether the higher rates TRIBUTE TO FALLEN HOUSTON be honoring on Memorial Day and of income and profit taxes can in peace LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS every day, as those men and women times be effectively productive of rev- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a gave their lives for us. enue, and whether they may not, on previous order of the House, the gentle- Freedom is not free, and we hold the contrary, be destructive of the woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) these truths to be self-evident, that we business activity and productive of is recognized for 5 minutes. all are created equal, the men and waste and inefficiency. There is a point Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam women who have offered themselves in at which, in peace times high rates of Speaker, I rise this morning with a service and ultimately did not return income and profit taxes discourage en- heavy burden for the Houston commu- to us, that we appreciate this Memorial ergy, remove the incentive to new en- nity and Harris County. I want to offer Day weekend. terprise, encourage extravagant ex- my deepest respect and sympathy to It is my privilege to serve in the penditures and produce industrial stag- the families and friends and commu- United States Congress, but that honor nation with consequent unemployment nity of two very brave law enforcement and the right to engage in democratic and other attendant evils.’’ officers, who lost their lives in Hous- principles and debate is all because Woodrow Wilson was right. During ton, Texas, Harris County, this week. military men and women serve around the 1920s, Wilson’s leadership led to First, Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy this Nation, even today, but, more im- massive tax rate reductions. Amaz- Joseph Dennis, 35 years old, was shot portantly, that they fought in wars, ingly, revenues actually increased. to death just a couple of days ago. like World War I and World War II, the This is a fact that continues to resur- Then, following his tragic death, Al- Korean War, conflicts, and Vietnam. face throughout the taxation history of bert Vasquez, along with officer So it is my special privilege to be this country. Enrique Duharte-Tur, were shot. Offi- able to say to them, thank you, thank The tax cuts which President John F. cer Duharte-Tur was injured and is now you, thank you, for ultimately we all Kennedy passed in the 1960s ignited a in critical condition, but, sadly, we lost are better off because you lived. huge economic expansion. The econ- our brother, Albert Vasquez. Might I finish, Madam Speaker, be- omy grew by more than 40 percent and It is important to realize that as we cause this is a serious time in our tax revenues climbed by more than 62 are a Nation of laws, we commit our- country, many have watched the hap- percent. selves to being law-abiding, and respect penings of the last era, or the last 24 The effects of the Reagan tax cuts, the fact that our officers are there hours, and they watched it with sur- Madam Speaker, were just as impres- every day, men and women, to protect prise. But might I say to the American sive. The economy was pulled out of a us. And we recognize that though we people and to my colleagues in par- severe downturn and a 7 year economic may have discussions on the best way ticular, bless us for having a democ- boom of record growth took its place. to uphold the civil liberties of all racy that allows change to occur peace- During the 1980s, the goal of tax re- Americans, we certainly do not in any fully. formers on the left and the right was to way take away from the ultimate sac- I am disappointed that we would take reduce marginal rates as much as pos- rifice that these brave men and women this wonderful time in these few clos- sible. At the beginning of the 1980s, the are willing to commit. ings moments of this Congress before top marginal income tax rate was 70 So let me offer to the families, there the Memorial Day holiday to deal with percent; by the end it had fallen to just are no words that can replace a loved issues like tax cuts, that really do not 28 percent. Support for low marginal one, particularly one who has gone off address the people I have just spoken tax rates was so widespread that vir- to do his or her duty, in the line of dan- to, the people who need. I would have tually every major nation followed the ger, and does not return home to wife hoped we would be addressing the ques- United States and cut marginal tax and children, and mother and father, tions of protecting and providing bet- rates in the 1980s. aunts and uncles and cousins. These ter energy services for our country.

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 02:45 May 26, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25MY7.012 pfrm07 PsN: H25PT1 H2720 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 25, 2001 But I hope we will be able to do that as But I want to get down now to some gave the government, the FBI, infor- we return. specifics that bother me. Before a sub- mation in 1984, and then gave this same f committee of the Committee on Gov- testimony to a Senate subcommittee of ernment Reform of the United States the United States Senate. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT House of Representatives, the people’s Angela Lonardo, the underboss of A message in writing from the Presi- House, testimony just brought out that Cleveland, was credited with helping to dent of the United States was commu- four men 30-some years ago were con- take down the Mafia in Kansas City nicated to the House by Ms. Wanda victed for murder. They were sentenced and in New Orleans. But listen to what Evans, one of his secretaries. to life imprisonment. Two of those four he told the U.S. Senate in 1987, and f convicted murderers, supposedly, died that he had told the FBI in 1984. in prison. The other two, Salvadi and He said two underworld figures by AMERICANS AFRAID OF THEIR the name of Joseph Naples and James OWN GOVERNMENT Limone, were recently released, be- cause the FBI finally admitted they Prato came to him in the early eighties The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under had exculpatory evidence that Salvadi and asked permission to kill Charles the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- and Limone were not the killers, and Carabbia. He and his boss met with uary 3, 2001, the gentleman from Ohio they protected their valuable inform- them personally and they said no, work (Mr. TRAFICANT) is recognized for 60 ants who did the killing. it out. He later testified they come minutes as the designee of the minor- When the FBI agent was asked if he back and said they met with the Pitts- ity leader. had any remorse, his answer was, burgh Mafia and the Pittsburgh Mafia Mr. TRAFICANT. Madam Speaker, I ‘‘What do you expect, tears?’’ Thirty wants Mr. Carabbia killed. They said want to thank the minority leader and years, ladies and gentlemen, for a mur- no, work it out. his young floor man, Dan, who does a der they did not commit. Then Mr. Lonardo, not through Mr. fine job and a fair job, for giving me Now, let us look at FBI agent Jones getting information, Mr. this opportunity to speak. Many of the Hanssen; 15 years selling our secrets to Lonardo testified that he heard that American people know that I go with- the Russians. Do you honestly believe Mr. Carabbia was missing and feared out a committee, but I am a Democrat. he could do that in the structure of the murdered. He said several weeks later I want to talk about several issues Federal Bureau of Investigation with he got a call from Mr. Prato and Mr. here today that I think are very impor- no one else knowing it? Come on now. Naples, and Mr. Prato and Mr. Naples tant. I very seldom take a special Now, how about the case in Boston, met with Mr. Lonardo and his boss, Mr. order, but while the Congress is in- Massachusetts, where the FBI agent- Licavoli, in a restaurant outside of volved in negotiations on an important in-charge has now been indicted? He Cleveland, and said, ‘‘We killed Charles bill affecting the lives of many people, has been indicted for overlooking mur- Carabbia, and we apologize for leaving I decided to take this time. der on behalf of his informants. And his car in the Cleveland area.’’ Ladies and gentlemen on the House I heard my very good friend the gen- guess what the FBI agent-in-charge floor, there was no grand jury inves- tleman from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS), a said? ‘‘I was told by my superiors to tigation into the murder of Charles member of the Committee on Ways and lie.’’ Carabbia. Joseph Naples was murdered Means, talking about the energy prob- Now let us take a look at Waco, in the early nineties by a mob rival and lem, and I could not agree with him David Koresh. They could have ar- James Prato died of old age, and now more. His wisdom and wisdom like that rested him any morning out jogging, affidavits and documents reveal the is needed in this Congress. But I also but they wanted a sensational bust. Youngstown office of the FBI was on have a different view that goes a little Eighty-some Americans killed. Tanks. the payroll of the mob, Naples and further. Thirty children. They could have ar- Prato. Documents also show that As- I have a bill in that says that if there rested him any morning. They wanted sistant U.S. Attorneys were on the pay- is price gouging in America, there a sensational case; they now have sen- should be a $100 million fine for any roll of the mob in Cleveland, Ohio. sational headaches. What has happened to our country company that gouges American con- But how about Randy Weaver and his here? How did the FBI, the IRS, the sumers of petroleum products. Mobil family? I did not agree with his poli- EPA, get so strong that we fear them? merged with Exxon; BP with Amoco. tics. He was a white separatist. But his Who elected them? It is up to Congress Competition is down. I think they are 14-year-old boy was shot and killed by to take our country back, so help me gouging us, and I think a $100 million Federal agents. His wife, holding her God. But there are several things that fine for anybody artificially raising infant child, standing in the doorway, I have done since my first trial. prices, 9 cents more on the weekend, horrified over the scene she was wit- So the bottom line is, maybe the gov- come on. They get hit once in the nessing, was shot by one of the FBI’s ernment can notify you, and by that I pocketbook, and it is all over. best sharpshooters. Put your finger mean the real government, the middle Another thing before I move off that right between your eyes above your management bureaucrats that are not energy issue, I think it is time to tell nose. And the court ruled accidental elected, and if they do not like a Mem- these monarchs and dictators who con- shooting. Why, then, did American tax- ber of Congress, they will go after trol oil overseas that next time they payers give $5 million to Randy Wea- them. Think about that. are attacked by Saddam Hussein, call ver? Was it for justice, or to shut him But, you see, since those incidents I the Welcome Wagon, because Uncle up? have tried to crack down on some of Sam is not going to show up, and we But now I take you to northeast the power. Since being in Congress, I will see those prices go down. Ohio. I am the Member that is under passed four specific laws to deal with But I am here today to talk about a indictment, the only American in his- the IRS. serious problem in America, a dan- tory to have beaten the Justice Depart- The first one said they have to treat gerous problem, one that I have seen. ment in a RICO case, pro se, without us courteously across cultural lines. Many Americans see it and feel it and being an attorney, through a full jury They have a training program with may not realize it or come to speak trial. Experts say my chances are 1 in their agents about taxpayers’ rights. about it, or maybe just whisper it. 5 million. Well, there are 275 million They oppose that. They oppose that. Many Americans are afraid of their Americans. That means I am one of We finally passed it. After I threatened government. They look at the govern- about 55 Americans that have a shot. I a bill and killed a Treasury appropria- ment as a separate entity, the people am going to take that shot. tions bill, they came to me and said, and the government. It was not de- Now, here is why: In the early ‘‘We will build you a courthouse if you signed to be that way. I personally be- eighties, a man named Charles do not do that anymore.’’ I said, ‘‘Go lieve the psychology of this change oc- Carabbia, an underworld figure, was right ahead, but put my language in curred in 1963 with the assassination of killed in Youngstown, Ohio. Subse- the next bill,’’ and they did. Now they President Kennedy. If you believe what quent to that, the FBI said the second have to have a training program. the government has told us about that, most important Mafia informant since The next year I came back and said, you believe in the tooth fairy. Valachi, a man named Angelo Lonardo, what good is a training program if they

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 02:45 May 26, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25MY7.013 pfrm07 PsN: H25PT1 May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2721 abuse us? So I was able to pass a little investigates the fox that raided the hen still live, they not only saved America, law that said if the IRS abuses you, house. Do you really believe that jury they saved the entire world. It is right you can sue them for $1 million. Shir- in Waco got the true facts? and fitting that that monument be ley Barrons of Derry, New Hampshire, We spent $40 million on Monica. Now, built on the mall. was the first to be successful. The IRS look, the President may have been a Thank a veteran. I thank all veterans settled out of court for half a million threat to chastity, but he was not a for preserving our freedom. I say this dollars. Did you ever hear of that? threat to liberty. And we did not spend to all veterans, you have won the wars One of the main reasons I voted for one dime on China. China, who has but, by God, the politicians have lost Mr. HASTERT, which caused the prob- taken $100 billion of trade surplus out the peace. lems on my side of the aisle, was the of America, buying nuclear attack sub- It is time to bring our country back Democrat Party would not even have a marines, intercontinental ballistic to the people. I have confidence in this hearing on a Traficant bill that dealt missiles, and have announced they Congress. I have confidence in Speaker with important IRS matters. have aimed them at us. We are financ- HASTERT. IRS reform is important, Before 1997 you were guilty and had ing World War III, and there was no in- welfare reform. Now it is time to re- to prove yourself innocent in a civil vestigation whether a Red Chinese gen- form the powerful Justice Department tax case. Most tax cases are civil. If it eral gave money to the Democratic Na- and now it is time to put the people in is crime or fraud, the IRS has the bur- tional Committee. Shame, shame. our government back together. den, but that is in very few cases. They Lastly, dealing with the IRS, listen People should not be afraid of the are usually civil and the burden of carefully. The gentleman from Georgia government. We are the government. proof was on the taxpayer. (Mr. COLLINS) touched on it. We need a I want to thank the Democrat leader- The Traficant bill said, look, the IRS flat tax in America. But why should it ship for allowing me this time, and I comes out to audit you, and you co- be an income tax? A recent study from appreciate some of the things that they operate and they are not satisfied. Harvard said 24 percent of the cost of have done recently to promote involve- They decide to litigate. The burden of an American-made automobile is the ment in school construction and other proof transfers to the Secretary of the Tax Code, and when it is shipped over- actions in education. Treasury and the IRS. They should seas it gets hit with a value added tax. f have the burden. Is it any wonder we do not export any ETHANOL PRODUCTION IS PART The second provision said they can cars? Thirty-three percent of the cost OF THE ENERGY SOLUTION no longer from a back room decide to of a loaf of bread is the Tax Code. take your home, they had to have judi- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. b 1100 cial consent. I want to give credit on KIRK). Under a previous order of the the floor to Mr. Bill Archer, no longer I think, hey, you do not have to be a House, the gentleman from Nebraska here, former Republican Chairman of rocket scientist here. The Tauzin- (Mr. OSBORNE) is recognized for 5 min- the Committee on Ways and Means, Traficant 15 percent national retail utes. who called me. sales tax will be introduced as soon as Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, over the My language was not in the original this tax bill is completed now before last several days a great deal has been IRS reform bill in 1998 because it was the Congress. said about our national energy crisis. going to be vetoed. It was too strong. I am going to vote for those tax cuts. Unfortunately, most of the com- Mr. Archer, the gentleman from Illi- Here is how the Tauzin-Traficant bill mentary has centered on finding nois (Mr. HASTERT), the gentleman works: No more income tax, no more blame. At various times, the Bush ad- from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN), the gen- withholding, no more capital gains tax, ministration, the Clinton administra- tleman from Georgia (Mr. COLLINS), the no more inheritance tax, no more tax tion, the California legislature, energy gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT), the on savings, no more tax on education, companies, environmentalists and oth- gentleman from Ohio (Mr. NEY), and no more tax on investment, and the ers have been blamed. the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. IRS is abolished. Nothing personal As I see it, the main value of looking LATOURETTE), they helped get the here. at the past is to make sure we do not Traficant language in. Forty-five States already collect a repeat the same mistakes that caused I want to give you the statistics. The State sales tax. They get one penny per the current problem. However, dwelling bill was passed in 1998. Comparing 1997 dollar to collect the tax. The compa- on the past and attempting to fix to 1999 figures, wage attachments, 1997, nies who do the selling get half a penny blame serves no useful purpose and ac- 3.1 million; 1999, 540,000. Property liens, for their paperwork. We get 98.5 cents. tually impedes progress. What is need- 1997, 680,000; 1999, 161,000. But, listen to You will be surprised to find out that ed now is to identify solutions and this: ‘‘Life, liberty and the pursuit of 90 percent of all retail sales are con- start moving toward those solutions. property.’’ That was the language, the ducted by less than 9 percent of Amer- In my previous profession, which was original founding fathers’ language. ican retailers. coaching, there are all kinds of people The last change to one of our great Madam Speaker, what do we need the that could say what went wrong and documents was ‘‘life, liberty and pur- IRS for? How can there be freedom in why it went wrong, but this really did suit of happiness.’’ That is how impor- America if you have to look through not accomplish anything. What we tant property was. Property seizures, the Tax Code to see if you should buy were looking for was people with 1997, 10,037; 1999, 151. a car this year or sell your apartment proactive ideas, because they were able When they needed judicial consent this year? Why should we have to look to help relieve the situation. and had to prove it, they could not into a Tax Code to see if we can give Part of the solution to the current take our homes. They were stealing our property to our kids? What is energy crisis that would appear to ben- our homes. What is wrong with us, wrong? What happened to America? efit all factions involved would be that America? What has happened here? Something is of ethanol production. The use of eth- So it is time now for some additional very wrong. anol in gasoline has been proven to re- reforms. There are two of them. The MEMORIAL DAY, A SPECIAL THANKS TO WORLD duce harmful emissions by 30 to 50 per- major reform bill that I have before the WAR II VETERANS cent and is a renewable source of en- Congress now is known as the Fair Jus- Mr. TRAFICANT. Now we come to ergy. Therefore, it benefits the envi- tice Act. It requires the President Memorial Day, and I want to thank all ronment and should certainly please nominate for a 10-year term a Director of the veterans. I recently spoke on the the environmental community. It has a of the Fair Justice Agency, who must construction of the World War II Monu- potential to reduce our dependence on be confirmed by the Senate, with one ment on the Mall; certainly hallowed foreign oil by a small but significant exclusive role, to investigate and pros- ground indeed. Washington, Jefferson, amount, which serves our national in- ecute wrongdoing and crime in the Jus- think about it. Founders. Lincoln pre- terests and benefits consumers. tice Department. served America. All our veterans are It utilizes grain surpluses, improves Madam Speaker, they investigate special, but the generation of World commodity prices and benefits the ag- themselves. The fox in the hen house War II, those who died and those who ricultural community. If you look at

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:20 May 26, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25MY7.015 pfrm07 PsN: H25PT1 H2722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 25, 2001 what is going on in agriculture today, it go, but upon reflection, Mr. Speaker, refusing to go work for the Department ethanol may be about the only real I cannot just let this go because it of Energy. That is as damaging to our bright spot out there for those who would be wrong and it would break a national interest, our national secu- grow row crops. We are poised to in- promise that I have made to students rity, as anything that I can think of. crease our ethanol production by 200 to in Oregon and that I have made to stu- I want to underscore once again that 300 percent, as dozens of new ethanol dents across this country. this is not about the specific incidents plants are in various stages of develop- When I visit with students at home of 2 days ago and this is not about me, ment. and in other places around the country, but it is about a pledge to students to The one deterrent to this develop- sometimes they ask, are you treated work on issues that they are not in a ment is uncertainty as to whether the fairly? Is there any difference because position to work on themselves, and it 2 percent oxygenation requirement for of ethnicity in the U.S. Congress? And is about doing this job, my job, in the fuel is going to be waived. Currently, I always answer, no, I am treated very best manner that I know how. about eight-tenths of 1 percent of our well and very fairly and there is no Being a Member of Congress is the national fuel consumption is provided question about ethnicity in the House, greatest honor that I can imagine. We by ethanol. It could very easily go to and that is absolutely true. have no mission other than to get up as high as 5 or 6 percent. If the oxygen- Then sometimes there is a follow-up each and every day and to try to make ation requirement is waived, the de- question, have there ever been inci- the world a little bit better, or to ame- mand for ethanol could go down close dents in your life that caused you to liorate some of the problems that peo- to zero. reflect upon or make you think that ple face. Today I want to give that ef- So this is a huge factor for those who you are discriminated against? fort to make the world a little bit bet- are involved in the ethanol industry. It At that point, I generally try to ter just one small further nudge. is extremely important for all con- refocus the direction of the discussion. f I say, look, look, you are here in school cerned that the matter of whether or RECESS not the waiver for oxygenation stand- to study, to work hard. You need to ards will be granted or not be granted. focus on those things that you can The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Further delay will only serve to exac- change, that you can effect, and if you ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- erbate the problem. focus on those things then this country clares the House in recess subject to the call of the Chair. f will give you a chance to succeed and, please, please do not obsess about Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 15 ETHNICITY, WE HAVE COME A things that you cannot change because minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- LONG WAY IN THIS COUNTRY some of the attitudes you cannot cess subject to the call of the Chair. BUT WE STILL HAVE A WAY TO change right away. If you obsess about f GO those things, they will take away from b 1730 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under your efforts at focusing on your goals the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- and your future success, because this AFTER RECESS uary 3, 2001, the gentleman from Or- country will give you that chance. The recess having expired, the House egon (Mr. WU) is recognized for 60 min- I say to them, leave those other was called to order by the Speaker pro utes. things, leave those things that cannot tempore (Mr. LAHOOD) at 5 o’clock and Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, an odd thing be changed in the short-term, leave 30 minutes p.m. happened to me 2 days ago on my way those things to adults like me. Leave f down to the Department of Energy. I those things to people who are in a po- REPORT ON PROGRESS TOWARD was going down to give a talk to em- sition to work on them, like me. ACHIEVING BENCHMARKS IN ployees there, and I was stopped by the If I had just let this incident go, this BOSNIA—MESSAGE FROM THE guards when I was trying to enter the incident of 2 days ago at DOE, I would PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED building and I was asked repeatedly, have broken my promise to those stu- STATES (H. DOC. NO. 107-78) my staffer and I were asked repeatedly, dents at home and across this country, whether we are American citizens. This because I believe that it is our obliga- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. occurred both before and after I pre- tion, despite whatever our reluctance LAHOOD) laid before the House the fol- sented my congressional identification might be, despite whatever our discom- lowing message from the President of card. fort might be, to point out those things the United States; which was read and, Now I have walked around the White which are not right or to investigate together with the accompanying pa- House, the Supreme Court, this United them, to see if they need to be im- pers, without objection, referred to the States Capitol, and I know that there proved. I am going to encourage the Committee on International Relations, is sensitive information at the White Department of Energy to redouble its the Committee on Appropriations, and House, at the Supreme Court and some- efforts, engage in a true process of soul the Committee on Armed Services, and times here, but maybe, maybe the De- searching. Do you really ask everyone ordered to be printed: partment of Energy is a special case, their citizenship at the door? And if so, To the Congress of the United States: perhaps. is that an effective way of enhancing As required by the Levin Amendment What they said was that they asked national security? to the 1998 Supplemental Appropria- everyone, everyone, whether they are a I do not know how many spies you tions and Rescissions Act (section 7(b) U.S. citizen or not, but that proved not have caught with that question, but of Public Law 105–174) and section to be true. My friend and colleague, the you have at least one Congressman. 1203(a) of the Strom Thurmond Na- gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. And I suspect that ultimately there is tional Defense Authorization Act for CAPUANO), went yesterday and he was a connection to national security but Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105–261), I not asked the way that I was at all. in a way that you might not expect, transmit herewith a report on progress The ultimate irony is that I went to and that is there is a tremendous num- made toward achieving benchmarks for the Department of Energy 2 days ago ber of Asian American scientists and a sustainable peace process in Bosnia to give a talk, at their request, about engineers working at the Department and Herzegovina. the progress of Asian Americans in of Energy and they have made valuable In July 2000, the fourth semiannual America as part of Asian Pacific Amer- contributions to our national security report was sent to the Congress detail- ican Heritage Month celebration ac- by doing good research. ing progress towards achieving the ten tivities by the employees there. If the Department creates a work en- benchmarks that were adopted by the There has been progress over the last vironment that is hostile or perceived Peace Implementation Council and the 200, 215 years for Asian Americans in to be, we have already begun to lose North Atlantic Council in order to America but apparently we have a lit- some of those scientists, and my under- evaluate implementation of the Dayton tle ways to go yet. standing is that some of the brightest Accords. This fifth report, which also Now I am reluctant to make much of graduate students in the country, who includes supplemental reporting as re- this incident and I was just going to let happen to be Asian American, are now quired by section 1203(a) of Public Law

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 04:20 May 26, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25MY7.018 pfrm07 PsN: H25PT1 May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2723 105–261, provides an updated assessment out objection, referred to the Com- There was no objection. of progress on the benchmarks cov- mittee on Appropriations: ering the period July 1, 2000, to Feb- U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, f ruary 28, 2001. COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION GEORGE W. BUSH. AND INFRASTRUCTURE, RECESS THE WHITE HOUSE, May 25, 2001. Washington, DC, May 23, 2001. f Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Speaker, House of Representatives, Capitol, COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIRMAN Washington, DC. ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPOR- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Enclosed please find clares the House in recess subject to TATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE copies of resolutions approved by the Com- the call of the Chair. mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- on May 16, 2001, in accordance with 40 U.S.C. Accordingly (at 5 o’clock and 39 min- fore the House the following commu- § 606 and 40 U.S.C. § 610. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess nication from the chairman of the Sincerely, subject to the call of the Chair. Committee on Transportation and In- DON YOUNG, frastructure; which was read and, with- Chairman.

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Vol. 147 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2001 No. 74 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was The legislative clerk read the fol- troduced in the Senate. I particularly called to order by the Honorable lowing letter: thank Senators ROCKEFELLER and GEORGE ALLEN, a Senator from the U.S. SENATE, SPECTER for their work in cochairing State of Virginia. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, this caucus, and Senator BYRD for his The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today’s Washington, DC, May 25, 2001. unflinching support of the entire steel prayer will be offered by our guest To the Senate: industry and his creative efforts on be- Chaplain, Father Paul Lavin, of St. Jo- Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, half of the industry’s working families. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby seph’s Catholic Church, Washington, A special thank you to Senator ROCKE- appoint the Honorable GEORGE ALLEN, a Sen- DC. ator from the State of Virginia, to perform FELLER, who has been absolutely the the duties of the Chair. leader on this issue. PRAYER STROM THURMOND, The Steel Revitalization Act includes The guest Chaplain offered the fol- President pro tempore. the following components: lowing prayer: Mr. ALLEN thereupon assumed the First, there is import relief. We go In the book of the prophet Amos, the chair as Acting President pro tempore. back to a 5-year period of quantitative Lord tells us: restrictions on the import of iron ore. f I hate and despise your feasts, We go back prior to the import surge in I want none of your burnt offerings. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME 1997. We go to a 3-year average. That is where we hold the line. Between Feb- Let me have no more of the din of your The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ruary and March, 2001, there was a 40- chanting, pore. Under the previous order, the percent surge in the import of steel or No more of your strumming on harps. leadership time is reserved. But let justice flow like water, semifinished steel, way under the cost And integrity like an unfailing stream. f of production, constituting unfair Let us pray. MORNING BUSINESS trade and putting people out of work. Lord God, we praise You and bless Second, there is creation of a steel- You for the many gifts You have given The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- worker retiree health care fund which to the United States, and for the gifts pore. Under the previous order, there is administered by the steelworker re- You have given to the men and women will now be a period for the transaction tiree health care board at the Depart- who serve in the Senate. Let our feasts of morning business with Senators per- ment of Labor. This fund would be un- be to come to the aid of the poor and mitted to speak therein for not to ex- derwritten through a 1.5-percent sur- the oppressed. Let our song be to prac- ceed 10 minutes. charge on the sale of all steel products tice justice, and let our sacrifice be the Under the previous order, there will in the United States, both imported offering of a humble and contrite now be 30 minutes under the control of and domestic. heart. Then, when our lips sing Your the Senator from Illinois, Mr. DURBIN, One of the awful things about what is praise, You will listen to our song. or his designee. going on is many of the retirees Amen. The Senator from Minnesota. worked their whole life, thought they Mr. WELLSTONE. I thank the Chair. f had health care coverage, and are terri- f fied they will not have the health care PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE coverage. A 70-year-old struggling with STEEL REVITALIZATION ACT The Honorable GEORGE ALLEN led the cancer now is worried there will be no Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I health care coverage. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the rise to speak in support of the Steel Third, we have the enhancement of United States of America, and to the Repub- Revitalization Act of 2001. This is the the current Steel Loan Guarantee Pro- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, companion measure to H.R. 808 which, gram which provides the steel compa- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. as of this moment, has 189 cosponsors nies greater access to funds needed to f in the House of Representatives. The invest in capital improvements to take measure represents a comprehensive advantage of the latest technological APPOINTMENT OF ACTING approach to a serious crisis which is advancements. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE facing our domestic iron ore and steel Finally, we have the creation of a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The industry. $500 million grant program at the De- clerk will please read a communication Several of the provisions contained partment of Commerce to help defray to the Senate from the President pro in this act are ones that my colleagues the costs of environmental mitigation tempore (Mr. THURMOND). in the bipartisan Steel Caucus have in- and the restructuring as a result of

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The Iron Range of I think steelworkers and industrial ministration take a step that I vigor- Minnesota, and if you think of our sis- workers all across the country—and I ously oppose. I am going to offer a ter State of Michigan, this is a part of think they will have a lot of allies— piece of legislation today on behalf of the United States of America with a will in a strong voice say you have to myself and my colleague from Nevada, proud history of providing key raw ma- take some action. For the Iron Range Senator REID, that deals with the issue terials to the producers of steel for well in Minnesota, northeast Minnesota, of Mexican trucks entering this coun- over a century. In these taconite mines time is not neutral. Time moves on. It try under the provisions of NAFTA, the are some of the hardest working people is extremely important, above and be- North American Free Trade Agree- you ever want to meet. LTV has closed yond this lifeline assistance, that we ment. down in Hoyt Lakes; 1,400 miners lost get serious about a fair trade policy so What is the issue? We signed a free their work. They are steelworkers, but these workers and their families have a trade pact with the country of Mexico. they work in the mines. These were future. It has not turned out very well, as a good, middle-class jobs. It is not just There is companion legislation in the matter of fact. We had a trade surplus these workers who have lost their jobs; House. Very important work has been with Mexico when we signed the trade it has the ripple effect on all the small done by Senator ROCKEFELLER and Sen- pact. Now we have a $24 billion trade businesses, all the subcontractors, all ator SPECTER. I think we can get some deficit with Mexico. So we went from a the suppliers—all the families. strong bipartisan support, but it is not surplus to a very large and exploding I am in schools all the time. There is going to be enough to just introduce a deficit with Mexico. such pain, such concern about the fu- bill. We will need action from the ad- But one aspect of the trade pact with ture of these families and concern for ministration and we will need legisla- Mexico is the question of movement of the future of their children. From my tive action if there is to be a future for goods and individuals back and forth point of view, and I know I speak for this extremely important industry— across the boarder and especially the Senator DAYTON, there is probably not which, by the way, I think is essential question of Mexican trucks coming a more important piece of legislation to our national security. into this country. President Clinton, I to introduce. This legislation is legislation near The introduction of a piece of legisla- believe in violation of NAFTA, pre- and dear to my heart because it is so scribed a 20-mile zone in which Mexi- tion is not symbolic politics. It does connected to the lives and people I not mean it passes. We have a lot of can trucks could haul goods into this truly love, that is to say the steel- country for trade purposes. But they work cut out for us, but I will say to workers and their families on the Iron my colleague from Virginia, I thank could not go beyond that zone. This ad- Range of the State of Minnesota. ministration is about to lift that and publicly on the floor of the Senate—I Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I sug- certainly have called her—Secretary of provide unrestricted access into this gest the absence of a quorum. country for Mexican trucks. My legis- Labor Chao. We are, again, in a situa- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tion right now where there is a lot of lation will say that is not possible, we pore. The clerk will please call the roll. will not allow that to happen until and economic pain, a lot of economic des- The assistant legislative clerk pro- unless the Administration implements peration. The Secretary of Labor has ceeded to call the roll. certain safeguards to protect those who provided the workers up there with at Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I ask use America’s highways. least some relief, which was extremely unanimous consent the order for the important. We were so hopeful we quorum call be dispensed with. Let me describe why this is impor- could get trade adjustment assistance The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tant. Do you want to drive down a benefits. The Secretary of Labor grant- pore. Without objection, it is so or- highway in this country and drive next ed us an additional year, above and be- dered. to a Mexican truck that is pulling dou- yond unemployment benefits that Mr. DORGAN. I ask consent to speak ble the load we allow pulled in this workers receive through the State of in morning business for 15 minutes. country behind our trucks, driven by a Minnesota. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- driver who is making less than the It is additional money for job reloca- pore. The Senator from North Dakota minimum wage in this country—on av- tion. For workers and their families to is recognized. erage, incidentally, of $7- to $10-a-day salary for that Mexican truck driver; a get that trade adjustment assistance is f a lifeline. It gives them more time. It truck that has not been inspected in gives them an opportunity to think OUR TRADE DEFICIT most cases, if inspected, not inspected about what ladder there is for career Mr. DORGAN. I want to speak this to the same standards to which we in- development. It gives them some finan- morning about international trade and spect trucks in this country? cial assistance for their families. I our growing and troubling trade def- This is a circumstance where the have told Secretary Chao—I don’t icit. In March, the merchandise trade Mexican trucks are determined to be know if I will get her in trouble with deficit surprised economists, jumping unsafe at the border crossings at which the administration by being so glowing to $37.6 billion in that month alone. the trucks are inspected. In many about what I have to say about her—I That is the latest month for which we cases, 40 percent are turned back be- so appreciate it and so do the people in have data. In March imports into this cause they are unsafe, do not meet the State of Minnesota. I want to pub- country increased to $101 billion, while standards. Is that what we want to licly thank her. American exports decreased to $64 bil- have on American highways? I don’t I also want to say we are now wait- lion. think so. ing, of course, for the administration This is a very serious problem. The This is what has happened. Mexico on a decision—Secretary Evans will trade deficit continues to balloon. We threatened, under NAFTA, to sue the make a decision soon—as to whether or had a $450 billion merchandise trade U.S. for billions of dollars per year in not we will be taking some trade ac- deficit last year and it continues to compensation if the U.S. did not lift tion to really make sure we have a fu- grow and grow. It increases our indebt- this longstanding control on allowing ture for this industry. The next big de- edness in this country. Unlike a budget Mexican commercial truckers to oper- cision is going to be in mid-June about deficit, about which economists over ate within the United States. President whether or not the taconite workers on strong coffee can make the point that Bush has agreed to allow them to oper- the Iron Range in Minnesota are going we owe to ourselves, you cannot make ate in the United States beyond the to have a future. This industry will not the point that our trade deficit is owed limit, even though the Department of survive if it is continually faced with to ourselves. It is owed to others out- Transportation says it cannot certify

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Ultimately, if we do Transportation’s enforcement program therefore they want to stop trucks not do something about it, it is going cannot reasonably assure the American from this country or that country. This to destroy the economy of this coun- people of the safety of Mexican trucks is very real. Every day, every hour, we try. It is getting bigger and bigger and entering this country. have massive numbers of trucks com- bigger. As the Senator has outlined Barely 1 percent of the 3.7 million ing into this country. There is evidence with the chart he has behind him, this Mexican trucks that enter into the from California and New Mexico and balloon is going to continue to get big- United States are inspected. Of those from Arizona. The evidence of the num- ger and bigger and thinner and thinner inspected, 36 percent are declared out ber of trucks turned back for serious and finally explode. I say he is a vision- of service for serious safety violations. safety violations is overwhelming. ary because he has talked about our At the border crossing in El Paso, TX, Mexico does not have the same stand- trade situation. This legislation in re- there are 1,300 trucks that come across ards. Their drivers can drive 20 hours a gard to dangerous trucks is excellent every single day. One inspector is on day and no one will know it. They have legislation. duty—one—and he or she can inspect no logbooks. They have no drug test- Also, we have an amendment pending about 10 to 14 trucks a day. Most in- ing. They do not have the same equip- on the education bill that I think says spectors work only during daylight ment standards as we do. It dem- it all. What it says is we should have hours, leaving crossings with no in- onstrates, in my judgment, the concern the House and the Senate have a joint spectors at all during much of the day. that many of us have about this unfet- committee and convene immediately Now Mexico still lags far behind the tered notion of opening up borders to determine what is happening with United States when it comes to truck without making sure we have adequate the gasoline and fuel prices in this safety. They do not have an effective safety in place for the American peo- country. drug and alcohol testing program for ple. I am going to introduce this legis- They expect in California, which is a truck drivers as we do. They simply do lation on behalf of myself and my col- neighboring State to Nevada, that the not have it. They have no hours-of- league, Senator REID, from the State of price of gasoline will be $3 a gallon this service regulations and only recently Nevada. And other colleagues I know year. If we can inspect and investigate proposed the use of logbooks for hours will join us because there are nearly 50 the price of chickens, can’t we inves- of service. A reporter from the San Members of the Senate who have ex- tigate the price of gasoline? Yes, we Francisco Chronicle recently drove pressed their reservations about this can. with a Mexican truck driver. They issue. So I say to my friend from North Da- drove 20 to 21 hours straight—20 to 21 I urge the administration to recon- kota, I hope that when that amend- hours. That is significant and also dan- sider this issue. Change your mind ment comes up—which was written by gerous. That cannot happen legally in about this. The American people don’t the Senator from North Dakota and on this country. I do not want that driver want to be driving down a highway to which I happily joined as a cosponsor— on the road next to my family or my pull up next to an 18-wheel truck that it is adopted overwhelmingly. I also ac- neighbors or my friends or anyone else is hauling a load that is twice as heavy knowledge and appreciate his author- in this country who is driving. as that which could be hauled by an ing the legislation that deals with Right now there is no way for Amer- American trucker in this country, with these trucks, in which I happily join. ican law enforcement agencies to ac- a driver who has been driving 20 hours, Also, as an aside, I tell him how cess a database containing information who has never been drug tested, and much I appreciate him being one of the on Mexican truckers. If a police officer driving equipment that doesn’t meet lone voices who talks continually pulls me over to the side of the road or safety specifications on American about the dangers of this burgeoning pulls the Presiding Officer, from the roads. That is not what we want on debt we have in the form of a trade State of Virginia, over to the side of American roads and not what we want debt. It is just as dangerous as any debt the road, and asks to see our license, for the safety of the American people. we have. We need to do something they can put that name into a data- Mr. President, I am happy to yield to about it. But it is a difficult issue to base. They can figure out very quickly my colleague from Nevada. understand. It is in the background and what we have or have not done, what is The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- people really don’t focus on it. I appre- on our driving record and what isn’t. If pore. The Senator from Nevada, Mr. ciate very much the Senator not let- the same police officer pulls over a REID. ting us not focus on it. Mexican truck driver, he will not find Mr. REID. I am very happy to join Mr. DORGAN. I thank the Senator any information on him because it does with my colleague from North Dakota from Nevada. not exist. on this most important legislation. He I have a couple minutes remaining. Despite these unresolved issues, and has outlined very clearly the problems Let me point out what is happening despite all of these facts and figures, we have. with our trade deficit. despite the written objections of 258 Let’s think about this. In the United As you can see: With Canada, our Members of the House and 48 Senators, States there are 400,000 trailer truck trade deficit has dramatically in- on both sides of the aisle, the adminis- accidents every year. Keep in mind, we creased from 1999 to 2000; China, $83 bil- tration has said that the NAFTA have pretty strong, strict safety stand- lion merchandise trade deficit in a trucking provisions should be imple- ards. Over 14,000 of those accidents in- year; European Union, $55 billion; menting. They are wrong. The provi- volve hazardous materials. Do we want Japan $81 billion. Japan, a $50 billion- sions should not be implemented until to add to that mix unsafe vehicles? plus trade deficit for us almost forever. and unless we can demonstrate safety The trucks that have accidents in Mexico—this used to be a surplus, inci- for the American people by allowing America that are American trucks are dentally—now the trade deficit is $24 these trucks into this country. If we not unsafe. Those accidents are caused billion-plus. cannot demonstrate safety—and clear- by driver errors, weather conditions. We cannot continue to do that. We ly we cannot at this point—they should We need to move forward on this leg- just cannot continue to run up these not be allowed in. islation yesterday, not today. I cer- kinds of trade deficits. I am introducing legislation to pro- tainly hope, through administrative Just for a moment, let me describe hibit the administration from granting fiat, that the President does not allow some of the circumstances of the trade operation rights to Mexican motor car- this to happen. That is our fear. That is deficit. When we want to ship apples riers until we can ensure that they what we have heard. into Japan, they say the apples must meet the safety standards we require in The Senator from North Dakota is come from trees that are separated at this country. My bill would require the really a visionary as far as legislation least 500 feet from apples on apple trees

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 in the orchard that are not going to be The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- It is time for us to have at least this shipped to Japan. So if we are going to pore. Without objection, it is so or- $1.35 trillion tax cut. We can do that. If ship apples to Japan, they have to be in dered. we do not do that, we will spend more, a grove 500 feet away from other apple The Senator from Alabama. and we will continue to take more of groves. What kind of sense is that? f the overall wealth of the American We ship T-bone steaks to Japan. economy. It will move us into a system GOOD NEWS Guess what the tariff is after 12 years such as those that exist in Europe that of an agreement. Twelve years after an Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, some some in this body admire and want for agreement with them, the tariff is 38.5 good news came out this week. I don’t us. percent on beef going into Japan. know how many people saw it. It was a Our economy is more vibrant. Our In Korea, just as an example, we ex- report of the status of the surplus in economy is more productive. Our peo- ported 4,400 cars last year. They ex- our accounts for the United States. As ple have better health care and better ported 470,000 to us. One might ask the it was reported in the Wall Street incomes than Europeans. Our unem- question, Where is the fair trade here? Journal and other organizations, for ployment rate is lower by and large Where is the reciprocal treatment? the month of April of this year, the than our competitors, even though This country needs to demand of its surplus was $30 billion larger than the they have so many good things to offer trading partners that they open their surplus for April of last year. For the their people. markets to us so we can have fair first 4 months of this year, it showed We are on the right track. I am trade. that the surplus was $41 billion larger pleased with where we are today. Noth- Our deficit with China is going up, than the surplus of the first 4 months ing could give me greater anticipation up, way up. It is now $83.8 billion. We last fiscal year. that within hours, perhaps, we will be take all their trousers and shirts and That is a rather significant event be- able to send to the President of the tennis shoes and jeans. They ship them cause we are in an economic slowdown. United States a piece of legislation into our country, and guess what. As everyone knows, a vibrant economy that will represent perhaps the largest When we try to penetrate the Chinese is the greatest motivator for creating tax cut in over 20 years, that could market, we get a pitiful amount of ex- surpluses. allow him to fulfill the promise on ports into China. There is a lot of fear out there that which he was elected to allow the People say: Hoorah, it is increasing. we may not continue to have surpluses. American people to keep a larger por- Hoorah, it is increasing at a minuscule Since I have been in the Senate, going tion of their wealth, to be able to spend level, and we have an $83 billion deficit on my fifth year now, every projection it on their needs for their families, and with them. We have to change that. on the status of the budget has under- for their children. I have other things to say. stated the income to the Federal Gov- It is a great day. I am excited about The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ernment. For the last 3 years, the sur- it. I hope the conferees can complete pore. The time of the Senator has ex- plus has substantially exceeded what their work promptly and we can bring pired. OMB and the Congressional Budget Of- that bill to the floor and we can make Mr. DORGAN. I ask for 30 additional fice have projected for the surplus. it law promptly. seconds. To me, we have one goal as a Con- I yield the floor. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- gress and a Government: To try to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- pore. Without objection, it is so or- make sure this economy gets on its ator from Wyoming, Mr. THOMAS. dered. feet again and gets humming and f Mr. DORGAN. The President says he makes even more money for the tax- now wants fast-track trade authority. payers and for individual Americans. TAXES Fast-track trade authority to do more But at the same time, we have to look Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I rise to of this? Not on my watch. Let’s have at what is happening. talk about taxes, which is the focus of some trade authority that says when The good news is that even in a time where we are, and prior to that, to we do trade agreements in the future, of slowdown, we have a real surplus mention that despite all the discus- we do them on behalf of this country’s churning out there. We have gone from sions we have had about certain issues, best interests. Maybe we should put a gross domestic product take by the this Senate has accomplished quite a some jerseys on those trade nego- Federal Government of 17.6 percent of bit in the several months we have been tiators that read: USA. We do that for GDP to 20.6 percent of GDP. The Gov- in session. That is our task; we ought the Olympians. How about doing it for ernment is taking a larger and larger to be doing that. trade negotiators so they remember for percentage of American wealth to fund A number of things have happened. whom they are negotiating. governmental programs. First of all, we abolished the Clinton My legislation on Mexican trucking That is a historic change. It may not ergonomics regulation. We used a tech- is very important. I encourage my col- sound like much to go from 17.6 to 20.6, nique that allows the Congress to bring leagues to cosponsor it. but 20.6 represents the highest amount back regulations that are put in and to Mr. President, I yield the remainder we have taken from the American review them, which, quite frankly, is of my time. economy for the Government since the something we ought to be able to do on The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- height of World War II. all regulations. I come from Wyoming. pore. Under the previous order, there What is at work here is an oppor- I was in the Wyoming Legislature. will now be 30 minutes under the con- tunity for the American people to say: There, when you have a statute passed trol of the Senator from Wyoming, Mr. Great, we are paying down this debt in by the legislature, the rules are then THOMAS, or his designee. record numbers. We are paying down put in by the appropriate agency, and Mr. DORGAN. Might I ask the Sen- all debt that can be paid down without those rules come back to the legisla- ator from Wyoming if he will yield for a penalty being paid on it. We are ture to see if, indeed, they are con- a question? doing the right thing as far as debt is sistent with the purpose of the legisla- Mr. THOMAS. Certainly. concerned. We are setting aside money tion. Mr. DORGAN. I ask the Senator from for contingencies, $500 billion or so for That doesn’t happen in the Congress. Wyoming if he would allow me to pro- contingencies. That is extra spending. It is too bad. You can pass a law, and pound a unanimous consent request Remember, this surplus is calculated by the time the regulations are in, the that at the conclusion of his 30 min- above inflation. When they figured how concepts under the law can be quite utes, I have the floor for another brief much the surplus would be, they fig- different. In any event, this one was statement in morning business? I be- ured in that the Government would in- brought back on ergonomics. It was lieve his time will run until 11 o’clock. crease spending at the rate of inflation successfully overhauled in the Con- I ask unanimous consent that I be rec- every year. So we have the rate of in- gress. That is good. ognized at that time. flation in there, another $500 billion for Of course, we approved a deficit re- Mr. THOMAS. I have no objection to extra spending, and we are paying duction budget, a budget that still has that. down debt at record numbers. more expenditures perhaps than we

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5667 ought to have. But in any event, it laws, amended public laws, a new regu- Those are some of the critically im- probably is about a 5-percent increase, latory process, a reduced regulatory portant dynamics of the policy we will which is less than the increases of the process that will allow this country, have to develop in the Senate. I have past number of years—less because once again, after nearly a decade, to already had some of my folks calling when you have a surplus, it is awfully get back in the business of producing me from Idaho saying, with what hap- hard to hold down spending. It was an energy. pened yesterday and with Democrats appropriate thing to have this budget Senator THOMAS and I were down- taking control of the Senate, is the en- that does reflect at least some control town yesterday speaking to a group, ergy policy dead? in spending and we are pleased about and I, at that time, said we are a rich No, I don’t think it will be. It can’t that. Nation. Compared with all other na- be. My colleagues on the other side of Of course, currently pending and per- tions of the world, we are one of the the aisle cannot be viewed as obstruc- haps the most important thing we will most wealthy. It is because of a com- tionists who are advocates of $2 or $3 do in a very long time will be the tax bination of assets that we have had and gasoline or $400 or $500 megawatt reduction that is now being considered have uniquely combined in the Amer- power. They aren’t now, and they can’t by committee. It has passed the Senate ican character. be later. They must work with us and as well as the House. And when the First of all is the free enterprise sys- the Bush administration to get this tem where an individual is allowed to conference committee completes their country back into the business of pro- create at his or her level and with his work, it will be back here for consider- ducing and conserving and balancing or her talent, and to use that creation ation. We are anxious for that to hap- out our electrical needs. not only to create wealth for them- pen. President Bush said: Give me a tax selves but for everyone around them. The Bankruptcy Reform Act was cut now and give me some immediate That is probably the No. 1 resource in passed as well. We had brownfields re- response so at least in the short term a our country and always has been. But vitalization, which is something that consuming family will have just a lit- tied to that resource is an abundance has gone on for a very long time that tle bit of relief in their energy bill or of energy in almost all forms—elec- allows lands to be put back into use any other part of family expenses. trical, hydrocarbon, you name it. We more easily. We have construction of a That is what we are struggling with have never wanted for energy in our memorial honoring World War II and at this very moment. The House and country. But today we do. The Amer- those who served there. We have intel- the Senate are meeting in conference ican public is paying a higher price for lectual property, a number of things to work out the differences between gas than at any time in our Nation’s that are quite important and that what we have produced in the Senate history. They are paying higher elec- have, in fact, been achieved during this and what our colleagues in the House trical rates than at any time in our Na- relatively short time. have produced. I hope in the end it will So we are looking forward to that. tion’s history, and they are asking a look very closely like what our Presi- But in the meantime, I am going to fundamental question: Why? Why are dent is asking—to return some of their soon yield the floor to my friend from we? Why do we have to? tax dollars to them in the form of tax Of course, we already know that Idaho. I believe one of the most impor- relief, both in the short term and in those higher costs have depleted or re- tant bills we will be passing in this ses- the long term, to stimulate the econ- duced the wealth-generating capability omy and to allow the producer to keep sion of the Congress is the bill to cut of our country. It has cost thousands of more of his or her hard-earned cash. tax rates across the board, bury the jobs. It has hurt households. Every day, death tax, fix the marriage penalty, In the midst of all of that, for just a the commuter to his or her job is pay- little bit of time, maybe they can af- and double the child credit. We can do ing nearly double in the commuter ford to pay just a little more for en- a lot to make this economy stronger, costs than a year ago. ergy. I wish they didn’t. I wish we had more fair, and to allow people to utilize This country cries out for a new en- more of their own money for the pur- ergy policy of production. But they been smart enough 10 years ago, 5 poses upon which they decide. also want to see it done in a clean and years ago, 4 years ago, to shift the pol- I yield the floor. responsible way when it comes to the icy. But we had an administration that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- environment. All of those things can be said all you have to do is conserve and ator from Idaho is recognized. accomplished if this Senate will put its maybe use a little gas—that is, natural f mind to it to assuring that we make gas—to generate electricity, and we will get through all of this. We know ENERGY POLICY that happen, and that we partner with States and local governments to assure that didn’t work very well. Conserva- Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I thank they are fully involved and engaged tion was an important part of that en- the senior Senator from the State of with us in this most important process. ergy message, and it is today. Wyoming for yielding to me, and I A lot of people are saying right now: The average consumer today is now thank him for his leadership on all of Well, George Bush, why aren’t you making a choice. I heard on the tele- these many issues that he has dis- helping out in California? vision a couple of mornings ago that cussed. He comes from a fascinating After about 20 decisions coming out the American Automobile Association State, a State with a basket full of po- of the new administration, 3 decisions says consumers are going to travel less tential energy for this Nation if we can coming out of the FERC, at some point this summer. Instead of a 10-day trip in change a few of our policies and allow we have to do the very common and their automobile, they are going to Wyoming, Montana, and other such necessary thing and say to California: take an 8-day trip or a 7-day trip. That States to be able to use the abundance Help yourself. is the American consumer doing what of their coal to produce electricity at California, finally, is beginning to do they do best—evaluating the cost of the mouth of the mine itself, and then that. They are beginning to recognize the trip and what they have in their through transmission lines to trans- that after 10 long years of not pro- pocketbooks and what their family can port it across the Western States and ducing any energy, they are going to afford and stepping back. to the State of California, where they have to produce some. They used to It is OK to do that in the short term, are so desperately in need of more en- buy a lot of energy from Idaho. We but when it comes to industry and the ergy. used to ship a lot of energy down there. creation of jobs and the fact that in- I say that in my opening comments But we Idahoans now need our energy dustry may have to produce less and because we are on the threshold of be- because we are growing. We also had a step back because of the input cost of ginning to work on a national energy drought in the Western States of Idaho, energy, that then begins to hurt the policy. The President has presented Oregon, and Washington. We used to whole economy of our country. one. The Senate has produced a bill. produce most of our power by turbines So how can I talk about tax relief The Energy Committee, on which I and dams and hydro power. As a result, and energy in the same conversation? serve, will now begin to review all as- this year we have less capability to They are, in fact, integrally related. pects of that proposed policy and begin produce and therefore we have less The ability to create a job, the ability to shape for our Nation new public power to sell to California. to earn a paycheck, and to have a fair

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We have efficiency stand- years because of the fundamental cost pretty predictable. There were fewer ards. The question is whether we con- of energy. All of these issues are tre- rigs looking for oil when the price of tinue to press for greater efficiency in mendously important. Thank goodness oil and natural gas was very low. When all of these appliances or not. The an- we now have a President who speaks the price of oil went up and natural gas swer should be yes. boldly, clearly, and bluntly about these spiked back up, there were more drill- Finally, renewable resources. We kinds of issues. ing rigs and more people are searching ought to use renewable forms of en- He says we are in an energy crisis for more oil and natural gas. That is ergy, and I know the big oil companies and we can get out of it if we simply predictable. That is how the market have never liked that very much, but I produce and get back to the business of system works. happen to believe that using ethanol, providing for the consumer of this It is not in this country’s best inter- taking a drop of alcohol from a kernel country. He has laid out a plan on how est to have a roller coaster of explo- of corn and using it to extend our en- to do it. On most of it, I agree. I cer- ration, and that is what happens. That ergy supply, makes good sense. tainly hope this Senate in future days, is what describes only part of our cur- We can take a drop of alcohol from a and under its new leadership, will rec- rent problem with the imbalance be- kernel of corn and still have the pro- ognize the importance of such a policy tween supply and demand for energy. tein feedstock left. So we have ex- to the American people. You simply We are too dependent on the OPEC tended America’s energy supply and we cannot deny it any longer. If conserva- countries. All of us know that. One day still have protein feedstock for ani- tion is the only message out there, we will wake up—I hope this is not the mals. What a wonderful thing to do. then look at California, the greatest case—it is likely we will wake up when Plus, it is renewable. We are not de- conserving State in the Nation. They some grotesque terrorist act in the pleting it every year. have conserved themselves right into Middle East interrupts the supply of Wind energy. North Dakota happens darkness. That is no way to run a oil, even if temporarily, and it will to be the Saudi Arabia of wind, accord- State. They now know they have to allow us to understand how overly de- ing to the Department of Energy. produce along with that conservation, pendent we are on a source of energy There is nothing wrong, as an impor- and we ought to allow this great coun- and oil, natural gas from a region that tant part of our energy plan, of putting try of ours that opportunity. is so unstable. up more efficient wind turbines and I have always been one who believed In addition to having this roller using that wind energy to extend that the freer our citizens, the freer coaster on exploration and being overly America’s energy supply. our economy, the more flexibility to do dependent on a supply of energy from It is true, as my colleague from Idaho what we do best—generate this great the Middle East, we also are a country says, we need to produce more, and all country’s wealth and, therefore, this that has largely decided to ignore con- of us support that, but a balanced en- great country’s world presence. servation. One can drive down the road ergy plan will include production, con- Wealthy nations can provide for their these days and see someone driving a servation, renewable energy, and also people, and we do. Poor nations cannot. new vehicle that looks a lot like a efficiency with appliances and the There is nothing wrong with the idea of Humvee, except it is bigger and heavier things we use day to day. If we have a creating wealth and allowing people to and is sold at your local dealership as bold energy plan that includes all of share it, allowing people to have the a family vehicle. People have a right to those components, I believe we will fruits of their labor and their genius. It drive that, but the point is that is mov- find a broad area of support for it in is what has made us great, and it is ing in the opposite direction of having this Congress. what allows us to turn to those less a national conservation ethic. As I mentioned, we have a President fortunate here and around the world, It is true, as the Senator from Idaho and Vice President who come from the to say we can help, and the only reason said, that we must produce more. I do oil industry, so it is not unnatural for we can help is because we are, fortu- not think you will find Members of the them to produce a plan that says: By nately, a rich nation. Senate in disagreement on that. We the way, let’s just drill more. But that I yield the floor. must produce more oil and natural gas. is not a balanced plan. We can, should, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- We must use coal resources. There are and must do much better than that and pore. The Senator from North Dakota. ample resources in our coal fields. We have a plan that balances all of these Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my un- can do it using clean coal technology. interests. derstanding is the next 8 minutes are We must use our fossil fuels in a And, finally, another thought on this under the control of the Senator from thoughtful way, and we can do that in issue of an energy plan. We have other Wyoming, Mr. THOMAS. I ask unani- a manner that is not inconsistent with dislocations occurring in this country mous consent that I be recognized, and a good and clean environment. in a very significant way. In California, in the event someone comes to whom That is important, but it is also im- the price of electricity is going through Senator THOMAS wishes to yield that portant to understand we just cannot the roof. Some say that is supply and time, I will be happy to discontinue my produce ourselves out of this problem. demand. That is nonsense. That mar- comments. We cannot produce our way out of this ket is broken. It is flat dead broke, and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- problem. We have a President and a the regulators should have intervened. pore. Without objection, it is so or- Vice President who come from oil The Federal regulators are doing dered. The Senator from North Dakota backgrounds so it is probably not sur- their best imitation of potted plants. is recognized. prising their energy plan is to just drill They sit on their hands, we pay them f more. They have an easy solution to salaries, and they do nothing. The fact America’s energy problem: Just drill is, they should have put a cap on ENERGY POLICY more. wholesale prices for electricity in Cali- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, my col- That is one approach, but it is not a fornia. league from Idaho just discussed the balanced approach. Yes, we must We have big traders and big economic energy issue. There is not any question produce more, and I support that, but interests that take an Mcf of natural the energy policy is a critical policy we also must conserve more. Conserva- gas, trade it from an unregulated mar- for this country. We must develop a na- tion of energy is another way of pro- ket to a regulated market, and in 24 to tional energy plan that makes sense ducing energy. We must have a con- 48 hours, the price of that same Mcf of for our long-term future. servation component that is real, not natural gas will double, triple, or quad- Every American every day has a just talk, but real as we deal with this ruple. Guess who gets hit right square claim on the need for energy. We need energy policy. in the jaw with that. The consumer.

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It did not result in their being pe- gas that is doubling around the rest of into the energy pricing, how soon can nalized. It resulted in their being re- the country, or the price of gasoline at we have that hearing, what kind of warded with some of the highest profits the gas pump, or the price of elec- things can we look into, what kind of they have seen in 10 years. I cannot tricity, the fact is, we need to shine the relief can we offer to businesses and think of another company or another spotlight of investigation on energy families across America who are being industry in America that can guess pricing in this country. nailed by the high energy prices? wrong so consistently and profit from The education bill is going to be Mr. DORGAN. The Senator from Illi- it time and time again. pending in the Senate when we return. nois knows we have an amendment Vice President CHENEY recently he It has an amendment that is pending pending on the Elementary and Sec- saw no evidence of price gouging. Mr. which I offered calling for a joint ondary Education Act that calls for the Vice President CHENEY, come to Chi- House-Senate investigative committee creation of a select committee on in- cago, come to Illinois. Take a look at on energy pricing. Is there some ma- vestigation. One of the problems is you what happened in a 30-day period. The nipulation going on? Are there some need resources to do that; you need in- price of gasoline went up 50 cents a gal- interests that are manipulating both vestigators. You cannot do this with- lon. No price gouging? price and supply and driving up energy out the ability to investigate pricing I have a quote from Vice President prices for the American people? I do practices. My hope is that we can move CHENEY who said: not know, but I suspect so. quickly when we get back. We will Americans are more understanding and Some very limited investigations have a vote and see who wants to do tolerant of high gas prices than most pundits believe. have shown that supply has been ma- this. nipulated in a way to drive up price. It I make another point that is impor- Again, I invite the Vice President to seems to me, given what is happening tant. One hundred years ago, Teddy speak not only to the families who are in California and the rest of the west Roosevelt, carrying a big stick, said to now paying $50 and $60 and $70 to fill coast, and given what is happening to John D. Rockefeller: ‘‘You can’t do the gas tank but also talk to business people, the small businesses that have natural gas prices and other things that.’’ He was talking about price fix- been forced to consider layoffs and a around the country, and the price at ing with respect to oil and energy. He reduction in their own activities be- the gas pump for that matter, the began to break it up. cause of high energy prices. To say peo- American people will be served well by I am not alleging there is widespread ple understand this and accept it is to shining a spotlight of investigation on fraud or abuse. All I am saying is there ignore our responsibility. We are sup- energy pricing practices all across this are things that do not add up. We have posed to be there for these consumers country. big energy traders, huge economic in- and these businesses and these families That would represent a component to terests, trading energy and doing it at who have no other voice in the process. an energy plan that gives the American secret prices from unregulated markets I have joined with the Senator from people some confidence that we are into regulated markets. We have oil North Dakota. I think it is important doing the right thing. companies much, much bigger than we have this investigative hearing to Mr. DURBIN. Will the Senator yield? they used to be because they merged, make certain that the people who run Mr. DORGAN. I am happy to yield. and merged, and merged again. We this industry come in and are held ac- Mr. DURBIN. I thank the Senator have economic power with the oppor- countable. from North Dakota for highlighting tunity to manipulate markets and try I also think when we get into the de- this energy issue. If there were ever a to drive up prices. Who are the vic- bate about energy, we ought to have moment in time when we should talk tims? The victims are the American consumers at the table. It is not about energy, it is on the Friday before consumers. They deserve to know. enough to have the energy giants and the Memorial Day weekend when fami- There was a limited Federal Trade the government agencies and people in lies across America are making plans Commission investigation dealing with pinstriped suits from K Street in Wash- to head out for vacations or family re- gas prices last year in the Midwest. ington. Let’s have people representing unions. It is the time when they get in Some say that exonerated the compa- small businesses in Illinois, farm fami- the car or decide whether to take a nies. It did no such thing. It was such lies from North Dakota, who can talk long or short trip and become sen- a limited investigation. Even that lim- about the practical impact. I know the sitized to the price of gasoline. ited investigation showed some delib- Senator from North Dakota supports In Chicago and in the Midwest, for erately limited refinery output. They that. I would appreciate it if he told me the second year running, we have seen did not want to increase supply be- what he thinks we can do to deal with devastating increases in the price of cause they knew if they restricted sup- the market mechanism which always is gasoline. It seems Easter is the kickoff ply, they could jack up prices. stacked against the consumer. for the oil companies to start raising Mr. DURBIN. I ask the Senator an- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, the the prices and then to catch all sorts of other question. When we ask the people market is broken. It is clearly broken. criticism from the public and elected in the energy business, why are prices Look at what is happening in Cali- officials and to bring them down after out of control, they say it is the mar- fornia: $7 billion was the cost of power Memorial Day. In the meantime, fami- ket mechanism, market forces. in California 2 years ago. This year it lies and businesses are being socked by There are two things I find inter- is estimated to be $70 billion, a tenfold the high prices. esting. Our common experience says increase. Who are the victims? The The Senator from North Dakota puts when gasoline prices go up in a town, folks in California who are going to his finger on it. This Congress has been they all go up at the same time in work every day, coming home to open unwilling to take a look at the energy lockstep. When they come down, they the bills and figure out how to pay an industry. Certainly, we do not expect trickle down at the same rate. You electric bill that has dramatically in- the White House, with the President don’t see competition in pricing that creased. and Vice President, with their back- could be found in any other market. That is why I say, look, we need a ground in this field, to do it. If this Second, the oil companies consist- new energy plan. I don’t disagree with Congress will not do it, the consumers ently guess wrong about supply. That that. We have not had a good energy of America stand on the sidelines. They is what the Federal Trade Commission plan for decades. We are too dependent stand on the sidelines with their pock- said. Why would they guess wrong? on foreign sources. ets empty because each time they go to They make more money when they The Senator from Idaho piqued my the gasoline station, they are putting guess wrong. These oil companies are interest on the subject. There are a lot

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You wonder why; why would nothing use more coal sources, use more clean Detroit announced last week that change? Clearly, part of the solution is coal technology, and do all of that they will have a competitor for the technology. I just described the tech- while being sensitive to the needs of Toyota Prius in about 3 or 4 years. nology of a car that is occasionally the environment. We can do that. I You have to ask yourself, what is parked in front of the Capitol. We have support that in a manner consistent going on here? If this country, with all the capability of making more efficient with protecting our environment. its creative talent and technological automobiles. Of course we have the ca- Then I say: Support us on this. We skill, cannot come up with a product, pability. We ought to have the will. As need better conservation. More con- an automobile, a truck, an SUV, that the Senator from Illinois says and pro- servation. We need more effort towards is safe and fuel efficient, what are we poses, we ought to provide incentives renewable sources of energy. We need missing? as part of an energy plan to say to more effort towards greater efficiency I think what we are missing is the those who are interested in doing that: of appliances and the rules that sup- guidance and leadership and direction Here is your head, go do it. We encour- port that are in place. And now the ad- from the top. We cannot just say let age you to do it. Here are the financial ministration threatens to retract on market forces come to work because if incentives to do it. some of those rules. market forces come to work, we are That is another way to provide con- Finally, we also need to have an in- going to get scooped time and time servation and new technology to move vestigation of pricing practices. Join again by someone with more vision. out of this energy problem that we us on that. Sadly, in this case it happens to be a have. That is longer term, not short If my colleague from Idaho and his foreign automobile manufacturer. term. But it is certainly part of what colleagues would join in the resolution I ask the Senator from North Dakota we ought to be doing. I have included on the Elementary and if part of this energy debate should not Mr. DURBIN. If the Senator will Secondary Education Act that calls for include incentives for those who are yield, I would like to ask him this the selection of a House and Senate making the automobiles and the trucks question. There are those who argue committee to investigate pricing, we and other vehicles to come up with from the energy industry side that the will have an energy plan that includes more fuel-efficient vehicles so we can only way we can improve our energy a lot of the right things but also says, have safe vehicles that also reduce our future in America is by compromising while we are doing this, let’s take a need for foreign oil. on air quality standards. They suggest look to make sure the American people Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, I say to it is environmental regulation which is are not victims of pricing practices and the Senator from Illinois, I think that causing the problem we face today. supply manipulation that enriches makes a great deal of sense. I know one I disagree with that. I think they ig- some of the bigger economic interests, of our colleagues drives one of the hy- nore realities. One of the realities we but takes it out of the pockets of the brid cars. I have seen it parked outside should not ignore is to perhaps visit a folks who are trying to gas up at the of the building when we have late local hospital, go to an emergency pump in order to go to work. votes. It is a car that runs on both gas- room, and ask the doctor who is in con- Mr. DURBIN. Will the Senator yield? oline and electricity. I understand they trol what is the No. 1 diagnosis of chil- Mr. DORGAN. I am happy to yield. are very efficient. dren going to emergency rooms in Mr. DURBIN. I follow up on a point. But the roads are not populated with America today. I was surprised to learn There was an old saying during debate many of those cars, largely because we it is not trauma, kids falling off a bicy- of the Clean Air Act, a belief that once have an energy industry and auto in- cle; it is asthma. The No. 1 reason kids we established standards for clean air dustry that moves down the road with miss school: Asthma. The No. 1 diag- in America, it was said as a result of the internal combustion engine, and nosis in emergency rooms: Asthma. that Government decision, the people they fight every step of the way on in- Pulmonary disease, lung problems, and in the automobile industry in Japan creased efficiencies people propose in asthma are, unfortunately, becoming went out and hired an army of engi- Congress. epidemic in our country. I cannot give neers to figure out how to make their Mr. President, I have told my col- you the specific reason for all of it, but cars cleaner and more fuel efficient. leagues this before, my first car was a the people I have spoken to say air The people in charge of the American 1924 Model T Ford. I bought an antique quality is part of it. automobile industry went out and car and restored it. My dad told me I will mention something else to the hired an army of lawyers to fight the where it was. He was hauling gasoline Senator from North Dakota. The regulations at every possible level. and was out on a farm and they had an former head of the Environmental Pro- That is an oversimplification. old car in a granary. He told me about tection Agency, Carol Browner, told But I want to say to the Senator it and said you should write to this fel- me that the Web site for the Environ- from North Dakota that 8 years ago, low and see if he wants to sell it. The mental Protection Agency had a dra- during the Clinton-Gore administra- guy had long since moved to Wisconsin. matic increase in visits from a few tion they said to Detroit: We want you So I wrote to this fellow from Wis- thousand a month to millions a month to sit down and work on a more fuel-ef- consin and asked if he wanted to sell when they started posting ozone alerts ficient automobile that is safe for fam- an old Model T stored in a granary for on cities across America. Families lit- ilies. We are prepared to make certain 30 or 40 years. I was a teenager. erally got up in the morning and that you do not run afoul of any anti- He said he would sell it for me for logged on, went to the EPA Web site to trust violations. We want you to come $25, and he sent me the owner’s manual find out whether it was safe for their together, the big three, put your heads and the key. So I went out and hauled child to go outside. Think about that. together with your best creative talent the old Model T in and restored it. If we are talking about compromising and come up with that automobile, It is interesting, that 1924 Model T air quality standards in America, more come up with that SUV, come up with Ford is fueled exactly the way a car kids are going to be sitting inside their that truck. They gave them that as- built in 2001 is fueled. You pull up to a homes; more elderly people with pul- signment. They moved forward with it gas pump and you stick the nozzle in monary disease are going to be at risk. and they hoped for the best. the tank and you pump gas in it. Think We cannot afford that. We can have a Let’s take a look at where we are of the few things that have changed in good energy policy and not compromise today. Today the only vehicle I know 75 or 80 or 90 years—almost everything the public health of this Nation and of that is on the road that offers fuel has changed around us. Almost every- the health of families across the board. economy over 50 miles a gallon in a car thing we do is dazzling, breathtaking I totally reject the concept that I have

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5671 heard from some in this administration doubled our use of energy in our coun- issue a proclamation calling upon the and from the energy industry that the try in the last 20 years, and we have people of the United States to observe only way we can move forward in cleaner air and cleaner water. Why? a day of prayer for permanent peace in America is at the expense of our Because this country demanded it. We remembrance of all of those brave health. demanded, through the Clean Air and Americans who have died in our Na- This should not be ‘‘your money or Clean Water Acts, that we take steps tion’s service. your life.’’ In this situation I think we to protect our air and our water. In many ways, this is part of our his- can have a good energy policy that The point is, no one 20 years ago tory and heritage, Memorial Day. In does not compromise that basic quality would have predicted you could double 1866, citizens from both the North and standard. We have made amazing the use of energy without significantly the South, after the Civil War, decided progress over the last 20 years. Visit fouling your air and water. If you do it to form the first Memorial Day effort any foreign industrialized country and the right way, you can coexist: an in- and place a flag on the grave sites of take a look at the muck they call air. creased energy supply with a good, those brave Americans who had died in Go to Beijing in China. You wake up in clean environment. That is what the the Civil War. the morning and say it is a foggy day; Senator from Illinois is saying. That is actually how Memorial Day at noon you say it is still a foggy day; So as we go through these battles got started. midafternoon, still a foggy day; at about energy policy, my hope is that Whenever Memorial Day comes night, still foggy; and the next morn- the good ideas on that side of the aisle around, I am reminded of what may ing, the same. Every day, day after can be merged with our good ideas and well have been the first, and is still one day, the air quality is miserable. we can have a policy that is balanced. of the finest, memorials to fallen sol- I don’t pick on China. There are Yes, more production, but production diers. Thousands of years ago: the Fu- many other comparable countries. The the right way, with environmental neral Oration of the great Athenian United States should lead, not only safeguards. Yes, let’s also insist on leader Pericles, as recorded by the his- being an industrial power but also sen- some conservation, efficiency, and re- torian Thucydides, during the sitive to the health of its people. I ask newable energy at the same time; we Peloponnesian War in the 5th century the Senator from North Dakota for his can do all of this together. BC: comments on this relationship between But it is not a balanced energy plan For this offering of their lives made in energy and the environment. simply to say, the market will take common by them all they each of them indi- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, the care of this. The market is broken, and vidually received that renown which never Senator from Illinois makes a good we know it. Buy electricity in Cali- grows old, and for a sepulcher, not so much point. Increasing the supply of energy fornia today, and ask yourself whether that in which their bones have been depos- in this country does not have to be at you think this market works, while the ited, but that noblest of shrines wherein odds with protecting and preserving a their glory is laid up to be eternally remem- big economic interests get rich and you bered upon every occasion on which deed or good environment. It just does not. get gouged. Ask yourself then, on the story shall call for its commemoration. For We have had experience with this in west coast: Do you think this market heroes have the whole earth for their tomb; North Dakota. Some 25 years ago, the works? Everyone in the country knows and in lands far from their own, where the proposals to build coal-fired electric that is not the case. column with its epitaph declares it, there is generating plants in our State pro- Americans deserve the opportunity enshrined in every breast a record unwritten duced a great deal of controversy. I was to have an investigation of energy pric- with no tablet to preserve it, except that of one in the State capital who led the ing that shines a spotlight on pricing the heart. fight saying if we are going to build and supplies and evaluates whether There are many thoughts as we ap- coal-fired generating plants, then you they are being manipulated in a way proach Memorial Day weekend. In that must provide the latest available tech- that victimizes consumers. spirit, I am pleased that both the nology on those stacks. We must have As I said before, 100 years ago, Teddy House and the Senate have now passed wet scrubbers and the latest available Roosevelt took a big stick and said to legislation that will expedite a monu- technology to scrub down those emis- John D. Rockefeller, you cannot do ment commemorating the sacrifice of sions. this any more, because he was manipu- those who served in World War II. The industry was furious with me be- lating the price of oil. And 100 years My father served in World War II cause I led a vigorous fight and we later it is useful for us to have a sig- after the attack at Pearl Harbor. This built those plants in North Dakota. nificant investigation of both the price weekend I will be visiting some of my But they did it and they had to have and supply of energy and find out who fellow veterans, and we will see the latest available technology scrubbers is doing what so the American people premiere of the new movie ‘‘Pearl Har- on their stacks. When they strip-mined have some confidence, as we develop a bor.’’ to get the coal, they had to segregate new energy plan, that the big economic I introduced a resolution on Tuesday top soil and do layers and topography interests will not gouge the American calling upon all Americans to espe- restoration. They did not like it. But consumers. cially dedicate Memorial Day of 2001 to guess what. We did it the right way. Mr. President, I yield the floor. those brave American men and women Mr. President, 25 years later, looking The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ROB- who have given their lives in service to in the rear-view mirror, they would all ERTS). The distinguished Senator from their country especially since the end agree that was the right thing to do. Georgia is recognized. of the war in Viet Nam. We were the first State in the Union to Mr. CLELAND. Thank you very As a Vietnam veteran, I appreciate meet the ambient air quality stand- much. the monument in this great city, some- ards. We now have segregated top soil Mr. President, I appreciate the mag- times called ‘‘The Wall,’’ the Vietnam and topography restored on strip- nificent discussion on energy policy Veterans Memorial. mined lands of which we are proud. and environmental concerns led by the But no grand edifices or other public You can do this the right way. I distinguished Senator from North Da- monuments commemorate the deeds of know the energy industry sometimes kota and the Senator from Illinois. those who have died after the Vietnam doesn’t want to because it is more cost- I would like to change the subject for war, but their service to their country ly to do it that way. But it makes a moment as we approach Memorial was just as strong, their sacrifice just sense to do it the right way. Increasing Day weekend. as great, their families’ and commu- the supply of energy does not have to f nities’ loss just as keen as that of their be at odds with protecting our environ- predecessors in the two world wars of ment. MEMORIAL DAY the 20th century, Korea and Viet Nam. Let me make one final important Mr. CLELAND. Mr. President, on Honoring our fallen heroes is alto- point. Gregg Easterbrooke wrote a next Monday, May 28, and acting pur- gether fitting and proper, as President book that I believe was entitled suant to a joint resolution actually ap- Lincoln said at Gettysburg. At this ‘‘America the OK.’’ It was published a proved by the Congress back in 1950, point, I thank my many colleagues, on few years ago. In it he said we have the President of the United States will both sides of the aisle, who joined me

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5672 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 in cosponsoring this resolution: Sen- and it provoked me to get my laptop and farm and spend a lot of time ators MCCAIN, LEVIN, HUTCHISON, MIL- computer out of its case and put it on around animals, and one very quickly LER, BIDEN, JEFFORDS, LANDRIEU, BEN- the tray table, and I started typing. learns how to communicate with ani- NETT, MURRAY, JOHNSON, CARNAHAN, I created a message for the U.S. Park mals. I raised some horses. We raised DAYTON, CONRAD, KENNEDY, DURBIN, Service. Here is what their letter said cattle, and we learned how to commu- HATCH, SESSIONS, CLINTON, and ALLEN. to me. The U.S. Park Service wrote me nicate with animals. I also thank the entire Senate for a letter and said in the Teddy Roo- I said to the Park Service: If you do adopting this measure by unanimous sevelt National Park, one of their pic- not have anybody who knows how to consent last evening. nic grounds was being colonized by communicate with an animal, go out in I am reminded of the line from one of prairie dogs. So they were going to do a ranching area and get some instruc- Wellington’s troops that: ‘‘In time of something called a ‘‘scoping’’ exercise tion, and once they have taught you war, and not before, God and the sol- and an EA, called an environmental as- how to send certain communications to dier men adore. And in time of peace, sessment, to think about spending a animals, go back and have a little dis- with all things righted, God is forgot- quarter of a million dollars to move cussion with those prairie dogs and tell ten and the soldier slighted.’’ the picnic grounds. the prairie dogs they are not welcome Mr. President, I am honored to live I read and reread this Park Service in the picnic area; that you do not in a country that forgets not God and letter about the scoping and the envi- want to spend a quarter of a million does not slight the soldier. ronmental assessment they were doing dollars of the taxpayers’ money to I yield the floor. to spend a quarter of a million dollars move the picnic area, and you want The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- to move the picnic grounds, and I sent them to leave. And if they will not tinguished Senator from Missouri is them a letter. leave, I said to the Park Service, here recognized. What I said to the Park Service was is a cost-free way to deal with it: Get f that I found it interesting that they about three 14-year-old boys from had the time to do scoping and EAs on somewhere in that area, and they will EXTENSION OF MORNING these kinds of issues. I said, at the mo- take care of that problem real quick BUSINESS ment, we are in a rather complicated for you. Mr. BOND. Mr. President, on behalf budget fight in Congress, but you have As I was sitting on this airplane of the leader, I ask unanimous consent solicited my opinion, so let me give thinking about all the things we con- that the Senate remain in a period of you a few thoughts. front in rural America—yes in and near morning business with Senators speak- I said: I am not unsympathetic to the Badlands where I grew up—I was ing for up to 10 minutes each, with the prairie dogs. I think they are cute lit- thinking that we are not short of prai- following exceptions: Senator DURBIN tle creatures. They, unlike the rats, rie dogs; we are short of people. We or his designee will control the floor were blessed with a furry tail and a have Federal agencies that want to from 11 to noon and from 1 to 2 p.m.— button nose and they have a good deal treat lightly that which is serious and and I ask within that timeframe, if no more human sympathy, therefore, than then treat seriously that which is one seeks the floor, I may be recog- rats do. light, and they do not quite under- nized to introduce a bill—and Senator I asked the Park Service what would stand. THOMAS or his designee will control the have been the Park Service’s response The real problem in our part of the floor from noon to 1 p.m. and from 2 to if it had been a group of rats that had country, where the Park Service is 3 p.m. colonized the picnic area rather than worried about prairie dogs and picnic The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without prairie dogs. Then I thought better of areas, is that human beings are becom- objection, it is so ordered. asking because maybe they would have ing an endangered species. All of our Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I suggest had a larger EA and scoping mission. rural counties are shrinking like the absence of a quorum. My point to them was: Do not waste prunes. The counties are shrinking in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the taxpayers’ money; do not move the population. People are leaving, not clerk will call the roll. picnic grounds, move the prairie dogs. coming in. Farmers and ranchers are The legislative clerk proceeded to I said: When I was growing up, about leaving the land at an alarming rate. call the roll. 50 miles from where they have this Small towns are shrinking. Many rural Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I ask unan- problem in the Badlands, I was growing counties are very fast becoming a wil- imous consent that the order for the up in Regent, ND, we had a group of derness area. That is not by Federal quorum call be rescinded. rats ‘‘colonize,’’ to use the Park Serv- designation, it is the way things are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ice’s word, our horse barn. I was about working in rural America. objection, it is so ordered. 14 at the time, and my dad said the rats I said to the Park Service: When I re- Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I ask unan- could live a very good life just 1 mile ceived your letter about prairie dogs, imous consent to speak as in morning from our barn in the town dumps, picnic areas, and environmental assess- business for up to 10 minutes for the which is where a lot of rats live, and he ments, and scoping, it just seemed to purpose of introducing legislation. said he would like me to enlist a couple be such an unusual bureaucratic effort The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of my schoolmates and see if we for such a minor issue. objection, it is so ordered. couldn’t move the rats. Having prairie dogs move into a pic- (The remarks of Mr. BOND pertaining It turns out these rats were no match nic area, in my judgment, does not to the introduction of S. 967 are located for three 14-year-old boys. We very rank up there with having people mov- in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Statements quickly retook the Dorgan horse barn. ing out of rural America. So I said: You on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolu- We understood that we could do that have to excuse me for being a little im- tions.’’) without a lot of effort. patient. Mr. BOND. I yield the floor. Getting back to the prairie dogs, I Just once, I told the Park Service, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The dis- told the Park Service that I figure would like to see a Federal agency tinguished Senator from North Dakota there are about 1.4 million acres of crank up a little energy, a little emo- is recognized. ground in the Badlands in North Da- tion about the real problems facing f kota in which prairie dogs can, do, and rural America. are colonizing. They have many prairie Have my colleagues ever heard of a RURAL AMERICA dogs in the Badlands. So the prairie Federal agency say: This county has Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, some dogs can colonize in a million and a shrunk 50 percent; we are going to do a weeks ago, I was on an airplane, and I half acres or so. They just cannot colo- scoping exercise to figure out what we had a laptop computer with me and my nize in this picnic area. can do to solve that problem. briefcase. Like most of my colleagues I said: The way to handle these prai- Have my colleagues ever heard of a sitting on an airplane, I went through rie dogs is to find somebody who can Federal agency cranking up an effort my briefcase and found a letter from communicate with them. That is not to do an environmental assessment of the U.S. Park Service. I read the letter, hard. We have a lot of folks who ranch what is happening with the creation of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5673 wilderness areas, where people are the agencies to say you have too many a farm or ranch, you learn quickly how to moving out, jobs are leaving, and peo- people working on some of the issues. communicate with animals. ple on Main Street are having a devil of Maybe we can cut down on the idle Once your Park Service employees get the hang of communicating with prairie dogs, a time keeping their front door open time. have them let those dogs know you’re re- because rural areas are shrinking? It was therapeutic for me to say this claiming your picnic area, with force if nec- Have my colleagues heard a Federal on the floor. It probably was a slow essary. And if those prairie dogs won’ leave, agency say that matters to them; they water drip for the Presiding Officer. I you go out and hire three or four teenagers are going to make an effort to find out ask unanimous consent to have printed from the area and tell them to get the job about that? in the RECORD the letter I sent to the done. I guarantee you those kids will have No; oh no. Scoping and environ- Park Service on the subject of prairie this problem solved in just a couple of days. mental assessments are reserved for And it don’t cost you $223,000. dogs and picnic areas and scoping and Don’t misunderstand me. I am a supporter dealing with furry little creatures that environmental impacts, and I say to of our environment, of wildlife and, yes, of inhabit a picnic area. God forbid a Fed- them, save your breath and save the the Endangered Species Act. And so are most eral agency ought to spend its money taxpayers’ money and work on things North Dakotans. But prairie dogs are not en- and its time worrying about a few prai- for a change that do matter. dangered in western North Dakota. To those rie dogs. There being no objection, the mate- who insist they are, I challenge them to put Again, we are just not short of prai- rial was ordered to be printed in the a male prairie dog and a female prairie dog in their own backyard and report back to us rie dogs, we are short of people in rural RECORD, as follows: America. I would like very much just in a couple of years. MOVE THE PRAIRIE DOGS The fact is, we’re not short of prairie dogs. once to have a Federal agency, the (By U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan, D-North We’re running short of people! Park Service, the Forest Service—you Dakota) The real endangered species, especially in pick it—just once to have a Federal The National Park Service wants to spend the western part of our state, is the human agency get aggressive on something nearly a quarter of a million of dollars to species. Farmers and ranchers are leaving the land that really matters to us in rural move a picnic area in Theodore Roosevelt at an alarming rate. Small towns are shrink- America. National Park to accommodate a colony of ing like prunes. Many rural counties are fast prairie dogs that moved into the area. A I said to the Park Service: You prob- becoming wilderness areas. ably regret asking for my advice. You quarter of a million dollars? To move a pic- When I received your letter about prairie probably certainly regret I had time on nic area? To accommodate prairie dogs? dogs, picnic areas and environmental impact an airplane to read your letter and had They must be kidding, right? No. They’re statements, it seemed such an unusual re- serious. a laptop available to respond to it. But, sponse to such a small issue. Following is the text of a letter I’m send- Having prairie dogs move into a picnic frankly, my advice is do not spend the ing to the acting Director of the National taxpayers’ money, do not spend a quar- area doesn’t rank up there with the problem Park Service in Washington, D.C.: of people moving out of our state. ter of a million dollars; get those prai- DEAR MR. GALVIN: This is in response to You’ll have to excuse me for being impa- rie dogs out of the picnic area and get the Park Service letter asking for my tient with federal agencies that treat the your people, if you have the time work thoughts about how to deal with some prai- light too seriously and the serious too light- on things that really matter, to work rie dogs that have ‘‘colonized’’ your picnic ly. on things with us that matter to rural area in the south unit of the Badlands in Just once I would like to hear of a federal America in a real way. North Dakota. agency interested in doing an impact state- I know the Park Service has read my Your letter stated that you are ‘‘scoping’’ ment on what our country will lose when there are no family farms or ranches left in letter because they sent me another the issues and about to prepare an ‘‘Environ- mental Assessment’’ (EA) to determine rural America. How about ‘‘scoping’’ that letter and said this is not just about whether you should spend $223,000 to recon- issue? Or how about an impact statement on prairie dogs and picnic areas, it is now struct the picnic area in a different location. the damage done to our farmers and ranchers about the bubonic plague or some god- We’re in the middle of a rather com- from the mergers and monopolies that are awful thing, and they have developed plicated fight about the federal budget here being formed in the industries that farmers several areas of new dimensions to this in Congress, but still, I’m pleased to offer a rely on such as the railroads, grain trade, tiny little issue, as is always the case. few thoughts about prairie dogs and picnic packing plants and more. areas. By now you probably regret asking for my I am sure they brought in four or five advice. Simply put, my advice is don’t you specialists now to respond to this issue Now I want you to know that I’m not un- sympathetic to prairie dogs. They are cute dare spend nearly a quarter of a million dol- that I have raised with them about little creatures. Unlike a rat, the prairie dog lars to move that picnic ground. Move the worrying about all the wrong things. was blessed with a furry tail and button nose prairie dogs. Some days you just scratch your and seems to have a better public image. And then spend some time with me and head and wonder whether bureaucracy But, I just wonder if it had been rats that others in Congress to help create a friendly has any common sense left. had colonized the picnic grounds if you environment for people to make a decent liv- I say to the Park Service, and all the would be talking about spending a small for- ing on our farms and ranches in rural Amer- ica. others who are engaged in these Fed- tune to fix the problem? Maybe I shouldn’t ask. . . . Sincerely, eral agencies: Give us some help from BYRON L. DORGAN, time to time on things that really mat- My advice is this: don’t waste the tax- payers’ money. You don’t have to move the U.S. Senator. ter to people living in rural America. picnic grounds. Move the prairie dogs! Mr. DORGAN. I suggest the absence I live in a wonderful State. It pro- When I was growing up in Regent, some of a quorum. vides a wonderful environment for peo- rats ‘‘colonized’’ (to use your term) our horse The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ple who want to live in an area where barn. My dad told me that since it was our INHOFE). The clerk will call the roll. they have good neighbors, no over- barn, and the rats could live a good life just The assistant bill clerk proceeded to crowding, and very little crime. It is a a mile south in the town dump, I should get call the roll. rid of them. I recruited a few school friends wonderful place with wonderful values. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I The fact is, we are fighting a losing to help. We didn’t do any ‘‘scoping’’ or ‘‘En- vironmental Assessment.’’ The rats were in a ask unanimous consent that the order battle in many ways trying to keep foul mood, but they were no match for three for the quorum call be rescinded. people, jobs, promote economic oppor- fourteen year old boys. We reclaimed the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tunity and a future that has some as- Dorgan barn in no time. CHAFEE) ordered. sistance for people who want to live in Now getting back to the prairie dogs that f rural areas. are ‘‘colonizing’’ your picnic area, I figure I say to Federal agencies: If you want that there are about 1,428,288 acres of ground THIS GREAT DEMOCRACY to worry about something, do not in the Badlands that those little dogs can Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, worry about a few prairie dogs in a pic- colonize. But they have no right to do it in this has been a tumultuous week in the your picnic area. Senate. We have had significant legis- nic area. Help us worry about pro- So here’s what you should do. And it’s moting some economic help in rural nearly cost free. Find a way to communicate lative accomplishments. I think it is America for a change. with those prairie dogs. If you don’t know an interesting process to watch the If you don’t want to do that, cut how, check with some of the neighbors living changes that are taking place. It al- some of the positions out of some of in western North Dakota. When you live on ways makes me value our Constitution

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5674 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 and the peaceful transitions of power countries and other societies where our country that our Founding Fathers our Constitution has provided. Government has broken apart or our really did not think were the role of I was watching C-SPAN this morn- institutions have broken apart. I think the Federal Government. ing. The topic was ‘‘The Greatest Gen- we have perhaps expanded beyond the We are in a very strange time right eration.’’ People were talking about boundaries, but we have always come now. We are in a time when we have what they consider to be our greatest back because we have the structure surpluses. We are all very gratified for generation. The debate was about that we do. that. But the whole idea of tax relief is whether the greatest generation was I appreciate very much the oppor- offensive to people who fall into the the wonderful heroes who went to bat- tunity to serve in the Senate in this definition I just referred to of a liberal. tle in World War I and especially World great democracy and hope we will al- They want to use that money. They War II, because we are talking to them, ways be able to meet the test of the want to start new programs. and in Tom Brokaw’s book ‘‘The Great- strength of our Founding Fathers and Now we have this time of surplus. I est Generation’’ being the silent he- always be grateful for the Constitution want to applaud the President of the roes, the people who answered the call that has been so vibrant throughout United States, George W. Bush, be- of their country and fought bravely the generations. cause what he said he wanted to do and came home and never talked about I yield the floor. was, first of all, take everything that it, never whined, never complained. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. could be used to spend down the deficit They are, indeed, our great heroes. INHOFE). The Senator from Maine. for the next 10 years and use it. Then people started talking about Ms. COLLINS. I thank the Chair. I have a lot of town meetings in my the greatest generation being our (The remarks of Ms. COLLINS per- State of Oklahoma with very wise peo- Founding Fathers and their families, taining to the introduction of S. 970 are ple, but they are too busy going out to and the sacrifices they made when they located in today’s RECORD under make a living and paying for all this declared independence and when they ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and fun we are having in Washington, that crafted our Constitution that set in Joint Resolutions.’’) they do not really understand that place the document that has kept us Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I yield when you have such surpluses that vibrant and alive today. the floor and, seeing no one seeking once you use those surpluses to start Through all of the things that I, per- recognition, I suggest the absence of a new Government programs, then the sonally, have lived, even in my mere 7 quorum. Government programs might work, and years in the Senate, I have seen our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the problems that they are addressing Constitution tested and prevail, tested clerk will call the roll. might go away but the Government and come through, tested and show the The assistant legislative clerk pro- program goes on. wisdom of the balance our Founding ceeded to call the roll. I can remember that one of the great- Fathers put in place so we could have Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, I ask est speeches made during my career changes in power and have them peace- unanimous consent the order for the was one that was made many years ago fully. quorum call be rescinded. by Ronald Reagan before he even ran While talking about the greatest gen- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. COL- for Governor of California. The speech eration, it also has come home to me LINS). Without objection, it is so or- was called ‘‘Rendezvous With Destiny.’’ when I have visited foreign countries, dered. He said: There’s nothing closer to im- foreign countries that have seen the f mortality on the face of this Earth despotism of military rule, of dictator- than a Government agency, once TAX RELIEF FOR THE AMERICAN ships, of communism. They are coming formed. out of those totalitarian governments. PEOPLE So if you don’t want to increase the They are coming into democracy. I Mr. INHOFE. Madam President, size and scope of Government, then you thank the Lord, I thank my lucky while I was presiding, something oc- need to address what the President is stars, and I feel so grateful we had curred to me. I felt compelled to share addressing now. President Bush said: Founding Fathers, and families who it. Let’s start off by taking all the money supported our Founding Fathers, who Right now, something very signifi- to pay down the debt. Most people created a document that is living cant is taking place. There is a con- think, if you had $5 billion, you go up today, that has given the balance so we ference committee that is looking at there and drop it someplace and the have never had a totalitarian govern- the bill that we passed and the bill that debt would be gone. That is not true ment since the democracy we formed was passed in the House of Representa- because you can’t pay off something in 1776. tives. They are going to come out with until it comes due. So what this Presi- I feel very proud, and it came home a product and decide just how to dent has suggested to us is, let’s pay off to me today as I started thinking change it because the bills are not ex- everything for the next 10 years that about the greatest generation. I think actly the same. can be paid off on the national debt. our Founding Fathers and their fami- It is a piece of legislation that will do Then let’s look at Social Security. lies certainly created generations be- something very significant. It is going Let’s make sure the fund is actuarially hind them who also were great in that to provide tax relief for the American sound and the money is going to be they answered the call of the time. people. It occurred to me—I will use there for the people when they reach That is what has happened throughout the words ‘‘liberal’’ and ‘‘conservative’’ the age that they can draw it out. the 17 or so generations since the in a very friendly way, but all too Incidentally, Social Security reform founding of our country. Sometimes we often, people do not know what you are doesn’t mean that is going to change. have not had to answer a crisis. Some- talking about when you call someone a That program would continue; the times the United States has had a pe- liberal or a moderate or a conservative. money will be there; but it will give riod of peace and prosperity. When we A liberal believes that Government some of the new people who come into have been tested throughout the 17 or should have a greater involvement in the program an option as to what they 18 generations, we have met the test. his or her life and really believes that do with the money they pay into the We have met the test because we have there are more things in which the system. learned from our Founding Fathers and Government should be involved. I sug- Then the President said: Let’s take their families and we have built on gest to you that the more things Gov- Medicare and do the same thing with their strengths and the Constitution ernment gets involved in, the more in- that. So he proposed actually increas- they created. We have been able to an- dividual freedoms we lose. ing it by $153 billion over a period of 6 swer every test with success. I happen to be a conservative. I agree years—that would take care of that I feel very grateful to live in a soci- that Government is involved in too problem—and after that, to put some ety where we can debate which were many things. I think that other than money in so we can take care of a very the greatest generations. I don’t think national defense, which we need to be serious problem, the most serious prob- we have had a generation that has ever more involved in right now, there are lem the Nation is facing right now, and sunk to the lows we have seen in other many activities taking place in this that is the demise of the military over

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5675 the last 8 years. Let’s build that back ginal rates in 1980 was $244 billion. In responsibility to assure it is wisely up. 1990, it was $466 billion after all the re- spent and what isn’t necessary for the After that has been done, all of that ductions that had taken place, the functions of Government is sent back is behind us, then let’s take this sur- largest reductions in any 10-year period to the people who earn the money. We plus that remains and return it to the in the Nation’s history. believe that people can choose how to American people as an overpayment You hear the liberals saying: Look at spend their money better than a big because they paid too much. It is like all the deficits that came about during Government program can do. buying a car and you find out when you that 10-year period. That wasn’t a re- So we have passed the budget resolu- get back home, you read the sticker sult of the President. That was a result tion that provides for tax relief for price and think, wait a minute, I paid of a very liberal, big-spending, Demo- hard-working Americans. It would be too much. You go back to the dealer crat-controlled House and Senate that $1.35 trillion over a 10-year period. It and you expect to get the money back. increased the spending. would pay down the debt to the max- He would say: I gave it to my mother- You cannot blame that on the Presi- imum extent possible without paying a in-law. That is kind of what happens in dent because he was the one who re- premium for early payment of out- this case. duced the taxes and was responsible for standing Treasury issues. And I think So we have the opportunity to return doubling the revenues at that time. that is a very important component be- to those who paid it an amount of We should stand back and look at cause paying down the debt frees up money. We should be looking at a this. We had one of the financial advis- more money that is going to go to in- much larger tax reduction than they ers to President Clinton, when he was terest payments, and that is money are negotiating right now. What they President when he first came in, who that can either go into the spending are negotiating right now, if you put it made the statement that there was no that is necessary to cover the costs of in as a percentage of GDP, would be relationship between the level of taxes Government or more can be sent back about 1 percent. Yet our other two the Nation pays and its productivity. to the people who earn the money. major reductions in this century were Theoretically, that means if you pay We also do provide in the budget that far greater than that. 100-percent taxes, you will be just as was passed at least a $500 billion cush- ion—a rainy day fund—which we think The liberals are missing a bet. If they motivated to work hard and to expand is very important for meeting the really want to get more money into the the economy as if you were paying no emergencies we might face in the next system, they should be supporting larg- taxes. Obviously, that doesn’t make 10 years. It is also important for the er tax cuts because history has shown sense. added spending that we know we are us, when you reduce the marginal It is time the American people real- going to face. We have set a 5-percent rates, it has the effect of increasing ize what we are trying to do and what limit on the increase in spending for revenues. this President is trying to do and that the next year. A 5-percent increase is Going back to World War I, the Presi- we get the best conference report out more than most families are going to dent, after World War I, said: The war and that this can be a very historic increase their spending in the next effort is behind us now so we will go time because sometime, maybe today, year, so I certainly think it is the most ahead and reduce these marginal in- that conference report will come out. we should go beyond this year’s spend- come tax rates. And they did. To their It will incorporate some tax reduction, ing of the Government money. shock, they found out that it didn’t re- not great tax reduction—the top rate With that 5-percent increase and the duce revenues. It massively increased may be going down from 39 to 35 per- $500 billion rainy day fund, we will be revenues. cent—and actually eliminating some able to spend more in the priority I am a conservative Republican. I taxes down at the lower income level. I areas such as national defense. We look back wistfully at the days when think we have an opportunity to pass know we have fallen behind in the last we had a President, a Democrat, who this thing out today. This will go down few years in keeping up our strong na- realized that this concept works every as probably a great legacy, not just for tional defense. We also know we are time. It was President Kennedy in the the President of the United States but going to have to meet some future 1960s who said, we need to expand the for the House and the Senate which are technology tests in order to maintain role of Government and get into a lot working on this. our superiority and security. So that of programs—perhaps such as the den- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- means we are going to be looking at tal program the Presiding Officer dis- sence of a quorum. the next generation of airplane, the cussed—and the best way to do this— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The next generation of ship, the next gen- this is a direct quote from President clerk will call the roll. eration of land-based vehicle, and the Kennedy—to increase revenues, is ‘‘to The bill clerk proceeded to call the next generation of missile defense. reduce the marginal rates so that the roll. We must perfect our theater missile economy will expand.’’ For each 1-per- Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I defense, so that when our troops are in cent expansion in the economy, that ask unanimous consent that the order any theater in the world, they will produces about $46 billion in new rev- for the quorum call be rescinded. have the protection of a missile defense enue. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. system, such as the PAC 3, which is a Sure enough, it happened. In fact, it INHOFE). Without objection, it is so or- hit-to-kill missile—a missile that can almost doubled the revenue in the 6 dered. hit a missile. That has been tested and years after that massive cut. Remem- f it works. It is going to be the most suc- ber how big that cut was? It went from A MOMENTOUS WEEK cessful theater defense system we have 91 percent down to 78 percent. It was a ever had in our country. huge cut, much greater than we are Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I We are also looking at a longer range talking about doing today. So that rise today to talk about some of the ac- missile defense system, possibly a sea- worked and some of these programs tivities that are going on right now. based system and, later down the road, were funded. We have had a momentous week in the an intercontinental ballistic missile Then along came Ronald Reagan. The Senate. We passed a tax relief bill so defense system. This is because we decade of the 1980s, from 1980 to 1990, that every working American would want to make sure that our shores are saw the largest tax reduction in the get relief from the burden of taxation. totally secure from any kind of incom- history of this Nation. President We passed a budget that is responsible ing ballistic missile and that our peo- Reagan was elected and the first thing stewardship of the people’s money. ple, wherever they may be in the world he did was sign the tax reduction. He I stress people’s money because one defending our interests, will also be se- took that 78-percent rate and brought of the things I think is very important cure. So that is going to take more it all the way down to, I think, 28 per- is that we remember the money people money and we are going to put more cent. The result was great increases, work so hard to earn is not the Govern- money into it. massive increases in revenues. ment’s money. It is what people send In addition to more defense spending, To document that, the total amount to the Government to do the functions we are going to have to deal with pre- of revenue that came in from all mar- of Government and that we have the scription drug options in Medicare and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5676 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 prescription drug benefits for people we want them to be able to do it with- tax cut bill. Right now the conference who are facing true hardships in meet- out regard to the Tax Code. committee is working. I believe Sen- ing their medical needs. That will take So we are looking at significant rate ators are willing to stay. We thought more money. I hope we can reform the reductions that will affect every work- we would be out for Memorial Day Medicare system so that it does meet ing American. We are talking about right now. We thought we would be the test that all of us want it to meet significant marriage penalty relief. We gone. I thought I might be home with for quality health care for our senior are also talking about relief from the my family last night, but I am not. I citizens, and that we can add a pre- death tax. We are talking about trying am here and so is every Senator. scription drug component. So that will to keep a family-owned farm or busi- We hope to pass this tax reduction be another area of added spending. ness in the family. package. If we cannot do it today, we I hope we will be able to have a So- I don’t want to continue to see fam- are willing to stay until tomorrow. We cial Security reform bill, and all of the ily businesses in our country sold to will pass it tomorrow if we can get out money that is now in Social Security big businesses and take away the fam- the tax cut package and certainly we surplus will be held for Social Security ily nature of the business which is im- hope we can finish this business be- reform. It will be held for the integrity portant to that family and important cause there will be some major changes of the Social Security System that is to every employee of that family busi- that are dependent on our passing that done in the budget we have passed be- ness. I want those family businesses to tax cut legislation. cause we want to reform Social Secu- stay together. I don’t want every farm There are major changes in the Sen- rity to make sure it is secure, not only in America to be part of an inter- ate. They are not my first choice for today and 10 years from now but in the national conglomerate. I want family changes, but nevertheless the decision year 2030 when it will go into deficit if farms to make it in America, and I has been made, so we ought to go for- we don’t do something to make sure it want family ranches and family small ward and let people start making con- remains solid. businesses. That is the economic en- crete plans about how the Senate is So we passed a very good budget. In gine of this country, and it has been going to be organized. It is in every- that budget, we also allocated $1.35 our tradition for over 200 years, val- one’s best interest to do that. trillion for tax relief. I am very proud uing family-owned businesses. The Senate is staying in session. We that our conferees are trying to work If we can pass them through the gen- are going to make every effort to finish that out between the two Houses. The erations without taxing them and caus- this tax relief bill for the American two Houses passed very different bills. ing them to have to be sold to pay in- people if we have to work today, to- The Senate bill was passed this week; heritance taxes, then I think we will night, tomorrow, Sunday, Tuesday— the House bill was passed earlier. They have maintained one of the very impor- whatever. If we can come to an agree- are different bills. The rate reduction tant economic engines of America, and ment on a tax cut bill that has the gen- is different in the two bills, so we are we will have maintained a very strong eral principles I have outlined that trying to reconcile those rate reduc- tradition and a very strong part of the were passed in the House and Senate tions. We are trying to make some of entrepreneurial spirit that has helped bills, then we will be in very good stead the reductions earlier in the process, build this country. So we address that with the American people that we have over a 10-year period. Some of the rate death tax, and we eliminate it over the done our job to the best of our ability reductions take effect later in the 10- 11-year period, and we significantly in- in a bipartisan way, and we will then year period. We would like to bring all crease the exemption through the 10- come back and start the business of re- of the reduction into 2002 so that every year period. organizing the Senate and continuing working American would start feeling The fourth area of major tax reduc- to do the people’s work. some relief by January 1 of this year. tion that we hope will come out of the When we come back from Memorial We are trying to give relief from the conference report and was a component Day and visiting with our people at marriage penalty. When two single peo- of both the House and Senate bills is home, we are going to start talking ple are working—for instance, a police- the child tax credit. We are trying to about the energy crisis. During Memo- man and a schoolteacher—when they double the child tax credit over a 10- rial Day weekend, we are going to want get married today, they will pay ap- year period. Today, it is $500. We hope to start thinking about how we can ad- proximately $1,400 more in taxes just to increase that to $1,000. dress the energy crisis in a meaningful because they got married. You may So the four major parts of our tax re- way, hopefully with some short-term say, why would they have to pay $1,400 lief bill will be a major tax reduction relief but, more importantly, for the more in taxes? Why would our Tax through rate reduction, marriage pen- long term. Code do that? Well, it is because when alty relief, death tax relief, and the We have three major problems with they get married, they go into the next $500-per-child tax credit doubles for the energy crisis in this country. We bracket; whereas, if they make $30,000 every family. have a production problem. We are im- and $25,000, respectively, and they are There are many other important ele- porting 56 percent of the energy needs in the 15-percent bracket, when they ments; there are many other important of our country from foreign countries, get married they go into the 28-percent tax relief measures I would like to see and that is not a good, stable situation. bracket. That is a $1,400 hit. So we are pass. If we can keep those four strong We have a distribution problem in that going to try to relieve that penalty. elements so that everyone will realize we do not have enough refineries and In the Senate bill, there was very relief in a big way, I will be happy. pipelines to distribute the energy even solid relief—double the standard deduc- Hopefully, we will lower the capital if we increase production, and we have tion, double the 15-percent bracket. gains rate and will increase the IRAs a conservation, a consumption prob- That is solid relief. It will take place and the pension capabilities. The more lem. We need to encourage people in over the 10-year period. Many of us people can save, the better off our every way to conserve heating and air- hoped it would take place sooner than country will be and the more stability conditioning in their homes, the gaso- the 10-year period, but at least if we our country will have. Those are all line they use in their cars. can get that relief on the books, we worthy. I hope we can do those at a We can encourage people to conserve. will begin to change our Tax Code so later time. We hope they will do it anyway. With that it does not discriminate against There are some very important edu- incentives, people will be even more people who get married. We want peo- cation deductions in the Senate bill. I encouraged to conserve. ple not to think of taxes as a factor hope we can keep some of them. Trying We have a three-pronged energy prob- when they decide to tie the knot and to help people with their education ex- lem: production, distribution, and con- start their family. penses is the most important thing we sumption. That is going to be our pri- So anything in the Tax Code that can do to increase the number of young ority when we return. will have the effect of cutting back on people who get a solid education, K–12 Senator MURKOWSKI has been talking the ability of people to get married and and college. about the energy crisis in this country start their families, buy their first It will be a great stepping stone to go for the last 4 years. I have been privi- home, buy the extra car, whatever it is, into the next year if we can pass the leged to work with him, along with

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5677 Senator BREAUX, Senator LANDRIEU, I yield the floor. He has an extraordinary family. His Senator DOMENICI, and Senator THOM- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. STA- wife Anne has not only played a large AS, on this energy issue in a bipartisan BENOW). The Senator from Rhode Is- part in his life, but also a large role in way. land. his career. Their sons are extraor- We have been saying for the last 4 f dinarily talented young men. Together, years we have an energy crisis in this Bill and Anne will represent to a whole CONGRATULATIONS, GENERAL country. We have not been able to get generation of cadets, both male and fe- LENNOX the rest of the Members of Congress to male, the exemplar of what an Army listen. They are going to listen now, Mr. REED. Madam President, last family should be: committed, patriotic, and Senator MURKOWSKI, myself, Sen- evening, the Senate of the United and dedicated. They will ensure that ator BREAUX, Senator THOMAS, Senator States confirmed MG William J. Len- cadets are conscious not only of their DOMENICI, Senator LANDRIEU, Senator nox, Jr., of the U.S. Army, to be the role as a professional members of the BINGAMAN—all of us are going to be 56th Superintendent of the United military service but also of their role working on an energy package that States Military Academy at West as people and neighbors. will address the three components. Point. Bill is following a distinguished pred- It must be balanced, and we must ad- General Lennox is an extraordinary ecessor, LTG Dan Christman. The dress all three components. officer and gentleman. I have known United States Military Academy today I hope we can get tax relief on the him for a long time. In July of 1967, we has compiled a remarkable record. Dan table, letting people keep more of the entered West Point together. He pro- has reinvigorated the Academy in money they earn, and send it to the ceeded through West Point and for 30 terms of academic performance, phys- President. I know he is going to sign it years he has been an extraordinary sol- ical infrastructure, and commitment to because he asked for it. He campaigned dier. He represents the very best of basic values that make our Military on it. He kept his promise; he asked for what our Army is all about. He is a sol- Academy and our Army a very special it and we are going to give it to him. dier and he is a scholar, but he is a sol- one indeed. Now we are going to address energy. dier first. I am confident that Bill Lennox can We are going to address education re- He was commissioned in field artil- meet the very high standards estab- form and try to keep doing the people’s lery and served in various demanding lished by Dan Christman and a whole business. assignments from platoon leader, bat- succession of predecessors: people such We have toiled in the fields. We have tery commander, executive officer of as William Westmoreland, Douglas worked hard. We have a lot to show for the 2d Battalion, 41st Field Artillery in MacArthur, and Robert E. Lee. West that work. We will finish the job the Germany; Deputy Commanding Gen- Point has a very storied tradition and people have asked us to do on tax relief eral to the U.S. Army Field Artillery great legacy. Bill Lennox brings to and, hopefully, we will go home, turn a Center and School at Fort Sill; Chief of that great tradition the character of a leaf, and start addressing education Staff, III Corps at Fort Hood; and As- soldier and something else: Bill under- and energy when we return. sistant Chief Of Staff, United Nations stands and appreciates that he is help- I am proud of the job our President is Command for the United States Forces ing to train the leaders of the army of doing, and I am proud of the job the Korea. In his most recent assignment, democracy; that unlike other countries Senate has done. General Lennox was the liaison for the around the world, we do not have a sep- I end by saying on a personal note, I Department of the Army to Congress. arate military caste. The men and am very proud of our leader, Senator He has performed all of these duties women who lead our Army, the soldiers TRENT LOTT, the majority leader of the in extraordinary fashion. Bill Lennox who man our Army come from every Senate. He has worked very hard to understands our Army is composed of walk of life. They understand that they push the President’s programs he cam- the greatest soldiers in the world. He defend this great democracy, with all paigned to do and was elected to do. respects these soldiers. He has com- its contradictions, with all its unmet, Senator LOTT has the most unfailing mitted himself to lead these magnifi- untidy, and messy proceedings. They sense of humor and optimism of anyone cent men and women with the same do it with great faith and great fidel- I have ever met. He has been hit with dedication, the same professionalism, ity, with great competency and great a few blows in the last few weeks. I ad- the same fidelity to duty and country patriotism. mire what he has been able to do, that these soldiers demonstrate every I am delighted and honored to be able working with the Democrats, saying day. to say a few words about my friend and we are going to work in a bipartisan He is a great soldier, but he is also a the next Superintendent of the United way. Through the filibuster of the tax distinguished scholar. Bill was assigned States Military Academy. I am pleased cut bill, he kept his optimism. He to the Department of English at the to commend Bill Lennox for his career never let down. He let the 50 or so Military Academy after receiving a and to celebrate his new appointment. amendments be voted on time after master’s degree from Princeton Univer- But I am also honored to convey to my time. He kept his good humor. sity. He accomplished a remarkable colleagues not only deep respect and Now he is facing becoming the Sen- feat while teaching English at West affection for Bill, but also the sense ate Republican leader rather than the Point. While being active as an officer that our Army is producing and pro- Senate majority leader, and he is al- and professor at the Military Academy, moting an individual who recognizes ready reaching out to Senator he also obtained his Ph.D. from Prince- what we do here is very important. As DASCHLE, who will be the majority ton University in English. Superintendent of the United States leader in the next couple of weeks. He He is a rare combination of a great Military Academy, he will ensure that said: We are going to keep working soldier and a real scholar. In fact, typ- this democracy will continue. with you, and we are going to try to ical of the Army life, nothing is very Ultimately, it is not our weapons, work in a bipartisan way to assure the easy. The day Bill was scheduled to but it is the brave men and women who people’s business gets done. take his final Ph.D. examination and wear the uniform of the United States My hat is off to Senator LOTT today. present his oral defense was also the that allows this experiment in freedom I have seen him up close in the last few day that his family was moving from and democracy to continue day in and weeks, and I can tell you he is a leader West Point to his next assignment. So day out. He will instill in a generation who is determined to continue to do his as Bill was taking these exams, and of cadets a deep devotion to the credo job in the best way he can, in the most after spending the week preparing not and core values of the Military Acad- sincere way he can, never with acri- only for a demanding analysis of emy: duty, honor, country. He will do mony, always trying to do the right English literature but also a move, for- that because he has lived his life ac- thing, working with a 50–50 Senate, tunately, his wife and his partner, cording to that credo of duty, Army, which has not been the easiest job he Anne, had to pack up the house and get country. has ever been handed but one he has them moving. To Bill and Anne, good luck, God- tried to dispatch in a most fair and eq- It illustrates something else that speed, go forward, and lead a right in- uitable way. General Lennox brings to West Point. stitution into this new century.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5678 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 I yield the floor and suggest the ab- Of course, there has to be another There is a good way to substitute the sence of a quorum. compromise, and that is with the capital gains tax for the estate tax, so The PRESIDING OFFICER. The House of Representatives. The bill the that the assets end up being taxed but clerk will call the roll. House passed represents a little more being taxed the same as any other as- The assistant legislative clerk pro- closely the views of President Bush. sets, based upon an economic decision, ceeded to call the roll. Naturally, those on the Republican if and when those assets are sold, and Mr. FITZGERALD. Madam Presi- side of the aisle are hoping there will then taxed at the capital gains rates. dent, I ask unanimous consent that the be a compromise between the House But a tax is not imposed at the time of order for the quorum call be rescinded. and Senate versions that truly does re- death. Fundamentally, death should The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. flect a meeting of the minds. not be a taxable event and that is a CLINTON). Without objection, it is so The Senate-passed bill was only a core principle that will come out of ordered. total of 10 years of $1.35 trillion be- this tax bill. It is a core principle em- Mr. FITZGERALD. I thank the cause that was the compromise bodied in the repeal of the estate tax, Chair. amount. That meant we could not sometimes called the death tax. (The remarks of Mr. FITZGERALD per- grant relief quite as robust as the To me, the most interesting thing to taining to the submission of S. Con. House had done earlier. All of the Re- come out of this debate is the realiza- Res. 44 are located in today’s RECORD publicans and 12 Democrats voted in tion that the American people have a under ‘‘Submission of Concurrent and favor of that bill. fundamental sense of fairness. When Senate Resolutions.’’) From my perspective, it was not per- Mr. FITZGERALD. I suggest the ab- you ask them whether it is fair to tax fect; it certainly was a very good step sence of a quorum. at the rate of about 25 percent, for ex- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The toward tax relief, providing, most im- ample, they say no; we ought to get clerk will call the roll. portantly, marginal tax relief from in- taxes down. The legislative clerk proceeded to come tax rates and significant relief When you ask them if it is fair that call the roll. from the estate tax and eventual re- death should be a taxable event, they Mr. KYL. Madam President, I ask peal, after 10 years, of the estate tax. say no, even if they do not think they unanimous consent that the order for I am hopeful this conference com- are ever going to benefit personally the quorum call be rescinded. mittee will be able to reach a conclu- from repeal of the estate tax. Fairness The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sion and enable the Senate to pass this is what this effort to repeal the death objection, it is so ordered. bill sometime tonight or tomorrow, tax is all about. f whatever might be the time. What I mostly wanted to do today is I will discuss primarily the provi- to report the results of a national poll TAX CONFERENCE sions relating to the phaseout and of just this week. So we are not talking Mr. KYL. Madam President, our Sen- eventual elimination of the death tax about something a long time ago—just ate colleagues are anxiously awaiting in the year 2011. The death tax provi- this week, a very objective poll. So it the report from the conference com- sions being negotiated now, it is my has a very low margin of error. It is a mittee that is attempting to iron out understanding, are not as much as ei- poll by the respected McLaughlin & As- the differences between the House- ther in the House-passed bill or the sociates of a thousand likely voters passed tax bill and the Senate-passed Senate-passed bill. The reason is be- from around this country. tax bill. I thought perhaps some who cause there has been an effort to ac- Here is one of the questions they are waiting for this outcome would be commodate more Members with what asked. They wanted to ask the ques- interested in some thoughts with re- they wanted to include in the bill. Ev- tion, in effect, in the worst way pos- spect to what has gone on so far and erything else has to give. The net re- sible. They said: Do you believe it is what we might expect from the con- sult is, according to my understanding, fair or unfair for Congress to impose a ference. In particular, I will address re- that the range they are talking about 40-percent or greater tax on an estate marks to the part of the bill in which now, out of a total of $1.35 trillion, is worth $1 billion? I was most involved. about $135 billion, or 10 percent. You could say, Do you think the I begin by noting that the conferees, For practical purposes, about 10 per- death tax is unfair? I guarantee at who are the people on the Ways and cent of the tax relief under the bill townhall meetings people say: No, the Means and Finance Committees, are goes to rate reduction of the death tax death tax is not fair. That is not really busy at work trying to iron out the dif- and an increase in the exemption and putting the question in the most objec- ferences between the two bodies. Part eventual repeal in the 10th year. Presi- tive way. But when you ask: Is it fair of the success of getting the bill to the dent Bush, by contrast, allocated $260 or unfair for Congress to impose a tax conference in the first place is attrib- billion for death tax relief. We are try- of, be specific, 40 percent or more on es- utable to the bipartisan leadership of ing to get by to do more with less. tates—you don’t use the death tax ter- the chairman of the Senate Finance Probably the most important thing is minology—on estates of $1 billion or Committee, CHUCK GRASSLEY of Iowa, there has been an understanding both more, that is the loading of the ques- and MAX BAUCUS, the ranking Demo- in the House and in the Senate reflect- tion. That is the part that biases it, $1 crat from Montana. They worked very ing the will of the American people billion or more, should you tax them at hard to develop a bill which wasn’t all that there is something terribly unfair more than 40 percent? conservative or all liberal, all Repub- about a provision of the Tax Code that Do you know what the answer is? By lican or Democrat, but which rep- literally taxes people because they die; 60 percent the American people say: resented views of a substantial part of not because they sold an asset; not be- No, it is unfair. Only half that many the membership of the committee on cause they saved or invested or had said it was fair. How many of those both sides of the aisle. It represents some other kind of economic trans- people do you think would benefit from most of what President Bush wanted, action that they fully knew the tax a repeal of that estate tax? Out of 1000, but not all, and not quite to the same consequences of but, rather, they are I don’t know, maybe one but maybe degree, because by definition it is a taxed because they die. not. There are not many people in this compromise. We have come to conclude, rep- country leaving an estate of $1 billion. Because of that compromise, and it resenting the view of the majority of Yet all Americans realize it is fun- had support from both sides of the Americans, there is something very un- damentally unfair to impose a tax of aisle, over the course of the last week fair about taxing people after they die. more than 40 percent. there were 45 different attempts to Actually, you are not even taxing the Of course, I might add the law cur- amend the bill. Every one of them person who died. You are taxing that rently is that it is about a 60-percent failed. In other words, the Members of person’s heirs—the spouse, the chil- tax rate, but the question was not bi- this body voted time after time after dren—at the very worst time of their ased. time to support the work of the Senate life following this tragic event. It is I think what that shows is right this Finance Committee, understanding it not fair. It doesn’t represent good tax week the vast majority, by 2 to 1, of represents a good compromise. policy. Americans believe that even a tax rate

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5679 of 40 percent is unfair. The reason that the economy—all these things would be I think the thing to note at this is significant is in the Senate bill we significantly benefited from a repeal of point in time in this Chamber, at about were not able to reduce the tax rate on the estate tax. Of course, that benefits 2:20 on Friday afternoon, is that the estates of even $5 million, let alone $1 all Americans. conference committee is working away billion, to that 40 percent level. As a As John F. Kennedy said, in a dif- trying hard to bridge the gap between matter of fact, I think we got it down ferent context, with respect to tax re- the House and Senate versions of the to 45 percent, if I am not in error. Yes, lief, ‘‘A rising tide lifts all boats.’’ So if estate tax. I think all of us are hopeful we reduced the rate from 60 percent you can help the American economy, it that they will conclude their work so down to 45 percent. The House got it helps everybody in the economy, even we can vote on the bill and provide tax down into the 30s. I have forgotten if you are at the lower end. So the re- relief to Americans. whether it is 37 or 39 but something ality is, repealing the estate tax does This is a bill which provides relief all like that. We ought to be working to help all Americans. But it obviously the way from the refundable tax cred- reduce the rate below 40 percent before helps some more than others. It espe- its, literally providing money to people the tax is finally eliminated in the 10th cially helps those in two categories: who do not pay taxes, all the way up to year. But we were not able to do that. First of all, those who pay the tax. those few people who, as I said, would I hope that is something the conference That is not very many people. It is receive relief from the estate tax. But committee will work to do, to try to maybe in the hundreds of thousands— most importantly, it would provide bring that rate down just as much as maybe a million, I don’t know. But if marginal rate relief for all Americans. they possibly can. you take members of families who are We have an opportunity now. I hope What is interesting about this survey directly affected by this, clearly it is a that we can drive the rates of the es- that shows that American people are number that is very much in the mil- tate tax down prior to the repeal but, fundamentally fair minded is that the lions, if at all. Yet Americans fun- in any event, we will have struck a results were the same across economic damentally believe it is unfair to tax blow for fairness in this country by re- and political classes. For example, just them. ducing marginal rates; reducing, if not as many voters who earned under The other larger group that is af- eliminating, the marriage penalty, $20,000 as those earning over $100,000 fected by the tax is, of course, all the which is very unfair; and, finally, get- said the practice was unfair; exactly 61 people, especially the small business ting rid of a tax that a majority of percent in both cases. It is consistent people—family-owned farms and fam- Americans believe is very unfair, a tax across the political spectrum, very ily-owned businesses—who have to that literally requires people to pay similar. Among Republicans, 65 percent spend their money to try to plan their money to the Government because said it was unfair. Remember the base- estate in such a way as to minimize the they died, the estate tax. line is 61 percent. Slightly more Repub- estate tax liability. This is difficult Madam President, we have a wonder- licans, 65 percent, said it was unfair. and expensive. ful opportunity. I hope the conferees Slightly fewer Democrats, 54 percent, The Women-Owned Business Associa- come back soon and we will have a said it was unfair; and Independents, 62 tion—by the way, women-owned busi- chance to vote on this legislation. percent, almost right on the button. nesses represent more than half the Again, I commend the members of The bottom line is, whether Repub- small business in this country. They the conference and, in particular, the lican or Democrat or independent, a surveyed their members and found— bipartisan leadership in the Senate, substantial majority believe that even just 2 years ago I believe it was—the Senator GRASSLEY and Senator BAU- a 40-percent tax on $1 billion estate is average small business spent $60,000 to CUS, for the fine work they have done unfair. do this expensive estate planning. to get it this far. The other interesting thing is this I note there was an op-ed in the I just hope now we can conclude the survey tracks all the other surveys I Washington Post this morning by a work and send it down to the President have seen over time. I will go back just very wealthy American who testified for his signature and the benefit of the 1 year because that is a nice frame. But before the Finance Committee. He said American people. the clear and resounding message is it was really a shame we were going to I yield the floor. the estate tax is unfair and ought to be do away with the estate tax. Of course, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stricken from the code. The same his point was he didn’t think the Amer- ator from Wyoming. McLaughlin & Associates conducted a ican people really believed that way; Mr. THOMAS. Madam President, I poll earlier this year, in January. It yet I think the survey results show yield myself a few minutes to talk found then that 89 percent of the peo- that they are. But people like this indi- about energy this afternoon, if I may, ple surveyed believed it was not fair for vidual have the money to do the estate please. Government to tax a person’s earnings planning. They do not suffer from the First, I thank my friend from Ari- while it is being earned and then tax it tax. It is the small businesses and fam- zona for a very complete discussion of again after the person dies—which is ily-owned businesses and farms that the tax reduction bill. Certainly, it is exactly what the estate tax does. end up having to pay a lot of money to one of the most important things we Mr. President, 79 percent approved buy insurance, to pay lawyers and ac- will do during this Congress, and, in- the idea of abolishing the estate tax— countants and estate planners to try to deed, over the next number of years. 79 percent. That is very consistent with avoid the tax. The whole question, in the broad other surveys as well. The real cost of the tax is at least as sense, of how you do taxes is very in- I went back a year ago because there much, and probably more, in the wast- teresting. One question is, How are is an interesting Gallup Poll that was ed money spent to avoid paying the tax they fair? How do you make them fair done just a year ago—not quite a year than it is the revenue to the Federal among all the taxpayers? Another ago. It found 60 percent of the people Government in the first place. Mr. question is certainly the amount. How supported the repeal, even though President, 2 years ago when the tax do you justify taking this money from about three-fourths of them believed collected about $20 billion, there is a citizens and it going to the Govern- they would never receive any direct study that showed that almost exactly ment? And when you have more than benefit from that repeal. the same amount of money, by coinci- enough, what do you do with the sur- Again, it goes to the notion of fair- dence, about $23 billion additional, was plus? ness. People believe an unfair tax spent by people to avoid paying the es- So I thank the Senator very much. should be repealed even if it is not tate tax or minimize their liability. So f going to help them at all. The reality it is a very inefficient tax, as econo- is it probably would help them in terms mists Henry Aaron and Alicia Munnell IMPORTANT ISSUES BEFORE THE of its indirect benefits. I noted during said in writing a 1992 study. They said SENATE the debate on the estate tax the eco- death taxes ‘‘have failed to achieve Mr. THOMAS. Madam President, we, nomic benefits to repeal, in terms of their intended purpose. They raise lit- of course, have been dealing, over the new jobs created, the infusion of cap- tle revenue. They impose large excess last several weeks, with some of the ital into the economy, the growth of burdens. They are unfair.’’ most important issues that will be

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Because we have had a surplus, the reasons that it is now on so many hope they continue to be a part of deal- the expenditures have gone up really people’s minds is because prices have ing with the whole energy issue. more than you would imagine they gone up substantially. There is the dif- So I certainly support a program would in terms of inflation and those ficulty in California, the shortages that recognizes that we have signifi- kinds of things. that have occurred there. You can talk cant energy demands and one that be- So this budget was held—I think the in many ways about why it has hap- gins to look for a solution—a solution President asked for 5 percent—to a lit- pened and what was the cause, but, that also includes conservation and the tle in excess of that, but, nevertheless, nevertheless, it is there. Certainly protection of the environment. I think a reasonable budget of which we can be there are some fairly interesting things those are very key elements. proud. that have happened there that have I come from the State of Wyoming. The question now, of course, is stay- brought about the difficulties in elec- We have a good deal of energy produc- ing within the budget. The budget is tric energy. tion in our State. Some call it the Btu not an imposition of a limit; it is a pat- But energy, of course, has been an capital of the world. We have probably tern and a scheme to try to stay with- issue for some time. It is not a brand the largest reserve of coal in the in. But it does not necessarily ensure new idea. It isn’t hard to understand United States, as well as natural gas that. That will be the real challenge. that when the market messages tell and oil. We have uranium, all those The second thing we have dealt with, you that consumption is going up and kinds of things. We also have some of and have not yet completed, of course, production is going down that you are the most beautiful mountains and flats is education. For most people in this going to have a wreck inevitably and and prairies of any State in the Union. country, education is the first issue you need to do something about it. And we have, for a number of years, they mention when they talk about It is not hard to tell that we have put produced energy. We intend to con- issues. ourselves at risk when we find our- tinue to do that. We intend to continue Again, there are some rather basic selves depending nearly 60 percent on to do it in such a way that you can pro- issues that really ought to be talked oil imported into this country as op- tect the environment at the same time about and decided. One issue is, What posed to domestic production. That is you have multiple uses of those lands. is the role of the Federal Government an increase that has changed substan- But there will be lands that will not be in elementary and secondary edu- tially over the last several years. used for a multiple use. They have been cation? I think most of us would I suppose one might also say that it set aside as wilderness. They have been agree—and our experience has been— is not hard to imagine that you have set aside as national parks, and that is that State and local governments have some problems when you really have as it should be. And so we do have to the principal responsibilities in edu- not had an energy policy for the past differentiate. But in the policy, of course, we talk cation. With that certainly ought to go number of years, so that whatever has about energy and fuel diversity, which the opportunity to make the decisions been done has not been part of a coher- I think is very important. Certainly we on a local basis. ent plan to provide sufficient energy. The schools in Wyoming, obviously, So I am very pleased to applaud the are going to have a number of kinds of fuels that we can use, coal being one. have different needs, and have different President and Vice President DICK CHE- There is emphasis on clean coal tech- uses for the dollars, than in areas of NEY for the effort that they have put nology so we continue to research ways the country such as Pittsburgh or New in—and immediately put in—to the en- that coal, which now produces about 52 York. And, therefore, local decision- ergy issue. The White House energy tax percent of our electric generation, can makers ought to have a chance to be force, chaired by Vice President CHE- be used with less intrusion into the air. able to use those dollars in the ways NEY, has produced an energy package We can do that. In this plan there are they are needed. that has now been presented to the opportunities for that. Another issue in education, of course, public and to the Congress with some Renewables: We need to take a look is the basic question of, What is the 105 proposals that need to be consid- at the long-term importance of renew- role, in terms of expenditures, of the ered, some of which can be done by ad- ables. Certainly all of us would like to Federal Government? I think over the ministrative fiat within the Govern- see more power generated from wind past number of years the Federal Gov- ment. Others will have to come to the and solar. Currently only about 1 per- ernment’s contribution financially has Congress, of course, to be acted upon. cent of our consumption is produced by been something less than 7 percent. So I have been serving on the Energy renewables. It can be greater, and we it is a relatively small contribution but Committee for some time and have hope it will be. a very important one and has caused us been very interested in public lands Hydro: Of course, we need to take a to have some of the programs that, of and the interior. It has been very inter- look at our opportunities for renew- course, are very essential to our young esting that we focused entirely on the ables in hydro. Interestingly enough, people and very essential to education. Department of Energy which, in turn, some of the environmentalists who are The tax bill that has been talked has not focused much on energy but, critical of the President’s plan more about is probably the most important indeed, has had most of its focus, over recently were asking to tear down thing we will do for a very long time. the last several years, on one of its dams. It is sort of a paradox. Hopefully, we will conclude that this other responsibilities, which is nuclear: Nuclear has a role, certainly. We afternoon. We will return a substantial nuclear waste, nuclear security, Los have seen over the last few years that amount of the surplus to those people Alamos. Those kinds of things have nuclear-generated power is probably who have paid it in and, at the same been almost the entire attention of the the most clean power that is available time, retain enough money to do the Department of Energy as opposed to and can be done in a safe manner. We things that most people believe are a energy. need to do more there. We need to do high priority; that is, to pay down the So it is significant to me that in this something, however, about the waste debt—to pay down all of the debt that work group the Vice President has in- storage, of course. That has not yet is available to be paid down—to do cluded not only the Secretary and the been resolved. something more with Social Security Department of Energy, as, of course, it These are some of the things that can and pharmaceuticals, to ensure that should be, but also the Department of be done, and I hope we do them. We Medicare is strong and continues in the Interior, which manages our public have an opportunity to set out a policy future, and, of course, to have some lands—which have some of the greatest and then use a combination of produc- flexibility so that there will be money energy reserves—and also EPA, the En- tion and conservation to protect our there for increased expenditures for the vironmental Protection Agency, which environment. Those are the challenges military and for security. has had a great deal to do with the pro- we can indeed meet.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5681 I yield time to the Senator from tax law that is known as section S of We paid a marginal rate of 28 cents Utah. the tax law. Those who use it are out of every dollar we earned, and we The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- known as S corporations as a result of plowed every one of the remaining 72 ator from Utah. their election. cents back into that business to make f All that means simply is that the it grow. Our salaries did not increase. profits of the corporation are not taxed My take-home pay actually went down TAXES at the corporate level. They flow when that extra $1 million showed up Mr. BENNETT. Madam President, we through, as the Tax Code provides, to on my tax return, because then I was are all waiting for the conferees to the individual tax returns of the share- being treated, as far as the Federal come back to us with the tax bill. As holders. Government was concerned, as if I were we do that, I thought it might be ap- We had five principal shareholders. a basketball star earning that $1 mil- propriate for me to talk a little bit That meant that as the corporation lion, and that wiped out all of my de- about some of the rhetoric that has earned money, that money flowed ductions. That may not matter much surrounded the issue of taxes in the through to our tax returns. If I can be to some people, but we had six children time we have together. fairly dramatic, in terms of the impact at the time, and that constituted a If I may, I will be a little personal be- on me, I was earning my salary as the fairly significant amount of deductions cause I have experience with the issue CEO of that company, which I and my that all of a sudden we couldn’t take of marginal rates which might be of wife thought was a relatively modest because we were ‘‘rich.’’ some value to this debate and which I salary, but I filed a tax return showing My take-home pay on my W–2 pay would like to share. that I had earned more than $1 million. hadn’t changed. The amount of money As many Members of this body know, Why? Because my share of the profits I was being paid by the corporation had I was one of the founders of a business of the corporation showed up on my not changed. that started in what the pundits have tax return. All that had changed was the book- come to call the decade of greed; that Now it made absolutely no difference keeping entry on my tax return. Well, is, the 1980s. In that period of time, whatsoever to my take-home pay, I am not complaining because the busi- that which has been most commented which was tied to my salary, because ness was successful—so successful that on and most decried by the pundits is the corporation did not give me any we could look back on it now and real- the fact that the top marginal tax rate money beyond the money necessary to ize that that business started literally was 28 percent. pay my share of the taxes. Why would in somebody’s basement, with 2 em- We are talking now about an attempt we do that? ployees, a husband and a wife, that There are two reasons we made the S on the part of President Bush to bring then doubled to 4 employees, and that corporation. The first and primary rea- that tax rate down to 33. It is pretty is how many they had when I joined son is that we wanted to avoid double clear from the conversations I have had them; I made No. 5. That business is taxation. If the corporation earned $1 with the conferees that that is not now employing about 4,000 people. going to happen. I think it will be and paid corporate taxes on it—and let’s take the corporate rate at the They are paying literally millions of somewhere in the neighborhood of 35. dollars in Federal taxes, both the cor- Someone said: Why does Michael Jor- time, which I believe was 38 percent—if the corporation earned $1 and paid 38 poration taxes, the income taxes of the dan need a tax cut? Why does Ross payrolls that have been generated with Perot need a tax cut? Why does Donald cents of that dollar to the Federal taxes and then gave the resulting those 4,000 folks, plus the suppliers, Trump need a tax cut? Isn’t it proper plus all the rest of it. It is a fairly typ- that they continue to pay the lion’s money to the shareholder, the share- holder would then have to pay taxes a ical American success story. share of the taxes in this country? And The point of all this is not to bother they do. The people in the top 1 percent second time on the money that came as a dividend. If you make an S corpora- you with details of my experience, but pay most of the taxes. To put it in an- tion, you only pay taxes once instead to point out that the difference be- other statistic: The top 400 taxpayers— of twice. That is the primary reason tween the top marginal rate of 28 per- this is less than 1,000 tax returns—pay people make the S choice. cent that we pay and the current effec- more than 40 million of the taxpayers The second reason was that if we did tive rate of 42 percent is 50 percent of down below; 400 pay more taxes in dol- the S choice, we only paid 28 percent the original amount; 14 points out of lars received than 4 million people on that $1 earned instead of 38 percent the 28 percent have been added on to down below. on that $1 earned. Naturally, we want- the 28 percent. I suggest to you that if Why do those 400 need a tax cut? ed to save the extra 10 percent, 10 cents we were trying to start that business They have plenty of money. That is the on the dollar. today, we would not have been able to argument we hear. Many people have the idea that when finance it. I will concede that I don’t think Mi- you earn money, you buy yachts and Many of the people who looked at chael Jordan needs a tax cut; I don’t you take vacations and you waste the this business said to us: How are you think Donald Trump needs a tax cut; money overseas in what the Scriptures doing this? This growth is phenomenal. and I don’t think Ross Perot needs a would call ‘‘riotous living.’’ In fact, of How are you creating these jobs? tax cut. But under the Constitution, we course, when you are growing a busi- We said we did it with internally gen- have equal protection of the laws, ness, you need every penny. It goes erated cash. We didn’t sell stock; we which means if you provide a tax cut into inventory. It goes into accounts didn’t go to the bank, although we had for someone, for a good and logical rea- receivable. It goes into capital invest- a credit line at the bank, of course. But son, someone else who happens to be in ments. If the business is growing—and we did it because we were able to save the same boat, even if he is rich, gets our business was doubling every year; enough of the profit dollars we earned the same equal protection of the law it did that for about 6 years running— to pay for the growth of that business and gets the same tax cut. So it is the you are always behind. and create those jobs. side effect, if you will, that Michael Indeed, I say to the students in busi- You can never say anything with cer- Jordan gets a tax cut. ness school, when I am asked to talk to tainty with respect to hypotheticals, Here is the experience I had which I them about this, the most terrifying but it is my conviction that if we were think gets ignored over and over and thing you can do in a start-up business starting that business today, facing an over again in the rhetoric that is is make a profit, because then you owe effective tax rate of 42 percent, we thrown out with respect to tax rates. taxes. Uncle Sam shows up and wants would not succeed. We could not afford As I say, my associates and I started his tax money in cash. to do it. Therefore, we would not have our business during the decade of greed You don’t have it in cash because, as created the 4,000 jobs that exist now. when everybody was saying it was so I say, your profits are all tied up in in- The point I want to make with re- terrible that the top marginal tax rate ventory, all tied up financing your spect to the top marginal rate is that was 28 percent. We used, as most busi- growth. You end up, in most instances, it does not just apply to the Michael nesses did at that time and many busi- borrowing cash from the bank in order Jordans and Donald Trumps of this nesses still do now, a provision of the to pay your taxes. world. That marginal rate applies to

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We are talking about hun- While I was in one of the others that along that they need to hang on to dreds of thousands of businesses in this was not a success story, I was in the every penny they earn to finance that country that have been slowed in their bottom 20 percent. Indeed, I was in the growth, and every additional percent- growth, slowed in their ability to cre- bottom of the bottom. I was getting no age point that we in the Congress put ate jobs by seeing a jump in the effec- income. I was dipping into my savings, on the marginal rate hampers the op- tive rate go from 28 percent, which it and when the savings were gone, I was portunity of people to do that. was prior to 1991, to an effective rate of going into debt. I was paying the pay- Senator GRASSLEY, chairman of the 42 percent now. And then people are be- roll of the business on my American Finance Committee, has offered the ginning to wonder why there are some Express card, and then my American statistics of how many hundreds of slowdowns in the economy. Express card got canceled because I thousands of small businesses trying to There is another point I want to hadn’t made the payments on it. become big businesses are affected, make about this issue and the rhetoric Statistically, I was in the bottom 20 how many hundreds of thousands of that has gone around about it. We are percent. It was not 5 years after that them, with their subsequent millions of told over and over again that the pri- somewhat dispiriting experience that I employees, would be benefited by the mary benefits go to the top 20 percent was in the top 20 percent. One of those kind of tax relief at the top brackets and the folks at the bottom 20 percent entrepreneurial efforts hit, and when it that President Bush is urging us to don’t get anything out of this. That is hits, it hits rapidly, at least in my ex- pass. terrible, we are told, and we must perience. I went through the bottom 20 We never hear that from the folks in somehow find a way to use the Tax percent, the next 20 percent, the next the national media. Sometimes I wish Code to take the money from the top 20 20 percent, the next 20 percent, up to that some of the people who are the percent and make it available to the the top 20 percent pretty fast. talking heads on the shows on Sunday, bottom 20 percent. Did I get from the bottom 20 percent who pontificate with such certainty There are several things that need to to the top 20 percent because the Gov- about economic matters, might just be said with respect to this argument. ernment took money from the top 20 take a few weeks off from their situa- The first is the statistically obvious percent and gave it to me while I was tion in front of the cameras and come one. As long as you are dealing with 100 in the bottom 20 percent? No, I got out into the real world and try starting percent and dealing in percentages, you there because the American economy a business, try employing people, try are dealing in what the mathemati- makes it possible for entrepreneurs to creating jobs, and discover that life is cians call a zero sum game; that is, you have this kind of success story. a little different. Some in this Cham- take a sum from this side, it must be Quite frankly, since I have been in ber have that experience. added to that side, and everything in the Senate, I have gotten out of the top Comments were made by one of the the end, one subtracted from the other, 20 percent. I have started coming back more distinguished Members of this gives you zero, because everything down again. That sort of fluidity hap- Chamber who ran for President in equals. pens to us all the time. 1972—the Democratic nominee, Senator The economy is not a zero sum game. I have used the name of Donald McGovern. He was firmly and solidly in Neither is society. If you are talking Trump. Donald Trump has been from the camp of those who insist that top about the top 20 percent, you will al- the top to the bottom to the top again marginal rates should be higher and ways have a top 20 percent. You can’t as his real estate ventures go good and higher and Government should regu- have a 100-percent scale without statis- go bad. late more and more. He tells the story tically and mathematically having a The problem is not the statistical of how, after his political career was top 20 percent. So the top 20 percent one of where people are at any one mo- over, he still had enough notoriety left will never disappear. No matter how ment in time. I have six children. over that he could give some speeches much you make an attempt to take Right now some of them are doing and earn some money for those. As he money from the top 20 percent and put pretty well. I have one child who, with was paid honoraria for the speeches, he it in the bottom 20 percent, mathe- her husband, probably is pretty close accumulated some money and he de- matically, somebody else will always to the bottom 20 percent. He is not cided: Now is the time for me to relax show up in the top 20 percent. earning anything, and my daughter is a little. I will buy a business. The second point, however, is the supporting him. Gee, isn’t that ter- He bought an inn in New England. more important one, and that is, in rible, until you find out he is a student Maybe he watched Bob Newhart’s show America, more than in any other econ- at the Harvard Law School and has and he thought that would be a nice omy and any other society in the pretty good prospects of good earnings thing for him to do—whatever. He has world, there is fluidity all up and down once he gets out. He is going into debt come back and said: If I had had the ex- the economic scale. now. He is in the bottom 20 percent, perience actually running a business in If I may be personal once again, let but when he gets his degree from the the real world before I became a Sen- me demonstrate that. I have been in Harvard Law School, I believe he is ator instead of afterwards, I would the bottom 20 percent. I am an entre- going to be in fairly high demand with have been a very different kind of Sen- preneur. I start businesses. Most of the people dangling $125,000 a year starting ator. I would have had a very different businesses I have started have failed. salaries in front of him, and he will view about regulations and taxes and That is the way entrepreneurs live. I move very rapidly from one to the the way the Government interferes sat down when I got an award as entre- other. with people’s lives. preneur of the year and said: Am I real- The problem we should be talking This came from a man who at the ly? about is not the dry statistics of in- time was labeled the most left of all of I did a little calculation, and up to come, it is the reality of skills. The in- the Presidential nominees put up by ei- that time I had been involved in 11 dif- come gap in this country is not some- ther party in a generation. Coming ferent businesses that would be consid- thing that can be addressed with the back from the actual experience, he ered startups or turnarounds, 11 dif- Tax Code. The income gap in this coun- finds things are really different in the ferent entrepreneurial activities. Of try is a skill gap and has to be ad- real world than they are on the Sunday those 11, 4 failed outright—just flat dressed through a series of educational talk shows, and sometimes as they are died. Four we managed to sell before initiatives, retraining initiatives, both portrayed in the Senate. there was any profit or loss; we broke government and private, and a recogni- So while it may sound too personal even and got out. Only three of those tion that the people who have the for me to share this experience, I think businesses survived. Of the three that skills in the freedom of the American it may have some value because we survived, only two really were major economic and environmental system need to understand, as we are voting on successes. One of the three was a minor have the opportunity to move up. But

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5683 when they move up, they will always people to come in. They come in, we society in the world, the freedom to be replaced statistically with someone make a presentation to them. Say move both up and down the ladder is who is earning less than they are who there are 30 or 40 people in the room. greater than anywhere else. ends up in the bottom 20 percent. We make a presentation for an hour. If we can understand those things, we Interestingly enough, when we had We break for coffee and only 10 of them can come to a more intelligent decision hearings before the Banking Com- come back afterwards. All 40 of them with respect to where the marginal mittee on the issue of the Tax Code and are unemployed and want a job, but 30 rate will be. I have no illusions that tax relief, and Alan Greenspan was tes- of the 40 decided they did not like the the conferees will bring the marginal tifying before us, one of the members way we made the presentation. And rate in at the level that I would like, of the committee said to him: Mr. they can always walk down the street but I hope that once it comes in, in fu- Chairman, with respect to the good and get a job someplace else. ture Congresses we can keep all of this economy we are enjoying, tell us who That is the impact of a booming in mind and take another bite at the has benefited the most in terms of the economy on the people at the bottom. apple at some particular point. economic strata of the United States, It gives them an opportunity that will My desire would be to bring the top which group has gotten the greatest make a more dramatic change in their marginal rate back down to where it benefit out of this good economy? lives than the change in the lives of the was during the decade of greed where, Knowing the political orientation of people at the top. That is what Alan quite frankly, we sowed the seeds of the Senator who asked the question, I Greenspan was talking about when he the great economic expansion about think he was expecting and hoping that said in terms of the impact for good on which we are all excited and for which Alan Greenspan would say: Well, this people’s lives, there is no question politicians of both parties have been economy has mainly benefited people whatsoever but that the booming econ- taking credit when, in fact, they have at the top and the people at the bottom omy we are having has affected for had little or nothing to do with it. have not gotten anything out of it. good more people at the bottom than it I think the work I did at the Frank- I think the Senator was a little sur- has people at the top. lin Company before I came here had prised when Alan Greenspan said: Yet from the rhetoric we hear around more to do with creating jobs than Without question, the people who have this Chamber, we are told over and anything I have done since I have been benefited the most from this good over that if we do not somehow take here. I want to get the marginal rate economy are the people at the bottom money away from the people at the top back down so others who are trying the of the economic scale. and shift it to the people at the bot- same kinds of things we did will have Then he was asked how can that be tom, we are going to destroy American the same opportunity that we did. because statistically the top 20 percent I yield the floor. democracy. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. has gotten richer than the bottom 20 This class warfare kind of rhetoric percent. But Alan Greenspan pointed HAGEL). The Senator from Michigan. simply does not jibe with reality. It Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I ask out a great truth: It probably does not does not jibe with what we have experi- make any difference—I am not quoting unanimous consent to speak up to 15 enced in the last 10 years. It does not minutes in morning business. him now; this is my summary—it prob- jibe with what the economists tell us is ably does not make any difference The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without reality, and it certainly does not jibe objection, it is so ordered. whatsoever to Bill Gates whether his with that which the small business f portfolio is $60 billion or $80 billion in man and small business woman will terms of his lifestyle. He still has his tell you in terms of actual job creation. TAXES AND THE ECONOMY big house at $60 billion. He still has all Of course, the statistic we need to Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, I of his opportunities at $60 billion. His keep in mind is that the great job-cre- rise to speak also about the tax cut life has not changed at all if it goes ating machine in this country is not proposal, about the debate on how to from $60 billion to $80 billion. the Fortune 500. The great job-creating However, someone who cannot get a keep the economy going. I rise in great machine that is creating new jobs is job, who suddenly finds that he or she respect for my friend from Utah, who not headed by Exxon, General Motors, can and become gainfully employed for was successful in business, and lays out Ford, and DuPont. No, the jobs are the first time in his or her life sees an a prospective about how to keep the being created the way the jobs were enormous change, and that, indeed, has economy going. created in the circumstance of which I While I share his view that we need been the primary impact of this good was fortunate enough to be a part: A to be focused on a skilled workforce economy. It has virtually, at least for company started in a basement by a a period of time, eliminated unemploy- and that is critical to keeping our husband and a wife that within a dec- ment. economy moving, he and I represent I can remember when we thought ade has created 4,000 jobs, and in the two different views of how best to do structural unemployment in this coun- process of creating those 4,000 direct that. That is the debate going on in try was about 6 percent, and when we jobs, among the suppliers, there are an- Washington now. I characterize it as a got down to 6 percent, we had func- other 2,000 to 3,000 to 4,000 jobs as peo- debate about whether or not the 1980s tional full employment. We saw unem- ple are hired to produce the articles or the 1990s worked. I argue the bill ployment go down below 4 percent at that our company has to buy in order that will come back—whether tonight, times in the recent boom situation, to provide its product to its customers. tomorrow, or next week—is a bill based and who got those jobs? People who As we wait for the report to come in on the notion that the economic policy were unqualified for the jobs that were from the conferees as to where they are of the 1980s worked. I argue from the available when unemployment was going to put the marginal rate, I want- Michigan standpoint, and anyone in higher. ed to take the time to make it clear Michigan, any families, businesses, I remember visiting with employers that the political rhetoric that flows farmers I represent, would indicate the in my State and asking them: What is around this issue really has little or no 1980s were not a good time for Michi- your biggest progress in this booming connection with reality. gan. We had high unemployment, high economy? In reality, a lower marginal rate pri- interest rates. We saw massive debts They said: We cannot hang on to marily helps small businesses to grow. both at the State and national level. It workers. We will take any warm body. A lower marginal rate is crucial to the is the same kind of approach I fear will We need workers. rate by which small businesses grow. be happening today with the policies I said: Will you take the unskilled? The rate at which small businesses being laid out. They said: Absolutely, we will take grow is the most important dynamic in No. 1 in the debate is how to give a the unskilled and we will spend the terms of how the economy is growing, tax cut. Is it supply side, as my col- money training them; we will spend and for those who get statistically league talked about? the money making them skilled be- hung up on the gap between the top 20 The proposal we are being asked to cause we have to have people. percent and the bottom 20 percent, vote on is a very large tax cut, two- One employer said: We have a job fair they must remember and recognize thirds to the upper income wage earn- opening where we rent a room and ask that in America, more than any other ers, those in the top 10 percent. And

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 then we wait for it to trickle down. My We know as soon as this bill passes why in the world would we be creating folks in Michigan have been waiting there will be requests for very large in- a situation where education funds are for the tax cut of the 1980s to trickle creases in defense again, and other in- going to have to be cut and research down and hit their pocketbooks. Many creases will come forth. To me, what is funds and technology development will have not seen it. We are being asked most intolerable, is the tax cut pro- have to be cut in order to pay for the now to, once again, place it there. I am posed spends $550 billion of Medicare tax cut in front of us? supportive and have voted for tax relief and Social Security to pay for it. That I believe common sense would dictate and will continue to do that. I prefer to is not acceptable. we pay down the debt, we protect Medi- do tax relief that goes directly into the Over the next 10 years, we are seeing care and Social Security, we give a pockets of the majority of Americans. a tax cut and budget proposals that major tax cut focused on our middle-in- Contrary to this tax cut, I believe we spend Medicare and Social Security come families and small businesses and should eliminate the marriage penalty, right before the baby boomers begin re- family farmers, and that we can do not in 6 years, as in this bill, but now. tiring in 11 years. There is no time to that and also be able to continue in- Talk about unfair, that is extremely pay it back. We are going to be facing vestments to keep the economy going. unfair. We are a country that values massive debt if that is the case. I am This is the approach that worked. It family and marriage. Yet we have a tax very concerned about that. is hard to argue with success. The poli- structure that unfairly penalizes those Right now we are seeing the financial cies in the 1990s were successful be- who are married. I support a proposal managers in the country, in the private cause of the hard work of both the pri- and did vote for a proposal to give re- sector, who are beginning to see it, as vate sector and the public sector to lief now to married couples by elimi- well. While short-term interest rates move us out of debt, to balance the nating that unfair tax penalty. are going down, long-term high inter- budget, and to make investments in There is a difference in approach. The est rates are going up in anticipation education and the economy. approach being put forward says a very of the country going back into massive I hope we will take a deep breath and large supply-side tax cut will trickle debt. reconsider what is about to be done in down. Coupled, in the 1980s, with a very I urge Members, it is not too late to the next few hours or the next few large increase in defense spending and stop this train, to put some brakes on days. We can do better than that. not controlling other spending, what it. I propose we create, as we did on Also, when we talk about putting happened? We tripled the national this floor—we had an amendment we money back in people’s pockets, there debt, interest rates were at the highest tried twice to pass—a budget trigger are multiple ways to do that, all which level ever, and employment went down. which says if the phase-in of the tax I support, which we need to do and can In the 1990s we tried something dif- cut dips into Social Security and Medi- do while being fiscally responsible. No. ferent. Tough decisions were made. care to pay for it, if we go back into 1 is a tax cut. No. 2 is keeping interest Revenue was put aside to pay down the debt, we will suspend that action, fur- rates down so your mortgage is down, national debt that had been tripled in ther tax cuts or spending, until the as are your car payment and your stu- the 1980s. We paid it down, slowed the revenue comes in. dent loan—those things are low enough rate of spending. We were able to make In Michigan, we call that common for people to be able to afford those sure we were putting aside money for sense. Don’t spend it unless you have items for their families. Social Security and Medicare and pay- it. We believe fiscal responsibility, Finally, for the senior citizen in this ing those dollars back instead of spend- keeping the budget balanced, paying country who gets up in the morning ing it on other programs. We were put- down the debt, protecting Social Secu- and sits at the table and decides, do I ting those dollars back and paying rity and Medicare are critical and eat today or get my medicine, which back Medicare and Social Security should not be compromised for any too many seniors are doing in the trust funds. We have had very tough other actions no matter how well in- greatest country in the world, we can decisions made to balance the budget. tended. We have a train going down the put money in their pockets by lowering And we did something important in track. My fear is there will be no budg- the cost of prescription drugs. They the 1990s. We focused on real invest- et trigger to stop the train before it will not see much of this tax cut, but ments in education, job training to get goes off the track. That is common they deserve some money in their that skilled workforce, and in research, sense. pocket, too. health research, technology research, We are going to be asked at some If we do this right, if we use good old developed the new technologies that point to vote on a final budget proposal common sense, we can put forward a when combined with an educated work- that spends Medicare and Social Secu- plan that keeps the economy going, force would increase our labor produc- rity moneys for the future. When we puts money in people’s pockets, and tivity. look at the fundamental unfairness, we supports our families in a way that al- It is a very different approach. We fo- see that those who are most dependent lows the economy to grow and prosper. cused on growing the economy by in- on Social Security, most in need of We owe no less to our children. vesting in education, paying down our Medicare health benefits, are those We can do better. It is time to take debt, investing in research and tech- who receive little or nothing from the a second look at what we are doing. nology development, and balancing the tax cut but their Social Security and I yield my time. Mr. President, I suggest the absence budget. Medicare, will help pay for it. What happened? In the 1990s, high in- It is not fair. It is just simply not of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The terest rates went down. We have seen fair. We have in front of us a proposal clerk will call the roll. home ownership up. In my State of that kept us moving in the same policy The assistant legislative clerk pro- Michigan, more and more young people track as the 1990s. I urge we still have ceeded to call the roll. and older people are able to have their time to consider that. It is a proposal Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I own home, an important part of the that gives tax relief but makes sure we ask unanimous consent that the order American dream. We have seen unem- condition it upon using none of Social for the quorum call be rescinded. ployment, jobs, go up in the 1990s as a Security and Medicare and that we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without result of this approach to the economy. keep our commitment to fiscal respon- objection, it is so ordered. We saw budget deficits go down and the sibility and paying down our debt while Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I Federal deficit go down. we do it. ask unanimous request to be recog- This is a no-brainer. What do we The proposal I support also would put nized as in morning business. want? The 1980s or 1990s? Yet what aside dollars for education to continue The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without comes before us in the year 2001 is a set our ability to keep labor productivity objection, it is so ordered. of proposals that takes us back to what going in our country. When we asked (The remarks of Mrs. FEINSTEIN per- happened in the 1980s. We are seeing a Chairman Greenspan at the Budget taining to the introduction of S. 976 are proposal that gives two-thirds of the Committee hearing what was the one located in today’s RECORD under ‘‘In- tax cut to those at the very top, hoping thing driving this economy, he said it troduction of Bills and Joint Resolu- it will trickle down. was increased labor productivity. So tions.’’)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5685 Mrs. FEINSTEIN. I thank the Chair. fiftieth anniversary of the Korean war, Day for writing a book which reminds I yield the floor. among such legendary names as Bunk- the American people of that forgotten f er Hill, Midway, the Battle of the war and of an heroic incident in that Bulge, Iwo Jima and Okinawa. This war by the brave men of the S.S. Mere- KOREAN WAR HEROISM book did not just deserve to be writ- dith Victory. Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. ten—it needed to be written.’’ f President, with the approach of Memo- The men of the Meredith Victory, led IN RECOGNITION OF OLDER rial Day, it is my privilege to call the by their captain, Leonard LaRue of AMERICANS MONTH attention of this body to one of the Philadelphia, emerge as the heroes of greatest, yet least known, acts of sus- this amazing story. Every one of the Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I rise tained heroism in the history of the 14,000 refugees aboard that ship sur- today in recognition of ‘‘Older Ameri- United States. It occurred 50 years ago vived, plus five babies born enroute to cans Month.’’ Since 1963 when Presi- in the sixth month of the Korean war. safety with no doctors to help. There dent Kennedy began this important In December of 1950 American forces was no food for the refugees, no water, tradition, each May has been des- accomplished the unbelievable evacu- no sanitation facilities, no inter- ignated as a time for our country to ation of 100,000 Allied troops from the preters, and no protection against the honor our older citizens for their many port city of Hungnam in North Korea, enemy. The men of the Meredith Victory accomplishments and contributions to barely hours ahead of the charging accomplished their rescue while sailing our Nation. Those of us who have forces of our two newest enemies, through one of the heaviest-laid mine worked diligently in the U.S. Senate to North Korea and Communist China. At fields in the history of naval warfare ensure that older Americans are able the same time our American soldiers, with no mine detectors. They had no to live in dignity and independence sailors, and marines, managed to evac- anti-aircraft guns in case of an air at- during their later years look forward to this opportunity to pause and reflect uate another 100,000 persons, all North tack. Radio contact with other ships on the contributions of those individ- Korean civilian refugees who were flee- was forbidden for security reasons. To uals who have played such a major role ing their own harsh dictatorship and add to the prolonged tension, the ship in the shaping of our great Nation. We the ruthless Chinese army whose lead- was carrying a large supply of jet fuel. ers had threatened to cut off their The Meredith Victory arrived at Pusan honor them for their hard work and the heads because some had been aiding on the southern tip of the Korean Pe- countless sacrifices they have made throughout their lifetimes, and look our United Nations forces. ninsula on Christmas eve but was not forward to their continued contribu- One of the most heroic acts in the allowed to land because the port was tions to our country’s welfare. evacuation of Hungnam is the virtually already overflowing with refugees and unknown story of a small American Today’s older citizens have witnessed rescued American troops. Captain more technological advances than any merchant marine freighter, the S.S. LaRue wrote later of ‘‘these people Meredith Victory. With space for only other generation in our Nation’s his- aboard who, like the Holy Family tory. Seniors today have lived through twelve passengers, the ship loaded and many centuries before, were them- rescued 14,000 North Koreans—the inno- times of extreme economic depression selves refugees from a tyrannical and prosperity, times of war and peace, cent people of our enemy—old men, force.’’ The ship did land safely on and incredible advancements in the young mothers with their babies on Christmas Day on Koje-Do island, fifty fields of science, medicine, transpor- their backs and at their breasts, chil- miles southwest of Pusan. tation and communications. They have dren carrying children. Their rescue One of the Navy officers who partici- adapted to these changes remarkably was accomplished during one danger- pated in the Hungnam evacuation was well while continuing to make mean- filled voyage of three days and three the late Admiral Arleigh Burke who ingful contributions to this country. nights in bitter winter cold that ended became Chief of Naval Operations. He Recent Census figures reveal that the in safety and freedom on Christmas later said, ‘‘As a result of the extraor- number of Americans 85 and older grew Day. The United States Government, dinary efforts of the men of the Mere- 37 percent during the 1990’s while the through its Maritime Administration, dith Victory, many people are now free nation’s overall population increased has called it ‘‘the greatest rescue oper- who otherwise might well be under the only 13 percent. Baby boomers, who ation by a single ship in the history of Communist yoke. Many unknown Ko- represented one-third of all Americans mankind.’’ reans owe the future freedom of their in 1994, will enter the 65-years-and- The Korean war has been called children to the efforts of these men.’’ older category over the next 13–34 ‘‘America’s forgotten war,’’ and the Larry King, the talk show host, said years, substantially increasing this evacuation of Hungnam has been called ‘‘ ‘Ship of Miracles’ will make you segment of our population. ‘‘the forgotten battle in the forgotten proud to be an American.’’ At the same time the number of older war.’’ I submit, that the heroic story of The book has already won its first Americans is skyrocketing, they are in the men of the S.S. Meredith Victory is award. Mr. Gilbert has been awarded much better health and far less likely ‘‘the forgotten rescue.’’ the Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin than their counterparts of previous Fortunately, this story is now being D. Roosevelt Naval History Prize, generations to be impoverished, dis- brought to the attention of the Amer- awarded annually by the New York abled or living in nursing homes. More ican people in a new book ‘‘Ship of Mir- Council of the Navy League. The Coun- older Americans are working and vol- acles’’ by Bill Gilbert, a former re- cil’s president, Rear Admiral Robert A. unteer far beyond the traditional re- porter for the Washington Post who Ravitz (USNR, ret.), said Mr. Gilbert tirement age to give younger genera- served in the U.S. Air Force during and was selected ‘‘because his book tells a tions the benefit of their wisdom. after the Korean war. The foreword to story of American heroism and hu- These figures show that commitment his book is written by General Alex- manitarianism which has gone over- to programs such as Medicare and So- ander M. Haig Jr. whose career in- looked for 50 years and should be told cial Security, and investment in bio- cluded serving as White House chief of and made a shining part of our mili- medical research and treatment are staff, NATO commander, and Secretary tary history.’’ improving the quality of life for older of State. Appropriately, however, Gen- Admiral Ravitz added, ‘‘At a time Americans. One of our national goals eral Haig served in Korea during the when we are reading other stories must be to ensure all older Americans war and was directly involved in the about what American forces did or experience these improvements. We rescue of our troops and the refugees didn’t do in Korea and elsewhere, Mr. must continue to enact meaningful leg- from Hungnam. The book was released Gilbert has made a valuable contribu- islation to help meet the needs of this by Triumph Books of Chicago. tion to American history of revealing valuable and constantly expanding seg- General Haig states in his foreword, this story of both the bravery and the ment of our society. ‘‘The story of Hungnam and the Mere- goodness of America’s men in time of By 2020, Medicare will be responsible dith Victory is a brilliant yet relatively war.’’ for covering nearly 20 percent of the unknown chapter in American history For these reasons, our nation owes a population. Yet 3 in 5 Medicare bene- that can now take its place, during this debt to Bill Gilbert on this Memorial ficiaries lack affordable, prescription

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5686 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 drug coverage. Though Medicare to working with my colleagues in the I support strong workplace protec- works, it was created in a different Senate to implement public policies tions to protect Federal employees time before the benefits of prescription that affirm the contributions of older from arbitrary agency actions and pro- medicines had become such an integral Americans to our society and ensure hibited personnel practices. Ombuds- part of health care. Today it is un- that they continue to thrive with dig- men provide another way to ensure a thinkable to think of quality nity. more rapid conclusion to workplace healthcare coverage without including f problems. These offices may also pro- the medicines that treat and prevent vide another tool in assisting agencies LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT illnesses. I have and will continue to in attracting, retaining, and moti- OF 2001 fight for Medicare prescription drug vating their workforces. In fact, this coverage. As a cosponsor of the Medi- Mr. SMITH of Oregon. Mr. President, report concludes that ‘‘ombudsman of- care Prescription Drug Coverage Act of I rise today to speak about hate crimes fices can offer a useful option for agen- 2001, I recognize the predicament many legislation I introduced with Senator cies to consider in developing their older Americans are in as they struggle KENNEDY last month. The Local Law overall human capital management to live independently on a fixed income Enforcement Act of 2001 would add new policies and practices.’’ Another plus is and afford costly prescription drugs. It categories to current hate crimes legis- that these offices focus on identifying is imperative that we address the needs lation sending a signal that violence of systemic issues and developing conflict of the Americans who have devoted so any kind is unacceptable in our soci- prevention strategies. much of their life experience and ety. The GAO identified 22 workplace om- achievement to better our society. I would like to describe a heinous budsman offices in 10 agencies. Their The celebration of Older Americans crime that occurred November 7, 1999 ‘‘best practices’’ report focuses for il- Month provides us with the oppor- in Lawrence, KS. Two heterosexual lustrative purposes on offices within tunity to highlight the importance of men, one a student at Kansas Univer- three agencies: The National Institutes the Older Americans Act. As a vigorous sity, were walking down the street of Health, NIH, the International and consistent supporter of measures when some men directed anti-gay epi- Broadcasting Bureau, IBB, and the U.S. to benefit older Americans, I am thets at them. After responding to the Secret Service. pleased that Congress and President remarks, the two were attacked by five NIH has one of the most developed Clinton reauthorized this important men. One of the victims was knocked ombudsman offices, which was estab- legislation last year. I commend my backwards on a concrete planter and lished in 1997, and now has four full colleague from Maryland, Senator BAR- held down while two attackers struck time ombudsman. The IBB office began BARA MIKULSKI, for her tireless efforts his face with their fists. The other ran as a part-time position in 1988, and now in pressing for enactment of The Older to call the police. This was the third has two full-time officials. The Secret Americans Act Amendments of 2000. such incident in as many months. One Service’s office, started in 1987, em- This legislation funds a dynamic net- of the victims said that the police ini- ploys one full-time staff member and tially told him they could not arrest work of community and home-based nine collateral-duty people serving the the perpetrators because, ‘‘it was their services so critical to many of our Na- Secret Service’s field offices. tion’s seniors, including home care, word against ours.’’ These ombudsmen are high-level I believe that government’s first duty ombudsman services for residents in managers with broad authority to deal is to defend its citizens, to defend them long-term care facilities, and sub- with almost any workplace issue, in- against the harms that come out of sidized employment for older workers. cluding answering questions about hate. The Local Law Enforcement En- One of the most beneficial provisions agency policies, cutting through ‘‘red hancement Act of 2001 is now a symbol of the Act is the creation of the Na- tape,’’ counseling employees and that can become substance. I believe tional Family Caregiver Support Pro- coaching them on how to manage situ- that by passing this legislation, we can gram. The Administration on Aging es- ations, handling accusations about em- change hearts and minds as well. timates that each day, as many as 5 ployment discrimination, and work- million older Americans are recipients f place safety issues. Ombudsmen are a of care from more than 22 million in- ROLE OF THE FEDERAL OMBUDS- resource for Federal workers with formal caregivers. On average, these MEN IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION workplace issues; an office which they caregivers will limit their professional Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, last week can consult that is independent, neu- opportunities and lose an average of the General Accounting Office, GAO, tral, and provides confidentiality. $550,000 in total wage wealth as they released a report I requested entitled The 1990 ADRA authorizes the use of care for their loved ones. Women are 50 ‘‘Human Capital: The Role of Ombuds- ombudsman offices but does not define percent more likely to be informal men in Dispute Resolution.’’ The re- or set standards for an ombudsman. caregivers, and as a result, they are port studies the use of Federal ombuds- The Act, as amended in 1996, estab- more likely to risk their health, earn- man offices as an informal alternative lished the Interagency ADR Working ings and retirement security. As pro- to existing and more conventional Group. There is also a Coalition of Fed- grams such as Medicare and Medicaid processes to deal with personnel con- eral Ombudsmen. The NIH, IBB, and continue to feel the pressures of the flicts inside Federal agencies. Secret Service ombudsmen who par- current Federal budget process, the I know that traditional formal dis- ticipated in the GAO report are in- noble and compassionate work of these pute resolution processes have long volved with both these and outside or- dedicated individuals is particularly been criticized. To address these con- ganizations. Some of the non-Federal critical. The National Family Care- cerns, the Federal Government pro- Government organizations have pub- giver Support Program addresses the motes and encourages alternative lished or drafted standards of practice challenges faced by informal care- methods including the use of ombuds- for ombudsmen. These standards focus givers. It authorizes funding for dis- men. This has resulted in the greater on the core principals of independence, tribution of information to caregivers use of alternative dispute resolution, neutrality, and confidentiality, which regarding available services, caregiver ADR, practices, both because of legisla- requires a commitment from the high- training, and respite services to pro- tion, specifically the Administrative est levels within an agency. This com- vide families temporary relief from Dispute Resolution Act of 1990, ADRA, mitment is the guiding force in the caregiving responsibilities. and because of a desire to resolve work- success of the three offices studied by I have always believed strongly that places conflicts quickly to the mutual the GAO. this wise population contributes great- benefit of both the employee and the In addition to support from senior ly to American society. Our Nation’s agency. I wish to point out that om- management, an ombudsman office older generations are an ever-growing budsmen are not themselves an alter- must work closely with unions rep- resource that deserves our attention, native means of dispute resolution, but resenting Federal workers. The Gen- our gratitude, and our heart-felt re- rather a neutral practitioner of dispute eral Counsel of the Federal Labor Rela- spect. As observance of Older American resolution practices, including ADR tions Authority has issued guidance Month comes to a close, I look forward techniques, to handle complaints. concerning the establishment of ADR

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From the of 1806, which allowed the Federal Gov- Chief of the Army Reserve, Chief of the case studies examined by the GAO, ernment to claim a small section of Air Force Reserve, Director of the there appeared to be good relations be- land near the confluence of the Min- Army National Guard, and the Director tween ombudsmen and unions in the nesota and Mississippi rivers to build a of the Air National Guard to Vice Ad- agencies where employees are rep- military fort, which ultimately became miral or Lieutenant General. This resented by unions. As agencies con- known as Fort Snelling. The 1825 Trea- mandate was very significant to me sider this and other alternatives to tra- ty of Prairie du Chien created a bound- and many of my colleagues, as well as ditional dispute resolution, there must ary between the Dakota to the south those who serve in our reserve forces. be assurances that employees’ rights and the Ojibwe who lived in the wood- Earlier this year, I was greatly hon- are maintained throughout the process land country to the north. ored to be recognized by the Reserve of implementing these practices. In addition to acknowledging the his- Officers Association in receiving their I recommend this General Account- torical context of the relationship be- highest honor—the Minute Man of the ing Office report to my colleagues, and tween the Federal Government and the Year Award. The Reserve Officers Asso- I commend Anthony P. Lofaro of the American Indians, we should also rec- ciation, particularly Rear Admiral Ste- GAO for his contribution to this report, ognize the various contemporary enti- phen G. Yusem USNR (Retired), de- along with Stephen Altman and Kath- ties and contributions of these Bands. serves great credit for its efforts in erine Brentzel. It provides excellent Their efforts have helped shape the so- working with Congress to ensure that background and a best practices blue- cial, economic and political landscape this well-deserved change in promotion print for Federal agencies as they con- of our region. authority for the Reserve Chiefs be- sider employing ombudsman to assist In the area of economic development, came a reality. their employees. the Minnesota American Indian Cham- It is especially important to me be- f ber of Commerce has done tremendous cause of the significant changes I have work in the area of advanced tele- observed in our Total Force, active AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE communications, and other forms of duty and Reserve Components since MONTH business development to expand eco- the late-1980s to early-1990s when Sen- Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I nomic opportunities for American Indi- ator Glenn chaired the Personnel Sub- rise today to speak on American Indian ans on reservations as well as in urban committee on the Committee on Heritage Month, which is celebrated in areas. Armed Services and I was the ranking Minnesota in May. It is fitting that we The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe was member on the subcommittee. Back take time during this month to recall honored by the Harvard Project on then, reservists were truly weekend the contributions, services and herit- American Indian Innovation in 1999 for warriors. That, however, is not the case age of our fellow Native American citi- their Ojibwe Language Program. This now—they are much more than that. zens, and to remember that the enor- is a highly successful effort to revi- Today, reservists work considerably mous contributions and talents of Na- talize the Band’s native language by more than weekends, and are as crit- tive American continue to enrich our teaching it to their younger members ical a part of the fabric of our National lives every day. in innovative ways. Military Strategy as active duty In our review of these vital contribu- Our community also is extremely servicemembers. tions, we must acknowledge the cour- privileged to have an organization with The all-volunteer military has large- age, talent, determination, leadership the capacity and outreach of American ly been a success in our country. How- and vision of those men, women and Indian Opportunities Industrialization ever, an unfortunate bi-product has children who made an impact on our Center. This organization provides nec- been the increasing chasm between Nation in the face of incredible obsta- essary education and job training those Americans who have served in cles. We should be mindful, as we cele- skills, serving as a bridge between pub- the armed services and those who have brate the culture, heritage and spir- lic school and employment or college not. Twenty years ago, scores of elect- itual contributions of the first Ameri- for its students. ed officials in Washington were vet- cans, that we must re-dedicate our- I am also proud to commend the or- erans. Today, the number of Senators selves to preserving the unique rela- ganizations that comprise the Metro- and Congressmen who have worn the tionship between Native Americans politan Urban Indian Directors for uniform of the armed services has rap- tribal governments and the Federal their unwavering efforts to examine idly declined. Government. and address many critical issues and This military-civilian gap, as some Many of the basic principles of our challenges facing urban American Indi- have characterized it, is a troubling re- Constitution, such as freedom of speech ans. ality that we must seek to bridge. It is and separation of powers, were em- Native Americans in my State, and increasingly difficult for many of our bodied in practices already in use by indeed in all fifty States, are justly fellow citizens to truly appreciate the American Indian tribal prior to our Re- proud of their heritage and culture. sacrifices of those who serve in any ca- public. Many of our deepest values, They can be just as proud of their ef- pacity. That is another reason that the such as respect for the preservation of forts today to preserve that heritage, reserves are so important for our na- natural resources, reverence for elders, to protect that culture and to make it tional life. Our reserve servicemembers and adherence to tradition, find root in relevant for today’s Native American not only protect our liberty, but also American Indian traditions. children, and it is those efforts that I serve as the indispensable link to those The relationship between American honor today. Americans in civilian life not ordi- Indians and the Federal Government is f narily touched in their daily lives by unique and finds no parallel. When the the sacrifice, honor and privilege of United States was organized as a Na- CONFIRMATION OF RESERVE military service. tion, government officials continued SERVICE CHIEFS The roles and missions of the Reserve the practice from the Dutch and Brit- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I rise to Components have changed over the ish of making treaty agreements with mark an historic day for our Nation’s past several years, as the active duty American Indian Nations whenever military, and specifically the reserves. force has evolved from the downsizing land boundaries needed to be clarified Yesterday, the U.S. Senate honorably of our military forces during the last or negotiated. carried out its constitutional duty by decade. For example, in March 2001, the All of the land in Minnesota was approving the Presidential nomina- Army National Guard 29th Infantry Di- gained by the United States through a tions of Reserve Service Chiefs to the vision took command of the American series of treaties with the Anishinabe rank of three-star. Last year’s Na- peacekeeping mission in Bosnia. The and Dakota Nations. Sixteen treaties tional Defense Authorization Act for significance of this deployment is that

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On May 9 of this year, states—not just headquarters’ staff, I am pleased to pay homage to the ThermoAnalytics was selected by the but operational units as well. many wonderful reserve servicemen Small Business Administration as the This is just one of many such deploy- and women who serve in our armed Small Business Prime Contractor of ments that have taken place in recent forces, and in some small measure the Year 2000 for Region V, an area years, but it highlights the ever-in- thank them for their dedicated service that includes Michigan, Illinois, In- creasing role of reservists in defending to our country by recognizing the con- dian, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. America’s security interests around firmation by the U.S. Senate of the Re- This is the third quality award be- the world, and marks a radical depar- serve Service Chiefs to three-star rank. stowed upon ThermoAnalytics, Inc. by ture from the past. Congratulations to Vice Admiral John the Federal Government in the past The figures are quite staggering B. Totushek, Chief of the Naval Re- year. when considered in total. Today, re- serve; Lieutenant General Dennis M. ThermoAnalytics has worked with servists and National Guardsmen are McCarthy, Commander of the Marine the automotive industry and the U.S. deployed under three presidential call- Forces Reserve; Lieutenant General Army Tank-Automotive and Arma- up orders for Bosnia, Kosovo and Thomas J. Plewes, Chief of the Army ments Command (TACOM) to develop a Southwest Asia. For Bosnia, more than Reserve; Lieutenant General James E. world class software tool that is con- 21,000 U.S. reservists have been called Sherrard, III, Chief of the Air Force sidered standard in the auto industry involuntarily since 1995, with another Reserve; and, Lieutenant General and Department of the Army. As the 14,000 having served in a voluntary ca- Roger C. Schultz, Director of the Army Army continues to transform itself pacity. For Kosovo, more than 7,100 National Guard. I am confident that into a smaller, lighter and more effi- have been called involuntarily, and our Reserve Component forces will con- cient fighting force, computer analysis these have been joined by more than tinue to flourish under your leadership. tools, such as these, are used to design 4,000 volunteers. For Southwest Asia, All of you have already demonstrated performance vehicles before they are 2,800 have been called and some 11,000 that the key to your strength as lead- built and tested. The products designed have volunteered. ers is in supporting the servicemen and by ThermoAnalytics are helping the During each of the past five years, women who work very hard in our mili- Army achieve this important goal. Reserve and National Guard tary. I trust in your willingness and ThermoAnalytics developed a com- servicemembers have performed be- ability to uphold the honor of our puterized model for heat management tween 12 and 13.5 million duty days in country. Congratulations on your con- to aid in the assessment of the suscep- support of the active force. These num- tinued sacrifice and service to our Na- tibility of Army vehicles to threat sen- bers are a direct contrast to 1990, when tion. sors. This technology was commer- just one million duty days were per- f cialized into a state-of-the-art image formed, yet there were 25 percent more based radiation solver. The commercial reservists. THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE product was released in July 1999 and Reservists also currently make up Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the provides engineers with a quick and more than half of the airlift crews and close of business yesterday, Thursday, simple thermal predication tool. A sec- 85 percent of the sealift personnel need- May 24, 2001, the Federal debt stood at ond commercial product was developed ed to move troops and equipment in ei- $5,660,965,921,275.71, five trillion, six for more advanced use by the Big 3 ther wartime or peacetime operations. hundred sixty billion, nine hundred automotive manufacturers and associ- In addition, reserve medical and con- sixty-five million, nine hundred twen- ated automotive markets. The prod- struction battalions, as well as other ty-one thousand, two hundred seventy- ucts are used widely by the automotive specialists, are critical to a wide range five dollars and seventy-one cents. industry and military labs and contrac- of operations. Consequently, efforts by One year ago, May 24, 2000, the Fed- tors. the reserve components to move be- eral debt stood at $5,676,762,000,000, five In addition to the Contractor of the yond a traditional wartime backup role trillion, six hundred seventy-six bil- Year Award, ThermoAnalytics received and to provide peacetime support to ac- lion, seven hundred sixty-two million. the Small Business Administration’s tive units are desirable. The Naval Re- five years ago, May 24, 1996, the Fed- Tibbetts Award for their accomplish- serve and Air Force Reserve compo- eral debt stood at $5,122,025,000,000, five ments in the area of high technology nents have made particularly impres- trillion, one hundred twenty-two bil- innovation on October 3, 2000. Tibbetts sive progress in this direction. lion, twenty-five million. Awards are presented annually to Reservists are performing many vital Ten years ago, May 24, 1991, the Fed- small technology firms which have tasks, from patrolling the no-fly zones eral debt stood at $3,481,461,000,000, achieved excellence under the Small in skies above Iraq to rebuilding three trillion, four hundred eighty-one Business Innovative Research (SBIR) schools in hurricane-stricken Honduras billion, four hundred sixty-one million. program. The winners, one from each and fighting fires in our western states, Twenty-five years ago, May 24, 1976, state, are selected based on the eco- from overseeing civil affairs in Bosnia, the Federal debt stood at nomic impact of the technological in- to augmenting aircraft carriers short $607,559,000,000, six hundred seven bil- novation, overall business achievement on active duty sailors with critical lion, five hundred fifty-nine million, and demonstration of effective collabo- skilled enlisted ratings during at-sea which reflects a debt increase of more rations. exercises as well as periods of deploy- than $5 trillion, $5,053,406,921,275.71, five ment. trillion, fifty-three billion, four hun- Prior to the Contractor of the Year I believe that the civilian and uni- dred six million, nine hundred twenty- Award and the Tibbetts Award, formed leadership of our Armed Forces one thousand, two hundred seventy- ThermoAnalytics received the Army and the Congress must recognize this five dollars and seventy-one cents dur- Phase II Quality Award on August 22, involvement, and, at a minimum, pro- ing the past 25 years. 2000. These three awards highlight the vide equality in benefits for reserve ingenuity and innovation that have component servicemembers when they f come to typify ThermoAnalytics. put on the uniform and perform their ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ThermoAnalytics, Inc. is an out- weekend drills as well as all other crit- standing company that has played a ical training evolutions. Quality of life vital role in assisting the United is not just an active duty obligation IN RECOGNITION OF States Army and private industry. I that Congress must provide. Reserv- THERMOANALYTICS, INC. know that my Senate Colleagues will ists, on duty, who resemble their active ∑ Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I wish to join me in congratulating duty counterparts during training evo- acknowledge the achievements of ThermoAnalytics on being named the lutions and are deployed at times ThermoAnalytics, Inc., a small busi- Small Business Prime Contractor of around the world, should be treated ness from my home state of Michigan the Year for Region V.∑

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Gertrude Stephenson, whose dedication tively, and equipped always by mastery While residing in California in the to the remembrance of veterans has led of the subject at hand—in the public 1950’s, she belonged to the board of di- rectors of the Children’s Hospital of to deeper awareness and ongoing appre- discussion encompassing the commu- the East Bay in Oakland and volun- ciation of fallen heroes in Washington nity’s broad health care agendas. Her teered at the Oakland Well Baby Clin- County, IN. What began as a project of interests have included the uninsured, and health care research for children ic. the Salem High School Class of 1965 to Those who are fortunate enough to honor Jerry Sabens, killed in Vietnam, and seniors, always staying current with the rapidly changing profile of know Beth called her a jewel. To le- developed into a community-wide ef- gions, she has been a champion, having fort to acknowledge the sacrifices of health care needs and delivery systems in our society. created a solid legacy of support for all Washington County veterans who many institutions and their constitu- gave their lives in service to our coun- In addition to investing her time, heart, and mind, she raised many mil- ents. While I trust that Beth’s vocation try. of service has truly been its own re- Thanks to Mrs. Stephenson’s direc- lions of dollars. For her extraordinary fund raising, she has not always re- ward, I hope that my remarks today tion and the research assistance of might reflect a small measure of the Martha Bowers, more than 100 articles ceived sufficient recognition. But I am pleased to say that in 1988, she was goodness, self-giving, and strength she were printed in The Salem Leader de- has long brought to us Minnesotans.∑ tailing the stories of these veterans. awarded the well-deserved National As- f With the help of Cecil Smith, former sociation of Fundraisers Award. Be- editor of The Salem Leader, and his yond the tangible, however, Beth FLORIDA BOARD OF REGENTS touches others with that indispensable, staff, the stories have been compiled in ∑ Mr. NELSON of Florida. Mr. Presi- inimitable spirit of enthusiasm, en- a book, ‘‘Gone But Not Forgotten.’’ dent, I rise today to commend the Flor- This labor of justice will greatly ben- couraging them to become involved, ida Voters League for its efforts to efit the citizens of Washington County, too. Many have found exposure to save Florida’s Board of Regents. IN, as families come together to share Beth’s zeal and breadth of knowledge Today, the Board of Regents meet for stories, photographs and personal in- about a cause to be irresistible and the last time as the chief governing formation of the loved ones who died have been moved to strong support, body of our State university system. protecting our freedom. County youth sometimes for the first time. The individuals who have served our Beth was instrumental in the cre- will gain new understanding and appre- system through the years have been ation of the new Children’s Hospital in ciation of our American patriots of distinguished public servants. I want to 1958, planning for community health war. recognize them and thank them for care facilities and programs, consider- I am personally grateful for all in their tireless effort throughout the ation of issues in medical education, Washington County who contributed to years to ensure our students receive a and the relationship between the Uni- this project, including the Washington quality education. versity and private community entities County Veterans Office, the County Florida’s system has faced many and served on its Board for 35 years. challenges over the years, but none Extension Office, the Stevens Museum She served on the boards of North- staff and so many others.∑ have been as potentially destructive as western Hospital and Abbott Hospital abolishing the board. At a time when f in various capacities and was a major Florida faces increasing strains on col- force in their merger in 1994, serving TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH M. leges and universities, it is imperative for over 40 years. She acted as a liaison BENNETT that we maintain a system that en- between Abbott-Northwestern and sures our higher educational institu- ∑ Mr. DAYTON. Mr. President, today I Children’s (now Allina Health System) tions receive adequate resources and take the opportunity to pay special during a crucial early period, planning funding beyond politics. The Board of tribute to a remarkable person, Eliza- for community health care facilities Regents was created for that very pur- beth M. Bennett, of Wayzata, MN. Beth for adults as well as children. pose. It has served our State well by has led a life of extraordinary service Continuing her lifelong advocacy of ensuring no State university becomes to the communities of Minneapolis and quality health care for the citizens of too powerful at the expense of the oth- Saint Paul. Most particularly, she has the State of Minnesota, Beth has been ers. invested her energies with the goal of a member since 1990 of the board of di- This new system ensures that politi- improving the quality of health care in rectors of the University of Min- cians will govern education, instead of the Twin Cities. Her activism was not nesota’s Children’s Foundation (which experts and independent voices. In the limited to Minnesota, however; early supports pediatric research), recently past, the word of the Board of Regents on, she also made her presence felt in as its Chair, and concurrently chairs was respected by legislators and was Northern California, where she lived the pediatric portion of Campaign Min- further supported by the Governor. It for a time, and eventually on the na- nesota at the University of Minnesota. was meant to be a nonpartisan gov- tional stage, as well. In recognition of these numerous erning board. The will of the Univer- The extensive list of her volunteer contributions she has made to health sities now, however, will be determined commitments spans six decades, begin- care, Beth was recently recognized by local political boards and the will of ning with her activism in high school, with the University of Minnesota Dean the Legislature. We recently have seen where she applied her special gifts for of the Medical School Community programs granted to universities by analysis and problem solving. Happily, Service Award. legislators, despite the strong opposi- these talents were also crowned by the While health care is closest to Beth’s tion of the Board of Regents largely be- ability to lead and inspire, for, in a heart, she is also dedicated to higher cause legislators wanted to bring home demonstration of her early promise, education, having served on the boards ‘‘the bacon’’ to their alma mater. It she started a YWCA leadership group of the University of Saint Thomas for was best described by Dean Weisenfeld at West High School in Minneapolis. the lasts 7 years and the Minneapolis of Florida Atlantic University’s Col- For this effort, she was awarded the College of Art and Design. In addition, lege of Science when he stated, we need Harry S Truman National Leadership she has served as a board member of to let ‘‘universities be universities.’’ Award in 1947. From there, Beth was WAMSO (Women’s Association of Min- Instead, the fate of our universities well on her way. neapolis Symphony Orchestra), the might now depend on the strength of As a young person, Beth dreamt of United Way, and The Bakken Library. their legislative delegations. entering the medical profession, an Her love of the arts also inspired her to As my distinguished colleague, Sen- ambition which was never realized. In- serve as a docent of the Minneapolis In- ator BOB GRAHAM, has argued, elimi- stead, she directed her passion for bet- stitute of Arts. Long a member of the nation of the Board returns our State

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 to an antiquated system under which students at Sugarbush Elementary Even though Julian’s body is gone, his spirit our institutions are pitted against each School for Winning 1st place in the Na- lives on in our hearts and the joyful other for State and Federal dollars. tional Children’s Set a Good Example sound of his happy laugh will forever The Board of Regents, on the other Competition, and more importantly for ring in our ears. At first I wished that I would have gotten to hand, has fostered a system of coopera- their hard work, idealism and commit- say good-bye to Julian, but maybe that tion between our colleges and univer- ment to strong values.∑ last unforgettable smile and the last sities, reduced duplication of programs, f slight wave of his little hand as he and ensured fairness in funding. We stepped off the bus; was good-bye. must continue that sprit of coopera- TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF JULIAN Good-bye, Julian. . . tion if we are to meet the needs of our JAY HENDRICKS Julian will always be in our thoughts and institutions and achieve our ultimate ∑ Mr. REID. Mr. President, on behalf of prayers. Love always, Amber Hoy. goals: creating world-class programs, myself and Senator ENSIGN, I rise attracting quality faculty and students today to pay tribute to a young Ne- I add the thoughts and prayers of my- and ensuring our schools can compete vadan who touched the lives of those self and Senator ENSIGN to those of with the nation’s best for research dol- around him and created a sense of fam- Amber Hoy. Julian and his grand- ∑ lars. In that spirit, I support Senator ily in the small one-room schoolhouse mother will be missed. GRAHAM’s efforts to preserve the Board where he was a student. f via constitutional referendum. Julian Jay Hendricks, who celebrated WESTPORT VOLUNTEER I applaud the Florida Voter League his 7th birthday on February 25, 2001, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE and other organizations that have cho- became a student in the Duckwater El- ∑ Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise sen to speak out on this important ementary School one-room school- today to commend the Westport Volun- issue. Insuring our State’s next genera- house last fall, and quickly adapted to teer Emergency Medical Service. Next tion of leaders receive a quality college life in the 9 student community. week, the Westport Volunteer EMS education is an issue we can’t afford to Julian’s contagious smile and joyful will receive the EMS Magazine ‘‘Gold ignore.∑ disposition became a welcome presence Award’’ in recognition of the extraor- f to his Duckwater classmates and dinary vision, professionalism, and teacher. IN RECOGNITION OF SUGARBUSH dedication of Westport’s volunteer Inside the classroom, Julian was an ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 1ST emergency medical service providers. excellent math student, and enjoyed PLACE WINNER IN THE NA- By awarding WVEMS the ‘‘Gold the task of learning how to read. On TIONAL CHILDREN’S SET A GOOD Award,’’ EMS Magazine is confirming the playground, the young boy enthu- EXAMPLE COMPETITION what many of us have long known: siastically played basketball and ∑ community spirit is alive and well in Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would volleyball with his friends and class- Connecticut and it still changes lives like to honor the students at mates. Like many adventurous boys, for the better. The men and women of Sugarbush Elementary School, in my he loved skateboarding and the Westport Volunteer EMS are true home state of Michigan. These moti- rollerblading with his friends. Another heros—not only because they save vated students will be honored on June favorite pastime of his was challenging lives—but because they are willing to 6th of this year for winning first place his friends to a game of checkers; a do the yeomen’s work that must be in the 18th Annual American Set A game he was almost always the victor! done to ensure that our communities Good Example Competition. Tragically, Julian’s life and the life Too often we hear about all the nega- are prepared to respond when the un- of his grandmother, Jeanette Lankford, tive influences facing our youth. Much thinkable happens. were cut short in an automobile acci- has been made of the many problems More than 120 Westport volunteers dent on March 4, 2001. facing our children. While we hear respond to more than 2,000 9–1–1 calls For too short a time, this young Ne- about the threats posed by drugs, vio- each year. These volunteers make a vadan brought great happiness and lence and illiteracy, too little is made huge difference in the lives of their fel- friendship into a tiny schoolhouse in of the positive steps that our youth are low citizens. They respond to emer- rural Duckwater, Nevada. We rise making to fight these terrible prob- gencies night and day. They provide today to offer this tribute to Julian’s lems. This year, students from thou- comfort and assistance to people in dis- life not only on our behalf, but on be- sands of schools participated in the Na- tress and they save lives. But they also half of his teacher, Lynn Anderson, and tional Children’s Set A Good Example make an enormous difference in less all his friends and classmates at Competition in an effort to address dramatic ways. They teach safety and Duckwater Elementary School. these problems. This competition is an emergency preparedness classes to hun- In conclusion, I submit to the innovative program that takes stu- dreds of school-aged children and RECORD a poem written in memory of adults. They host conferences. And dents’ ideas seriously, and encourages Julian by his friend Amber Hoy. them to develop and design projects nearly every weekend, somewhere in that combat problems facing them I really didn’t know Julian too well, but his the community a volunteer EMS team beautiful smile that stretched across provides coverage at a local school ath- every day. his rosy chubby cheeks was quite con- Everybody truly wins when children tagious to all of us. letic event or community gathering. are given the chance to express them- I knew him just well enough to know he en- This is the true essence of community selves and improve their communities, joyed his life and all of the wonders in spirit—the willingness to spend time but the students at Sugarbush Elemen- it. working with your neighbors to protect tary School received special notice I am just deeply disappointed that I didn’t and service the greater good. when they were awarded 1st place in get to know him as well as I would like The Westport EMS was formally in- the National Children’s Set a Good Ex- to. corporated in 1979 and continues to I find myself selfishly wishing Julian was serve the community as a division ample Competition. Their project en- back here with us now, courages children to avoid drugs, re- Although we think of his death as a tragedy, within the Westport Police Depart- spect people and protect the environ- Julian’s future is much brighter in heaven ment, with on-site, standby crews 24 ment—values that people of all ages with Jesus than it ever would have hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a should live by. been here on Earth. year. Last year, Westport’s volunteers Winning first place in a contest that It was God’s will to take Julian to a wonder- logged 26,000 hours of community serv- includes over 10,000 schools is a signifi- ful place where he can live the rest of ice. cant accomplishment, and the stu- his life safe in peace. The entire Northeast region recently dents, faculty and parents at Secretly I ask myself what would Julian had a chance to see the Westport EMS have been like in ten or maybe twenty Sugarbush Elementary School have years from now? at work when Westport hosted a re- every reason to be proud of this accom- But I believe he will always be the small gional disaster drill in the form of a plishment. I am sure that my Senate friendly boy, who attended the small simulated Amtrak train wreck at the colleagues will join me in honoring the friendly Duckwater School. Westport train station. More than 400

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Messages from the President of the cy’s 20 years of service to the commu- On June 3 of this year, people from United States were communicated to nity. This same service and dedication around the world will be gathering in the Senate by Ms. Evans, one of his are examples of one of America’s great- Southfield, MI, to honor the life and secretaries. est treasures—the goodness and char- memory of Rabbi Kagan. f ity of the American people. I commend Through hard work and an unwaver- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED the Westport EMS volunteers for their ing commitment to the ideals of extraordinary service to their fellow Chabad-Lubavitch, Rabbi Kagan’s work As in executive session the Presiding citizens, and I congratulate them on has made an indelible mark upon Officer laid before the Senate messages receiving this much-deserved honor.∑ countless individuals. His deep faith, from the President of the United States submitting sundry nominations f keen intellect, and concern for others has led him to give generously of him- which were referred to the Committee TRIBUTE TO FRED HOLT self. on the Judiciary. ∑ Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, a Born in England, Rabbi Kagan’s ex- (The nominations received today are great educator and a dear friend of my tensive education assumed an inter- printed at the end of the Senate pro- family died earlier this month. Fred R. national flavor. After early instruction ceedings.) Holt was a school superintendent in my in Great Britain, he studied at the f hometown of Janesville, Wisconsin Lubavitch Yeshiva in Israel, the Cen- REPORT ON THE PROGRESS TO- from 1959 to 1978, and as the Janesville tral Lubavitch Academy in New York WARD ACHIEVING BENCHMARKS Gazette noted, his influence will echo and the Rabbinical College in Montreal IN BOSNIA—MESSAGE FROM THE in Janesville classrooms for years. where he received his ordination. PRESIDENT—PM 25 He oversaw the Janesville school sys- Central to Rabbi Kagan’s life was the tem during one of its most challenging Chabad-Lubavitch movement. In 1966, The Presiding Officer laid before the times, when the baby boom generation Rabbi Kagan joined the Michigan Senate the following message from the was rapidly increasing the school popu- Chabad-Lubavitch. For thirty-five President of the United States, to- lation. His gifted leadership helped to years he worked tirelessly to expand gether with an accompanying report; foster a climate that was supportive of the Lubavitch Foundation’s presence which was referred to the Committee students and teachers alike. As Fred’s in Michigan. Chabad-Lubavitch is a Ha- on Armed Services. secretary for many years, Carol Smith, sidic sect that originated in Lubavitch, To the Congress of the United States: said, he cared for everyone on his staff Russia. Lubavitch means ‘‘brotherly As required by the Levin Amendment as well as the students, and always did love,’’ and Chabad is an acronym for a to the 1998 Supplemental Appropria- his best for them. philosophy that pursues wisdom, un- tions and Rescissions Act (section 7(b) Fred was deeply committed to our derstanding and knowledge of God. of Public Law 105–174) and section schools. He attended school in Janes- Rabbi Kagan’s life embodied the ideal 1203(a) of the Strom Thurmond Na- ville, and was a teacher himself, in of brotherly love as he sought ‘‘to in- tional Defense Authorization Act for Edgerton, Wisconsin and in other dis- crease the knowledge of Judaism with- Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105–261), I tricts before becoming Janesville’s su- in every Jew’’ by educating people transmit herewith a report on progress perintendent, and he knew how valu- about the Torah, providing worship made toward achieving benchmarks for able a good teacher is. As a Janesville services and performing charitable a sustainable peace process in Bosnia Gazette article recalled, Fred would acts. and Herzegovina. send his administrators to teacher- As Associate Director of the In July 2000, the fourth semiannual training institutions across the Mid- Lubavitch Foundation, Rabbi Kagan report was sent to the Congress detail- west to recruit top teaching prospects. expanded the Foundation by estab- ing progress towards achieving the ten As products of Fred Holt’s Janesville lishing Chabad houses in Ann Arbor, benchmarks that were adopted by the schools, my brother, sisters, and I can Flint and Grand Rapids, developing Peace Implementation Council and the attest to the success of his efforts. ‘‘the Campus of Living Judaism;’’ North Atlantic Council in order to Thousands of Janesville families were counseling students and tending to the evaluate implementation of the Dayton the beneficiaries of Fred Holt’s fore- spiritual development of countless in- Accords. This fifth report, which also sight and initiative. dividuals. includes supplemental reporting as re- I had the privilege of working with Rabbi Kagan’s work reached far be- quired by section 1203(a) of Public Law Fred after he retired when I served in yond Michigan. The printed word en- 105–261, provides an updated assessment the Wisconsin State Senate. He was an abled his thoughts and insights to span of progress on the benchmarks cov- enormously effective advocate, and the globe. He published essays adapted ering the period July 1, 2000, to Feb- generously shared his time counseling from the works of Lubavitcher Rebbe ruary 28, 2001. troubled youth, heading a volunteer that were read by a multitude each GEORGE W. BUSH. service bureau, and helping to renovate month. In addition, he edited and THE WHITE HOUSE, May 25, 2001. the Janesville Senior Center. In 1987, translated the Rebbe’s classic text, f his work was recognized when he was Hayom Yom, edited philosophical texts named one of Wisconsin’s 10 admired and translated commentaries on the MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE seniors. Torah. At 11:27 a.m., a message from the Fred Holt’s legacy is evident in Rabbi Kagan has been a community House of Representatives, delivered by Janesville and across the country. I am and spiritual leader for over three dec- Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, a part of that legacy. And so are tens ades. I have been able to witness, first- announced that the House agrees to of thousands of business people and hand, his enthusiastic commitment to the amendments of the Senate to the auto workers, physicians and police of- helping others in need. Rabbi Kagan bill (H.R. 801) entitled ‘‘An Act to ficers, artists and plumbers, educators, touched the lives of all who met him. amend title 38, United States Code, to machinists, farmers, and others who He worked with and helped immi- improve programs of educational as- have become who they are in large part grants, prisoners, drug users, families sistance, to expand programs of transi- because of the education they received in need and others with characteristic tion assistance and outreach to depart- growing up in Janesville. We owe him zeal, kindness and love. I know my ing servicemembers, veterans, and de- an enormous debt.∑ Senate colleagues join me in com- pendents, to increase burial benefits, to

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A communication from the Acting Speaker has signed the following en- May 23, 2001; to the Committee on Health, Director of the Office of Sustainable Fish- rolled bill: Education, Labor, and Pensions. eries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Do- EC–2052. A communication from the Direc- mestic Fisheries Division, Department of H.R. 801. An act to amend title 38, United tor of the Corporate Policy and Research De- Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, States Code, to improve programs of edu- partment, Pension Benefit Guaranty Cor- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Inseason Ad- cational assistance, to expand programs of poration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the justment of the 2000 Atlantic Herring Speci- transition assistance and outreach to depart- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Benefits Payable in fications; Closure of Area 1A’’ (RIN0648–AI78) ing servicemembers, veterans, and depend- Terminated Single-Employer Plans; Alloca- received on May 23, 2001; to the Committee ents, to increase burial benefits, to provide tion in Single-Employer Plans; Interest As- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. for family coverage under Servicemembers’ sumption for Valuing and Paying Benefits’’ EC–2064. A communication from the Direc- Group Life Insurance, and for other pur- received on May 22, 2001; to the Committee tor for Financial Management and Deputy poses. on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Sec- The enrolled bill was signed subse- EC–2053. A communication from the Assist- retary, Department of Commerce, transmit- quently by the President pro tempore ant Director for Executive and Political Per- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Civil Monetary Penalties; Adjust- (Mr. THURMOND). sonnel, Department of Defense, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a nomi- ment for Inflation’’ (RIN0690–AA31) received At 3:58 p.m., a message from the nation for the position of Assistant Sec- on May 23, 2001; to the Committee on Com- retary of Defense, International Security Af- merce, Science, and Transportation. House of Representatives, delivered by EC–2065. A communication from the Acting Mr. Hayes, one of its reading clerks, fairs, received on May 23, 2001; to the Com- mittee on Armed Services. Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Na- announced that the House has passed EC–2054. A communication from the Chief tional Marine Fisheries Service, Office of the following bill, in which it requests of the Programs and Legislation Division, Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Com- the concurrence of the Senate: Office of Legislative Liaison, Department of merce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Framework Adjust- H.R. 1. An act to close the achievement the Air Force, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to the cost comparison to ment 14 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery gap with accountability, flexibility, and Management Plan’’ (RIN0648–AO07) received choice, so that no child is left behind. reduce the cost of the Supply and Transpor- tation functions; to the Committee on on May 23, 2001; to the Committee on Com- f merce, Science, and Transportation. Armed Services. EC–2066. A communication from the Acting EC–2055. A communication from the Assist- MEASURES PLACED ON THE Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, Na- ant Secretary of Defense, Force Management CALENDAR tional Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Policy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Sustainable Fisheries, Department of Com- The following bill was read the first annual report relative to the number of merce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- and second times by unanimous con- waivers granted to aviators who fail to meet port of a rule entitled ‘‘Emergency Interim the operational flying duty requirements for sent, and placed on the calendar: Rule for the Atlantic Deep-Sea Red Crab Fiscal Year 2000; to the Committee on Armed H.R. 1. An act to close the achievement Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–AP10) received on May gap with accountability, flexibility, and Services. 23, 2001; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–2056. A communication from the Under choice, so that no child is left behind. Science, and Transportation. Secretary of the Department of Defense, f EC–2067. A communication from the Chief transmitting, the report of a violation of the of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue EXECUTIVE AND OTHER Antideficiency Act, case number 96–08; to the Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- COMMUNICATIONS Committee on Appropriations. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–2057. A communication from the Under entitled ‘‘Federal Employment Tax Deposits- The following communications were Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant De Minimis Rule’’ (RIN1545–AY47) received laid before the Senate, together with to law, the report of a violation of the on May 22, 2001; to the Committee on Fi- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- Antideficiency Act, case number 98–04; to the nance. uments, which were referred as indi- Committee on Appropriations. EC–2068. A communication from the Chief cated: EC–2058. A communication from the Under of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue Secretary of Defense, transmitting, pursuant Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- EC–2047. A communication from the Acting to law, the report of a violation of the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Assistant Administrator of the Environ- Antideficiency Act, case number F97–09; to entitled ‘‘Qualified Zone Academy Bonds’’ mental Protection Agency, transmitting, the Committee on Appropriations. (RIN1545–AY01) received on May 23, 2001; to pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy and EC–2059. A communication from the Sec- the Committee on Finance. the designation of acting officer for the posi- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- EC–2069. A communication from the Chief tion of Assistant Administrator for Preven- ant to law, the annual report on the oper- of the Regulations Unit, Internal Revenue tion, Pesticides and Toxic Substances, re- ations of the Exchange Stabilization Fund Service, Department of the Treasury, trans- ceived on May 17, 2001; to the Committee on for Fiscal Year 2000; to the Committee on mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Environment and Public Works. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. entitled ‘‘Administrative Appeal of Dyed EC–2048. A communication from the Ad- EC–2060. A communication from the Acting Fuel and Refusal Penalties’’ (Rev. Procs. ministrator of the Food and Safety Service, Chief Counsel of the Office of Foreign Assets 2001–33, 2001–23) received on May 23, 2001; to Department of Agriculture, transmitting, Control, Department of the Treasury, trans- the Committee on Finance. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–2070. A communication from the Regu- ‘‘Mandatory Inspection of Ratites and entitled ‘‘Blocked Persons, Specially Des- lations Officer of the Social Security Admin- Squabs’’ (RIN0583-AC84) received on May 23, ignated Nationals, Specially Designated Ter- istration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2001; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- rorists, Foreign Terrorist Organizations, and report of a rule entitled ‘‘Coverage of Em- trition, and Forestry. Specially Designated Narcotics Traffickers: ployees of State and Local Governments; Of- EC–2049. A communication from the Mayor Additional Designations of Specially Des- fice of Management and Budget Control of the District of Columbia, transmitting, ignated Narcotics Traffickers and Removal Number’’ (RIN0960–AE69) received on May 23, the Supplemental Budget Request for Fiscal of Specially Designated National of Cuba’’ 2001; to the Committee on Finance. Year 2001; to the Committee on Govern- (31 CFR 5) received on May 23, 2001; to the EC–2071. A communication from the Chief mental Affairs. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban of the Regulations Division, Bureau of Alco- EC–2050. A communication from the Assist- Affairs. hol, Tobacco and Firearms, Department of ant Secretary of Lands and Minerals Man- EC–2061. A communication from the Gen- the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, agement, Bureau of Land Management, De- eral Counsel of the Federal Emergency Man- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Manufacturers partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- agement Agency, transmitting, pursuant to Excise Taxes—Firearms and Ammunition; suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘43 law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Changes in Delegation of Authority Part 53’’ (RIN1512– CFR 1820—Application Procedures’’ Flood Elevation Determinations’’ (66 FR AC18) received on May 24, 2001; to the Com- (RIN1004–AD34) received on May 22, 2001; to 24280) received on May 23, 2001; to the Com- mittee on Finance. the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- EC–2072. A communication from the Dep- sources. fairs. uty Chief of the Regulations Division, Bu- EC–2051. A communication from the Direc- EC–2062. A communication from the Gen- reau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, De- tor of Regulations Policy and Management, eral Counsel of the Federal Emergency Man- partment of the Treasury, transmitting, pur- Food and Drugs Administration, Department agement Agency, transmitting, pursuant to suant to law, the report of a rule entitled

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‘‘Delegation of Authority for Part 250’’ SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2 of the Dominguez-Escalante expedition (RIN1512–AC38) received on May 24, 2001; to Whereas, The provisions of 16 U.S.C. §§ 431, through Utah and the Garces’ exploration the Committee on Finance. 432, and 433, commonly referred to as the An- into Southern California and used a portion EC–2073. A communication from the Prin- tiquities Act of 1906, authorize the President of the 1826 and 1827 routes of Jedediah Smith cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the of the United States to designate national to California; and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- monuments without the approval of Con- Whereas, Antonio Armijo was the first to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- gress or any state or local government in link the interior of the southwest with the titled ‘‘Approval of Colorado Petition to which the national monument is located; and California coast successfully, thus opening a Relax the Federal Gasoline Reid Vapor Pres- Whereas, As part of designating a national commercial trade route, approximately 1,121 sure Volatility Standards for 2001’’ (FRL6984– monument pursuant to those provisions, the miles long, that functioned between 1829 and 7) received on May 22, 2001; to the Committee President of the United States may reserve 1848 as the main artery connecting the inte- on Environment and Public Works. parcels of public land to ensure the appro- rior to the coast which later became known EC–2074. A communication from the Prin- priate care and management of the national as the Old Spanish Trail and is so named in cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the monument, and the reservation of that pub- modern literature; and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- lic land must be confined to the smallest Whereas, Captain John C. Fremont of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- area compatible with that care and manage- United States Corps of Topographic Engi- titled ‘‘Clean Air Act Promulgation of At- ment; and neers was commissioned in 1843 by the War tainment Date Extension for the Fairbanks Whereas, The designation of a national Department to find and map the Oregon North Star Borough Carbon Monoxide Non- monument is often a subject of controversy Trail, an assignment which he completed attainment Area, Alaska’’ (FRL6986–4) re- because the public lands that are included successfully; and ceived on May 22, 2001; to the Committee on within the designation are withdrawn from Whereas, After documenting the Oregon Environment and Public Works. the public domain, thereby restricting ac- Trail, Captain Fremont, in an effort to ex- EC–2075. A communication from the Prin- tivities such as mining, ranching and recre- pand his government’s knowledge about Cali- cipal Deputy Associate Administrator of the ation which provide an economic benefit to fornia, pushed south through Northern Ne- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- state and local governments in which the na- vada into California; and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tional monument is located; and Whereas, In 1844, Fremont sought the titled ‘‘Effluent Guidelines and New Source Whereas, Decisions concerning the use and Spanish Trail to guide his party eastward Performance Standards for the Oil and Gas management of public lands within a state from California and followed the trail Extraction Point Source Category, OMB Ap- should be decided by the residents of that through California and Nevada to his point proval under the Paperwork Reduction Act; state acting through their state and local of departure from Utah Lake the previous Technical Amendment; Correction’’ representatives; and year; and (FRL6987–5) received on May 23, 2001; to the Whereas, The unilateral designation of a Whereas, The route of the trail Fremont Committee on Environment and Public national monument by the President of the followed from California, which he named Works. United States does not create beneficial the Spanish Trail in the report of his expedi- EC–2076. A communication from the Acting partnerships between states and the Federal tion that he filed with the War Department, Assistant Administrator of the Environ- Government concerning the management of led him across Southern Nevada from Stump mental Protection Agency, transmitting, public lands within those states, instead, Spring to the Virgin River via Mountain pursuant to law, the report of a nomination such a designation serves to create enmity Springs Pass, Blue Diamond, Las Vegas for the position of Assistant Administrator and to limit the ability of a state to manage Springs and the Muddy River; and for Air and Radiation, received on May 23, its water resources and the ability of state Whereas, This route was previously pio- 2001; to the Committee on Environment and and local governments to develop plans for neered by traders from New Mexico who Public Works. conservation or otherwise participate in spoke Spanish, a fact used by Captain Fre- EC–2077. A communication from the Acting managing those public lands; now, therefore, mont in designating the ‘‘Camino de Cali- Assistant Administrator of the Environ- be it fornia’’ or ‘‘Camino de Nuevo Mexico’’ as the mental Protection Agency, transmitting, Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the Spanish Trail; and pursuant to law, the report of a nomination State of Nevada, Jointly, That the Legislature Whereas, Fremont’s report and map were for the position of Assistant Administrator of the State of Nevada hereby opposes the so important to the plans of the United of the Office of Prevention, Pesticides and designation of a national monument by the States for Western expansion that the Toxic Substances, received on May 23, 2001; President of the United States without ob- United States Senate and House of Rep- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- taining the approval of each state and local resentatives each printed 10,000 copies of the lic Works. government in which the national monu- report and map; and EC–2078. A communication from the Acting Whereas, Copies of the report and map ment is located; and be it further Assistant Administrator of the Environ- were available to thousands of emigrants Resolved, That the President of the United mental Protection Agency, transmitting, heading westward to California who came to States is hereby urged to refrain from desig- pursuant to law, the report of a nomination know the route they followed as Fremont’s nating a national monument or from with- for the position of Deputy Administrator, re- Spanish Trail; and drawing public lands from the public domain ceived on May 23, 2001; to the Committee on Whereas, The pioneers who used Fremont’s to create a national monument without ob- Environment and Public Works. route became familiar with the promising taining such approval; and be it further EC–2079. A communication from the Acting potential of Southern Nevada for settlement Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service, De- which led specifically to the founding of Las prepare and transmit a copy of this resolu- partment of the Interior, transmitting, pur- Vegas or ‘‘The Meadows,’’ whose name re- tion to the President of the United States, suant to law, the report of a rule entitled flects its importance as a major camp site the Vice President of the United States as ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and along the Spanish Trail; and the presiding officer of the Senate, the Plants; Final Designation of Critical Habitat Whereas, The Old Spanish Trail is the Speaker of the House of Representatives and for Riverside Fairy Shrimp’’ (RIN1018–AG34) foundation of succeeding routes of transport each member of the Nevada Congressional received on May 23, 2001; to the Committee and travel through Southern Nevada includ- Delegation; and be it further on Environment and Public Works. ing the Mormon Road, portions of the routes Resolved, That this resolution becomes ef- EC–2080. A communication from the Acting of the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake fective upon passage. Secretary of the Army, Department of De- Railroad and the Union Pacific Railroad fense, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- POM–74. A joint resolution adopted by the which succeeded it, and the Arrowhead Trail port relative to the authorization and imple- Legislature of the State of Nevada relative Highway and its successors U.S. Highway No. mentation of a navigation project for Jack- to the delegation of a National Historic 91 and Interstate Highway No. 15; and sonville Harbor, Duval County, Florida; to Whereas, This historic route for travelers Trail; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- the Committee on Environment and Public facilitated expansion of the boundaries of ural Resources. Works. the United States to include New Mexico, SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 14 f Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Cali- Whereas, The Old Spanish Trail, which ran fornia; and PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los An- Whereas, The Spanish Trail was preferred The following petitions and memo- geles, California, was the first non-Native by Kit Carson when carrying military dis- rials were laid before the Senate and American trail to cross Nevada and remains patches in 1848 to Washington, D.C., which the least known trail; and first brought news of gold at Sutter’s Fort were referred or ordered to lie on the Whereas, Traders, couriers and emigrants and resulted in the Gold Rush of 1849; and table as indicated: en route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles Whereas, Information about this ancient POM–73. A joint resolution adopted by the followed Indian trails in blazing the Spanish route of trade and commerce is still limited, Legislature of the State of Nevada relative Trail through Clark County; and and much more can be learned about the Old to the approval of national monuments; to Whereas, The journey of Antonio Armijo, a Spanish Trail; now, therefore, be it the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- trader from New Mexico, through Nevada in Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the sources. 1829 and 1830 linked the historic 1776 routes State of Nevada, Jointly, That the members of

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A concurrent resolution adopted INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Congress of the United States to adopt legis- by the House of the Legislature of the State JOINT RESOLUTIONS lation that dedicates the Old Spanish Trail of Missouri relative to establishing a federal and the Antonio Armijo Route of the Old energy policy; to the Committee on Energy The following bills and joint resolu- Spanish Trail as a National Historic Trail; and Natural Resources. tions were introduced, read the first and be it further RESOLUTION and second times by unanimous con- Resolved, That such a designation would Whereas, the recent dramatic increase in sent, and referred as indicated: help ensure the protection and interpreta- utility rates for utility companies providing By Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mr. tion of the Old Spanish Trail in a more con- heating fuels has had a devastating financial AKAKA, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mrs. BOXER, sistent and coordinated manner, would en- effect on many middle and low income Mis- Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. CORZINE, Mr. courage tourists to visit the communities, sourians who cannot afford to pay utility DASCHLE, Mr. DODD, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. landscape features and other resources along bills which have more than doubled in recent FEINGOLD, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. HAR- the trail, would help visitors gain a better months; and KIN, Mr. KERRY, Ms. LANDRIEU, Mr. understanding of how a journey along the Whereas, many Missourians on fixed and LIEBERMAN, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. LEVIN, trail might have been more than 100 years limited incomes may be forced to eliminate Ms. MIKULSKI, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. ago, and would enhance and promote knowl- other essential purchases, such as food and REED, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. SAR- edge concerning the early settlers and ex- medicines, from their limited budgets in BANES, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. WELLSTONE, plorers who emigrated and led expeditions to order to pay the exorbitant utility bills; and and Mr. WYDEN): the Western United States; and be it further Whereas, due to the extraordinary cir- S. 964. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate cumstances in which Missourians find them- Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an in- prepare and transmit a copy of this resolu- selves, members of Congress should consider crease in the Federal minimum wage; read tion to the Vice President of the United taking extraordinary steps to protect the in- the first time. States as the presiding officer of the Senate, terests of all of the people of the United By Mr. DORGAN (for himself and Mr. the Speaker of the House of Representatives States: Now, therefore, be it REID): and each member of the Nevada Congres- Resolved, That the members of the House of S. 965. A bill to impose limitations on the sional Delegation; and be it further Representatives of the Ninety-first General approval of applications by major carriers Resolved, That this resolution becomes ef- Assembly, First Regular Session, the Senate domiciled in Mexico until certain conditions fective upon passage. concurring therein, hereby request that the are met; to the Committee on Commerce, United States Congress consider establishing Science, and Transportation. POM–75. A joint resolution adopted by the By Mr. DORGAN (for himself, Mr. Legislature of the State of Nevada relative a strong remedial federal energy policy that delegates emergency powers to individual DASCHLE, Mr. JOHNSON, Mrs. MURRAY, to increasing federal funding for special edu- and Mr. WELLSTONE): cation; to the Committee on Appropriations. states; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Mis- S. 966. A bill to amend the National Tele- ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1 souri House of Representatives be instructed communications and Information Adminis- tration Organization Act to encourage de- Whereas, The Education for All Handi- to prepare properly inscribed copies of this ployment of broadband service to rural capped Children Act of 1975, now known as resolution for the President of the United America; to the Committee on Commerce, the Individuals with Disabilities Education States Senate, the Speaker of the United Science, and Transportation. Act (IDEA), was enacted by the Congress of States House of Representatives and each the United States to ensure that all children By Mr. BOND: member of the Missouri Congressional dele- S. 967. A bill to establish the Military with disabilities have available to them a gation. Readiness Investigation Board, and for other free and appropriate public education; and Whereas, In 1975, Congress promised state f purposes; to the Committee on Armed Serv- and local governments that it would fund 40 EXECUTIVE REPORT OF ices. percent of the costs of providing special edu- By Mrs. CLINTON: COMMITTEE S. 968. A bill to establish Healthy and High cation and related services to children with The following executive report of Performance Schools Program in the Depart- disabilities; and ment of Education and for other purposes; to Whereas, Congress has never appropriated committee was submitted on May 24, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, funds equivalent to the authorized level, has 2001: and Pensions. never exceeded the 15 percent level and has By Mr. REED for the Committee on Armed By Mr. DODD (for himself and Mr. usually appropriated funding at only about Services. SANTORUM): the 8 percent level; and The following named officer for appoint- S. 969. A bill to establish a Tick-Borne Dis- Whereas, The State of Nevada is com- ment in the United States Navy to the grade orders Advisory Committee, and for other mitted to providing a free and appropriate indicated while assigned to a position of im- purposes; to the Committee on Health, Edu- public education to children with disabilities portance and responsibility under title 10, cation, Labor, and Pensions. to meet their unique needs; and U.S.C., section 601: By Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Ms. Whereas, The costs associated with serving To be vice admiral SNOWE): children with disabilities continue to rise, Vice Adm. Edmund P. Giambastiani Jr.. S. 970. A bill to designate the facility of and meeting those substantial costs requires the United States Postal Service located at a strong partnership between local, state and (The above nomination was reported 39 Tremont Street, Paris Hill, Maine, as the federal governmental agencies; and with the recommendation that it be Horatio King Post Office Building; to the Whereas, The failure of Congress to fund confirmed.) Committee on Governmental Affairs. special education programs as it promised The following executive report of By Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Mr. has forced the states to utilize funding from FEINGOLD): other necessary local and state programs to committee was submitted on May 25, 2001: S. 971. A bill to expand the availability of attempt to provide these special educational oral health services by strengthening the services; now, therefore, be it By Mr. MCCAIN for the Committee on dental workforce in designated underserved Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation. areas; to the Committee on Finance. State of Nevada, Jointly, That the Nevada Timothy J. Muris, of Virginia, to be a Fed- By Mr. MURKOWSKI (for himself, Mr. Legislature hereby urges the President and eral Trade Commissioner for the term of BREAUX, Mr. THOMPSON, and Mr. JEF- Congress of the United States to increase sever years from September 26, 2001. FORDS): federal funding for special education to the (The above nomination was reported S. 972. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 40 percent level authorized by the Individ- with the recommendation that it be enue Code of 1986 to improve electric reli- uals with Disabilities Education Act so that confirmed subject to the nominee’s ability, enhance transmission infrastructure, the State of Nevada and other states can commitment to respond to requests to and to facilitate access to the electric trans- fully meet the needs of children with disabil- mission grid; to the Committee on Finance. ities; and be it further appear and testify before any duly con- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the As- stituted committee of the Senate.) SMITH of Oregon): sembly prepare and transmit a copy of this f S. 973. A bill to expedite relief provided resolution to the President of the United under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Con- States, the Vice President of the United NOMINATION DISCHARGED servation and Management Act for commer- States as the presiding officer of the Senate, The following nomination was dis- cial fishery failure in the Pacific Coast the Speaker of the House of Representatives, charged from the Committee on Groundfish Fishery, to improve fishery man- each member of the Nevada Congressional Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- agement and enforcement in that fishery, Delegation and the Superintendent of Public and for other purposes; to the Committee on Instruction for the State of Nevada; and be it sions pursuant to the order of May 25, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. further 2001: By Mr. JOHNSON: Resolved, That this resolution becomes ef- Donald Cameron Findlay, of Illinois, to be S. 974. A bill to amend title XVIII of the fective upon passage. Deputy Secretary of Labor. Social Security Act to provide for coverage

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A bill to improve environmental bers of the Armed Forces who have a (Ms. LANDRIEU) and the Senator from policy by providing assistance for State and service-connected disability to receive New Jersey (Mr. TORRICELLI) were tribal land use planning, to promote im- both military retired pay by reason of added as cosponsors of S. 860, a bill to proved quality of life, regionalism, and sus- their years of military service and dis- amend the Internal Revenue Code of tainable economic development, and for 1986 to provide for the treatment of other purposes; to the Committee on Envi- ability compensation from the Depart- ronment and Public Works. ment of Veterans Affairs for their dis- certain expenses of rural letter car- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: ability. riers. S. 976. A bill to provide authorization and S. 293 S. 885 funding for the enhancement of ecosystems, At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the At the request of Mr. HUTCHINSON, water supply, and water quality of the State name of the Senator from Minnesota the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- of California; to the Committee on Energy (Mr. DAYTON) was added as a cosponsor vania (Mr. SANTORUM) was added as a and Natural Resources. cosponsor of S. 885, a bill to amend By Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Mr. BURNS, of S. 293, a bill to amend the Internal Mr. BAUCUS, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. CON- Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a re- title XVIII of the Social Security Act RAD, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. fundable tax credit against increased to provide for national standardized DORGAN, Mr. JOHNSON, and Mrs. MUR- residential energy costs and for other payment amounts for inpatient hos- RAY): purposes. pital services furnished under the S. 977. A bill to amend the Agricultural S. 472 medicare program. Market Transition Act to require the Sec- S. 892 retary of Agriculture to make nonrecourse At the request of Mr. DOMENICI, the marketing assistance loans and loan defi- name of the Senator from Wyoming At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the ciency payments available to producers of (Mr. ENZI) was added as a cosponsor of name of the Senator from Minnesota dry peas, lentils, and chickpeas; to the Com- S. 472, a bill to ensure that nuclear en- (Mr. DAYTON) was added as a cosponsor mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- ergy continues to contribute to the of S. 892, a bill to amend the Clean Air estry. supply of electricity in the United Act to phase out the use of methyl ter- By Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Mr. MUR- States. tiary butyl ether in fuels or fuel addi- KOWSKI, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. BENNETT, S. 512 tives, to promote the use of renewable Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. fuels, and for other purposes. HATCH, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, and Mr. At the request of Mr. DORGAN, the S 924 THOMAS): name of the Senator from Nebraska . S. 978. A bill to provide for improved man- (Mr. NELSON) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. BIDEN, the agement of, and increased accountability of S. 512, a bill to foster innovation and name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. for, outfitted activities by which the public technological advancement in the de- SMITH) was added as a cosponsor of S. gains access to and occupancy and use of velopment of the Internet and elec- 924, a bill to provide reliable officers, Federal land, and for other purposes; to the tronic commerce, and to assist the technology, education, community Committee on Energy and Natural Re- prosecutors, and training in our neigh- sources. States in simplifying their sales and use taxes. borhoods. S. RES. 92 f S. 538 At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the name of the Senator from New Jersey name of the Senator from North Caro- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND (Mr. CORZINE) was added as a cosponsor lina (Mr. EDWARDS) was added as a co- SENATE RESOLUTIONS of S. 538, a bill to provide for infant sponsor of S. Res. 92, a resolution to The following concurrent resolutions crib safety, and for other purposes. designate the week begining June 3, and Senate resolutions were read, and S. 662 2001, as ‘‘National Correctional Officers referred (or acted upon), as indicated: At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, his and Employees Week.’’ By Mr. BREAUX: name was added as a cosponsor of S. f S. Res. 95. A resolution designating August 662, a bill to amend title 38, United STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED 3, 2001, as ‘‘National Court Reporting and States Code, to authorize the Secretary Captioning Day’’; to the Committee on the BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS of Veterans Affairs to furnish Judiciary. By Mr. DORGAN (for himself, Mr. headstones or markers for marked By Mr. KERRY (for himself, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. JOHNSON, Mrs. LUGAR, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. KENNEDY, graves of, or to other wise commemo- MURRAY, and Mr.WELLSTONE): NOWE rate, certain individuals. and Ms. S ): S. 966. A bill to amend the National S. Res. 96. A resolution expressing the S. 670 sense of the Senate that a commemorative Telecommunications and Information At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the Administration Organization Act to postage stamp should be issued to honor Dr. name of the Senator from Minnesota Edgar J. Helms; to the Committee on Gov- encourage deployment of broadband ernmental Affairs. (Mr. DAYTON) was added as a cosponsor service to rural America; to the Com- By Mr. DEWINE: of S. 670, a bill to amend the Clean Air mittee on Commerce, Science, and S. Res. 97. A resolution honoring the Buf- Act to eliminate methyl tertiary butyl Transportation. falo Soldiers and Colonel Charles Young; to ether from the United States fuel sup- Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, today I the Committee on the Judiciary. ply and to increase production and use rise, along with Senator DASCHLE, Sen- By Mr. BOND: of ethanol, and for other purposes. S. Res. 98. A resolution designating the pe- ator JOHNSON, Senator MURRAY, and S. 781 riod beginning on June 11 and ending on Senator WELLSTONE to introduce the June 15, 2001 as ‘‘National Work Safe Week’’; At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, his Rural Broadband Enhancement Act to to the Committee on the Judiciary. name was added as a cosponsor of S. deploy broadband technology to rural By Mr. CAMPBELL: 781, a bill to amend section 3702 of title America. As the demand for high speed S. Res. 99. A resolution supporting the 38, United States Code, to extend the Internet access grows, numerous com- goals and ideals of the Olympics; to the Com- authority for housing loans for mem- panies are responding in areas of dense mittee on the Judiciary. bers of the Selected Reserve. population. While urban America is By Mr. FITZGERALD (for himself and S. 808 quickly gaining high speed access, Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire): S. Con. Res. 44. A concurrent resolution ex- At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the rural America is, once again, being left pressing the sense of the Congress regarding name of the Senator from Pennsyl- behind. Ensuring that all Americans National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day; to vania (Mr. SANTORUM) was added as a have the technological capability is es- the Committee on the Judiciary. cosponsor of S. 808, a bill to amend the sential in this digital age. It is not

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And that is and rural America, this legislation therefore, one of the most critical ele- our top obligation—to keep up our part gives new authority to the Rural Utili- ments of our deterrence strategy. of the social compact with our service- ties Service in consultation with NTIA That is why I rise today to introduce men and women, in exchange for their to make low interest loans to compa- legislation that I believe will help us willingness to risk their lives we prom- nies that are deploying broadband improve the combat readiness of our ise to equip and train our troops so technology to rural America. Loans are armed forces. Doing so will strengthen they may quickly prevail in combat made on a company neutral and a tech- America’s standing and security in the with as few casualties as possible. nology neutral basis so that companies world and contribute to global sta- While we know all to well the prob- that want to serve these areas can do bility. lem we face, we have yet to build a na- so by employing technology that is In recent years the topic of military tional consensus of the solution. And best suited to a particular area. With- readiness has received far more words make no mistake, that is what a prob- out this program, market forces will than deeds. In all candor, we have lem of this scale requires—a national pass by much of America, and that is talked this issue to death without consensus. unacceptable. being able to deliver for the troops who To do that, we need an objective as- This issue is not a new one. When we need our help. sessment of military readiness con- I think I know why. Words are far were faced with electrifying all of the ducted by non-partisan, military ex- cheaper than the actions needed to re- country, we enacted the Rural Elec- perts. It would measure the current store a sharp edge to our combat trification Act. When telephone service state of our U.S. military readiness and forces. also examine the effectiveness of the was only being provided to well-popu- We know that we have problem with Pentagon’s current readiness reporting lated communities, we expanded the military readiness. It seems that every system. Rural Electrification Act and created time we peel back the cheery assess- Much like the CIA required an out- the Rural Utilities Service to oversee ments and closely examine the issue, side panel of ‘‘Team B’’ experts during rural telephone deployment. The equi- we find that our military readiness is the 1970s, I believe the Pentagon des- table deployment of broadband services worse than advertised. is only the next step in keeping Amer- Let me offer just a few examples. perately needs an outside group of ex- ica connected, and our legislation Today, the readiness level of too perts to look at the readiness books. would ensure that. many of our aviation combat units is I believe that this review will help If we fail to act, rural America will being maintained through cannibaliza- senior Pentagon officials obtain the be left behind once again. As the econ- tion. One plane is striped of parts to most accurate picture possible of the omy moves further and further towards keep others flying. The only problem true state of military readiness today. online transactions and communica- with that is the practice actually ac- Such a measurement will also help tions, rural America must be able to celerates the destruction of our combat Congress build a baseline under- participate. Historically, our economy readiness. A recent Navy investigation standing of military readiness that we has been defined by geography, and we stated ‘‘current readiness levels are must have if we are to begin funding in Congress were powerless to do any- being achieved through extensive can- the military’s operations and mainte- thing about it. Where there were ports, nibalization and the rates are increas- nance accounts at a sufficient level. towns and businesses got their start. ing in every community we visited.’’ Let me just say this: Secretary Where there were railroad tracks, In other words, we have a bunch of Rumsfeld’s decision to reexamine our towns and businesses grew up around hangar queens that have been robbed of national military strategy, force struc- them. The highway system brought the parts and are not able to fly to provide ture and procurement strategy is the same evolution. the practice or to carry out the mis- right thing to do. Indeed, it is long But the Internet is changing all of sions for which they were intended. Be- overdue and I commend the adminis- that. No longer must economic growth cause of a shortage in money, our fliers tration for its commitment to this ef- be defined by geographic fiat. Tele- are going into harm’s way with out- fort. communications industries and policy- dated electronic intelligence files. The This is very important, but we can- makers are proclaiming, ‘‘Distance is Navy E-2C Hawkeyes carry intelligence not overlook combat readiness as the dead!’’ But, that’s not quite right: Dis- files that, in some case, are between 5 most critical index of our Nation’s tance will be dead, only as long as Con- and 9 years old. The electronic intel- ability to defend itself, our interests gress ensures that broadband services ligence files aboard the EA–6B Prowler and our allies’ interests. Strategic are available to all parts of America, planes, our jammers, are updated only competitors pay close attention to re- urban and rural. on a 2-to-6-year cycle. The missiles we ports of deteriorating U.S. military I look forward to working with my use to kill enemy radars are not being readiness and we must not embolden colleagues colleagues to pass this legis- updated with new electronic intel- them by ignoring these reports our- lation and give rural America a fair ligence parametric files. selves. chance to survive. The Army’s Third Infantry Division Many military experts have also con- based at Fort Stewart Georgia was re- tended that many of the military’s By Mr. BOND. cently dropped to the second lowest readiness problems would disappear if S. 967. A bill to establish the Military readiness rating. Just over a year ago, the Pentagon dropped its plans to fight Readiness Investigation Board, and for two other Army divisions, the 10th and win two major regional wars at one other purposes; to the Committee on Mountain and First Mechanized Divi- time. However, some say that the Na- Armed Services. sion were briefly dropped to the lowest tion’s ability to wage major wars on Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise readiness rating—meaning they were two fronts acts as an important deter- today to discuss a very important mat- unready for war. These are three of the rent to potentially hostile states like ter of national security. Army’s ten active duty divisions. North Korea. Secretary Rumsfelds’ re- Today many thousands of Americans The Marine Corps cannot replace its view coupled with a military readiness are spread across the globe defending antiquated equipment because it has to review panel should enable us for once our national interest and those of our steal money from its modernization ac- to answer effectively and address these close friends and allies. count to keep its combat edge sharp. issues—to come up with the right bal- While risking their lives to keep Sadly, there is an endless parade of ance and solutions for our troops and America safe, American soldiers sail- anecdotal evidence. And too often, the for our Nation. ors, airmen and marines are not as anecdotal reports that leak to the The readiness system is intended to ready for combat as they should be. press are far more accurate indictors of pinpoint war-fighting deficiencies in History has taught us that the more the true state of military readiness every unit’s equipment, transportation prepared we are for war, the less likely than the Pentagon’s own internal re- system, personnel and training. By potential enemies will be to risk war in porting system. many accounts this system is arcane

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5697 and inflexible and does not accurately guaranteed because of our military [From the Wall Street Journal, April 24, depict the true state of readiness. It is strength. 2001] time we reviewed this system and de- The world looks to us, and so as I re- THE FIRE NEXT TIME veloped means to keep it the predictive view this military readiness problem (By Mark Helprin) and useful tool it was designed and in- and search for a solution I am guided From Alexandria in July of 1941, Randolph tended to be. by the simple notion that our strength Churchill reported to his father as the Brit- While we await the results of Sec- guarantees global peace. Our military ish waited for Rommel to attack Egypt. In retary Rumsfeld’s reviews, we already the midst of a peril that famously con- strength provides the foundation for centrated mind and spirit, he wrote, ‘‘You know that we have a persistent readi- the global economy and provides the can see generals wandering around GHQ ness problem that exacerbates other economic and political stability for so looking for bits of string.’’ problems within the U.S. military, like many parts of the world. This under- Apparently these generals were not, like manpower levels and morale. standing must guide our efforts as we their prime minister, devoted to Napoleon’s In a monthly readiness report the de- seek to rebuild our military to prevail maxim, ‘‘Frappez la masse, et le reste vient fense department sent to Congress in in our next war. par surcroit,’’ which, vis-a-vis strategic or March, there was a list of ‘‘strategic other problems, bids one to concentrate upon Our own history during this century the essence, with assurance that all else will concerns’’ about military readiness. has shown us that when we try to judge follow in train, even bits of string. This report indicated that despite some our military by its cost-efficiency dur- Those with more than a superficial view of leveling off of declines in wartime pre- ing peacetime we invite disaster. This American national security, who would de- paredness, there is still an uphill battle happened at the outset of the Second fend and preserve it from the fire next time, to be fought to ensure U.S. Forces are World War in North Africa. And we saw have by necessity divided their forces in ad- ready for major operations. This report it again when Task Force Smith was vocacy of its various elements, but they have neglected its essence. For the cardinal issue states that aviation readiness remains shredded by the North Koreans in 1950. of national security is not China, is not Rus- challenged by ‘‘reduced aircraft mis- How may times must we relearn the sia, is not weapons of mass destruction, or sion-capable rates, parts shortages, and lesson that the only true measure of missile defense, the revolution in military technical surprises and maintenance military effectiveness is performance affairs, terrorism, training, or readiness. It issues.’’ in wartime? is, rather, that the general consensus in re- Readiness involves very many dis- I commend to my colleagues a bril- gard to defense since Pearl Harbor—that tinct issues. First, it’s making sure liant editorial in the Wall Street Jour- doing too much is more prudent than doing that we’re providing the resources nal by Mark Helprin. He writes of the too little—has been destroyed. The last time we devoted a lesser proportion of our re- needed to maintain readiness. Second, myopic view of peacetime civilians sources to defense, we were well protected by it’s making sure that we are gathering charged with budgeting their mili- the oceans, in the midst of a depression, and the right data and information so that taries. ‘‘God save the American soldier without major international responsibilities, we’ve got true pictures of readiness. from those who believe that his life can and even then it was a dereliction of duty. Third, it’s dealing quickly and effec- be protected and his mission accom- The destruction is so influential that tra- tively with readiness issues when plished on the cheap,’’ wrote Mr. ditional supporters of high defense spending, they’re detected. bent to the will of their detractors, shrink Helprin. ‘‘For what they perceive as ex- from argument, choosing rather to negotiate Several weeks ago I released an arti- travagance is always less costly in among themselves so as to prepare painstak- cle describing the legislation I am pro- lives and treasure than the long drawn- ingly crafted instruments of surrender. posing here. As a result, I have re- out wars it deters or shortens with A leader of defense reform, whose life mis- ceived numerous letters from constitu- quick victories.’’ sion is to defend the United States, writes to ents reiterating the need for this re- I should explain that the bill I have me: ‘‘Please do not quote me under any cir- view board and citing examples of why introduced establishes a commission to cumstances by name. . . . Bush has no it should be done. One letter was sent chance of winning the argument that more be appointed by the Secretary of De- money must be spent on defense. Very few by a women who has a daughter and fense with the concurrence of the Americans feel that more money needs to be two friends who are serving on various chairs and ranking members of the au- spent on defense and they are right. The Navy bases. In her letter she describes thorizing appropriations committees to amount of money being spent is already a situation where there are not enough look at the issues of readiness and to more than sufficient.’’ spare parts to go around. Nothing be sure that they report to the Con- More than sufficient to fight China? It is new—except this effects her personally gress and to the United States, No. 1, hard to think of anything less appealing and causes her to worry constantly than war with China, but if we don’t want on the status of readiness and, No. 2, on that we must be able to deter China, and to about her family and friends because the reliability, or lack thereof, in the deter China we must have the ability to fight they are spread too thin and lack the system set up to determine readiness. China. More than sufficient to deal with si- spare parts to do their job, thereby en- I respect the great work being done multaneous invasions of Kuwait, South dangering them needlessly. by the Readiness Subcommittee of the Korea, and Taiwan? More than sufficient to At the end of the cold war, force Armed Services Committee. I have spo- stop even one incoming ballistic missile? Not structure and personnel end strength ken with the chair and ranking mem- yet, not now, and, until we spend the money, were drastically cut in all the services. bers. We want to be a supplement to not ever. At the same time, the Nation discov- For someone of the all-too-common opin- and a sounding board, perhaps, to pro- ion that a strong defense is the cause of war, ered that the post-cold war world is a vide a louder microphone or mega- a favorite trick is to advance a wholesale re- complex, dangerous place. As a result, phone for the information determined vision of strategy, so that he may accom- deployments for contingency oper- in that Readiness Subcommittee. plish his depredations while looking like a ations, peacekeeping missions, human- I hope my colleagues will look at this reformer. This pattern is followed instinc- itarian assistance, disaster relief and measure and join me in sponsoring it. I tively by the French when they are in alli- counter-terrorism operations increased am pleased to ask unanimous consent ance and by the left when it is trapped with- dramatically and our dependence on that the distinguished occupant of the in the democratic order. But to do so one need be neither French nor on the left. the armed services for their deploy- chair, the Senator from Kansas, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who was neither, ments continues to grow. ROBERTS, be listed as a cosponsor. starved the army and navy on the theory While our military forces got small- I invite other colleagues who have an that the revolution in military affairs of his er, they did not become more ready for interest in this to look at it and join time made the only defense feasible that a combat. In fact, our peak military with me. I hope and trust we can have ‘‘Fortress Britain’’ protected by the Royal readiness was reached immediately fol- a strong bipartisan effort to achieve Air Force—and then failed in building up the lowing Desert Storm in 1991 and has something which should be the goal air force. Bill Clinton, who is not French, slowly and steadily declined since. and the objective of all of us. and who came into office calling for the dis- And that is inexcusable for a super- continuance of heavy echelons in favor of I ask unanimous consent that two ar- power projection, simultaneously pressed for power. We have a responsibility to our ticles be printed in the RECORD. a severe reduction in aircraft carriers, the citizens and to countless millions There being no objection, the mate- sine qua non of power projection. Later, he around the world whose physical safety rial was ordered to be printed in the and his strategical toadies embraced the rev- and economic and political stability is RECORD, as follows: olution in military affairs not for its virtues

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 but because even the Clinton-ravished mili- supports that are the first to go when there The military is already responding in sig- tary ‘‘may be unaffordable,’’ and ‘‘advanced isn’t enough money. Consider the floating nificant and striking ways. On Thursday, the technology offers much greater military effi- dry dock. By putting ships back into action Joint Chiefs of Staff held a closed-door meet- ciency.’’ with minimal transit time, floating dry ing in the ‘‘Tank,’’ their secure conference This potential efficiency is largely unfa- docks are force preservers and multipliers. In room at the Pentagon, where they posed miliar to the general public. For example, 1972, the United States had 94. Now it has 14. scathing questions about Rumsfeld’s inten- current miniaturized weapons may seem ele- Though history is bitter and clear, this kind tions on strategy and possible cuts to the phantine after advances in extreme ultra- of mistake persists. Army, defense officials said. Yesterday, re- violet lithography equip guidance and con- Had the allies of World War II been pre- tired Gen. Gordon Sullivan, a former Army trol systems with circuitry not 0.25 microns pared with a sufficient number of so pedes- chief of staff, delivered an angry speech as- but 0.007 microns wide, a 35-fold reduction trian a thing as landing craft, the war might sailing the apparent direction of Rumsfeld’s that will make possible the robotization of have been cheated of a year and a half and reforms as ‘‘imprudent.’’ arms, from terminally guided and target- many millions of lives. In 1940, the French One point on which both Rumsfeld and his identifying bullets to autonomous tank kill- army disposed of 530 artillery pieces, 830 critics agree is the gravity of his reform ef- ers that fly hundreds of miles, burrow into antitank guns, and 235 (almost half) of its fort. Reshaping the military to meet the new the ground, and sleep like locusts until they best tanks, because in 1940 the French did threats of the 21st century—and to keep the are awakened by the seismic signature of not think much of the Wehrmacht—until U.S. armed forces by far the stongest in the enemy armor. May. world—was a key campaign pledge of Presi- Lead-magnesium-niobate transducers in How shall the United States avoid similar dent Bush. To be successful, Rumsfeld must broadband sonars are likely to make the seas misjudgments? Who shall stand against the not only come up with specific answers but perfectly transparent, eliminating for the common wisdom when it is wrong about de- also find enough support in Congress and first time the presumed invulnerability of terrence, wrong about the causes of war, across the military to fund them and carry submarine-launched ballistic missiles, the wrong about the state of the world, wrong them out. The job will be made all the more anchor of strategic nuclear stability. The about the ambitions of ascendant nations, difficult because the reforms could anger steady perfection of missile guidance has wrong about history, and wrong about members of Congress by closing bases, termi- long made nearly everything the left says human nature? nating major weapons programs and shifting about nuclear disarmament disingenuous or In the defense of the United States, doing some spending from tanks, ships and aircraft uninformed, and the advent of metastable too much is more prudent than doing too lit- into newer areas such as space and missile explosives creates the prospect of a single B– tle. Though many in Congress argue this and defenses. 1 bomber carrying the non-nuclear weapons argue it well, Congress will not follow one of In an extensive interview in his Pentagon load of 450 B–17s, the equivalent of 26,800 100- its own. Though the president’s appointees office last week, Rumsfeld argued that his pound bombs. Someday, we will have these also argue it well, the public will wait only review has been necessary, rational and in- things, or, if we abstain, or potential en- upon the president himself. Only he can sway clusive, involving more than 170 meetings emies will have them and we will not. a timid Congress, clear the way for his ap- with 44 generals and admirals. ‘‘Everyone To field them will be more expensive then pointees, and move the country toward the who wants to be briefed I think has been fielding less miraculous weapons, which can- restoration of its military power. not simply be abandoned lest an enemy ex- The president himself must make the argu- briefed,’’ he said. ‘‘Everyone cannot be in- ploit the transition, and which will remain ment, or all else is in vain. If he is unwilling volved in everything.’’ as indispensable as the rifleman holding his to risk his political capital and his presi- Far from reaching concrete conclusions be- ground, because the nature of war is counter- dency to undo the damage of the past eight hind closed doors, he said, he simply has miraculous. And yet, when the revolution in years, then in the fire next time his name been posing questions about how to change military affairs is still mainly academic, we will be linked with that of his predecessor, the military to deal with a world where even have cut recklessly into the staple forces. and there it will stay forever. Third World nations can buy long-range mis- God save the American soldier from those siles, terrorists have attacked sites inside who believe that his life can be protected and [From the Washington Post, May 20, 2001] the United States, and the American econ- omy is increasingly reliant on vulnerable his mission accomplished on the cheap. For RUMSFIELD ON HIGH WIRE OF DEFENSE satellites. ‘‘I’ve got a lot of thoughts, but I what they perceive as extravagance is al- REFORM don’t have a lot of answers,’’ he said. ways less costly in lives and treasure than (By Thomas E. Ricks) the long drawn-out wars it deters altogether Overall, Rumsfeld swung in the interview or shortens with quick victories. In the name In his first four months at the Pentagon, between being conciliatory toward his critics of their misplaced frugality we have trans- Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has and being dismissive of them. ‘‘Is change formed our richly competitive process of ac- launched a score of secretive studies and hard for people? Yeah,’’ he said sympa- quiring weapons into the single-supplier posed hundreds of tough questions as he has thetically. ‘‘Is the anticipation of change model of the command economies that we tried to create a new vision for the American even harder? Yeah.’’ defeated in the Cold War, largely with the military, looking at everything from missile But a moment later he added: ‘‘The people superior weapons that the idea of free and defenses and global strategy to the flaws of it shakes up may very well be people who competitive markets allowed us to produce. a Truman-vintage personnel system. don’t have enough to do. They’re too busy Though initially more expensive, pro- Yet, in that short span, he has also rallied getting shook up. They should get out there ducing half a dozen different combat aircraft an unlikely collection of critics, ranging and get to work.’’ from conservative members of Congress and and seeing which are best is better than de- BRUSQUE STYLE creeing that one will do the job and praying his predecessor as defense secretary to some Rumsfeld, a bright, impatient man who is that it may. Among other things, strike air- of the generals who work for him. In dozens not a schmoozer by nature, spent years as an craft have many different roles, and relying of interviews, those people expressed deep executive in the pharmaceutical industry upon just one would be the same sort of concern that Rumsfeld has acted impe- and honed a top-down management style. economy as having Clark Gable play both riously, kept some of the top brass in the Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara. dark and failed to maintain adequate com- That approach may be the only way to over- Having relinquished or abandoned many munications with Capitol Hill. haul America’s huge and conservative mili- foreign bases, the United States requires its ‘‘He’s blown off the Hill, he’s blown off the tary establishment. But his brusque manner warships to go quickly from place to place so senior leaders in the military, and he’s blown has exacerbated anxiety about change in the as to compensate for their inadequate num- off the media,’’ said Thomas Donnelly, a de- Pentagon and could, in the end, undercut his ber, and has built them light using a lot of fense expert at the conservative Project for effort. aluminum, which, because it can burn in air the New American Century. ‘‘Is there a sin- Generals who have met with him report at 3,000 degrees Celsius, is used in incendiary gle group he’s reached out to?’’ that communications tend to be one way. bombs and blast furnaces. (Join the navy and The criticism has focused on Rumsfeld’s ‘‘He takes a lot in, but he doesn’t give any- see the world. You won’t need to bring a score of study groups, staffed by retired gen- thing back,’’ one said. ‘‘You go and brief toaster.) erals and admirals and other experts who are him, and it’s just blank.’’ And aluminum or not, there are too few probing everything from weapons programs Neither that general nor any other Pen- ships, During the EP–3 incident various pin- to military retirement policies. In Pentagon tagon official critical of Rumsfeld would heads furthered the impression of an Amer- hallways, ‘‘the Rumsfeld review,’’ as the agree to be quoted by name. Indeed, one said ican naval cordon off the Chinese coast. studies are collectively called, is mocked by Rumsfeld’s aides would ‘‘have my tongue’’ Though in 1944 the navy kept 17 major car- some as a martial version of Hillary Rodham were it known that he had talked to a re- riers in the central Pacific alone, not long Clinton’s health care plan, which failed spec- porter. ago its assets were so attenuated by the de- tacularly in 1994 when it was offered up to Many of those interviewed said they are struction of a few Yugos disguised as tanks Congress. worried that the future of the institution to that for three months there was not in the ‘‘It’s arrogant theorists behind closed which they have devoted their adult lives is vast western Pacific even a single American doors,’’ said one person offering the Clinton being decided without them. One senior gen- aircraft carrier. analogy, retired Army Lt. Col. Ralph Peters, eral unfavorably compared Rumsfeld’s stew- What remains of the order of battle is crip- now a prominent writer on military strat- ardship of the Pentagon with Colin L. Pow- pled by a lack of the unglamorous, costly egy. ell’s performance as secretary of state. ‘‘Mr.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5699 Powell is very inclusive, and Mr. Rumsfeld is chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff when Rumsfeld’s predecessor as defense sec- the opposite,’’ said the general, who knows Shelton steps down later this year. Asked retary, William S. Cohen, took the unusual both men. ‘‘We’ve been kept out of the loop.’’ whether he is stepping on the toes of the step last week of publicly criticizing Rums- Added another senior officer: ‘‘The fact is, service chiefs by getting involved in the se- feld’s handling of Congress. ‘‘However bril- he is disenfranchising people.’’ lection of two- and three-star generals, liant the strategy may be, you cannot for- Some noted that the Bush administration Rumsfeld grinned and laughed, but said mulate a strategy and mandate that Con- came into office vowing to restore the mili- nothing. gress implement it,’’ Cohen, a former Repub- tary’s trust in its civilian overseers. ‘‘Every- Rumsfeld has also been planning to start a lican senator, told a group of reporters. one in the military voted for these guys, and new ‘‘Crisis Coordination Center’’ to be over- ‘‘The less they’re involved in the begin- now they feel like they aren’t being trust- seen by his office, defense officials said. They ning,’’ Cohen warned, ‘‘the more they’ll be ed,’’ a Pentagon official said. report that Rumsfeld believes that commu- involved in the end, and not necessarily in a The Army, which has the reputation of nications and responsibilities during crises positive way.’’ being the most doggedly obedient of all the have been handled hazily. Creating such a Rumsfeld appears to have strong backing services, appears to be closest to going into center—a move that has not previously been not only from Bush but also from Vice Presi- opposition against the new regime. Army reported—almost certainly would diminish dent Cheney, his former prote´ge´ when Rums- generals are especially alarmed by rumors the power of the staff of the Joint Chiefs, feld was a White House counselor and then that they could lose one or two of their 10 ac- which oversees operations. chief of staff in the Ford administration. tive divisions under the new Pacific-oriented Rumsfeld’s views on crisis communications Earlier this month, a senior White House of- strategy that Rumsfeld appears to be moving may have been crystallized by an undisclosed ficial said: ‘‘The vice president indicated to toward but has not yet unveiled. foul-up that occurred during the Feb. 16 air the secretary that he would be as helpful as At the Joint Chiefs’ ‘‘Tank’’ session on strikes against Iraq, the Bush administra- he could. As a former defense secretary, he Thursday, one defense official said, the Army tion’s first use of military force. At the last has a special interest in the Pentagon.’’ led the charge against the conclusions of a minute, military commanders moved up the Where the White house stands on Rums- Rumsfeld study group on conventional weap- timing of the strikes by six hours. feld’s efforts should become clearer this Fri- ons that suggested big cuts in Army troops. But word somehow didn’t get to Bush, said day, when Bush is scheduled to speak about The service chiefs told their chairman, Gen. several defense officials. The president had U.S. military strategy in a commencement Henry H. Shelton, that they could not make expected the bombs to begin dropping as he address at Annapolis. sense of that recommendation without headed home from a summit meeting in Mex- In the following weeks, Rumsfeld will en- knowing precisely what strategy Rumsfeld ico. Instead, the strikes started just as he ar- gage Congress in hearings, then will begin wants to pursue. ‘‘It wasn’t just the Army, rived for that meeting, overshadowing his making critical decisions on high-profile but [Army officers] took the lead’’ in the first foreign trip as president and infuriating weapons systems and on whether to cut the criticism, the official added. him, officials said. size of the military to pay for new weapons. Retired generals often say in public what Rumsfeld declined to comment on that in- Every one of those decisions could antago- the active-duty leadership is thinking but cident. But he said that, generally speaking, nize members of Congress. can’t utter. Sullivan, the former Army chief, miscommunications are ‘‘inevitable when Rumsfeld said he looks forward to working appeared to play that role yesterday in a people are new on the job.’’ with lawmakers to find the right answers. ‘‘Hell, I know what I can do and I can’t do,’’ speech to a conference of Army reservists. TENSIONS WITH CONGRESS He said he is worried that Rumsfeld would he said. ‘‘I can do some things, but I can’t If anything, Rumsfeld’s relations with Cap- ‘‘propose a world in which we will be able to simply stick a computer chip in my head and itol Hill have been even more tumultuous. hide behind our missile defense,’’ which he come out with a perfect answer to big, tough The military, after all, ultimately will fol- went on to liken to the expensive but useless important questions like that for the coun- low orders. But Congress expects to have a Maginot Line that France erected against try. Even if you could, change imposed is big say in the orders. Germany after World War I. change opposed.’’ ‘‘There really could be a huge collision be- In another recent talk, Sullivan referred to tween Rumsfeld, the services and Congress,’’ Rumsfeld’s new emphasis on space as a ‘‘rat- By Mrs. CLINTON: predicted Harlan Ullman, a defense analyst hole’’ for defense spending. He also sent an e- S. 968. A bill to establish Healthy and at the Center for Strategic and International mail criticizing Rumsfeld, and that message Studies. ‘‘There’s an iceberg out there, and High Performance Schools Program in has circulated widely inside the Army. there’s a Titanic.’’ the Department of Education and for WARY GENERALS Ullman said he thinks Rumsfeld has done a other purposes; to the Committee on The military now appears so wary of fairly good job, considering how understaffed Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- Rumsfeld that officers perceive slights where the top of the Pentagon has been, with only sions. none may have been intended. The generals a few senior officials in place. Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, today, are especially peeved by what they believe is But he also said that the Bush White House I introduce legislation to help our a pattern of moves by Rumsfeld to reallocate has badly miscalculated on the politics of de- schools become more energy efficient. power from the military to himself. fense. ‘‘I don’t think the administration un- Earlier this month, for example, Rumsfeld derstands how much political capital it will Each year, America’s schools spend dumped his military assistant, a one-star ad- take to change the U.S. military,’’ he said. more on energy costs than they do on miral who had been picked for the job just He and others warn that defense isn’t a books and computers combined. four months earlier, and replaced him with a major issue on the Hill, and that no clear As we continue to debate education three-star admiral. ‘‘It turned out I made a constituency exists for military reform. At spending, there is at least one way to mistake, just to be blunt about it, thinking the same time, there is a clear bloc against save on education costs: energy effi- that a one-star could, simply because he was change, consisting of members of Congress ciency measures could save America’s in the secretary’s office, get the place to who worry that bases and weapons plants in schools $1.5 billion. And we can rein- move at the same pace that a three-star their districts could be closed. could or a two-star,’’ Rumsfeld explained. In Rumsfeld said he has devoted enormous ef- vest those dollars into educational re- other words, one flag officer commented, fort to congressional relations, holding sources—like books, computers or Rumsfeld felt he needed someone who could about 70 meetings with 115 lawmakers over more training for our teachers—that crack the whip over the top brass. the past four months. ‘‘I am on the hill fre- can make a real difference for our chil- Rumsfeld also caused a stir in the services quently,’’ he said. ‘‘I frequently have break- dren’s futures. by bringing in retired Vice Adm. Staser Hol- fasts and lunches down here that include Typically, nearly one-third of the en- comb, who was his military assistant during members.’’ ergy used in a U.S. school goes to his first term as secretary of defense, under But the view from the Hill appears to be waste because of outdated technology, President Gerald R. Ford, to look over the different. ‘‘There are lots of members con- old equipment and poor insulation. The current crop of generals and admirals. Hol- cerned about the lack of communications,’’ a comb’s queries may indicate that Rumsfeld Senate staffer said last week. least energy-efficient schools, many of wants to take over the selection of top gen- One warning sign has been a spate of which are in desperate need of upgrades erals—one of the last prerogatives left to the ‘‘holds’’ placed on Rumsfeld’s nominees by and repair, use almost four times as service chiefs. The chiefs generally have lit- angry senators. These holds, which prevent a much energy per square foot as the tle say about operational matters, which are confirmation vote from taking place, aren’t most energy-efficient ones. the province of the regional commanders, or made public. But it is striking that Repub- Over half of our the country’s K–12 ‘‘CinCs,’’ and they don’t have much sway lican senators appear to have held up some schools are more than 40 years old and over weapons acquisition, which is a civilian of the nominees of a Republican administra- in need of renovation to reach stand- responsibility. But they do get to pick who tion. The Senate majority leader, Trent Lott joins the club of top generals. (R-Miss.), controlled two of the holds—on the ards of efficiency and comfort. And it’s Rumsfeld said Holcomb is working on mili- nominees to be the Pentagon’s general coun- estimated that 6,000 new schools will be tary personnel matters, especially in helping sel and assistant secretary for public af- needed in the next 10 years because of him look at who should become the next fairs—that were lifted late Thursday. the growing student population.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 The U.S. Department of Energy esti- now uses more than five million kilo- such standard of efficiency and comfort, and mates that schools could save 25 to 30 watts less than it did in the 1970’s. 6,000 new schools will be required over the percent of the money they spend on en- The Kingston School District in Ul- next 10 years to accommodate the growing ergy—$1.5 billion—through better ster County, New York, made drastic number of students. (5) Inadequate ventilation in school build- building design, use of energy-efficient improvements in the energy perform- ings, poor lighting and acoustical quality, and renewable energy technologies and ance of all the schools in the district and uncomfortable temperatures can cause improvements to operations and main- by replacing many of the windows, in- poor health and diminish students’ capacity tenance. stalling new boilers, and making other to concentrate and excel. Unfortunately, school districts may energy efficient upgrades. In 2000, the (6) Inefficient use of water, either in con- not be aware of the things they can do school district saved more than $395,000 sumption or from poorly maintained sys- to be more energy efficient, improve through its energy-efficiency upgrades tems, is prevalent in older schools. indoor environments, and save money. and in 2001, received an Energy Star (7) Using a whole building approach in the design of new schools and the renovation of That is why the legislation that I am Partner of the Year Award. existing schools (considering how materials, introducing today is so important. The Sachem Central School District on systems, and products connect and overlap Healthy and High Performance Schools Long Island was awarded the Energy and also how a school is integrated on its Act of 2001 would create a program Start Partner of the Year Award in site and within the surrounding community) within the Department of Education to 2000. The District installed energy-effi- will result in healthy and high performance provide grants to states to help school cient lighting fixtures and new boilers school buildings. districts make their buildings that resulted in savings of almost (8) Adoption of whole building concepts has healthier and more energy efficient. It 300,000 gallons of oil and more than 2.9 been shown to result in dramatic improve- ments in student and teacher performance. will help our schools improve the in- million kWh. Special building automa- (9) Adopting a whole building approach door air quality, make smart energy ef- tion system helps measure, monitor usually results in a lower life cycle cost for ficient upgrades and take advantage of and manage energy use. the school building than for a conventionally new, energy efficient technology. And Other New York Energy Star School designed and built building. this will save our schools money. Partners are Connetquot Central (10) Systematic use of energy conservation There are some basic things that School District, East Rockaway Public in school construction and renovation every school can do to reduce energy Schools, Fordham Preparatory School, projects can save at least one quarter of cur- use. If schools adopt energy manage- Patchogue Medford Schools, Rochester rent energy costs, leaving more money for ment systems to coordinate heating, City School District, Rye City School teachers and educational materials. (11) The use of renewable energy sources ventilation and air conditioning they District and Wantagh Union Free such as daylighting, solar, wind, geothermal, can help ensure rooms are heated and School District. hydropower, and biomass power in a building cooled only while being used. I am pleased to join my colleague in already designed to be energy-efficient can And simply closing doors to keep the House of Representatives, MARK help meet the building’s energy needs with- heated or cooled air from escaping can UDALL from Colorado, the sponsor of out added emissions. save money. Schools can add insulation the High Performance Schools Act of (12) Using environmentally preferable to walls, floors, attics and ceilings or 2001, H.R. 1129, as well as the co-spon- products and providing for adequate supplies use shades, films and screens to better sors, including my fellow New Yorkers, of fresh air will improve indoor air quality and provide healthful school buildings. secure windows. Using some type of SHERWOOD BOEHLERT and MAURICE HIN- (13) Most school districts do not have the window treatment in the summer can CHEY. knowledge of cutting-edge design and tech- greatly reduce the need for air condi- I hope that my colleagues in the Sen- nologies to integrate optimum efficiency and tioning. Energy-efficient fixtures, ate will join me in supporting this leg- environmentally healthy designs into new bulbs and lamps can make a big dif- islation, which has bipartisan support school construction or into school renova- ference too. And installing occupancy in the House, so that we can provide tions. sensors to control lighting when rooms our schools with the tools that they (b) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this Act to assist local educational agencies in the are empty is smart and efficient. need to save money on their energy production of high performance elementary So much of the energy used by costs, and reinvest that money into school and secondary school buildings that schools—approximately fifteen per- much-needed education resources that are healthful, productive, energy-efficient, cent—is for cooking, refrigeration, and can help our children reach their goals. and environmentally sound. heating hot water. Simply maintaining I ask unanimous consent that the SEC. 3. PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMIN- food service equipment in schools can text of the bill be printed in the ISTRATION. (a) PROGRAM.—There is established in the mean large energy savings. RECORD. Energy use by computers and office Department of Education the High Perform- There being no objection, the bill was ance Schools Program (in this Act referred equipment is one of the fastest-growing ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as to as the ‘‘Program’’). sources of electricity consumption in follows: (b) GRANTS.—The Secretary, in consulta- schools, businesses and homes. And it S. 968 tion with the Secretary of Energy and the Administrator of the Environmental Protec- is expected to grow by as much as 500 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tion Agency, may, through the Program, percent in the next decade. If schools resentatives of the United States of America in award grants to State educational agencies use products with an ENERGY STAR Congress assembled, to permit such State educational agencies to label—the U.S. Environmental Protec- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. carry out subsection (c). tion Agency’s, EPA, label for energy ef- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Healthy and (c) STATE USE OF FUNDS.— ficient appliances—they can save as High Performance Schools Act of 2001’’. (1) SUBGRANTS.— much as 50 percent in energy costs. SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (A) IN GENERAL.—A State educational And I’m proud to report that many (a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds the fol- agency receiving a grant under this Act shall schools in New York are already lead- lowing: use the grant funds made available under ing the way. (1) American kindergarten through grade section 4(a)(1) to award subgrants to local The Smithtown School District on 12 schools spend over $6,000,000,000 annually educational agencies to permit such local on energy costs, which is more than is spent educational agencies to carry out the activi- Long Island recently became the first on books and computers combined. ties described in subsection (d). school district in New York State to (2) Approximately 25,000,000 students are (B) LIMITATION.—A State educational agen- receive the Energy Star label. The Dis- attending schools with at least 1 unsatisfac- cy shall award subgrants under subparagraph trict completed an extensive lighting tory environmental condition. (A) to local educational agencies that have modification project using the latest (3) Educators teach and students learn best made a commitment to use the subgrant energy-efficient technologies in three in an environment that is comfortable, funds to develop healthy, high performance of its elementary schools. Three healthy, naturally lit where possible, and in school buildings in accordance with the plan schools, Smithtown Elementary, good repair, and studies have indicated that developed and approved pursuant to subpara- student achievement is greater and attend- graph (C)(i). Mount Pleasant Elementary and Dog- ance higher when those conditions are met. (C) IMPLEMENTATION.— wood Elementary, will display the (4) Over half of our Nation’s kindergarten (i) PLANS.—A State educational agency bronze plaque with the Energy Star through grade 12 schools are more than 40 shall award subgrants under paragraph (1) logo in their buildings. The district years old and in need of renovation to reach only to local educational agencies that, in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5701 consultation with the State educational SEC. 5. REPORT TO CONGRESS. leave Maine and reside in Washington, agency and State offices with responsibil- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- DC. In 1850, he became affiliated with ities relating to energy and health, have de- duct a biennial review of State actions im- the foreign mail service and was in- veloped plans that the State educational plementing this Act, and shall report to Con- agency determines to be feasible and appro- gress on the results of such reviews. strumental in developing this aspect of priate in order to achieve the purposes for (b) REVIEWS.—In conducting such reviews, our postal system. His efforts were rec- which such subgrants are made. the Secretary shall assess the effectiveness ognized in 1854 when he was appointed (ii) SUPPLEMENTING GRANT FUNDS.—The of the calculation procedures used by State first assistant Postmaster General, a State educational agency shall encourage educational agencies in establishing eligi- post he would hold until becoming qualifying local educational agencies to sup- bility of local educational agencies for sub- Postmaster General in 1861, shortly be- plement their subgrant funds with funds grants under this Act, and may assess other fore the outbreak of the Civil War. from other sources in the implementation of aspects of the Program to determine whether Horatio King did not end his service, their plans. the aspects have been effectively imple- however, after reaching this pinnacle. (2) ADMINISTRATION.—A State educational mented. In 1863, President Lincoln recognized agency receiving a grant under this Act shall SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. use the grant funds made available under There are authorized to be appropriated to his steadfast devotion to the Union section 4(a)(2)— the Secretary to carry out this Act— and, although King was of the opposite (A) to evaluate compliance by local edu- (1) $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 political party, named him to a com- cational agencies with the requirements of through 2005; and mission charged with carrying out the this Act; (2) such sums as may be necessary for each Emancipation Proclamation in the Dis- (B) to distribute information and materials of fiscal years 2006 through 2011. to clearly define and promote the develop- trict of Columbia. SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. ment of healthy, high performance school King was also a man of letters, and In this Act: buildings for both new and existing facilities; was well known for his literary eve- (1) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND SECONDARY (C) to organize and conduct programs for nings which did much to elevate the SCHOOL.—The terms ‘‘elementary school’’ school board members, school district per- and ‘‘secondary school’’ have the same mean- culture in Washington at a time when sonnel, architects, engineers, and others to ings given such terms in section 14101 of the it was a much smaller and less diverse advance the concepts of healthy, high per- Elementary and Secondary Education Act of town than the one of today. He would formance school buildings; 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801). frequently publish newspaper and mag- (D) to obtain technical services and assist- ance in planning and designing high perform- (2) HEALTHY, HIGH PERFORMANCE SCHOOL azine articles and lectures, and even ance school buildings; and BUILDING.—The term ‘‘healthy, high perform- published a book of travel sketches (E) to collect and monitor information per- ance school building’’ means a school build- upon returning from a tour of Europe. taining to the high performance school ing which, in its design, construction, oper- Today, the birthplace of Horatio building projects funded under this Act. ation, and maintenance, maximizes use of re- newable energy and energy-efficient prac- King remains well preserved and cared (3) PROMOTION.—Subject to section 4(a), a for by my constituents, Janice and State educational agency receiving a grant tices, is cost-effective on a life cycle basis, uses affordable, environmentally preferable, Glenn Davis, as the lovely King’s Hill under this Act may use grant funds for pro- Inn. motional and marketing activities, including durable materials, enhances indoor environ- facilitating private and public financing, mental quality, protects and conserves Horatio King served Maine well by working with school administrations, stu- water, and optimizes site potential. serving America well. It is appropriate dents, and communities, and coordinating (3) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY.—The term that Congress recognize his contribu- public benefit programs. ‘‘local educational agency’’ has the same tions by naming the Post Office in the meaning given such term in section 14101 of (d) LOCAL USE OF FUNDS.— town of his birth for him and, along (1) IN GENERAL.—A local educational agen- the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801). with Senator SNOWE, I am delighted to cy receiving a subgrant under subsection have the opportunity to introduce leg- (c)(1) shall use such subgrant funds for new (4) RENEWABLE ENERGY.—The term ‘‘renew- school building projects and renovation able energy’’ means energy produced by islation to accomplish this. projects that— solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, or (A) achieve energy-efficiency performance biomass power. By Ms. COLLINS (for herself and that reduces energy use to at least 30 percent (5) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ Mr. FEINGOLD): below that of a school constructed in compli- means the Secretary of Education. S. 971. A bill to expand the avail- ance with standards prescribed in Chapter 8 (6) STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY.—The term ability of oral health services by of the 2000 International Energy Conserva- ‘‘State educational agency’’ has the same strengthening the dental workforce in tion Code, or a similar State code intended meaning given such term in section 14101 of designated underserved areas; to the to achieve substantially equivalent results; the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801). Committee on Finance. and Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I am (B) achieve environmentally healthy pleased to join my good friend and col- schools in compliance with Federal and By Ms. COLLINS (for herself and State codes intended to achieve healthy and Ms. SNOWE): league from Wisconsin, Senator RUSS safe school environments. S. 970. A bill to designate the facility FEINGOLD, in introducing legislation to (2) EXISTING BUILDINGS.—A local edu- of the United States Postal Service lo- improve access to oral health care by cational agency receiving a subgrant under cated at 39 Tremont Street, Paris Hill, strengthening the dental workforce in subsection (c)(1) for renovation of existing Maine, as the Horatio King Post Office our nation’s rural and underserved school buildings shall use such subgrant Building; to the Committee on Govern- communities. funds to achieve energy efficiency perform- mental Affairs. Oral and general health are insepa- ance that reduces energy use below the rable, and good dental care is critical school’s baseline consumption, assuming a 3- Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I am year, weather-normalized average for calcu- pleased to introduce legislation to to our overall physical health and well- lating such baseline and to help bring honor one of the great contributors to being. Dental health encompasses far schools into compliance with health and our national postal system, Horatio more than cavities and gum disease. safety standards. King, by naming after him the Paris The recent U.S. Surgeon General re- SEC. 4. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS. Hill Post Office in Paris, ME, the town port Oral Health in America states (a) IN GENERAL.—A State receiving a grant of his birth. My colleague from Maine, that ‘‘the mouth acts as a mirror of under this Act shall use— Senator SNOWE, joins me in this effort. health and disease’’ that can help diag- (1) not less than 70 percent of such grant Horatio King had a long career serv- nose disorders such as diabetes, leu- funds to carry out section 3(c)(1); and (2) not less than 15 percent of such grant ing the public as a newspaper publisher kemia, heart disease, or anemia. funds to carry out section 3(c)(2). and postal employee, eventually work- While oral health in America has im- (b) RESERVATION.—The Secretary may re- ing his way through the ranks to be- proved dramatically over the last 50 serve an amount not to exceed $300,000 per come Postmaster General under Presi- years, these improvements have not oc- year from amounts appropriated under sec- dent Buchanan. All told, he served curred evenly across all sectors of our tion 6 to assist State educational agencies in under three Presidents. population, particularly among low-in- coordinating and implementing the Pro- gram. Such funds may be used to develop ref- His career with the Postal Service come individuals and families. Too erence materials to further define the prin- began in 1839, when he was appointed many Americans today lack access to ciples and criteria to achieve healthy, high by then Postmaster General Kendall to dental care. While there are clinically performance school buildings. a postal position that required him to proven techniques to prevent or delay

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 the progression of dental health prob- want to use the grant funding to estab- turn improve both recruitment and re- lems, an estimated 25 million Ameri- lish or expand community or school- tention in these communities. cans live in areas lacking adequate based dental facilities or to set up mo- Last year, after a 6-year hiatus, the dental services. As a consequence, bile or portable dental clinics. National Health Service Corps began a these effective treatment and preven- To assist in their recruitment and re- two-year pilot program to award schol- tion programs are not available in too tention efforts, States could also use arships to dental students. many of our communities. Astound- the funds for placement and support of This is a step in the right direction, ingly, as many as eleven percent of our dental students, residents, and ad- however, these scholarships are only nation’s rural population has never vanced dentistry trainees. Or, they being awarded to students attending been to a dentist. could use the grant funds for con- certain dental schools, not one of This situation is exacerbated by the tinuing dental education, including which is located in New England. More- fact that our dental workforce is distance-based education, and practice over, the pilot project requires the par- graying and the overall ratio of den- support through teledentistry. ticipating dental schools to encourage tists to population is declining. In Other programs that could be funded Corps dental scholars to practice in Maine, for example, there currently are through the grants include: commu- communities near their educational in- 393 active dentists, 241 of whom are 45 nity-based prevention services such as stitutions. The problem is obvious. If or older. More than 20 percent of den- water fluoridation and dental sealant none of these programs are in New tists nationwide will retire in the next programs; school programs to encour- England, and yet there is a require- ten years, and the number of dental age children to go into oral health or ment that the dentists participating in graduates by 2015 may not be enough to science professions; the establishment these programs practice in the sur- replace these retirees. or expansion of a State dental office to rounding communities, this is of no As a consequence, Maine, like many coordinate oral health and access benefit to a State such as Maine that States, is currently facing a serious issues; and any other activities that does not have a dental school and does shortage of dentists, particularly in are determined to be appropriate by not have a qualifying program. As a rural areas. While there is one general the Secretary of Health and Human consequence, this program will do practice dentist for every 2,286 people Services. nothing at all to help relieve the dental in the Portland area, the numbers drop The National Health Service Corps is shortage in Maine and other areas of off dramatically in western and north- helping to meet the oral health needs New England. ern Maine. In Aroostook County, where of underserved communities by placing The legislation we are introducing I am from, there’s only one dentist for dentists and dental hygienists in some today would address this problem by every 5,507 people. Moreover, at a time of America’s most difficult-to-place expanding the National Health Service when tooth decay is the most prevalent inner city, rural, and frontier areas. Corps Pilot Scholarship Program so childhood disease in America, Maine Unfortunately, however, the number of that dental students attending any of has fewer than ten specialists in pedi- dentists and dental hygienists with ob- the 55 American dental schools can atric dentistry, and most of these are ligations to serve in the National apply and require that placements for located in the southern part of the Health Service Corps falls far short of these scholars be based strictly on state. meeting the total identified need. Ac- community need, not on whether or This dental workforce shortage is ex- cording to the Surgeon General, only not they surround the dental school. acerbated by the fact that Maine cur- about 6 percent of the dental need in It would also improve the process for rently does not have a dental school or America’s rural and underserved com- designating dental health professional even a dental residency program. Den- munities is currently being met by the shortage areas and ensure that the cri- tal schools can provide a critical safety National Health Service Corps. teria for making such designations pro- net for the oral health needs of a state, In my State, approximately 173,000 vide a more accurate reflection of oral and dental education clinics can pro- Mainers live in designated dental health needs, particularly in our rural vide the surrounding communities with health professional shortage areas. areas where the problem is most acute. care that otherwise would be unavail- While the National Health Service And finally, taxing the scholarships able to disadvantaged and underinsured Corps estimates that it will take 33 and stipends of students adversely af- populations. Maine is just one of a dental clinicians to meet this need, it fects their financial incentive to par- number of predominantly rural states currently has only three serving in my ticipate in the National Health Service that lacks this important component State. Corps and to provide health care serv- of a dental safety net. The bill we are introducing today ices in underserved communities. Our Maine, like many States, is exploring would make some needed improve- legislation would, therefore, exclude a number of innovative ideas for in- ments in this critically important pro- from Federal income tax the fees and creasing access to dental care in under- gram so that it can better respond to related educational expenses to indi- served areas. In an effort to supple- our nation’s oral health needs. viduals who are participating in the ment and encourage these efforts, we First, it would direct the Secretary National Health Service Corps scholar- are introducing legislation today to es- of Health and Human Services to de- ship and loan repayment programs. tablish a new State grant program de- velop and implement a plan for in- The Dental Health Improvement Act signed to improve access to oral health creasing the participation of dentists will make critically important oral services in rural and underserved areas. and dental hygienists in the National health care services more accessible in The legislation authorizes $50 million Health Service Corps scholarship and our Nation’s rural and underserved over 5 years for grants to States to loan repayment programs. communities. I urge all of my col- help them develop innovative dental It would also allow National Health leagues to join me in supportin this workforce development programs spe- Service Corps scholarship and loan re- legislation. I ask unanimous consent cific to their individual needs. payment program recipients to fulfill that letters endorsing my bill from the States could use these grants to fund their commitment on a part-time American Dental Association and the a wide variety of programs. For exam- basis. Some small rural communities American Dental Education Associa- ple, they could use the funds for loan may not have sufficient populations to tion be printed in the RECORD. forgiveness and repayment programs support a full-time dentist or dental There being no objection, the mate- for dentists practicing in underserved hygienist. This would give the National rial was ordered to be printed in the areas. They could also use them to pro- Health Service Corps additional flexi- RECORD, as follows: vide grants and low- or no-interest bility to meet the needs of these com- AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION, loans to help practitioners to establish munities. Moreover, some practitioners Washington, DC, May 25, 2001. or expand practices in these under- may find part-time service more at- Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, served areas. States, like Maine, that tractive to them. This particularly Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. do not have a dental school could use may be the case for a retired dentist DEAR SENATOR COLLINS: On behalf of the the funds to establish a dental resi- who may want to practice only part- American Dental Association and our 144,000 dency program. Other States might time, allowing this feasibility could in member dentists, I am delighted to endorse

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5703 the ‘‘Dental Health Improvement Act,’’ ulty which threatens the quality of dental islation will improve access to dental which you introduced today. The Association education, oral, dental and craniofacial re- services by strengthening the deal is proud that the oral health of Americans search, and ultimately will adversely impact workforce in under-served areas. continues to improve, and that Americans the health of all Americans. Currently, there While the scope of the dental access have access to the best oral health care in are approximately 400 faculty vacancies. Re- problem is very wide reaching, this leg- the world. tirements are expected to accelerate in both Having said that, we agree that dental care private practice as well as teaching faculties islation takes an important step in the has not reached every corner of American so- in the nation’s 55 dental schools. There is a right direction by improving the dental ciety to the extent it has reached the major- significant decrease in the number of men workforce in under-served areas. ity of Americans. For those Americans who and women choosing careers in dentistry, According to the Surgeon General, an are unable to pay for care, and those with teaching and research. Your personal experi- estimated 25 million Americans live in special needs, such as disabled individuals, ence in Maine is a perfect example. areas lacking adequate dental care those with congenital conditions, and non- Educational debt has increased, affecting ambulatory patients, obtaining dental care services, and as many as 11 percent of both career choices and practice location. our Nation’s rural population have can be difficult. Your bill will provide funds to help with re- Your legislation recognizes several of these never been to a dentist. cruitment and retention efforts and helps ex- problems and goes a long way towards ad- This problem will only get worse pand dental residency training programs to dressing them in a targeted and meaningful the 27 states that do not currently have den- since more than 20 percent of dentists way. The section on grant proposals offers tal schools. will retire in the next 10 years, and the states the opportunity to be innovative in Also important are the incentives you have number of dental graduates by 2015 their approaches to address specific geo- proposed to expand or establish community- may not be enough to replace these re- graphical dental workforce issues. You rec- ognize the need to provide incentives to in- based dental facilities linked with dental tirees. While dentists have increased crease faculty recruitment in accredited den- education institutions. The need for this is their productivity, they are still dis- tal training institutions, and your support obvious. More than two-thirds of patients tribution problems in specific geo- for increasing loan repayment and scholar- visiting dental school clinics are members of graphic areas. ship programs will provide the appropriate families whose annual income is estimated For too long, oral health has been incentives to increase the dental workforce to be $15,000 or below. About half of these pa- overlooked and excluded from impor- in ‘‘safety net’’ organizations. tients are on Medicare or Medicaid, while more than a third have no insurance cov- tant public policy discussions of how to The ADA is very grateful for your leader- improve health and health care around ship on these issues. Thank you for intro- erage or government assistance program to ducing this legislation. We want to continue help them pay for their dental care. the country. Some contend that oral to work with you on dental access issues in Dental academic institutions are com- health care has been a lower priority general and on this legislation as it moves mitted to their patient care mission, not because advances in dentistry—most through the Congress. only by improving the management and effi- notably the expanded use of sealants Sincerely, ciency of patient centered care delivery at and fluoridated water—are such that ROBERT M. ANDERTON, the dental school, but through increasing af- we are nearly a ‘‘cavity free society.’’ D.D.S., J.D., LL.M., President. filiations with and use of satellite clinics. Yet the truth is that while oral health All dental schools maintain at least one den- has certainly improved dramatically AMERICAN DENTAL tal clinic on-site, and approximately 70% of among those who are insured, and EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, U.S. dental schools have school-sponsored Washington, DC, May 23, 2001. satellite clinics. Delivering patient care in those who have reliable access to a Hon. SUSAN COLLINS, diverse settings demonstrates professional dentist, there is a tragic disparity in U.S. Senate, responsibility to the oral health of the pub- health status between the haves and Washington, DC. lic. the have nots. DEAR SENATOR COLLINS, I am writing on Dental schools and other academic dental This disparity between the poor and behalf of the dental education community to institutions provide oral health to under- everyone else exists in general medical commend you for developing and introducing served and disadvantaged populations. Yet health measures, such as infant mor- the Dental Health Improvement Act. This more than 11 percent of the nation’s rural tality, low birth weight, blood lead lev- legislation, when enacted into law, will ex- population has never been to see a dentist. pand the availability of oral health care This bill can have a positive impact on this els and so on. But what I have learned services for the nation’s underserved popu- population by establishing access to oral since I first became interested in this lations, strengthen the dental workforce, as health care at community-based dental fa- issue is that the disparity is disturb- well as maintain the ability of dental schools cilities and consolidated health centers that ingly stark in oral health. to produce the necessary manpower to pro- are linked to dental schools. 100 million Surgeon General David Satcher vide oral health care to all Americans. Americans presently do not have access to framed this issue well at his May 2000 The American Dental Education Associa- fluoridated water. The bill provides for com- release of his report, Oral Health in tion (ADEA) represents the nation’s 55 den- munity-based prevention services such as tal schools, as well as hospital-based dental America, that ‘‘Tooth decay remains fluoride and sealants that can cause a dra- the single most common chronic dis- and advanced dental education programs, al- matic change for nearly a third of the na- lied dental programs and schools, dental re- tion’s population. ease of childhood—five times more search institutions, and the faculty and stu- Thank you again for taking such a leader- common than asthma.’’ dents at these institutions. ADEA’s member ship role in the area of oral health. Please be While this fact is certainly true— schools are dedicated to providing the high- assured that ADEA looks forward to working that the prevalence of dental disease est quality education to their students, con- closely with you to bring the far-reaching remains high among children—its bur- ducting research and providing oral health potential of the Dental Health Improvement den within the population of US chil- care services to Americans from medically Act to fruition. dren has shifted dramatically. unserved and underserved areas, the major- Sincerely, ity of whom are uninsured or who are from I would like to make sure that my RICHARD W. VALACHOVIC, colleagues are aware of this horrifying low-income families. Recent downward D.M.D., M.P.H., Executive Director. trends in student enrollment and a growing statistic that helps to outline the scope shortage in dental faculty have caused Ms. COLLINS. Finally, Mr. Presi- of the problem: 80 percent of dental dis- ADEA serious concern about our ability to dent, I thank my principal cosponsor of ease is found in the poorest 25 percent fully and competently address these respon- this legislation, Senator FEINGOLD of of children. sibilities. Wisconsin, for his contributions to this This figure helps to illustrate the Therefore, I was delighted to see that the bill. We found that Maine and Wis- broad scope of the problem. And we all Dental Health Improvement Act directly re- consin have many similar problems in sponds to many of these concerns. If imple- know that the problem is even more mented, the Act would expand access to oral ensuring that there is an adequate sup- disturbing when we look at the ways health care to thousands of Americans for ply of dentists in our more rural parts these vulnerable children suffer from the first time. When enacted, the provisions of our State. lack of dental care. of the bill can be instrumental in helping the It is our hope that this legislation Preschoolers living in poverty have more than 31 million Americans living in will be considered and enacted this twice the odds of having decaying ares that lack access to adequate oral health year. teeth, twice the extent of decay when care services. It can provide much needed Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I rise help to dental education institutions as we they have disease, and twice the pain seek to address faculty shortages. today to join my friend from Maine, experience of their most affluent peers. As you know, dental education institutions Senator COLLINS, to introduce the Den- These children are already at a dis- face a major crisis in the graying of its fac- tal Health Improvement Act. This leg- advantage in so many ways. And just

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We must change America’s approach Our bill also modifies current rules Over the past few years these and to oral health, especially when it regarding the treatment of nuclear de- similar statistics have been chronicled comes to some of the most vulnerable commissioning costs to make certain by numerous entities including the members of our communities—low in- that utilities will have the resources to Surgeon General, the General Account- come children. These kids deserve meet future costs and clarifies the tax ing Office, and the National Institutes quality dental care. Right now, too treatment of the funds, if a nuclear fa- of Health. many kids are suffering. It is my hope cility is sold. The bill also provides tax This legislation will help strengthen that Congress will work on a bipartisan relief for utilities that spin off or sell the dental workforce that delivers vital basis to promote greater oral health. transmission facilities to independent oral health care services by improving participants in FERC approved re- the workforce in under-served areas. By Mr. MURKOWSKI (for him- gional transmission organizations. By providing States and communities self, Mr. BREAUX, Mr. THOMP- This bill will not resolve all of the with sufficient flexibility to address SON, and Mr. JEFFORDS): tax issues surrounding the deregula- the unique needs of their under-served S. 972. A bill to amend the Internal tion of the industry. One participant in areas, I believe that this legislation Revenue Code of 1986 to improve elec- the industry, the tax-exempt coopera- will take an effective approach to tric reliability, enhance transmission tives also have tax problems associated meeting the needs of communities in infrastructure, and to facilitate access with deregulation—they may not par- Wisconsin and across the Nation. to the electric transmission grid; to ticipate in wheeling power through The first part of this legislation the Committee on Finance. their lines because of concern that would establish a new State-based Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I they will violate the so-called 85–15 grant program to help states explore rise to introduce legislation that will test which could endanger their tax ex- innovative ideas for increasing access add stability to the Nation’s electric empt status. It is my hope that the to dental care in under-served areas. power grid. I am pleased to be joined by coops will sit down with the other util- This grant program would be directed Senators, BREAUX, THOMPSON, and JEF- ities and reach an accord so that when through the Health Resources and FORDS in this effort that reflects a we consider this legislation, the coops Services Administration at the Depart- comprise that was reached last year by will be included in the tax bill. ment of Health and Human Services the investor owned and municipal elec- and support the efforts of States to de- tric power generators. Identical legis- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and velop and implement innovative pro- lation has been introduced in the Mr. SMITH of Oregon): grams to address the dental workforce House, H.R. 1459. S. 973. A bill to expedite relief pro- shortage that are appropriate to their In the past year, there has been a vided under the Magnuson-Stevens individual needs. great deal of controversy over the con- Fishery Conservation and Management For example, States could tailor loan cept of electric deregulation because of Act for commercial fishery failure in forgiveness and repayment programs the chaos that has occurred in Cali- the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery, for dentists practicing in areas des- fornia. Unfortunately, California is not to improve fishery management and ignated as dental health professional a useful model of a deregulated envi- enforcement in that fishery, and for shortage areas by either the Federal ronment because California only de- other purposes; to the Committee on Government or the State. regulated the wholesale part of the in- Commerce, Science, and Transpor- This program could also help with re- dustry while retaining price controls at tation. cruitment and retention efforts by pro- the retail level. Coupled with the Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am viding grants or low interest loans to State’s failure to build new generation pleased to be joined today by my good help practitioners in designated dental in more than 10 years, the California friend and colleague from Oregon, Sen- health professional shortage areas model was bound to collapse. ator SMITH, in introducing the Pacific equip a dental office or share in the However, I believe that the successes Coast Commercial Fishery Preserva- overhead costs of an operation. we have seen in deregulating elec- tion Act of 2001. The second component of our legisla- tricity, most notably in states like The West Coast groundfish fishery is tion would increase participation of Pennsylvania, suggest that ultimately in crisis, and many fishermen are fac- the dental workforce in the National the entire industry will be deregulated ing bankruptcy. This legislation will Health Service Corps. and consumers of electric power will help fishermen get through the crisis, According to the U.S. Surgeon Gen- see significant benefits from such de- and move the fishery toward a more eral, the number of dentists and dental regulation. In order to facilitate the sustainable future. hygienists with obligations to serve in day when competition comes to the in- Sustainable management of this re- the National Health Service Corps falls dustry, we must update the tax laws source is long overdue and in January far short of meeting the total identi- that were written in day when elec- 2000, the Secretary of Commerce de- fied need: only about 6 percent of the tricity was a regulated utility. clared the West Coast groundfish fish- dental need is currently being met by One of the major problems that the ery a disaster. This bill will put the this program, and outreach and devel- current tax rules create is to under- right number of fishers out there, at opment are critical to future opportu- mine the efficiency of the entire elec- the right time, catching the right num- nities for strengthening the dental tric system in a deregulated environ- ber of fish. workforce in designated under-served ment because these rules effectively Catching the right number of fish areas. preclude public power entities from should mean using the fish that are Our legislation would develop and participating in State open access re- caught. Fish that are caught in excess implement a plan for increasing the structuring plans, without jeopardizing of a fisher’s trip limit are called ‘‘regu- participation of dentists and dental hy- the exempt status of their bonds. latory discards’’ or ‘‘overages,’’ and gienists in the National Health Service No one wants to see bonds issued to thousands of pounds of fish are wasted Corps scholarship and loan repayment finance public power become retro- every year when they are thrown over- programs and report back to Congress actively taxable because a munici- board. This bill authorizes fishermen to on their progress after three years. pality chooses to participate in a state retain those extra fish and donate This legislation follows a series of open access plan. That would cause them to charitable organizations. recommendations by the American havoc in the financial markets and The right number of fishers is key to Dental Association and the American could undermine the financial stability a sustainable fishery. There are cur- Dental Educators Association, who of many municipalities. rently too many fishers in the West both strongly support this legislation. Our legislation resolves this problem Coast groundfish fishery to sustain the I hope my colleagues will join the by allowing municipal systems to elect resource. This bill authorizes the Sec- Senator from Maine and me in our on- to terminate the issuance of new tax retary to administer and implement a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5705 capacity reduction or ‘‘buyback’’ plan SEC. 2 PILOT PROJECT FOR CHARITABLE DONA- (3) adopt final regulations to implement to ease the transition to the right TION OF BYCATCH. the plan within 45 days after the close of the number of fishers. In a survey distrib- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- public comment period under paragraph (2). merce shall initiate a pilot project under uted by the author of the buyback (c) PLAN COMPONENTS.—The fishery capac- which fishermen in a commercial fishery ity reduction plan shall— plan, 70 percent of recipients completed covered by the West Coast groundfish fishery (1) provide for a significant reduction in and returned their survey and a major- are permitted to donate bycatch, or regu- the fishing capacity in the Pacific Coast ity of them were interested in partici- latory discards, of fish to charitable organi- groundfish fisheries; pating in the buyback program. A zations rather than discard them. The pilot (2) permanently revoke all State and Fed- buyback plan has been developed by project shall incorporate a means, through eral fishery licenses, fishery permits, area Oregonians, in consultation with the the requirement of on-vessel observers or and species endorsements, and any other National Marine Fisheries Service and other safeguards, of ensuring that the oppor- fishery privileges for West Coast groundfish, the Pacific Fishery Management Coun- tunity to donate such fish does not encour- Pacific pink shrimp, Dungeness crab, and Pa- age or permit the evasion of pre-vessel trip cific salmon (troll permits only) issued to a cil, and this bill incorporates key ele- limits, total allowable catch limits, or other vessel or vessels (or to persons on the basis ments of it. fishery management plan measures. of their operation or ownership of that vessel This is not a Federal handout. Half (b) REPORTS.— or vessels) for which a Pacific Coast ground- the funding will come from the indus- (1) INITIATION.—The Secretary shall notify fish fisheries reduction permit is issued try and half from the Federal govern- the Senate Committee on Commerce, under section 600.1011(b) of title 50, Code of ment. The industry portion will be a Science, and Transportation, within 90 days Federal Regulations; government-backed loan which will be after the date of enactment of this Act and (3) ensure that the Secretary of Transpor- repaid by the fishers who stay. The before the pilot project is implemented, of— tation is notified of each vessel for which a (A) the fishing season in which the pilot Secretary is authorized to enter into reduction permit is surrendered and revoked project will be conducted; and under the program, with a request that such agreements in California, Washington (B) the period during which the pilot Secretary permanently revoke the fishery and Oregon to collect the fees that will project will be conducted. endorsement of each such vessel and refuse be used to repay the industry portion (2) FOLLOW-UP.—Within 90 days after the permission to transfer any such vessel to a of the buyback fund. pilot project terminates the Secretary shall foreign flag under subsection (f) of this sec- Another way we seek to ease the submit to the Committee a report containing tion; transition away from fishing is findings with respect to the pilot project and (4) ensure that vessels removed from the through reform of the Capital Con- the Secretary’s analysis of the ramifications Pacific Coast groundfish fisheries under the struction Fund. Currently, the fund al- of the pilot project based on those findings. program are made permanently ineligible to lows fishers to put pre-tax funds aside SEC. 3. REPORT ON DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR participate in any fishery worldwide, and PACIFIC COAST GROUNDFISH FISH- that the owners of such vessels contractually for the construction of a new boat, or ERY. agree that such vessels will operate only for upgrading their old one. It was ef- The Secretary shall report to the Senate under the United States flag or be scrapped fective in building America’s fishing Committee on Commerce, Science, and as a reduction vessel pursuant to section fleets, but in these days of dwindling Transportation no later than 45 days after 600.1011(c) of title 50, Code of Federal Regula- stocks and fisheries disasters it is cru- the date of enactment of this Act the action tions; cial that the fisheries have an alter- or actions taken under section 312(a) of the (5) ensure that vessels removed from the native use for their money, such as re- Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Pacific Coast groundfish fisheries, the own- Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1861a(a)) to pro- ers of such vessels, and the holders of fishery tirement. This bill amends the Mer- vide disaster relief to fishing communities chant Marine Act and the Internal permits for such vessels forever relinquish affected by the commercial fishery failure in any claim associated with such vessel, per- Revenue Code to allow funds currently the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. The mits, and any catch history associated with trapped in the Capital Construction Secretary shall include in the report any rec- such vessel or permits that could qualify Fund to be rolled over into a retire- ommendations the Secretary deems appro- such vessel, vessel owner, or permit holder ment account without adverse con- priate for additional legislation or changes for any present or future limited access sys- sequences to either taxpayers or the in existing law that would enable the De- tem fishing permits in the United States account holders. partment of Commerce to respond more ex- fisheries based on such vessel, permits, or Ultimately, sustainable fisheries are peditiously in the future to fisheries disas- catch history; and ters resulting from commercial fishery fail- a result of government regulation and (6) notwithstanding section 1111(b) of the ures. Merchant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. App. management. When federal manage- SEC. 4. CAPACITY REDUCTION IN THE PACIFIC 1279f(b)(4)), establish a repayment period for ment fails, the government has a re- COAST GROUNDFISH FISHERY. the reduction loan of not less than 30 years. sponsibility to help fishers and their (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Com- (d) FUNDING FOR BUYBACK OF VESSELS AND families in a timely fashion. It has merce shall, after notice and an opportunity PERMITS.— taken 18 months for the recent fishery for public comment, adopt regulations to im- (1) IN GENERAL.—There shall be available disaster funding to hit Oregon. When plement a fishing capacity reduction plan for to the Secretary to complete the purchase of you are an out-of-work groundfisher, 18 the Pacific Coast Groundfish fishery under vessels and permits under the fishery capac- months is way too long to wait. This section 312(b) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fish- ity reduction plan the sum of $50,000,000, of ery Conservation and Management Act (16 which— bill requires the Secretary of Com- U.S.C. 1861a(b)) that— (A) $25,000,000 shall be from amounts appro- merce to recommend legislative or ad- (1) has been developed in consultation with priated to the Secretary for this purpose (the ministrative changes to the existing affected parties whose participation in the appropriation of which is hereby authorized law that would enable disaster funding plan is required for its successful implemen- for fiscal year 2002, with any amounts not ex- to reach fishers more expeditiously. tation; pended in fiscal year 2002 to remain available This plan is supported by the West (2) will obtain the maximum sustained re- until expended); and Coast Seafood Processors, the Fisher- duction in fishing capacity at the least cost (B) $25,000,000 shall be from an industry fee men’s Marketing Association, the Pa- through the use of a reverse auction process system established under subsection (e). in which vessels and permits are purchased; (2) ADVANCE OF INDUSTRY FEE PORTION.— cific Federation of Fishermen, the Pa- (3) will not expand the size or scope of the The industry fee portion under paragraph cific Conservation Council, and the Pa- commercial fishery failure in that fishery or (1)(B) for fiscal year 2002 and thereafter shall cific States Marine Fisheries Commis- into other fisheries or other geographic re- be financed by a reduction loan under sec- sion. gions; tions 1111 and 1112 of title XI of the Merchant I ask unanimous consent that the bill (4) except as otherwise specifically pro- Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. App. 1279f and be printed in the RECORD. vided in this section, meets the requirements 1279g). There being no objection, the bill was of that section; and (e) INDUSTRY FEES.— (5) incorporates the components described (1) IN GENERAL.—As part of the fishery ca- ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as pacity reduction plan, the Secretary shall es- follows: in subsection (c) of this section. (b) EXPEDITED ADOPTION OF PLAN.—In car- tablish an industry fee system under section S. 973 rying out subsection (a), the Secretary— 312(d) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Con- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (1) shall publish notice in the Federal Reg- servation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. resentatives of the United States of America in ister within 30 days after the date of enact- 1861a(d)) to generate revenue to repay the Congress assembled, ment of this Act of implementation of the loan provided under subsection (d)(2). SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. fishing capacity reduction plan; (2) ALLOCATION OF FEES.—The Secretary This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Pacific (2) provide for public comment for a period shall allocate the fees payable under the in- Coast Groundfish Fishery Preservation Act’’. of 60 days after publication; and dustry fee system among—

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A bill to amend title XVIII of California salmon trolling permits, and nation and withdrawal of a capital construc- the Social Security Act to provide for (D) holders of Washington, Oregon, and tion fund a qualified withdrawal if done in coverage of pharmacist services under California Dungeness crab fishing permits, exchange for the retirement of the related part B of the Medicare program; to the commercial fishing vessel and related com- so that the percentage of the revenue gen- Committee on Finance. erated by the fee system from holders of mercial fishing permits.’’. each kind of permit will correspond to the (b) NEW QUALIFIED WITHDRAWALS.— Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I am percentage of the total amount paid under (1) AMENDMENTS TO MERCHANT MARINE ACT, pleased to be able to introduce legisla- buyback program for that kind of permit. 1936.—Section 607(f)(1) of the Merchant Ma- tion, known as the Medicare Phar- (f) DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF TRANSPOR- rine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. App. 1177(f)(1)) is macist Services Coverage Act, that TATION.— amended— will provide for important patient safe- (1) The Secretary of Transportation shall, (A) by striking ‘‘for:’’ and inserting ‘‘for— ty and health care quality improve- upon notification and request by the Sec- ’’; (B) by striking ‘‘vessel,’’ in subparagraph ments in the Medicare program. This retary, for each vessel identified in such no- legislation will reform Medicare by tification and request— (A) and inserting ‘‘vessel;’’; (A) permanently revoke any fishery en- (C) by striking ‘‘vessel, or’’ in subpara- recognizing qualified pharmacists as dorsement issued to such vessel under sec- graph (B) and inserting ‘‘vessel;’’; health care providers within the Medi- (D) by striking ‘‘vessel.’’ in subparagraph tion 12108 of title 46, United States Code; and care program and make available to (C) and inserting ‘‘vessel;’’; and (B) refuse to grant the approval required beneficiaries important drug therapy (E) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the under section 9(c)(2) of the Shipping Act, 1916 following: management services that these valu- (46 U.S.C. App. 808(c)(2)) for the placement of ‘‘(D) the payment of an industry fee au- able health professionals can and do such vessel under foreign registry or the op- thorized by the fishing capacity reduction provide. These services, which are co- eration of such vessel under the authority of program under section 312(b) of the Magnu- ordinated in direct collaboration with a foreign country. son-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Man- (2) The Secretary shall, after notice and physicians and other health care pro- agement Act (16 U.S.C. 1861a(b)); opportunity for public comment, adopt final fessionals as authorized by State law, ‘‘(E) in the case of any such person or help patients make the best possible regulations not later than 6 months after the shareholder for whose benefit such fund was date of enactment of this Act, to prohibit established or any shareholder of such per- use of their medications. any vessel for which a reduction permit is son, a rollover contribution (within the The members of this body know very surrendered and revoked under the fishing meaning of section 408(d)(3) of the Internal well the vital role that today’s power- capacity reduction program required by this Revenue Code of 1986) to such person’s or ful and effective medications play in section from engaging in fishing activities shareholder’s individual retirement plan (as the maintenance of health and well- on the high seas or under the jurisdiction of defined in section 7701(a)(37) of such Code); or being of our nation’s seniors. The sub- any foreign country while operating under ‘‘(F) the payment to a person or corpora- the United States flag. stantial and important discussion now tion terminating a capital construction fund underway on how best to craft and im- (g) REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY.—Any re- for whose benefit the fund was established quirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and retiring related commercial fishing ves- plement a prescription drug benefit for the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or any Exec- sels and permits; and Medicare beneficiaries is an explicit utive order that would, in the opinion of the (F) by adding at the end the following: recognition of this vital role. But ac- Secretary, prevent the Secretary from meet- ‘‘(ii) The Secretary by regulation shall es- cess to the medications, even at the ing the deadlines set forth in this section tablish procedures to ensure that any person most affordable prices possible, is only shall not apply to the fishing capacity reduc- making a qualified withdrawal authorized tion program or the promulgation of regula- one part of the equation in achieving under subparagraph (F) retires the related the kinds of health care outcomes that tions to implement such program required commercial use of fishing vessels and com- by this section. mercial fishery permits.’’. patients and their health care pro- SEC. 5. COLLECTION OF INDUSTRY FEES. (2) AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE viders desire. That is where today’s (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall enter CODE OF 1986.—Section 7518(e)(1) of the Inter- pharmacists play a pivotal role. into an agreement with the States of Cali- nal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to pur- But members of this body may not be fornia, Oregon, and Washington to collect poses of qualified withdrawals) is amended— as aware of the tremendous changes in program fees paid under the system estab- (A) by striking ‘‘for:’’ and inserting pharmacy practice and education that lished under section 4(e). ‘‘for—’’; have taken place in the past decade (b) WITHHOLDING FEE FROM PURCHASE (B) by striking ‘‘vessel, or’’ in subpara- that have resulted in an expansion of PRICE.—The fee for each vessel required to graph (B) and inserting ‘‘vessel;’’; pay a program fee under that system shall be (C) by striking ‘‘vessel.’’ in subparagraph pharmacists’ capabilities and respon- deducted by the first ex-vessel fish purchaser (C) and inserting ‘‘vessel;’’; sibilities. Fortunately for my office Dr. from the proceeds otherwise payable to the (D) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the Brian Kaatz, a clinical pharmacist and seller and forwarded to the appropriate State following: faculty member of the College of Phar- at the same time and in the same manner as ‘‘(D) the payment of an industry fee au- macy at South Dakota State Univer- other fees or taxes are forwarded to that thorized by the fishing capacity reduction sity was able to spend 6 months with us program under section 312 of the Magnuson- State. here in Washington last year as we (c) STATE TO COLLECT AND FORWARD Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- studied and evaluated the many policy FEES.—Upon receipt of program fees for- ment Act (16 U.S.C. 1861a); warded by fish purchasers under subsection ‘‘(E) in the case of any person or share- issues and concerns related to a Medi- (b), the State shall forward the fees to the holder for whose benefit such fund was estab- care prescription drug benefit. In the Secretary in the manner provided for in the lished or any shareholder of such person, a course of that time it became clear to agreement established under subsection (a). rollover contribution (within the meaning of me and to members of my staff that (d) FISH-PROCESSING VESSELS TREATED AS section 408(d)(3)) to such person’s or share- pharmacists are critical in assuring PURCHASERS.—A vessel which— holder’s individual retirement plan (as de- safer and more effective medication fined in section 7701(a)(37)); or (1) both harvests and processes fish; or use by our nation’s seniors. (2) receives fish from a harvesting vessel ‘‘(F) the payment to a person terminating and processes that fish on board, shall be a capital construction fund for whose benefit In addition to the important and con- considered to be the first ex-vessel fish pur- the fund was established and retiring related tinuing responsibility for assuring ac- chaser with respect to the fish processed on commercial fishing vessels and permits.’’; curate, safe medication dispensing, the vessel and shall forward the appropriate and compounding, and counseling, phar- fees to the appropriate State at the same (E) by adding at the end the following: macists now provide a much more com- time and in the same manner as other fees or ‘‘The Secretary by regulation shall establish prehensive range of clinical, consult- taxes are forwarded to that State. procedures to ensure that any person making ative, and educational services. Thirty SEC. 6 AMENDMENT OF THE MERCHANT MARINE a qualified withdrawal authorized by sub- States, the Veterans Administration, ACT, 1936, TO EXPAND PURPOSES OF paragraph (F) retires the related commercial CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. use of fishing vessels and commercial fishery and the Indian Health Service, among (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 607(a) of the Mer- permits.’’. others, all recognize the value of col- chant Marine Act, 1936 (46 U.S.C. App. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments laborative drug therapy management 1177(a)) is amended by striking ‘‘of this sec- made by this section shall apply to with- services as a way to provide optimal

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5707 patient care using the specialized edu- efit, it makes sense to take this proven Up-to-date planning legislation empow- cation and training of pharmacists. Un- initial step to improve the medication ers States and local governments to fortunately, Medicare does not. use process. This will help Medicare spur economic development, protect Indeed, payment for prescription beneficiaries immediately by ensuring the environment, coordinate transpor- drugs in almost all types of health that each precious dollar spent out-of- tation and infrastructure needs, and plans and programs focuses on pay- pocket is spent wisely on a streamlined preserve our communities. ment for the product and the associ- and effective drug therapy regimen. America has grown from East to ated costs of its distribution to pa- This is an important benefit that we West, as well as from an urban setting tients. The logical financial incentive can deliver now while Congress works to suburban one. The Nation’s sweep- therefore is to dispense more medica- to address the more difficult economic ing growth can be attributed to many tions, not fewer. Payment to the phar- and political issues impacting a pre- things, including a strong economy and macist for time spent in reducing the scription drug benefit. transportation and technology ad- number of medications the patient is In addition, the quality improvement vancements that allow people to live taking or enhancing the patient’s abil- and cost-control resulting from this greater distances from work. Due in ity to understand and more properly benefit establishes a critical infra- part to inadequate planning, strip use the medications they do need is structure element for whatever Medi- malls and retail development catering provided only by some forward-think- care prescription drug benefit is ulti- to the automobile have become the ing payers and programs. Unfortu- mately put in place. By supporting trademark of the American landscape. nately, Medicare is not among them. pharmacists who are working to im- In the wake of the post-World War II Access to pharmacists’ collaborative prove the efficacy and cost-effective- building boom, my hometown of War- drug therapy management services is ness of medication regimens, as well as wick, RI had experienced the type of particularly important right now, reducing preventable medication-re- development that too often offends the while many Medicare beneficiaries are lated complications and adverse drug eye and saps our economic strength. struggling to pay substantial out-of- events that result in unnecessary Due to a lack of planning, incremental pocket costs for their prescription health care expenditures, we can en- and haphazard development occurred medications. On average, persons aged hance the prospects of achieving an af- through a mixture of incompatible zon- 65 and older currently take 5 or more fordable Medicare drug benefit that ing decisions. Industrial and commer- medications each day. These medica- will bring real value to beneficiaries cial facilities and residential homes tions are often prescribed by several and taxpayers alike. were frequently and inappropriately different physicians for concurrent Recognition of qualified pharmacists sited next to each other. The local chronic and acute conditions. Recently as providers within the Medicare pro- newspaper described the city as a ‘‘sub- published research has indicated that gram is the logical and very affordable urban nightmare’’. However, we drug-related problems cost the U.S. first step in establishing the essential learned that proper approaches to plan- health care system as much as $177 bil- infrastructure of a Medicare prescrip- ning would help every state meet its lion each year, an amount equal to the tion drug benefit. As the Institute of challenges, whether it is preserving ten-year cost projections for some of Medicine report ‘‘To Err is Human: limited open space in the East or pro- the more modest Medicare prescription Building a Safer Health System’’ stat- tecting precious drinking water sup- drug coverage proposals now being dis- ed: ‘‘Because of the immense variety plies in the West. cussed. A substantial portion of this and complexity of medications now The Community Character Act will expense is preventable through collabo- available, it is impossible for nurses benefit each community and neighbor- rative patient care services provided by and doctors to keep up with all of the hood by providing $25 million per year pharmacists working with patients and information required for safe medica- to States and tribes for the purpose of their physicians. tion use. The pharmacist has become land use planning. The bill recognizes With careful examination of a pa- an essential resource . . . and thus ac- that land use planning is appropriately tient’s total drug regimen, pharmacists cess to his or her expertise must be vested at the state and local levels, and can eliminate unnecessary or counter- possible at all times.’’ This legislation accords States and tribes flexibility in productive treatments. For example, will empower Medicare to catch up on using their money. Importantly, the pharmacists working closely with the this important health care quality legislation also recognizes that the health care team can identify or pre- issue. Pharmacists’ collaborative drug Federal Government should play a role vent duplicate medications, drugs that therapy management services can and in financing these activities. Through cancel each other out, or combinations will make a real difference in the lives enactment of transportation, housing, that can damage hearts or kidneys. of Medicare beneficiaries. I encourage environmental, energy, and economic Pharmacists may also find that a my colleagues on both sides of the aisle development laws and requirements, newer multi-action drug may be ex- to give this proposal their serious con- Congress has created a demand for changed for two older drugs or a slight- sideration. state and local planning. In fact, the ly more expensive drug may be sub- Community Character Act should be stituted for a less expensive alternative By Mr. CHAFEE (for himself, Mr. viewed as providing the federal pay- that causes side effects and results in BENNETT, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. ment for an unfunded mandate whose the patient either taking additional LEVIN, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. BINGA- account is overdue. medication or stopping their medica- MAN, Mr. CLELAND, and Mr. LIE- The Senators who have sponsored tion with the result that their medical BERMAN): this bill represent geographically di- condition worsens. S. 975. A bill to improve environ- verse states, from Rhode Island to New The overuse of medications is par- mental policy by providing assistance Mexico and from Georgia to Utah. This ticularly common in the elderly, who for State and tribal land use planning, bipartisan bill represents a small in- tend to have more chronic conditions to promote improved quality of life, re- vestment in our communities, but one that call for drug treatment. In addi- gionalism, and sustainable economic that will yield large dividends to com- tion, physiological changes that occur development, and for other purposes; to munities in each corner of the nation. naturally in the aging process diminish the Committee on Environment and I ask unanimous consent that the the body’s ability to process medica- Public Works. text of the bill, a summary of the bill, tions, increasing the likelihood of Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, today I and letters of support for the bill be medication-related complications. am introducing the Community Char- printed in the RECORD. The pharmacist’s specialized training acter Act of 2001, together with Sen- There being no objection, the mate- in drug therapy management has been ators BENNETT, SPECTER, JEFFORDS, rial was ordered to be printed in the demonstrated repeatedly to improve CLELAND, LEVIN, BINGAMAN, and LIE- RECORD, as follows: the quality of care patients receive and BERMAN. This legislation provides Fed- S. 975 to control health care costs associated eral assistance to States and Indian Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- with medication complications. As a tribes to create or update statewide or resentatives of the United States of America in precursor to a prescription drug ben- tribal land use planning legislation. Congress assembled,

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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (A) SUBMISSION.—A State or tribal govern- (3) result in multijurisdictional govern- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Community ment may submit to the Secretary, in such mental cooperation, to the maximum extent Character Act of 2001’’. form as the Secretary may require, an appli- practicable, particularly in the case of land SEC. 2. FINDINGS. cation for a grant under this section to be use plans based on watershed boundaries; Congress finds that— used for 1 or more of the types of projects au- (4) encourage the participation of the pub- (1) inadequate land use planning at the thorized by subsection (c). lic in the development, adoption, and updat- State and tribal levels contributes to— (B) APPROVAL.—The Secretary shall— ing of land use plans; (A) increased public and private capital (i) not less often than annually, complete a (5) provide for the periodic updating of land costs for public works infrastructure devel- review of the applications for grants that are use plans; and opment; received under this section; and (6) include approaches to land use planning (B) environmental degradation; (ii) award grants to States and tribal gov- that are consistent with established profes- (C) weakened regional economic develop- ernments that the Secretary determines sional land use planning standards. ment; and rank the highest using the ranking criteria (c) USE OF GRANT FUNDS.—Grant funds re- (D) loss of community character; specified in paragraph (3). ceived by a State or tribal government under (2) land use planning is rightfully within (3) RANKING CRITERIA.—In evaluating appli- subsection (a) may be used for a project— the jurisdiction of State, tribal, and local cations for grants from eligible States and (1) to carry out, or obtain technical assist- governments; tribal governments under this section, the ance with which to carry out— (3) comprehensive land use planning and Secretary shall consider the following cri- (A) development or revision of land use community development should be supported teria: planning legislation; by Federal, State, and tribal governments; (A) As a fundamental priority, the extent (B) research and development relating to (4) States and tribal governments should to which a State or tribal government has in land use plans, and other activities relating provide a proper climate and context effect inadequate or outmoded land use plan- to the development of State, tribal, or local through legislation in order for comprehen- ning legislation. land use plans, that result in long-term pol- sive land use planning, community develop- (B) The extent to which a grant will facili- icy guidelines for growth and development; ment, and environmental protection to tate development or revision of land use (C) workshops, education of and consulta- occur; plans consistent with updated land use plan- tion with policymakers, and participation of (5)(A) many States and tribal governments ning legislation. the public in the land use planning process; have outmoded land use planning legislation; (C) The extent to which development or re- and and vision of land use plans will facilitate (D) integration of State, regional, tribal, (B) many States and tribal governments multistate land use planning. or local land use plans with Federal land use are undertaking efforts to update and reform (D) The extent to which the area under the plans; land use planning legislation; jurisdiction of a State or tribal government (2) to provide funding to units of general (6) the Federal Government and States is experiencing significant growth. purpose local government to carry out land should support the efforts of tribal govern- (E) The extent to which the project to be use planning activities consistent with land ments to develop and implement land use funded using a grant will protect the envi- use planning legislation; or plans to improve environmental protection, ronment and promote economic develop- (3) to acquire equipment or information housing opportunities, and socioeconomic ment. technology to facilitate State, tribal, or conditions for Indian tribes; and (F) The extent to which a State or tribal local land use planning. (7) the coordination of use of State and government has committed financial re- (d) PILOT PROJECTS FOR LOCAL GOVERN- MENTS.—A State may include in its applica- tribal resources with local land use plans re- sources to comprehensive land use planning. tion for a grant under this section a request quires additional planning at the State and (b) ELIGIBILITY.—A State or tribal govern- for additional grant funds with which to as- tribal levels. ment shall be eligible to receive a grant sist units of general purpose local govern- SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. under subsection (a) if the State or tribal ment in carrying out pilot projects to carry In this Act: government demonstrates that the project, out land use planning activities consistent (1) LAND USE PLAN.—The term ‘‘land use or the goal of the project, to be funded by with land use planning legislation. plan’’ means a plan for development of an the grant promotes land use planning activi- (e) AMOUNT OF GRANTS.— area that recognizes the physical, environ- ties that— (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in mental, economic, social, political, aes- (1) are comprehensive in nature and, to the paragraph (2), the amount of a grant to a thetic, and related factors of the area. maximum extent practicable— State or tribal government under subsection (2) LAND USE PLANNING LEGISLATION.—The (A) promote environmental protection (in- (a) shall not exceed $1,000,000. term ‘‘land use planning legislation’’ means cluding air and water quality); (2) ADDITIONAL AMOUNT.—The Secretary a statute, regulation, executive order, or (B) take into consideration— may award a State up to an additional other action taken by a State or tribal gov- (i) public works infrastructure in existence $100,000 to fund pilot projects under sub- ernment to guide, regulate, or assist in the at the time at which the grant is to be made; section (d). planning, regulation, and management of— and (f) COST SHARING.— (A) environmental resources; (ii) future infrastructure needs, such as (1) IN GENERAL.—The Federal share of the (B) public works infrastructure; needs identified in— cost of a project funded with a grant under (C) regional economic development; (I) the needs assessments required under subsection (a) shall not exceed 90 percent. (D) current and future development prac- sections 516(2) and 518(b) of the Federal (2) GRANTS TO TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS.—The tices; and Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. Secretary may increase the Federal share in (E) other activities related to the pattern 1375(2), 1377(b)) and subsections (h) and (i)(4) the case of a grant to a tribal government if and scope of future land use. of section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water the Secretary determines that the tribal (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ Act (42 U.S.C. 300j–12); and government does not have sufficient funds to means the Secretary of Commerce, acting (II) the State long-range transportation pay the non-Federal share of the cost of the through the Assistant Secretary of Com- plan developed under section 135(e) of title project. merce for Economic Development. 23, United States Code; (g) AUDITS.— (4) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means a (C) promote sustainable economic develop- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Inspector General of State, the District of Columbia, the Com- ment (including regional economic develop- the Department of Commerce may conduct monwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Is- ment) and social equity; an audit of a portion of the grants awarded lands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Com- (D) enhance community character; under this section to ensure that the grant monwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (E) conserve historic, scenic, natural, and funds are used for the purposes specified in (5) TRIBAL GOVERNMENT.—The term ‘‘tribal cultural resources; and this section. government’’ means the tribal government (F) provide for a range of affordable hous- (2) USE OF AUDIT RESULTS.—The results of of an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of ing options; an audit conducted under paragraph (1) and the Indian Self-Determination and Edu- (2) promote land use plans that contain an any recommendations made in connection cation Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)). implementation element that— with the audit shall be taken into consider- SEC. 4. GRANTS TO STATES AND TRIBAL GOVERN- (A) includes a timetable for action and a ation in awarding any future grant under MENTS TO UPDATE LAND USE PLAN- definition of the respective roles and respon- this section to a State or tribal government. NING LEGISLATION. sibilities of agencies, local governments, and (3) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 3 (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.— other stakeholders; years after the date of enactment of this (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall estab- (B) is consistent with the capital budget Act, the Inspector General of the Depart- lish a program to award grants to States and objectives of the State or tribal government; ment of Commerce shall submit to Congress tribal governments eligible for funding under and a report that provides a description of the subsection (b) to promote comprehensive (C) provides a framework for decisions re- management of the program established land use planning at the State, tribal, and lating to the siting of infrastructure develop- under this section (including a description of local levels. ment, including development of utilities and the allocation of grant funds awarded under (2) GRANT APPLICATIONS.— utility distribution systems; this section).

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(h) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— gram to provide grants to States and tribal lenge of reforming outdated planning stat- (1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be governments on a competitive basis for the utes and supporting planning as the basis for appropriated to carry out this section development or revision of land use planning smart growth. Currently, more than half the $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 legislation. States and tribal governments states are still operating under planning through 2006. are eligible for grants if their land use plan- statutes devised in the 1920s. And, even in (2) AVAILABILITY FOR TRIBAL GOVERN- ning activities promotes certain elements, those states with updated planning laws, MENTS.—Of the amount made available under such as environmental protection, public communities are struggling to find and im- paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, not less than works infrastructure, and sustainable eco- plement tools to grow smarter and in ways 5 percent shall be available to make grants nomic development. consistent with the values and vision of the to tribal governments to the extent that States and tribes that receive these grants citizens. Thus far in 2001, twenty-seven gov- there are sufficient tribal governments that may use them to develop or revise land use ernors have initiated some type smart are eligible for funding under subsection (b) planning legislation, conduct research and growth proposals and there is pending legis- and that submit applications. development relating to land use plans, or lative or executive activity related to plan- SEC. 5. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRA- funding to local governments to carry out ning, growth and land use in twenty-two TION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. land use planning activities consistent with states. This if happening in states as diverse (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may de- state planning legislation. This section also as Oklahoma and New York, Montana and velop voluntary educational and informa- provides for local government pilot projects Massachusetts. tional programs for the use of State, tribal, related to land use planning. We believe this bill will support an array of and local land use planning and zoning offi- The bill provides $25 million each year for state, regional and local efforts to promote cials. fiscal years 2002–2006 and caps grants at $ 1 improved quality of life, economic develop- (b) TYPES OF PROGRAMS.—Programs devel- million ($1.1 million if funding local pilot ment and community livability through bet- oped under subsection (a) may include— projects), subject to a 10 percent match. Five ter planning. Grants could be used to obtain (1) exchange of technical land use planning percent of the annual authorization is set technical assistance and support for a state’s information; aside for tribal governments to the extent review and implementation of growth and (2) electronic databases containing data that there are sufficient eligible applica- planning laws. Activities such as researching relevant to land use planning; tions. and drafting state policies, conducting work- (3) other technical land use planning as- Section 5 shops, holding public forums, promoting re- sistance to facilitate access to, and use of, This section authorizes the Economic De- gional cooperation and supporting state techniques and principles of land use plan- velopment Administration to provide vol- planning initiatives would qualify for federal ning; and untary educational and informational pro- assistance. We also believe provisions allow- (4) such other types of programs as the grams for the use of State, local, and tribal ing grants for acquiring new information Secretary determines to be appropriate. land use planning and zoning officials. The technology to facilitate planning, pilot (c) CONSULTATION AND COOPERATION.—The projects to support innovative planning at Secretary shall carry out subsection (a) in bill authorizes $1 million per year for five years for this purpose. the local level and the development of tech- consultation and cooperation with— nical assistance programs through the Eco- (1) the Administrator of the Environ- nomic Development Administration would AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION, mental Protection Agency; provide important and needed assistance for Washington, DC, May 24, 2001. (2) the Secretary of Transportation; local governments and communities. Hon. LINCOLN CHAFEE, (3) the Secretary of Agriculture; This legislation promotes smart growth U.S. Senate, (4) the heads of other Federal agencies; principles and encourages states to create or Washington, DC. (5) State, tribal, and local governments; update the framework necessary for good DEAR SENATOR CHAFEE: The American and planning. It creates a federal partnership Planning Association is pleased to endorse (6) nonprofit organizations that promote with communities through incentives, not the Community Character Act of 2001. APA land use planning at the State, tribal, and mandates. The bill does not mandate that is heartened by the introduction of this leg- local levels. states implement specific changes but rather islation and the assistance it would provide (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— seeks to support and inform that process to the numerous states and communities There is authorized to be appropriated to once it is underway. This program is a mod- struggling with the consequences of change, carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of est investment that will bring substantial whether it be growth and development or fiscal years 2002 through 2006. dividends in improving the livability of cit- economic decline. This legislation recognizes ies, towns, and neighborhoods throughout that the federal government can, and should, COMMUNITY CHARACTER ACT OF 2001— the nation. be a constructive partner with those commu- SECTION-BY-SECTION SUMMARY The American Planning Association ap- nities seeking innovative solutions to im- SUMMARY plauds your outstanding leadership and vi- proving local quality of life through better The Community Character Act of 2001 sion in introducing the Community Char- planning and land use. APA, with more than seeks to provide much needed funding to acter Act and urges the Senate to enact this 30,000 members, is the largest private organi- State and tribal governments for the devel- legislation. zation working to promote planning for com- opment and revision of land use planning Sincerely, munities that effectively meets the needs of tools. Up-to-date statewide planning statutes BRUCE MCCLENDON, our people, now and in the future. and guidelines will allow state and local gov- President. Planning is the single most effective way ernments to meet future growth demands to deal with growth issues facing states and while preserving the economic, natural, cul- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, communities. Passage of the Community tural, and historic resources of our commu- Washington, DC, May 24, 2001. Character Act is among the most important nities. Hon. LINCOLN D. CHAFEE, and beneficial things Congress could do to Russell Senate Office Building, SECTION BY SECTION help promote local solutions to such pressing Washington, DC. Section 1 issues as downtown revitalization, traffic DEAR SENATOR CHAFEE: On behalf of its Short Title.—the Community Character congestion, urban sprawl and open space pro- more than 760,000 members, the NATIONAL Act of 2001. tection. ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) sup- Section 2 This legislation responds to widespread cit- ports your introduction of the Community Provides Congressional findings regarding izen interest in smart growth by providing Character Act, which provide grants to as- the benefits of planning at the State, local, critical resources to help state and local po- sist state governments in developing or up- and tribal levels. litical leaders, business and environmental dating their land use planning legislation. interests, and others manage change. In a re- Section 3 NAR supports this bill because it: cent national voter survey, APA found that Recognizes that land use planning is right- Provides definitions of key terms in the an overwhelming majority of Americans, re- legislation. ‘‘Land use planning legislation’’ fully a State and local government function; gardless of political affiliation, geographic Provides needed assistance to states and is defined as a statute, regulation, executive locale, or demographic group, believe Con- localities to better plan for inevitable order or other action taken by a State or gress should take action to support state and growth; tribal government to guide, regulate, or as- local smart growth initiatives. Seventy- Requires that planning performed under sist in the planning, regulation, and manage- eight percent of those surveyed believe it is this Act must provide for housing oppor- ment of environmental resources, public important for the 107th Congress to help tunity and choice and promote affordable works infrastructure, regional economic de- communities solve problems associated with housing; velopment, and development practices and urban growth. Moreover, three-quarters of Promotes improved quality of life, sustain- other activities related to the pattern and voters also support providing incentives to able economic development, and protection scope of future land use. help promote smart growth and improve of the environment. Section 4 planning. In adopting our Smart Growth principles, This section authorizes the Economic De- The Community Character Act provides NAR recognized that property owners, home- velopment Administration to establish a pro- vital assistance to meet the serious chal- buyers, and REALTORS® have a great deal

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This nities have not planned for growth, they may The Community Character Act makes the would allow us to improve the eco- overreact to growth pressures by adopting federal government a partner with states, re- system and store water from the wet excessive regulations that distort real estate gions and tribal governments that want to years and use it in the dry years to markets and make homeownership less at- plan for future growth. We thank you for benefit people, the environment, and tainable. Planning in advance to accommo- your leadership and look forward to working farmers. date growth and protect the quality of life is with you to pass this timely legislation. the better approach, and the Community Sincerely, I began writing this bill last Decem- Character Act would promote this needed DON CHEN, ber with the aim of finding something planning. Director. to which all of the major stakeholders We commend your efforts in introducing could agree—the large urban water the Community Character Act and we look By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: users, the city of San Jose, the city of forward to working with you toward its S. 976. A bill to provide authorization Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, adoption. and funding for the enhancement of all of the agricultural water contrac- Sincerely, ecosystems, water supply, and water LEE L. VERSTANDIG, tors, and a myriad of environmental Senior Vice President. quality of the State of California, to leaders. the Committee on Energy and Natural I have come to the conclusion that it THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND, Resources. is impossible, after 7 years of trying, to Washington, DC, May 24, 2001. Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, yes- get them all on the same page, let Hon. LINCOLN D. CHAFEE, terday Congressman KEN CALVERT alone the same line. So either we do Chair Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Con- from Riverside, CA, and I held a press nothing and sit back and wait for a trol, and Risk Assessment, Committee on conference so each of us could intro- Environment and Public Works, water crisis or we try to do the mod- duce a bill, Mr. CALVERT in the House Senate Dirksen Office Building, Washington, erate, the prudent, and the effective and I in the Senate. DC. thing. This bill I am going to introduce DEAR SENATOR CHAFEE: I am writing to ad- The bill I am sending to the desk for today for reference to committee ad- vise you of the Trust for Public Land’s un- reference to committee is a 7-year au- qualified support for the Community Char- dresses a very complicated and com- thorization bill. It essentially author- acter Act of 2001. plex problem in California, and that is izes the record of decision of a program The legislation you are introducing today water. It is my very strong belief that known as CALFED. In California, there will provide communities across the nation the energy crisis that we see taking with an important and adaptive new tool to are two big water projects. One is the place in California is a forerunner of address the land-use challenges they face. Central Valley Water Project owned by what is going to happen with water. More than ever, states and localities are the Federal Government. That is the seeking innovative ways to balance their The only question is when. California has a population of 34 million people. It Federal interest. The Federal Govern- economic development and environmental ment built it and owns it. The other is protection needs. The Community Character is bigger than 21 other States and the Act will provide much-needed support to the District of Columbia put together. It is the California Water Project owned by many state and local jurisdictions working expected to grow to 50 million in 20 the State of California, built by Gov- to craft this vital balance through their years. ernor Pat Brown back in the 1960s. land-use planning processes. This visionary Our State has the same water infra- This is, in essence, a State-Federal bill aptly recognizes the inextricable links effort to improve the water infrastruc- between public infrastructure, private devel- structure that it had in 1970 when we were about 16 million people, and every ture, to clean up the ecosystems, and opment, and open space preservation, and its to begin to build an infrastructure that competitive-grant approach will allow for year California grows from 700,000 to 1 appropriate incentive-based federal assist- million people. It was 800,000 this past can handle the demands of the next 50 ance to state and local planning efforts. The year. years. Trust for Public Land particularly appre- We are the sixth largest economy, The bill authorizes the ecosystem ciates the on-the-ground successes your leg- not in the Nation, but in the world. We restoration program, and it fully au- islation will spawn through local pilot are the No. 1 agricultural producing thorizes all of the environmental projects; the inclusion of tribal governments State in the Nation. We are the leading projects listed in the record of deci- as eligible grant recipients, and the benefits sion. This includes improving fish pas- these funds will afford to Indian land man- producer of dairy products, wine and agement; and the broader effects that en- grapes, strawberries, almonds, lettuce, sages, restoring streams, rivers, and hanced land-use planning will bring to the tomatoes, and the list goes on and on. habitats, and improving water quality. American landscape. All of these need water. The bill authorizes 580,000 acre feet of We look forward to timely enactment of We are a growing high-tech State water in the first year through the en- the Community Character Act, and to hear- with an increasing need for access to vironmental water account, and the ing from you as to how we might be of assist- high-quality water. We have more en- bill essentially authorizes the first ance in your efforts. three storage projects, off-stream Sincerely, dangered species than any other State water storage, listed in stage 1 of the ALAN FRONT, except Hawaii. And, of course, Cali- Senior Vice President. fornia, again, has this large population. record of decision: Enlarging the Los Our water needs are tremendous. So we Vaqueros Reservoir, subject to a vote SMART GROWTH AMERICA, need to get ready for the future, and we of the people of Contra Costa County; Washington, DC, May 24, 2001. need to do this in an environmentally raising Shasta Dam; and constructing Hon. LINCOLN CHAFEE, sensitive way. the delta wetlands project which in- U.S. Senate, If there is one lesson we can learn volves flooding two delta islands for Washington, DC. storage and using the other two islands DEAR SENATOR CHAFEE: Smart Growth from California’s energy crisis, it is America would like to commend you on the that the time to address a crisis is not for ecosystem protection. The end re- introduction of the Community Character while it is happening but before it hap- sult of these three storage projects will Act of 2001. We support both the bill and pens. California is now struggling to be 2.3 million acre feet of new water your efforts to assist states, multi-state re- build more powerplants while also storage. gions and tribal governments in their efforts doing everything possible to reduce de- Some reporting and financial anal- to revise their land use planning legislation mand through increased efficiency and ysis must still be completed. CALFED and develop comprehensive plans. Planning for future growth and directing conservation. But because we started expects these projects will have no ad- development so that it strengthens existing so late, we are likely going to have verse impacts, so we need to get start- communities while building upon their phys- some serious problems this summer, ed to make sure they can get in the ical, cultural and historical assets is integral and that is why it is even more impor- line and get going.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5711 I do not believe we can meet all of crop that provides benefit to the soil, S. 978. A bill to provide for improved our future water needs without in- by fixing nitrogen, breaking weed and management of, and increased account- creased water storage, water storage disease cycles, and reducing the need ability for, outfitted activities by that is environmentally benign, that is for field burning. Dryland farmers in which the public gains access to and off stream, and that provides flexi- northern Idaho for years have rotated occupancy and use of Federal land, and bility in the system for us to increase wheat, canola, and dry peas, lentils or for other purposes; to the Committee water supply, improve water quality, chickpeas. As prices have dropped for on Energy and Natural Resources. and enhance ecosystem restoration. all commodities, including pulses, we Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I am Recharging groundwater, water recy- have seen a shift in production pat- pleased to introduce today in conjunc- cling and reuse, conservation, and terns which have decreased the produc- tion with my colleagues, Mr. MUR- smarter use of the big pumps in the tion of dry peas and lentils. KOWSKI, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. BENNETT, Mr. system are all tools we can use to help Current wheat prices are no better CAMPBELL, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. HATCH, Mr. us meet our water needs. than dry pea prices, pound for pound, SMITH of Oregon, Mr. STEVENS, and Mr. I am concerned this may not even be but a banker will lend money to a THOMAS, the Outfitter Policy Act of enough. We live in an area, though, grower of wheat and oilseeds because 2001. where large new dams are extraor- there is a loan program and LDP. The This legislation is very similar to dinarily controversial. So there is one depressed markets have forced dryland legislation I introduced in past con- thing left, and that is to take water farmers across the northen tier of the gresses. As that legislation did, this from the wet years and store it in an United States to abandon pulses in bill would put into law many of the environmentally sound way to use dur- favor of traditional farm program crops management practices by which Fed- ing the dry years. like wheat, oilseeds, and barley. eral land management agencies have The bill I am presenting is balanced. This bill attempts to remedy this sit- successfully managed the outfitter and It says, in essence, that the storage uation by creating a loan rate for dry guide industry on National Forests, projects go ahead at the same time as peas, lentils, and chickpeas with sup- National Parks and other Federal lands the environmental projects. I believe port equivalent to the loan programs over many decades. very strongly that we are not going to for spring wheat and canola. The bill The bill recognizes that many Ameri- be able to solve the problem just with mirrors existing statutory authority cans want and seek out the skills and environmental measures, that we need for the loan programs established for experience of commercial outfitters additional water storage as well. other crops by creating floor prices and guides to help them enjoy a safe This is not a flash in the pan. I did based from 85 percent of a five-year and pleasant journey. not just arrive at this. A native-born Olympic average. The approximate The Outfitter Policy Act’s primary Californian, I have watched this for cost of the bill, and benefits to pulse purpose is to ensure accessibility to years and years, and for the last 7 growers, would be about $8.5 million public lands by all segments of the pop- years in the Senate I have spent an annually. ulation and maintain the availability When we passed the last farm bill, enormous amount of time—probably 50, of quality recreation services to the the goal was to have farmers farm the 60 meetings—with the stakeholders on public. Outfitters and guides across the land and not the programs. As prices all sides of this issue. It is my judg- nation provide opportunities for out- have dropped, we are again seeing ment that we must have this addi- door recreation for many families and planting decisions made based on the tional storage in addition to the eco- groups who would otherwise find the programs available, which has made systems work. backcountry inaccessible. pulse crops less attractive in a rota- It is not going to be a perfect bill. It Previous hearings and discussions on tion. As we begin the process of reau- is a big bill. It is a State-Federal part- prior versions of this legislation helped thorizing the farm bill, we will work to nership. In my view, water and energy to refine the bill I am introducing make sure that pulses are included so today. This process provided the in- are the two essentials that can keep that farmers will be competitive with the California economy alive and keep tended opportunity for discussion. As other crops grown in the area. well as it allowed for the examination its people flourishing. I hope it will Mr. BURNS. Mr. President, I rise of the historical practices that have of- have a favorable response in the com- today as a proud cosponsor of this fered consistent, reliable outfitter mittee and in this Chamber. amendment to the Agricultural Market services to the public. Transition Act. It would require the By Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Mr. Congress has twice addressed this Secretary of Agriculture to make non- BURNS, Mr. BAUCUS, Ms. CANT- issue with respect to the National Park recourse marketing assistance loans WELL, Mr. CONRAD, Mr. CRAPO, System permits, originally estab- and loan deficiency payments available Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. DORGAN, Mr. lishing standards for Park Service ad- to producers of dry peas, lentils, and JOHNSON, and Mrs. MURRAY): ministration of guide/outfitter permits chickpeas. S. 977. A bill to amend the Agricul- This amendment will go a long way on their lands in 1965 and amending tural Market Transition Act to require toward giving producers of these com- that system in 1998. Therefore, it is ap- the Secretary of Agriculture to make modities an equal opportunity to ob- propriate to set similar legislative nonrecourse marketing assistance tain the same financial opportunities standards for other public land systems loans and loan deficiency payments as other producers now receive. such as Forest Service and Bureau of available to producers of dry peas, len- We encourage our producers to grow Land Management lands. However, tils, and chickpeas; to the Committee what is often referred to as alternative these and other land management on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- crops. Producers have listened and agencies are now without Congres- estry. they are successfully marketing these sional guidance, and instead rules, per- Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I rise crops. The actions of this bill will now mit terms and conditions and other in- today to introduce the ‘‘Dry Pea, Len- provide these innovative producers tricacies are often left to local agency til, and Chickpea Marketing Assistance with the same economic benefits as personnel. The Outfitter Policy Act Loan Act,’’ a bill to authorize a mar- producers of other crops. These farmers would alleviate the discord involved in keting loan program and loan defi- have dared to try something different land management permitting, pro- ciency payments, or LDPs, for pulse and the least we can do is support them viding consistent guidance on the ad- crops which include peas, lentils, and for they’re daring. ministration of guide/outfitter permits chickpeas. I am pleased that Senators I look forward to working with my for the other Federal land management BURNS, BAUCUS, CANTWELL, CONRAD, colleagues on this legislation. agencies. CRAPO, DASCHLE, DORGAN, JOHNSON and The Outfitter Policy Act provides the MURRAY have joined as original cospon- By Mr. CRAIG (for himself, Mr. basic terms and conditions necessary sors. MURKOWSKI, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. to sustain the substantial investment Pulses are grown across the northern BENNETT, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. often needed to provide the level of tier of the United States. Traditionally CRAPO, Mr. HATCH, Mr. SMITH of service demanded by the public. How- pulses have been grown as a rotation Oregon, and Mr. THOMAS): ever, the bill provides the agencies

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5712 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 ample flexibility to adjust use, condi- SENATE RESOLUTION 96—EX- provide ‘‘Not a charity, But a Chance’’ tions, and permit terms. All of which PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE for those in need. Goodwill began by must be consistent with agency man- SENATE THAT A COMMEMORA- collection donated clothing and house- agement plans and policies for resource TIVE POSTAGE STAMP SHOULD hold goods and having them repaired conservation. The Outfitter Policy Act BE ISSUED TO HONOR DR. by the disabled and the extremely poor. strives to provide a stable, consistent EDGAR J. HELMS This work is still central to Goodwill’s operations. For four decades, Dr. Helms regulatory climate which encourages Mr. KERRY (for himself, Mr. LUGAR, labored to provide opportunities for qualified entrants to the guide/outfit- Mr. DURBIN, Mr. KENNEDY, and Ms. those in need, telling his employees to ting business, while giving the agencies SNOWE) submitted the following resolu- ‘‘be dissatisfied with [their] work until and operators clear directions. tion; which was referred to the Com- every handicapped and unfortunate The Outfitter Policy Act is a meas- mittee on Governmental Affairs: ure that will facilitate access to public person in [their communities had] an S. RES. 96 opportunity to develop to his fullest lands by the outfitted public, while Resolved, providing incentives to outfitters to usefulness and to enjoy a maximum of SECTION 1. SENSE OF THE SENATE THAT A COM- abundant living.’’ provide the high quality services over MEMORATIVE POSTAGE STAMP time. It is necessary to ensure that SHOULD BE ISSUED TO HONOR DR. Today, Goodwill is an international members of the public who need and EDGAR J. HELMS. movement, providing services for over (a) FINDINGS.—The Senate finds the fol- 440,000 people each year in almost rely on guides and outfitters for rec- lowing: reational access to public lands will every state in the nation, as well as (1) Dr. Helms was born in a wilderness lum- more than 50 countries. In 2000, more continue to receive safe, quality serv- ber camp in upstate New York on January than 77,000 people found employment as ices. I look forward to considering this 19, 1863, and passed away on December 23, a result of the assistance provided by legislation in the coming session of the 1942, at the age of 79. Goodwill. Goodwill has been com- 107th Congress. (2) Dr. Helms established the Church of All Nations in Boston’s troubled South End to mended by every U.S. President since f provide a spiritual haven and a center for job Truman, and the first full week of May is traditionally proclaimed ‘‘Goodwill STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED training for the poor and destitute. (3) In 1902, Dr. Helms founded Goodwill In- Industries Week.’’ Dr. Helms’s founda- RESOLUTIONS dustries, Inc. (in this section referred to as tion remains an exceptional example of ‘‘Goodwill’’), a nonprofit organization estab- how capitalism and community activ- lished to collect unwanted clothing and ism can work together to improve life SENATE RESOLUTION 95—DESIG- household goods from Boston’s wealthy citi- for all segments of society. In honor of NATING AUGUST 3, 2001, AS ‘‘NA- zens to allow poor immigrants to repair the 100th anniversary of Goodwill in TIONAL COURT REPORTING AND them for resale, thereby giving employment 2002 and of Dr. Helms’s long-lasting CAPTIONING DAY’’ to relatively unskilled people as well as giv- ing them a source of inexpensive clothing contributions to the nation’s poor and Mr. BREAUX submitted the fol- and other goods. disabled, I am proud to offer this reso- lowing resolution; which was referred (4) Dr. Helms often denied himself basic lution expressing the sense of the Sen- to the Committee on the Judiciary: comforts to save money for larger purposes. ate that the United States Postal Serv- S. RES. 95 (5) In the mid-1930’s, Goodwill changed ice issue a commemorative Stamp hon- from a work relief organization to one that Whereas for millennia, individuals have oring Dr. Edgar J. Helms. primarily served people with disabilities. wanted the spoken word translated into text (6) Goodwill played a key role during World f to record history and to accomplish this task War II by providing workers who produced have relied on scribes; SENATE RESOLUTION 97—HON- many basic necessities for the war effort. Whereas the profession of scribe was born ORING THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS (7) Goodwill serves people with physical, with the rise of civilization; AND COLONEL CHARLES YOUNG mental, and emotional disabilities, and those Whereas in Ancient Egypt, scribes were who face extraordinary barriers to employ- Mr. DEWINE submitted the following considered to be the literate elite, recording ment such as those who are in poverty, in- resolution; which was referred to the laws and other important documents and cluding those who receive public assistance since that time, have served as impartial Committee on the Judiciary: or who are homeless, and those without any witnesses to history; S. RES. 97 work experience. Whereas scribes were present with our Na- Whereas the 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry (8) Goodwill provided services for more tion’s founding fathers as the Declaration of Units, (in this resolution referred to as the than 440,000 people in 2000, and more than Independence and Bill of Rights were draft- ‘Buffalo Soldiers’) have made key contribu- 77,000 of them became employed as a result ed; tions to the history of the United States by of the assistance Goodwill provided. Whereas President Lincoln entrusted fighting to defend and protect our Nation; (9) For almost 100 years, Goodwill has ben- scribes to record the Emancipation Procla- Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers maintained efited millions of Americans by fulfilling the mation; the trails and protected the settler commu- mission set out by Dr. Helms in his message Whereas since the advent of shorthand ma- nities during the period of westward expan- of ‘‘Not Charity But a Chance’’. chines, these scribes have been known as (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense sion; ‘‘court reporters’’ and have had a permanent of the Senate that the Citizens’ Stamp Advi- Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers were among place in courtrooms; sory Committee should recommend to the Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders in Cuba Whereas court reporters are present in Postmaster General that a commemorative during the Spanish-American War, and Congress, preserving Members’ words and ac- postage stamp be issued in 2002 to honor Dr. crossed into Mexico in 1916 under General tions; Edgar J. Helms. John J. Pershing; Whereas court reporters are responsible for Whereas African-American men were draft- SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL TO CITIZENS’ STAMP ADVI- the closed captioning seen scrolling across SORY COMMITTEE. ed into the Buffalo Soldiers to serve on harsh television screens, bringing information to The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit terrain and protect the Mexican Border; more than 28,000,000 hearing impaired Ameri- a copy of this resolution to the chairperson Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers went to cans every day; of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee. North Africa, Iran, and Italy during World Whereas court reporters and captioners War II and served in many positions, includ- translate the spoken word into text and pre- Mr. KERRY. Mr. President, I intro- ing as paratroopers and combat engineers; serve our history; and duce today a resolution proposing a Whereas in the face of fear of a Japanese Whereas whether called the scribes of yes- commemorative stamp honoring Dr. invasion, the Buffalo Soldiers were placed terday, court reporters of today, or real time Edgar J. Helms and the 100th anniver- along the rugged border terrain of the Baja captioners of tomorrow, the individuals that sary of the founding of Goodwill Indus- Peninsula and protected dams, power sta- preserve our Nation’s history are truly the tries. I am pleased to be joined in this tions, and rail lines that were crucial to San guardians of the record: Now, therefore, be it effort by my good friends Senators Diego’s war industries; Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas among these American heroes, LUGAR, DURBIN, KENNEDY, and SNOWE. (1) designates August 3, 2001, as ‘‘National Next year marks the 100th anniver- Colonel Charles Young, of Ripley, Ohio, Court Reporting and Captioning Day’’; and stands out as a shining example of the dedi- (2) requests that the President issue a sary of the founding of Goodwill Indus- cation, service, and commitment of the Buf- proclamation calling on the people of the tries. This non-profit organization was falo Soldiers; United States to observe the day with appro- founded in Boston’s South End by Dr. Whereas Colonel Charles Young, the third priate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Edgar Helms who began Goodwill to African-American to graduate from the

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RES. 99 Games and especially in preparation Liberian government, and several other sta- Whereas for over 100 years, the Olympic for the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt tions within the borders of the United movement has built a more peaceful and bet- Lake City, UT. States, holding commands during most of ter world by educating young people through As I look back on the 1964 Olympic these tours; amateur athletics, by bringing together ath- Games in Tokyo, Japan, I remember Whereas Colonel Charles Young took a letes from many countries in friendly com- how proud I was to be on the U.S. vested interest in the development of Afri- petition, and by forging new relationships can-American youth by serving as an educa- Olympic Team. Carrying the United bound by friendship, solidarity, and fair States flag in the closing ceremonies tor, teaching in local high schools and at play; Wilberforce University in Ohio, and devel- Whereas the United States Olympic Com- was one of the greatest experiences of oping a military training ground for African- mittee is dedicated to coordinating and de- my life. I remember how proud I was to American enlisted men to help them achieve veloping amateur athletic activity in the be an American and an Olympian. I officer status for World War I at Fort United States to foster productive working hold that moment in my heart and re- Huachucha; relationships among sports-related organiza- live it at each new Olympic Games to Whereas Colonel Charles Young achieved tions; this day. so much in the face of race-based adversity Whereas the United States Olympic Com- and while he fought a fatal disease, Bright’s The Olympic motto is ‘‘Swifter, mittee promotes and supports amateur ath- Higher, Stronger’’ and with that ideal, Disease, which eventually took his life; and letic activities involving the United States Whereas there are currently 21 existing and foreign nations; the Olympic Movement brings out the chapters of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Associa- Whereas the United States Olympic Com- very best in all of us, athletes and spec- tion, with 20 domestic chapters and 1 in Ger- mittee promotes and encourages physical fit- tators alike. I believe, along with the many: Now, therefore, be it ness and public participation in amateur United States Olympic Committee, Resolved, That the Senate— athletic activities; that competition and the athletes are (1) honors the bravery and dedication of Whereas the United States Olympic Com- the heart and soul of the Olympic the Buffalo Soldiers throughout United mittee assists organizations and persons con- States and world history; Movement. This is the reason that I cerned with sports in the development of offer this resolution today. (2) honors 1 of the Buffalo Soldiers’ most athletic programs for amateur athletes; distinguished heroes, Colonel Charles Young, Whereas the United States Olympic Com- The United States Olympic Com- for his lifetime achievements; and mittee protects the opportunity of each ama- mittee is to be highly commended for (3) recognizes the continuing legacy of the teur athlete, coach, trainer, manager, ad- the prompt and decisive action it took Buffalo Soldiers throughout the world. ministrator, and official to participate in after accusations of inappropriate so- amateur athletic competition; licitations surfaced. It is also to be f Whereas athletes representing the United commended for establishing the fully States at the Olympic Games have achieved independent, United States Anti great success personally and for the Nation; SENATE RESOLUTION 98—DESIG- Whereas thousands of men and women of Doping Agency, USADA, to address the NATING THE PERIOD BEGINNING the United States are focusing their energy important issues of athlete doping de- ON JUNE 11 AND ENDING ON and skill on becoming part of the United tection, prevention and education. JUNE 15, 2001 AS ‘‘NATIONAL States Olympic Team and aspire to compete USADA is also headquartered in Colo- WORK SAFE WEEK’’ in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt rado Springs and is leading the way for Lake City, Utah; world anti-doping measures. Mr. BOND submitted the following Whereas the Nation takes great pride in I know how much good the games do resolution; which was referred to the the qualities of commitment to excellence, Committee on the Judiciary: grace under pressure, and good will toward for young men and women and for our other competitors exhibited by the athletes country. I am convinced the United S. RES. 98 of the United States Olympic Team; and States Olympic Committee has done Whereas Congress believes that 100 percent Whereas June 23, 2001 is the anniversary of everything in its power to get to the of workplace injuries are preventable when the founding of the modern Olympic move- bottom of allegations, punish those employers and employees work together; ment, representing the date on which the who deserve it, and return the focus of Whereas both employer and employee atti- Congress of Paris approved the proposal of tudes and awareness are essential to main- the Olympic Movement back where it Pierre de Coubertin to found the modern should be, with the athletes. tain an injury-free workplace; Olympics: Now, therefore, be it Whereas the total nationwide workplace Resolved, That the Senate— Most people don’t realize that unlike accident costs in 1998 were $122,600,000,000, (1) supports the goals and ideals of the many of the world’s Olympic teams, with a national average of $28,000 per dis- Olympics; the U.S. Olympic Team gets not one abling injury and $940,000 per work-related (2) calls upon the President to issue a proc- dime of Federal money to subsidize its death; lamation recognizing the anniversary of the sports operations. Our Olympic Team Whereas workplace injuries also carry in- founding of the modern Olympic movement; direct or hidden costs that cannot be cal- is solely supported by the contribu- and tions of millions of Americans and culated, such as property damage, lost pro- (3) calls upon the people of the United duction, and modified duty; and States to observe such anniversary with ap- American businesses and corporations Whereas the period beginning on June 11 propriate ceremonies and activities. which are dedicated to the Olympic and ending on June 15, 2001 will be declared Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President. Movement. Work Safe Week in the State of Missouri: Today I submit a resolution to recog- The Olympic Movement will endure Now, therefore, be it and prosper only by the continued vigi- Resolved, That the Senate— nize and support the United States Olympic Committee and the 2002 Olym- lance and the ongoing commitment of (1) designates the period beginning on June organizers and supporters, and by our 11 and ending on June 15, 2001 as ‘‘National pic Games. Work Safe Week’’ to be recognized by em- There are several reasons why I have unwavering support of the athletes who ployers and employees committing them- a particular interest in the Olympic are the future of the modern Olympic selves to creating an injury-free workplace; Movement and the U.S. Olympic Com- Games. by employers and employees taking all nec- mittee. I am the only Olympian in the As we begin the countdown towards essary steps to achieve this goal; and by em- United States Senate and Congressman the 2002 Olympic Games, my resolution ployers and employees developing the habits JIM RYAN and I are the only two cur- would designate June 23, 2000, as Olym- and approaches that will lead to injury-free pic Day in recognition of the anniver- workplaces throughout the entire year; and rent Members of Congress to have been (2) requests the President to issue a procla- members of an Olympic Team. sary of the founding of the modern mation calling on the people of the United Years ago, I founded the U.S. Olym- Olympic Movement. I urge my col- States to observe the week with appropriate pic Caucus with former Senator Bill leagues to support prompt passage of activities. Bradley and former Congressman Tom this resolution.

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Reduction in income tax rates for indi- Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire) sub- viduals. mitted the following concurrent resolu- tremendous pride he felt upon hearing the ships’s name mentioned during Sec. 102. Increase in amount of income required tion; which was referred to the Com- before phaseout of itemized de- mittee on the Judiciary: radio broadcasts of the surrender. ductions begins. The resolution that Senator SMITH S. CON. RES. 44 Sec. 103. Repeal of phaseout of deduction for and I introduce today reminds federal personal exemptions. Whereas on December 7, 1941, the Imperial departments and agencies to fly the Japanese Navy and Air Force attacked units Subtitle B—Compliance With Congressional of the Armed Forces of the United States United States flag at half/mast on De- Budget Act stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; cember 7, and pays tribute to the Sec. 111. Sunset of provisions of title. Whereas 2,403 members of the Armed United States citizens who died in the TITLE II—CHILD TAX CREDIT Forces of the United States were killed in Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor, and to Subtitle A—In General the attack on Pearl Harbor; the members of the Pearl Harbor Sur- Sec. 201. Modifications to child tax credit. Whereas there are more than 12,000 mem- vivors Association. I conclude by ask- Sec. 202. Sense of the Senate on the modifica- bers of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Associa- ing all of my colleagues to join me this tions to the child tax credit. tion; Memorial Day in remembering and Sec. 203. Expansion of adoption credit and Whereas the 60th anniversary of the attack honoring the 2,403 American sailors adoption assistance programs. on Pearl Harbor will be December 7, 2001; Sec. 204. Refunds disregarded in the adminis- Whereas on August 23, 1994, Public Law and soldiers who were killed at Pearl tration of Federal programs and 103–308 was enacted, designating December 7 Harbor, and all other Americans in uni- federally assisted programs. of each year as National Pearl Harbor Re- form who have died serving their coun- Sec. 205. Dependent care credit. membrance Day; and try. Sec. 206. Allowance of credit for employer ex- Whereas Public Law 103–308, reenacted as f penses for child care assistance. section 129 of title 36, United States Code, re- Sec. 207. Allowance of credit for employer ex- quests the President to issue each year a NOTICE OF HEARING penses for child care assistance. proclamation calling on the people of the SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL PARKS, HISTORIC Subtitle B—Compliance With Congressional United States to observe National Pearl Har- PRESERVATION, AND RECREATION Budget Act bor Remembrance Day with appropriate Sec. 211. Sunset of provisions of title. ceremonies and activities, and all depart- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I would ments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the like to announce for the information of TITLE III—MARRIAGE PENALTY RELIEF Federal Government, and interested organi- the Senate and the public that the Subtitle A—In General zations, groups, and individuals, to fly the scheduled oversight hearing before the Sec. 301. Elimination of marriage penalty in flag of the United States at half-staff each Subcommittee on National Parks, His- standard deduction. December 7 in honor of the individuals who toric Preservation, and Recreation of Sec. 302. Phaseout of marriage penalty in 15- percent bracket. died as a result of their service at Pearl Har- the Committee on Energy and Natural bor: Now, therefore, be it Sec. 303. Marriage penalty relief for earned in- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Resources to be held on Thursday, come credit; earned income to in- resentatives concurring), That the Congress, June 14, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. in room SD– clude only amounts includible in on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- gross income; simplification of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Har- ing in Washington, DC has been can- earned income credit. bor, Hawaii, pays tribute to— celled. The purpose of this hearing had Subtitle B—Compliance With Congressional (1) the United States citizens who died in been to review the implementation of Budget Act the attack; and the Recreation Fee Demonstration Sec. 311. Sunset of provisions of title. (2) the members of the Pearl Harbor Sur- Program and to review efforts to ex- TITLE IV—AFFORDABLE EDUCATION vivors Association. tend or make the program permanent. PROVISIONS Mr. FITZGERALD. Madam Presi- For further information, please con- Subtitle A—Education Savings Incentives dent, I rise today, with my colleague tact Jim O’Toole or Shane Perkins of Sec. 401. Modifications to education individual Senator SMITH of New Hampshire, to the committee staff at (202) 224–1219. retirement accounts. submit a concurrent resolution hon- Sec. 402. Modifications to qualified tuition pro- f oring the American servicemen who grams. were attacked by the Japanese Impe- RESTORING EARNINGS TO LIFT IN- Subtitle B—Educational Assistance rial Forces at Pearl Harbor on Decem- DIVIDUAL AND EMPOWER FAMI- Sec. 411. Permanent extension of exclusion for ber 7, 1941. Senator SMITH submitted a LIES (RELIEF) ACT OF 2001 employer-provided educational as- parallel resolution last year but has al- On May 23, 2001, the Senate amended sistance. lowed me to take the lead on this mat- Sec. 412. Elimination of 60-month limit and in- and passed H.R. 1836, as follows: crease in income limitation on stu- ter this year in light of the special sig- Resolved, That the bill from the House of dent loan interest deduction. nificance of Pearl Harbor remembrance Representatives (H.R. 1836) entitled ‘‘An Act Sec. 413. Exclusion of certain amounts received day to my family. to provide for reconciliation pursuant to sec- under the National Health Service My uncle, Navy Ensign Edward Webb tion 104 of the concurrent resolution on the Corps Scholarship Program and Gosselin, was among the 1,102 Amer- budget for fiscal year 2002.’’, do pass with the the F. Edward Hebert Armed ican seamen killed aboard the battle- following amendment: Forces Health Professions Schol- ship U.S.S. Arizona on December 7, Strike out all after the enacting clause and arship and Financial Assistance insert: Program. 1941. Sec. 414. Exclusion from income of certain Edward had enlisted in the Navy in SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; ETC. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as amounts contributed to Coverdell September of 1940 and reported to his the ‘‘Restoring Earnings To Lift Individuals education savings accounts. first duty station, the Arizona, in May and Empower Families (RELIEF) Act of 2001’’. Subtitle C—Liberalization of Tax-Exempt of 1941. He was 24 years old when he (b) AMENDMENT OF 1986 CODE.—Except as oth- Financing Rules for Public School Construction died. Edward had just graduated from erwise expressly provided, whenever in this Act Sec. 421. Additional increase in arbitrage rebate Yale University and was, in fact, the an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of exception for governmental bonds first Yale graduate to die in World War an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or used to finance educational facili- II. other provision, the reference shall be consid- ties. The Navy later named a destroyer es- ered to be made to a section or other provision Sec. 422. Treatment of qualified public edu- of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. cational facility bonds as exempt cort after Edward, and it was named (c) SECTION 15 NOT TO APPLY.—No amend- facility bonds. the U.S.S. Gosselin. ment made by this Act shall be treated as a Sec. 423. Treatment of bonds issued to acquire Fittingly, after participating in the change in a rate of tax for purposes of section renewable resources on land sub- invasion of Okinawa, the Gosselin had 15 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ject to conservation easement.

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Subtitle D—Other Provisions Subtitle B—Expanding Coverage PART II—TREATMENT OF PLAN AMENDMENTS Sec. 431. Deduction for higher education ex- Sec. 611. Increase in benefit and contribution REDUCING FUTURE BENEFIT ACCRUALS penses. limits. Sec. 659. Notice required for pension plan Sec. 432. Credit for interest on higher education Sec. 612. Plan loans for subchapter S owners, amendments having the effect of loans. partners, and sole proprietors. significantly reducing future ben- Sec. 433. Above-the-line deduction for qualified Sec. 613. Modification of top-heavy rules. efit accruals. emergency response expenses of Sec. 614. Elective deferrals not taken into ac- Subtitle F—Reducing Regulatory Burdens eligible emergency response pro- count for purposes of deduction Sec. 661. Modification of timing of plan valu- fessionals. limits. ations. Sec. 434. Contributions of book inventory. Sec. 615. Repeal of coordination requirements Sec. 662. ESOP dividends may be reinvested Subtitle E—Miscellaneous Education Provisions for deferred compensation plans without loss of dividend deduc- Sec. 441. Short title. of State and local governments tion. Sec. 442. Above-the-line deduction for qualified and tax-exempt organizations. Sec. 663. Repeal of transition rule relating to professional development expenses Sec. 616. Deduction limits. certain highly compensated em- of elementary and secondary Sec. 617. Option to treat elective deferrals as ployees. school teachers. after-tax Roth contributions. Sec. 664. Employees of tax-exempt entities. Sec. 665. Clarification of treatment of employer- Sec. 443. Credit to elementary and secondary Sec. 618. Nonrefundable credit to certain indi- provided retirement advice. school teachers who provide class- viduals for elective deferrals and room materials. Sec. 666. Reporting simplification. IRA contributions. Sec. 667. Improvement of employee plans com- Subtitle F—Compliance With Congressional Sec. 619. Credit for qualified pension plan con- pliance resolution system. Budget Act tributions of small employers. Sec. 668. Repeal of the multiple use test. Sec. 451. Sunset of provisions of title. Sec. 620. Credit for pension plan startup costs Sec. 669. Flexibility in nondiscrimination, cov- TITLE V—ESTATE, GIFT, AND GENERA- of small employers. erage, and line of business rules. TION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX PROVI- Sec. 621. Elimination of user fee for requests to Sec. 670. Extension to all governmental plans of SIONS IRS regarding new pension plans. moratorium on application of cer- tain nondiscrimination rules ap- Subtitle A—Repeal of Estate and Generation- Sec. 622. Treatment of nonresident aliens en- plicable to State and local plans. Skipping Transfer Taxes gaged in international transpor- tation services. Subtitle G—Other ERISA Provisions Sec. 501. Repeal of estate and generation-skip- ping transfer taxes. Subtitle C—Enhancing Fairness for Women Sec. 681. Missing participants. Sec. 682. Reduced PBGC premium for new plans Sec. 631. Catch-up contributions for individuals Subtitle B—Reductions of Estate and Gift Tax of small employers. Rates age 50 or over. Sec. 683. Reduction of additional PBGC pre- Sec. 511. Additional reductions of estate and Sec. 632. Equitable treatment for contributions mium for new and small plans. gift tax rates. of employees to defined contribu- Sec. 684. Authorization for PBGC to pay inter- tion plans. Subtitle C—Increase in Exemption Amounts est on premium overpayment re- Sec. 633. Faster vesting of certain employer Sec. 521. Increase in exemption equivalent of funds. matching contributions. Sec. 685. Substantial owner benefits in termi- unified credit, lifetime gifts ex- Sec. 634. Modifications to minimum distribution nated plans. emption, and GST exemption rules. amounts. Subtitle H—Miscellaneous Provisions Sec. 635. Clarification of tax treatment of divi- Subtitle D—Credit for State Death Taxes Sec. 691. Tax treatment and information re- sion of section 457 plan benefits quirements of Alaska Native Set- Sec. 531. Reduction of credit for State death upon divorce. tlement Trusts. taxes. Sec. 636. Provisions relating to hardship dis- Subtitle I—Compliance With Congressional Sec. 532. Credit for State death taxes replaced tributions. Budget Act with deduction for such taxes. Sec. 637. Waiver of tax on nondeductible con- Subtitle E—Carryover Basis at Death; Other tributions for domestic or similar Sec. 695. Sunset of provisions of title. Changes Taking Effect With Repeal workers. TITLE VII—ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX Sec. 541. Termination of step-up in basis at Subtitle D—Increasing Portability for Subtitle A—In General death. Participants Sec. 701. Increase in alternative minimum tax Sec. 542. Treatment of property acquired from a exemption. Sec. 641. Rollovers allowed among various types decedent dying after December 31, of plans. Subtitle B—Compliance With Congressional 2010. Sec. 642. Rollovers of IRAs into workplace re- Budget Act Subtitle F—Conservation Easements tirement plans. Sec. 711. Sunset of provisions of title. Sec. 551. Expansion of estate tax rule for con- Sec. 643. Rollovers of after-tax contributions. TITLE VIII—OTHER PROVISIONS servation easements. Sec. 644. Hardship exception to 60-day rule. Subtitle A—In General Subtitle G—Modifications of Generation- Sec. 645. Treatment of forms of distribution. Sec. 801. Time for payment of corporate esti- Skipping Transfer Tax Sec. 646. Rationalization of restrictions on dis- mated taxes. Sec. 561. Deemed allocation of GST exemption tributions. Sec. 802. Expansion of authority to postpone to lifetime transfers to trusts; ret- Sec. 647. Purchase of service credit in govern- certain tax-related deadlines by roactive allocations. mental defined benefit plans. reason of presidentially declared Sec. 562. Severing of trusts. Sec. 648. Employers may disregard rollovers for disaster. Sec. 563. Modification of certain valuation purposes of cash-out amounts. Sec. 803. No Federal income tax on restitution rules. Sec. 649. Minimum distribution and inclusion received by victims of the Nazi re- Sec. 564. Relief provisions. requirements for section 457 plans. gime or their heirs or estates. Sec. 804. Removal of limitation. Subtitle H—Extension of Time for Payment of Subtitle E—Strengthening Pension Security and Estate Tax Sec. 805. Circuit breaker. Enforcement Sec. 806. Deduction for health insurance costs Sec. 571. Expansion of availability of install- PART I—GENERAL PROVISIONS of self-employed individuals in- ment payment for estates with in- Sec. 651. Repeal of 160 percent of current liabil- creased. terests qualifying lending and fi- Sec. 807. Deduction for health insurance costs nance businesses. ity funding limit. Sec. 652. Maximum contribution deduction rules of self-employed individuals in- Sec. 572. Clarification of availability of install- creased. ment payment. modified and applied to all de- fined benefit plans. Sec. 808. Charitable contributions of certain Subtitle I—Compliance With Congressional Sec. 653. Excise tax relief for sound pension items created by the taxpayer. Budget Act Sec. 809. Waiver of statute of limitation for funding. Sec. 581. Sunset of provisions of title. taxes on certain farm valuations. Sec. 654. Treatment of multiemployer plans Sec. 810. Research credit. TITLE VI—PENSION AND INDIVIDUAL under section 415. Sec. 811. Credit for medical research related to RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT PROVISIONS Sec. 655. Protection of investment of employee developing vaccines against wide- Subtitle A—Individual Retirement Accounts contributions to 401(k) plans. spread diseases. Sec. 601. Modification of IRA contribution lim- Sec. 656. Prohibited allocations of stock in S Sec. 812. Acceleration of benefits of wage tax its. corporation ESOP. credits for empowerment zones. Sec. 602. Deemed IRAs under employer plans. Sec. 657. Automatic rollovers of certain manda- Sec. 813. Treatment of certain hospital support Sec. 603. Tax-free distributions from individual tory distributions. organizations as qualified organi- retirement accounts for charitable Sec. 658. Clarification of treatment of contribu- zations for purposes of deter- purposes. tions to multiemployer plan. mining acquisition indebtedness.

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Sec. 814. Tax-exempt bond authority for treat- ‘‘(3) ADJUSTMENT OF TABLES.—The Secretary which the taxable year begins, by substituting ment facilities reducing arsenic shall adjust the tables prescribed under sub- ‘calendar year 1988’ for ‘calendar year 1992’ in levels in drinking water. section (f) to carry out this subsection.’’. subparagraph (B) thereof.’’ Sec. 815. Time for payment of corporate esti- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made mated tax payments due in 2011. (1) Subparagraph (B) of section 1(g)(7) is by this section shall apply to taxable years be- Sec. 816. Disclosure of tax information to facili- amended by striking ‘‘15 percent’’ in clause ginning after December 31, 2008. tate combined employment tax re- (ii)(II) and inserting ‘‘10 percent.’’. Subtitle B—Compliance With Congressional porting. (2) Section 1(h) is amended— Budget Act (A) by striking ‘‘28 percent’’ both places it ap- Subtitle B—Compliance With Congressional SEC. 111. SUNSET OF PROVISIONS OF TITLE. Budget Act pears in paragraphs (1)(A)(ii)(I) and (1)(B)(i) and inserting ‘‘25 percent’’, and All provisions of, and amendments made by, Sec. 821. Sunset of provisions of title. (B) by striking paragraph (13). this title which are in effect on September 30, TITLE IX—SECTION 527 POLITICAL ORGA- (3) Section 531 is amended by striking ‘‘equal 2011, shall cease to apply as of the close of Sep- NIZATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS to’’ and all that follows and inserting ‘‘equal to tember 30, 2011. Sec. 901. Exemption for State and local can- the product of the highest rate of tax under sec- TITLE II—CHILD TAX CREDIT didate committees from notifica- tion 1(c) and the accumulated taxable income.’’. Subtitle A—In General tion requirements. (4) Section 541 is amended by striking ‘‘equal Sec. 902. Exemption for certain State and local to’’ and all that follows and inserting ‘‘equal to SEC. 201. MODIFICATIONS TO CHILD TAX CREDIT. political committees from report- the product of the highest rate of tax under sec- (a) INCREASE IN PER CHILD AMOUNT.—Sub- ing and annual return require- tion 1(c) and the undistributed personal holding section (a) of section 24 (relating to child tax ments. company income.’’. credit) is amended to read as follows: Sec. 903. Notification of interaction of reporting (5) Section 3402(p)(1)(B) is amended by strik- ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.— requirements. ing ‘‘7, 15, 28, or 31 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘7 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There shall be allowed as a Sec. 904. Waiver of penalties. percent, any percentage applicable to any of the credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year with respect to each quali- TITLE I—INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RATE 3 lowest income brackets in the table under sec- fying child of the taxpayer an amount equal to REDUCTIONS tion 1(c),’’. (6) Section 3402(p)(2) is amended by striking the per child amount. Subtitle A—In General ‘‘15 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘10 percent’’. ‘‘(2) PER CHILD AMOUNT.—For purposes of SEC. 101. REDUCTION IN INCOME TAX RATES FOR (7) Section 3402(q)(1) is amended by striking paragraph (1), the per child amount shall be de- INDIVIDUALS. ‘‘equal to 28 percent of such payment’’ and in- termined as follows: (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1 is amended by serting ‘‘equal to the product of the third lowest ‘‘In the case of any The per child amount adding at the end the following new subsection: rate of tax under section 1(c) and such pay- taxable year begin- is— ‘‘(i) RATE REDUCTIONS AFTER 2000.— ment’’. ning in— ‘‘(1) 10-PERCENT RATE BRACKET.— (8) Section 3402(r)(3) is amended by striking 2001, 2002, or 2003 ...... $600 ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of taxable ‘‘31 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘the fourth lowest 2004, 2005, or 2006 ...... 700 years beginning after December 31, 2000— rate of tax under section 1(c)’’. 2007, 2008, or 2009 ...... 800 ‘‘(i) the rate of tax under subsections (a), (b), (9) Section 3406(a)(1) is amended by striking 2010 ...... 900 (c), and (d) on taxable income not over the ini- ‘‘equal to 31 percent of such payment’’ and in- 2011 or thereafter ...... 1,000.’’. tial bracket amount shall be 10 percent, and serting ‘‘equal to the product of the fourth low- (b) CREDIT ALLOWED AGAINST ALTERNATIVE ‘‘(ii) the 15 percent rate of tax shall apply est rate of tax under section 1(c) and such pay- only to taxable income over the initial bracket MINIMUM TAX.— ment’’. (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) of section 24 amount but not over the maximum dollar (10) Section 13273 of the Revenue Reconcili- amount for the 15-percent rate bracket. (relating to child tax credit) is amended by add- ation Act of 1993 is amended by striking ‘‘28 per- ing at the end the following new paragraph: ‘‘(B) INITIAL BRACKET AMOUNT.—For purposes cent’’ and inserting ‘‘the third lowest rate of tax of this subsection, the initial bracket amount ‘‘(3) LIMITATION BASED ON AMOUNT OF TAX.— under section 1(c) of the Internal Revenue Code The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any is— of 1986’’. ‘‘(i) $12,000 in the case of subsection (a), taxable year shall not exceed the excess of— (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.— ‘‘(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as ‘‘(ii) $10,000 in the case of subsection (b), and (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- 1 defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by ‘‘(iii) ⁄2 the amount applicable under clause graph (2), the amendments made by this section (i) (after adjustment, if any, under subpara- section 55, over shall apply to taxable years beginning after De- ‘‘(B) the sum of the credits allowable under graph (C)) in the case of subsections (c) and (d). cember 31, 2000. ‘‘(C) INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.—In prescribing this subpart (other than this section) and sec- (2) AMENDMENTS TO WITHHOLDING PROVI- the tables under subsection (f) which apply with tion 27 for the taxable year.’’. SIONS.—The amendments made by paragraphs respect to taxable years beginning in calendar (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), and (11) of subsection (b) (A) The heading for section 24(b) is amended years after 2001— shall apply to amounts paid after the 60th day ‘‘(i) the Secretary shall make no adjustment to to read as follows: ‘‘LIMITATIONS.—’’. after the date of the enactment of this Act. the initial bracket amount for any taxable year (B) The heading for section 24(b)(1) is amend- beginning before January 1, 2007, SEC. 102. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF INCOME RE- ed to read as follows: ‘‘LIMITATION BASED ON QUIRED BEFORE PHASEOUT OF ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.—’’. ‘‘(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment used in ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS BEGINS. making adjustments to the initial bracket (C) Section 24(d) is amended— (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 68(b)(1) (defining (i) by striking ‘‘section 26(a)’’ each place it amount for any taxable year beginning after applicable amount) is amended— December 31, 2006, shall be determined under (1) by striking ‘‘$100,000’’ and inserting appears and inserting ‘‘subsection (b)(3)’’, and (ii) in paragraph (1)(B) by striking ‘‘aggregate subsection (f)(3) by substituting ‘2005’ for ‘1992’ ‘‘$150,000’’, and in subparagraph (B) thereof, and (2) by striking ‘‘$50,000’’ and inserting amount of credits allowed by this subpart’’ and ‘‘(iii) such adjustment shall not apply to the ‘‘$75,000’’. inserting ‘‘amount of credit allowed by this sec- amount referred to in subparagraph (B)(iii). (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made tion’’. If any amount after adjustment under the pre- by this section shall apply to taxable years be- (D) Paragraph (1) of section 26(a) is amended ceding sentence is not a multiple of $50, such ginning after December 31, 2008. by inserting ‘‘(other than section 24)’’ after ‘‘this subpart’’. amount shall be rounded to the next lowest mul- SEC. 103. REPEAL OF PHASEOUT OF DEDUCTION tiple of $50. FOR PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS. (E) Subsection (c) of section 23 is amended by ‘‘(2) REDUCTIONS IN RATES AFTER 2001.—In the (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (d) of section 151 striking ‘‘and section 1400C’’ and inserting ‘‘and case of taxable years beginning in a calendar (relating to exemption amount) is amended by sections 24 and 1400C’’. year after 2001, the corresponding percentage striking paragraph (3). (F) Subparagraph (C) of section 25(e)(1) is specified for such calendar year in the following (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.— amended by inserting ‘‘, 24,’’ after ‘‘sections table shall be substituted for the otherwise ap- (1) Paragraph (6) of section 1(f) is amended— 23’’. plicable tax rate in the tables under subsections (A) by striking ‘‘section 151(d)(4)’’ in subpara- (G) Section 904(h) is amended by inserting (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e). graph (A) and inserting ‘‘section 151(d)(3)’’, and ‘‘(other than section 24)’’ after ‘‘chapter’’. (B) by striking ‘‘section 151(d)(4)(A)’’ in sub- (H) Subsection (d) of section 1400C is amended by inserting ‘‘and section 24’’ after ‘‘this sec- ‘‘In the case of The corresponding percentages paragraph (B) and inserting ‘‘section 151(d)(3)’’. taxable years shall be substituted for (2) Paragraph (4) of section 151(d) is amended tion’’. beginning dur- the following percentages: to read as follows: (c) REFUNDABLE CHILD CREDIT.— ing calendar ‘‘(3) INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.—In the case of (1) IN GENERAL.—So much of section 24(d) (re- year: 28% 31% 36% 39.6% any taxable year beginning in a calendar year lating to additional credit for families with 3 or 2002, 2003, and after 1989, the dollar amount contained in para- more children) as precedes paragraph (2) is 2004 ...... 27% 30% 35% 38.6% graph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal amended to read as follows: 2005 and 2006 .. 26% 29% 34% 37.6% to— ‘‘(d) PORTION OF CREDIT REFUNDABLE.— 2007 and there- ‘‘(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The aggregate credits al- after ...... 25% 28% 33% 36% ‘‘(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined lowed to a taxpayer under subpart C shall be in- under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in creased by the lesser of—

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‘‘(A) the credit which would be allowed under ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an indi- ‘‘(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined this section without regard to this subsection vidual, there shall be allowed as a credit against under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in and the limitation under subsection (b)(3), or the tax imposed by this chapter— which the taxable year begins, determined by ‘‘(B) the amount by which the amount of ‘‘(A) in the case of an adoption of a child substituting ‘calendar year 2001’ for ‘calendar credit allowed by this section (determined with- other than a child with special needs, the year 1992’ in subparagraph (B) thereof.’’. out regard to this subsection) would increase if amount of the qualified adoption expenses paid (2) ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.—Section the limitation imposed by subsection (b)(3) were or incurred by the taxpayer, and 137 (relating to adoption assistance programs), increased by the greater of— ‘‘(B) in the case of an adoption of a child with as amended by subsection (d), is amended by ‘‘(i) 15 percent of so much of the taxpayer’s special needs, $10,000.’’. adding at the end the following new subsection: earned income (within the meaning of section (2) ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.—Section ‘‘(f) ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION.—In the 32) for the taxable year as exceeds $10,000, or 137(a) (relating to adoption assistance pro- case of a taxable year beginning after December ‘‘(ii) in the case of a taxpayer with 3 or more grams) is amended to read as follows: 31, 2002, each of the dollar amounts in sub- qualifying children, the excess (if any) of— ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Gross income of an em- section (a)(2) and paragraphs (1) and (2)(A) of ‘‘(I) the taxpayer’s social security taxes for ployee does not include amounts paid or ex- subsection (b) shall be increased by an amount the taxable year, over penses incurred by the employer for adoption equal to— ‘‘(II) the credit allowed under section 32 for expenses in connection with the adoption of a ‘‘(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by the taxable year. child by an employee if such amounts are fur- ‘‘(2) the cost-of-living adjustment determined The amount of the credit allowed under this nished pursuant to an adoption assistance pro- under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in subsection shall not be treated as a credit al- gram. The amount of the exclusion shall be— which the taxable year begins, determined by lowed under this subpart and shall reduce the ‘‘(1) in the case of an adoption of a child substituting ‘calendar year 2001’ for ‘calendar amount of credit otherwise allowable under sub- other than a child with special needs, the year 1992’ in subparagraph (B) thereof.’’. section (a) without regard to subsection (b)(3).’’. amount of the qualified adoption expenses paid (f) LIMITATION BASED ON AMOUNT OF TAX.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 23(c) (relating to (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 32 is or incurred by the taxpayer, and amended by striking subsection (n). ‘‘(2) in the case of an adoption of a child with carryforwards of unused credit) is amended by (d) ELIMINATION OF REDUCTION OF CREDIT TO special needs, $10,000.’’. striking ‘‘the limitation imposed’’ and all that TAXPAYER SUBJECT TO ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM (b) DOLLAR LIMITATIONS.— follows through ‘‘1400C)’’ and inserting ‘‘the ap- TAX PROVISION.—Section 24(d) is amended— (1) DOLLAR AMOUNT OF ALLOWED EXPENSES.— plicable tax limitation’’. (1) by striking paragraph (2), and (A) ADOPTION EXPENSES.—Section 23(b)(1) (re- (2) APPLICABLE TAX LIMITATION.—Section (2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as para- lating to allowance of credit) is amended— 23(d) (relating to definitions) is amended by graph (2). (i) by striking ‘‘$5,000’’ and inserting adding at the end the following new paragraph: ‘‘(4) APPLICABLE TAX LIMITATION.—The term (e) EFFECTIVE DATES.— ‘‘$10,000’’, ‘applicable tax limitation’ means the sum of— (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- (ii) by striking ‘‘($6,000, in the case of a child ‘‘(A) the taxpayer’s regular tax liability for graph (2), the amendments made by this section with special needs)’’, and the taxable year, reduced (but not below zero) shall apply to taxable years beginning after De- (iii) by striking ‘‘subsection (a)’’ and inserting by the sum of the credits allowed by sections 21, cember 31, 2000. ‘‘subsection (a)(1)(A)’’. 22, 24 (other than the amount of the increase (2) SUBSECTION (b).—The amendments made (B) ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.—Section under subsection (d) thereof), 25, and 25A, and by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years 137(b)(1) (relating to dollar limitations for adop- ‘‘(B) the tax imposed by section 55 for such beginning after December 31, 2001. tion assistance programs) is amended— taxable year.’’. SEC. 202. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE MODI- (i) by striking ‘‘$5,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$10,000’’, and (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— FICATIONS TO THE CHILD TAX CRED- (A) Section 26(a) (relating to limitation based IT. (ii) by striking ‘‘($6,000, in the case of a child on amount of tax) is amended by inserting with special needs)’’, and (a) FINDINGS.— ‘‘(other than section 23)’’ after ‘‘allowed by this (iii) by striking ‘‘subsection (a)’’ and inserting (1) There are over 12,000,000 children in pov- subpart’’. ‘‘subsection (a)(1)’’. erty in the United States—about 78 percent of (B) Section 53(b)(1) (relating to minimum tax (2) PHASE-OUT LIMITATION.— these children live in working families. credit) is amended by inserting ‘‘reduced by the (A) ADOPTION EXPENSES.—Clause (i) of section (2) The child tax credit was originally de- aggregate amount taken into account under sec- 23(b)(2)(A) (relating to income limitation) is signed to benefit families with children in rec- tion 23(d)(3)(B) for all such prior taxable amended by striking ‘‘$75,000’’ and inserting ognition of the costs associated with raising years,’’ after ‘‘1986,’’. ‘‘$150,000’’. children. (g) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (B) ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.—Section (3) There are 15,400,000 children whose fami- by this section shall apply to taxable years be- 137(b)(2)(A) (relating to income limitation) is lies would not benefit from the doubling of the ginning after December 31, 2001. child tax credit unless it is made refundable and amended by striking ‘‘$75,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$150,000’’. SEC. 204. REFUNDS DISREGARDED IN THE ADMIN- another 7,000,000 children live in families who ISTRATION OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS will not receive an increased benefit under the (c) YEAR CREDIT ALLOWED.—Section 23(a)(2) AND FEDERALLY ASSISTED PRO- bill unless the credit is made refundable. (relating to year credit allowed) is amended by GRAMS. (4) A person who earns the Federal minimum adding at the end the following new flush sen- Any payment considered to have been made to wage and works 40 hours a week for 50 weeks a tence: any individual by reason of section 24 of the In- year earns approximately $10,300. ‘‘In the case of the adoption of a child with spe- ternal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended by sec- (5) The provision included in section 201 cial needs, the credit allowed under paragraph tion 201, shall not be taken into account as in- would give families with children the benefit of (1) shall be allowed for the taxable year in come and shall not be taken into account as re- a partially refundable child tax credit based on which the adoption becomes final.’’. sources for the month of receipt and the fol- 15 cents of their income for every dollar earned (d) REPEAL OF SUNSET PROVISIONS.— lowing month, for purposes of determining the above $10,000. (1) CHILDREN WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS.—Para- eligibility of such individual or any other indi- (6) For a family earning $15,000 that is an ad- graph (2) of section 23(d) (relating to definition vidual for benefits or assistance, or the amount ditional $750 to help make ends meet. of eligible child) is amended to read as follows: or extent of benefits or assistance, under any (7) Doubling the child tax credit to $1,000 and ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE CHILD.—The term ‘eligible child’ Federal program or under any State or local making it partially refundable will benefit over means any individual who— program financed in whole or in part with Fed- 37,000,000 families with dependent children. ‘‘(A) has not attained age 18, or eral funds. (8) The expansion of the child tax credit in- ‘‘(B) is physically or mentally incapable of SEC. 205. DEPENDENT CARE CREDIT. cluded in section 201 is a meaningful and a re- caring for himself.’’. (a) INCREASE IN DOLLAR LIMIT.—Subsection sponsible effort on the part of the Senate to ad- (2) ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.—Section (c) of section 21 (relating to expenses for house- dress the needs of low income working families 137 (relating to adoption assistance programs) is hold and dependent care services necessary for to promote work and such an expansion would amended by striking subsection (f). gainful employment) is amended— provide the benefit of a child tax credit to (e) ADJUSTMENT OF DOLLAR AND INCOME LIMI- (1) by striking ‘‘$2,400’’ in paragraph (1) and 10,700,000 more children than the provision TATIONS FOR INFLATION.— inserting ‘‘$3,000’’, and passed by the House of Representatives. (1) ADOPTION CREDIT.—Section 23 (relating to (2) by striking ‘‘$4,800’’ in paragraph (2) and (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense of adoption expenses) is amended by redesignating inserting ‘‘$6,000’’. the Senate that the ‘‘10–15’’ child tax credit pro- subsection (h) as subsection (i) and by inserting (b) INCREASE IN APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.— vision included in section 201 is a worthy start, after subsection (g) the following new sub- Section 21(a)(2) (defining applicable percentage) and should be maintained as part of the final section: is amended— package. ‘‘(h) ADJUSTMENTS FOR INFLATION.—In the (1) by striking ‘‘30 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘40 SEC. 203. EXPANSION OF ADOPTION CREDIT AND case of a taxable year beginning after December percent’’, and ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. 31, 2002, each of the dollar amounts in sub- (2) by striking ‘‘$10,000’’ and inserting (a) IN GENERAL.— section (a)(1)(B) and paragraphs (1) and ‘‘$20,000’’. (1) ADOPTION CREDIT.—Section 23(a)(1) (relat- (2)(A)(i) of subsection (b) shall be increased by (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ing to allowance of credit) is amended to read as an amount equal to— by this section shall apply to taxable years be- follows: ‘‘(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by ginning after December 31, 2002.

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SEC. 206. ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT FOR EMPLOYER ‘‘(B) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The services shall ‘‘(e) SPECIAL RULES.—For purposes of this sec- EXPENSES FOR CHILD CARE ASSIST- not be treated as qualified unless the provision tion— ANCE. of such services (or the eligibility to use such ‘‘(1) AGGREGATION RULES.—All persons which (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart D of part IV of sub- services) does not discriminate in favor of em- are treated as a single employer under sub- chapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue ployees of the taxpayer who are highly com- sections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated Code of 1986 (relating to business related cred- pensated employees (within the meaning of sec- as a single taxpayer. its), as amended by sections 619 and 620, is fur- tion 414(q)). ‘‘(2) PASS-THRU IN THE CASE OF ESTATES AND ther amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘(d) RECAPTURE OF ACQUISITION AND CON- TRUSTS.—Under regulations prescribed by the lowing: STRUCTION CREDIT.— Secretary, rules similar to the rules of subsection ‘‘SEC. 45G. EMPLOYER-PROVIDED CHILD CARE ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If, as of the close of any (d) of section 52 shall apply. CREDIT. taxable year, there is a recapture event with re- ‘‘(3) ALLOCATION IN THE CASE OF PARTNER- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section 38, spect to any qualified child care facility of the SHIPS.—In the case of partnerships, the credit the employer-provided child care credit deter- taxpayer, then the tax of the taxpayer under shall be allocated among partners under regula- mined under this section for the taxable year is this chapter for such taxable year shall be in- tions prescribed by the Secretary. an amount equal to the sum of— creased by an amount equal to the product of— ‘‘(f) NO DOUBLE BENEFIT.— ‘‘(1) 25 percent of the qualified child care ex- ‘‘(A) the applicable recapture percentage, and ‘‘(1) REDUCTION IN BASIS.—For purposes of penditures, and ‘‘(B) the aggregate decrease in the credits al- this subtitle— ‘‘(2) 10 percent of the qualified child care re- lowed under section 38 for all prior taxable ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If a credit is determined source and referral expenditures, years which would have resulted if the qualified under this section with respect to any property of the taxpayer for such taxable year. child care expenditures of the taxpayer de- by reason of expenditures described in sub- ‘‘(b) DOLLAR LIMITATION.—The credit allow- scribed in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to section (c)(1)(A), the basis of such property shall able under subsection (a) for any taxable year such facility had been zero. be reduced by the amount of the credit so deter- shall not exceed $150,000. ‘‘(2) APPLICABLE RECAPTURE PERCENTAGE.— mined. ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sub- ‘‘(B) CERTAIN DISPOSITIONS.—If, during any tion— section, the applicable recapture percentage taxable year, there is a recapture amount deter- ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED CHILD CARE EXPENDITURE.— shall be determined from the following table: mined with respect to any property the basis of ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified child which was reduced under subparagraph (A), the The applicable care expenditure’ means any amount paid or in- basis of such property (immediately before the recapture curred— event resulting in such recapture) shall be in- ‘‘If the recapture event percentage is: ‘‘(i) to acquire, construct, rehabilitate, or ex- creased by an amount equal to such recapture occurs in: pand property— amount. For purposes of the preceding sentence, ‘‘(I) which is to be used as part of a qualified Years 1–3 ...... 100 Year 4 ...... 85 the term ‘recapture amount’ means any increase child care facility of the taxpayer, in tax (or adjustment in carrybacks or ‘‘(II) with respect to which a deduction for de- Year 5 ...... 70 Year 6 ...... 55 carryovers) determined under subsection (d). preciation (or amortization in lieu of deprecia- ‘‘(2) OTHER DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS.—No de- tion) is allowable, and Year 7 ...... 40 Year 8 ...... 25 duction or credit shall be allowed under any ‘‘(III) which does not constitute part of the other provision of this chapter with respect to principal residence (within the meaning of sec- Years 9 and 10 ...... 10 Years 11 and thereafter .. 0. the amount of the credit determined under this tion 121) of the taxpayer or any employee of the section.’’. ‘‘(B) YEARS.—For purposes of subparagraph taxpayer, (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(ii) for the operating costs of a qualified (A), year 1 shall begin on the first day of the (1) Section 38(b) of the Internal Revenue Code child care facility of the taxpayer, including taxable year in which the qualified child care of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘plus’’ at the end costs related to the training of employees, to facility is placed in service by the taxpayer. of paragraph (12), by striking the period at the scholarship programs, and to the providing of ‘‘(3) RECAPTURE EVENT DEFINED.—For pur- end of paragraph (13) and inserting ‘‘, plus’’, increased compensation to employees with high- poses of this subsection, the term ‘recapture and by adding at the end the following: er levels of child care training, or event’ means— ‘‘(14) the employer-provided child care credit ‘‘(iii) under a contract with a qualified child ‘‘(A) CESSATION OF OPERATION.—The cessation determined under section 45G.’’. care facility to provide child care services to em- of the operation of the facility as a qualified (2) The table of sections for subpart D of part ployees of the taxpayer. child care facility. IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is ‘‘(B) FAIR MARKET VALUE.—The term ‘quali- ‘‘(B) CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP.— amended by adding at the end the following: fied child care expenditures’ shall not include ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in expenses in excess of the fair market value of clause (ii), the disposition of a taxpayer’s inter- ‘‘Sec. 45G. Employer-provided child care credit.’’ such care. est in a qualified child care facility with respect (3) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED CHILD CARE FACILITY.— to which the credit described in subsection (a) striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (26), by ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified child was allowable. striking the period at the end of paragraph (27) care facility’ means a facility— ‘‘(ii) AGREEMENT TO ASSUME RECAPTURE LI- and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the end ‘‘(i) the principal use of which is to provide ABILITY.—Clause (i) shall not apply if the per- the following: child care assistance, and son acquiring such interest in the facility agrees ‘‘(28) in the case of a facility with respect to ‘‘(ii) which meets the requirements of all ap- in writing to assume the recapture liability of which a credit was allowed under section 45G, plicable laws and regulations of the State or the person disposing of such interest in effect to the extent provided in section 45G(f)(1).’’. local government in which it is located, includ- immediately before such disposition. In the (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ing the licensing of the facility as a child care event of such an assumption, the person acquir- by this section shall apply to taxable years be- facility. ing the interest in the facility shall be treated as ginning after December 31, 2001. Clause (i) shall not apply to a facility which is the taxpayer for purposes of assessing any re- SEC. 207. ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT FOR EMPLOYER the principal residence (within the meaning of capture liability (computed as if there had been EXPENSES FOR CHILD CARE ASSIST- section 121) of the operator of the facility. no change in ownership). ANCE. ‘‘(B) SPECIAL RULES WITH RESPECT TO A TAX- ‘‘(4) SPECIAL RULES.— (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart D of part IV of sub- PAYER.—A facility shall not be treated as a ‘‘(A) TAX BENEFIT RULE.—The tax for the tax- chapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue qualified child care facility with respect to a able year shall be increased under paragraph (1) Code of 1986 (relating to business related cred- taxpayer unless— only with respect to credits allowed by reason of its), as amended by sections 619 and 620, is fur- ‘‘(i) enrollment in the facility is open to em- this section which were used to reduce tax li- ther amended by adding at the end the fol- ployees of the taxpayer during the taxable year, ability. In the case of credits not so used to re- lowing: ‘‘(ii) if the facility is the principal trade or duce tax liability, the carryforwards and ‘‘SEC. 45G. EMPLOYER-PROVIDED CHILD CARE business of the taxpayer, at least 30 percent of carrybacks under section 39 shall be appro- CREDIT. the enrollees of such facility are dependents of priately adjusted. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of section 38, employees of the taxpayer, and ‘‘(B) NO CREDITS AGAINST TAX.—Any increase the employer-provided child care credit deter- ‘‘(iii) the use of such facility (or the eligibility in tax under this subsection shall not be treated mined under this section for the taxable year is to use such facility) does not discriminate in as a tax imposed by this chapter for purposes of an amount equal to the sum of— favor of employees of the taxpayer who are determining the amount of any credit under ‘‘(1) 25 percent of the qualified child care ex- highly compensated employees (within the subpart A, B, or D of this part. penditures, and meaning of section 414(q)). ‘‘(C) NO RECAPTURE BY REASON OF CASUALTY ‘‘(2) 10 percent of the qualified child care re- ‘‘(3) QUALIFIED CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND RE- LOSS.—The increase in tax under this subsection source and referral expenditures, FERRAL EXPENDITURE.— shall not apply to a cessation of operation of the of the taxpayer for such taxable year. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified child facility as a qualified child care facility by rea- ‘‘(b) DOLLAR LIMITATION.—The credit allow- care resource and referral expenditure’ means son of a casualty loss to the extent such loss is able under subsection (a) for any taxable year any amount paid or incurred under a contract restored by reconstruction or replacement within shall not exceed $150,000. to provide child care resource and referral serv- a reasonable period established by the Sec- ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- ices to an employee of the taxpayer. retary. tion—

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‘‘(1) QUALIFIED CHILD CARE EXPENDITURE.— ‘‘If the recapture The applicable basis of such property (immediately before the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified child event occurs in: recapture event resulting in such recapture) shall be in- care expenditure’ means any amount paid or in- percentage is: creased by an amount equal to such recapture curred— Years 1–3 ...... 100 amount. For purposes of the preceding sentence, ‘‘(i) to acquire, construct, rehabilitate, or ex- Year 4 ...... 85 the term ‘recapture amount’ means any increase pand property— Year 5 ...... 70 in tax (or adjustment in carrybacks or ‘‘(I) which is to be used as part of a qualified Year 6 ...... 55 carryovers) determined under subsection (d). child care facility of the taxpayer, Year 7 ...... 40 ‘‘(2) OTHER DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS.—No de- ‘‘(II) with respect to which a deduction for de- Year 8 ...... 25 duction or credit shall be allowed under any preciation (or amortization in lieu of deprecia- Years 9 and 10 ...... 10 other provision of this chapter with respect to tion) is allowable, and Years 11 and thereafter .. 0. the amount of the credit determined under this ‘‘(III) which does not constitute part of the section.’’. principal residence (within the meaning of sec- ‘‘(B) YEARS.—For purposes of subparagraph (A), year 1 shall begin on the first day of the (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— tion 121) of the taxpayer or any employee of the (1) Section 38(b) of the Internal Revenue Code taxable year in which the qualified child care taxpayer, of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘plus’’ at the end facility is placed in service by the taxpayer. ‘‘(ii) for the operating costs of a qualified of paragraph (12), by striking the period at the ‘‘(3) RECAPTURE EVENT DEFINED.—For pur- child care facility of the taxpayer, including end of paragraph (13) and inserting ‘‘, plus’’, costs related to the training of employees, to poses of this subsection, the term ‘recapture event’ means— and by adding at the end the following: scholarship programs, and to the providing of ‘‘(14) the employer-provided child care credit ‘‘(A) CESSATION OF OPERATION.—The cessation increased compensation to employees with high- determined under section 45G.’’. of the operation of the facility as a qualified er levels of child care training, or (2) The table of sections for subpart D of part child care facility. ‘‘(iii) under a contract with a qualified child IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is ‘‘(B) CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP.— care facility to provide child care services to em- amended by adding at the end the following: ployees of the taxpayer. ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ‘‘(B) FAIR MARKET VALUE.—The term ‘quali- clause (ii), the disposition of a taxpayer’s inter- ‘‘Sec. 45G. Employer-provided child care credit.’’ fied child care expenditures’ shall not include est in a qualified child care facility with respect (3) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by expenses in excess of the fair market value of to which the credit described in subsection (a) striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (26), by such care. was allowable. striking the period at the end of paragraph (27) ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED CHILD CARE FACILITY.— ‘‘(ii) AGREEMENT TO ASSUME RECAPTURE LI- and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the end ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified child ABILITY.—Clause (i) shall not apply if the per- the following: care facility’ means a facility— son acquiring such interest in the facility agrees ‘‘(28) in the case of a facility with respect to ‘‘(i) the principal use of which is to provide in writing to assume the recapture liability of which a credit was allowed under section 45G, child care assistance, and the person disposing of such interest in effect to the extent provided in section 45G(f)(1).’’. ‘‘(ii) which meets the requirements of all ap- immediately before such disposition. In the (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made plicable laws and regulations of the State or event of such an assumption, the person acquir- by this section shall apply to taxable years be- local government in which it is located, includ- ing the interest in the facility shall be treated as ginning after December 31, 2001. ing the licensing of the facility as a child care the taxpayer for purposes of assessing any re- Subtitle B—Compliance With Congressional facility. capture liability (computed as if there had been Budget Act Clause (i) shall not apply to a facility which is no change in ownership). SEC. 211. SUNSET OF PROVISIONS OF TITLE. the principal residence (within the meaning of ‘‘(4) SPECIAL RULES.— All provisions of, and amendments made by, section 121) of the operator of the facility. ‘‘(A) TAX BENEFIT RULE.—The tax for the tax- this title which are in effect on September 30, ‘‘(B) SPECIAL RULES WITH RESPECT TO A TAX- able year shall be increased under paragraph (1) 2011, shall cease to apply as of the close of Sep- PAYER.—A facility shall not be treated as a only with respect to credits allowed by reason of tember 30, 2011. qualified child care facility with respect to a this section which were used to reduce tax li- taxpayer unless— ability. In the case of credits not so used to re- TITLE III—MARRIAGE PENALTY RELIEF ‘‘(i) enrollment in the facility is open to em- duce tax liability, the carryforwards and Subtitle A—In General ployees of the taxpayer during the taxable year, carrybacks under section 39 shall be appro- SEC. 301. ELIMINATION OF MARRIAGE PENALTY ‘‘(ii) if the facility is the principal trade or priately adjusted. IN STANDARD DEDUCTION. business of the taxpayer, at least 30 percent of ‘‘(B) NO CREDITS AGAINST TAX.—Any increase (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section the enrollees of such facility are dependents of in tax under this subsection shall not be treated 63(c) (relating to standard deduction) is amend- employees of the taxpayer, and as a tax imposed by this chapter for purposes of ed— ‘‘(iii) the use of such facility (or the eligibility determining the amount of any credit under (1) by striking ‘‘$5,000’’ in subparagraph (A) to use such facility) does not discriminate in subpart A, B, or D of this part. and inserting ‘‘the applicable percentage of the favor of employees of the taxpayer who are ‘‘(C) NO RECAPTURE BY REASON OF CASUALTY dollar amount in effect under subparagraph (C) highly compensated employees (within the LOSS.—The increase in tax under this subsection for the taxable year’’; meaning of section 414(q)). shall not apply to a cessation of operation of the (2) by adding ‘‘or’’ at the end of subpara- ‘‘(3) QUALIFIED CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND RE- facility as a qualified child care facility by rea- graph (B); FERRAL EXPENDITURE.— son of a casualty loss to the extent such loss is (3) by striking ‘‘in the case of’’ and all that ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified child restored by reconstruction or replacement within follows in subparagraph (C) and inserting ‘‘in care resource and referral expenditure’ means a reasonable period established by the Sec- any other case.’’; and any amount paid or incurred under a contract retary. (4) by striking subparagraph (D). to provide child care resource and referral serv- ‘‘(e) SPECIAL RULES.—For purposes of this sec- (b) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—Section 63(c) ices to an employee of the taxpayer. tion— (relating to standard deduction) is amended by ‘‘(B) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The services shall ‘‘(1) AGGREGATION RULES.—All persons which adding at the end the following new paragraph: not be treated as qualified unless the provision are treated as a single employer under sub- ‘‘(7) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For purposes of such services (or the eligibility to use such sections (a) and (b) of section 52 shall be treated of paragraph (2), the applicable percentage services) does not discriminate in favor of em- as a single taxpayer. shall be determined in accordance with the fol- ployees of the taxpayer who are highly com- ‘‘(2) PASS-THRU IN THE CASE OF ESTATES AND lowing table: pensated employees (within the meaning of sec- TRUSTS.—Under regulations prescribed by the ‘‘For taxable years be- The applicable tion 414(q)). ginning in calendar percentage is— ‘‘(d) RECAPTURE OF ACQUISITION AND CON- Secretary, rules similar to the rules of subsection year— STRUCTION CREDIT.— (d) of section 52 shall apply. 2005 ...... 174 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If, as of the close of any ‘‘(3) ALLOCATION IN THE CASE OF PARTNER- 2006 ...... 184 taxable year, there is a recapture event with re- SHIPS.—In the case of partnerships, the credit 2007 ...... 187 spect to any qualified child care facility of the shall be allocated among partners under regula- tions prescribed by the Secretary. 2008 ...... 190 taxpayer, then the tax of the taxpayer under 2009 and thereafter ...... 200.’’. this chapter for such taxable year shall be in- ‘‘(f) NO DOUBLE BENEFIT.— creased by an amount equal to the product of— ‘‘(1) REDUCTION IN BASIS.—For purposes of (c) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(A) the applicable recapture percentage, and this subtitle— (1) Subparagraph (B) of section 1(f)(6), as ‘‘(B) the aggregate decrease in the credits al- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If a credit is determined amended by section 103(b), is amended by strik- lowed under section 38 for all prior taxable under this section with respect to any property ing ‘‘(other than with’’ and all that follows years which would have resulted if the qualified by reason of expenditures described in sub- through ‘‘shall be applied’’ and inserting child care expenditures of the taxpayer de- section (c)(1)(A), the basis of such property shall ‘‘(other than with respect to sections 63(c)(4) scribed in subsection (c)(1)(A) with respect to be reduced by the amount of the credit so deter- and 151(d)(3)(A)) shall be applied’’. such facility had been zero. mined. (2) Paragraph (4) of section 63(c) is amended ‘‘(2) APPLICABLE RECAPTURE PERCENTAGE.— ‘‘(B) CERTAIN DISPOSITIONS.—If, during any by adding at the end the following flush sen- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sub- taxable year, there is a recapture amount deter- tence: section, the applicable recapture percentage mined with respect to any property the basis of ‘‘The preceding sentence shall not apply to the shall be determined from the following table: which was reduced under subparagraph (A), the amount referred to in paragraph (2)(A).’’.

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(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (3) ROUNDING.—Section 32(j)(2)(A) (relating to ‘‘(M) the entry on the return claiming the by this section shall apply to taxable years be- rounding) is amended by striking ‘‘subsection credit under section 32 with respect to a child if, ginning after December 31, 2004. (b)(2)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (b)(2)(A) (after according to the Federal Case Registry of Child SEC. 302. PHASEOUT OF MARRIAGE PENALTY IN being increased under subparagraph (B) there- Support Orders established under section 453(h) 15-PERCENT BRACKET. of)’’. of the Social Security Act, the taxpayer is a (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1(f) (relating to ad- (b) EARNED INCOME TO INCLUDE ONLY noncustodial parent of such child.’’ justments in tax tables so that inflation will not AMOUNTS INCLUDIBLE IN GROSS INCOME.— (h) EFFECTIVE DATES.— result in tax increases) is amended by adding at Clause (i) of section 32(c)(2)(A) (defining earned (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by the end the following new paragraph: income) is amended by inserting ‘‘, but only if this section shall apply to taxable years begin- ‘‘(8) PHASEOUT OF MARRIAGE PENALTY IN 15- such amounts are includible in gross income for ning after December 31, 2001. PERCENT BRACKET.— the taxable year’’ after ‘‘other employee com- (2) SUBSECTION (g).—The amendment made by ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—With respect to taxable pensation’’. subsection (g) shall take effect on January 1, years beginning after December 31, 2004, in pre- (c) REPEAL OF REDUCTION OF CREDIT TO TAX- 2004. scribing the tables under paragraph (1)— PAYERS SUBJECT TO ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM Subtitle B—Compliance With Congressional ‘‘(i) the maximum taxable income in the 15- TAX.—Section 32(h) is repealed. Budget Act (d) REPLACEMENT OF MODIFIED ADJUSTED percent rate bracket in the table contained in SEC. 311. SUNSET OF PROVISIONS OF TITLE. GROSS INCOME WITH ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.— subsection (a) (and the minimum taxable income All provisions of, and amendments made by, (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 32(a)(2)(B) is amend- in the next higher taxable income bracket in this title which are in effect on September 30, such table) shall be the applicable percentage of ed by striking ‘‘modified’’. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 2011, shall cease to apply as of the close of Sep- the maximum taxable income in the 15-percent (A) Section 32(c) is amended by striking para- tember 30, 2011. rate bracket in the table contained in subsection graph (5). TITLE IV—AFFORDABLE EDUCATION (c) (after any other adjustment under this sub- (B) Section 32(f)(2)(B) is amended by striking PROVISIONS section), and ‘‘modified’’ each place it appears. Subtitle A—Education Savings Incentives ‘‘(ii) the comparable taxable income amounts (e) RELATIONSHIP TEST.— SEC. 401. MODIFICATIONS TO EDUCATION INDI- in the table contained in subsection (d) shall be (1) IN GENERAL.—Clause (i) of section 1 VIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS. ⁄2 of the amounts determined under clause (i). 32(c)(3)(B) (relating to relationship test) is (a) MAXIMUM ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS.— ‘‘(B) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For purposes amended to read as follows: (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 530(b)(1)(A)(iii) (de- of subparagraph (A), the applicable percentage ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—An individual bears a rela- fining education individual retirement account) shall be determined in accordance with the fol- tionship to the taxpayer described in this sub- is amended by striking ‘‘$500’’ and inserting lowing table: paragraph if such individual is— ‘‘$2,000’’. ‘‘For taxable years be- The applicable ‘‘(I) a son, daughter, stepson, or step- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section daughter, or a descendant of any such indi- ginning in calendar percentage is— 4973(e)(1)(A) is amended by striking ‘‘$500’’ and vidual, year— inserting ‘‘$2,000’’. 2005 ...... 174 ‘‘(II) a brother, sister, stepbrother, or step- (b) MODIFICATION OF AGI LIMITS TO REMOVE 2006 ...... 184 sister, or a descendant of any such individual, MARRIAGE PENALTY.—Section 530(c)(1) (relating who the taxpayer cares for as the taxpayer’s 2007 ...... 187 to reduction in permitted contributions based on own child, or 2008 ...... 190 adjusted gross income) is amended— 2009 and thereafter ...... 200. ‘‘(III) an eligible foster child of the tax- payer.’’. (1) by striking ‘‘$150,000’’ in subparagraph ‘‘(C) ROUNDING.—If any amount determined (2) ELIGIBLE FOSTER CHILD.— (A)(ii) and inserting ‘‘$190,000’’, and under subparagraph (A)(i) is not a multiple of (A) IN GENERAL.—Clause (iii) of section (2) by striking ‘‘$10,000’’ in subparagraph (B) $50, such amount shall be rounded to the next 32(c)(3)(B) is amended to read as follows: and inserting ‘‘$30,000’’. lowest multiple of $50.’’. ‘‘(iii) ELIGIBLE FOSTER CHILD.—For purposes (c) TAX-FREE EXPENDITURES FOR ELEMENTARY (b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.— of clause (i), the term ‘eligible foster child’ AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EXPENSES.— (1) Subparagraph (A) of section 1(f)(2) is means an individual not described in subclause (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 530(b)(2) (defining amended by inserting ‘‘except as provided in (I) or (II) of clause (i) who— qualified higher education expenses) is amended paragraph (8),’’ before ‘‘by increasing’’. ‘‘(I) is placed with the taxpayer by an author- to read as follows: (2) The heading for subsection (f) of section 1 ized placement agency, and ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED EDUCATION EXPENSES.— is amended by inserting ‘‘PHASEOUT OF MAR- ‘‘(II) the taxpayer cares for as the taxpayer’s ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified edu- RIAGE PENALTY IN 15-PERCENT BRACKET;’’ before own child.’’. cation expenses’ means— ‘‘ADJUSTMENTS’’. (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section ‘‘(i) qualified higher education expenses (as (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made 32(c)(3)(A)(ii) is amended by striking ‘‘except as defined in section 529(e)(3)), and by this section shall apply to taxable years be- provided in subparagraph (B)(iii),’’. ‘‘(ii) qualified elementary and secondary edu- ginning after December 31, 2004. (f) 2 OR MORE CLAIMING QUALIFYING CHILD.— cation expenses (as defined in paragraph (4)). SEC. 303. MARRIAGE PENALTY RELIEF FOR Section 32(c)(1)(C) is amended to read as fol- ‘‘(B) QUALIFIED STATE TUITION PROGRAMS.— EARNED INCOME CREDIT; EARNED lows: Such term shall include any contribution to a INCOME TO INCLUDE ONLY ‘‘(C) 2 OR MORE CLAIMING QUALIFYING qualified State tuition program (as defined in AMOUNTS INCLUDIBLE IN GROSS IN- CHILD.— section 529(b)) on behalf of the designated bene- COME; SIMPLIFICATION OF EARNED ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in ficiary (as defined in section 529(e)(1)); but there INCOME CREDIT. clause (ii), if (but for this paragraph) an indi- shall be no increase in the investment in the (a) INCREASED PHASEOUT AMOUNT.— vidual may be claimed, and is claimed, as a contract for purposes of applying section 72 by (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 32(b)(2) (relating to qualifying child by 2 or more taxpayers for a reason of any portion of such contribution amounts) is amended— taxable year beginning in the same calendar which is not includible in gross income by rea- (A) by striking ‘‘AMOUNTS.—The earned’’ and year, such individual shall be treated as the son of subsection (d)(2).’’. inserting ‘‘AMOUNTS.— qualifying child of the taxpayer who is— (2) QUALIFIED ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph ‘‘(I) a parent of the individual, or EDUCATION EXPENSES.—Section 530(b) (relating (B), the earned’’, and ‘‘(II) if subclause (I) does not apply, the tax- to definitions and special rules) is amended by (B) by adding at the end the following new payer with the highest adjusted gross income for adding at the end the following new paragraph: subparagraph: such taxable year. ‘‘(4) QUALIFIED ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY ‘‘(B) JOINT RETURNS.—In the case of a joint ‘‘(ii) MORE THAN 1 CLAIMING CREDIT.—If the EDUCATION EXPENSES.— return filed by an eligible individual and such parents claiming the credit with respect to any ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified ele- individual’s spouse, the phaseout amount deter- qualifying child do not file a joint return to- mentary and secondary education expenses’ mined under subparagraph (A) shall be in- gether, such child shall be treated as the quali- means— creased by $3,000.’’. fying child of— ‘‘(i) expenses for tuition, fees, academic tutor- (2) INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.—Paragraph (1)(B) ‘‘(I) the parent with whom the child resided ing, special needs services, books, supplies, and of section 32(j) (relating to inflation adjust- for the longest period of time during the taxable other equipment which are incurred in connec- ments) is amended to read as follows: year, or tion with the enrollment or attendance of the ‘‘(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined ‘‘(II) if the child resides with both parents for designated beneficiary of the trust as an elemen- under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in the same amount of time during such taxable tary or secondary school student at a public, which the taxable year begins, determined— year, the parent with the highest adjusted gross private, or religious school, ‘‘(i) in the case of amounts in subsections income.’’. ‘‘(ii) expenses for room and board, uniforms, (b)(2)(A) and (i)(1), by substituting ‘calendar (g) EXPANSION OF MATHEMATICAL ERROR AU- transportation, and supplementary items and year 1995’ for ‘calendar year 1992’ in subpara- THORITY.—Paragraph (2) of section 6213(g) is services (including extended day programs) graph (B) thereof, and amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of sub- which are required or provided by a public, pri- ‘‘(ii) in the case of the $3,000 amount in sub- paragraph (K), by striking the period at the end vate, or religious school in connection with such section (b)(2)(B), by substituting ‘calendar year of subparagraph (L) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and enrollment or attendance, and 2001’ for ‘calendar year 1992’ in subparagraph by inserting after subparagraph (L) the fol- ‘‘(iii) expenses for the purchase of any com- (B) of such section 1.’’. lowing new subparagraph: puter technology or equipment (as defined in

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section 170(e)(6)(F)(i)) or Internet access and re- ‘‘(II) the total amount of qualified education ‘‘(ii) CASH DISTRIBUTIONS.—In the case of dis- lated services, if such technology, equipment, or expenses (after the application of clause (i)) for tributions not described in clause (i), if— services are to be used by the beneficiary and such year, ‘‘(I) such distributions do not exceed the the beneficiary’s family during any of the years the taxpayer shall allocate such expenses among qualified higher education expenses (reduced by the beneficiary is in school. Such terms shall not such distributions for purposes of determining expenses described in clause (i)), no amount include computer software including sports, the amount of the exclusion under subpara- shall be includible in gross income, and ‘‘(II) in any other case, the amount otherwise games, or hobbies unless the software is edu- graph (A) and section 529(c)(3)(B).’’. includible in gross income shall be reduced by cational in nature. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(B) SCHOOL.—The term ‘school’ means any (A) Subsection (e) of section 25A is amended to an amount which bears the same ratio to such school which provides elementary education or read as follows: amount as such expenses bear to such distribu- secondary education (kindergarten through ‘‘(e) ELECTION NOT TO HAVE SECTION tions. ‘‘(iii) EXCEPTION FOR INSTITUTIONAL PRO- grade 12), as determined under State law.’’. APPLY.—A taxpayer may elect not to have this GRAMS.—In the case of any taxable year begin- (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 530 is section apply with respect to the qualified tui- ning before January 1, 2004, clauses (i) and (ii) amended— tion and related expenses of an individual for shall not apply with respect to any distribution (A) by striking ‘‘higher’’ each place it appears any taxable year.’’. during such taxable year under a qualified tui- in subsections (b)(1) and (d)(2), and (B) Section 135(d)(2)(A) is amended by striking tion program established and maintained by 1 or (B) by striking ‘‘HIGHER’’ in the heading for ‘‘allowable’’ and inserting ‘‘allowed’’. more eligible educational institutions. subsection (d)(2). (C) Section 530(d)(2)(D) is amended— ‘‘(iv) TREATMENT AS DISTRIBUTIONS.—Any (d) WAIVER OF AGE LIMITATIONS FOR CHIL- (i) by striking ‘‘or credit’’, and benefit furnished to a designated beneficiary DREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.—Section 530(b)(1) (ii) by striking ‘‘CREDIT OR’’ in the heading. under a qualified tuition program shall be treat- (defining education individual retirement ac- (D) Section 4973(e)(1) is amended by adding ed as a distribution to the beneficiary for pur- count) is amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘and’’ at the end of subparagraph (A), by strik- ing subparagraph (B), and by redesignating poses of this paragraph. lowing flush sentence: ‘‘(v) COORDINATION WITH HOPE AND LIFETIME subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B). ‘‘The age limitations in subparagraphs (A)(ii) LEARNING CREDITS.—The total amount of quali- (h) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made and (E), and paragraphs (5) and (6) of sub- by this section shall apply to taxable years be- fied higher education expenses with respect to section (d), shall not apply to any designated ginning after December 31, 2001. an individual for the taxable year shall be re- beneficiary with special needs (as determined duced— under regulations prescribed by the Sec- SEC. 402. MODIFICATIONS TO QUALIFIED TUI- ‘‘(I) as provided in section 25A(g)(2), and TION PROGRAMS. retary).’’. ‘‘(II) by the amount of such expenses which (a) ELIGIBLE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PER- (e) ENTITIES PERMITTED TO CONTRIBUTE TO were taken into account in determining the MITTED TO MAINTAIN QUALIFIED TUITION PRO- ACCOUNTS.—Section 530(c)(1) (relating to reduc- credit allowed to the taxpayer or any other per- GRAMS.— tion in permitted contributions based on ad- son under section 25A. (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 529(b)(1) (defining justed gross income) is amended by striking ‘‘(vi) COORDINATION WITH EDUCATION INDI- qualified State tuition program) is amended— ‘‘The maximum amount which a contributor’’ VIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.—If, with respect (A) by inserting ‘‘or by 1 or more eligible edu- and inserting ‘‘In the case of a contributor who to an individual for any taxable year— cational institutions’’ after ‘‘maintained by a is an individual, the maximum amount the con- ‘‘(I) the aggregate distributions to which State or agency or instrumentality thereof ’’ in tributor’’. clauses (i) and (ii) and section 530(d)(2)(A) the matter preceding subparagraph (A), and (f) TIME WHEN CONTRIBUTIONS DEEMED apply, exceed (B) by adding at the end the following new ‘‘(II) the total amount of qualified higher edu- MADE.— flush sentence: cation expenses otherwise taken into account (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 530(b) (relating to ‘‘Except to the extent provided in regulations, a under clauses (i) and (ii) (after the application definitions and special rules), as amended by program established and maintained by 1 or subsection (c)(2), is amended by adding at the of clause (v)) for such year, more eligible educational institutions shall not the taxpayer shall allocate such expenses among end the following new paragraph: be treated as a qualified tuition program unless such distributions for purposes of determining ‘‘(5) TIME WHEN CONTRIBUTIONS DEEMED such program has received a ruling or deter- the amount of the exclusion under clauses (i) MADE.—An individual shall be deemed to have mination that such program meets the applica- and (ii) and section 530(d)(2)(A).’’. made a contribution to an education individual ble requirements for a qualified tuition pro- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— retirement account on the last day of the pre- gram.’’. (A) Section 135(d)(2)(B) is amended by striking ceding taxable year if the contribution is made (2) PRIVATE QUALIFIED TUITION PROGRAMS ‘‘the exclusion under section 530(d)(2)’’ and in- on account of such taxable year and is made not LIMITED TO BENEFIT PLANS.—Clause (ii) of sec- serting ‘‘the exclusions under sections later than the time prescribed by law for filing tion 529(b)(1)(A) is amended by inserting ‘‘in the 529(c)(3)(B) and 530(d)(2)’’. the return for such taxable year (not including case of a program established and maintained (B) Section 221(e)(2)(A) is amended by insert- extensions thereof).’’. by a State or agency or instrumentality there- ing ‘‘529,’’ after ‘‘135,’’. (2) EXTENSION OF TIME TO RETURN EXCESS of,’’ before ‘‘may make’’. (c) ROLLOVER TO DIFFERENT PROGRAM FOR CONTRIBUTIONS.—Subparagraph (C) of section (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— BENEFIT OF SAME DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY.— 530(d)(4) (relating to additional tax for distribu- (A) Sections 72(e)(9), 135(c)(2)(C), 135(d)(1)(D), Section 529(c)(3)(C) (relating to change in bene- tions not used for educational expenses) is 529, 530(b)(2)(B), 4973(e), and 6693(a)(2)(C) are ficiaries) is amended— amended— amended by striking ‘‘qualified State tuition’’ (1) by striking ‘‘transferred to the credit’’ in (A) by striking clause (i) and inserting the fol- each place it appears and inserting ‘‘qualified clause (i) and inserting ‘‘transferred— lowing new clause: tuition’’. ‘‘(I) to another qualified tuition program for ‘‘(i) such distribution is made before the first (B) The headings for sections 72(e)(9) and the benefit of the designated beneficiary, or ‘‘(II) to the credit’’, day of the sixth month of the taxable year fol- 135(c)(2)(C) are amended by striking ‘‘QUALIFIED (2) by adding at the end the following new lowing the taxable year, and’’, and STATE TUITION’’ each place it appears and in- (B) by striking ‘‘DUE DATE OF RETURN’’ in the clause: serting ‘‘QUALIFIED TUITION’’. ‘‘(iii) LIMITATION ON CERTAIN ROLLOVERS.— heading and inserting ‘‘CERTAIN DATE’’. (C) The headings for sections 529(b) and Clause (i)(I) shall not apply to any transfer if (g) COORDINATION WITH HOPE AND LIFETIME 530(b)(2)(B) are amended by striking ‘‘QUALI- such transfer occurs within 12 months from the LEARNING CREDITS AND QUALIFIED TUITION FIED STATE TUITION’’ each place it appears and date of a previous transfer to any qualified tui- PROGRAMS.— inserting ‘‘QUALIFIED TUITION’’. tion program for the benefit of the designated (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 530(d)(2)(C) is (D) The heading for section 529 is amended by beneficiary.’’, and amended to read as follows: state striking ‘‘ ’’. (3) by inserting ‘‘OR PROGRAMS’’ after ‘‘BENE- ‘‘(C) COORDINATION WITH HOPE AND LIFETIME (E) The item relating to section 529 in the FICIARIES’’ in the heading. LEARNING CREDITS AND QUALIFIED TUITION PRO- table of sections for part VIII of subchapter F of (d) MEMBER OF FAMILY INCLUDES FIRST COUS- GRAMS.—For purposes of subparagraph (A)— chapter 1 is amended by striking ‘‘State’’. IN.—Section 529(e)(2) (defining member of fam- ‘‘(i) CREDIT COORDINATION.—The total amount (b) EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME OF EDU- ily) is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of of qualified higher education expenses with re- CATION DISTRIBUTIONS FROM QUALIFIED TUI- subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the spect to an individual for the taxable year shall TION PROGRAMS.— end of subparagraph (C) and by inserting ‘‘; be reduced— (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 529(c)(3)(B) (relating and’’, and by adding at the end the following ‘‘(I) as provided in section 25A(g)(2), and to distributions) is amended to read as follows: new subparagraph: ‘‘(II) by the amount of such expenses which ‘‘(B) DISTRIBUTIONS FOR QUALIFIED HIGHER ‘‘(D) any first cousin of such beneficiary.’’. were taken into account in determining the EDUCATION EXPENSES.—For purposes of this (e) ADJUSTMENT OF LIMITATION ON ROOM AND credit allowed to the taxpayer or any other per- paragraph— BOARD DISTRIBUTIONS.—Section 529(e)(3)(B)(ii) son under section 25A. ‘‘(i) IN-KIND DISTRIBUTIONS.—No amount shall is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(ii) COORDINATION WITH QUALIFIED TUITION be includible in gross income under subpara- ‘‘(ii) LIMITATION.—The amount treated as PROGRAMS.—If, with respect to an individual for graph (A) by reason of a distribution which con- qualified higher education expenses by reason of any taxable year— sists of providing a benefit to the distributee clause (i) shall not exceed— ‘‘(I) the aggregate distributions during such which, if paid for by the distributee, would con- ‘‘(I) the allowance (applicable to the student) year to which subparagraph (A) and section stitute payment of a qualified higher education for room and board included in the cost of at- 529(c)(3)(B) apply, exceed expense. tendance (as defined in section 472 of the Higher

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Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087ll), as in ef- SEC. 413. EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS RE- ‘‘(E) FICA EXCLUSION.—For purposes of sec- fect on the date of the enactment of the Restor- CEIVED UNDER THE NATIONAL tion 530(d), the exclusion from FICA taxes shall ing Earnings To Lift Individuals and Empower HEALTH SERVICE CORPS SCHOLAR- not apply.’’. SHIP PROGRAM AND THE F. EDWARD Families (RELIEF) Act of 2001) as determined (b) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—Section 6051(a) HEBERT ARMED FORCES HEALTH by the eligible educational institution for such PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP AND (relating to receipts for employees) is amended period, or FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (10), ‘‘(II) if greater, the actual invoice amount the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 117(c) (relating to by striking the period at the end of paragraph student residing in housing owned or operated the exclusion from gross income amounts re- (11) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the by the eligible educational institution is charged ceived as a qualified scholarship) is amended— end the following new paragraph: by such institution for room and board costs for (1) by striking ‘‘Subsections (a)’’ and inserting ‘‘(12) the amount of any qualified Coverdell such period.’’. the following: education savings account contribution under ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- section 127(d) with respect to such employee.’’. (f) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.—Section (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 529(c)(3)(D) is amended— graph (2), subsections (a)’’, and (2) by adding at the end the following new 221(e)(2)(A) is amended by inserting ‘‘(other (1) by inserting ‘‘except to the extent provided paragraph: than under subsection (d) thereof)’’ after ‘‘sec- by the Secretary,’’ before ‘‘all distributions’’ in ‘‘(2) EXCEPTIONS.—Paragraph (1) shall not tion 127’’. clause (ii), and apply to any amount received by an individual (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (2) by inserting ‘‘except to the extent provided under— by this section shall apply to contributions made by the Secretary,’’ before ‘‘the value’’ in clause ‘‘(A) the National Health Service Corps Schol- in taxable years beginning after December 31, (iii). arship Program under section 338A(g)(1)(A) of 2001. (g) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made the Public Health Service Act, or Subtitle C—Liberalization of Tax-Exempt Fi- by this section shall apply to taxable years be- ‘‘(B) the Armed Forces Health Professions nancing Rules for Public School Construc- ginning after December 31, 2001. Scholarship and Financial Assistance program tion under subchapter I of chapter 105 of title 10, Subtitle B—Educational Assistance United States Code.’’. SEC. 421. ADDITIONAL INCREASE IN ARBITRAGE REBATE EXCEPTION FOR GOVERN- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made SEC. 411. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF EXCLUSION MENTAL BONDS USED TO FINANCE FOR EMPLOYER-PROVIDED EDU- by subsection (a) shall apply to amounts re- EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES. ceived in taxable years beginning after Decem- CATIONAL ASSISTANCE. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 148(f)(4)(D)(vii) (re- ber 31, 2001. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 127 (relating to ex- lating to increase in exception for bonds financ- clusion for educational assistance programs) is SEC. 414. EXCLUSION FROM INCOME OF CERTAIN ing public school capital expenditures) is AMOUNTS CONTRIBUTED TO COVER- amended by striking ‘‘$5,000,000’’ the second amended by striking subsection (d) and by re- DELL EDUCATION SAVINGS AC- designating subsection (e) as subsection (d). COUNTS. place it appears and inserting ‘‘$10,000,000’’. FFECTIVE ATE (b) REPEAL OF LIMITATION ON GRADUATE EDU- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 127 (relating to edu- (b) E D .—The amendment made CATION.—The last sentence of section 127(c)(1) is cation assistance programs), as amended by sec- by subsection (a) shall apply to obligations amended by striking ‘‘, and such term also does tion 411(a), is amended by redesignating sub- issued in calendar years beginning after Decem- not include any payment for, or the provision of section (d) as subsection (e) and by inserting ber 31, 2001. any benefits with respect to, any graduate level after subsection (c) the following new sub- SEC. 422. TREATMENT OF QUALIFIED PUBLIC course of a kind normally taken by an indi- section: EDUCATIONAL FACILITY BONDS AS EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS. vidual pursuing a program leading to a law, ‘‘(d) QUALIFIED COVERDELL EDUCATION SAV- business, medical, or other advanced academic INGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTIONS.— (a) TREATMENT AS EXEMPT FACILITY BOND.— or professional degree’’. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Gross income of an em- Subsection (a) of section 142 (relating to exempt facility bond) is amended by striking ‘‘or’’ at the (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section ployee shall not include amounts paid or in- curred by the employer for a qualified Coverdell end of paragraph (11), by striking the period at 51A(b)(5)(B)(iii) is amended by striking ‘‘or the end of paragraph (12) and inserting ‘‘, or’’, would be so excludable but for section 127(d)’’. education savings account contribution on be- half of the employee. and by adding at the end the following new (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED COVERDELL EDUCATION SAV- paragraph: by this section shall apply with respect to ex- INGS ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTION.—For purposes of ‘‘(13) qualified public educational facilities.’’. penses relating to courses beginning after De- this subsection— (b) QUALIFIED PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL FACILI- cember 31, 2001. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified Cover- TIES.—Section 142 (relating to exempt facility SEC. 412. ELIMINATION OF 60-MONTH LIMIT AND dell education savings account contribution’ bond) is amended by adding at the end the fol- INCREASE IN INCOME LIMITATION means an amount contributed pursuant to an lowing new subsection: ON STUDENT LOAN INTEREST DE- educational assistance program described in ‘‘(k) QUALIFIED PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL FACILI- DUCTION. subsection (b) by an employer to a Coverdell TIES.— (a) ELIMINATION OF 60-MONTH LIMIT.— education savings account established and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of subsection (a)(13), the term ‘qualified public educational (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 221 (relating to inter- maintained for the benefit of an employee or the facility’ means any school facility which is— est on education loans), as amended by section employee’s spouse, or any lineal descendent of ‘‘(A) part of a public elementary school or a 402(b)(2)(B), is amended by striking subsection either. public secondary school, and (d) and by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and ‘‘(B) DOLLAR LIMIT.—A contribution by an ‘‘(B) owned by a private, for-profit corpora- (g) as subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively. employer to a Coverdell education savings ac- count shall not be treated as a qualified Cover- tion pursuant to a public-private partnership ONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section (2) C dell education savings account contribution to agreement with a State or local educational 6050S(e) is amended by striking ‘‘section the extent that the contribution, when added to agency described in paragraph (2). 221(e)(1)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 221(d)(1)’’. prior contributions by the employer during the ‘‘(2) PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made calendar year to Coverdell education savings ac- DESCRIBED.—A public-private partnership agree- by this subsection shall apply with respect to counts established and maintained for the same ment is described in this paragraph if it is an any loan interest paid after December 31, 2001, beneficiary, exceeds $500. agreement— in taxable years ending after such date. ‘‘(3) SPECIAL RULES.— ‘‘(A) under which the corporation agrees— (b) INCREASE IN INCOME LIMITATION.— ‘‘(A) CONTRIBUTIONS NOT TREATED AS EDU- ‘‘(i) to do 1 or more of the following: con- CATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN DETERMINING MAXIMUM struct, rehabilitate, refurbish, or equip a school (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 221(b)(2)(B) (relating facility, and to amount of reduction) is amended by striking EXCLUSION.—For purposes of subsection (a)(2), ‘‘(ii) at the end of the term of the agreement, clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following: qualified Coverdell education savings account contributions shall not be treated as educational to transfer the school facility to such agency for ‘‘(i) the excess of— assistance. no additional consideration, and ‘‘(I) the taxpayer’s modified adjusted gross in- ‘‘(B) SELF-EMPLOYED NOT TREATED AS EM- ‘‘(B) the term of which does not exceed the come for such taxable year, over PLOYEE.—For purposes of this subsection, sub- term of the issue to be used to provide the school ‘‘(II) $50,000 ($100,000 in the case of a joint re- section (c)(2) shall not apply. facility. turn), bears to ‘‘(C) ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME PHASEOUT OF ‘‘(3) SCHOOL FACILITY.—For purposes of this ACCOUNT CONTRIBUTION NOT APPLICABLE TO IN- subsection, the term ‘school facility’ means— ‘‘(ii) $15,000 ($30,000 in the case of a joint re- DIVIDUAL EMPLOYERS.—The limitation under ‘‘(A) any school building, turn).’’. section 530(c) shall not apply to a qualified ‘‘(B) any functionally related and subordinate (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section Coverdell education savings account contribu- facility and land with respect to such building, 221(g)(1) is amended by striking ‘‘$40,000 and tion made by an employer who is an individual. including any stadium or other facility pri- $60,000 amounts’’ and inserting ‘‘$50,000 and ‘‘(D) CONTRIBUTIONS NOT TREATED AS AN IN- marily used for school events, and $100,000 amounts’’. VESTMENT IN THE CONTRACT.—For purposes of ‘‘(C) any property, to which section 168 ap- (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made section 530(d), a qualified Coverdell education plies (or would apply but for section 179), for by this subsection shall apply to taxable years savings account contribution shall not be treat- use in a facility described in subparagraph (A) ending after December 31, 2001. ed as an investment in the contract. or (B).

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‘‘(4) PUBLIC SCHOOLS.—For purposes of this ‘‘(ii) which meets the requirements of clauses ‘‘(i) in the case of a taxpayer whose adjusted subsection, the terms ‘elementary school’ and (ii) and (iii)(II) of section 170(h)(4)(A), gross income for the taxable year does not ex- ‘secondary school’ have the meanings given ‘‘(iii) which exceeds the requirements of rel- ceed $65,000 ($130,000 in the case of a joint re- such terms by section 14101 of the Elementary evant environmental and land use statutes and turn), $5,000, and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. regulations, and ‘‘(ii) in the case of a taxpayer not described in 8801), as in effect on the date of the enactment ‘‘(iv) which obligates the owner of the land to clause (i) whose adjusted gross income for the of this subsection. pay the costs incurred by the holder of the con- taxable year does not exceed $80,000 ($160,000 in ‘‘(5) ANNUAL AGGREGATE FACE AMOUNT OF servation restriction in monitoring compliance the case of a joint return), $2,000, and TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING.— with such restriction, ‘‘(iii) in the case of any other taxpayer, zero. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—An issue shall not be treat- ‘‘(C) a management plan which meets the re- ‘‘(C) ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.—For purposes ed as an issue described in subsection (a)(13) if quirements of the statutes and regulations re- of this paragraph, adjusted gross income shall the aggregate face amount of bonds issued by ferred to in subparagraph (B)(iii) is developed be determined— the State pursuant thereto (when added to the for the conservation of the renewable resources, ‘‘(i) without regard to this section and sec- aggregate face amount of bonds previously so and tions 911, 931, and 933, and issued during the calendar year) exceeds an ‘‘(D) such bond would be a qualified 501(c)(3) ‘‘(ii) after application of sections 86, 135, 137, amount equal to the greater of— bond (after the application of paragraph (2)) 219, 221, and 469. ‘‘(i) $10 multiplied by the State population, or but for the failure to use revenues derived by ‘‘(c) NO DOUBLE BENEFIT.— ‘‘(ii) $5,000,000. the 501(c)(3) organization from the sale, lease, or ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—No deduction shall be al- ‘‘(B) ALLOCATION RULES.— other use of such resource as otherwise required lowed under subsection (a) for any expense for ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise pro- by this part, which a deduction is allowed to the taxpayer under any other provision of this chapter. vided in this subparagraph, the State may allo- such bond shall not fail to be a qualified cate the amount described in subparagraph (A) ‘‘(2) COORDINATION WITH OTHER EDUCATION 501(c)(3) bond by reason of the failure to so use INCENTIVES.— for any calendar year in such manner as the such revenues if the revenues which are not State determines appropriate. ‘‘(A) DENIAL OF DEDUCTION IF CREDIT ELECT- used as otherwise required by this part are used ED.—No deduction shall be allowed under sub- ‘‘(ii) RULES FOR CARRYFORWARD OF UNUSED in a manner consistent with the stated chari- LIMITATION.—A State may elect to carry forward section (a) for a taxable year with respect to the table purposes of the 501(c)(3) organization. qualified tuition and related expenses with re- an unused limitation for any calendar year for ‘‘(2) TREATMENT OF TIMBER, ETC.— 3 calendar years following the calendar year in spect to an individual if the taxpayer or any ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of subsection other person elects to have section 25A apply which the unused limitation arose under rules (a), the cost of any renewable resource acquired similar to the rules of section 146(f), except that with respect to such individual for such year. with proceeds of any bond described in para- ‘‘(B) COORDINATION WITH EXCLUSIONS.—The the only purpose for which the carryforward graph (1) shall be treated as a cost of acquiring total amount of qualified tuition and related ex- may be elected is the issuance of exempt facility the land associated with the renewable resource penses shall be reduced by the amount of such bonds described in subsection (a)(13).’’. and such land shall not be treated as used for expenses taken into account in determining any (c) EXEMPTION FROM GENERAL STATE VOLUME a private business use because of the sale or CAPS.—Paragraph (3) of section 146(g) (relating amount excluded under section 135, 529(c)(1), or leasing of the renewable resource to, or other 530(d)(2). For purposes of the preceding sen- to exception for certain bonds) is amended— use of the renewable resource by, an unaffili- (1) by striking ‘‘or (12)’’ and inserting ‘‘(12), tence, the amount taken into account in deter- ated person to the extent that such sale, leasing, mining the amount excluded under section or (13)’’, and or other use does not constitute an unrelated (2) by striking ‘‘and environmental enhance- 529(c)(1) shall not include that portion of the trade or business, determined by applying sec- ments of hydroelectric generating facilities’’ and distribution which represents a return of any tion 513(a). inserting ‘‘environmental enhancements of hy- contributions to the plan. ‘‘(B) APPLICATION OF BOND MATURITY LIMITA- droelectric generating facilities, and qualified ‘‘(3) DEPENDENTS.—No deduction shall be al- TION.—For purposes of section 147(b), the cost of lowed under subsection (a) to any individual public educational facilities’’. any land or renewable resource acquired with (d) EXEMPTION FROM LIMITATION ON USE FOR with respect to whom a deduction under section proceeds of any bond described in paragraph (1) LAND ACQUISITION.—Section 147(h) (relating to 151 is allowable to another taxpayer for a tax- shall have an economic life commensurate with certain rules not to apply to mortgage revenue able year beginning in the calendar year in the economic and ecological feasibility of the fi- bonds, qualified student loan bonds, and quali- which such individual’s taxable year begins. nancing of such land or renewable resource. fied 501(c)(3) bonds) is amended by adding at ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.—For ‘‘(C) UNAFFILIATED PERSON.—For purposes of purposes of this section— the end the following new paragraph: this subsection, the term ‘unaffiliated person’ ‘‘(3) EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR QUALIFIED ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED TUITION AND RELATED EX- means any person who controls not more than PUBLIC-PRIVATE SCHOOLS.—Subsection (c) shall PENSES.—The term ‘qualified tuition and related 20 percent of the governing body of another per- not apply to any exempt facility bond issued as expenses’ has the meaning given such term by son.’’. part of an issue described in section 142(a)(13) section 25A(f). Such expenses shall be reduced in (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (relating to qualified public educational facili- the same manner as under section 25A(g)(2). by subsection (a) shall apply to obligations ‘‘(2) IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.—No de- ties).’’. issued after January 1, 2002, and before January (e) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The heading duction shall be allowed under subsection (a) to 1, 2005. for section 147(h) is amended by striking a taxpayer with respect to the qualified tuition ‘‘MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS, QUALIFIED STU- Subtitle D—Other Provisions and related expenses of an individual unless the DENT LOAN BONDS, AND QUALIFIED 501(c)(3) SEC. 431. DEDUCTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION taxpayer includes the name and taxpayer iden- BONDS’’ and inserting ‘‘CERTAIN BONDS’’. EXPENSES. tification number of the individual on the re- (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (a) DEDUCTION ALLOWED.—Part VII of sub- turn of tax for the taxable year. by this section shall apply to bonds issued after chapter B of chapter 1 (relating to additional ‘‘(3) LIMITATION ON TAXABLE YEAR OF DEDUC- December 31, 2001. itemized deductions for individuals) is amended TION.— by redesignating section 222 as section 223 and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A deduction shall be al- SEC. 423. TREATMENT OF BONDS ISSUED TO AC- lowed under subsection (a) for qualified tuition QUIRE RENEWABLE RESOURCES ON by inserting after section 221 the following: LAND SUBJECT TO CONSERVATION ‘‘SEC. 222. QUALIFIED TUITION AND RELATED EX- and related expenses for any taxable year only EASEMENT. PENSES. to the extent such expenses are in connection (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 145 (defining quali- ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—In the case with enrollment at an institution of higher edu- fied 501(c)(3) bond) is amended by redesignating of an individual, there shall be allowed as a de- cation during the taxable year. subsection (e) as subsection (f) and by inserting duction an amount equal to the qualified tuition ‘‘(B) CERTAIN PREPAYMENTS ALLOWED.—Sub- after subsection (d) the following new sub- and related expenses paid by the taxpayer dur- paragraph (A) shall not apply to qualified tui- section: ing the taxable year. tion and related expenses paid during a taxable ‘‘(e) BONDS ISSUED TO ACQUIRE RENEWABLE ‘‘(b) DOLLAR LIMITATIONS.— year if such expenses are in connection with an RESOURCES ON LAND SUBJECT TO CONSERVATION ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount allowed as a academic term beginning during such taxable EASEMENT.— deduction under subsection (a) with respect to year or during the first 3 months of the next ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If— the taxpayer for any taxable year shall not ex- taxable year. ‘‘(A) the proceeds of any bond are used to ac- ceed the applicable dollar limit. ‘‘(4) NO DEDUCTION FOR MARRIED INDIVIDUALS quire land (or a long-term lease thereof) to- ‘‘(2) APPLICABLE DOLLAR LIMIT.— FILING SEPARATE RETURNS.—If the taxpayer is a gether with any renewable resource associated ‘‘(A) 2002 AND 2003.—In the case of a taxable married individual (within the meaning of sec- with the land (including standing timber, agri- year beginning in 2002 or 2003, the applicable tion 7703), this section shall apply only if the cultural crops, or water rights) from an unaffili- dollar limit shall be equal to— taxpayer and the taxpayer’s spouse file a joint ated person, ‘‘(i) in the case of a taxpayer whose adjusted return for the taxable year. ‘‘(B) the land is subject to a conservation re- gross income for the taxable year does not ex- ‘‘(5) NONRESIDENT ALIENS.—If the taxpayer is striction— ceed $65,000 ($130,000 in the case of a joint re- a nonresident alien individual for any portion ‘‘(i) which is granted in perpetuity to an un- turn), $3,000, and— of the taxable year, this section shall apply only affiliated person that is— ‘‘(ii) in the case of any other taxpayer, zero. if such individual is treated as a resident alien ‘‘(I) a 501(c)(3) organization, or ‘‘(B) 2004 AND 2005.—In the case of a taxable of the United States for purposes of this chapter ‘‘(II) a Federal, State, or local government year beginning in 2004 or 2005, the applicable by reason of an election under subsection (g) or conservation organization, dollar amount shall be equal to— (h) of section 6013.

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‘‘(6) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary may pre- ‘‘(d) LIMIT ON PERIOD CREDIT ALLOWED.—A ‘‘(2) GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY.—The term ‘gov- scribe such regulations as may be necessary or credit shall be allowed under this section only ernmental entity’ means a State (or political appropriate to carry out this section, including with respect to interest paid on any qualified subdivision thereof), Indian tribal (or political regulations requiring recordkeeping and infor- education loan during the first 60 months subdivision thereof), or Federal government. mation reporting. (whether or not consecutive) in which interest ‘‘(3) QUALIFIED EXPENSES.—The term ‘quali- ‘‘(e) TERMINATION.—This section shall not payments are required. For purposes of this sub- fied expenses’ means unreimbursed expenses for apply to taxable years beginning after December section, any loan and all refinancings of such police and firefighter activities, as determined 31, 2005.’’. loan shall be treated as 1 loan. Such 60 months by the Secretary. (b) DEDUCTION ALLOWED IN COMPUTING AD- shall be determined in the manner prescribed by ‘‘(c) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.— JUSTED GROSS INCOME.—Section 62(a) is amend- the Secretary in the case of multiple loans ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—No other deduction or cred- ed by inserting after paragraph (17) the fol- which are refinanced by, or serviced as, a single it shall be allowed under this chapter for any lowing: loan and in the case of loans incurred before amount taken into account for which a deduc- ‘‘(18) HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES.—The de- January 1, 2009. tion is allowed under this section. duction allowed by section 222.’’. ‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- ‘‘(2) COORDINATION WITH EXCLUSIONS.—A de- (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— tion— duction shall be allowed under subsection (a) (1) Sections 86(b)(2), 135(c)(4), 137(b)(3), and ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED EDUCATION LOAN.—The term for qualified expenses only to the extent the 219(g)(3) are each amended by inserting ‘‘222,’’ ‘qualified education loan’ has the meaning amount of such expenses exceeds the amount ex- after ‘‘221,’’. given such term by section 221(e)(1). cludable under section 135, 529(c)(1), or 530(d)(2) (2) Section 221(b)(2)(C) is amended by insert- ‘‘(2) DEPENDENT.—The term ‘dependent’ has for the taxable year. ing ‘‘222,’’ before ‘‘911’’. the meaning given such term by section 152. ‘‘(d) TERMINATION.—This section shall not (3) Section 469(i)(3)(E) is amended by striking ‘‘(f) SPECIAL RULES.— apply to taxable years beginning after December ‘‘and 221’’ and inserting ‘‘, 221, and 222’’. ‘‘(1) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.—No credit 31, 2006.’’. (4) The table of sections for part VII of sub- shall be allowed under this section if any (b) DEDUCTION ALLOWED IN COMPUTING AD- chapter B of chapter 1 is amended by striking amount of interest on a qualified education loan JUSTED GROSS INCOME.—Section 62(a) (relating the item relating to section 222 and inserting the is taken into account for any deduction under to adjusted gross income defined), as amended following: any other provision of this chapter for the tax- by this Act, is amended by inserting after para- able year. graph (19) the following new paragraph: ‘‘Sec. 222. Qualified tuition and related ex- ‘‘(20) QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ‘‘(2) MARRIED COUPLES MUST FILE JOINT RE- penses. EXPENSES.—The deduction allowed by section TURN.—If the taxpayer is married at the close of ‘‘Sec. 223. Cross reference.’’. 224.’’. the taxable year, the credit shall be allowed ONFORMING MENDMENTS (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (c) C A .— under subsection (a) only if the taxpayer and (1) Sections 86(b)(2), 135(c)(4), 137(b)(3), and by this section shall apply to payments made in the taxpayer’s spouse file a joint return for the 219(g)(3), as amended by this Act, are each taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001. taxable year. amended by inserting ‘‘224,’’ after ‘‘221,’’. SEC. 432. CREDIT FOR INTEREST ON HIGHER ‘‘(3) MARITAL STATUS.—Marital status shall be (2) Section 221(b)(2)(C), as amended by this EDUCATION LOANS. determined in accordance with section 7703.’’. Act, is amended by inserting ‘‘224,’’ before (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart A of part IV of sub- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘911’’. chapter A of chapter 1 (relating to nonrefund- sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter (3) Section 469(i)(3)(E), as amended by this able personal credits) is amended by inserting A of chapter 1 is amended by inserting after the Act, is amended by striking ‘‘and 223’’ and in- after section 25A the following new section: item relating to section 25A the following new serting ‘‘, 223, and 224’’. ‘‘SEC. 25B. INTEREST ON HIGHER EDUCATION item: (4) The table of sections for part VII of sub- LOANS. ‘‘Sec. 25B. Interest on higher education loans.’’. chapter B of chapter 1, as amended by this Act, ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.—In the case of is amended by striking the item relating to sec- an individual, there shall be allowed as a credit (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made tion 223 and inserting the following new items: against the tax imposed by this chapter for the by this section shall apply to any qualified edu- taxable year an amount equal to the interest cation loan (as defined in section 25B(e)(1) of ‘‘Sec. 224. Qualified emergency response ex- paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year on the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as added by penses. any qualified education loan. this section) incurred on, before, or after Decem- ‘‘Sec. 225. Cross reference.’’. ‘‘(b) MAXIMUM CREDIT.— ber 31, 2008, but only with respect to any loan (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- interest payment due in taxable years beginning by this section shall apply to taxable years be- graph (2), the credit allowed by subsection (a) after December 31, 2008. ginning after December 31, 2001. for the taxable year shall not exceed $500. SEC. 433. ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR SEC. 434. CONTRIBUTIONS OF BOOK INVENTORY. ‘‘(2) LIMITATION BASED ON MODIFIED ADJUSTED QUALIFIED EMERGENCY RESPONSE (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 170(e)(3) (relating to GROSS INCOME.— EXPENSES OF ELIGIBLE EMERGENCY certain contributions of ordinary income and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the modified adjusted RESPONSE PROFESSIONALS. capital gain property) is amended by adding at gross income of the taxpayer for the taxable (a) DEDUCTION ALLOWED.—Part VII of sub- the end the following new subparagraph: year exceeds $35,000 ($70,000 in the case of a chapter B of chapter 1 (relating to additional ‘‘(D) SPECIAL RULE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF joint return), the amount which would (but for itemized deductions for individuals), as amend- BOOK INVENTORY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.— this paragraph) be allowable as a credit under ed by this Act, is amended by redesignating sec- ‘‘(i) CONTRIBUTIONS OF BOOK INVENTORY.—In this section shall be reduced (but not below tion 224 as section 225 and by inserting after determining whether a qualified book contribu- zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio section 223 the following new section: tion is a qualified contribution, subparagraph to the amount which would be so allowable as ‘‘SEC. 224. QUALIFIED EMERGENCY RESPONSE EX- (A) shall be applied without regard to whether such excess bears to $10,000 ($20,000 in the case PENSES. or not— of a joint return). ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—In the case ‘‘(I) the donee is an organization described in ‘‘(B) MODIFIED ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.—The of an eligible emergency response professional, the matter preceding clause (i) of subparagraph term ‘modified adjusted gross income’ means ad- there shall be allowed as a deduction an amount (A), and justed gross income determined without regard equal to the qualified expenses paid or incurred ‘‘(II) the property is to be used by the donee to sections 911, 931, and 933. by the taxpayer during the taxable year. solely for the care of the ill, the needy, or in- ‘‘(C) INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.—In the case of ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- fants. any taxable year beginning after 2009, the tion— ‘‘(ii) QUALIFIED BOOK CONTRIBUTION.—For $35,000 and $70,000 amounts referred to in sub- ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROFES- purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘qualified paragraph (A) shall be increased by an amount SIONAL.—The term ‘eligible emergency response book contribution’ means a charitable contribu- equal to— professional’ includes— tion of books, but only if the contribution is to ‘‘(i) such dollar amount, multiplied by ‘‘(A) a full-time employee of any police de- an organization— ‘‘(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined partment or fire department which is organized ‘‘(I) described in subclause (I) or (III) of para- under section (1)(f)(3) for the calendar year in and operated by a governmental entity to pro- graph (6)(B)(i), or which the taxable year begins, by substituting vide police protection, firefighting service, or ‘‘(II) described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt ‘2008’ for ‘1992’. emergency medical services for any area within from tax under section 501(a) which is organized ‘‘(D) ROUNDING.—If any amount as adjusted the jurisdiction of a governmental entity, primarily to make books available to the general under subparagraph (C) is not a multiple of $50, ‘‘(B) an emergency medical technician li- public at no cost or to operate a literacy pro- such amount shall be rounded to the nearest censed by a State who is employed by a State or gram.’’. multiple of $50. non-profit to provide emergency medical serv- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made ‘‘(c) DEPENDENTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CREDIT.— ices, and by this section shall apply to contributions made No credit shall be allowed by this section to an ‘‘(C) a member of a volunteer fire department after the date of the enactment of this Act. individual for the taxable year if a deduction which is organized to provide firefighting or Subtitle E—Miscellaneous Education under section 151 with respect to such indi- emergency medical services for any area within Provisions vidual is allowed to another taxpayer for the the jurisdiction of a governmental entity which SEC. 441. SHORT TITLE. taxable year beginning in the calendar year in is not provided with any other firefighting serv- This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Teacher Re- which such individual’s taxable year begins. ices. lief Act of 2001’’.

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SEC. 442. ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR principal, or aide in an elementary or secondary ‘‘(d) SPECIAL RULES.— QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVEL- school for at least 900 hours during a school ‘‘(1) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.—No deduc- OPMENT EXPENSES OF ELEMENTARY year. tion shall be allowed under this chapter for any AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACH- ‘‘(B) ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL.— ERS. expense for which credit is allowed under this The terms ‘elementary school’ and ‘secondary section. (a) DEDUCTION ALLOWED.—Part VII of sub- school’ have the meanings given such terms by chapter B of chapter 1 (relating to additional ‘‘(2) APPLICATION WITH OTHER CREDITS.—The section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary itemized deductions for individuals), as amend- credit allowable under subsection (a) for any Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801), as so in ed by section 431(a), is amended by redesig- taxable year shall not exceed the excess (if any) effect. nating section 223 as section 224 and by insert- of— ‘‘(d) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.— ing after section 222 the following new section: ‘‘(A) the regular tax for the taxable year, re- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—No other deduction or cred- duced by the sum of the credits allowable under ‘‘SEC. 223. QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP- it shall be allowed under this chapter for any MENT EXPENSES. subpart A and the preceding sections of this amount taken into account for which a deduc- subpart, over ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—In the case tion is allowed under this section. ‘‘(B) the tentative minimum tax for the tax- of an eligible educator, there shall be allowed as ‘‘(2) COORDINATION WITH EXCLUSIONS.—A de- able year. a deduction an amount equal to the qualified duction shall be allowed under subsection (a) professional development expenses paid or in- for qualified professional development expenses ‘‘(e) ELECTION TO HAVE CREDIT NOT APPLY.— curred by the taxpayer during the taxable year. only to the extent the amount of such expenses A taxpayer may elect to have this section not ‘‘(b) MAXIMUM DEDUCTION.—The deduction exceeds the amount excludable under section apply for any taxable year.’’. allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable 135, 529(c)(1), or 530(d)(2) for the taxable year.’’. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec- year shall not exceed $500. (b) DEDUCTION ALLOWED IN COMPUTING AD- tions for subpart B of part IV of subchapter A ‘‘(c) QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT JUSTED GROSS INCOME.—Section 62(a), as of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end EXPENSES OF ELIGIBLE EDUCATORS.—For pur- amended by section 431(b), is amended by insert- the following new item: poses of this section— ing after paragraph (18) the following new ‘‘Sec. 30B. Credit to elementary and secondary ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT paragraph: EXPENSES.— school teachers who provide class- ‘‘(19) QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT room materials.’’. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified profes- EXPENSES.—The deduction allowed by section (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made sional development expenses’ means expenses for 223.’’. by this section shall apply to taxable years be- tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, and (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— transportation required for the enrollment or at- (1) Sections 86(b)(2), 135(c)(4), 137(b)(3), and ginning after December 31, 2001, and shall ex- tendance of an individual in a qualified course 219(g)(3) are each amended by inserting ‘‘223,’’ pire on December 31, 2005. of instruction. after ‘‘221,’’. Subtitle F—Compliance With Congressional ‘‘(B) QUALIFIED COURSE OF INSTRUCTION.— (2) Section 221(b)(2)(C) is amended by insert- Budget Act The term ‘qualified course of instruction’ means ing ‘‘223,’’ before ‘‘911’’. SEC. 451. SUNSET OF PROVISIONS OF TITLE. a course of instruction which— (3) Section 469(i)(3)(E) is amended by striking All provisions of, and amendments made by, ‘‘(i) is— ‘‘and 221’’ and inserting ‘‘, 221, and 223’’. this title which are in effect on September 30, ‘‘(I) directly related to the curriculum and (4) The table of sections for part VII of sub- 2011, shall cease to apply as of the close of Sep- academic subjects in which an eligible educator chapter B of chapter 1, as amended by section tember 30, 2011. provides instruction, 431(c), is amended by striking the item relating ‘‘(II) designed to enhance the ability of an eli- to section 223 and inserting the following new TITLE V—ESTATE, GIFT, AND GENERA- gible educator to understand and use State items: TION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX PROVI- standards for the academic subjects in which SIONS such educator provides instruction, ‘‘Sec. 223. Qualified professional development ‘‘(III) designed to provide instruction in how expenses. Subtitle A—Repeal of Estate and Generation- Skipping Transfer Taxes to teach children with different learning styles, ‘‘Sec. 224. Cross reference.’’. particularly children with disabilities and chil- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made SEC. 501. REPEAL OF ESTATE AND GENERATION- dren with special learning needs (including chil- by this section shall apply to taxable years be- SKIPPING TRANSFER TAXES. dren who are gifted and talented), or ginning after December 31, 2001, and shall ex- (a) ESTATE TAX REPEAL.—Subchapter C of ‘‘(IV) designed to provide instruction in how pire on December 31, 2005. chapter 11 of subtitle B (relating to miscella- best to discipline children in the classroom and SEC. 443. CREDIT TO ELEMENTARY AND SEC- neous) is amended by adding at the end the fol- identify early and appropriate interventions to ONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO lowing new section: help children described in subclause (III) to PROVIDE CLASSROOM MATERIALS. ‘‘SEC. 2210. TERMINATION. learn, (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart B of part IV of sub- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- ‘‘(ii) is tied to— chapter A of chapter 1 (relating to other credits) section (b), this chapter shall not apply to the ‘‘(I) challenging State or local content stand- is amended by adding at the end the following estates of decedents dying after December 31, ards and student performance standards, or new section: 2010. ‘‘(II) strategies and programs that dem- ‘‘SEC. 30B. CREDIT TO ELEMENTARY AND SEC- ‘‘(b) CERTAIN DISTRIBUTIONS FROM QUALIFIED onstrate effectiveness in increasing student aca- ONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO DOMESTIC TRUSTS.—In applying section 2056A demic achievement and student performance, or PROVIDE CLASSROOM MATERIALS. with respect to the surviving spouse of a dece- substantially increasing the knowledge and ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.—In the case of dent dying before January 1, 2011— teaching skills of an eligible educator, an eligible educator, there shall be allowed as a ‘‘(1) section 2056A(b)(1)(A) shall not apply to ‘‘(iii) is of sufficient intensity and duration to credit against the tax imposed by this chapter distributions made after December 31, 2021, and have a positive and lasting impact on the per- for the taxable year an amount equal to 50 per- formance of an eligible educator in the class- cent of the qualified elementary and secondary ‘‘(2) section 2056A(b)(1)(B) shall not apply room (which shall not include 1-day or short- education expenses which are paid or incurred after December 31, 2010.’’. term workshops and conferences), except that by the taxpayer during such taxable year. (b) GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX RE- this clause shall not apply to an activity if such ‘‘(b) MAXIMUM CREDIT.—The credit allowed PEAL.—Subchapter G of chapter 13 of subtitle B activity is 1 component described in a long-term by subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not (relating to administration) is amended by add- comprehensive professional development plan exceed $250. ing at the end the following new section: established by an eligible educator and the edu- ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.— ‘‘SEC. 2664. TERMINATION. cator’s supervisor based upon an assessment of ‘‘(1) ELIGIBLE EDUCATOR.—The term ‘eligible ‘‘This chapter shall not apply to generation- the needs of the educator, the students of the educator’ has the same meaning given such term skipping transfers made after December 31, educator, and the local educational agency in- in section 223(c). 2010.’’. volved, and ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(iv) is part of a program of professional de- EDUCATION EXPENSES.—The term ‘qualified ele- (1) The table of sections for subchapter C of velopment which is approved and certified by mentary and secondary education expenses’ chapter 11 is amended by adding at the end the the appropriate local educational agency as fur- means expenses for books, supplies (other than following new item: thering the goals of the preceding clauses. nonathletic supplies for courses of instruction in ‘‘(C) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY.—The term health or physical education), computer equip- ‘‘Sec. 2210. Termination.’’. ‘local educational agency’ has the meaning ment (including related software and services) (2) The table of sections for subchapter G of given such term by section 14101 of the Elemen- and other equipment, and supplementary mate- chapter 13 is amended by adding at the end the tary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as in rials used by an eligible educator in the class- following new item: effect on the date of the enactment of this sec- room. tion. ‘‘(3) ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL.— ‘‘Sec. 2664. Termination.’’. ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE EDUCATOR.— The term ‘elementary or secondary school’ (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘eligible educa- means any school which provides elementary by this section shall apply to the estates of dece- tor’ means an individual who is a kindergarten education or secondary education (through dents dying, and generation-skipping transfers through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, grade 12), as determined under State law. made, after December 31, 2010.

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Subtitle B—Reductions of Estate and Gift Tax taxable gift under section 2503, unless the trust (1) IN GENERAL.—The table contained in sec- Rates is treated as wholly owned by the donor or the tion 2011(b) is amended by striking the ten high- SEC. 511. ADDITIONAL REDUCTIONS OF ESTATE donor’s spouse under subpart E of part I of sub- est brackets and inserting the following: AND GIFT TAX RATES. chapter J of chapter 1.’’. ‘‘Over $2,040,000 ...... $106,800, plus 8% of the ex- (a) MAXIMUM RATE OF TAX REDUCED TO 50 (f) EFFECTIVE DATES.— cess over $2,040,000.’’. (1) SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (b).—The amendments PERCENT.—The table contained in section (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to 2001(c)(1) is amended by striking the two highest by this subsection shall apply to estates of dece- estates of decedents dying, and gifts made, after brackets and inserting the following: dents dying after December 31, 2001. December 31, 2001. ‘‘Over $2,500,000 ...... $1,025,800, plus 50% of the (b) MAXIMUM CREDIT REDUCED TO 7.2 PER- (2) SUBSECTION (c).—The amendment made by CENT.— excess over $2,500,000.’’. subsection (c) shall apply to estates of decedents (b) REPEAL OF PHASEOUT OF GRADUATED (1) IN GENERAL.—The table contained in sec- dying, and gifts made, after December 31, 2002. tion 2011(b), as amended by subsection (a), is RATES.—Subsection (c) of section 2001 is amend- (3) SUBSECTIONS (d) AND (e).—The amendments amended by striking the two highest brackets ed by striking paragraph (2). made by subsections (d) and (e) shall apply to and inserting the following: (c) ADDITIONAL REDUCTIONS OF MAXIMUM gifts made after December 31, 2010. RATE OF TAX.—Subsection (c) of section 2001, as ‘‘Over $1,540,000 ...... $70,800, plus 7.2% of the Subtitle C—Increase in Exemption Amounts amended by subsection (b), is amended by add- excess over $1,540,000.’’. ing at the end the following new paragraph: SEC. 521. INCREASE IN EXEMPTION EQUIVALENT (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made OF UNIFIED CREDIT, LIFETIME ‘‘(2) PHASEDOWN OF MAXIMUM RATE OF TAX.— by this subsection shall apply to estates of dece- GIFTS EXEMPTION, AND GST EXEMP- dents dying after December 31, 2002. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of estates of de- TION AMOUNTS. (c) MAXIMUM CREDIT REDUCED TO 7.04 PER- cedents dying, and gifts made, in calendar years (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section CENT.— after 2002 and before 2011, the tentative tax 2010 (relating to applicable credit amount) is (1) IN GENERAL.—The table contained in sec- under this subsection shall be determined by amended by striking the table and inserting the tion 2011(b), as amended by subsections (a) and using a table prescribed by the Secretary (in lieu following new table: of using the table contained in paragraph (1)) (b), is amended by striking the highest bracket ‘‘In the case of estates The applicable which is the same as such table; except that— and inserting the following: of decedents dying exclusion amount ‘‘(i) the maximum rate of tax for any calendar ‘‘Over $1,540,000 ...... $70,800, plus 7.04% of the during: is: excess over $1,540,000.’’. year shall be determined in the table under sub- 2002 and 2003 ...... $1,000,000 paragraph (B), and 2004 ...... $2,000,000 (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made ‘‘(ii) the brackets and the amounts setting 2005, 2006, 2007, and by this subsection shall apply to estates of dece- forth the tax shall be adjusted to the extent nec- 2008 ...... $3,000,000 dents dying after December 31, 2003. essary to reflect the adjustments under subpara- 2009 ...... $3,500,000 SEC. 532. CREDIT FOR STATE DEATH TAXES RE- graph (A). 2010 ...... $4,000,000.’’. PLACED WITH DEDUCTION FOR ‘‘(B) MAXIMUM RATE.— (b) LIFETIME GIFT EXEMPTION INCREASED TO SUCH TAXES. ‘‘Calendar year: Maximum Rate: $1,000,000.— (a) REPEAL OF CREDIT.—Section 2011 (relating 2003 ...... 49 percent (1) FOR PERIODS BEFORE ESTATE TAX RE- to credit for State death taxes) is repealed. 2004 ...... 48 percent PEAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 2505(a) (relating (b) DEDUCTION FOR STATE DEATH TAXES.— 2005 ...... 47 percent to unified credit against gift tax) is amended by Part IV of subchapter A of chapter 11 is amend- 2006 ...... 46 percent inserting ‘‘(determined as if the applicable ex- ed by adding at the end the following new sec- 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 ...... 45 percent.’’. clusion amount were $1,000,000)’’ after ‘‘cal- tion: endar year’’. (d) MAXIMUM GIFT TAX RATE REDUCED TO 40 ‘‘SEC. 2058. STATE DEATH TAXES. (2) FOR PERIODS AFTER ESTATE TAX REPEAL.— PERCENT AFTER 2010.—Subsection (a) of section ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—For pur- Paragraph (1) of section 2505(a) (relating to uni- 2502 (relating to rate of tax) is amended to read poses of the tax imposed by section 2001, the fied credit against gift tax), as amended by as follows: value of the taxable estate shall be determined paragraph (1), is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(a) COMPUTATION OF TAX.— ‘‘(1) the amount of the tentative tax which by deducting from the value of the gross estate ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The tax imposed by section would be determined under the rate schedule set the amount of any estate, inheritance, legacy, 2501 for each calendar year shall be an amount forth in section 2502(a)(2) if the amount with re- or succession taxes actually paid to any State or equal to the excess of— spect to which such tentative tax is to be com- the District of Columbia, in respect of any prop- ‘‘(A) a tentative tax, computed under para- puted were $1,000,000, reduced by’’. erty included in the gross estate (not including graph (2), on the aggregate sum of the taxable (c) GST EXEMPTION.— any such taxes paid with respect to the estate of gifts for such calendar year and for each of the (1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of 2631 (relat- a person other than the decedent). preceding calendar periods, over ing to GST exemption) is amended by striking ‘‘(b) PERIOD OF LIMITATIONS.—The deduction ‘‘(B) a tentative tax, computed under para- ‘‘of $1,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘amount’’. allowed by this section shall include only such graph (2), on the aggregate sum of the taxable (2) EXEMPTION AMOUNT.—Subsection (c) of taxes as were actually paid and deduction gifts for each of the preceding calendar periods. section 2631 is amended to read as follows: therefor claimed before the later of— ‘‘(2) RATE SCHEDULE.— ‘‘(c) GST EXEMPTION AMOUNT.—For purposes ‘‘(1) 4 years after the filing of the return re- ‘‘If the amount with The tentative tax is: of subsection (a), the GST exemption amount for quired by section 6018, or respect to which the any calendar year shall be equal to the applica- ‘‘(2) if— tentative tax to be ble exclusion amount under section 2010(c) for ‘‘(A) a petition for redetermination of a defi- computed is: such calendar year.’’. ciency has been filed with the Tax Court within Not over $10,000 ...... 18% of such amount. (d) REPEAL OF SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR FAMILY- the time prescribed in section 6213(a), the expi- Over $10,000 but not over $1,800, plus 20% of the ex- OWNED BUSINESS INTERESTS.— ration of 60 days after the decision of the Tax $20,000. cess over $10,000. (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 2057 is hereby re- Court becomes final, Over $20,000 but not over $3,800, plus 22% of the ex- pealed. ‘‘(B) an extension of time has been granted $40,000. cess over $20,000. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— under section 6161 or 6166 for payment of the Over $40,000 but not over $8,200, plus 24% of the ex- (A) Paragraph (10) of section 2031(c) is tax shown on the return, or of a deficiency, the $60,000. cess over $40,000. amended by inserting ‘‘(as in effect on the day date of the expiration of the period of the exten- Over $60,000 but not over $13,000, plus 26% of the ex- before the date of the enactment of this par- sion, or $80,000. cess over $60,000. enthetical)’’ before the period. Over $80,000 but not over $18,200, plus 28% of the ex- ‘‘(C) a claim for refund or credit of an over- (B) The table of sections for part IV of sub- $100,000. cess over $80,000. payment of tax imposed by this chapter has chapter A of chapter 11 is amended by striking Over $100,000 but not over $23,800, plus 30% of the ex- been filed within the time prescribed in section the item relating to section 2057. $150,000. cess over $100,000. 6511, the latest of the expiration of— Over $150,000 but not over $38,800, plus 32% of the ex- (e) EFFECTIVE DATES.— $250,000. cess over $150,000. (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- ‘‘(i) 60 days from the date of mailing by cer- Over $250,000 but not over $70,800, plus 34% of the ex- graphs (2) and (3), the amendments made by tified mail or registered mail by the Secretary to $500,000. cess over $250,000. this section shall apply to estates of decedents the taxpayer of a notice of the disallowance of Over $500,000 but not over $155,800, plus 37% of the dying, and gifts made, after December 31, 2001. any part of such claim, $750,000. excess over $500,000. (2) SUBSECTION (b)(2).—The amendments made ‘‘(ii) 60 days after a decision by any court of Over $750,000 but not over $248,300, plus 39% of the by subsection (b)(2) shall apply to gifts made competent jurisdiction becomes final with re- $1,000,000. excess over $750,000. spect to a timely suit instituted upon such claim, Over $1,000,000 ...... $345,800, plus 40% of the after December 31, 2010. excess over $1,000,000.’’. (3) SUBSECTIONS (c) AND (d).—The amendments or (e) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN TRANSFERS IN made by subsections (c) and (d) shall apply to ‘‘(iii) 2 years after a notice of the waiver of TRUST.—Section 2511 (relating to transfers in estates of decedents dying, and generation-skip- disallowance is filed under section 6532(a)(3). general) is amended by adding at the end the ping transfers made, after December 31, 2003. Notwithstanding sections 6511 and 6512, refund following new subsection: Subtitle D—Credit for State Death Taxes based on the deduction may be made if the claim ‘‘(c) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN TRANSFERS IN SEC. 531. REDUCTION OF CREDIT FOR STATE for refund is filed within the period provided in TRUST.—Notwithstanding any other provision of DEATH TAXES. the preceding sentence. Any such refund shall this section and except as provided in regula- (a) MAXIMUM CREDIT REDUCED TO 8 PER- be made without interest.’’. tions, a transfer in trust shall be treated as a CENT.— (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—

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(3) Paragraph (2) of section 2014(b) is amend- the value of the property, as determined for pur- ‘‘(C) LIMIT INCREASED BY UNUSED BUILT-IN ed by striking ‘‘, 2011,’’. poses of this chapter, upon which State death LOSSES AND LOSS CARRYOVERS.—The limitation (4) Sections 2015 and 2016 are each amended taxes were paid and which is included in the under subparagraph (B) shall be increased by— by striking ‘‘2011 or’’. gross estate under section 2103 bears to the ‘‘(i) the sum of the amount of any capital loss (5) Subsection (d) of section 2053 is amended value of the total gross estate under section carryover under section 1212(b), and the amount to read as follows: 2103. For purposes of this paragraph, the term of any net operating loss carryover under sec- ‘‘(d) CERTAIN FOREIGN DEATH TAXES.— ‘State death taxes’ means the taxes described in tion 172, which would (but for the decedent’s ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the provi- section 2011(a).’’. death) be carried from the decedent’s last tax- sions of subsection (c)(1)(B), for purposes of the (9) Section 2201 is amended— able year to a later taxable year of the decedent, tax imposed by section 2001, the value of the (A) by striking ‘‘as defined in section plus taxable estate may be determined, if the execu- 2011(d)’’, and ‘‘(ii) the sum of the amount of any losses that tor so elects before the expiration of the period (B) by adding at the end the following new would have been allowable under section 165 if of limitation for assessment provided in section flush sentence: the property acquired from the decedent had been sold at fair market value immediately be- 6501, by deducting from the value of the gross ‘‘For purposes of this section, the additional es- estate the amount (as determined in accordance fore the decedent’s death. tate tax is the difference between the tax im- ECEDENT NONRESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT with regulations prescribed by the Secretary) of ‘‘(3) D posed by section 2001 or 2101 and the amount CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.—In the case of any estate, succession, legacy, or inheritance equal to 125 percent of the maximum credit pro- a decedent nonresident not a citizen of the tax imposed by and actually paid to any foreign vided by section 2011(b), as in effect before its United States— country, in respect of any property situated repeal by the Restoring Earnings To Lift Indi- ‘‘(A) paragraph (2)(B) shall be applied by sub- within such foreign country and included in the viduals and Empower Families (RELIEF) Act of stituting ‘$60,000’ for ‘$1,300,000’, and gross estate of a citizen or resident of the United 2001.’’. ‘‘(B) paragraph (2)(C) shall not apply. States, upon a transfer by the decedent for pub- (10) Section 2604 is repealed. ‘‘(c) ADDITIONAL BASIS INCREASE FOR PROP- lic, charitable, or religious uses described in sec- (11) Paragraph (2) of section 6511(i) is amend- ERTY ACQUIRED BY SURVIVING SPOUSE.— tion 2055. The determination under this para- ed by striking ‘‘2011(c), 2014(b),’’ and inserting ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of property to graph of the country within which property is ‘‘2014(b)’’. which this subsection applies and which is situated shall be made in accordance with the (12) Subsection (c) of section 6612 is amended qualified spousal property, the basis of such rules applicable under subchapter B (sec. 2101 by striking ‘‘section 2011(c) (relating to refunds property under subsection (a) (as increased and following) in determining whether property due to credit for State taxes),’’. under subsection (b)) shall be increased by its is situated within or without the United States. (13) The table of sections for part II of sub- spousal property basis increase. Any election under this paragraph shall be exer- chapter A of chapter 11 is amended by striking ‘‘(2) SPOUSAL PROPERTY BASIS INCREASE.—For cised in accordance with regulations prescribed the item relating to section 2011. purposes of this subsection— by the Secretary. (14) The table of sections for part IV of sub- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The spousal property basis ‘‘(2) CONDITION FOR ALLOWANCE OF DEDUC- chapter A of chapter 11 is amended by adding at increase for property referred to in paragraph TION.—No deduction shall be allowed under the end the following new item: (1) is the portion of the aggregate spousal prop- paragraph (1) for a foreign death tax specified erty basis increase which is allocated to the therein unless the decrease in the tax imposed ‘‘Sec. 2058. State death taxes.’’. property pursuant to this section. by section 2001 which results from the deduction (15) The table of sections for subchapter A of ‘‘(B) AGGREGATE SPOUSAL PROPERTY BASIS IN- provided in paragraph (1) will inure solely for chapter 13 is amended by striking the item relat- CREASE.—In the case of any estate, the aggre- the benefit of the public, charitable, or religious ing to section 2604. gate spousal property basis increase is transferees described in section 2055 or section (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made $3,000,000. 2106(a)(2). In any case where the tax imposed by by this section shall apply to estates of dece- ‘‘(3) QUALIFIED SPOUSAL PROPERTY.—For pur- section 2001 is equitably apportioned among all dents dying after December 31, 2004. poses of this subsection, the term ‘qualified the transferees of property included in the gross Subtitle E—Carryover Basis at Death; Other spousal property’ means— estate, including those described in sections 2055 Changes Taking Effect With Repeal ‘‘(A) outright transfer property, and and 2106(a)(2) (taking into account any exemp- ‘‘(B) qualified terminable interest property. SEC. 541. TERMINATION OF STEP-UP IN BASIS AT ‘‘(4) OUTRIGHT TRANSFER PROPERTY.—For tions, credits, or deductions allowed by this DEATH. chapter), in determining such decrease, there purposes of this subsection— Section 1014 (relating to basis of property ac- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘outright transfer shall be disregarded any decrease in the Federal quired from a decedent) is amended by adding property’ means any interest in property ac- estate tax which any transferees other than at the end the following new subsection: quired from the decedent by the decedent’s sur- those described in sections 2055 and 2106(a)(2) ‘‘(f) TERMINATION.—This section shall not viving spouse. are required to pay. apply with respect to decedents dying after De- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—Subparagraph (A) shall not ‘‘(3) EFFECT ON CREDIT FOR FOREIGN DEATH cember 31, 2010.’’. apply where, on the lapse of time, on the occur- TAXES OF DEDUCTION UNDER THIS SUBSECTION.— SEC. 542. TREATMENT OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED rence of an event or contingency, or on the fail- ‘‘(A) ELECTION.—An election under this sub- FROM A DECEDENT DYING AFTER ure of an event or contingency to occur, an in- section shall be deemed a waiver of the right to DECEMBER 31, 2010. terest passing to the surviving spouse will termi- claim a credit, against the Federal estate tax, (a) GENERAL RULE.—Part II of subchapter O nate or fail— under a death tax convention with any foreign of chapter 1 (relating to basis rules of general ‘‘(i)(I) if an interest in such property passes or country for any tax or portion thereof in respect application) is amended by inserting after sec- has passed (for less than an adequate and full of which a deduction is taken under this sub- tion 1021 the following new section: consideration in money or money’s worth) from section. ‘‘SEC. 1022. TREATMENT OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED the decedent to any person other than such sur- ‘‘(B) CROSS REFERENCE.— FROM A DECEDENT DYING AFTER viving spouse (or the estate of such spouse), and ‘‘See section 2014(f) for the effect of a deduc- DECEMBER 31, 2010. ‘‘(II) if by reason of such passing such person tion taken under this paragraph on the credit ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise pro- (or his heirs or assigns) may possess or enjoy for foreign death taxes.’’. vided in this section— any part of such property after such termi- (6) Subparagraph (A) of section 2056A(b)(10) is ‘‘(1) property acquired from a decedent dying nation or failure of the interest so passing to the amended— after December 31, 2010, shall be treated for pur- surviving spouse, or (A) by striking ‘‘2011,’’, and poses of this subtitle as transferred by gift, and ‘‘(ii) if such interest is to be acquired for the (B) by inserting ‘‘2058,’’ after ‘‘2056,’’. ‘‘(2) the basis of the person acquiring property surviving spouse, pursuant to directions of the (7)(A) Subsection (a) of section 2102 is amend- from such a decedent shall be the lesser of— decedent, by his executor or by the trustee of a ed to read as follows: ‘‘(A) the adjusted basis of the decedent, or trust. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The tax imposed by section ‘‘(B) the fair market value of the property at For purposes of this subparagraph, an interest 2101 shall be credited with the amounts deter- the date of the decedent’s death. shall not be considered as an interest which will mined in accordance with sections 2012 and 2013 ‘‘(b) BASIS INCREASE FOR CERTAIN PROP- terminate or fail merely because it is the owner- (relating to gift tax and tax on prior trans- ERTY.— ship of a bond, note, or similar contractual obli- fers).’’. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In the case of property to gation, the discharge of which would not have (B) Section 2102 is amended by striking sub- which this subsection applies, the basis of such the effect of an annuity for life or for a term. section (b) and by redesignating subsection (c) property under subsection (a) shall be increased ‘‘(C) INTEREST OF SPOUSE CONDITIONAL ON as subsection (b). by its basis increase under this subsection. SURVIVAL FOR LIMITED PERIOD.—For purposes of (C) Section 2102(b)(5) (as redesignated by sub- ‘‘(2) BASIS INCREASE.—For purposes of this this paragraph, an interest passing to the sur- paragraph (B)) and section 2107(c)(3) are each subsection— viving spouse shall not be considered as an in- amended by striking ‘‘2011 to 2013, inclusive,’’ ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The basis increase under terest which will terminate or fail on the death and inserting ‘‘2012 and 2013’’. this subsection for any property is the portion of of such spouse if—

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‘‘(i) such death will cause a termination or erty laws of any State or possession of the ‘‘(f) COORDINATION WITH SECTION 691.—This failure of such interest only if it occurs within United States or any foreign country shall be section shall not apply to property which con- a period not exceeding 6 months after the dece- treated for purposes of this section as owned by, stitutes a right to receive an item of income in dent’s death, or only if it occurs as a result of and acquired from, the decedent if at least one- respect of a decedent under section 691. a common disaster resulting in the death of the half of the whole of the community interest in ‘‘(g) CERTAIN LIABILITIES DISREGARDED.— decedent and the surviving spouse, or only if it such property is treated as owned by, and ac- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In determining whether occurs in the case of either such event, and quired from, the decedent without regard to this gain is recognized on the acquisition of prop- ‘‘(ii) such termination or failure does not in clause. erty— fact occur. ‘‘(C) PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY DECEDENT BY ‘‘(A) from a decedent by a decedent’s estate or ‘‘(5) QUALIFIED TERMINABLE INTEREST PROP- GIFT WITHIN 3 YEARS OF DEATH.— any beneficiary other than a tax-exempt bene- ERTY.—For purposes of this subsection— ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Subsections (b) and (c) ficiary, and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified ter- shall not apply to property acquired by the de- ‘‘(B) from the decedent’s estate by any bene- minable interest property’ means property— cedent by gift or by inter vivos transfer for less ficiary other than a tax-exempt beneficiary, ‘‘(i) which passes from the decedent, and than adequate and full consideration in money and in determining the adjusted basis of such ‘‘(ii) in which the surviving spouse has a or money’s worth during the 3-year period end- property, liabilities in excess of basis shall be qualifying income interest for life. ing on the date of the decedent’s death. disregarded. ‘‘(B) QUALIFYING INCOME INTEREST FOR ‘‘(ii) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN GIFTS FROM ‘‘(2) TAX-EXEMPT BENEFICIARY.—For purposes LIFE.—The surviving spouse has a qualifying in- SPOUSE.—Clause (i) shall not apply to property of paragraph (1)(B)— come interest for life if— acquired by the decedent from the decedent’s ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘tax-exempt bene- ‘‘(i) the surviving spouse is entitled to all the spouse unless, during such 3-year period, such ficiary’ means— income from the property, payable annually or spouse acquired the property in whole or in part ‘‘(i) the United States, any State or political at more frequent intervals, or has a usufruct in- by gift or by inter vivos transfer for less than subdivision thereof, any possession of the terest for life in the property, and adequate and full consideration in money or United States, any Indian tribal government ‘‘(ii) no person has a power to appoint any money’s worth. (within the meaning of section 7871), or any part of the property to any person other than ‘‘(D) STOCK OF CERTAIN ENTITIES.—Sub- agency or instrumentality of any of the fore- the surviving spouse. sections (b) and (c) shall not apply to— going, ‘‘(i) stock or securities a foreign personal ‘‘(ii) an organization (other than a coopera- Clause (ii) shall not apply to a power exer- holding company, cisable only at or after the death of the sur- tive described in section 521) which is exempt ‘‘(ii) stock of a DISC or former DISC, from tax imposed by chapter 1, and viving spouse. To the extent provided in regula- ‘‘(iii) stock of a foreign investment company, tions, an annuity shall be treated in a manner ‘‘(iii) any foreign person or entity (within the or meaning of section 168(h)(2)). similar to an income interest in property (re- ‘‘(iv) stock of a passive foreign investment ‘‘(h) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall pre- gardless of whether the property from which the company unless such company is a qualified scribe such regulations as may be necessary to annuity is payable can be separately identified). electing fund (as defined in section 1295) with carry out the purposes of this section.’’. ‘‘(C) PROPERTY INCLUDES INTEREST THEREIN.— respect to the decedent. (b) INFORMATION RETURNS, ETC.— The term ‘property’ includes an interest in prop- ‘‘(2) FAIR MARKET VALUE LIMITATION.—The (1) LARGE TRANSFERS AT DEATH.—So much of erty. adjustments under subsections (b) and (c) shall subpart C of part II of subchapter A of chapter ‘‘(D) SPECIFIC PORTION TREATED AS SEPARATE not increase the basis of any interest in property 61 as precedes section 6019 is amended to read as PROPERTY.—A specific portion of property shall acquired from the decedent above its fair market follows: be treated as separate property. For purposes of value in the hands of the decedent as of the the preceding sentence, the term ‘specific por- date of the decedent’s death. ‘‘Subpart C—Returns Relating to Transfers tion’ only includes a portion determined on a ‘‘(3) ALLOCATION RULES.— During Life or at Death fractional or percentage basis. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The executor shall allocate ‘‘Sec. 6018. Returns relating to large transfers at ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES FOR AP- the adjustments under subsections (b) and (c) on death. PLICATION OF SUBSECTIONS (b) AND (c).— the return required by section 6018. ‘‘Sec. 6019. Gift tax returns. ‘‘(B) CHANGES IN ALLOCATION.—Any alloca- ‘‘(1) PROPERTY TO WHICH SUBSECTIONS (b) AND ‘‘SEC. 6018. RETURNS RELATING TO LARGE (c) APPLY.— tion made pursuant to subparagraph (A) may be TRANSFERS AT DEATH. changed only as provided by the Secretary. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The basis of property ac- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—If this section applies to ‘‘(4) INFLATION ADJUSTMENT OF BASIS ADJUST- quired from a decedent may be increased under property acquired from a decedent, the executor MENT AMOUNTS.— subsection (b) or (c) only if the property was of the estate of such decedent shall make a re- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of decedents owned by the decedent at the time of death. turn containing the information specified in ‘‘(B) RULES RELATING TO OWNERSHIP.— dying in a calendar year after 2011, the $1,300,000, $60,000, and $3,000,000 dollar amounts subsection (c) with respect to such property. ‘‘(i) JOINTLY HELD PROPERTY.—In the case of ‘‘(b) PROPERTY TO WHICH SECTION APPLIES.— in subsections (b) and (c)(2)(B) shall each be in- property which was owned by the decedent and ‘‘(1) LARGE TRANSFERS.—This section shall creased by an amount equal to the product of— another person as joint tenants with right of apply to all property (other than cash) acquired survivorship or tenants by the entirety— ‘‘(i) such dollar amount, and ‘‘(ii) the cost-of-living adjustment determined from a decedent if the fair market value of such ‘‘(I) if the only such other person is the sur- under section 1(f)(3) for such calendar year, de- property acquired from the decedent exceeds the viving spouse, the decedent shall be treated as termined by substituting ‘2010’ for ‘1992’ in sub- dollar amount applicable under section the owner of only 50 percent of the property, paragraph (B) thereof. 1022(b)(2)(B) (without regard to section ‘‘(II) in any case (to which subclause (I) does ‘‘(B) ROUNDING.—If any increase determined 1022(b)(2)(C)). not apply) in which the decedent furnished con- under subparagraph (A) is not a multiple of— ‘‘(2) TRANSFERS OF CERTAIN GIFTS RECEIVED sideration for the acquisition of the property, ‘‘(i) $100,000 in the case of the $1,300,000 BY DECEDENT WITHIN 3 YEARS OF DEATH.—This the decedent shall be treated as the owner to the amount, section shall apply to any appreciated property extent of the portion of the property which is ‘‘(ii) $5,000 in the case of the $60,000 amount, acquired from the decedent if— proportionate to such consideration, and and ‘‘(A) subsections (b) and (c) of section 1022 do ‘‘(III) in any case (to which subclause (I) does ‘‘(iii) $250,000 in the case of the $3,000,000 not apply to such property by reason of section not apply) in which the property has been ac- amount, 1022(d)(1)(C), and quired by gift, bequest, devise, or inheritance by such increase shall be rounded to the next low- ‘‘(B) such property was required to be in- the decedent and any other person as joint ten- est multiple thereof. cluded on a return required to be filed under ants with right of survivorship and their inter- ‘‘(e) PROPERTY ACQUIRED FROM THE DECE- section 6019. ests are not otherwise specified or fixed by law, DENT.—For purposes of this section, the fol- ‘‘(3) NONRESIDENTS NOT CITIZENS OF THE the decedent shall be treated as the owner to the lowing property shall be considered to have been UNITED STATES.—In the case of a decedent who extent of the value of a fractional part to be de- acquired from the decedent: is a nonresident not a citizen of the United termined by dividing the value of the property ‘‘(1) Property acquired by bequest, devise, or States, paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be applied— by the number of joint tenants with right of sur- inheritance, or by the decedent’s estate from the ‘‘(A) by taking into account only— vivorship. decedent. ‘‘(i) tangible property situated in the United ‘‘(ii) REVOCABLE TRUSTS.—The decedent shall ‘‘(2) Property transferred by the decedent dur- States, and be treated as owning property transferred by the ing his lifetime— ‘‘(ii) other property acquired from the dece- decedent during life to a qualified revocable ‘‘(A) to a qualified revocable trust (as defined dent by a United States person, and trust (as defined in section 645(b)(1)). in section 645(b)(1)), or ‘‘(B) by substituting the dollar amount appli- ‘‘(iii) POWERS OF APPOINTMENT.—The dece- ‘‘(B) to any other trust with respect to which cable under section 1022(b)(3) for the dollar dent shall not be treated as owning any prop- the decedent reserved the right to make any amount referred to in paragraph (1). erty by reason of holding a power of appoint- change in the enjoyment thereof through the ex- ‘‘(4) RETURNS BY TRUSTEES OR BENE- ment with respect to such property. ercise of a power to alter, amend, or terminate FICIARIES.—If the executor is unable to make a ‘‘(iv) COMMUNITY PROPERTY.—Property which the trust. complete return as to any property acquired represents the surviving spouse’s one-half share ‘‘(3) Any other property passing from the de- from or passing from the decedent, the executor of community property held by the decedent and cedent by reason of death to the extent that shall include in the return a description of such the surviving spouse under the community prop- such property passed without consideration. property and the name of every person holding

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5729 a legal or beneficial interest therein. Upon no- amended by adding at the end the following the Secretary, a rule similar to the rule provided tice from the Secretary, such person shall in like new section: in subsection (a) shall apply where— manner make a return as to such property. ‘‘SEC. 6716. FAILURE TO FILE INFORMATION WITH ‘‘(1) by reason of the death of the decedent, a ‘‘(c) INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE FUR- RESPECT TO CERTAIN TRANSFERS person has a right to receive from a trust a spe- NISHED.—The information specified in this sub- AT DEATH AND GIFTS. cific dollar amount which is the equivalent of a section with respect to any property acquired ‘‘(a) INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE FUR- pecuniary bequest, and from the decedent is— NISHED TO THE SECRETARY.—Any person re- ‘‘(2) the trustee of a trust satisfies such right ‘‘(1) the name and TIN of the recipient of such quired to furnish any information under section with property. property, 6018 who fails to furnish such information on ‘‘(c) BASIS OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED IN EX- ‘‘(2) an accurate description of such property, the date prescribed therefor (determined with re- CHANGE DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (a)OR(b).— ‘‘(3) the adjusted basis of such property in the gard to any extension of time for filing) shall The basis of property acquired in an exchange hands of the decedent and its fair market value pay a penalty of $10,000 ($500 in the case of in- with respect to which gain realized is not recog- at the time of death, formation required to be furnished under section nized by reason of subsection (a) or (b) shall be ‘‘(4) the decedent’s holding period for such 6018(b)(2)) for each such failure. the basis of such property immediately before property, ‘‘(b) INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE FUR- the exchange increased by the amount of the ‘‘(5) sufficient information to determine NISHED TO BENEFICIARIES.—Any person required gain recognized to the estate or trust on the ex- whether any gain on the sale of the property to furnish in writing to each person described in change.’’. would be treated as ordinary income, section 6018(e) or 6019(b) the information re- (2) The item relating to section 1040 in the ‘‘(6) the amount of basis increase allocated to quired under such section who fails to furnish table of sections for part III of subchapter O of the property under subsection (b) or (c) of sec- such information shall pay a penalty of $50 for chapter 1 is amended to read as follows: tion 1022, and each such failure. ‘‘Sec. 1040. Use of appreciated carryover basis ‘‘(7) such other information as the Secretary ‘‘(c) REASONABLE CAUSE EXCEPTION.—No pen- property to satisfy pecuniary be- may by regulations prescribe. alty shall be imposed under subsection (a) or (b) quest.’’. ‘‘(d) PROPERTY ACQUIRED FROM DECEDENT.— with respect to any failure if it is shown that (e) MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS RELATED TO For purposes of this section, section 1022 shall such failure is due to reasonable cause. CARRYOVER BASIS.— apply for purposes of determining the property ‘‘(d) INTENTIONAL DISREGARD.—If any failure (1) RECOGNITION OF GAIN ON TRANSFERS TO acquired from a decedent. under subsection (a) or (b) is due to intentional NONRESIDENTS.— ‘‘(e) STATEMENTS TO BE FURNISHED TO CER- disregard of the requirements under sections (A) Subsection (a) of section 684 is amended TAIN PERSONS.—Every person required to make 6018 and 6019(b), the penalty under such sub- by inserting ‘‘or to a nonresident alien’’ after a return under subsection (a) shall furnish to section shall be 5 percent of the fair market ‘‘or trust’’. each person whose name is required to be set value (as of the date of death or, in the case of (B) Subsection (b) of section 684 is amended by forth in such return (other than the person re- section 6019(b), the date of the gift) of the prop- striking ‘‘any person’’ and inserting ‘‘any quired to make such return) a written statement erty with respect to which the information is re- United States person’’. showing— quired. (C) The section heading for section 684 is ‘‘(1) the name, address, and phone number of ‘‘(e) DEFICIENCY PROCEDURES NOT TO amended by inserting ‘‘and nonresident the person required to make such return, and APPLY.—Subchapter B of chapter 63 (relating to aliens’’ after ‘‘estates’’. ‘‘(2) the information specified in subsection (c) deficiency procedures for income, estate, gift, (D) The item relating to section 684 in the with respect to property acquired from, or pass- and certain excise taxes) shall not apply in re- table of sections for subpart F of part I of sub- ing from, the decedent to the person required to spect of the assessment or collection of any pen- chapter J of chapter 1 is amended by inserting receive such statement. alty imposed by this section.’’. ‘‘and nonresident aliens’’ after ‘‘estates’’. The written statement required under the pre- (5) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.— (2) CAPITAL GAIN TREATMENT FOR INHERITED ceding sentence shall be furnished not later (A) The table of sections for part I of sub- ART WORK OR SIMILAR PROPERTY.— than 30 days after the date that the return re- chapter B of chapter 68 is amended by adding at (A) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (C) of section quired by subsection (a) is filed.’’. the end the following new item: 1221(a)(3) (defining capital asset) is amended by (2) GIFTS.—Section 6019 (relating to gift tax ‘‘Sec. 6716. Failure to file information with re- inserting ‘‘(other than by reason of section returns) is amended— spect to certain transfers at death 1022)’’ after ‘‘is determined’’. (B) COORDINATION WITH SECTION 170.—Para- (A) by striking ‘‘Any individual’’ and insert- and gifts.’’. ing ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Any individual’’, and graph (1) of section 170(e) (relating to certain (B) The item relating to subpart C in the table (B) by adding at the end the following new contributions of ordinary income and capital of subparts for part II of subchapter A of chap- subsection: gain property) is amended by adding at the end ter 61 is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(b) STATEMENTS TO BE FURNISHED TO CER- the following: ‘‘For purposes of this paragraph, TAIN PERSONS.—Every person required to make ‘‘Subpart C. Returns relating to transfers during the determination of whether property is a cap- a return under subsection (a) shall furnish to life or at death.’’. ital asset shall be made without regard to the each person whose name is required to be set (c) EXCLUSION OF GAIN ON SALE OF PRINCIPAL exception contained in section 1221(a)(3)(C) for forth in such return (other than the person re- RESIDENCE MADE AVAILABLE TO HEIR OF DECE- basis determined under section 1022.’’. quired to make such return) a written statement DENT IN CERTAIN CASES.—Subsection (d) of sec- (3) DEFINITION OF EXECUTOR.—Section 7701(a) showing— tion 121 (relating to exclusion of gain from sale (relating to definitions) is amended by adding at ‘‘(1) the name, address, and phone number of of principal residence) is amended by adding at the end the following: the person required to make such return, and the end the following new paragraph: ‘‘(47) EXECUTOR.—The term ‘executor’ means ‘‘(2) the information specified in such return ‘‘(9) PROPERTY ACQUIRED FROM A DECEDENT.— the executor or administrator of the decedent, with respect to property received by the person The exclusion under this section shall apply to or, if there is no executor or administrator ap- required to receive such statement. property sold by— pointed, qualified, and acting within the United The written statement required under the pre- ‘‘(A) the estate of a decedent, and States, then any person in actual or construc- ceding sentence shall be furnished not later ‘‘(B) any individual who acquired such prop- tive possession of any property of the dece- than 30 days after the date that the return re- erty from the decedent (within the meaning of dent.’’. (4) CERTAIN TRUSTS.—Subparagraph (A) of quired by subsection (a) is filed.’’. section 1022), section 4947(a)(2) is amended by inserting (3) TIME FOR FILING SECTION 6018 RETURNS.— determined by taking into account the owner- ‘‘642(c),’’ after ‘‘170(f)(2)(B),’’. (A) RETURNS RELATING TO LARGE TRANSFERS ship and use by the decedent.’’. (5) OTHER AMENDMENTS.— AT DEATH.—Subsection (a) of section 6075 is (d) TRANSFERS OF APPRECIATED CARRYOVER (A) Section 1246 is amended by striking sub- amended to read as follows: BASIS PROPERTY TO SATISFY PECUNIARY BE- section (e). ‘‘(a) RETURNS RELATING TO LARGE TRANSFERS QUEST.— (B) Subsection (e) of section 1291 is amended— AT DEATH.—The return required by section 6018 (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 1040 (relating to (i) by striking ‘‘(e),’’; and with respect to a decedent shall be filed with the transfer of certain farm, etc., real property) is (ii) by striking ‘‘; except that’’ and all that return of the tax imposed by chapter 1 for the amended to read as follows: follows and inserting a period. decedent’s last taxable year or such later date ‘‘SEC. 1040. USE OF APPRECIATED CARRYOVER (C) Section 1296 is amended by striking sub- specified in regulations prescribed by the Sec- BASIS PROPERTY TO SATISFY PECU- section (i). retary.’’. NIARY BEQUEST. (6) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec- (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Paragraph ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—If the executor of the es- tions for part II of subchapter O of chapter 1 is (3) of section 6075(b) is amended— tate of any decedent satisfies the right of any amended by inserting after the item relating to (i) by striking ‘‘ESTATE TAX RETURN’’ in the person to receive a pecuniary bequest with ap- section 1021 the following new item: heading and inserting ‘‘SECTION 6018 RETURN’’, preciated property, then gain on such exchange and shall be recognized to the estate only to the ex- ‘‘Sec. 1022. Treatment of property acquired from (ii) by striking ‘‘(relating to estate tax re- tent that, on the date of such exchange, the fair a decedent dying after December turns)’’ and inserting ‘‘(relating to returns re- market value of such property exceeds such 31, 2010.’’. lating to large transfers at death)’’. value on the date of death. (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.— (4) PENALTIES.—Part I of subchapter B of ‘‘(b) SIMILAR RULE FOR CERTAIN TRUSTS.—To (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- chapter 68 (relating to assessable penalties) is the extent provided in regulations prescribed by graph (2), the amendments made by this section

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EXPANSION OF ESTATE TAX RULE FOR ‘‘(A) the value of such transfer or transfers CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. trust corpus either must be distributed to the es- for purposes of section 2642(a) shall be deter- (a) REPEAL OF CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON tate or estates of one or more of such individuals mined as if such allocation had been made on a WHERE LAND IS LOCATED.—Clause (i) of section or is subject to a general power of appointment timely filed gift tax return for each calendar 2031(c)(8)(A) (defining land subject to a quali- exercisable by one or more of such individuals, year within which each transfer was made, fied conservation easement) is amended to read ‘‘(iv) the trust is a trust any portion of which ‘‘(B) such allocation shall be effective imme- as follows: would be included in the gross estate of a non- diately before such death, and ‘‘(i) which is located in the United States or skip person (other than the transferor) if such ‘‘(C) the amount of the transferor’s unused any possession of the United States,’’. person died immediately after the transfer, GST exemption available to be allocated shall be (b) CLARIFICATION OF DATE FOR DETERMINING ‘‘(v) the trust is a charitable lead annuity determined immediately before such death. VALUE OF LAND AND EASEMENT.—Section trust (within the meaning of section ‘‘(3) FUTURE INTEREST.—For purposes of this 2031(c)(2) (defining applicable percentage) is 2642(e)(3)(A)) or a charitable remainder annuity trust or a charitable remainder unitrust (within subsection, a person has a future interest in a amended by adding at the end the following trust if the trust may permit income or corpus to new sentence: ‘‘The values taken into account the meaning of section 664(d)), or ‘‘(vi) the trust is a trust with respect to which be paid to such person on a date or dates in the under the preceding sentence shall be such val- future.’’. ues as of the date of the contribution referred to a deduction was allowed under section 2522 for the amount of an interest in the form of the (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph (2) in paragraph (8)(B).’’. of section 2632(b) is amended by striking ‘‘with (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made right to receive annual payments of a fixed per- centage of the net fair market value of the trust respect to a prior direct skip’’ and inserting ‘‘or by this section shall apply to estates of dece- subsection (c)(1)’’. dents dying after December 31, 2000. property (determined yearly) and which is re- quired to pay principal to a non-skip person if (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.— Subtitle G—Modifications of Generation- such person is alive when the yearly payments (1) DEEMED ALLOCATION.—Section 2632(c) of Skipping Transfer Tax for which the deduction was allowed terminate. the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as added by subsection (a)), and the amendment made by SEC. 561. DEEMED ALLOCATION OF GST EXEMP- For purposes of this subparagraph, the value of TION TO LIFETIME TRANSFERS TO subsection (b), shall apply to transfers subject to TRUSTS; RETROACTIVE ALLOCA- transferred property shall not be considered to chapter 11 or 12 made after December 31, 2000, TIONS. be includible in the gross estate of a non-skip and to estate tax inclusion periods ending after (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2632 (relating to spe- person or subject to a right of withdrawal by December 31, 2000. cial rules for allocation of GST exemption) is reason of such person holding a right to with- (2) RETROACTIVE ALLOCATIONS.—Section amended by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- draw so much of such property as does not ex- 2632(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as section (e) and by inserting after subsection (b) ceed the amount referred to in section 2503(b) added by subsection (a)) shall apply to deaths of the following new subsections: with respect to any transferor, and it shall be non-skip persons occurring after December 31, ‘‘(c) DEEMED ALLOCATION TO CERTAIN LIFE- assumed that powers of appointment held by 2000. non-skip persons will not be exercised. TIME TRANSFERS TO GST TRUSTS.— SEC. 562. SEVERING OF TRUSTS. ‘‘(4) AUTOMATIC ALLOCATIONS TO CERTAIN GST ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If any individual makes an (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section TRUSTS.—For purposes of this subsection, an in- indirect skip during such individual’s lifetime, 2642 (relating to inclusion ratio) is amended by direct skip to which section 2642(f) applies shall any unused portion of such individual’s GST adding at the end the following new paragraph: be deemed to have been made only at the close exemption shall be allocated to the property ‘‘(3) SEVERING OF TRUSTS.— transferred to the extent necessary to make the of the estate tax inclusion period. The fair mar- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If a trust is severed in a inclusion ratio for such property zero. If the ket value of such transfer shall be the fair mar- qualified severance, the trusts resulting from amount of the indirect skip exceeds such unused ket value of the trust property at the close of the such severance shall be treated as separate portion, the entire unused portion shall be allo- estate tax inclusion period. trusts thereafter for purposes of this chapter. cated to the property transferred. ‘‘(5) APPLICABILITY AND EFFECT.— ‘‘(B) QUALIFIED SEVERANCE.—For purposes of ‘‘(2) UNUSED PORTION.—For purposes of para- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—An individual— subparagraph (A)— graph (1), the unused portion of an individual’s ‘‘(i) may elect to have this subsection not ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified sever- GST exemption is that portion of such exemp- apply to— ance’ means the division of a single trust and tion which has not previously been— ‘‘(I) an indirect skip, or the creation (by any means available under the ‘‘(A) allocated by such individual, ‘‘(II) any or all transfers made by such indi- governing instrument or under local law) of two ‘‘(B) treated as allocated under subsection (b) vidual to a particular trust, and or more trusts if— with respect to a direct skip occurring during or ‘‘(ii) may elect to treat any trust as a GST ‘‘(I) the single trust was divided on a frac- before the calendar year in which the indirect trust for purposes of this subsection with respect tional basis, and skip is made, or to any or all transfers made by such individual ‘‘(II) the terms of the new trusts, in the aggre- ‘‘(C) treated as allocated under paragraph (1) to such trust. gate, provide for the same succession of interests with respect to a prior indirect skip. ‘‘(B) ELECTIONS.— of beneficiaries as are provided in the original ‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS.— ‘‘(i) ELECTIONS WITH RESPECT TO INDIRECT trust. ‘‘(A) INDIRECT SKIP.—For purposes of this SKIPS.—An election under subparagraph ‘‘(ii) TRUSTS WITH INCLUSION RATIO GREATER subsection, the term ‘indirect skip’ means any (A)(i)(I) shall be deemed to be timely if filed on THAN ZERO.—If a trust has an inclusion ratio of transfer of property (other than a direct skip) a timely filed gift tax return for the calendar greater than zero and less than 1, a severance is subject to the tax imposed by chapter 12 made to year in which the transfer was made or deemed a qualified severance only if the single trust is a GST trust. to have been made pursuant to paragraph (4) or divided into two trusts, one of which receives a ‘‘(B) GST TRUST.—The term ‘GST trust’ means on such later date or dates as may be prescribed fractional share of the total value of all trust a trust that could have a generation-skipping by the Secretary. assets equal to the applicable fraction of the sin- transfer with respect to the transferor unless— ‘‘(ii) OTHER ELECTIONS.—An election under gle trust immediately before the severance. In ‘‘(i) the trust instrument provides that more clause (i)(II) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) may be such case, the trust receiving such fractional than 25 percent of the trust corpus must be dis- made on a timely filed gift tax return for the share shall have an inclusion ratio of zero and tributed to or may be withdrawn by one or more calendar year for which the election is to be- the other trust shall have an inclusion ratio of individuals who are non-skip persons— come effective. 1. ‘‘(I) before the date that the individual at- ‘‘(d) RETROACTIVE ALLOCATIONS.— ‘‘(iii) REGULATIONS.—The term ‘qualified sev- tains age 46, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If— erance’ includes any other severance permitted ‘‘(II) on or before one or more dates specified ‘‘(A) a non-skip person has an interest or a under regulations prescribed by the Secretary. in the trust instrument that will occur before future interest in a trust to which any transfer ‘‘(C) TIMING AND MANNER OF SEVERANCES.—A the date that such individual attains age 46, or has been made, severance pursuant to this paragraph may be ‘‘(III) upon the occurrence of an event that, ‘‘(B) such person— made at any time. The Secretary shall prescribe in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ‘‘(i) is a lineal descendant of a grandparent of by forms or regulations the manner in which the Secretary, may reasonably be expected to occur the transferor or of a grandparent of the trans- qualified severance shall be reported to the Sec- before the date that such individual attains age feror’s spouse or former spouse, and retary.’’. 46, ‘‘(ii) is assigned to a generation below the (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made ‘‘(ii) the trust instrument provides that more generation assignment of the transferor, and by this section shall apply to severances after than 25 percent of the trust corpus must be dis- ‘‘(C) such person predeceases the transferor, December 31, 2000.

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SEC. 563. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN VALUATION (as added by subsection (a)) shall apply to re- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made RULES. quests pending on, or filed after, December 31, by this section shall apply to estates of dece- (a) GIFTS FOR WHICH GIFT TAX RETURN FILED 2000. dents dying after December 31, 2001. OR DEEMED ALLOCATION MADE.—Paragraph (1) (2) SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE.—Section SEC. 572. CLARIFICATION OF AVAILABILITY OF IN- of section 2642(b) (relating to valuation rules, 2642(g)(2) of such Code (as so added) shall apply STALLMENT PAYMENT. etc.) is amended to read as follows: to transfers subject to chapter 11 or 12 of the In- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (B) of section ‘‘(1) GIFTS FOR WHICH GIFT TAX RETURN FILED ternal Revenue Code of 1986 made after Decem- 6166(b)(8) (relating to all stock must be non- OR DEEMED ALLOCATION MADE.—If the alloca- ber 31, 2000. No implication is intended with re- readily-tradable stock) is amended to read as tion of the GST exemption to any transfers of spect to the availability of relief from late elec- follows: property is made on a gift tax return filed on or tions or the application of a rule of substantial ‘‘(B) ALL STOCK MUST BE NON-READILY- before the date prescribed by section 6075(b) for compliance on or before such date. TRADABLE STOCK.— such transfer or is deemed to be made under sec- Subtitle H—Extension of Time for Payment of ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—No stock shall be taken into tion 2632 (b)(1) or (c)(1)— Estate Tax account for purposes of applying this paragraph ‘‘(A) the value of such property for purposes SEC. 571. EXPANSION OF AVAILABILITY OF IN- unless it is non-readily-tradable stock (within of subsection (a) shall be its value as finally de- the meaning of paragraph (7)(B)). termined for purposes of chapter 12 (within the STALLMENT PAYMENT FOR ESTATES WITH INTERESTS QUALIFYING LEND- ‘‘(ii) SPECIAL APPLICATION WHERE ONLY HOLD- meaning of section 2001(f)(2)), or, in the case of ING AND FINANCE BUSINESSES. ING COMPANY STOCK IS NON-READILY-TRADABLE an allocation deemed to have been made at the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 6166(b) (relating to STOCK.—If the requirements of clause (i) are not close of an estate tax inclusion period, its value definitions and special rules) is amended by met, but all of the stock of any holding company at the time of the close of the estate tax inclu- adding at the end the following new paragraph: taken into account is non-readily-tradable, then sion period, and ‘‘(10) STOCK IN QUALIFYING LENDING AND FI- this paragraph shall apply, but subsection (a)(1) ‘‘(B) such allocation shall be effective on and NANCE BUSINESS TREATED AS STOCK IN AN ACTIVE shall be applied by substituting ‘5’ for ‘10’.’’. after the date of such transfer, or, in the case of TRADE OR BUSINESS COMPANY.— (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made an allocation deemed to have been made at the ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the executor elects the by this section shall apply to estates of dece- close of an estate tax inclusion period, on and benefits of this paragraph, then— dents dying after December 31, 2001. after the close of such estate tax inclusion pe- ‘‘(i) STOCK IN QUALIFYING LENDING AND FI- riod.’’. Subtitle I—Compliance With Congressional NANCE BUSINESS TREATED AS STOCK IN AN ACTIVE Budget Act (b) TRANSFERS AT DEATH.—Subparagraph (A) TRADE OR BUSINESS COMPANY.—For purposes of of section 2642(b)(2) is amended to read as fol- this section, any asset used in a qualifying lend- SEC. 581. SUNSET OF PROVISIONS OF TITLE. lows: ing and finance business shall be treated as an All provisions of, and amendments made by, ‘‘(A) TRANSFERS AT DEATH.—If property is asset which is used in carrying on a trade or this title which are in effect on September 30, transferred as a result of the death of the trans- business. 2011, shall cease to apply as of the close of Sep- feror, the value of such property for purposes of ‘‘(ii) 5-YEAR DEFERRAL FOR PRINCIPAL NOT TO tember 30, 2011. subsection (a) shall be its value as finally deter- APPLY.—The executor shall be treated as having TITLE VI—PENSION AND INDIVIDUAL mined for purposes of chapter 11; except that, if selected under subsection (a)(3) the date pre- RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT PROVISIONS the requirements prescribed by the Secretary re- scribed by section 6151(a). Subtitle A—Individual Retirement Accounts specting allocation of post-death changes in ‘‘(iii) 5 EQUAL INSTALLMENTS ALLOWED.—For value are not met, the value of such property purposes of applying subsection (a)(1), ‘5’ shall SEC. 601. MODIFICATION OF IRA CONTRIBUTION LIMITS. shall be determined as of the time of the dis- be substituted for ‘10’. (a) INCREASE IN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT.— tribution concerned.’’. ‘‘(B) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this para- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made graph— (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1)(A) of section by this section shall apply to transfers subject to ‘‘(i) QUALIFYING LENDING AND FINANCE BUSI- 219(b) (relating to maximum amount of deduc- chapter 11 or 12 of the Internal Revenue Code of NESS.—The term ‘qualifying lending and finance tion) is amended by striking ‘‘$2,000’’ and insert- 1986 made after December 31, 2000. business’ means a lending and finance business, ing ‘‘the deductible amount’’. SEC. 564. RELIEF PROVISIONS. if— (2) DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT.—Section 219(b) is (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2642 is amended by ‘‘(I) based on all the facts and circumstances amended by adding at the end the following adding at the end the following new subsection: immediately before the date of the decedent’s new paragraph: ‘‘(g) RELIEF PROVISIONS.— death, there was substantial activity with re- ‘‘(5) DEDUCTIBLE AMOUNT.—For purposes of ‘‘(1) RELIEF FROM LATE ELECTIONS.— spect to the lending and finance business, or paragraph (1)(A)— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall by reg- ‘‘(II) during at least 3 of the 5 taxable years ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The deductible amount ulation prescribe such circumstances and proce- ending before the date of the decedent’s death, shall be determined in accordance with the fol- dures under which extensions of time will be such business had at least 1 full-time employee lowing table: granted to make— substantially all of the services of whom were in ‘‘For taxable years The deductible ‘‘(i) an allocation of GST exemption described the active management of such business, 10 full- beginning in: amount is: in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b), and time, nonowner employees substantially all of 2002 through 2005 ...... $2,500 ‘‘(ii) an election under subsection (b)(3) or the services of whom were directly related to 2006 and 2007 ...... $3,000 (c)(5) of section 2632. such business, and $5,000,000 in gross receipts 2008 and 2009 ...... $3,500 Such regulations shall include procedures for from activities described in clause (ii). 2010 ...... $4,000 requesting comparable relief with respect to ‘‘(ii) LENDING AND FINANCE BUSINESS.—The 2011 and thereafter ...... $5,000. transfers made before the date of the enactment term ‘lending and finance business’ means a ‘‘(B) CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INDIVID- of this paragraph. trade or business of— UALS 50 OR OLDER.— ‘‘(B) BASIS FOR DETERMINATIONS.—In deter- ‘‘(I) making loans, ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an individual mining whether to grant relief under this para- ‘‘(II) purchasing or discounting accounts re- who has attained the age of 50 before the close graph, the Secretary shall take into account all ceivable, notes, or installment obligations, of the taxable year, the deductible amount for relevant circumstances, including evidence of ‘‘(III) engaging in rental and leasing of real such taxable year shall be increased by the ap- intent contained in the trust instrument or in- and tangible personal property, including enter- plicable amount. strument of transfer and such other factors as ing into leases and purchasing, servicing, and ‘‘(ii) APPLICABLE AMOUNT.—For purposes of the Secretary deems relevant. For purposes of disposing of leases and leased assets, clause (i), the applicable amount shall be the determining whether to grant relief under this ‘‘(IV) rendering services or making facilities amount determined in accordance with the fol- paragraph, the time for making the allocation available in the ordinary course of a lending or lowing table: (or election) shall be treated as if not expressly finance business, and prescribed by statute. ‘‘(V) rendering services or making facilities ‘‘For taxable years The applicable ‘‘(2) SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE.—An alloca- available in connection with activities described beginning in: amount is: tion of GST exemption under section 2632 that in subclauses (I) through (IV) carried on by the 2002 through 2005 ...... $500 demonstrates an intent to have the lowest pos- corporation rendering services or making facili- 2006 through 2009 ...... $1,000 sible inclusion ratio with respect to a transfer or ties available, or another corporation which is a 2010 ...... $1,500 a trust shall be deemed to be an allocation of so member of the same affiliated group (as defined 2011 and thereafter ...... $2,000. much of the transferor’s unused GST exemption in section 1504 without regard to section ‘‘(C) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT.— as produces the lowest possible inclusion ratio. 1504(b)(3)). ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of any taxable In determining whether there has been substan- ‘‘(iii) LIMITATION.—The term ‘qualifying lend- year beginning in a calendar year after 2011, the tial compliance, all relevant circumstances shall ing and finance business’ shall not include any $5,000 amount under subparagraph (A) shall be be taken into account, including evidence of in- interest in an entity, if the stock or debt of such increased by an amount equal to— tent contained in the trust instrument or instru- entity or a controlled group (as defined in sec- ‘‘(I) such dollar amount, multiplied by ment of transfer and such other factors as the tion 267(f)(1)) of which such entity was a mem- ‘‘(II) the cost-of-living adjustment determined Secretary deems relevant.’’. ber was readily tradable on an established secu- under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in (b) EFFECTIVE DATES.— rities market or secondary market (as defined by which the taxable year begins, determined by (1) RELIEF FROM LATE ELECTIONS.—Section the Secretary) at any time within 3 years before substituting ‘calendar year 2010’ for ‘calendar 2642(g)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 the date of the decedent’s death.’’. year 1992’ in subparagraph (B) thereof.

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‘‘(ii) ROUNDING RULES.—If any amount after to accounts and annuities as provided in section taxable year under section 170 (before the appli- adjustment under clause (i) is not a multiple of 408(q) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, cation of section 170(b)) for qualified charitable $500, such amount shall be rounded to the next such accounts and annuities (and contributions distributions shall be reduced (but not below lower multiple of $500.’’. thereto) shall not be treated as part of such plan zero) by the sum of the amounts of the qualified (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (or as a separate pension plan) for purposes of charitable distributions during such year which (1) Section 408(a)(1) is amended by striking any provision of this title other than section (but for this paragraph) would have been in- ‘‘in excess of $2,000 on behalf of any individual’’ 403(c), 404, or 405 (relating to exclusive benefit, cludible in the gross income of the taxpayer for and inserting ‘‘on behalf of any individual in and fiduciary and co-fiduciary responsibil- such year.’’. excess of the amount in effect for such taxable ities).’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made year under section 219(b)(1)(A)’’. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 4(a) of by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years (2) Section 408(b)(2)(B) is amended by striking such Act (29 U.S.C. 1003(a)) is amended by in- beginning after December 31, 2009. ‘‘$2,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the dollar amount in ef- serting ‘‘or (c)’’ after ‘‘subsection (b)’’. Subtitle B—Expanding Coverage fect under section 219(b)(1)(A)’’. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made SEC. 611. INCREASE IN BENEFIT AND CONTRIBU- (3) Section 408(b) is amended by striking by this section shall apply to plan years begin- TION LIMITS. ‘‘$2,000’’ in the matter following paragraph (4) ning after December 31, 2002. (a) DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS.— and inserting ‘‘the dollar amount in effect SEC. 603. TAX-FREE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM INDI- (1) DOLLAR LIMIT.— under section 219(b)(1)(A)’’. VIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS (A) Subparagraph (A) of section 415(b)(1) (re- (4) Section 408(j) is amended by striking FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. lating to limitation for defined benefit plans) is ‘‘$2,000’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (d) of section 408 amended by striking ‘‘$90,000’’ and inserting (5) Section 408(p)(8) is amended by striking (relating to individual retirement accounts) is ‘‘the applicable limit’’. ‘‘$2,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the dollar amount in ef- amended by adding at the end the following (B) Section 415(b) is amended by adding at the fect under section 219(b)(1)(A)’’. new paragraph: end the following new paragraph: (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ‘‘(8) DISTRIBUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE PUR- ‘‘(12) APPLICABLE LIMIT.—For purposes of by this section shall apply to taxable years be- POSES.— paragraph (1)(A), the applicable limit shall be ginning after December 31, 2001. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a qualified determined in accordance with the following SEC. 602. DEEMED IRAS UNDER EMPLOYER charitable distribution from an individual retire- table: PLANS. ment account to an organization described in ‘‘For taxable years The applicable (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 408 (relating to indi- section 170(c), no amount shall be includible in beginning in: limit is: vidual retirement accounts) is amended by re- the gross income of the account holder or bene- 2002, 2003, and 2004 ...... $150,000 ficiary. designating subsection (q) as subsection (r) and 2005 and thereafter ...... $160,000.’’. by inserting after subsection (p) the following ‘‘(B) SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO CHARITABLE new subsection: REMAINDER TRUSTS, POOLED INCOME FUNDS, AND (C) Subparagraphs (C) and (D) of section ‘‘(q) DEEMED IRAS UNDER QUALIFIED EM- CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES.— 415(b)(2) are each amended— PLOYER PLANS.— ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a qualified (i) in the headings, by striking ‘‘$90,000’’ and ‘‘(1) GENERAL RULE.—If— charitable distribution from an individual retire- inserting ‘‘APPLICABLE’’, ‘‘(A) a qualified employer plan elects to allow ment account— (ii) by striking ‘‘$90,000 limitation’’ each place employees to make voluntary employee contribu- ‘‘(I) to a charitable remainder annuity trust it appears and inserting ‘‘limitation’’, and tions to a separate account or annuity estab- or a charitable remainder unitrust (as such (iii) by striking ‘‘a $90,000 annual benefit’’ lished under the plan, and terms are defined in section 664(d)), each place it appears and inserting ‘‘an annual ‘‘(B) under the terms of the qualified employer ‘‘(II) to a pooled income fund (as defined in benefit equal to the applicable limit’’. plan, such account or annuity meets the appli- section 642(c)(5)), or (D) Paragraph (7) of section 415(b) (relating to cable requirements of this section or section ‘‘(III) for the issuance of a charitable gift an- benefits under certain collectively bargained 408A for an individual retirement account or an- nuity (as defined in section 501(m)(5)), plans) is amended by striking ‘‘the greater of nuity, $68,212 or one-half the amount otherwise appli- no amount shall be includible in gross income of cable for such year under paragraph (1)(A) for then such account or annuity shall be treated the account holder or beneficiary. The pre- ‘$90,000’ ’’ and inserting ‘‘one-half the amount for purposes of this title in the same manner as ceding sentence shall apply only if no person otherwise applicable for such year under para- an individual retirement plan and not as a holds any interest in the amounts in the trust, graph (1)(A) for ‘the applicable limit’ ’’. qualified employer plan (and contributions to fund, or annuity attributable to such distribu- (2) LIMIT REDUCED WHEN BENEFIT BEGINS BE- such account or annuity as contributions to an tion other than one or more of the following: the FORE AGE 62.—Subparagraph (C) of section individual retirement plan and not to the quali- individual for whose benefit such account is 415(b)(2) is amended by striking ‘‘the social se- fied employer plan). For purposes of subpara- maintained, the spouse of such individual, or curity retirement age’’ each place it appears in graph (B), the requirements of subsection (a)(5) any organization described in section 170(c). the heading and text and inserting ‘‘age 62’’ shall not apply. ‘‘(ii) DETERMINATION OF INCLUSION OF and by striking the second sentence. ‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULES FOR QUALIFIED EMPLOYER AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED.—In determining the (3) LIMIT INCREASED WHEN BENEFIT BEGINS PLANS.—For purposes of this title, a qualified amount includible in the gross income of the dis- AFTER AGE 65.—Subparagraph (D) of section employer plan shall not fail to meet any require- tributee of a distribution from a trust described 415(b)(2) is amended by striking ‘‘the social se- ment of this title solely by reason of establishing in clause (i)(I) or an annuity described in clause curity retirement age’’ each place it appears in and maintaining a program described in para- (i)(III), the portion of any qualified charitable the heading and text and inserting ‘‘age 65’’. graph (1). distribution to such trust or for such annuity (4) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS.—Subsection ‘‘(3) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub- which would (but for this subparagraph) have (d) of section 415 (related to cost-of-living ad- section— been includible in gross income— justments) is amended— ‘‘(A) QUALIFIED EMPLOYER PLAN.—The term ‘‘(I) in the case of any such trust, shall be (A) by striking ‘‘$90,000’’ in paragraph (1)(A) ‘qualified employer plan’ has the meaning given treated as income described in section 664(b)(1), and inserting ‘‘applicable limit’’; and such term by section 72(p)(4); except such term or (B) in paragraph (3)(A)— shall only include an eligible deferred com- ‘‘(II) in the case of any such annuity, shall (i) by striking ‘‘$90,000’’ in the heading and pensation plan (as defined in section 457(b)) not be treated as an investment in the contract. inserting ‘‘applicable limit’’; and which is maintained by an eligible employer de- ‘‘(iii) NO INCLUSION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO (ii) by striking ‘‘October 1, 1986’’ and inserting scribed in section 457(e)(1)(A). POOLED INCOME FUND.—No amount shall be in- ‘‘July 1, 2004’’. ‘‘(B) VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTION.— cludible in the gross income of a pooled income (5) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— The term ‘voluntary employee contribution’ fund (as so defined) by reason of a qualified (A) Section 415(b)(2) is amended by striking means any contribution (other than a manda- charitable distribution to such fund. subparagraph (F). tory contribution within the meaning of section ‘‘(C) QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION.— (B) Section 415(b)(9) is amended to read as fol- 411(c)(2)(C))— For purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘quali- lows: ‘‘(i) which is made by an individual as an em- fied charitable distribution’ means any distribu- ‘‘(9) SPECIAL RULE FOR COMMERCIAL AIRLINE ployee under a qualified employer plan which tion from an individual retirement account— PILOTS.—In the case of any participant who is allows employees to elect to make contributions ‘‘(i) which is made on or after the date that a commercial airline pilot, if, as of the time of described in paragraph (1), and the individual for whose benefit the account is the participant’s retirement, regulations pre- ‘‘(ii) with respect to which the individual has maintained has attained age 701⁄2, and scribed by the Federal Aviation Administration designated the contribution as a contribution to ‘‘(ii) which is a charitable contribution (as de- require an individual to separate from service as which this subsection applies.’’. fined in section 170(c)) made directly from the a commercial airline pilot after attaining any (b) AMENDMENT OF ERISA.— account to— age occurring on or after age 60 and before age (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 4 of the Employee ‘‘(I) an organization described in section 62, paragraph (2)(C) shall be applied by sub- Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 170(c), or stituting such age for age 62.’’. U.S.C. 1003) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(II) a trust, fund, or annuity described in (C) Section 415(b)(10)(C)(i) is amended by the following new subsection: subparagraph (B). striking ‘‘applied without regard to paragraph ‘‘(c) If a pension plan allows an employee to ‘‘(D) DENIAL OF DEDUCTION.—The amount al- (2)(F)’’. elect to make voluntary employee contributions lowable as a deduction to the taxpayer for the (b) QUALIFIED TRUSTS.—

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(1) COMPENSATION LIMIT.— calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2009, and the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2007, and (A) Section 401(a)(17) is amended— any increase under this paragraph which is not any increase under this subparagraph which is (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking a multiple of $500 shall be rounded to the next not a multiple of $500 shall be rounded to the ‘‘$150,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the applicable dollar lowest multiple of $500.’’. next lower multiple of $500.’’. amount’’, (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking (A) Section 402(g) (relating to limitation on ex- (A) Subclause (I) of section 401(k)(11)(B)(i) is ‘‘$150,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the applicable dol- clusion for elective deferrals), as amended by amended by striking ‘‘$6,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the lar’’, and paragraphs (1) and (2), is further amended by amount in effect under section 408(p)(2)(A)(ii)’’. (iii) by adding at the end the following: striking paragraph (4) and redesignating para- (B) Section 401(k)(11) is amended by striking ‘‘(C) APPLICABLE DOLLAR AMOUNT.—For pur- graphs (5), (6), (7), (8), and (9) as paragraphs subparagraph (E). poses of this paragraph, the applicable dollar (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8), respectively. (f) ROUNDING RULE RELATING TO DEFINED amount shall be determined in accordance with (B) Paragraph (2) of section 457(c) is amended BENEFIT PLANS AND DEFINED CONTRIBUTION the following table: by striking ‘‘402(g)(8)(A)(iii)’’ and inserting PLANS.—Paragraph (4) of section 415(d) is ‘‘For taxable years The applicable ‘‘402(g)(7)(A)(iii)’’. amended to read as follows: beginning in dollar amount is: (C) Clause (iii) of section 501(c)(18)(D) is ‘‘(4) ROUNDING.— calendar year: amended by striking ‘‘(other than paragraph (4) ‘‘(A) APPLICABLE LIMIT AMOUNT.—Any in- 2002 ...... $180,000 thereof)’’. crease under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) 2003 ...... $190,000 (d) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS OF STATE which is not a multiple of $5,000 shall be round- 2004 or thereafter ...... $200,000.’’. AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND TAX-EXEMPT OR- ed to the next lowest multiple of $5,000. ‘‘(B) $30,000 AMOUNT.—Any increase under (B) Section 404(l) is amended— GANIZATIONS.— subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) which is not (i) by striking the second sentence, (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 457 (relating to de- a multiple of $1,000 shall be rounded to the next (ii) by striking ‘‘$150,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the ferred compensation plans of State and local lowest multiple of $1,000.’’. applicable dollar amount in effect under section governments and tax-exempt organizations) is (g) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made 401(a)(17)(A)’’, and amended— by this section shall apply to years beginning (iii) by striking ‘‘the preceding sentence’’ and (A) in subsections (b)(2)(A) and (c)(1) by strik- after December 31, 2001. inserting ‘‘section 401(a)(17)(B)’’. ing ‘‘$7,500’’ each place it appears and inserting (C) Section 408(k) is amended— ‘‘the applicable dollar amount’’; and SEC. 612. PLAN LOANS FOR SUBCHAPTER S OWN- (i) in each of paragraphs (3)(C) and (6)(D)(ii), (B) in subsection (b)(3)(A) by striking ERS, PARTNERS, AND SOLE PROPRI- ETORS. by striking ‘‘$150,000’’ each place it appears and ‘‘$15,000’’ and inserting ‘‘twice the dollar (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (B) of section inserting ‘‘amount of compensation equal to the amount in effect under subsection (b)(2)(A)’’. 4975(f)(6) (relating to exemptions not to apply to applicable dollar amount in effect under section (2) APPLICABLE DOLLAR AMOUNT; COST-OF-LIV- certain transactions) is amended by adding at 401(a)(17)(A)’’, and ING ADJUSTMENT.—Paragraph (15) of section the end the following new clause: (ii) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘and shall 457(e) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(iii) LOAN EXCEPTION.—For purposes of sub- adjust’’ and all that follows through ‘‘section ‘‘(15) APPLICABLE DOLLAR AMOUNT.— paragraph (A)(i), the term ‘owner-employee’ 401(a)(17)(B)’’. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The applicable dollar shall only include a person described in sub- (D) Section 505(b)(7) is amended— amount shall be the amount determined in ac- clause (II) or (III) of clause (i).’’. (i) by striking ‘‘$150,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the cordance with the following table: (b) AMENDMENT OF ERISA.—Section 408(d)(2) applicable dollar amount in effect under section ‘‘For taxable years The applicable of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act 401(a)(17)(A)’’, and beginning in dollar amount is: of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1108(d)(2)) is amended by add- (ii) by striking the second sentence. calendar year: ing at the end the following new subparagraph: (2) BASE PERIOD AND ROUNDING OF COST-OF- 2002 ...... $9,000 ‘‘(C) For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), the LIVING ADJUSTMENT.—Subparagraph (B) of sec- 2003 ...... $9,500 term ‘owner-employee’ shall only include a per- tion 401(a)(17) is amended— 2004 ...... $10,000 son described in clause (ii) or (iii) of subpara- (A) by striking ‘‘The Secretary’’ and inserting 2005 ...... $10,500 graph (A).’’. ‘‘In calendar years beginning after 2005, the 2006 ...... $11,000 2007 ...... $12,000 (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made Secretary’’, by this section shall apply to years beginning (B) by striking ‘‘October 1, 1993’’ and insert- 2008 ...... $13,000 after December 31, 2001. ing ‘‘July 1, 2005’’; and 2009 ...... $14,000 (C) by striking ‘‘$10,000’’ both places it ap- 2010 or thereafter ...... $15,000. SEC. 613. MODIFICATION OF TOP-HEAVY RULES. pears and inserting ‘‘$5,000’’. ‘‘(B) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS.—In the (a) SIMPLIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF KEY (c) ELECTIVE DEFERRALS.— case of taxable years beginning after December EMPLOYEE.— N GENERAL (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 31, 2010, the Secretary shall adjust the $15,000 (1) I .—Section 416(i)(1)(A) (defining 402(g) (relating to limitation on exclusion for amount under subparagraph (A) at the same key employee) is amended— elective deferrals) is amended to read as follows: time and in the same manner as under section (A) by striking ‘‘or any of the 4 preceding plan years’’ in the matter preceding clause (i); ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.— 415(d), except that the base period shall be the (B) by striking clause (i) and inserting the fol- ‘‘(A) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding sub- calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2009, and sections (e)(3) and (h)(1)(B), the elective defer- any increase under this paragraph which is not lowing: ‘‘(i) an officer of the employer having an an- rals of any individual for any taxable year shall a multiple of $500 shall be rounded to the next nual compensation greater than the amount in be included in such individual’s gross income to lowest multiple of $500.’’. effect under section 414(q)(1)(B)(i) for such plan the extent the amount of such deferrals for the (e) SIMPLE RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.— year,’’; taxable year exceeds the applicable dollar (1) LIMITATION.—Clause (ii) of section (C) by striking clause (ii) and redesignating amount. 408(p)(2)(A) (relating to general rule for quali- clauses (iii) and (iv) as clauses (ii) and (iii), re- ‘‘(B) APPLICABLE DOLLAR AMOUNT.—For pur- fied salary reduction arrangement) is amended spectively; poses of subparagraph (A), the applicable dollar by striking ‘‘$6,000’’ and inserting ‘‘the applica- (D) by striking the second sentence in the amount shall be the amount determined in ac- ble dollar amount’’. matter following clause (iii), as redesignated by cordance with the following table: (2) APPLICABLE DOLLAR AMOUNT.—Subpara- subparagraph (C); and graph (E) of 408(p)(2) is amended to read as fol- ‘‘For taxable years The applicable (E) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘For lows: beginning in dollar amount is: purposes of this subparagraph, in the case of an ‘‘(E) APPLICABLE DOLLAR AMOUNT; COST-OF- calendar year: employee who is not employed during the pre- LIVING ADJUSTMENT.— 2002 ...... $11,000 ceding plan year or is employed for a portion of ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of subpara- 2003 ...... $11,500 such year, such employee shall be treated as a graph (A)(ii), the applicable dollar amount shall 2004 ...... $12,000 key employee if it can be reasonably anticipated be the amount determined in accordance with 2005 ...... $12,500 that such employee will be described in 1 of the the following table: 2006 ...... $13,000 preceding clauses for the current plan year.’’. 2007 ...... $13,500 ‘‘For taxable years The applicable (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 2008 ...... $14,000 beginning in dollar amount is: 416(i)(1)(B)(iii) is amended by striking ‘‘and sub- 2009 ...... $14,500 calendar year: paragraph (A)(ii)’’. 2010 or thereafter ...... $15,000.’’. 2002 and 2003 ...... $7,000 (b) MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS TAKEN INTO AC- (2) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT.—Paragraph 2004 and 2005 ...... $8,000 COUNT FOR MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION REQUIRE- (5) of section 402(g) is amended to read as fol- 2006 and 2007 ...... $9,000 MENTS.—Section 416(c)(2)(A) (relating to defined lows: 2008 or thereafter ...... $10,000. contribution plans) is amended by adding at the ‘‘(5) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT.—In the ‘‘(ii) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT.—In the end the following: ‘‘Employer matching con- case of taxable years beginning after December case of a year beginning after December 31, 2008, tributions (as defined in section 401(m)(4)(A)) 31, 2010, the Secretary shall adjust the $15,000 the Secretary shall adjust the $10,000 amount shall be taken into account for purposes of this amount under paragraph (1)(B) at the same under clause (i) at the same time and in the subparagraph.’’. time and in the same manner as under section same manner as under section 415(d), except (c) DISTRIBUTIONS DURING LAST YEAR BEFORE 415(d), except that the base period shall be the that the base period taken into account shall be DETERMINATION DATE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.—

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(1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (3) of section ganizations), as amended by section 611, is ‘‘(b) QUALIFIED ROTH CONTRIBUTION PRO- 416(g) is amended to read as follows: amended to read as follows: GRAM.—For purposes of this section— ‘‘(3) DISTRIBUTIONS DURING LAST YEAR BEFORE ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The maximum amount of ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified Roth DETERMINATION DATE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.— the compensation of any one individual which contribution program’ means a program under ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of deter- may be deferred under subsection (a) during which an employee may elect to make des- mining— any taxable year shall not exceed the amount in ignated Roth contributions in lieu of all or a ‘‘(i) the present value of the cumulative ac- effect under subsection (b)(2)(A) (as modified by portion of elective deferrals the employee is oth- crued benefit for any employee, or any adjustment provided under subsection erwise eligible to make under the applicable re- ‘‘(ii) the amount of the account of any em- (b)(3)).’’. tirement plan. ployee, (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made ‘‘(2) SEPARATE ACCOUNTING REQUIRED.—A pro- such present value or amount shall be increased by subsection (a) shall apply to years beginning gram shall not be treated as a qualified Roth by the aggregate distributions made with respect after December 31, 2001. contribution program unless the applicable re- to such employee under the plan during the 1- SEC. 616. DEDUCTION LIMITS. tirement plan— ‘‘(A) establishes separate accounts (‘des- year period ending on the determination date. (a) MODIFICATION OF LIMITS.— ignated Roth accounts’) for the designated Roth The preceding sentence shall also apply to dis- (1) STOCK BONUS AND PROFIT SHARING contributions of each employee and any earn- tributions under a terminated plan which if it TRUSTS.— ings properly allocable to the contributions, and had not been terminated would have been re- (A) IN GENERAL.—Subclause (I) of section ‘‘(B) maintains separate recordkeeping with quired to be included in an aggregation group. 404(a)(3)(A)(i) (relating to stock bonus and prof- respect to each account. ‘‘(B) 5-YEAR PERIOD IN CASE OF IN-SERVICE it sharing trusts) is amended by striking ‘‘15 ‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS AND RULES RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION.—In the case of any distribution percent’’ and inserting ‘‘25 percent’’. DESIGNATED ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS.—For pur- made for a reason other than separation from (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subparagraph poses of this section— service, death, or disability, subparagraph (A) (C) of section 404(h)(1) is amended by striking ‘‘(1) DESIGNATED ROTH CONTRIBUTION.—The shall be applied by substituting ‘5-year period’ ‘‘15 percent’’ each place it appears and inserting term ‘designated Roth contribution’ means any for ‘1-year period’.’’. ‘‘25 percent’’. elective deferral which— (2) BENEFITS NOT TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.—Sub- (2) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS.— ‘‘(A) is excludable from gross income of an em- paragraph (E) of section 416(g)(4) is amended— (A) IN GENERAL.—Clause (v) of section ployee without regard to this section, and (A) by striking ‘‘LAST 5 YEARS’’ in the heading 404(a)(3)(A) (relating to stock bonus and profit ‘‘(B) the employee designates (at such time and inserting ‘‘LAST YEAR BEFORE DETERMINA- sharing trusts) is amended to read as follows: and in such manner as the Secretary may pre- TION DATE’’; and ‘‘(v) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS SUBJECT TO scribe) as not being so excludable. (B) by striking ‘‘5-year period’’ and inserting THE FUNDING STANDARDS.—Except as provided ‘‘(2) DESIGNATION LIMITS.—The amount of ‘‘1-year period’’. by the Secretary, a defined contribution plan elective deferrals which an employee may des- (d) FROZEN PLAN EXEMPT FROM MINIMUM which is subject to the funding standards of sec- ignate under paragraph (1) shall not exceed the BENEFIT REQUIREMENT.—Subparagraph (C) of tion 412 shall be treated in the same manner as excess (if any) of— section 416(c)(1) (relating to defined benefit a stock bonus or profit-sharing plan for pur- ‘‘(A) the maximum amount of elective defer- plans) is amended— poses of this subparagraph.’’ rals excludable from gross income of the em- (A) by striking ‘‘clause (ii)’’ in clause (i) and (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ployee for the taxable year (without regard to inserting ‘‘clause (ii) or (iii)’’; and (i) Section 404(a)(1)(A) is amended by insert- this section), over (B) by adding at the end the following: ing ‘‘(other than a trust to which paragraph (3) ‘‘(B) the aggregate amount of elective defer- ‘‘(iii) EXCEPTION FOR FROZEN PLAN.—For pur- applies)’’ after ‘‘pension trust’’. rals of the employee for the taxable year which poses of determining an employee’s years of (ii) Section 404(h)(2) is amended by striking the employee does not designate under para- service with the employer, any service with the ‘‘stock bonus or profit-sharing trust’’ and in- graph (1). employer shall be disregarded to the extent that serting ‘‘trust subject to subsection (a)(3)(A)’’. ‘‘(3) ROLLOVER CONTRIBUTIONS.— such service occurs during a plan year when the (iii) The heading of section 404(h)(2) is amend- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A rollover contribution of plan benefits (within the meaning of section ed by striking ‘‘STOCK BONUS AND PROFIT-SHAR- any payment or distribution from a designated 410(b)) no key employee or former key em- ING TRUST’’ and inserting ‘‘CERTAIN TRUSTS’’. Roth account which is otherwise allowable ployee.’’. (b) COMPENSATION.— under this chapter may be made only if the con- (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 404(a) (relating to tribution is to— by this section shall apply to years beginning general rule) is amended by adding at the end ‘‘(i) another designated Roth account of the after December 31, 2001. the following: individual from whose account the payment or SEC. 614. ELECTIVE DEFERRALS NOT TAKEN INTO ‘‘(12) DEFINITION OF COMPENSATION.—For pur- distribution was made, or ACCOUNT FOR PURPOSES OF DE- poses of paragraphs (3), (7), (8), and (9), the ‘‘(ii) a Roth IRA of such individual. ‘‘(B) COORDINATION WITH LIMIT.—Any rollover DUCTION LIMITS. term ‘compensation’ shall include amounts contribution to a designated Roth account (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 404 (relating to de- treated as ‘participant’s compensation’ under under subparagraph (A) shall not be taken into duction for contributions of an employer to an subparagraph (C) or (D) of section 415(c)(3).’’. account for purposes of paragraph (1). employees’ trust or annuity plan and compensa- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(d) DISTRIBUTION RULES.—For purposes of tion under a deferred payment plan) is amended (A) Subparagraph (B) of section 404(a)(3) is this title— by adding at the end the following new sub- amended by striking the last sentence thereof. section: ‘‘(1) EXCLUSION.—Any qualified distribution (B) Clause (i) of section 4972(c)(6)(B) is from a designated Roth account shall not be in- ‘‘(n) ELECTIVE DEFERRALS NOT TAKEN INTO amended by striking ‘‘(within the meaning of cludible in gross income. ACCOUNT FOR PURPOSES OF DEDUCTION LIM- section 404(a))’’ and inserting ‘‘(within the ‘‘(2) QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTION.—For purposes ITS.— meaning of section 404(a) and as adjusted under of this subsection— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The applicable percentage section 404(a)(12))’’. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified dis- of the amount of any elective deferrals (as de- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made tribution’ has the meaning given such term by fined in section 402(g)(3)) shall not be subject to by this section shall apply to years beginning section 408A(d)(2)(A) (without regard to clause any limitation contained in paragraph (3), (7), after December 31, 2001. (iv) thereof). or (9) of subsection (a), and such elective defer- SEC. 617. OPTION TO TREAT ELECTIVE DEFER- ‘‘(B) DISTRIBUTIONS WITHIN NONEXCLUSION PE- rals shall not be taken into account in applying RALS AS AFTER-TAX ROTH CON- RIOD.—A payment or distribution from a des- any such limitation to any other contributions. TRIBUTIONS. ignated Roth account shall not be treated as a ‘‘(2) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For purposes (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart A of part I of sub- qualified distribution if such payment or dis- of paragraph (1), the applicable percentage chapter D of chapter 1 (relating to deferred com- tribution is made within the 5-taxable-year pe- shall be determined in accordance with the fol- pensation, etc.) is amended by inserting after riod beginning with the earlier of— lowing table: section 402 the following new section: ‘‘(i) the first taxable year for which the indi- ‘‘For taxable years The applicable ‘‘SEC. 402A. OPTIONAL TREATMENT OF ELECTIVE vidual made a designated Roth contribution to beginning in: percentage is: DEFERRALS AS ROTH CONTRIBU- any designated Roth account established for 2002 through 2010 ...... 25 percent TIONS. such individual under the same applicable re- 2011 and thereafter ..... 100 percent.’’. ‘‘(a) GENERAL RULE.—If an applicable retire- tirement plan, or (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made ment plan includes a qualified Roth contribu- ‘‘(ii) if a rollover contribution was made to by this section shall apply to years beginning tion program— such designated Roth account from a designated after December 31, 2001. ‘‘(1) any designated Roth contribution made Roth account previously established for such in- by an employee pursuant to the program shall SEC. 615. REPEAL OF COORDINATION REQUIRE- dividual under another applicable retirement MENTS FOR DEFERRED COMPENSA- be treated as an elective deferral for purposes of plan, the first taxable year for which the indi- TION PLANS OF STATE AND LOCAL this chapter, except that such contribution shall vidual made a designated Roth contribution to GOVERNMENTS AND TAX-EXEMPT not be excludable from gross income, and such previously established account. ORGANIZATIONS. ‘‘(2) such plan (and any arrangement which is ‘‘(C) DISTRIBUTIONS OF EXCESS DEFERRALS (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section 457 part of such plan) shall not be treated as failing AND CONTRIBUTIONS AND EARNINGS THEREON.— (relating to deferred compensation plans of to meet any requirement of this chapter solely The term ‘qualified distribution’ shall not in- State and local governments and tax-exempt or- by reason of including such program. clude any distribution of any excess deferral

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5735 under section 402(g)(2) or any excess contribu- (1) by adding at the end of paragraph (1)(A) (1) Section 408A(e) is amended by adding after tion under section 401(k)(8), and any income on (as added by section 201(c)(1)) the following new the first sentence the following new sentence: the excess deferral or contribution. sentence: ‘‘The preceding sentence shall not ‘‘Such term includes a rollover contribution de- ‘‘(3) TREATMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS OF CERTAIN apply the portion of such excess as does not ex- scribed in section 402A(c)(3)(A).’’. EXCESS DEFERRALS.—Notwithstanding section ceed the designated Roth contributions of the (2) The table of sections for subpart A of part 72, if any excess deferral under section 402(g)(2) individual for the taxable year.’’; and I of subchapter D of chapter 1 is amended by in- attributable to a designated Roth contribution is (2) by inserting ‘‘(or would be included but for serting after the item relating to section 402 the not distributed on or before the 1st April 15 fol- the last sentence thereof)’’ after ‘‘paragraph following new item: lowing the close of the taxable year in which (1)’’ in paragraph (2)(A). ‘‘Sec. 402A. Optional treatment of elective defer- such excess deferral is made, the amount of such (c) ROLLOVERS.—Subparagraph (B) of section rals as Roth contributions.’’. excess deferral shall— 402(c)(8) is amended by adding at the end the ‘‘(A) not be treated as investment in the con- following: (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made tract, and ‘‘If any portion of an eligible rollover distribu- by this section shall apply to taxable years be- ‘‘(B) be included in gross income for the tax- tion is attributable to payments or distributions ginning after December 31, 2003. able year in which such excess is distributed. from a designated Roth account (as defined in SEC. 618. NONREFUNDABLE CREDIT TO CERTAIN ‘‘(4) AGGREGATION RULES.—Section 72 shall be section 402A), an eligible retirement plan with INDIVIDUALS FOR ELECTIVE DEFER- applied separately with respect to distributions respect to such portion shall include only an- RALS AND IRA CONTRIBUTIONS. and payments from a designated Roth account other designated Roth account and a Roth (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart A of part IV of sub- and other distributions and payments from the IRA.’’. chapter A of chapter 1 (relating to nonrefund- plan. (d) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.— able personal credits), as amended by section ‘‘(e) OTHER DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of (1) W–2 INFORMATION.—Section 6051(a)(8) is 432, is amended by inserting after section 25B this section— amended by inserting ‘‘, including the amount the following new section: ‘‘(1) APPLICABLE RETIREMENT PLAN.—The term of designated Roth contributions (as defined in ‘‘SEC. 25C. ELECTIVE DEFERRALS AND IRA CON- ‘applicable retirement plan’ means— section 402A)’’ before the comma at the end. TRIBUTIONS BY CERTAIN INDIVID- ‘‘(A) an employees’ trust described in section (2) INFORMATION.—Section 6047 is amended by UALS. 401(a) which is exempt from tax under section redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g) ‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE OF CREDIT.—In the case of 501(a), and and by inserting after subsection (e) the fol- an eligible individual, there shall be allowed as ‘‘(B) a plan under which amounts are contrib- lowing new subsection: a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle uted by an individual’s employer for an annuity ‘‘(f) DESIGNATED ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS.—The for the taxable year an amount equal to the ap- contract described in section 403(b). Secretary shall require the plan administrator of plicable percentage of so much of the qualified ‘‘(2) ELECTIVE DEFERRAL.—The term ‘elective each applicable retirement plan (as defined in retirement savings contributions of the eligible deferral’ means any elective deferral described section 402A) to make such returns and reports individual for the taxable year as do not exceed in subparagraph (A) or (C) of section regarding designated Roth contributions (as de- $2,000. 402(g)(3).’’. fined in section 402A) to the Secretary, partici- ‘‘(b) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For purposes (b) EXCESS DEFERRALS.—Section 402(g) (relat- pants and beneficiaries of the plan, and such of this section, the applicable percentage is the ing to limitation on exclusion for elective defer- other persons as the Secretary may prescribe.’’. percentage determined in accordance with the rals) is amended— (e) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— following table:

Adjusted Gross Income Joint return Head of a household All other cases Applicable percentage Over Not over Over Not over Over Not over

$0 $30,000 $0 $22,500 $0 $15,000 50 30,000 32,500 22,500 24,375 15,000 16,250 20 32,500 50,000 24,375 37,500 16,250 25,000 10 50,000 ...... 37,500 ...... 25,000 ...... 0

‘‘(c) ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL.—For purposes of graph (1) shall be reduced (but not below zero) ‘‘(e) ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.—For purposes this section— by the sum of— of this section, adjusted gross income shall be ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘eligible indi- ‘‘(i) any distribution from a qualified retire- determined without regard to sections 911, 931, vidual’ means any individual if such individual ment plan (as defined in section 4974(c)), or and 933. has attained the age of 18 as of the close of the from an eligible deferred compensation plan (as ‘‘(f) INVESTMENT IN THE CONTRACT.—Notwith- taxable year. defined in section 457(b)), received by the indi- standing any other provision of law, a qualified ‘‘(2) DEPENDENTS AND FULL-TIME STUDENTS vidual during the testing period which is includ- retirement savings contribution shall not fail to NOT ELIGIBLE.—The term ‘eligible individual’ ible in gross income, and be included in determining the investment in the shall not include— ‘‘(ii) any distribution from a Roth IRA re- contract for purposes of section 72 by reason of ‘‘(A) any individual with respect to whom a ceived by the individual during the testing pe- the credit under this section. deduction under section 151 is allowed to an- riod which is not a qualified rollover contribu- ‘‘(g) TERMINATION.—This section shall not other taxpayer for a taxable year beginning in tion (as defined in section 408A(e)) to a Roth apply to taxable years beginning after December the calendar year in which such individual’s IRA. 31, 2006.’’. taxable year begins, and ‘‘(B) TESTING PERIOD.—For purposes of sub- (b) CREDIT ALLOWED AGAINST REGULAR TAX ‘‘(B) any individual who is a student (as de- paragraph (A), the testing period, with respect AND ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX.— fined in section 151(c)(4)). to a taxable year, is the period which includes— (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 25C, as added by ‘‘(d) QUALIFIED RETIREMENT SAVINGS CON- ‘‘(i) such taxable year, subsection (a), is amended by inserting after TRIBUTIONS.—For purposes of this section— ‘‘(ii) the 2 preceding taxable years, and subsection (f) the following new subsection: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified retire- ‘‘(iii) the period after such taxable year and ‘‘(g) LIMITATION BASED ON AMOUNT OF TAX.— ment savings contributions’ means, with respect before the due date (including extensions) for The aggregate credit allowed by this section for to any taxable year, the sum of— filing the return of tax for such taxable year. the taxable year shall not exceed the sum of— ‘‘(A) the amount of the qualified retirement ‘‘(C) EXCEPTED DISTRIBUTIONS.—There shall ‘‘(1) the taxpayer’s regular tax liability for the contributions (as defined in section 219(e)) made not be taken into account under subparagraph taxable year reduced by the sum of the credits by the eligible individual, (A)— allowed by sections 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 25A, and ‘‘(B) the amount of— ‘‘(i) any distribution referred to in section 25B plus ‘‘(i) any elective deferrals (as defined in sec- 72(p), 401(k)(8), 401(m)(6), 402(g)(2), 404(k), or ‘‘(2) the tax imposed by section 55 for such tion 402(g)(3)) of such individual, and 408(d)(4), and taxable year.’’ ‘‘(ii) any elective deferral of compensation by ‘‘(ii) any distribution to which section (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— such individual under an eligible deferred com- 408A(d)(3) applies. (A) Section 26(a)(1), as amended by section pensation plan (as defined in section 457(b)) of ‘‘(D) TREATMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED 201, is amended by inserting ‘‘or section 25C’’ an eligible employer described in section BY SPOUSE OF INDIVIDUAL.—For purposes of de- after ‘‘section 24’’. 457(e)(1)(A), and termining distributions received by an indi- (B) Section 23(c), as amended by section 201, ‘‘(C) the amount of voluntary employee con- vidual under subparagraph (A) for any taxable is amended by striking ‘‘sections 24’’ and insert- tributions by such individual to any qualified year, any distribution received by the spouse of ing ‘‘sections 24, 25C,’’. retirement plan (as defined in section 4974(c)). such individual shall be treated as received by (C) Section 25(e)(1)(C), as amended by section ‘‘(2) REDUCTION FOR CERTAIN DISTRIBU- such individual if such individual and spouse 201, is amended by inserting ‘‘25C,’’ after ‘‘24,’’. TIONS.— file a joint return for such taxable year and for (D) Section 904(h), as amended by section 201, ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The qualified retirement the taxable year during which the spouse re- is amended by inserting ‘‘or 25C’’ after ‘‘section savings contributions determined under para- ceives the distribution. 24’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 (E) Section 1400C(d), as amended by section relationship to the total compensation, or the ter for the taxable year in which the forfeiture 201, is amended by inserting ‘‘and section 25C’’ basic or regular rate of compensation, of the em- occurs shall be increased by 35 percent of the after ‘‘section 24’’. ployees covered by the plan (and an equivalent employer contributions from which such benefit (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of requirement is met with respect to a defined ben- is derived to the extent such contributions were sections for subpart A of part IV of subchapter efit plan). taken into account in determining the credit A of chapter 1, as amended by section 432, is ‘‘(B) COMPENSATION LIMITATION.—The com- under this section. amended by inserting after the item relating to pensation taken into account under subpara- ‘‘(2) REALLOCATED CONTRIBUTIONS.—Para- section 25B the following new item: graph (A) for any year shall not exceed the limi- graph (1) shall not apply to any contribution which is reallocated by the employer under the ‘‘Sec. 25C. Elective deferrals and IRA contribu- tation in effect for such year under section plan to employees who are not highly com- tions by certain individuals.’’ 401(a)(17). ‘‘(3) VESTING REQUIREMENTS.—The require- pensated employees.’’. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ments of this paragraph are met if the plan sat- (b) CREDIT ALLOWED AS PART OF GENERAL by this section shall apply to taxable years be- isfies the requirements of either of the following BUSINESS CREDIT.—Section 38(b) (defining cur- ginning after December 31, 2001. subparagraphs: rent year business credit) is amended by striking SEC. 619. CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED PENSION PLAN ‘‘(A) 3-YEAR VESTING.—A plan satisfies the re- ‘‘plus’’ at the end of paragraph (12), by striking CONTRIBUTIONS OF SMALL EMPLOY- quirements of this subparagraph if an employee the period at the end of paragraph (13) and in- ERS. who has completed at least 3 years of service serting ‘‘, plus’’, and by adding at the end the (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart D of part IV of sub- has a nonforfeitable right to 100 percent of the following new paragraph: chapter A of chapter 1 (relating to business re- employee’s accrued benefit derived from em- ‘‘(14) in the case of an eligible employer (as lated credits) is amended by adding at the end ployer contributions. defined in section 45E(e)), the small employer the following new section: ‘‘(B) 5-YEAR GRADED VESTING.—A plan satis- pension plan contribution credit determined ‘‘SEC. 45E. SMALL EMPLOYER PENSION PLAN fies the requirements of this subparagraph if an under section 45E(a).’’ CONTRIBUTIONS. employee has a nonforfeitable right to a per- (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(a) GENERAL RULE.—For purposes of section centage of the employee’s accrued benefit de- (1) Section 39(d) is amended by adding at the 38, in the case of an eligible employer, the small rived from employer contributions determined end the following new paragraph: employer pension plan contribution credit deter- under the following table: ‘‘(10) NO CARRYBACK OF SMALL EMPLOYER mined under this section for any taxable year is PENSION PLAN CONTRIBUTION CREDIT BEFORE The nonforfeitable an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount JANUARY 1, 2003.—No portion of the unused busi- ‘‘Years of service: percentage is: which would (but for subsection (f)(1)) be al- ness credit for any taxable year which is attrib- 1 ...... 20 lowed as a deduction under section 404 for such utable to the small employer pension plan con- 2 ...... 40 taxable year for qualified employer contribu- tribution credit determined under section 45E 3 ...... 60 tions made to any qualified retirement plan on may be carried back to a taxable year beginning 4 ...... 80 behalf of any employee who is not a highly com- before January 1, 2003.’’ 5 ...... 100. pensated employee. (2) Subsection (c) of section 196 is amended by ‘‘(4) DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS.—In the ‘‘(b) CREDIT LIMITED TO 3 YEARS.—The credit striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph (8), by case of a profit-sharing or stock bonus plan, the allowable by this section shall be allowed only striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) requirements of this paragraph are met if, under with respect to the period of 3 taxable years be- and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the end the plan, qualified employer contributions are ginning with the first taxable year for which a the following new paragraph: distributable only as provided in section credit is allowable with respect to a plan under ‘‘(10) the small employer pension plan con- 401(k)(2)(B). this section. tribution credit determined under section ‘‘(e) OTHER DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of ‘‘(c) QUALIFIED EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION.— 45E(a).’’ For purposes of this section— this section— (3) The table of sections for subpart D of part LIGIBLE EMPLOYER ‘‘(1) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS.—In the ‘‘(1) E .— IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by case of a defined contribution plan, the term ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘eligible em- adding at the end the following new item: ‘qualified employer contribution’ means the ployer’ means, with respect to any year, an em- ployer which has no more than 20 employees ‘‘Sec. 45E. Small employer pension plan con- amount of nonelective and matching contribu- tributions.’’ tions to the plan made by the employer on be- who received at least $5,000 of compensation half of any employee who is not a highly com- from the employer for the preceding year. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made pensated employee to the extent such amount ‘‘(B) REQUIREMENT FOR NEW QUALIFIED EM- by this section shall apply to contributions paid does not exceed 3 percent of such employee’s PLOYER PLANS.—Such term shall not include an or incurred in taxable years beginning after De- compensation from the employer for the year. employer if, during the 3-taxable year period im- cember 31, 2002. ‘‘(2) DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS.—In the case of mediately preceding the 1st taxable year for SEC. 620. CREDIT FOR PENSION PLAN STARTUP a defined benefit plan, the term ‘qualified em- which the credit under this section is otherwise COSTS OF SMALL EMPLOYERS. ployer contribution’ means the amount of em- allowable for a qualified employer plan of the (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart D of part IV of sub- ployer contributions to the plan made on behalf employer, the employer or any member of any chapter A of chapter 1 (relating to business re- of any employee who is not a highly com- controlled group including the employer (or any lated credits), as amended by section 619, is pensated employee to the extent that the ac- predecessor of either) established or maintained amended by adding at the end the following crued benefit of such employee derived from em- a qualified employer plan with respect to which new section: ployer contributions for the year does not exceed contributions were made, or benefits were ac- ‘‘SEC. 45F. SMALL EMPLOYER PENSION PLAN the equivalent (as determined under regulations crued, for substantially the same employees as STARTUP COSTS. prescribed by the Secretary and without regard are in the qualified employer plan. ‘‘(a) GENERAL RULE.—For purposes of section to contributions and benefits under the Social ‘‘(2) HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE.—The 38, in the case of an eligible employer, the small Security Act) of 3 percent of such employee’s term ‘highly compensated employee’ has the employer pension plan startup cost credit deter- compensation from the employer for the year. meaning given such term by section 414(q) (de- mined under this section for any taxable year is ‘‘(d) QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN.— termined without regard to section an amount equal to 50 percent of the qualified ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified retire- 414(q)(1)(B)(ii)). startup costs paid or incurred by the taxpayer ment plan’ means any plan described in section ‘‘(f) SPECIAL RULES.— during the taxable year. 401(a) which includes a trust exempt from tax ‘‘(1) DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—No de- ‘‘(b) DOLLAR LIMITATION.—The amount of the under section 501(a) if the plan meets— duction shall be allowed for that portion of the credit determined under this section for any tax- ‘‘(A) the contribution requirements of para- qualified employer contributions paid or in- able year shall not exceed— graph (2), curred for the taxable year which is equal to the ‘‘(1) $500 for the first credit year and each of ‘‘(B) the vesting requirements of paragraph credit determined under subsection (a). the 2 taxable years immediately following the (3), and ‘‘(2) ELECTION NOT TO CLAIM CREDIT.—This first credit year, and ‘‘(C) the distribution requirements of para- section shall not apply to a taxpayer for any ‘‘(2) zero for any other taxable year. graph (4). taxable year if such taxpayer elects to have this ‘‘(c) ELIGIBLE EMPLOYER.—For purposes of ‘‘(2) CONTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS.— section not apply for such taxable year. this section— ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The requirements of this ‘‘(3) AGGREGATION RULES.—All persons treated ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘eligible employer’ paragraph are met if, under the plan— as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) has the meaning given such term by section ‘‘(i) the employer is required to make nonelec- of section 52, or subsection (n) or (o) of section 408(p)(2)(C)(i). tive contributions of at least 1 percent of com- 414, shall be treated as one person. All eligible ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENT FOR NEW QUALIFIED EM- pensation (or the equivalent thereof in the case employer plans shall be treated as 1 eligible em- PLOYER PLANS.—Such term shall not include an of a defined benefit plan) for each employee ployer plan. employer if, during the 3-taxable year period im- who is not a highly compensated employee who ‘‘(g) RECAPTURE OF CREDIT ON FORFEITED mediately preceding the 1st taxable year for is eligible to participate in the plan, and CONTRIBUTIONS.— which the credit under this section is otherwise ‘‘(ii) allocations of nonelective employer con- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- allowable for a qualified employer plan of the tributions, in the case of a defined contribution graph (2), if any accrued benefit which is for- employer, the employer or any member of any plan, are either in equal dollar amounts for all feitable by reason of subsection (d)(3) is for- controlled group including the employer (or any employees covered by the plan or bear a uniform feited, the employer’s tax imposed by this chap- predecessor of either) established or maintained

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ELIMINATION OF USER FEE FOR RE- ipant for such year which are made without re- ‘‘(d) OTHER DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of QUESTS TO IRS REGARDING NEW gard to this subsection. this section— PENSION PLANS. ‘‘(B) APPLICABLE DOLLAR AMOUNT.—For pur- ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED STARTUP COSTS.— (a) ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN USER FEES.—The poses of this paragraph, the applicable dollar ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified startup Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary’s del- amount shall be determined in accordance with costs’ means any ordinary and necessary ex- egate shall not require payment of user fees the following table: penses of an eligible employer which are paid or under the program established under section ‘‘For taxable years The applicable incurred in connection with— 10511 of the Revenue Act of 1987 for requests to beginning in: dollar amount is: ‘‘(i) the establishment or administration of an the Internal Revenue Service for ruling letters, 2002, 2003, and 2004 ...... $500 eligible employer plan, or opinion letters, and determination letters or 2005 and 2006 ...... $1,000 ‘‘(ii) the retirement-related education of em- similar requests with respect to the qualified sta- 2007 ...... $2,000 ployees with respect to such plan. tus of a new pension benefit plan or any trust 2008 ...... $3,000 ‘‘(B) PLAN MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 PARTICI- which is part of the plan. 2009 ...... $4,000 PANT.—Such term shall not include any expense (b) NEW PENSION BENEFIT PLAN.—For pur- 2010 and thereafter ...... $7,500. in connection with a plan that does not have at poses of this section— ‘‘(3) TREATMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS.—In the least 1 employee eligible to participate who is (1) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘new pension ben- case of any contribution to a plan under para- not a highly compensated employee. efit plan’’ means a pension, profit-sharing, graph (1)— ‘‘(2) ELIGIBLE EMPLOYER PLAN.—The term ‘eli- stock bonus, annuity, or employee stock owner- ‘‘(A) such contribution shall not, with respect gible employer plan’ means a qualified employer ship plan which is maintained by one or more to the year in which the contribution is made— plan within the meaning of section 4972(d). eligible employers if such employer (or any pred- ‘‘(i) be subject to any otherwise applicable ‘‘(3) FIRST CREDIT YEAR.—The term ‘first cred- ecessor employer) has not made a prior request it year’ means— limitation contained in section 402(g), 402(h), ‘‘(A) the taxable year which includes the date described in subsection (a) for such plan (or any 403(b), 404(a), 404(h), 408(k), 408(p), 415, or 457, that the eligible employer plan to which such predecessor plan). or costs relate becomes effective, or (2) ELIGIBLE EMPLOYER.— ‘‘(ii) be taken into account in applying such ‘‘(B) at the election of the eligible employer, (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘eligible em- limitations to other contributions or benefits the taxable year preceding the taxable year re- ployer’’ means an employer which has— under such plan or any other such plan, and ferred to in subparagraph (A). (i) no more than 100 employees for the pre- ‘‘(B) such plan shall not be treated as failing ‘‘(e) SPECIAL RULES.—For purposes of this sec- ceding year, and to meet the requirements of section 401(a)(4), tion— (ii) at least one employee who is not a highly 401(a)(26), 401(k)(3), 401(k)(11), 401(k)(12), ‘‘(1) AGGREGATION RULES.—All persons treated compensated employee (as defined in section 401(m), 403(b)(12), 408(k), 408(p), 408B, 410(b), or as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) 414(q)) and is participating in the plan. 416 by reason of the making of (or the right to of section 52, or subsection (n) or (o) of section (B) NEW PLAN REQUIREMENT.—The term ‘‘eli- make) such contribution. 414, shall be treated as one person. All eligible gible employer’’ shall not include an employer ‘‘(4) ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANT.—For purposes of employer plans shall be treated as 1 eligible em- if, during the 3-taxable year period immediately this subsection, the term ‘eligible participant’ ployer plan. preceding the taxable year in which the request means, with respect to any plan year, a partici- ‘‘(2) DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—No de- is made, the employer or any member of any pant in a plan— duction shall be allowed for that portion of the controlled group including the employer (or any ‘‘(A) who has attained the age of 50 before the qualified startup costs paid or incurred for the predecessor of either) established or maintained close of the plan year, and taxable year which is equal to the credit deter- a qualified employer plan with respect to which ‘‘(B) with respect to whom no other elective mined under subsection (a). contributions were made, or benefits were ac- deferrals may (without regard to this sub- ‘‘(3) ELECTION NOT TO CLAIM CREDIT.—This crued for service, for substantially the same em- section) be made to the plan for the plan year section shall not apply to a taxpayer for any ployees as are in the qualified employer plan. by reason of the application of any limitation or taxable year if such taxpayer elects to have this (c) DETERMINATION OF AVERAGE FEES other restriction described in paragraph (3) or section not apply for such taxable year.’’ CHARGED.—For purposes of any determination comparable limitation or restriction contained in (b) CREDIT ALLOWED AS PART OF GENERAL of average fees charged, any request to which the terms of the plan. BUSINESS CREDIT.—Section 38(b) (defining cur- subsection (a) applies shall not be taken into ac- ‘‘(5) OTHER DEFINITIONS AND RULES.—For pur- rent year business credit), as amended by sec- count. poses of this subsection— tion 619, is amended by striking ‘‘plus’’ at the (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The provisions of this ‘‘(A) APPLICABLE EMPLOYER PLAN.—The term end of paragraph (13), by striking the period at section shall apply with respect to requests ‘applicable employer plan’ means— the end of paragraph (14) and inserting ‘‘, made after December 31, 2001. ‘‘(i) an employees’ trust described in section plus’’, and by adding at the end the following SEC. 622. TREATMENT OF NONRESIDENT ALIENS 401(a) which is exempt from tax under section new paragraph: ENGAGED IN INTERNATIONAL 501(a), ‘‘(15) in the case of an eligible employer (as TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. ‘‘(ii) a plan under which amounts are contrib- defined in section 45F(c)), the small employer (a) EXCLUSION FROM INCOME SOURCING uted by an individual’s employer for an annuity pension plan startup cost credit determined RULES.—The second sentence of section contract described in section 403(b), under section 45F(a).’’ 861(a)(3) (relating to gross income from sources ‘‘(iii) an eligible deferred compensation plan (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— within the United States) is amended by striking under section 457 of an eligible employer de- (1) Section 39(d), as amended by section ‘‘except for purposes of sections 79 and 105 and scribed in section 457(e)(1)(A), and 619(c), is amended by adding at the end the fol- subchapter D,’’. ‘‘(iv) an arrangement meeting the require- lowing new paragraph: (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made ments of section 408 (k) or (p). ‘‘(11) NO CARRYBACK OF SMALL EMPLOYER by subsection (a) shall apply to remuneration ‘‘(B) ELECTIVE DEFERRAL.—The term ‘elective PENSION PLAN STARTUP COST CREDIT BEFORE JAN- for services performed in plan years beginning deferral’ has the meaning given such term by UARY 1, 2002.—No portion of the unused business after December 31, 2001. subsection (u)(2)(C). ‘‘(C) EXCEPTION FOR SECTION 457 PLANS.—This credit for any taxable year which is attributable Subtitle C—Enhancing Fairness for Women to the small employer pension plan startup cost subsection shall not apply to an applicable em- credit determined under section 45F may be car- SEC. 631. CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INDI- ployer plan described in subparagraph (A)(iii) ried back to a taxable year beginning before VIDUALS AGE 50 OR OVER. for any year to which section 457(b)(3) ap- January 1, 2002.’’ (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 414 (relating to defi- plies.’’. (2) Subsection (c) of section 196, as amended nitions and special rules) is amended by adding (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by section 619(c), is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end the following new subsection: by this section shall apply to contributions in at the end of paragraph (9), by striking the pe- ‘‘(v) CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INDIVID- taxable years beginning after December 31, 2001. riod at the end of paragraph (10) and inserting UALS AGE 50 OR OVER.— SEC. 632. EQUITABLE TREATMENT FOR CON- ‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the end the following ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An applicable employer TRIBUTIONS OF EMPLOYEES TO DE- new paragraph: plan shall not be treated as failing to meet any FINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS. ‘‘(11) the small employer pension plan startup requirement of this title solely because the plan (a) EQUITABLE TREATMENT.— cost credit determined under section 45F(a).’’ permits an eligible participant to make addi- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (B) of section (3) The table of sections for subpart D of part tional elective deferrals in any plan year. 415(c)(1) (relating to limitation for defined con- IV of subchapter A of chapter 1, as amended by ‘‘(2) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF ADDITIONAL tribution plans) is amended by striking ‘‘25 per- section 619(c), is amended by adding at the end DEFERRALS.— cent’’ and inserting ‘‘the applicable percent- the following new item: ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—A plan shall not permit ad- age’’. ditional elective deferrals under paragraph (1) (2) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—Section 415(c) is ‘‘Sec. 45F. Small employer pension plan startup for any year in an amount greater than the less- amended by adding at the end the following costs.’’ er of— new paragraph: (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ‘‘(i) the applicable dollar amount, or ‘‘(8) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For purposes by this section shall apply to costs paid or in- ‘‘(ii) the excess (if any) of— of paragraph (1)(B), the applicable percentage

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(1) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (k) of section 415 the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of (4) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— is amended by adding at the end the following 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1053(a)) is amended— (A) Subsection (f) of section 72 is amended by new paragraph: (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘A plan’’ and striking ‘‘section 403(b)(2)(D)(iii))’’ and insert- ‘‘(4) SPECIAL RULES FOR SECTIONS 403(b) AND inserting ‘‘Except as provided in paragraph (4), ing ‘‘section 403(b)(2)(D)(iii), as in effect before 408.—For purposes of this section, any annuity the enactment of the Restoring Earnings to Lift contract described in section 403(b) for the ben- a plan’’, and (2) by adding at the end the following: Individuals and Empower Families Act of efit of a participant shall be treated as a defined ‘‘(4) In the case of matching contributions (as 2001)’’. contribution plan maintained by each employer defined in section 401(m)(4)(A) of the Internal (B) Section 404(a)(10)(B) is amended by strik- with respect to which the participant has the Revenue Code of 1986), paragraph (2) shall be ing ‘‘, the exclusion allowance under section control required under subsection (b) or (c) of applied— 403(b)(2),’’. section 414 (as modified by subsection (h)). For ‘‘(A) by substituting ‘3 years’ for ‘5 years’ in (C) Section 415(a)(2) is amended by striking ‘‘, purposes of this section, any contribution by an subparagraph (A), and and the amount of the contribution for such employer to a simplified employee pension plan ‘‘(B) by substituting the following table for portion shall reduce the exclusion allowance as for an individual for a taxable year shall be the table contained in subparagraph (B): provided in section 403(b)(2)’’. treated as an employer contribution to a defined (D) Section 415(c)(3) is amended by adding at contribution plan for such individual for such The nonforfeitable the end the following new subparagraph: year.’’. ‘‘Years of service: percentage is: ‘‘(E) ANNUITY CONTRACTS.—In the case of an (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.— 2 ...... 20 annuity contract described in section 403(b), the (A) IN GENERAL.—The amendment made by 3 ...... 40 term ‘participant’s compensation’ means the paragraph (1) shall apply to limitation years be- 4 ...... 60 participant’s includible compensation deter- ginning after December 31, 2000. 5 ...... 80 mined under section 403(b)(3).’’. (B) EXCLUSION ALLOWANCE.—Effective for lim- 6 ...... 100.’’. (E) Section 415(c) is amended by striking para- itation years beginning in 2001, in the case of (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.— graph (4). any annuity contract described in section 403(b) (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- (F) Section 415(c)(7) is amended to read as fol- of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the graph (2), the amendments made by this section lows: amount of the contribution disqualified by rea- shall apply to contributions for plan years be- ‘‘(7) CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS BY CHURCH son of section 415(g) of such Code shall reduce ginning after December 31, 2001. PLANS NOT TREATED AS EXCEEDING LIMIT.— the exclusion allowance as provided in section (2) COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS.—In ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other 403(b)(2) of such Code. the case of a plan maintained pursuant to one provision of this subsection, at the election of a (3) MODIFICATION OF 403(b) EXCLUSION ALLOW- or more collective bargaining agreements be- participant who is an employee of a church or ANCE TO CONFORM TO 415 MODIFICATION.—The tween employee representatives and one or more a convention or association of churches, includ- Secretary of the Treasury shall modify the regu- employers ratified by the date of the enactment ing an organization described in section lations regarding the exclusion allowance under of this Act, the amendments made by this sec- 414(e)(3)(B)(ii), contributions and other addi- section 403(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of tion shall not apply to contributions on behalf tions for an annuity contract or retirement in- 1986 to render void the requirement that con- of employees covered by any such agreement for come account described in section 403(b) with re- tributions to a defined benefit pension plan be plan years beginning before the earlier of— spect to such participant, when expressed as an treated as previously excluded amounts for pur- (A) the later of— annual addition to such participant’s account, poses of the exclusion allowance. For taxable (i) the date on which the last of such collec- shall be treated as not exceeding the limitation years beginning after December 31, 2000, such tive bargaining agreements terminates (deter- of paragraph (1) if such annual addition is not regulations shall be applied as if such require- mined without regard to any extension thereof in excess of $10,000. ment were void. on or after such date of the enactment); or ‘‘(B) $40,000 AGGREGATE LIMITATION.—The (c) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS OF STATE (ii) January 1, 2002; or total amount of additions with respect to any AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND TAX-EXEMPT OR- (B) January 1, 2006. participant which may be taken into account GANIZATIONS.— (3) SERVICE REQUIRED.—With respect to any for purposes of this subparagraph for all years (1) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (B) of section plan, the amendments made by this section shall may not exceed $40,000. 457(b)(2) (relating to salary limitation on eligible not apply to any employee before the date that ‘‘(C) ANNUAL ADDITION.—For purposes of this deferred compensation plans) is amended by such employee has 1 hour of service under such paragraph, the term ‘annual addition’ has the striking ‘‘331⁄3 percent’’ and inserting ‘‘the ap- plan in any plan year to which the amendments meaning given such term by paragraph (2).’’. plicable percentage’’. made by this section apply. (G) Subparagraph (B) of section 402(g)(7) (as (2) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—Section 457 is SEC. 634. MODIFICATIONS TO MINIMUM DIS- redesignated by section 611(c)(3)) is amended by amended by adding at the end the following TRIBUTION RULES. inserting before the period at the end the fol- new subsection: (a) LIFE EXPECTANCY TABLES.—The Secretary lowing: ‘‘(as in effect before the enactment of ‘‘(h) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For purposes of the Treasury shall modify the life expectancy the Restoring Earnings to Lift Individuals and of subsection (b)(2)(A), the applicable percent- tables under the regulations relating to min- Empower Families Act of 2001)’’. age shall be determined in accordance with the imum distribution requirements under sections (H) Section 664(g) is amended— following table: 401(a)(9), 408(a)(6) and (b)(3), 403(b)(10), and (i) in paragraph (3)(E) by striking ‘‘limitations ‘‘For years The applicable 457(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code to reflect under section 415(c)’’ and inserting ‘‘applicable beginning in: percentage is: current life expectancy. limitation under paragraph (7)’’, and 2002 through 2010 ...... 50 percent (b) REPEAL OF RULE WHERE DISTRIBUTIONS (ii) by adding at the end the following new 2011 and thereafter ...... 100 percent.’’. HAD BEGUN BEFORE DEATH OCCURS.— paragraph: (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (1) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (B) of section ‘‘(7) APPLICABLE LIMITATION.— by this subsection shall apply to years begin- 401(a)(9) is amended by striking clause (i) and ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of paragraph ning after December 31, 2001. redesignating clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv) as (3)(E), the applicable limitation under this para- SEC. 633. FASTER VESTING OF CERTAIN EM- clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively. graph with respect to a participant is an PLOYER MATCHING CONTRIBU- (2) CONFORMING CHANGES.— amount equal to the lesser of— TIONS. (A) Clause (i) of section 401(a)(9)(B) (as so re- ‘‘(i) $30,000, or (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 411(a) (relating to designated) is amended— ‘‘(ii) 25 percent of the participant’s compensa- minimum vesting standards) is amended— (i) by striking ‘‘FOR OTHER CASES’’ in the tion (as defined in section 415(c)(3)). (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘A plan’’ and heading; and ‘‘(B) COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT.—The Sec- inserting ‘‘Except as provided in paragraph (12), (ii) by striking ‘‘the distribution of the em- retary shall adjust annually the $30,000 amount a plan’’; and ployee’s interest has begun in accordance with

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subparagraph (A)(ii)’’ and inserting ‘‘his entire SEC. 636. PROVISIONS RELATING TO HARDSHIP ‘‘(B) CERTAIN RULES MADE APPLICABLE.—The interest has been distributed to him’’. DISTRIBUTIONS. rules of paragraphs (2) through (7) and (9) of (B) Clause (ii) of section 401(a)(9)(B) (as so re- (a) SAFE HARBOR RELIEF.— section 402(c) and section 402(f) shall apply for designated) is amended by striking ‘‘clause (ii)’’ (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treas- purposes of subparagraph (A). and inserting ‘‘clause (i)’’. ury shall revise the regulations relating to hard- ‘‘(C) REPORTING.—Rollovers under this para- (C) Clause (iii) of section 401(a)(9)(B) (as so ship distributions under section graph shall be reported to the Secretary in the redesignated) is amended— 401(k)(2)(B)(i)(IV) of the Internal Revenue Code same manner as rollovers from qualified retire- (i) by striking ‘‘clause (iii)(I)’’ and inserting of 1986 to provide that the period an employee is ment plans (as defined in section 4974(c)).’’. ‘‘clause (ii)(I)’’; prohibited from making elective and employee (B) DEFERRAL LIMIT DETERMINED WITHOUT RE- (ii) by striking ‘‘clause (iii)(III)’’ in subclause contributions in order for a distribution to be GARD TO ROLLOVER AMOUNTS.—Section 457(b)(2) (I) and inserting ‘‘clause (ii)(III)’’; deemed necessary to satisfy financial need shall (defining eligible deferred compensation plan) is (iii) by striking ‘‘the date on which the em- be equal to 6 months. amended by inserting ‘‘(other than rollover ployee would have attained age 701⁄2,’’ in sub- (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The revised regulations amounts)’’ after ‘‘taxable year’’. clause (I) and inserting ‘‘April 1 of the calendar under this subsection shall apply to years begin- (C) DIRECT ROLLOVER.—Paragraph (1) of sec- year following the calendar year in which the ning after December 31, 2001. tion 457(d) is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the spouse attains 701⁄2,’’; and (b) HARDSHIP DISTRIBUTIONS NOT TREATED AS end of subparagraph (A), by striking the period (iv) by striking ‘‘the distributions to such ELIGIBLE ROLLOVER DISTRIBUTIONS.— at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ‘‘, (1) MODIFICATION OF DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE spouse begin,’’ in subclause (II) and inserting and’’, and by inserting after subparagraph (B) ROLLOVER.—Subparagraph (C) of section ‘‘his entire interest has been distributed to the following: 402(c)(4) (relating to eligible rollover distribu- him,’’. ‘‘(C) in the case of a plan maintained by an tion) is amended to read as follows: (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.— employer described in subsection (e)(1)(A), the ‘‘(C) any distribution which is made upon (A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- plan meets requirements similar to the require- hardship of the employee.’’. paragraph (B), the amendments made by this ments of section 401(a)(31). subsection shall apply to years beginning after (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made Any amount transferred in a direct trustee-to- December 31, 2001. by this subsection shall apply to distributions trustee transfer in accordance with section (B) DISTRIBUTIONS TO SURVIVING SPOUSE.— made after December 31, 2001. (i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an employee SEC. 637. WAIVER OF TAX ON NONDEDUCTIBLE 401(a)(31) shall not be includible in gross income described in clause (ii), distributions to the sur- CONTRIBUTIONS FOR DOMESTIC OR for the taxable year of transfer.’’. viving spouse of the employee shall not be re- SIMILAR WORKERS. (D) WITHHOLDING.— quired to commence prior to the date on which (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4972(c)(6) (relating (i) Paragraph (12) of section 3401(a) is amend- such distributions would have been required to to exceptions to nondeductible contributions), as ed by adding at the end the following: begin under section 401(a)(9)(B) of the Internal amended by section 502, is amended by striking ‘‘(E) under or to an eligible deferred com- Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day ‘‘or’’ at the end of subparagraph (A), by strik- pensation plan which, at the time of such pay- before the date of the enactment of this Act). ing the period and inserting ‘‘, or’’ at the end of ment, is a plan described in section 457(b) which (ii) CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.—An employee is de- subparagraph (B), and by inserting after sub- is maintained by an eligible employer described scribed in this clause if such employee dies be- paragraph (B) the following new subparagraph: in section 457(e)(1)(A), or’’. fore— ‘‘(C) so much of the contributions to a simple (ii) Paragraph (3) of section 3405(c) is amend- (I) the date of the enactment of this Act, and retirement account (within the meaning of sec- ed to read as follows: (II) the required beginning date (within the tion 408(p)) or a simple plan (within the mean- ‘‘(3) ELIGIBLE ROLLOVER DISTRIBUTION.—For meaning of section 401(a)(9)(C) of the Internal ing of section 401(k)(11)) which are not deduct- purposes of this subsection, the term ‘eligible Revenue Code of 1986) of the employee. ible when contributed solely because such con- rollover distribution’ has the meaning given tributions are not made in connection with a such term by section 402(f)(2)(A).’’. SEC. 635. CLARIFICATION OF TAX TREATMENT OF DIVISION OF SECTION 457 PLAN BEN- trade or business of the employer.’’ (iii) LIABILITY FOR WITHHOLDING.—Subpara- EFITS UPON DIVORCE. (b) EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS.— graph (B) of section 3405(d)(2) is amended by (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 414(p)(11) (relating Section 4972(c)(6), as amended by subsection (a), striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of clause (ii), by strik- to application of rules to governmental and is amended by adding at the end the following ing the period at the end of clause (iii) and in- church plans) is amended— new sentence: ‘‘Subparagraph (C) shall not serting ‘‘, or’’, and by adding at the end the fol- (1) by inserting ‘‘or an eligible deferred com- apply to contributions made on behalf of the lowing: pensation plan (within the meaning of section employer or a member of the employer’s family ‘‘(iv) section 457(b) and which is maintained 457(b))’’ after ‘‘subsection (e))’’; and (as defined in section 447(e)(1)).’’. by an eligible employer described in section (2) in the heading, by striking ‘‘GOVERN- (c) NO INFERENCE.—Nothing in the amend- 457(e)(1)(A).’’. MENTAL AND CHURCH PLANS’’ and inserting ments made by this section shall be construed to (2) ROLLOVERS TO SECTION 457 PLANS.— ‘‘CERTAIN OTHER PLANS’’. infer the proper treatment of nondeductible con- (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 402(c)(8)(B) (defin- (b) WAIVER OF CERTAIN DISTRIBUTION RE- tributions under the laws in effect before such ing eligible retirement plan) is amended by strik- QUIREMENTS.—Paragraph (10) of section 414(p) amendments. ing ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause (iii), by striking is amended by striking ‘‘and section 409(d)’’ and (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made the period at the end of clause (iv) and inserting inserting ‘‘section 409(d), and section 457(d)’’. by this section shall apply to taxable years be- ‘‘, and’’, and by inserting after clause (iv) the (c) TAX TREATMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM A ginning after December 31, 2001. following new clause: SECTION 457 PLAN.—Subsection (p) of section 414 Subtitle D—Increasing Portability for ‘‘(v) an eligible deferred compensation plan is amended by redesignating paragraph (12) as Participants described in section 457(b) which is maintained paragraph (13) and inserting after paragraph SEC. 641. ROLLOVERS ALLOWED AMONG VARIOUS by an eligible employer described in section (11) the following new paragraph: TYPES OF PLANS. 457(e)(1)(A).’’. ‘‘(12) TAX TREATMENT OF PAYMENTS FROM A (a) ROLLOVERS FROM AND TO SECTION 457 (B) SEPARATE ACCOUNTING.—Section 402(c) is SECTION 457 PLAN.—If a distribution or payment PLANS.— amended by adding at the end the following from an eligible deferred compensation plan de- (1) ROLLOVERS FROM SECTION 457 PLANS.— new paragraph: scribed in section 457(b) is made pursuant to a (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 457(e) (relating to ‘‘(11) SEPARATE ACCOUNTING.—Unless a plan qualified domestic relations order, rules similar other definitions and special rules) is amended described in clause (v) of paragraph (8)(B) to the rules of section 402(e)(1)(A) shall apply to by adding at the end the following: agrees to separately account for amounts rolled such distribution or payment.’’. ‘‘(16) ROLLOVER AMOUNTS.— into such plan from eligible retirement plans not (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.— ‘‘(A) GENERAL RULE.—In the case of an eligi- described in such clause, the plan described in (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendment made by ble deferred compensation plan established and such clause may not accept transfers or roll- subsection (c) shall apply to transfers, distribu- maintained by an employer described in sub- overs from such retirement plans.’’. tions, and payments made after December 31, section (e)(1)(A), if— (C) 10 PERCENT ADDITIONAL TAX.—Subsection 2001. ‘‘(i) any portion of the balance to the credit of (t) of section 72 (relating to 10-percent addi- (2) AMENDMENTS RELATING TO ASSIGNMENTS IN an employee in such plan is paid to such em- tional tax on early distributions from qualified DIVORCE, ETC., PROCEEDINGS.—The amendments ployee in an eligible rollover distribution (within retirement plans) is amended by adding at the made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect the meaning of section 402(c)(4) without regard end the following new paragraph: on January 1, 2002, except that in the case of a to subparagraph (C) thereof), ‘‘(9) SPECIAL RULE FOR ROLLOVERS TO SECTION domestic relations order entered before such ‘‘(ii) the employee transfers any portion of the 457 PLANS.—For purposes of this subsection, a date, the plan administrator— property such employee receives in such dis- distribution from an eligible deferred compensa- (A) shall treat such order as a qualified do- tribution to an eligible retirement plan described tion plan (as defined in section 457(b)) of an eli- mestic relations order if such administrator is in section 402(c)(8)(B), and gible employer described in section 457(e)(1)(A) paying benefits pursuant to such order on such ‘‘(iii) in the case of a distribution of property shall be treated as a distribution from a quali- date, and other than money, the amount so transferred fied retirement plan described in 4974(c)(1) to (B) may treat any other such order entered consists of the property distributed, the extent that such distribution is attributable before such date as a qualified domestic rela- then such distribution (to the extent so trans- to an amount transferred to an eligible deferred tions order even if such order does not meet the ferred) shall not be includible in gross income compensation plan from a qualified retirement requirements of such amendments. for the taxable year in which paid. plan (as defined in section 4974(c)).’’.

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(b) ALLOWANCE OF ROLLOVERS FROM AND TO eligible retirement plan (as defined in clause (iii) for the portion of such distribution which is in- 403(b) PLANS.— or (iv) of section 402(c)(8)(B) of the Internal cludible in gross income and the portion of such (1) ROLLOVERS FROM SECTION 403(b) PLANS.— Revenue Code of 1986) on behalf of an indi- distribution which is not so includible, or Section 403(b)(8)(A)(ii) (relating to rollover vidual if there was a rollover to such plan on ‘‘(ii) is an eligible retirement plan described in amounts) is amended by striking ‘‘such distribu- behalf of such individual which is permitted clause (i) or (ii) of section 402(c)(8)(B).’’. tion’’ and all that follows and inserting ‘‘such solely by reason of any amendment made by this (c) RULES FOR APPLYING SECTION 72 TO distribution to an eligible retirement plan de- section. IRAS.—Paragraph (3) of section 408(d) (relating scribed in section 402(c)(8)(B), and’’. SEC. 642. ROLLOVERS OF IRAS INTO WORKPLACE to special rules for applying section 72) is (2) ROLLOVERS TO SECTION 403(b) PLANS.—Sec- RETIREMENT PLANS. amended by inserting at the end the following: tion 402(c)(8)(B) (defining eligible retirement (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) of section ‘‘(H) APPLICATION OF SECTION 72.— plan), as amended by subsection (a), is amended 408(d)(3) (relating to rollover amounts) is ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If— by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause (iv), by amended by adding ‘‘or’’ at the end of clause ‘‘(I) a distribution is made from an individual striking the period at the end of clause (v) and (i), by striking clauses (ii) and (iii), and by add- retirement plan, and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and by inserting after clause ing at the end the following: ‘‘(II) a rollover contribution is made to an eli- (v) the following new clause: ‘‘(ii) the entire amount received (including gible retirement plan described in section ‘‘(vi) an annuity contract described in section money and any other property) is paid into an 402(c)(8)(B)(iii), (iv), (v), or (vi) with respect to 403(b).’’. eligible retirement plan for the benefit of such all or part of such distribution, (c) EXPANDED EXPLANATION TO RECIPIENTS OF individual not later than the 60th day after the then, notwithstanding paragraph (2), the rules ROLLOVER DISTRIBUTIONS.—Paragraph (1) of date on which the payment or distribution is re- of clause (ii) shall apply for purposes of apply- section 402(f) (relating to written explanation to ceived, except that the maximum amount which ing section 72. recipients of distributions eligible for rollover may be paid into such plan may not exceed the ‘‘(ii) APPLICABLE RULES.—In the case of a dis- treatment) is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the portion of the amount received which is includ- tribution described in clause (i)— end of subparagraph (C), by striking the period ible in gross income (determined without regard ‘‘(I) section 72 shall be applied separately to at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting ‘‘, to this paragraph). such distribution, and’’, and by adding at the end the following For purposes of clause (ii), the term ‘eligible re- ‘‘(II) notwithstanding the pro rata allocation new subparagraph: tirement plan’ means an eligible retirement plan of income on, and investment in, the contract to ‘‘(E) of the provisions under which distribu- described in clause (iii), (iv), (v), or (vi) of sec- distributions under section 72, the portion of tions from the eligible retirement plan receiving tion 402(c)(8)(B).’’. such distribution rolled over to an eligible retire- the distribution may be subject to restrictions (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ment plan described in clause (i) shall be treated and tax consequences which are different from (1) Paragraph (1) of section 403(b) is amended as from income on the contract (to the extent of those applicable to distributions from the plan by striking ‘‘section 408(d)(3)(A)(iii)’’ and in- the aggregate income on the contract from all making such distribution.’’. serting ‘‘section 408(d)(3)(A)(ii)’’. individual retirement plans of the distributee), (d) SPOUSAL ROLLOVERS.—Section 402(c)(9) (2) Clause (i) of section 408(d)(3)(D) is amend- and (relating to rollover where spouse receives dis- ed by striking ‘‘(i), (ii), or (iii)’’ and inserting ‘‘(III) appropriate adjustments shall be made tribution after death of employee) is amended by ‘‘(i) or (ii)’’. in applying section 72 to other distributions in striking ‘‘; except that’’ and all that follows up (3) Subparagraph (G) of section 408(d)(3) is such taxable year and subsequent taxable to the end period. amended to read as follows: years.’’. (e) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(G) SIMPLE RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS.—In the (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (1) Section 72(o)(4) is amended by striking case of any payment or distribution out of a by this section shall apply to distributions made ‘‘and 408(d)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘403(b)(8), simple retirement account (as defined in sub- after December 31, 2001. 408(d)(3), and 457(e)(16)’’. section (p)) to which section 72(t)(6) applies, this SEC. 644. HARDSHIP EXCEPTION TO 60-DAY RULE. (2) Section 219(d)(2) is amended by striking paragraph shall not apply unless such payment (a) EXEMPT TRUSTS.—Paragraph (3) of section ‘‘or 408(d)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘408(d)(3), or or distribution is paid into another simple retire- 402(c) (relating to transfer must be made within 457(e)(16)’’. ment account.’’. (3) Section 401(a)(31)(B) is amended by strik- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE; SPECIAL RULE.— 60 days of receipt) is amended to read as fol- ing ‘‘and 403(a)(4)’’ and inserting ‘‘, 403(a)(4), (1) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made lows: 403(b)(8), and 457(e)(16)’’. by this section shall apply to distributions after ‘‘(3) TRANSFER MUST BE MADE WITHIN 60 DAYS (4) Subparagraph (A) of section 402(f)(2) is December 31, 2001. OF RECEIPT.— amended by striking ‘‘or paragraph (4) of sec- (2) SPECIAL RULE.—Notwithstanding any ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- tion 403(a)’’ and inserting ‘‘, paragraph (4) of other provision of law, subsections (h)(3) and paragraph (B), paragraph (1) shall not apply to section 403(a), subparagraph (A) of section (h)(5) of section 1122 of the Tax Reform Act of any transfer of a distribution made after the 403(b)(8), or subparagraph (A) of section 1986 shall not apply to any distribution from an 60th day following the day on which the dis- 457(e)(16)’’. eligible retirement plan (as defined in clause (iii) tributee received the property distributed. (5) Paragraph (1) of section 402(f) is amended or (iv) of section 402(c)(8)(B) of the Internal ‘‘(B) HARDSHIP EXCEPTION.—The Secretary by striking ‘‘from an eligible retirement plan’’. Revenue Code of 1986) on behalf of an indi- may waive the 60-day requirement under sub- (6) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section vidual if there was a rollover to such plan on paragraph (A) where the failure to waive such 402(f)(1) are amended by striking ‘‘another eligi- behalf of such individual which is permitted requirement would be against equity or good ble retirement plan’’ and inserting ‘‘an eligible solely by reason of the amendments made by conscience, including casualty, disaster, or retirement plan’’. this section. other events beyond the reasonable control of (7) Subparagraph (B) of section 403(b)(8) is SEC. 643. ROLLOVERS OF AFTER-TAX CONTRIBU- the individual subject to such requirement.’’. amended to read as follows: TIONS. (b) IRAS.—Paragraph (3) of section 408(d) (re- ‘‘(B) CERTAIN RULES MADE APPLICABLE.—The (a) ROLLOVERS FROM EXEMPT TRUSTS.—Para- lating to rollover contributions), as amended by rules of paragraphs (2) through (7) and (9) of graph (2) of section 402(c) (relating to maximum section 643, is amended by adding after subpara- section 402(c) and section 402(f) shall apply for amount which may be rolled over) is amended graph (H) the following new subparagraph: purposes of subparagraph (A), except that sec- by adding at the end the following: ‘‘The pre- ‘‘(I) WAIVER OF 60-DAY REQUIREMENT.—The tion 402(f) shall be applied to the payor in lieu ceding sentence shall not apply to such distribu- Secretary may waive the 60-day requirement of the plan administrator.’’. tion to the extent— under subparagraphs (A) and (D) where the (8) Section 408(a)(1) is amended by striking ‘‘(A) such portion is transferred in a direct failure to waive such requirement would be ‘‘or 403(b)(8),’’ and inserting ‘‘403(b)(8), or trustee-to-trustee transfer to a qualified trust against equity or good conscience, including 457(e)(16)’’. which is part of a plan which is a defined con- casualty, disaster, or other events beyond the (9) Subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section tribution plan and which agrees to separately reasonable control of the individual subject to 415(b)(2) are each amended by striking ‘‘and account for amounts so transferred, including such requirement.’’. 408(d)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘403(b)(8), 408(d)(3), separately accounting for the portion of such (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made and 457(e)(16)’’. distribution which is includible in gross income by this section shall apply to distributions after (10) Section 415(c)(2) is amended by striking and the portion of such distribution which is December 31, 2001. ‘‘and 408(d)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘408(d)(3), and not so includible, or SEC. 645. TREATMENT OF FORMS OF DISTRIBU- 457(e)(16)’’. ‘‘(B) such portion is transferred to an eligible TION. (11) Section 4973(b)(1)(A) is amended by strik- retirement plan described in clause (i) or (ii) of (a) PLAN TRANSFERS.— ing ‘‘or 408(d)(3)’’ and inserting ‘‘408(d)(3), or paragraph (8)(B).’’. (1) AMENDMENT OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.— 457(e)(16)’’. (b) OPTIONAL DIRECT TRANSFER OF ELIGIBLE Paragraph (6) of section 411(d) (relating to ac- (f) EFFECTIVE DATE; SPECIAL RULE.— ROLLOVER DISTRIBUTIONS.—Subparagraph (B) crued benefit not to be decreased by amendment) (1) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made of section 401(a)(31) (relating to limitation) is is amended by adding at the end the following: by this section shall apply to distributions after amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(D) PLAN TRANSFERS.— December 31, 2001. ‘‘The preceding sentence shall not apply to such ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A defined contribution plan (2) SPECIAL RULE.—Notwithstanding any distribution if the plan to which such distribu- (in this subparagraph referred to as the ‘trans- other provision of law, subsections (h)(3) and tion is transferred— feree plan’) shall not be treated as failing to (h)(5) of section 1122 of the Tax Reform Act of ‘‘(i) agrees to separately account for amounts meet the requirements of this subsection merely 1986 shall not apply to any distribution from an so transferred, including separately accounting because the transferee plan does not provide

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some or all of the forms of distribution pre- plan participants, unless such amendment ad- (b) 457 PLANS.—Subsection (e) of section 457, viously available under another defined con- versely affects the rights of any participant in a as amended by section 401, is amended by add- tribution plan (in this subparagraph referred to more than de minimis manner.’’. ing after paragraph (16) the following new as the ‘transferor plan’) to the extent that— (2) AMENDMENT OF ERISA.—The last sentence paragraph: ‘‘(I) the forms of distribution previously avail- of section 204(g)(2) of the Employee Retirement ‘‘(17) TRUSTEE-TO-TRUSTEE TRANSFERS TO PUR- able under the transferor plan applied to the ac- Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. CHASE PERMISSIVE SERVICE CREDIT.—No amount count of a participant or beneficiary under the 1054(g)(2)) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘The shall be includible in gross income by reason of transferor plan that was transferred from the Secretary of the Treasury shall by regulations a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer to a defined transferor plan to the transferee plan pursuant provide that this paragraph shall not apply to benefit governmental plan (as defined in section to a direct transfer rather than pursuant to a any plan amendment which reduces or elimi- 414(d)) if such transfer is— distribution from the transferor plan, nates benefits or subsidies which create signifi- ‘‘(A) for the purchase of permissive service ‘‘(II) the terms of both the transferor plan and cant burdens or complexities for the plan and credit (as defined in section 415(n)(3)(A)) under the transferee plan authorize the transfer de- plan participants, unless such amendment ad- such plan, or scribed in subclause (I), versely affects the rights of any participant in a ‘‘(B) a repayment to which section 415 does ‘‘(III) the transfer described in subclause (I) more than de minimis manner.’’. not apply by reason of subsection (k)(3) there- was made pursuant to a voluntary election by (3) SECRETARY DIRECTED.—Not later than De- of.’’. the participant or beneficiary whose account cember 31, 2002, the Secretary of the Treasury is (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made was transferred to the transferee plan, directed to issue regulations under section by this section shall apply to trustee-to-trustee ‘‘(IV) the election described in subclause (III) 411(d)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 transfers after December 31, 2001. was made after the participant or beneficiary and section 204(g) of the Employee Retirement SEC. 648. EMPLOYERS MAY DISREGARD ROLL- received a notice describing the consequences of Income Security Act of 1974, including the regu- OVERS FOR PURPOSES OF CASH-OUT making the election, and lations required by the amendment made by this AMOUNTS. (a) QUALIFIED PLANS.— ‘‘(V) the transferee plan allows the partici- subsection. Such regulations shall apply to plan (1) AMENDMENT OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.— pant or beneficiary described in subclause (III) years beginning after December 31, 2002, or such Section 411(a)(11) (relating to restrictions on cer- to receive any distribution to which the partici- earlier date as is specified by the Secretary of tain mandatory distributions) is amended by pant or beneficiary is entitled under the trans- the Treasury. feree plan in the form of a single sum distribu- adding at the end the following: SEC. 646. RATIONALIZATION OF RESTRICTIONS ‘‘(D) SPECIAL RULE FOR ROLLOVER CONTRIBU- tion. ON DISTRIBUTIONS. TIONS.—A plan shall not fail to meet the require- ‘‘(ii) SPECIAL RULE FOR MERGERS, ETC.— (a) MODIFICATION OF SAME DESK EXCEP- ments of this paragraph if, under the terms of Clause (i) shall apply to plan mergers and other TION.— transactions having the effect of a direct trans- the plan, the present value of the nonforfeitable (1) SECTION 401(k).— accrued benefit is determined without regard to fer, including consolidations of benefits attrib- (A) Section 401(k)(2)(B)(i)(I) (relating to utable to different employers within a multiple that portion of such benefit which is attrib- qualified cash or deferred arrangements) is utable to rollover contributions (and earnings employer plan.’’. amended by striking ‘‘separation from service’’ (2) AMENDMENT OF ERISA.—Section 204(g) of allocable thereto). For purposes of this subpara- and inserting ‘‘severance from employment’’. graph, the term ‘rollover contributions’ means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of (B) Subparagraph (A) of section 401(k)(10) (re- any rollover contribution under sections 402(c), 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1054(g)) is amended by adding at lating to distributions upon termination of plan 403(a)(4), 403(b)(8), 408(d)(3)(A)(ii), and the end the following: or disposition of assets or subsidiary) is amend- ‘‘(4)(A) A defined contribution plan (in this 457(e)(16).’’. ed to read as follows: (2) AMENDMENT OF ERISA.—Section 203(e) of subparagraph referred to as the ‘transferee ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—An event described in this plan’) shall not be treated as failing to meet the the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of subparagraph is the termination of the plan 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1053(c)) is amended by adding at requirements of this subsection merely because without establishment or maintenance of an- the transferee plan does not provide some or all the end the following: other defined contribution plan (other than an ‘‘(4) A plan shall not fail to meet the require- of the forms of distribution previously available employee stock ownership plan as defined in ments of this subsection if, under the terms of under another defined contribution plan (in this section 4975(e)(7)).’’. the plan, the present value of the nonforfeitable subparagraph referred to as the ‘transferor (C) Section 401(k)(10) is amended— accrued benefit is determined without regard to plan’) to the extent that— (i) in subparagraph (B)— that portion of such benefit which is attrib- ‘‘(i) the forms of distribution previously avail- (I) by striking ‘‘An event’’ in clause (i) and able under the transferor plan applied to the ac- utable to rollover contributions (and earnings inserting ‘‘A termination’’; and allocable thereto). For purposes of this subpara- count of a participant or beneficiary under the (II) by striking ‘‘the event’’ in clause (i) and graph, the term ‘rollover contributions’ means transferor plan that was transferred from the inserting ‘‘the termination’’; any rollover contribution under sections 402(c), transferor plan to the transferee plan pursuant (ii) by striking subparagraph (C); and 403(a)(4), 403(b)(8), 408(d)(3)(A)(ii), and to a direct transfer rather than pursuant to a (iii) by striking ‘‘OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS OR 457(e)(16) of the Internal Revenue Code of distribution from the transferor plan; SUBSIDIARY’’ in the heading. 1986.’’. ‘‘(ii) the terms of both the transferor plan and (2) SECTION 403(b).— (b) ELIGIBLE DEFERRED COMPENSATION the transferee plan authorize the transfer de- (A) Paragraphs (7)(A)(ii) and (11)(A) of sec- PLANS.—Clause (i) of section 457(e)(9)(A) is scribed in clause (i); tion 403(b) are each amended by striking ‘‘sepa- amended by striking ‘‘such amount’’ and insert- ‘‘(iii) the transfer described in clause (i) was rates from service’’ and inserting ‘‘has a sever- ing ‘‘the portion of such amount which is not made pursuant to a voluntary election by the ance from employment’’. attributable to rollover contributions (as defined participant or beneficiary whose account was (B) The heading for paragraph (11) of section in section 411(a)(11)(D))’’. transferred to the transferee plan; 403(b) is amended by striking ‘‘SEPARATION (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ‘‘(iv) the election described in clause (iii) was FROM SERVICE’’ and inserting ‘‘SEVERANCE FROM by this section shall apply to distributions after made after the participant or beneficiary re- EMPLOYMENT’’. December 31, 2001. ceived a notice describing the consequences of (3) SECTION 457.—Clause (ii) of section making the election; and 457(d)(1)(A) is amended by striking ‘‘is sepa- SEC. 649. MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION AND INCLU- SION REQUIREMENTS FOR SECTION ‘‘(v) the transferee plan allows the participant rated from service’’ and inserting ‘‘has a sever- 457 PLANS. or beneficiary described in clause (iii) to receive ance from employment’’. (a) MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS.— any distribution to which the participant or (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made Paragraph (2) of section 457(d) (relating to dis- beneficiary is entitled under the transferee plan by this section shall apply to distributions after tribution requirements) is amended to read as in the form of a single sum distribution. December 31, 2001. follows: ‘‘(B) Subparagraph (A) shall apply to plan SEC. 647. PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDIT IN GOV- ‘‘(2) MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS.— mergers and other transactions having the effect ERNMENTAL DEFINED BENEFIT A plan meets the minimum distribution require- of a direct transfer, including consolidations of PLANS. ments of this paragraph if such plan meets the benefits attributable to different employers with- (a) 403(b) PLANS.—Subsection (b) of section requirements of section 401(a)(9).’’. in a multiple employer plan.’’. 403 is amended by adding at the end the fol- (b) INCLUSION IN GROSS INCOME.— (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made lowing new paragraph: (1) YEAR OF INCLUSION.—Subsection (a) of sec- by this subsection shall apply to years begin- ‘‘(13) TRUSTEE-TO-TRUSTEE TRANSFERS TO PUR- tion 457 (relating to year of inclusion in gross ning after December 31, 2001. CHASE PERMISSIVE SERVICE CREDIT.—No amount income) is amended to read as follows: (b) REGULATIONS.— shall be includible in gross income by reason of ‘‘(a) YEAR OF INCLUSION IN GROSS INCOME.— (1) AMENDMENT OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.— a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer to a defined ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any amount of compensa- The last sentence of paragraph (6)(B) of section benefit governmental plan (as defined in section tion deferred under an eligible deferred com- 411(d) (relating to accrued benefit not to be de- 414(d)) if such transfer is— pensation plan, and any income attributable to creased by amendment) is amended to read as ‘‘(A) for the purchase of permissive service the amounts so deferred, shall be includible in follows: ‘‘The Secretary shall by regulations credit (as defined in section 415(n)(3)(A)) under gross income only for the taxable year in which provide that this subparagraph shall not apply such plan, or such compensation or other income— to any plan amendment which reduces or elimi- ‘‘(B) a repayment to which section 415 does ‘‘(A) is paid to the participant or other bene- nates benefits or subsidies which create signifi- not apply by reason of subsection (k)(3) there- ficiary, in the case of a plan of an eligible em- cant burdens or complexities for the plan and of.’’. ployer described in subsection (e)(1)(A), and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 ‘‘(B) is paid or otherwise made available to (2) by amending subparagraph (F) to read as amended by adding at the end the following the participant or other beneficiary, in the case follows: new paragraph: of a plan of an eligible employer described in ‘‘(F) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For purposes ‘‘(7) DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN EXCEPTION.—In subsection (e)(1)(B). of subparagraph (A)(i)(I), the applicable per- determining the amount of nondeductible con- ‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULE FOR ROLLOVER AMOUNTS.— centage shall be determined in accordance with tributions for any taxable year, an employer To the extent provided in section 72(t)(9), sec- the following table: may elect for such year not to take into account tion 72(t) shall apply to any amount includible ‘‘In the case of any The applicable any contributions to a defined benefit plan ex- in gross income under this subsection.’’. plan year beginning percentage is— cept to the extent that such contributions exceed (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— in— the full-funding limitation (as defined in section (A) So much of paragraph (9) of section 457(e) 2002 ...... 160 412(c)(7), determined without regard to subpara- as precedes subparagraph (A) is amended to 2003 ...... 165 graph (A)(i)(I) thereof). For purposes of this read as follows: 2004 ...... 170.’’. paragraph, the deductible limits under section ‘‘(9) BENEFITS OF TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made 404(a)(7) shall first be applied to amounts con- PLANS NOT TREATED AS MADE AVAILABLE BY REA- by this section shall apply to plan years begin- tributed to defined contribution plans and then SON OF CERTAIN ELECTIONS, ETC.—In the case of ning after December 31, 2001. to amounts described in this paragraph. If an an eligible deferred compensation plan of an em- employer makes an election under this para- SEC. 652. MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION ployer described in subsection (e)(1)(B)—’’. graph for a taxable year, paragraph (6) shall (B) Section 457(d) is amended by adding at the RULES MODIFIED AND APPLIED TO ALL DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS. not apply to such employer for such taxable end the following new paragraph: year.’’. ‘‘(3) SPECIAL RULE FOR GOVERNMENT PLAN.— (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (D) of section (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made An eligible deferred compensation plan of an 404(a)(1) (relating to special rule in case of cer- tain plans) is amended to read as follows: by this section shall apply to years beginning employer described in subsection (e)(1)(A) shall after December 31, 2001. not be treated as failing to meet the require- ‘‘(D) SPECIAL RULE IN CASE OF CERTAIN ments of this subsection solely by reason of mak- PLANS.— SEC. 654. TREATMENT OF MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS UNDER SECTION 415. ing a distribution described in subsection ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In the case of any defined (a) COMPENSATION LIMIT.— (e)(9)(A).’’. benefit plan, except as provided in regulations, N GENERAL (c) MODIFICATION OF TRANSITION RULES FOR the maximum amount deductible under the limi- (1) I .—Paragraph (11) of section EXISTING 457 PLANS.— tations of this paragraph shall not be less than 415(b) (relating to limitation for defined benefit (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 1107(c)(3)(B) of the the unfunded termination liability (determined plans) is amended to read as follows: Tax Reform Act of 1986 is amended by striking as if the proposed termination date referred to ‘‘(11) SPECIAL LIMITATION RULE FOR GOVERN- ‘‘or’’ at the end of clause (i), by striking the pe- in section 4041(b)(2)(A)(i)(II) of the Employee MENTAL AND MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS.—In the riod at the end of clause (ii) and inserting ‘‘, or’’ Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 were the case of a governmental plan (as defined in sec- and by inserting after clause (ii) the following last day of the plan year). tion 414(d)) or a multiemployer plan (as defined new clause: ‘‘(ii) PLANS WITH LESS THAN 100 PARTICI- in section 414(f)), subparagraph (B) of para- ‘‘(iii) are deferred pursuant to an agreement PANTS.—For purposes of this subparagraph, in graph (1) shall not apply.’’. with an individual covered by an agreement de- the case of a plan which has less than 100 par- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section scribed in clause (ii), to the extent the annual ticipants for the plan year, termination liability 415(b)(7) (relating to benefits under certain col- amount under such agreement with the indi- shall not include the liability attributable to lectively bargained plans) is amended by insert- vidual does not exceed— benefit increases for highly compensated em- ing ‘‘(other than a multiemployer plan)’’ after ‘‘(I) the amount described in clause (ii)(II), ployees (as defined in section 414(q)) resulting ‘‘defined benefit plan’’ in the matter preceding multiplied by from a plan amendment which is made or be- subparagraph (A). ‘‘(II) the cumulative increase in the Consumer comes effective, whichever is later, within the (b) COMBINING AND AGGREGATION OF PLANS.— Price Index (as published by the Bureau of last 2 years before the termination date. (1) COMBINING OF PLANS.—Subsection (f) of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor).’’. ‘‘(iii) RULE FOR DETERMINING NUMBER OF PAR- section 415 (relating to combining of plans) is (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The fourth TICIPANTS.—For purposes of determining wheth- amended by adding at the end the following: sentence of section 1107(c)(3)(B) of the Tax Re- er a plan has more than 100 participants, all de- ‘‘(3) EXCEPTION FOR MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS.— form Act of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘This fined benefit plans maintained by the same em- Notwithstanding paragraph (1) and subsection subparagraph’’ and inserting ‘‘Clauses (i) and ployer (or any member of such employer’s con- (g), a multiemployer plan (as defined in section (ii) of this subparagraph’’. trolled group (within the meaning of section 414(f)) shall not be combined or aggregated with (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made 412(l)(8)(C))) shall be treated as one plan, but any other plan maintained by an employer for by this subsection shall apply to taxable years only employees of such member or employer purposes of applying subsection (b)(1)(B) to ending after the date of the enactment of this shall be taken into account. such plan or any other such plan.’’. Act with respect to increases in the Consumer ‘‘(iv) PLANS MAINTAINED BY PROFESSIONAL (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT FOR AGGREGA- Price Index after September 30, 1993. SERVICE EMPLOYERS.—Clause (i) shall not apply TION OF PLANS.—Subsection (g) of section 415 (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made to a plan described in section 4021(b)(13) of the (relating to aggregation of plans) is amended by by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to dis- Employee Retirement Income Security Act of striking ‘‘The Secretary’’ and inserting ‘‘Except tributions after December 31, 2001. 1974.’’. as provided in subsection (f)(3), the Secretary’’. Subtitle E—Strengthening Pension Security (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph (6) (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made and Enforcement of section 4972(c) is amended to read as follows: by this section shall apply to years beginning PART I—GENERAL PROVISIONS ‘‘(6) EXCEPTIONS.—In determining the amount after December 31, 2001. of nondeductible contributions for any taxable SEC. 655. PROTECTION OF INVESTMENT OF EM- SEC. 651. REPEAL OF 160 PERCENT OF CURRENT year, there shall not be taken into account so LIABILITY FUNDING LIMIT. PLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO 401(k) much of the contributions to one or more de- PLANS. (a) AMENDMENTS TO INTERNAL REVENUE fined contribution plans which are not deduct- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1524(b) of the Tax- CODE.—Section 412(c)(7) (relating to full-fund- ible when contributed solely because of section ing limitation) is amended— payer Relief Act of 1997 is amended to read as (1) by striking ‘‘the applicable percentage’’ in 404(a)(7) as does not exceed the greater of— follows: ‘‘(A) the amount of contributions not in excess subparagraph (A)(i)(I) and inserting ‘‘in the ‘‘(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.— of 6 percent of compensation (within the mean- case of plan years beginning before January 1, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- ing of section 404(a)) paid or accrued (during 2005, the applicable percentage’’; and graph (2), the amendments made by this section (2) by amending subparagraph (F) to read as the taxable year for which the contributions shall apply to elective deferrals for plan years follows: were made) to beneficiaries under the plans, or beginning after December 31, 1998. ‘‘(F) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For purposes ‘‘(B) the sum of— ‘‘(2) NONAPPLICATION TO PREVIOUSLY AC- of subparagraph (A)(i)(I), the applicable per- ‘‘(i) the amount of contributions described in QUIRED PROPERTY.—The amendments made by centage shall be determined in accordance with section 401(m)(4)(A), plus this section shall not apply to any elective de- the following table: ‘‘(ii) the amount of contributions described in ferral which is invested in assets consisting of section 402(g)(3)(A). qualifying employer securities, qualifying em- ‘‘In the case of any The applicable ployer real property, or both, if such assets were plan year beginning percentage is— For purposes of this paragraph, the deductible acquired before January 1, 1999.’’. in— limits under section 404(a)(7) shall first be ap- 2002 ...... 160 plied to amounts contributed to a defined ben- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made 2003 ...... 165 efit plan and then to amounts described in sub- by this section shall apply as if included in the 2004 ...... 170.’’. paragraph (B).’’. provision of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 to (b) AMENDMENT OF ERISA.—Section 302(c)(7) (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made which it relates. of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act by this section shall apply to plan years begin- SEC. 656. PROHIBITED ALLOCATIONS OF STOCK of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1082(c)(7)) is amended— ning after December 31, 2001. IN S CORPORATION ESOP. (1) by striking ‘‘the applicable percentage’’ in SEC. 653. EXCISE TAX RELIEF FOR SOUND PEN- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 409 (relating to subparagraph (A)(i)(I) and inserting ‘‘in the SION FUNDING. qualifications for tax credit employee stock own- case of plan years beginning before January 1, (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section ership plans) is amended by redesignating sub- 2005, the applicable percentage’’, and 4972 (relating to nondeductible contributions) is section (p) as subsection (q) and by inserting

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5743 after subsection (o) the following new sub- son’s share of unallocated S corporation stock there is hereby imposed a tax on such allocation section: held by such plan is the amount of the or ownership equal to 50 percent of the amount ‘‘(p) PROHIBITED ALLOCATIONS OF SECURITIES unallocated stock which would be allocated to involved.’’. IN AN S CORPORATION.— such person if the unallocated stock were allo- (2) LIABILITY.—Section 4979A(c) (defining li- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An employee stock owner- cated to all participants in the same proportions ability for tax) is amended to read as follows: ship plan holding employer securities consisting as the most recent stock allocation under the ‘‘(c) LIABILITY FOR TAX.—The tax imposed by of stock in an S corporation shall provide that plan. this section shall be paid— no portion of the assets of the plan attributable ‘‘(D) MEMBER OF FAMILY.—For purposes of ‘‘(1) in the case of an allocation referred to in to (or allocable in lieu of) such employer securi- this paragraph, the term ‘member of the family’ paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), by— ties may, during a nonallocation year, accrue means, with respect to any individual— ‘‘(A) the employer sponsoring such plan, or (or be allocated directly or indirectly under any ‘‘(i) the spouse of the individual, ‘‘(B) the eligible worker-owned cooperative, plan of the employer meeting the requirements ‘‘(ii) an ancestor or lineal descendant of the which made the written statement described in of section 401(a)) for the benefit of any disquali- individual or the individual’s spouse, section 664(g)(1)(E) or in section 1042(b)(3)(B) fied person. ‘‘(iii) a brother or sister of the individual or (as the case may be), and ‘‘(2) FAILURE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.— the individual’s spouse and any lineal descend- ‘‘(2) in the case of an allocation or ownership ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If a plan fails to meet the ant of the brother or sister, and referred to in paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection requirements of paragraph (1), the plan shall be ‘‘(iv) the spouse of any individual described in (a), by the S corporation the stock in which was treated as having distributed to any disqualified clause (ii) or (iii). so allocated or owned.’’. person the amount allocated to the account of A spouse of an individual who is legally sepa- (3) DEFINITIONS.—Section 4979A(e) (relating to such person in violation of paragraph (1) at the rated from such individual under a decree of di- definitions) is amended to read as follows: time of such allocation. vorce or separate maintenance shall not be ‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.—For ‘‘(B) CROSS REFERENCE.— treated as such individual’s spouse for purposes purposes of this section— ‘‘For excise tax relating to violations of of this subparagraph. ‘‘(1) DEFINITIONS.—Except as provided in paragraph (1) and ownership of synthetic eq- ‘‘(5) TREATMENT OF SYNTHETIC EQUITY.—For paragraph (2), terms used in this section have uity, see section 4979A. purposes of paragraphs (3) and (4), in the case the same respective meanings as when used in ‘‘(3) NONALLOCATION YEAR.—For purposes of of a person who owns synthetic equity in the S sections 409 and 4978. this subsection— corporation, except to the extent provided in ‘‘(2) SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO TAX IMPOSED ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘nonallocation regulations, the shares of stock in such corpora- BY REASON OF PARAGRAPH (3) OR (4) OF SUB- year’ means any plan year of an employee stock tion on which such synthetic equity is based SECTION (a).— ownership plan if, at any time during such plan shall be treated as outstanding stock in such ‘‘(A) PROHIBITED ALLOCATIONS.—The amount year— corporation and deemed-owned shares of such involved with respect to any tax imposed by rea- ‘‘(i) such plan holds employer securities con- person if such treatment of synthetic equity of 1 son of subsection (a)(3) is the amount allocated sisting of stock in an S corporation, and or more such persons results in— to the account of any person in violation of sec- ‘‘(ii) disqualified persons own at least 50 per- ‘‘(A) the treatment of any person as a dis- tion 409(p)(1). cent of the number of shares of stock in the S qualified person, or ‘‘(B) SYNTHETIC EQUITY.—The amount in- corporation. ‘‘(B) the treatment of any year as a non- volved with respect to any tax imposed by rea- ‘‘(B) ATTRIBUTION RULES.—For purposes of allocation year. son of subsection (a)(4) is the value of the subparagraph (A)— For purposes of this paragraph, synthetic equity shares on which the synthetic equity is based. ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The rules of section 318(a) shall be treated as owned by a person in the ‘‘(C) SPECIAL RULE DURING FIRST NONALLOCA- shall apply for purposes of determining owner- same manner as stock is treated as owned by a TION YEAR.—For purposes of subparagraph (A), ship, except that— person under the rules of paragraphs (2) and (3) the amount involved for the first nonallocation ‘‘(I) in applying paragraph (1) thereof, the of section 318(a). If, without regard to this para- year of any employee stock ownership plan shall members of an individual’s family shall include graph, a person is treated as a disqualified per- be determined by taking into account the total members of the family described in paragraph son or a year is treated as a nonallocation year, value of all the deemed-owned shares of all dis- (4)(D), and this paragraph shall not be construed to result qualified persons with respect to such plan. ‘‘(II) paragraph (4) thereof shall not apply. in the person or year not being so treated. ‘‘(D) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.—The statutory ‘‘(ii) DEEMED-OWNED SHARES.—Notwith- ‘‘(6) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub- period for the assessment of any tax imposed by standing the employee trust exception in section section— this section by reason of paragraph (3) or (4) of 318(a)(2)(B)(i), an individual shall be treated as ‘‘(A) EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN.—The subsection (a) shall not expire before the date owning deemed-owned shares of the individual. term ‘employee stock ownership plan’ has the which is 3 years from the later of— Solely for purposes of applying paragraph (5), meaning given such term by section 4975(e)(7). ‘‘(i) the allocation or ownership referred to in this subparagraph shall be applied after the at- ‘‘(B) EMPLOYER SECURITIES.—The term ‘em- such paragraph giving rise to such tax, or tribution rules of paragraph (5) have been ap- ployer security’ has the meaning given such ‘‘(ii) the date on which the Secretary is noti- plied. term by section 409(l). fied of such allocation or ownership.’’. ‘‘(4) DISQUALIFIED PERSON.—For purposes of ‘‘(C) SYNTHETIC EQUITY.—The term ‘synthetic (d) EFFECTIVE DATES.— this subsection— equity’ means any stock option, warrant, re- (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘disqualified per- stricted stock, deferred issuance stock right, or this section shall apply to plan years beginning son’ means any person if— similar interest or right that gives the holder the after December 31, 2002. ‘‘(i) the aggregate number of deemed-owned right to acquire or receive stock of the S cor- (2) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN PLANS.—In the shares of such person and the members of such poration in the future. Except to the extent pro- case of any— person’s family is at least 20 percent of the num- vided in regulations, synthetic equity also in- (A) employee stock ownership plan established ber of deemed-owned shares of stock in the S cludes a stock appreciation right, phantom stock after July 11, 2000, or corporation, or unit, or similar right to a future cash payment (B) employee stock ownership plan established ‘‘(ii) in the case of a person not described in based on the value of such stock or appreciation on or before such date if employer securities clause (i), the number of deemed-owned shares in such value. held by the plan consist of stock in a corpora- of such person is at least 10 percent of the num- ‘‘(7) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall pre- tion with respect to which an election under sec- ber of deemed-owned shares of stock in such scribe such regulations as may be necessary to tion 1362(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of corporation. carry out the purposes of this subsection.’’. 1986 is not in effect on such date, ‘‘(B) TREATMENT OF FAMILY MEMBERS.—In the (b) COORDINATION WITH SECTION 4975(e)(7).— case of a disqualified person described in sub- The last sentence of section 4975(e)(7) (defining the amendments made by this section shall paragraph (A)(i), any member of such person’s employee stock ownership plan) is amended by apply to plan years ending after July 11, 2000. family with deemed-owned shares shall be treat- inserting ‘‘, section 409(p),’’ after ‘‘409(n)’’. SEC. 657. AUTOMATIC ROLLOVERS OF CERTAIN ed as a disqualified person if not otherwise (c) EXCISE TAX.— MANDATORY DISTRIBUTIONS. treated as a disqualified person under subpara- (1) APPLICATION OF TAX.—Subsection (a) of (a) DIRECT TRANSFERS OF MANDATORY DIS- graph (A). section 4979A (relating to tax on certain prohib- TRIBUTIONS.— ‘‘(C) DEEMED-OWNED SHARES.— ited allocations of employer securities) is amend- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 401(a)(31) (relating ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘deemed-owned ed— to optional direct transfer of eligible rollover shares’ means, with respect to any person— (A) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of paragraph distributions), as amended by section 643, is ‘‘(I) the stock in the S corporation consti- (1), and amended by redesignating subparagraphs (B), tuting employer securities of an employee stock (B) by striking all that follows paragraph (2) (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), ownership plan which is allocated to such per- and inserting the following: respectively, and by inserting after subpara- son under the plan, and ‘‘(3) there is any allocation of employer secu- graph (A) the following new subparagraph: ‘‘(II) such person’s share of the stock in such rities which violates the provisions of section ‘‘(B) CERTAIN MANDATORY DISTRIBUTIONS.— corporation which is held by such plan but 409(p), or a nonallocation year described in sub- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In case of a trust which is which is not allocated under the plan to partici- section (e)(2)(C) with respect to an employee part of an eligible plan, such trust shall not pants. stock ownership plan, or constitute a qualified trust under this section ‘‘(ii) PERSON’S SHARE OF UNALLOCATED ‘‘(4) any synthetic equity is owned by a dis- unless the plan of which such trust is a part STOCK.—For purposes of clause (i)(II), a per- qualified person in any nonallocation year, provides that if—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 ‘‘(I) a distribution described in clause (ii) in to a multiemployer pension plan is deemed made paragraph, if all persons who are treated as a excess of $1,000 is made, and shall not be treated as a method of accounting single employer for purposes of this section do ‘‘(II) the distributee does not make an election of the taxpayer. No deduction shall be allowed not have the same taxable year, the taxable under subparagraph (A) and does not elect to for any taxable year for any contribution to a years taken into account shall be determined receive the distribution directly, multiemployer pension plan with respect to under principles similar to the principles of sec- the plan administrator shall make such transfer which a deduction was previously allowed. tion 1561. to an individual retirement account or annuity (b) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of the ‘‘(4) WAIVER BY SECRETARY.—In the case of a of a designated trustee or issuer and shall notify Treasury shall promulgate such regulations as failure which is due to reasonable cause and not the distributee in writing (either separately or necessary to clarify that a taxpayer shall not be to willful neglect, the Secretary may waive part as part of the notice under section 402(f)) that allowed, with respect to any taxable year, an or all of the tax imposed by subsection (a) to the the distribution may be transferred without cost aggregate amount of deductions for contribu- extent that the payment of such tax would be or penalty to another individual account or an- tions to a multiemployer pension plan which ex- excessive or otherwise inequitable relative to the nuity. ceeds the amount of such contributions made or failure involved. ‘‘(d) LIABILITY FOR TAX.—The following shall ‘‘(ii) ELIGIBLE PLAN.—For purposes of clause deemed made under section 404(a)(6) of the In- be liable for the tax imposed by subsection (a): (i), the term ‘eligible plan’ means a plan which ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to such plan. ‘‘(1) In the case of a plan other than a multi- provides that any nonforfeitable accrued benefit (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsection (a), and any regulations promulgated under subsection (b), employer plan, the employer. for which the present value (as determined ‘‘(2) In the case of a multiemployer plan, the under section 411(a)(11)) does not exceed $5,000 shall be effective for years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. plan. shall be immediately distributed to the partici- ‘‘(e) NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLAN AMEND- pant.’’. PART II—TREATMENT OF PLAN AMEND- MENTS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING BENEFIT AC- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— MENTS REDUCING FUTURE BENEFIT AC- CRUALS.— (A) The heading of section 401(a)(31) is CRUALS ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the sponsor of an appli- amended by striking ‘‘OPTIONAL DIRECT’’ and SEC. 659. NOTICE REQUIRED FOR PENSION PLAN cable pension plan adopts an amendment which inserting ‘‘DIRECT’’. AMENDMENTS HAVING THE EFFECT has the effect of significantly reducing the rate (B) Section 401(a)(31)(C), as redesignated by OF SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING FU- of future benefit accrual of 1 or more partici- paragraph (1), is amended by striking ‘‘Sub- TURE BENEFIT ACCRUALS. pants, the plan administrator shall, not later paragraph (A)’’ and inserting ‘‘Subparagraphs (a) EXCISE TAX.— than the 45th day before the effective date of (A) and (B)’’. (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 43 (relating to quali- the amendment, provide written notice to each (b) NOTICE REQUIREMENT.—Section 402(f)(1) fied pension, etc., plans) is amended by adding applicable individual (and to each employee or- (relating to written explanation to recipients of at the end the following new section: ganization representing applicable individuals) distributions eligible for rollover treatment) is ‘‘SEC. 4980F. FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF which— amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of sub- PENSION PLAN AMENDMENTS RE- ‘‘(A) sets forth a summary of the plan amend- paragraph (C), by striking the period at the end DUCING BENEFIT ACCRUALS. ment and the effective date of the amendment, of subparagraph (D), and by adding at the end ‘‘(a) IMPOSITION OF TAX.—There is hereby im- ‘‘(B) includes a statement that the plan the following new subparagraph: posed a tax on the failure of an applicable pen- amendment is expected to significantly reduce ‘‘(E) if applicable, of the provision requiring a sion plan to meet the requirements of subsection the rate of future benefit accrual, direct trustee-to-trustee transfer of a distribu- (e) with respect to any applicable individual. ‘‘(C) includes a description of the classes of tion under section 401(a)(31)(B) unless the re- ‘‘(b) AMOUNT OF TAX.— employees reasonably expected to be affected by cipient elects otherwise.’’. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount of the tax im- the reduction in the rate of future benefit ac- (c) FIDUCIARY RULES.— posed by subsection (a) on any failure with re- crual, (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 404(c) of the Em- spect to any applicable individual shall be $100 ‘‘(D) sets forth examples illustrating how the ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for each day in the noncompliance period with plan will change benefits for such classes of em- (29 U.S.C. 1104(c)) is amended by adding at the respect to such failure. ployees, end the following new paragraph: ‘‘(2) NONCOMPLIANCE PERIOD.—For purposes ‘‘(E) if paragraph (2) applies to the plan ‘‘(3) In the case of a pension plan which of this section, the term ‘noncompliance period’ amendment, includes a notice that the plan ad- makes a transfer to an individual retirement ac- means, with respect to any failure, the period ministrator will provide a benefit estimation tool count or annuity of a designated trustee or beginning on the date the failure first occurs kit described in paragraph (2)(B) to each appli- issuer under section 401(a)(31)(B) of the Internal and ending on the date the notice to which the cable individual no later than the date required Revenue Code of 1986, the participant or bene- failure relates is provided or the failure is other- under paragraph (2)(A), and ‘‘(F) includes a notice of each applicable indi- ficiary shall, for purposes of paragraph (1), be wise corrected. vidual’s right under Federal law to receive, and treated as exercising control over the assets in ‘‘(c) LIMITATIONS ON AMOUNT OF TAX.— of the procedures for requesting, an annual ben- the account or annuity upon the earlier of— ‘‘(1) TAX NOT TO APPLY WHERE FAILURE NOT efit statement. ‘‘(A) a rollover of all or a portion of the DISCOVERED AND REASONABLE DILIGENCE EXER- ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE BENEFIT ESTI- amount to another individual retirement ac- CISED.—No tax shall be imposed by subsection MATION TOOL KIT.— count or annuity; or (a) on any failure during any period for which ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If a plan amendment re- ‘‘(B) one year after the transfer is made.’’. it is established to the satisfaction of the Sec- sults in the significant restructuring of the plan (2) REGULATIONS.— retary that any person subject to liability for benefit formula (as determined under regula- (A) AUTOMATIC ROLLOVER SAFE HARBOR.—The the tax under subsection (d) did not know that tions prescribed by the Secretary), the plan ad- Secretary of Labor shall promulgate regulations the failure existed and exercised reasonable dili- ministrator shall, not later than the 15th day to provide guidance regarding meeting the fidu- gence to meet the requirements of subsection (e). before the effective date of the amendment, pro- ciary requirements of section 404(a) of the Em- ‘‘(2) TAX NOT TO APPLY TO FAILURES COR- vide a benefit estimation tool kit described in ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 RECTED WITHIN 30 DAYS.—No tax shall be im- subparagraph (B) to each applicable individual. (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) in the case of a pension plan posed by subsection (a) on any failure if— If such plan amendment occurs within 12 which makes a transfer under section ‘‘(A) any person subject to liability for the tax months of an event described in section 401(a)(31)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of under subsection (d) exercised reasonable dili- 410(b)(6)(C), the plan administrator shall in no 1986. gence to meet the requirements of subsection (e), event be required to provide the benefit esti- (B) USE OF LOW-COST INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT and mation tool kit to applicable individuals affected PLANS.—The Secretary of the Treasury and the ‘‘(B) such person provides the notice described by the event before the date which is 12 months Secretary of Labor shall promulgate such regu- in subsection (e) during the 30-day period begin- after the date on which notice under paragraph lations as necessary to encourage the use of ning on the first date such person knew, or ex- (1) is given to such applicable individuals. low-cost individual retirement plans for pur- ercising reasonable diligence would have ‘‘(B) BENEFIT ESTIMATION TOOL KIT.—The poses of transfers under section 401(a)(31)(B) of known, that such failure existed. benefit estimation tool kit described in this sub- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and for other ‘‘(3) OVERALL LIMITATION FOR UNINTENTIONAL paragraph shall include the following informa- uses as appropriate to promote the preservation FAILURES.— tion: of assets for retirement income purposes. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If the person subject to li- ‘‘(i) Sufficient information to enable an appli- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ability for tax under subsection (d) exercised cable individual to estimate the individual’s pro- by this section shall apply to distributions made reasonable diligence to meet the requirements of jected benefits under the terms of the plan in ef- after final regulations implementing subsection subsection (e), the tax imposed by subsection (a) fect both before and after the adoption of the (c) are prescribed. for failures during the taxable year of the em- amendment. SEC. 658. CLARIFICATION OF TREATMENT OF ployer (or, in the case of a multiemployer plan, ‘‘(ii) The formulas and actuarial assumptions CONTRIBUTIONS TO MULTIEM- the taxable year of the trust forming part of the necessary to estimate under both such plan PLOYER PLAN. plan) shall not exceed $500,000. For purposes of terms a single life annuity at appropriate ages, (a) NOT CONSIDERED METHOD OF ACCOUNT- the preceding sentence, all multiemployer plans and, when available, a lump sum distribution. ING.—For purposes of section 446 of the Internal of which the same trust forms a part shall be ‘‘(iii) The interest rate used to compute a lump Revenue Code of 1986, a determination under treated as 1 plan. sum distribution and information as to whether section 404(a)(6) of such Code regarding the tax- ‘‘(B) TAXABLE YEARS IN THE CASE OF CERTAIN the value of any early retirement benefit or re- able year with respect to which a contribution CONTROLLED GROUPS.—For purposes of this tirement-type subsidy (within the meaning of

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5745 section 411(d)(6)(B)(i)) is included in the lump later than the 45th day before the effective date information after the plan administrator dis- sum distribution. of the amendment, provide written notice to covers an unintentional failure to meet the re- ‘‘(3) NOTICE TO DESIGNEE.—Any notice under each applicable individual (and to each em- quirements of this subsection), paragraph (1) or (2) may be provided to a person ployee organization representing applicable in- ‘‘(ii) a failure to provide most of the individ- designated, in writing, by the person to which it dividuals) which— uals with most of the information they are enti- would otherwise be provided. ‘‘(A) sets forth a summary of the plan amend- tled to receive under this subsection, or ‘‘(4) FORM OF EXPLANATION.—The information ment and the effective date of the amendment, ‘‘(iii) a failure to exercise due diligence which required to be provided under this subsection ‘‘(B) includes a statement that the plan is determined under regulations prescribed by shall be provided in a manner calculated to be amendment is expected to significantly reduce the Secretary of the Treasury. reasonably understood by the average plan par- the rate of future benefit accrual, ‘‘(C) For excise tax on failure to meet require- ticipant. ‘‘(C) includes a description of the classes of ments, see section 4980F of the Internal Revenue ‘‘(f) DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.—For employees reasonably expected to be affected by Code of 1986. purposes of this section— the reduction in the rate of future benefit ac- ‘‘(5)(A) For purposes of this subsection, the ‘‘(1) APPLICABLE INDIVIDUAL.— crual, term ‘applicable individual’ means, with respect ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘applicable indi- ‘‘(D) sets forth examples illustrating how the to any plan amendment— vidual’ means, with respect to any plan amend- plan will change benefits for such classes of em- ‘‘(i) each participant in the plan, and ment— ployees, ‘‘(ii) any beneficiary who is an alternate ‘‘(i) each participant in the plan, and ‘‘(E) if paragraph (2) applies to the plan payee (within the meaning of section ‘‘(ii) any beneficiary who is an alternate amendment, includes a notice that the plan ad- 206(d)(3)(K)) under an applicable qualified do- payee (within the meaning of section 414(p)(8)) ministrator will provide a benefit estimation tool mestic relations order (within the meaning of under an applicable qualified domestic relations kit described in paragraph (2)(B) to each appli- section 206(d)(3)(B)), order (within the meaning of section cable individual no later than the date required whose rate of future benefit accrual under the 414(p)(1)(A)), under paragraph (2)(A), and plan may reasonably be expected to be signifi- whose rate of future benefit accrual under the ‘‘(F) includes a notice of each applicable indi- cantly reduced by such plan amendment. plan may reasonably be expected to be signifi- vidual’s right under Federal law to receive, and ‘‘(B) Such term shall not include a participant cantly reduced by such plan amendment. of the procedures for requesting, an annual ben- who has less than 1 year of participation (with- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH LESS efit statement. in the meaning of subsection (b)(4)) under the THAN 1 YEAR OF PARTICIPATION.—Such term ‘‘(2)(A) If a plan amendment results in the plan as of the effective date of the plan amend- shall not include a participant who has less significant restructuring of the plan benefit for- ment. than 1 year of participation (within the mean- mula (as determined under regulations pre- ‘‘(6) For purposes of this subsection, the term ing of section 411(b)(4)) under the plan as of the scribed by the Secretary of the Treasury), the ‘applicable pension plan’ means— effective date of the plan amendment. plan administrator shall, not later than the 15th ‘‘(A) a defined benefit plan, or ‘‘(2) APPLICABLE PENSION PLAN.—The term day before the effective date of the amendment, ‘‘(B) an individual account plan which is sub- ‘applicable pension plan’ means— provide a benefit estimation tool kit described in ject to the funding standards of section 302. ‘‘(A) a defined benefit plan, or subparagraph (B) to each applicable individual. ‘‘(7) For purposes of this subsection, a plan ‘‘(B) an individual account plan which is sub- If such plan amendment occurs within 12 amendment which eliminates or significantly re- ject to the funding standards of section 412. months of an event described in section duces any early retirement benefit or retirement- Such term shall not include a governmental 410(b)(6)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of type subsidy (within the meaning of section plan (within the meaning of section 414(d)), a 1986, the plan administrator shall in no event be 204(g)(2)(A)) shall be treated as having the ef- church plan (within the meaning of section required to provide the benefit estimation tool fect of significantly reducing the rate of future 414(e)) with respect to which an election under kit to applicable individuals affected by the benefit accrual. section 410(d) has not been made, or any other event before the date which is 12 months after ‘‘(8) The Secretary of the Treasury may by plan to which section 204(h) of the Employee the date on which notice under paragraph (1) is regulation allow any notice under this sub- Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 does not given to such applicable individuals. section to be provided by using new tech- apply. ‘‘(B) The benefit estimation tool kit described nologies. Such regulation shall ensure that at ‘‘(3) EARLY RETIREMENT.—A plan amendment in this subparagraph shall include the following least one option for providing such notice is not which eliminates or significantly reduces any information: dependent on new technologies.’’ early retirement benefit or retirement-type sub- ‘‘(i) Sufficient information to enable an appli- (c) REGULATIONS RELATING TO EARLY RETIRE- sidy (within the meaning of section cable individual to estimate the individual’s pro- MENT SUBSIDIES.—The Secretary of the Treasury 411(d)(6)(B)(i)) shall be treated as having the ef- jected benefits under the terms of the plan in ef- or the Secretary’s delegate shall, not later than fect of significantly reducing the rate of future fect both before and after the adoption of the 1 year after the date of the enactment of this benefit accrual. amendment. Act, issue regulations relating to early retire- ‘‘(g) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall, not ‘‘(ii) The formulas and actuarial assumptions ment benefits or retirement-type subsidies de- later than 1 year after the date of the enactment necessary to estimate under both such plan scribed in section 411(d)(6)(B)(i) of the Internal of this section, issue— terms a single life annuity at appropriate ages, Revenue Code of 1986 and section 204(g)(2)(A) of ‘‘(1) the regulations described in subsection and, when available, a lump sum distribution. the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of (e)(2)(A) and section 204(h)(2)(A) of the Em- ‘‘(iii) The interest rate used to compute a lump 1974. ployee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, sum distribution and information as to whether (d) EFFECTIVE DATES.— and the value of any early retirement benefit or re- (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by ‘‘(2) guidance for both of the examples de- tirement-type subsidy (within the meaning of this section shall apply to plan amendments scribed in subsection (e)(1)(D) and section subsection (g)(2)(A)) is included in the lump sum taking effect on or after the date of the enact- 204(h)(1)(D) of the Employee Retirement Income distribution. ment of this Act. Security Act of 1974 and the benefit estimation ‘‘(3) Any notice under paragraph (1) or (2) (2) TRANSITION.—Until such time as the Sec- tool kit described in subsection (e)(2)(B) and sec- may be provided to a person designated, in writ- retary of the Treasury issues regulations under tion 204(h)(2)(B) of the Employee Retirement In- ing, by the person to which it would otherwise section 4980F(e)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code come Security Act of 1974. be provided. of 1986 and section 204(h)(2) of the Employee ‘‘(h) NEW TECHNOLOGIES.—The Secretary may ‘‘(4) The information required to be provided Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (as by regulation allow any notice under paragraph under this subsection shall be provided in a added by the amendments made by this section), (1) or (2) of subsection (e) to be provided by manner calculated to be reasonably understood a plan shall be treated as meeting the require- using new technologies. Such regulations shall by the average participant. ments of such sections if it makes a good faith ensure that at least one option for providing ‘‘(5)(A) In the case of any failure to exercise effort to comply with such requirements. such notice is not dependent on new tech- due diligence in meeting any requirement of this (3) SPECIAL NOTICE RULES.—The period for nologies.’’ subsection with respect to any plan amendment, providing any notice required by the amend- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of the provisions of the applicable pension plan ments made by this section shall not end before sections for chapter 43 is amended by adding at shall be applied as if such plan amendment enti- the date which is 3 months after the date of the the end the following new item: tled all applicable individuals to the greater of— enactment of this Act. ‘‘(i) the benefits to which they would have (d) STUDY.—The Secretary of the Treasury ‘‘Sec. 4980F. Failure to provide notice of pension been entitled without regard to such amend- shall prepare a report on the effects of signifi- plan amendments reducing benefit ment, or cant restructurings of plan benefit formulas of accruals.’’ ‘‘(ii) the benefits under the plan with regard traditional defined benefit plans. Such study (b) AMENDMENT OF ERISA.—Section 204(h) of to such amendment. shall examine the effects of such restructurings the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of ‘‘(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), there on longer service participants, including the in- 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1054(h)) is amended to read as is a failure to exercise due diligence in meeting cidence and effects of ‘‘wear away’’ provisions follows: the requirements of this subsection if such fail- under which participants earn no additional ‘‘(h)(1) If an applicable pension plan is ure is within the control of the plan sponsor benefits for a period of time after restructuring. amended so as to provide a significant reduction and is— As soon as practicable, but not later than one in the rate of future benefit accrual of 1 or more ‘‘(i) an intentional failure (including any fail- year after the date of enactment of this Act, the participants, the plan administrator shall, not ure to promptly provide the required notice or Secretary shall submit such report, together

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 with recommendations thereon, to the Com- ‘‘(I) payable as provided in clause (i) or (ii), services’ means any retirement planning advice mittee on Ways and Means and the Committee or or information provided to an employee and his on Education and the Workforce of the House of ‘‘(II) paid to the plan and reinvested in quali- spouse by an employer maintaining a qualified Representatives and the Committee on Finance fying employer securities, or’’. employer plan. and the Committee on Health, Education, (b) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF DEDUCTION.— ‘‘(2) NONDISCRIMINATION RULE.—Subsection Labor, and Pensions of the Senate. Section 404(k)(1) (relating to deduction for divi- (a)(7) shall apply in the case of highly com- Subtitle F—Reducing Regulatory Burdens dends paid on certain employer securities) is pensated employees only if such services are amended to read as follows: available on substantially the same terms to SEC. 661. MODIFICATION OF TIMING OF PLAN ‘‘(1) DEDUCTION ALLOWED.— each member of the group of employees normally VALUATIONS. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a C corpora- provided education and information regarding (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (9) of section tion, there shall be allowed as a deduction for the employer’s qualified employer plan. 412(c) (relating to annual valuation) is amended the taxable year an amount equal to— ‘‘(3) QUALIFIED EMPLOYER PLAN.—For pur- to read as follows: ‘‘(i) the amount of any applicable dividend poses of this subsection, the term ‘qualified em- ‘‘(9) ANNUAL VALUATION.— described in clause (i), (ii), or (iv) of paragraph ployer plan’ means a plan, contract, pension, or ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec- (2)(A), and account described in section 219(g)(5).’’. tion, a determination of experience gains and ‘‘(ii) the applicable percentage of any applica- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made losses and a valuation of the plan’s liability ble dividend described in clause (iii), by this section shall apply to years beginning shall be made not less frequently than once paid in cash by such corporation during the after December 31, 2001. every year, except that such determination shall taxable year with respect to applicable employer SEC. 666. REPORTING SIMPLIFICATION. be made more frequently to the extent required securities. Such deduction shall be in addition (a) SIMPLIFIED ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENT in particular cases under regulations prescribed to the deduction allowed subsection (a). FOR OWNERS AND THEIR SPOUSES.— by the Secretary. ‘‘(B) APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE.—For purposes (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treas- ‘‘(B) VALUATION DATE.— of subparagraph (A), the applicable percentage ury shall modify the requirements for filing an- ‘‘(i) CURRENT YEAR.—Except as provided in shall be determined in accordance with the fol- nual returns with respect to one-participant re- clause (ii), the valuation referred to in subpara- lowing table: tirement plans to ensure that such plans with graph (A) shall be made as of a date within the assets of $250,000 or less as of the close of the plan year to which the valuation refers or with- ‘‘For taxable years The applicable plan year and each plan year beginning on or in one month prior to the beginning of such beginning in: percentage is: 2002, 2003, and 2004 ..... 25 percent after January 1, 1994, need not file a return for year. 2005, 2006, and 2007 ..... 50 percent that year. ‘‘(ii) ELECTION TO USE PRIOR YEAR VALU- 2008, 2009, and 2010 ..... 75 percent (2) ONE-PARTICIPANT RETIREMENT PLAN DE- ATION.—The valuation referred to in subpara- 2011 and thereafter ..... 100 percent.’’. FINED.—For purposes of this subsection, the graph (A) may be made as of a date within the (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made term ‘‘one-participant retirement plan’’ means a plan year prior to the year to which the valu- retirement plan that— ation refers if— by this section shall apply to taxable years be- ginning after December 31, 2001. (A) on the first day of the plan year— ‘‘(I) an election is in effect under this clause (i) covered only the employer (and the employ- with respect to the plan, and SEC. 663. REPEAL OF TRANSITION RULE RELAT- er’s spouse) and the employer owned the entire ‘‘(II) as of such date, the value of the assets ING TO CERTAIN HIGHLY COM- PENSATED EMPLOYEES. business (whether or not incorporated); or of the plan are not less than 125 percent of the (ii) covered only one or more partners (and (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (4) of section plan’s current liability (as defined in paragraph their spouses) in a business partnership (includ- 1114(c) of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 is hereby (7)(B)). ing partners in an S or C corporation); ‘‘(iii) ADJUSTMENTS.—Information under repealed. (B) meets the minimum coverage requirements clause (ii) shall, in accordance with regulations, (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The repeal made by of section 410(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of be actuarially adjusted to reflect significant dif- subsection (a) shall apply to plan years begin- 1986 without being combined with any other ferences in participants. ning after December 31, 2001. plan of the business that covers the employees of ‘‘(iv) ELECTION.—An election under clause SEC. 664. EMPLOYEES OF TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES. the business; (ii), once made, shall be irrevocable without the (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treas- (C) does not provide benefits to anyone except consent of the Secretary.’’. ury shall modify Treasury Regulations section the employer (and the employer’s spouse) or the (b) AMENDMENT OF ERISA.—Paragraph (9) of 1.410(b)–6(g) to provide that employees of an or- partners (and their spouses); section 302(c) of the Employee Retirement In- ganization described in section 403(b)(1)(A)(i) of (D) does not cover a business that is a member come Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1053(c)) is the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 who are eligi- of an affiliated service group, a controlled group amended— ble to make contributions under section 403(b) of of corporations, or a group of businesses under (1) by inserting ‘‘(A)’’ after ‘‘(9)’’, and such Code pursuant to a salary reduction agree- common control; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ment may be treated as excludable with respect (E) does not cover a business that leases em- ‘‘(B)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), the to a plan under section 401(k) or (m) of such ployees. valuation referred to in subparagraph (A) shall Code that is provided under the same general (3) OTHER DEFINITIONS.—Terms used in para- be made as of a date within the plan year to arrangement as a plan under such section graph (2) which are also used in section 414 of which the valuation refers or within one month 401(k), if— the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall have prior to the beginning of such year. (1) no employee of an organization described the respective meanings given such terms by ‘‘(ii) The valuation referred to in subpara- in section 403(b)(1)(A)(i) of such Code is eligible such section. graph (A) may be made as of a date within the to participate in such section 401(k) plan or sec- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The provisions of this plan year prior to the year to which the valu- tion 401(m) plan; and section shall take effect on January 1, 2002. ation refers if— (2) 95 percent of the employees who are not SEC. 667. IMPROVEMENT OF EMPLOYEE PLANS ‘‘(I) an election is in effect under this clause employees of an organization described in sec- COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION SYSTEM. with respect to the plan, and tion 403(b)(1)(A)(i) of such Code are eligible to The Secretary of the Treasury shall continue ‘‘(II) as of such date, the value of the assets participate in such plan under such section to update and improve the Employee Plans Com- of the plan are not less than 125 percent of the 401(k) or (m). pliance Resolution System (or any successor plan’s current liability (as defined in paragraph (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The modification re- program) giving special attention to— (7)(B)). quired by subsection (a) shall apply as of the (1) increasing the awareness and knowledge ‘‘(iii) Information under clause (ii) shall, in same date set forth in section 1426(b) of the of small employers concerning the availability accordance with regulations, be actuarially ad- Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996. and use of the program; justed to reflect significant differences in par- SEC. 665. CLARIFICATION OF TREATMENT OF EM- (2) taking into account special concerns and ticipants. PLOYER-PROVIDED RETIREMENT AD- circumstances that small employers face with re- ‘‘(iv) An election under clause (ii), once made, VICE. spect to compliance and correction of compli- shall be irrevocable without the consent of the (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 132 ance failures; Secretary of the Treasury.’’. (relating to exclusion from gross income) is (3) extending the duration of the self-correc- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made amended by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of para- tion period under the Self-Correction Program by this section shall apply to plan years begin- graph (5), by striking the period at the end of for significant compliance failures; ning after December 31, 2001. paragraph (6) and inserting ‘‘, or’’, and by add- (4) expanding the availability to correct insig- SEC. 662. ESOP DIVIDENDS MAY BE REINVESTED ing at the end the following new paragraph: nificant compliance failures under the Self-Cor- WITHOUT LOSS OF DIVIDEND DE- ‘‘(7) qualified retirement planning services.’’. rection Program during audit; and DUCTION. (b) QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANNING SERV- (5) assuring that any tax, penalty, or sanction (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 404(k)(2)(A) (defin- ICES DEFINED.—Section 132 is amended by redes- that is imposed by reason of a compliance fail- ing applicable dividends) is amended by striking ignating subsection (m) as subsection (n) and by ure is not excessive and bears a reasonable rela- ‘‘or’’ at the end of clause (ii), by redesignating inserting after subsection (l) the following: tionship to the nature, extent, and severity of clause (iii) as clause (iv), and by inserting after ‘‘(m) QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANNING SERV- the failure. clause (ii) the following new clause: ICES.— SEC. 668. REPEAL OF THE MULTIPLE USE TEST. ‘‘(iii) is, at the election of such participants or ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of this sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (9) of section their beneficiaries— tion, the term ‘qualified retirement planning 401(m) is amended to read as follows:

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‘‘(9) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall pre- amended by striking ‘‘section 414(d))’’ and all Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)(A)) is scribe such regulations as may be necessary to that follows and inserting ‘‘section 414(d)).’’. amended— carry out the purposes of this subsection and (2) Subparagraph (G) of section 401(k)(3) and (1) in clause (i), by inserting ‘‘other than a subsection (k), including regulations permitting paragraph (2) of section 1505(d) of the Taxpayer new single-employer plan (as defined in sub- appropriate aggregation of plans and contribu- Relief Act of 1997 are each amended by striking paragraph (F)) maintained by a small employer tions.’’. ‘‘maintained by a State or local government or (as so defined),’’ after ‘‘single-employer plan,’’, (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made political subdivision thereof (or agency or in- (2) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the by this section shall apply to years beginning strumentality thereof)’’. end and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and after December 31, 2001. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (3) by adding at the end the following new SEC. 669. FLEXIBILITY IN NONDISCRIMINATION, (1) The heading for subparagraph (G) of sec- clause: COVERAGE, AND LINE OF BUSINESS tion 401(a)(5) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(iv) in the case of a new single-employer RULES. ‘‘GOVERNMENTAL PLANS’’. plan (as defined in subparagraph (F)) main- (a) NONDISCRIMINATION.— (2) The heading for subparagraph (H) of sec- tained by a small employer (as so defined) for (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treas- tion 401(a)(26) is amended to read as follows: the plan year, $5 for each individual who is a ury shall, by regulation, provide that a plan ‘‘EXCEPTION FOR GOVERNMENTAL PLANS’’. participant in such plan during the plan year.’’. shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of (3) Subparagraph (G) of section 401(k)(3) is (b) DEFINITION OF NEW SINGLE-EMPLOYER OVERNMENTAL PLANS section 401(a)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code amended by inserting ‘‘G .— PLAN.—Section 4006(a)(3) of the Employee Re- of 1986 if such plan satisfies the facts and cir- ’’ after ‘‘(G)’’. tirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made cumstances test under section 401(a)(4) of such 1306(a)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the by this section shall apply to years beginning Code, as in effect before January 1, 1994, but following new subparagraph: after December 31, 2001. only if— ‘‘(F)(i) For purposes of this paragraph, a sin- (A) the plan satisfies conditions prescribed by Subtitle G—Other ERISA Provisions gle-employer plan maintained by a contributing the Secretary to appropriately limit the avail- SEC. 681. MISSING PARTICIPANTS. sponsor shall be treated as a new single-em- ability of such test; and (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4050 of the Employee ployer plan for each of its first 5 plan years if, (B) the plan is submitted to the Secretary for Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 during the 36-month period ending on the date a determination of whether it satisfies such test. U.S.C. 1350) is amended by redesignating sub- of the adoption of such plan, the sponsor or any Subparagraph (B) shall only apply to the extent section (c) as subsection (e) and by inserting member of such sponsor’s controlled group (or provided by the Secretary. after subsection (b) the following new sub- any predecessor of either) did not establish or (2) EFFECTIVE DATES.— section: maintain a plan to which this title applies with (A) REGULATIONS.—The regulation required ‘‘(c) MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS.—The corpora- respect to which benefits were accrued for sub- by paragraph (1) shall apply to years beginning tion shall prescribe rules similar to the rules in stantially the same employees as are in the new after December 31, 2001. subsection (a) for multiemployer plans covered single-employer plan. (B) CONDITIONS OF AVAILABILITY.—Any condi- by this title that terminate under section 4041A. ‘‘(ii)(I) For purposes of this paragraph, the tion of availability prescribed by the Secretary ‘‘(d) PLANS NOT OTHERWISE SUBJECT TO term ‘small employer’ means an employer which under paragraph (1)(A) shall not apply before TITLE.— on the first day of any plan year has, in aggre- the first year beginning not less than 120 days ‘‘(1) TRANSFER TO CORPORATION.—The plan gation with all members of the controlled group after the date on which such condition is pre- administrator of a plan described in paragraph of such employer, 100 or fewer employees. scribed. (4) may elect to transfer a missing participant’s ‘‘(II) In the case of a plan maintained by two (b) COVERAGE TEST.— benefits to the corporation upon termination of or more contributing sponsors that are not part (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 410(b)(1) (relating to the plan. of the same controlled group, the employees of minimum coverage requirements) is amended by ‘‘(2) INFORMATION TO THE CORPORATION.—To all contributing sponsors and controlled groups adding at the end the following: the extent provided in regulations, the plan ad- of such sponsors shall be aggregated for pur- ‘‘(D) In the case that the plan fails to meet ministrator of a plan described in paragraph (4) poses of determining whether any contributing the requirements of subparagraphs (A), (B) and shall, upon termination of the plan, provide the sponsor is a small employer.’’. corporation information with respect to benefits (C), the plan— (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ‘‘(i) satisfies subparagraph (B), as in effect of a missing participant if the plan transfers by this section shall apply to plans established immediately before the enactment of the Tax Re- such benefits— after December 31, 2001. ‘‘(A) to the corporation, or form Act of 1986, SEC. 683. REDUCTION OF ADDITIONAL PBGC PRE- ‘‘(ii) is submitted to the Secretary for a deter- ‘‘(B) to an entity other than the corporation or a plan described in paragraph (4)(B)(ii). MIUM FOR NEW AND SMALL PLANS. mination of whether it satisfies the requirement (a) NEW PLANS.—Subparagraph (E) of section described in clause (i), and ‘‘(3) PAYMENT BY THE CORPORATION.—If bene- fits of a missing participant were transferred to 4006(a)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income ‘‘(iii) satisfies conditions prescribed by the Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)(3)(E)) is Secretary by regulation that appropriately limit the corporation under paragraph (1), the cor- poration shall, upon location of the participant amended by adding at the end the following the availability of this subparagraph. new clause: Clause (ii) shall apply only to the extent pro- or beneficiary, pay to the participant or bene- ficiary the amount transferred (or the appro- ‘‘(v) In the case of a new defined benefit plan, vided by the Secretary.’’. the amount determined under clause (ii) for any (2) EFFECTIVE DATES.— priate survivor benefit) either— ‘‘(A) in a single sum (plus interest), or plan year shall be an amount equal to the prod- (A) IN GENERAL.—The amendment made by ‘‘(B) in such other form as is specified in regu- uct of the amount determined under clause (ii) paragraph (1) shall apply to years beginning lations of the corporation. and the applicable percentage. For purposes of after December 31, 2001. ‘‘(4) PLANS DESCRIBED.—A plan is described in this clause, the term ‘applicable percentage’ (B) CONDITIONS OF AVAILABILITY.—Any condi- this paragraph if— means— tion of availability prescribed by the Secretary ‘‘(A) the plan is a pension plan (within the ‘‘(I) 0 percent, for the first plan year. under regulations prescribed by the Secretary meaning of section 3(2))— ‘‘(II) 20 percent, for the second plan year. under section 410(b)(1)(D) of the Internal Rev- ‘‘(i) to which the provisions of this section do ‘‘(III) 40 percent, for the third plan year. enue Code of 1986 shall not apply before the not apply (without regard to this subsection), ‘‘(IV) 60 percent, for the fourth plan year. first year beginning not less than 120 days after and ‘‘(V) 80 percent, for the fifth plan year. the date on which such condition is prescribed. ‘‘(ii) which is not a plan described in para- For purposes of this clause, a defined benefit (c) LINE OF BUSINESS RULES.—The Secretary graphs (2) through (11) of section 4021(b), and of the Treasury shall, on or before December 31, ‘‘(B) at the time the assets are to be distrib- plan (as defined in section 3(35)) maintained by 2001, modify the existing regulations issued uted upon termination, the plan— a contributing sponsor shall be treated as a new under section 414(r) of the Internal Revenue ‘‘(i) has missing participants, and defined benefit plan for each of its first 5 plan Code of 1986 in order to expand (to the extent ‘‘(ii) has not provided for the transfer of as- years if, during the 36-month period ending on that the Secretary determines appropriate) the sets to pay the benefits of all missing partici- the date of the adoption of the plan, the sponsor ability of a pension plan to demonstrate compli- pants to another pension plan (within the and each member of any controlled group in- ance with the line of business requirements meaning of section 3(2)). cluding the sponsor (or any predecessor of ei- based upon the facts and circumstances sur- ‘‘(5) CERTAIN PROVISIONS NOT TO APPLY.—Sub- ther) did not establish or maintain a plan to rounding the design and operation of the plan, sections (a)(1) and (a)(3) shall not apply to a which this title applies with respect to which even though the plan is unable to satisfy the plan described in paragraph (4).’’. benefits were accrued for substantially the same mechanical tests currently used to determine (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made employees as are in the new plan.’’. compliance. by this section shall apply to distributions made (b) SMALL PLANS.—Paragraph (3) of section after final regulations implementing subsections 4006(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Se- SEC. 670. EXTENSION TO ALL GOVERNMENTAL PLANS OF MORATORIUM ON APPLI- (c) and (d) of section 4050 of the Employee Re- curity Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1306(a)), as amend- CATION OF CERTAIN NON- tirement Income Security Act of 1974 (as added ed by section 682(b), is amended— DISCRIMINATION RULES APPLICA- by subsection (a)), respectively, are prescribed. (1) by striking ‘‘The’’ in subparagraph (E)(i) BLE TO STATE AND LOCAL PLANS. SEC. 682. REDUCED PBGC PREMIUM FOR NEW and inserting ‘‘Except as provided in subpara- (a) IN GENERAL.— PLANS OF SMALL EMPLOYERS. graph (G), the’’, and (1) Subparagraph (G) of section 401(a)(5) and (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) of section (2) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the subparagraph (H) of section 401(a)(26) are each 4006(a)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income following new subparagraph:

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‘‘(G)(i) In the case of an employer who has 25 4022(b)(5)’’ and inserting ‘‘section ‘‘(b) TAXATION OF INCOME OF TRUST.—Except or fewer employees on the first day of the plan 4022(b)(5)(B)’’. as provided in subsection (f)(1)(B)(ii)— year, the additional premium determined under (2) Section 4044(b) of such Act (29 U.S.C. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby imposed on subparagraph (E) for each participant shall not 1344(b)) is amended— the taxable income of an electing Settlement exceed $5 multiplied by the number of partici- (A) by striking ‘‘(5)’’ in paragraph (2) and in- Trust, other than its net capital gain, a tax at pants in the plan as of the close of the pre- serting ‘‘(4), (5),’’, and the lowest rate specified in section 1(c). ceding plan year. (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through ‘‘(2) CAPITAL GAIN.—In the case of an electing ‘‘(ii) For purposes of clause (i), whether an (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively, Settlement Trust with a net capital gain for the employer has 25 or fewer employees on the first and by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- taxable year, a tax is hereby imposed on such day of the plan year is determined taking into lowing new paragraph: gain at the rate of tax which would apply to consideration all of the employees of all mem- ‘‘(3) If assets available for allocation under such gain if the taxpayer were subject to a tax bers of the contributing sponsor’s controlled paragraph (4) of subsection (a) are insufficient on its other taxable income at only the lowest group. In the case of a plan maintained by two to satisfy in full the benefits of all individuals rate specified in section 1(c). or more contributing sponsors, the employees of who are described in that paragraph, the assets Any such tax shall be in lieu of the income tax all contributing sponsors and their controlled shall be allocated first to benefits described in otherwise imposed by this chapter on such in- groups shall be aggregated for purposes of deter- subparagraph (A) of that paragraph. Any re- come or gain. mining whether the 25-or-fewer-employees limi- maining assets shall then be allocated to bene- ‘‘(c) ONE-TIME ELECTION.— tation has been satisfied.’’. fits described in subparagraph (B) of that para- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—A Settlement Trust may (c) EFFECTIVE DATES.— graph. If assets allocated to such subparagraph elect to have the provisions of this section apply (1) SUBSECTION (a).—The amendments made (B) are insufficient to satisfy in full the benefits to the trust and its beneficiaries. by subsection (a) shall apply to plans estab- described in that subparagraph, the assets shall ‘‘(2) TIME AND METHOD OF ELECTION.—An lished after December 31, 2001. be allocated pro rata among individuals on the election under paragraph (1) shall be made by (2) SUBSECTION (b).—The amendments made by basis of the present value (as of the termination the trustee of such trust— subsection (b) shall apply to plan years begin- date) of their respective benefits described in ‘‘(A) on or before the due date (including ex- ning after December 31, 2001. that subparagraph.’’. tensions) for filing the Settlement Trust’s return (c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— SEC. 684. AUTHORIZATION FOR PBGC TO PAY IN- of tax for the first taxable year of such trust TEREST ON PREMIUM OVERPAY- (1) Section 4021 of the Employee Retirement ending after the date of the enactment of this MENT REFUNDS. Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1321) is section, and (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 4007(b) of the Em- amended— ‘‘(B) by attaching to such return of tax a ployment Retirement Income Security Act of (A) in subsection (b)(9), by striking ‘‘as de- statement specifically providing for such elec- 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1307(b)) is amended— fined in section 4022(b)(6)’’, and tion. (B) by adding at the end the following new (1) by striking ‘‘(b)’’ and inserting ‘‘(b)(1)’’, ‘‘(3) PERIOD ELECTION IN EFFECT.—Except as subsection: and provided in subsection (f), an election under this ‘‘(d) For purposes of subsection (b)(9), the (2) by inserting at the end the following new subsection— term ‘substantial owner’ means an individual paragraph: ‘‘(A) shall apply to the first taxable year de- who, at any time during the 60-month period ‘‘(2) The corporation is authorized to pay, scribed in paragraph (2)(A) and all subsequent ending on the date the determination is being subject to regulations prescribed by the corpora- taxable years, and made— tion, interest on the amount of any overpayment ‘‘(1) owns the entire interest in an unincor- ‘‘(B) may not be revoked once it is made. of premium refunded to a designated payor. In- porated trade or business, ‘‘(d) CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRUST.— terest under this paragraph shall be calculated ‘‘(2) in the case of a partnership, is a partner ‘‘(1) BENEFICIARIES OF ELECTING TRUST NOT at the same rate and in the same manner as in- who owns, directly or indirectly, more than 10 TAXED ON CONTRIBUTIONS.—In the case of an terest is calculated for underpayments under percent of either the capital interest or the prof- electing Settlement Trust, no amount shall be paragraph (1).’’. its interest in such partnership, or includible in the gross income of a beneficiary of (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made ‘‘(3) in the case of a corporation, owns, di- such trust by reason of a contribution to such by subsection (a) shall apply to interest accru- rectly or indirectly, more than 10 percent in trust. ing for periods beginning not earlier than the value of either the voting stock of that corpora- ‘‘(2) EARNINGS AND PROFITS.—The earnings date of the enactment of this Act. tion or all the stock of that corporation. and profits of the sponsoring Native Corpora- tion shall not be reduced on account of any con- SEC. 685. SUBSTANTIAL OWNER BENEFITS IN For purposes of paragraph (3), the constructive TERMINATED PLANS. tribution to such Settlement Trust: ownership rules of section 1563(e) of the Inter- (a) MODIFICATION OF PHASE-INOFGUAR- ‘‘(e) TAX TREATMENT OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO nal Revenue Code of 1986 shall apply (deter- ANTEE.—Section 4022(b)(5) of the Employee Re- BENEFICIARIES.—Amounts distributed by an mined without regard to section 1563(e)(3)(C)).’’. tirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. (2) Section 4043(c)(7) of such Act (29 U.S.C. electing Settlement Trust during any taxable 1322(b)(5)) is amended to read as follows: 1343(c)(7)) is amended by striking ‘‘section year shall be considered as having the following ‘‘(5)(A) For purposes of this paragraph, the 4022(b)(6)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 4021(d)’’. characteristics in the hands of the recipient ben- term ‘majority owner’ means an individual who, (d) EFFECTIVE DATES.— eficiary: at any time during the 60-month period ending (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- ‘‘(1) First, as amounts excludable from gross on the date the determination is being made— graph (2), the amendments made by this section income for the taxable year to the extent of the ‘‘(i) owns the entire interest in an unincor- shall apply to plan terminations— taxable income of such trust for such taxable porated trade or business, (A) under section 4041(c) of the Employee Re- year (decreased by any income tax paid by the ‘‘(ii) in the case of a partnership, is a partner tirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. trust with respect to the income) plus any who owns, directly or indirectly, 50 percent or 1341(c)) with respect to which notices of intent amount excluded from gross income of the trust more of either the capital interest or the profits to terminate are provided under section under section 103. interest in such partnership, or 4041(a)(2) of such Act (29 U.S.C. 1341(a)(2)) after ‘‘(2) Second, as amounts excludable from gross ‘‘(iii) in the case of a corporation, owns, di- December 31, 2001, and income to the extent of the amount described in rectly or indirectly, 50 percent or more in value (B) under section 4042 of such Act (29 U.S.C. paragraph (1) for all taxable years for which an of either the voting stock of that corporation or 1342) with respect to which proceedings are in- election is in effect under subsection (c) with re- all the stock of that corporation. stituted by the corporation after such date. spect to the trust, and not previously taken into For purposes of clause (iii), the constructive (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—The amend- account under paragraph (1). ownership rules of section 1563(e) of the Inter- ments made by subsection (c) shall take effect ‘‘(3) Third, as amounts distributed by the nal Revenue Code of 1986 shall apply (deter- on January 1, 2002. sponsoring Native Corporation with respect to mined without regard to section 1563(e)(3)(C)). Subtitle H—Miscellaneous Provisions its stock (within the meaning of section 301(a)) during such taxable year and taxable to the re- ‘‘(B) In the case of a participant who is a ma- SEC. 691. TAX TREATMENT AND INFORMATION jority owner, the amount of benefits guaranteed REQUIREMENTS OF ALASKA NATIVE cipient beneficiary as amounts described in sec- under this section shall equal the product of— SETTLEMENT TRUSTS. tion 301(c)(1), to the extent of current or accu- ‘‘(i) a fraction (not to exceed 1) the numerator (a) TREATMENT OF ALASKA NATIVE SETTLE- mulated earnings and profits of the sponsoring of which is the number of years from the later MENT TRUSTS.—Subpart A of part I of sub- Native Corporation as of the close of such tax- of the effective date or the adoption date of the chapter J of chapter 1 (relating to general rules able year after proper adjustment is made for all plan to the termination date, and the denomi- for taxation of trusts and estates) is amended by distributions made by the sponsoring Native nator of which is 10, and adding at the end the following new section: Corporation during such taxable year. ‘‘(ii) the amount of benefits that would be ‘‘SEC. 646. TAX TREATMENT OF ELECTING ALASKA ‘‘(4) Fourth, as amounts distributed by the guaranteed under this section if the participant NATIVE SETTLEMENT TRUSTS. trust in excess of the distributable net income of were not a majority owner.’’. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—If an election under this such trust for such taxable year. (b) MODIFICATION OF ALLOCATION OF AS- section is in effect with respect to any Settle- Amounts distributed to which paragraph (3) ap- SETS.— ment Trust, the provisions of this section shall plies shall not be treated as a corporate distribu- (1) Section 4044(a)(4)(B) of the Employee Re- apply in determining the income tax treatment tion subject to section 311(b), and for purposes tirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. of the Settlement Trust and its beneficiaries of determining the amount of a distribution for 1344(a)(4)(B)) is amended by striking ‘‘section with respect to the Settlement Trust. purposes of paragraph (3) and the basis to the

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STRICTIONS MODIFIED.— loss that would otherwise be recognized by a All provisions of, and amendments made by, ‘‘(1) TRANSFER OF BENEFICIAL INTERESTS.—If, shareholder upon a disposition of a share of this title which are in effect on September 30, at any time, a beneficial interest in an electing stock of a sponsoring Native Corporation shall 2011, shall cease to apply as of the close of Sep- Settlement Trust may be disposed of to a person be reduced (but not below zero) by the per share tember 30, 2011. in a manner which would not be permitted by loss adjustment factor. The per share loss ad- section 7(h) of the Alaska Native Claims Settle- justment factor shall be the aggregate of all con- TITLE VII—ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX ment Act (43 U.S.C. 1606(h)) if such interest tributions to all electing Settlement Trusts spon- Subtitle A—In General were Settlement Common Stock— sored by such Native Corporation made on or SEC. 701. INCREASE IN ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM ‘‘(A) no election may be made under sub- after the first day each trust is treated as an TAX EXEMPTION. section (c) with respect to such trust, and electing Settlement Trust expressed on a per (a) IN GENERAL.— ‘‘(B) if such an election is in effect as of such share basis and determined as of the day of (1) Subparagraph (A) of section 55(d)(1) (re- time— each such contribution. lating to exemption amount for taxpayers other ‘‘(i) such election shall cease to apply as of ‘‘(j) CROSS REFERENCE.— than corporations) is amended by striking the first day of the taxable year in which such ‘‘For information required with respect to ‘‘$45,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$45,000 ($49,000 in the disposition is first permitted, electing Settlement Trusts and sponsoring Na- case of taxable years beginning in 2001, 2002, ‘‘(ii) the provisions of this section shall not tive Corporations, see section 6039H.’’. 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006)’’. apply to such trust for such taxable year and all (2) Subparagraph (B) of section 55(d)(1) (re- taxable years thereafter, and (b) REPORTING.—Subpart A of part III of sub- lating to exemption amount for taxpayers other ‘‘(iii) the distributable net income of such chapter A of chapter 61 of subtitle F (relating to than corporations) is amended by striking trust shall be increased by the current or accu- information concerning persons subject to spe- ‘‘$33,750’’ and inserting ‘‘$33,750 ($35,750 in the mulated earnings and profits of the sponsoring cial provisions) is amended by inserting after case of taxable years beginning in 2001, 2002, Native Corporation as of the close of such tax- section 6039G the following new section: 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006)’’. able year after proper adjustment is made for all ‘‘SEC. 6039H. INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— distributions made by the sponsoring Native ALASKA NATIVE SETTLEMENT (1) Paragraph (1) of section 55(d) is amended Corporation during such taxable year. TRUSTS AND SPONSORING NATIVE by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of subparagraph CORPORATIONS. (B), by striking subparagraph (C), and by in- In no event shall the increase under clause (iii) ‘‘(a) REQUIREMENT.—The fiduciary of an serting after subparagraph (B) the following exceed the fair market value of the trust’s assets electing Settlement Trust (as defined in section new subparagraphs: as of the date the beneficial interest of the trust 646(h)(1)) shall include with the return of in- ‘‘(C) 50 percent of the dollar amount applica- first becomes so disposable. The earnings and come of the trust a statement containing the in- ble under paragraph (1)(A) in the case of a mar- profits of the sponsoring Native Corporation formation required under subsection (c). shall be adjusted as of the last day of such tax- ried individual who files a separate return, and ‘‘(b) APPLICATION WITH OTHER REQUIRE- able year by the amount of earnings and profits ‘‘(D) $22,500 in the case of an estate or trust.’’. MENTS.—The filing of any statement under this (2) Subparagraph (C) of section 55(d)(3) is so included in the distributable net income of section shall be in lieu of the reporting require- amended by striking ‘‘paragraph (1)(C)’’ and in- the trust. ments under section 6034A to furnish any state- serting ‘‘subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph ‘‘(2) STOCK IN CORPORATION.—If— ment to a beneficiary regarding amounts distrib- (1)’’. ‘‘(A) stock in the sponsoring Native Corpora- uted to such beneficiary (and such other report- (3) The last sentence of section 55(d)(3) is tion may be disposed of to a person in a manner ing rules as the Secretary deems appropriate). which would not be permitted by section 7(h) of amended— ‘‘(c) REQUIRED INFORMATION.—The informa- the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 (A) by striking ‘‘paragraph (1)(C)(i)’’ and in- tion required under this subsection shall in- U.S.C. 1606(h)) if such stock were Settlement serting ‘‘paragraph (1)(C)’’; and clude— Common Stock, and (B) by striking ‘‘$165,000 or (ii) $22,500’’ and ‘‘(1) the amount of distributions made during ‘‘(B) at any time after such disposition of inserting ‘‘the minimum amount of such income the taxable year to each beneficiary, stock is first permitted, such corporation trans- (as so determined) for which the exemption ‘‘(2) the treatment of such distribution under fers assets to a Settlement Trust, amount under paragraph (1)(C) is zero, or (ii) the applicable provision of section 646, including such exemption amount (determined without re- paragraph (1)(B) shall be applied to such trust the amount that is excludable from the recipient on and after the date of the transfer in the same gard to this paragraph)’’. beneficiary’s gross income under section 646, (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made manner as if the trust permitted dispositions of and beneficial interests in the trust in a manner not by this section title shall apply to taxable years ‘‘(3) the amount (if any) of any distribution beginning after December 31, 2000. permitted by such section 7(h). during such year that is deemed to have been ‘‘(3) CERTAIN DISTRIBUTIONS.—For purposes of made by the sponsoring Native Corporation (as Subtitle B—Compliance With Congressional this section, the surrender of an interest in a defined in section 646(h)(5)). Budget Act Native Corporation or an electing Settlement ‘‘(d) SPONSORING NATIVE CORPORATION.— SEC. 711. SUNSET OF PROVISIONS OF TITLE. Trust in order to accomplish the whole or par- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The electing Settlement All provisions of, and amendments made by, tial redemption of the interest of a shareholder Trust shall, on or before the date on which the this title which are in effect on September 30, or beneficiary in such corporation or trust, or to statement under subsection (a) is required to be 2011, shall cease to apply as of the close of Sep- accomplish the whole or partial liquidation of filed, furnish such statement to the sponsoring tember 30, 2011. such corporation or trust, shall be deemed to be Native Corporation (as so defined). TITLE VIII—OTHER PROVISIONS a transfer permitted by section 7(h) of the Alas- ‘‘(2) DISTRIBUTEES.—The sponsoring Native Subtitle A—In General ka Native Claims Settlement Act. Corporation shall furnish each recipient of a ‘‘(g) TAXABLE INCOME.—For purposes of this distribution described in section 646(e)(3) a SEC. 801. TIME FOR PAYMENT OF CORPORATE ES- title, the taxable income of an electing Settle- statement containing the amount deemed to TIMATED TAXES. ment Trust shall be determined under section have been distributed to such recipient by such Notwithstanding section 6655 of the Internal 641(b) without regard to any deduction under corporation for the taxable year.’’. Revenue Code of 1986— section 651 or 661. (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.— (1) 70 percent of the amount of any required ‘‘(h) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- (1) The table of sections for subpart A of part installment of corporate estimated tax which is tion— I of subchapter J of chapter 1 of such Code is otherwise due in September 2001 shall not be due ‘‘(1) ELECTING SETTLEMENT TRUST.—The term amended by adding at the end the following until October 1, 2001; and ‘electing Settlement Trust’ means a Settlement new item: (2) 20 percent of the amount of any required Trust which has made the election, effective for installment of corporate estimated tax which is a taxable year, described in subsection (c). ‘‘Sec. 646. Tax treatment of electing Alaska Na- otherwise due in September 2004 shall not be due ‘‘(2) NATIVE CORPORATION.—The term ‘Native tive Settlement Trusts.’’. until October 1, 2004. Corporation’ has the meaning given such term (2) The table of sections for subpart A of part SEC. 802. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY TO POST- by section 3(m) of the Alaska Native Claims Set- III of subchapter A of chapter 61 of subtitle F of PONE CERTAIN TAX-RELATED DEAD- tlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(m)). such Code is amended by inserting after the item LINES BY REASON OF PRESI- ‘‘(3) SETTLEMENT COMMON STOCK.—The term relating to section 6039G the following new item: DENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTER. ‘Settlement Common Stock’ has the meaning (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7508A (relating to given such term by section 3(p) of the Alaska ‘‘Sec. 6039H. Information with respect to Alaska authority to postpone certain tax-related dead- Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(p)). Native Settlement Trusts and lines by reason of presidentially declared dis- ‘‘(4) SETTLEMENT TRUST.—The term ‘Settle- sponsoring Native Corporations.’’. aster) is amended by adding at the end the fol- ment Trust’ means a trust that constitutes a set- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made lowing new subsection: tlement trust under section 3(t) of the Alaska by this section shall apply to taxable years end- ‘‘(c) DUTIES OF DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM.— Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(t)). ing after the date of the enactment of this Act The Secretary shall establish as a permanent of- ‘‘(5) SPONSORING NATIVE CORPORATION.—The and to contributions made to electing Settlement fice in the national office of the Internal Rev- term ‘sponsoring Native Corporation’ means the Trusts for such year or any subsequent year. enue Service a disaster response team which, in

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5750 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 coordination with the Federal Emergency Man- (2) constitutes the direct or indirect return of, 162(l)(2)(B) (relating to other coverage) is agement Agency, shall assist taxpayers in clari- or compensation or reparation for, assets stolen amended to read as follows: ‘‘Paragraph (1) fying and resolving Federal tax matters associ- or hidden from, or otherwise lost to, the indi- shall not apply to any taxpayer for any cal- ated with or resulting from any Presidentially vidual before, during, or immediately after endar month for which the taxpayer partici- declared disaster (as so defined). One of the du- World War II by reason of the individual’s sta- pates in any subsidized health plan maintained ties of the disaster response team shall be to ex- tus as an eligible individual, including any pro- by any employer (other than an employer de- tend in appropriate cases the 90-day period de- ceeds of insurance under policies issued on eligi- scribed in section 401(c)(4)) of the taxpayer or scribed in subsection (a) by not more than 30 ble individuals by European insurance compa- the spouse of the taxpayer.’’. days.’’. nies immediately before and during World War (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made II; or by this section shall apply to taxable years be- by this section shall take effect on the date of (3) consists of interest which is payable as ginning after December 31, 2001. enactment of this Act. part of any payment or distribution described in SEC. 807. DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE SEC. 803. NO FEDERAL INCOME TAX ON RESTITU- paragraph (1) or (2). COSTS OF SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVID- TION RECEIVED BY VICTIMS OF THE (e) EFFECTIVE DATE.— UALS INCREASED. NAZI REGIME OR THEIR HEIRS OR (1) IN GENERAL.—This section shall apply to (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 162(l)(1) (relating to ESTATES. any amount received on or after January 1, special rules for health insurance costs of self- (a) IN GENERAL.—For purposes of the Internal 2000. employed individuals) is amended to read as fol- Revenue Code of 1986, any excludable restitu- (2) NO INFERENCE.—Nothing in this Act shall lows: tion payments received by an eligible individual be construed to create any inference with re- ‘‘(1) ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—In the case (or the individual’s heirs or estate)— spect to the proper tax treatment of any amount of an individual who is an employee within the (1) shall not be included in gross income; and received before January 1, 2000. (2) shall not be taken into account for pur- meaning of section 401(c)(1), there shall be al- poses of applying any provision of such Code SEC. 804. REMOVAL OF LIMITATION. lowed as a deduction under this section an which takes into account excludable income in (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 101(h) of the Inter- amount equal to the amount paid during the computing adjusted gross income, including sec- nal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to exclusion taxable year for insurance which constitutes tion 86 of such Code (relating to taxation of so- of survivor benefits from gross income) is amend- medical care for the taxpayer, the taxpayer’s cial security benefits). ed by adding after paragraph (2) the following spouse, and dependents.’’. For purposes of such Code, the basis of any new paragraph: (b) CLARIFICATION OF LIMITATIONS ON OTHER property received by an eligible individual (or ‘‘(3) APPLICATION.—This subsection shall COVERAGE.—The first sentence of section the individual’s heirs or estate) as part of an ex- apply to amounts received after December 31, 162(l)(2)(B) (relating to other coverage) is cludable restitution payment shall be the fair 2000.’’. amended to read as follows: ‘‘Paragraph (1) (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made market value of such property as of the time of shall not apply to any taxpayer for any cal- by this section shall take effect on the date of the receipt. endar month for which the taxpayer partici- (b) COORDINATION WITH FEDERAL MEANS- the enactment of this Act. pates in any subsidized health plan maintained TESTED PROGRAMS.— SEC. 805. CIRCUIT BREAKER. by any employer (other than an employer de- (1) IN GENERAL.—Any excludable restitution (a) IN GENERAL.—In any fiscal year beginning scribed in section 401(c)(4)) of the taxpayer or payment shall be disregarded in determining eli- with fiscal year 2004, if the level of debt held by the spouse of the taxpayer.’’. gibility for, and the amount of benefits or serv- the public at the end of that fiscal year (as pro- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ices to be provided under, any Federal or feder- jected by the Office of Management and Budget by this section shall apply to taxable years be- ally assisted program which provides benefits or sequestration update report on August 20th pre- ginning after December 31, 2001. service based, in whole or in part, on need. ceding the beginning of that fiscal year) would SEC. 808. CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CER- (2) PROHIBITION AGAINST RECOVERY OF VALUE exceed the level of debt held by the public for TAIN ITEMS CREATED BY THE TAX- OF EXCESSIVE BENEFITS OR SERVICES.—No offi- that fiscal year set forth in the concurrent reso- PAYER. cer, agency, or instrumentality of any govern- lution on the budget for fiscal year 2002 (H. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (e) of section 170 ment may attempt to recover the value of exces- Con. Res. 83, 107th Congress), any Member of (relating to certain contributions of ordinary in- sive benefits or services provided under a pro- Congress may move to proceed to a bill that come and capital gain property) is amended by gram described in subsection (a) before January would make changes in law to reduce discre- adding at the end the following new paragraph: 1, 2000, by reason of any failure to take account tionary spending and direct spending (except for ‘‘(7) SPECIAL RULE FOR CERTAIN CONTRIBU- of excludable restitution payments received be- changes in social security, medicare and TIONS OF LITERARY, MUSICAL, OR ARTISTIC COM- fore such date. COLA’s) and increase revenues in a manner POSITIONS.— (3) NOTICE REQUIRED.—Any agency of govern- that would reduce the debt held by the public ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a qualified ment that has taken into account excludable for the fiscal year to a level not exceeding the artistic charitable contribution— restitution payments in determining eligibility level provided in that concurrent resolution for ‘‘(i) the amount of such contribution shall be for a program described in subsection (a) before that fiscal year. the fair market value of the property contrib- January 1, 2000, shall make a good faith effort (b) CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATION.—A bill uted (determined at the time of such contribu- to notify any individual who may have been de- considered under subsection (a) shall be consid- tion), and nied eligibility for benefits or services under the ered as provided in section 310(e) of the Con- ‘‘(ii) no reduction in the amount of such con- program of the potential eligibility of the indi- gressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 641(e)). tribution shall be made under paragraph (1). vidual for such benefits or services. (c) PROCEDURE.—It shall not be in order in ‘‘(B) QUALIFIED ARTISTIC CHARITABLE CON- (4) COORDINATION WITH 1994 ACT.—Nothing in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, TRIBUTION.—For purposes of this paragraph, the this Act shall be construed to override any right motion, amendment, or conference report, pur- term ‘qualified artistic charitable contribution’ or requirement under ‘‘An Act to require certain suant to this section, that contains any provi- means a charitable contribution of any literary, payments made to victims of Nazi persecution to sions other than those enumerated in sections musical, artistic, or scholarly composition, or be disregarded in determining eligibility for and 310(a)(1) and 310(a)(2) of the Congressional similar property, or the copyright thereon (or the amount of benefits or services based on Budget Act of 1974. This point of order may be both), but only if— need’’, approved August 1, 1994 (Public Law waived or suspended in the Senate only by the ‘‘(i) such property was created by the personal 103–286; 42 U.S.C. 1437a note), and nothing in affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members efforts of the taxpayer making such contribu- that Act shall be construed to override any right duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of tion no less than 18 months prior to such con- or requirement under this Act. three-fifths of the Members duly chosen and tribution, (c) ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL.—For purposes of sworn, shall be required in the Senate to sustain ‘‘(ii) the taxpayer— this section, the term ‘‘eligible individual’’ an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point ‘‘(I) has received a qualified appraisal of the means a person who was persecuted for racial or of order raised under this paragraph. fair market value of such property in accord- religious reasons by Nazi Germany, any other SEC. 806. DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE ance with the regulations under this section, Axis regime, or any other Nazi-controlled or COSTS OF SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVID- and Nazi-allied country. UALS INCREASED. ‘‘(II) attaches to the taxpayer’s income tax re- (d) EXCLUDABLE RESTITUTION PAYMENT.—For (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 162(l)(1) (relating to turn for the taxable year in which such con- purposes of this section, the term ‘‘excludable special rules for health insurance costs of self- tribution was made a copy of such appraisal, restitution payment’’ means any payment or employed individuals) is amended to read as fol- ‘‘(iii) the donee is an organization described distribution to an individual (or the individual’s lows: in subsection (b)(1)(A), heirs or estate) which— ‘‘(1) ALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION.—In the case ‘‘(iv) the use of such property by the donee is (1) is payable by reason of the individual’s of an individual who is an employee within the related to the purpose or function constituting status as an eligible individual, including any meaning of section 401(c)(1), there shall be al- the basis for the donee’s exemption under sec- amount payable by any foreign country, the lowed as a deduction under this section an tion 501 (or, in the case of a governmental unit, United States of America, or any other foreign amount equal to the amount paid during the to any purpose or function described under sub- or domestic entity, or a fund established by any taxable year for insurance which constitutes section (c)), such country or entity, any amount payable as medical care for the taxpayer, the taxpayer’s ‘‘(v) the taxpayer receives from the donee a a result of a final resolution of a legal action, spouse, and dependents.’’. written statement representing that the donee’s and any amount payable under a law providing (b) CLARIFICATION OF LIMITATIONS ON OTHER use of the property will be in accordance with for payments or restitution of property; COVERAGE.—The first sentence of section the provisions of clause (iv), and

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The Secretary, in consultation with the any) to which property created by the personal (C) by striking ‘‘3.75 percent’’ and inserting Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall efforts of the taxpayer and of the same type as ‘‘5 percent’’. prescribe regulations specifying the require- the donated property is or has been— (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made ments for such plans and procedures for filing ‘‘(I) owned, maintained, and displayed by or- by this subsection shall apply to taxable years under this paragraph. ganizations described in subsection (b)(1)(A), ending after the date of the enactment of this ‘‘(3) CERTAIN RULES MADE APPLICABLE.—Rules and Act. similar to the rules of paragraphs (1) and (2) of ‘‘(II) sold to or exchanged by persons other SEC. 811. CREDIT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH RE- section 41(f) shall apply for purposes of this sec- than the taxpayer, donee, or any related person LATED TO DEVELOPING VACCINES tion. AGAINST WIDESPREAD DISEASES. (as defined in section 465(b)(3)(C)). ‘‘(4) ELECTION.—This section (other than sub- ‘‘(C) MAXIMUM DOLLAR LIMITATION; NO CAR- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subpart D of part IV of sub- section (e)) shall apply to any taxpayer for any RYOVER OF INCREASED DEDUCTION.—The in- chapter A of chapter 1 (relating to business re- taxable year only if such taxpayer elects to have crease in the deduction under this section by lated credits), as amended by section 620, is this section apply for such taxable year.’’. reason of this paragraph for any taxable year— amended by adding at the end the following (b) INCLUSION IN GENERAL BUSINESS CREDIT.— ‘‘(i) shall not exceed the artistic adjusted gross new section: (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 38(b), as amended by income of the taxpayer for such taxable year, ‘‘SEC. 45G. CREDIT FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH RE- and LATED TO DEVELOPING VACCINES section 620, is amended by striking ‘‘plus’’ at the ‘‘(ii) shall not be taken into account in deter- AGAINST WIDESPREAD DISEASES. end of paragraph (14), by striking the period at mining the amount which may be carried from ‘‘(a) GENERAL RULE.—For purposes of section the end of paragraph (15) and inserting ‘‘, such taxable year under subsection (d). 38, the vaccine research credit determined under plus’’, and by adding at the end the following ‘‘(D) ARTISTIC ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.—For this section for the taxable year is an amount new paragraph: purposes of this paragraph, the term ‘artistic equal to 30 percent of the qualified vaccine re- ‘‘(16) the vaccine research credit determined adjusted gross income’ means that portion of the search expenses for the taxable year. under section 45G.’’. adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the ‘‘(b) QUALIFIED VACCINE RESEARCH EX- (2) TRANSITION RULE.—Section 39(d), as taxable year attributable to— PENSES.—For purposes of this section— amended by section 620, is amended by adding ‘‘(i) income from the sale or use of property ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED VACCINE RESEARCH EX- at the end the following new paragraph: created by the personal efforts of the taxpayer PENSES.— ‘‘(12) NO CARRYBACK OF SECTION 45G CREDIT which is of the same type as the donated prop- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as otherwise pro- BEFORE ENACTMENT.—No portion of the unused erty, and vided in this paragraph, the term ‘qualified vac- business credit for any taxable year which is at- ‘‘(ii) income from teaching, lecturing, per- cine research expenses’ means the amounts tributable to the vaccine research credit deter- forming, or similar activity with respect to prop- which are paid or incurred by the taxpayer dur- mined under section 45G may be carried back to erty described in clause (i). ing the taxable year which would be described a taxable year ending before the date of the en- ‘‘(E) PARAGRAPH NOT TO APPLY TO CERTAIN in subsection (b) of section 41 if such subsection actment of section 45G.’’. CONTRIBUTIONS.—Subparagraph (A) shall not were applied with the modifications set forth in (c) DENIAL OF DOUBLE BENEFIT.—Section 280C apply to any charitable contribution of any let- subparagraph (B). is amended by adding at the end the following ter, memorandum, or similar property which was ‘‘(B) MODIFICATIONS; INCREASED INCENTIVE new subsection: written, prepared, or produced by or for an indi- FOR CONTRACT RESEARCH PAYMENTS.—For pur- ‘‘(d) CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED VACCINE RE- vidual while the individual is an officer or em- poses of subparagraph (A), subsection (b) of sec- SEARCH EXPENSES.— ployee of any person (including any government tion 41 shall be applied— agency or instrumentality) unless such letter, ‘‘(i) by substituting ‘vaccine research’ for ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—No deduction shall be al- memorandum, or similar property is entirely per- ‘qualified research’ each place it appears in lowed for that portion of the qualified vaccine sonal. paragraphs (2) and (3) of such subsection, and research expenses (as defined in section 45G(b)) ‘‘(F) COPYRIGHT TREATED AS SEPARATE PROP- ‘‘(ii) by substituting ‘100 percent’ for ‘65 per- otherwise allowable as a deduction for the tax- ERTY FOR PARTIAL INTEREST RULE.—In the case cent’ in paragraph (3)(A) of such subsection. able year which is equal to the amount of the of a qualified artistic charitable contribution, ‘‘(C) EXCLUSION FOR AMOUNTS FUNDED BY credit determined for such taxable year under the tangible literary, musical, artistic, or schol- GRANTS, ETC.—The term ‘qualified vaccine re- section 45G(a). arly composition, or similar property and the search expenses’ shall not include any amount ‘‘(2) CERTAIN RULES TO APPLY.—Rules similar copyright on such work shall be treated as sepa- to the extent such amount is funded by any to the rules of paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of rate properties for purposes of this paragraph grant, contract, or otherwise by another person subsection (c) shall apply for purposes of this and subsection (f)(3).’’. (or any governmental entity). subsection.’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made ‘‘(2) VACCINE RESEARCH.—The term ‘vaccine (d) DEDUCTION FOR UNUSED PORTION OF by this section shall apply to contributions made research’ means research to develop vaccines CREDIT.—Section 196(c) (defining qualified busi- after the date of the enactment of this Act in and microbicides for— ness credits) is amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at taxable years ending after such date. ‘‘(A) malaria, the end of paragraph (8), by striking the period SEC. 809. WAIVER OF STATUTE OF LIMITATION ‘‘(B) tuberculosis, at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting ‘‘, FOR TAXES ON CERTAIN FARM VALU- ‘‘(C) HIV, or and’’, and by adding at the end the following ATIONS. ‘‘(D) any infectious disease (of a single eti- new paragraph: If on the date of the enactment of this Act (or ology) which, according to the World Health Or- ‘‘(10) the vaccine research credit determined at any time within 1 year after the date of the ganization, causes over 1,000,000 human deaths under section 45G(a) (other than such credit de- enactment) a refund or credit of any overpay- annually. termined under the rules of section ment of tax resulting from the application of ‘‘(c) COORDINATION WITH CREDIT FOR IN- 280C(d)(2)).’’. section 2032A(c)(7)(E) of the Internal Revenue CREASING RESEARCH EXPENDITURES.— (e) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.— Code of 1986 is barred by any law or rule of law, ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para- (1) Section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States the refund or credit of such overpayment shall, graph (2), any qualified vaccine research ex- Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘or from section nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim there- penses for a taxable year to which an election 45G(e) of such Code,’’ after ‘‘1978,’’. for is filed before the date 1 year after the date under this section applies shall not be taken of the enactment of this Act. into account for purposes of determining the (2) The table of sections for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1, as amended by SEC. 810. RESEARCH CREDIT. credit allowable under section 41 for such tax- section 620, is amended by adding at the end the (a) PERMANENT EXTENSION OF RESEARCH able year. following new item: CREDIT.— ‘‘(2) EXPENSES INCLUDED IN DETERMINING BASE (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 41 (relating to credit PERIOD RESEARCH EXPENSES.—Any qualified ‘‘Sec. 45G. Credit for medical research related to for increasing research activities) is amended by vaccine research expenses for any taxable year developing vaccines against wide- striking subsection (h). which are qualified research expenses (within spread diseases.’’. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph (1) the meaning of section 41(b)) shall be taken into (f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made account in determining base period research ex- of section 45C(b) is amended by striking sub- by this section shall apply to taxable years end- penses for purposes of applying section 41 to paragraph (D). ing after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made subsequent taxable years. by this subsection shall apply to amounts paid ‘‘(d) SPECIAL RULES.— SEC. 812. ACCELERATION OF BENEFITS OF WAGE or incurred after the date of the enactment of ‘‘(1) LIMITATIONS ON FOREIGN TESTING.—No TAX CREDITS FOR EMPOWERMENT ZONES. this Act. credit shall be allowed under this section with (b) INCREASES IN RATES OF ALTERNATIVE IN- respect to any vaccine research (other than Section 113(d) of the Community Renewal Tax CREMENTAL CREDIT.— human clinical testing) conducted outside the Relief Act of 2000 is amended by striking ‘‘De- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) of section United States. cember 31, 2001’’ and inserting ‘‘the earlier of— 41(c)(4) (relating to election of alternative incre- ‘‘(2) PRE-CLINICAL RESEARCH.—No credit shall ‘‘(1) the date of the enactment of the Restor- mental credit) is amended— be allowed under this section for pre-clinical re- ing Earnings To Lift Individuals and Empower (A) by striking ‘‘2.65 percent’’ and inserting search unless such research is pursuant to a re- Families (RELIEF) Act of 2001, or ‘‘3 percent’’, search plan an abstract of which has been filed ‘‘(2) July 1, 2001’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 6333 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5752 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 SEC. 813. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN HOSPITAL only to the extent the property to be financed by ports, information regarding each separate ex- SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS AS the net proceeds of the issue is described in sec- penditure and contribution (including informa- QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS FOR tion 142(e)(2).’’. tion regarding the person who makes such con- PURPOSES OF DETERMINING ACQUI- (c) EXEMPT FROM AMT.—Section 57(a)(5)(C) tribution or receives such expenditure) with re- SITION INDEBTEDNESS. (relating to tax-exempt interest of specified pri- spect to which information would otherwise be (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (C) of section vate activity bonds) is amended by adding at the required to be reported under this subsection, 514(c)(9) (relating to real property acquired by a end the following new clause: and qualified organization) is amended by striking ‘‘(v) EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN WATER FACILITY ‘‘(ii) such information is made public by the ‘‘or’’ at the end of clause (ii), by striking the pe- BONDS.—For purposes of clause (i), the term agency with which such information is filed and riod at the end of clause (iii) and inserting ‘‘; ‘private activity bond’ shall not include any ex- is publicly available for inspection in a manner or’’, and by adding at the end the following new empt facility bond issued as part of an issue de- similar to reports under section 6104(d)(1). clause: scribed in section 142(a)(4) (relating to facilities An organization shall not be treated as failing ‘‘(iv) a qualified hospital support organization for the furnishing of water), but only to the ex- to meet the requirements of subparagraph (F)(i) (as defined in subparagraph (I)).’’. tent the property to be financed by the net pro- solely because the minimum amount of any ex- (b) QUALIFIED HOSPITAL SUPPORT ORGANIZA- ceeds of the issue is described in section penditure or contribution required to be reported TIONS.—Paragraph (9) of section 514(c) is 142(e)(2).’’. under State or local law is greater (but not by amended by adding at the end the following (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made more than $100) than the minimum amount re- new subparagraph: by this section shall apply to bonds issued after quired under this subsection.’’. UALIFIED HOSPITAL SUPPORT ORGANIZA- ‘‘(I) Q the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION.—Section TIONS.—For purposes of subparagraph (C)(iv), 527(j) is amended by adding at the end the fol- the term ‘qualified hospital support organiza- SEC. 815. TIME FOR PAYMENT OF CORPORATE ES- TIMATED TAX PAYMENTS DUE IN lowing: tion’ means, with respect to any eligible indebt- 2011. ‘‘(7) CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS.—An organiza- edness (including any qualified refinancing of Notwithstanding section 6655 of the Internal tion is described in this paragraph if— such eligible indebtedness), a support organiza- Revenue Code of 1986, the amount of any re- ‘‘(A) such organization is not described in tion (as defined in section 509(a)(3)) which sup- quired installment of any corporate estimated subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) of paragraph ports a hospital described in section 119(d)(4)(B) tax payment due under such section in July, (5), and with respect to which— August, or September of 2011 shall be equal to ‘‘(B) such organization does not engage in ‘‘(i) more than half of its assets (by value) at 170 percent of the amount of such installment any exempt function activities other than activi- any time since its organization— determined without regard to this section. ties for the purpose of influencing or attempting ‘‘(I) were acquired, directly or indirectly, by to influence the selection, nomination, election, SEC. 816. DISCLOSURE OF TAX INFORMATION TO gift or devise, and FACILITATE COMBINED EMPLOY- or appointment of any individual to any State ‘‘(II) consisted of real property, and MENT TAX REPORTING. or local public office or office in a State or local ‘‘(ii) the fair market value of the organiza- Section 6103(d)(5) is amended to read as fol- political organization, and tion’s real estate acquired, directly or indirectly, lows: ‘‘(C) no candidate for Federal office or indi- by gift or devise, exceeded 10 percent of the fair ‘‘(5) DISCLOSURE FOR COMBINED EMPLOYMENT vidual holding Federal office— ‘‘(i) controls or materially participates in the market value of all investment assets held by the TAX REPORTING.—The Secretary may disclose organization immediately prior to the time that taxpayer identity information and signatures to direction of such organization, ‘‘(ii) solicits any contributions to such organi- the eligible indebtedness was incurred. any agency, body, or commission of any State zation, or For purposes of this subparagraph, the term ‘eli- for the purpose of carrying out with such agen- gible indebtedness’ means indebtedness secured ‘‘(iii) directs, in whole or in part, any expend- cy, body, or commission a combined Federal and iture made by such organization.’’. by real property acquired by the organization, State employment tax reporting program ap- directly or indirectly, by gift or devise, the pro- (b) EXEMPTION FROM REQUIREMENTS FOR AN- proved by the Secretary. Subsections (a)(2) and NUAL RETURN BASED ON GROSS RECEIPTS.— ceeds of which are used exclusively to acquire (p)(4) and sections 7213 and 7213A shall not any leasehold interest in such real property or Paragraph (6) of section 6012(a) (relating to per- apply with respect to disclosures or inspections sons required to make returns of income) is for improvements on, or repairs to, such real made pursuant to this paragraph.’’. property. A determination under clauses (i) and amended by striking ‘‘organization, which’’ and (ii) of this subparagraph shall be made each Subtitle B—Compliance With Congressional all that follows through ‘‘section)’’ and insert- time such an eligible indebtedness (or the quali- Budget Act ing ‘‘organization— ‘‘(A) which has political organization taxable fied refinancing of such an eligible indebted- SEC. 821. SUNSET OF PROVISIONS OF TITLE. income (within the meaning of section 527(c)(1)) ness) is incurred. For purposes of this subpara- All provisions of, and amendments made by, for the taxable year, or graph, a refinancing of such an eligible indebt- this title which are in effect on September 30, 2011, shall cease to apply as of the close of Sep- ‘‘(B) which— edness shall be considered qualified if such refi- ‘‘(i) is not a political committee of a State or tember 30, 2011. nancing does not exceed the amount of the refi- local candidate or an organization to which sec- nanced eligible indebtedness immediately before TITLE IX—SECTION 527 POLITICAL ORGA- tion 527 applies solely by reason of subsection the refinancing.’’. NIZATION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (f)(1) of such section, and (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made SEC. 901. EXEMPTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL ‘‘(ii) has gross receipts of— by this section shall apply to indebtedness in- CANDIDATE COMMITTEES FROM NO- ‘‘(I) in the case of political organization de- curred after December 31, 2003. TIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. scribed in section 527(j)(5)(F), $100,000 or more SEC. 814. TAX-EXEMPT BOND AUTHORITY FOR (a) EXEMPTION FROM NOTIFICATION REQUIRE- for the taxable year, and TREATMENT FACILITIES REDUCING MENTS.—Paragraph (5) of section 527(i) (relating ‘‘(II) in the case of any other political organi- ARSENIC LEVELS IN DRINKING to organizations must notify Secretary that they zation, $25,000 or more for the taxable year’’. WATER. are section 527 organizations) is amended by (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 142(e) (relating to striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of subparagraph (A), by this section shall take effect as if included in facilities for the furnishing of water) is amend- by striking the period at the end of subpara- the amendments made by Public Law 106–230. ed— graph (B) and inserting ‘‘, or’’, and by adding SEC. 903. NOTIFICATION OF INTERACTION OF RE- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as at the end the following: PORTING REQUIREMENTS. subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, ‘‘(C) which is a political committee of a State (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Treas- (2) by striking ‘‘For purposes’’ and inserting or local candidate.’’. ury, in consultation with the Federal Election the following: (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made Commission, shall publicize— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—For purposes’’, and by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included (1) the effect of the amendments made by this (3) by adding at the end the following: in the amendments made by Public Law 106–230. title, and ACILITIES REDUCING ARSENIC LEVELS IN (2) the interaction of requirements to file a no- ‘‘(2) F - SEC. 902. EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN STATE AND CLUDED.—Such term includes improvements to LOCAL POLITICAL COMMITTEES tification or report under section 527 of the In- facilities in order to comply with the 10 parts FROM REPORTING AND ANNUAL RE- ternal Revenue Code of 1986 and reports under per billion arsenic standard recommended by the TURN REQUIREMENTS. the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. National Academy of Sciences.’’. (a) EXEMPTION FROM REPORTING REQUIRE- (b) INFORMATION.—Information provided (b) FACILITIES NOT SUBJECT TO STATE CAP.— MENTS.— under subsection (a) shall be included in any Section 146(g) (relating to exception for certain (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 527(j)(5) (relating to appropriate form, instruction, notice, or other bonds) is amended— coordination with other requirements) is amend- guidance issued to the public by the Secretary of (1) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of paragraph ed by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of subparagraph the Treasury or the Federal Election Commis- (3), (D), by striking the period at the end of sub- sion regarding reporting requirements of polit- (2) by striking the period at the end of para- paragraph (E) and inserting ‘‘, or’’, and by add- ical organizations (as defined in section 527 of graph (4) and inserting ‘‘, and’’, and ing at the end the following: the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) or reporting (3) by inserting after paragraph (4), the fol- ‘‘(F) to any organization described in para- requirements under the Federal Election Cam- lowing new paragraph: graph (7), but only if, during the calendar paign Act of 1971. ‘‘(5) any exempt facility bond issued as part of year— SEC. 904. WAIVER OF PENALTIES. an issue described in section 142(a)(4) (relating ‘‘(i) such organization is required by State or (a) WAIVER OF FILING PENALTIES.—Section 527 to facilities for the furnishing of water), but local law to report, and such organization re- is amended by adding at the end the following:

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‘‘(k) AUTHORITY TO WAIVE.—The Secretary municipality to avoid a closing of a grade costs of a project in a municipality do not may waive all or any portion of the— crossing or the construction of a road under- include any cost that is defrayed with any ‘‘(1) tax assessed on an organization by rea- pass or overpass; and funds or in-kind contribution that a source son of the failure of the organization to give no- ‘‘(3) meets the costs-benefits requirement other than the municipality makes available tice under subsection (i), or set forth in subsection (c). for the use of the municipality without im- ‘‘(2) penalty imposed under subsection (j) for ‘‘(c) COSTS-BENEFITS REQUIREMENT.—A posing at least one of the following condi- a failure to file a report, grant may be awarded under this section for tions: on a showing that such failure was due to rea- a project for the relocation of a rail line only ‘‘(i) The condition that the municipality sonable cause and not due to willful neglect.’’. if the benefits of the project for the period use the funds or contribution only for the (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made equal to the estimated economic life of the project. by subsection (a) shall apply to any tax assessed relocated rail line exceed the costs of the ‘‘(ii) The condition that the availability of or penalty imposed after June 30, 2000. project for that period, as determined by the the funds or contribution to the munici- Secretary considering the following factors: f pality is contingent on the execution of the ‘‘(1) The effects of the rail line and the rail project. LEGISLATION INTRODUCED MAY traffic on motor vehicle and pedestrian traf- ‘‘(B) DETERMINATIONS OF THE SECRETARY.— 24, 2001 fic, safety, and area commerce if the rail line The Secretary shall determine the amount of were not so relocated. the costs, if any, that are not shared costs Due to electronic transmission dif- ‘‘(2) The effects of the rail line, relocated under this paragraph and the total amount ficulties, the text of several bills, reso- as proposed, on motor vehicle and pedestrian of the shared costs. A determination of the lutions, and amendments introduced or traffic, safety, and area commerce. Secretary shall be final. modified on May 24, 2001, were omitted ‘‘(3) The effects of the rail line, relocated ‘‘(h) MULTISTATE AGREEMENTS TO COMBINE from the RECORD. The text of these as proposed, on the freight and passenger rail AMOUNTS.—Two or more States (not includ- items follows: operations on the rail line. ing political subdivisions of States) may, ‘‘(d) CONSIDERATIONS FOR APPROVAL OF pursuant to an agreement entered into by S. 945 GRANT APPLICATIONS.—In addition to consid- the States, combine any part of the amounts Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ering the relationship of benefits to costs in provided through grants for a project under resentatives of the United States of America in determining whether to award a grant to an this section if— Congress assembled, eligible State under this section, the Sec- ‘‘(1) the project will benefit each of the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. retary shall consider the following factors: States entering into the agreement; and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Home-Office ‘‘(1) The capability of the State to fund the ‘‘(2) the agreement is not a violation of a Deduction Simplification Act of 2001’’. rail line relocation project without Federal law of any such State. grant funding. SEC. 2. REPEAL OF RECOGNITION OF GAIN RULE ‘‘(i) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall FOR HOME OFFICE. ‘‘(2) The requirement and limitation relat- prescribe regulations for carrying out this ing to allocation of grant funds provided in (a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (d) of section section. subsection (e). 121 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (re- ‘‘(j) STATE DEFINED.—In this section, the ‘‘(3) Equitable treatment of the various re- lating to exclusion of gain from sale of prin- term ‘State’ includes, except as otherwise gions of the United States. cipal residence) is amended by striking para- specifically provided, a political subdivision ‘‘(e) ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS.— graph (6) and redesignating paragraphs (7) of a State. ‘‘(1) PROJECTS UNDER $20,000,000.—At least 50 ‘‘(k) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— and (8) as paragraphs (6) and (7), respec- percent of all grant funds awarded under this tively. Funds are hereby authorized to be appro- section out of funds appropriated for a fiscal priated from the general fund of the Treas- (b) EXCEPTION TO TREATMENT AS GAIN FROM year shall be provided for rail line relocation DISPOSITION OF PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE.—Sub- ury for carrying out this section for fiscal projects that have an estimated project cost years and in amounts as follows: section (d) of section 1250 of the Internal of less than $20,000,000 each. Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to gain from ‘‘(1) For fiscal year 2001, $250,000,000. ‘‘(2) LIMITATION PER PROJECT.—Not more ‘‘(2) For fiscal year 2002, $500,000,000. dispositions of certain depreciable realty) is than 25 percent of the total amount available amended by adding at the end the following ‘‘(3) For fiscal year 2003, $500,000,000. for carrying out this section for a fiscal year ‘‘(4) For fiscal year 2004, $500,000,000. new paragraph: may be provided for any one project in that ‘‘(9) HOME OFFICE.—Subsection (a) shall not ‘‘(5) For fiscal year 2005, $500,000,000. fiscal year. ‘‘(6) For fiscal year 2006, $500,000,000.’’. apply to property described in section ‘‘(f) FEDERAL SHARE.—The total amount of (2) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sec- 280A(c)(1) which is a portion of the principal a grant awarded under this section for a rail residence (within the meaning of section 121) tions at the beginning of chapter 2 of title 23, line relocation project shall be 90 percent of United States Code, is amended by inserting of the taxpayer.’’. the shared costs of the project, as deter- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments after the item relating to section 206 the fol- mined under subsection (g)(4). lowing: made by this section shall apply to sales and ‘‘(g) STATE SHARE.— exchanges occurring after December 31, 2000. ‘‘(1) PERCENTAGE.—A State shall pay 10 ‘‘207. Capital grants for rail line relocation percent of the shared costs of a project that projects.’’. S. 948 is funded in part by a grant awarded under (b) REGULATIONS.— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- this section. (1) INTERIM REGULATIONS.—Not later than resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(2) FORMS OF CONTRIBUTIONS.—The share December 31, 2001, the Secretary of Transpor- Congress assembled, required by paragraph (1) may be paid in tation shall issue temporary regulations to implement the grant program under section SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. cash or in kind. 207 of title 23, United States Code, as added This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Community ‘‘(3) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS.—The in-kind by subsection (a). Subchapter II of chapter 5 Rail Line Relocation Assistance Act of 2001’’. contributions that are permitted to be counted under paragraph (2) for a project for of title 5, United States Code, shall not apply SEC. 2. RAIL LINE RELOCATION GRANT PRO- a State are as follows: to the issuance of a temporary regulation GRAM. ‘‘(A) A contribution of real property or under this paragraph or of any amendment (a) ESTABLISHMENT.— tangible personal property (whether provided of such a temporary regulation. (1) AUTHORITY.—Chapter 2 of title 23, by the State or a person for the State). (2) FINAL REGULATIONS.—Not later than Oc- United States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘(B) A contribution of the services of em- tober 1, 2002, the Secretary shall issue final after section 206 the following: ployees of the State, calculated on the basis regulations implementing the program. ‘‘§ 207. Capital grants for rail line relocation of costs incurred by the State for the pay projects and benefits of the employees, but excluding S. 949 ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—The overhead and general administrative costs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Secretary shall carry out a grant program to ‘‘(C) A payment of any costs that were in- resentatives of the United States of America in provide financial assistance for local rail curred for the project before the filing of an Congress assembled, line relocation projects. application for a grant for the project under SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR ‘‘(b) ELIGIBILITY.—A State is eligible for a this section, and any in-kind contributions ZHENGFU GE. grant under this section for any project for that were made for the project before the fil- (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding sub- the improvement of the route or structure of ing of the application, if and to the extent sections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Im- a rail line passing through a municipality of that the costs were incurred or in-kind con- migration and Nationality Act, Zhenfu Ge the State that— tributions were made, as the case may be, to shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant ‘‘(1) is carried out for the purpose of miti- comply with a provision of a statute required visa or for adjustment of status to that of an gating the adverse effects of rail traffic on to be satisfied in order to carry out the alien lawfully admitted for permanent resi- safety, motor vehicle traffic flow, or eco- project. dence upon filing an application for issuance nomic development in the municipality; ‘‘(4) COSTS NOT SHARED.— of an immigrant visa under section 204 of ‘‘(2) involves a lateral or vertical reloca- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For the purposes of sub- such Act or for adjustment of status to law- tion of any portion of the rail line within the section (f) and this subsection, the shared ful permanent resident.

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(b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Zhengfu Ge ‘‘SEC. 9011. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- ernor of a State, upon notification by the enters the United States before the filing TIONS. Governor to the Administrator during the 90- deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall ‘‘In addition to amounts made available day period beginning on the date of enact- be considered to have entered and remained under section 2007(f), there are authorized to ment of this subparagraph, or during the 90- lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be be appropriated from the Leaking Under- day period beginning on the date on which eligible for adjustment of status under sec- ground Storage Tank Trust Fund— an area in the State becomes a covered area tion 245 of the Immigration and Nationality ‘‘(1) to carry out section 9003(h)(12), by operation of the second sentence of para- Act as of the date of enactment of this Act. $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, to remain graph (11)(D), may waive the application of (c) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAY- available until expended; and paragraphs (2)(B) and (3)(A)(v) to gasoline MENT OF FEES.—Subsections (a) and (b) shall ‘‘(2) to carry out section 9010— sold or dispensed in the State. apply only if the application for issuance of ‘‘(A) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2002; and ‘‘(II) OPT-IN AREAS.—A Governor of a State an immigrant visa or the application for ad- ‘‘(B) $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 that submits an application under paragraph justment of status are filed with appropriate through 2007.’’. (6) may, as part of that application, waive fees within 2 years after the date of enact- (c) TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.— the application of paragraphs (2)(B) and ment of this Act. (1) Section 1001 of the Solid Waste Disposal (3)(A)(v) to gasoline sold or dispensed in the (d) REDUCTION OF IMMIGRANT VISA NUM- Act (42 U.S.C. prec. 6901) is amended by State. BER.—Upon the granting of an immigrant striking the item relating to section 9010 and ‘‘(ii) TREATMENT AS REFORMULATED GASO- visa or permanent residence to Zhenfu Ge, inserting the following: LINE.—In the case of a State for which the the Secretary of State shall instruct the ‘‘Sec. 9010. Release prevention and compli- Governor invokes the waiver described in proper officer to reduce by one, during the ance. clause (i), gasoline that complies with all current or next following fiscal year, the ‘‘Sec. 9011. Authorization of appropria- provisions of this subsection other than total number of immigrant visas that are tions.’’. paragraphs (2)(B) and (3)(A)(v) shall be con- made available to natives of the country of (2) Section 9001(3)(A) of the Solid Waste sidered to be reformulated gasoline for the the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6991(3)(A)) is amended purposes of this subsection. Immigration and Nationality Act or, if appli- by striking ‘‘sustances’’ and inserting ‘‘sub- ‘‘(iii) EFFECTIVE DATE OF WAIVER.—A waiv- cable, the total number of immigrant visas stances’’. er under clause (i) shall take effect on the that are made available to natives of the (3) Section 9003(f)(1) of the Solid Waste Dis- earlier of— country of the alien’s birth under section posal Act (42 U.S.C. 6991b(f)(1)) is amended by ‘‘(I) the date on which the performance 202(e) of such Act. striking ‘‘subsection (c) and (d) of this sec- standards under subparagraph (C) take ef- tion’’ and inserting ‘‘subsections (c) and (d)’’. fect; or S. 950 (4) Section 9004(a) of the Solid Waste Dis- ‘‘(II) the date that is 270 days after the date Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- posal Act (42 U.S.C. 6991c(a)) is amended in of enactment of this subparagraph. resentatives of the United States of America in the second sentence by striking ‘‘referred ‘‘(C) MAINTENANCE OF TOXIC AIR POLLUTANT Congress assembled, to’’ and all that follows and inserting ‘‘re- EMISSION REDUCTIONS.— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ferred to in subparagraph (A) or (B), or both, ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Federal Re- of section 9001(2).’’. after the date of enactment of this subpara- formulated Fuels Act of 2001’’. (5) Section 9005 of the Solid Waste Disposal graph, the Administrator shall— SEC. 2. LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE Act (42 U.S.C. 6991d) is amended— ‘‘(I) promulgate regulations consistent TANKS. (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘study with subparagraph (A) and paragraph (a) USE OF LUST FUNDS FOR REMEDIATION taking’’ and inserting ‘‘study, taking’’; (3)(B)(ii) to ensure that reductions of toxic OF MTBE CONTAMINATION.—Section 9003(h) of (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking air pollutant emissions achieved under the the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘relevent’’ and inserting ‘‘relevant’’; and reformulated gasoline program under this 6991b(h)) is amended— (C) in subsection (b)(4), by striking section before the date of enactment of this (1) in paragraph (7)(A)— ‘‘Evironmental’’ and inserting ‘‘Environ- subparagraph are maintained in States for (A) by striking ‘‘paragraphs (1) and (2) of mental’’. which the Governor waives the oxygenate re- this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraphs SEC. 3. AUTHORITY FOR WATER QUALITY PRO- quirement under subparagraph (B)(i); or (1), (2), and (12)’’; and TECTION FROM FUELS. ‘‘(II) determine that the requirement de- (B) by inserting ‘‘and section 9010(a)’’ be- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 211(c) of the scribed in clause (iv)— fore ‘‘if’’; and Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545(c)) is amended— ‘‘(aa) is consistent with the bases for per- (2) by adding at the end the following: (1) in paragraph (1)(A)— formance standards described in clause (ii); ‘‘(12) REMEDIATION OF MTBE CONTAMINA- (A) by inserting ‘‘fuel or fuel additive or’’ and TION.— after ‘‘Administrator any’’; and ‘‘(bb) shall be deemed to be the perform- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator and (B) by striking ‘‘air pollution which’’ and ance standards under clause (ii) and shall be the States may use funds made available inserting ‘‘air pollution, or water pollution, applied in accordance with clause (iii). under section 9011(1) to carry out corrective that’’; ‘‘(ii) PADD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.—The actions with respect to a release of methyl (2) in paragraph (4)(B), by inserting ‘‘or Administrator, in regulations promulgated tertiary butyl ether that presents a threat to water quality protection,’’ after ‘‘emission under clause (i)(I), shall establish annual av- human health, welfare, or the environment. control,’’; and erage performance standards for each Petro- ‘‘(B) APPLICABLE AUTHORITY.—Subpara- (3) by adding at the end the following: leum Administration for Defense District graph (A) shall be carried out— ‘‘(5) BAN ON THE USE OF MTBE.—Not later (referred to in this subparagraph as a ‘‘(i) in accordance with paragraph (2); and than 4 years after the date of enactment of ‘PADD’) based on— ‘‘(ii) in the case of a State, in accordance this paragraph, the Administrator shall ban ‘‘(I) the average of the annual aggregate with a cooperative agreement entered into use of methyl tertiary butyl ether in motor reductions in emissions of toxic air pollut- by the Administrator and the State under vehicle fuel.’’. ants achieved under the reformulated gaso- paragraph (7).’’. (b) NO EFFECT ON LAW REGARDING STATE line program in each PADD during calendar (b) RELEASE PREVENTION AND COMPLI- AUTHORITY.—The amendments made by sub- years 1999 and 2000, determined on the basis ANCE.—Subtitle I of the Solid Waste Disposal section (a) have no effect on the law in effect of the 1999 and 2000 Reformulated Gasoline Act (42 U.S.C. 6991 et seq.) is amended by on the day before the date of enactment of Survey Data, as collected by the Adminis- striking section 9010 and inserting the fol- this Act regarding the authority of States to trator; and lowing: limit the use of methyl tertiary butyl ether ‘‘(II) such other information as the Admin- ‘‘SEC. 9010. RELEASE PREVENTION AND COMPLI- in gasoline. istrator determines to be appropriate. ANCE. SEC. 4. WAIVER OF OXYGEN CONTENT REQUIRE- ‘‘(iii) APPLICABILITY.— ‘‘Funds made available under section MENT FOR REFORMULATED GASO- ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—The performance stand- 9011(2) from the Leaking Underground Stor- LINE. ards under this subparagraph shall be applied age Tank Trust Fund may be used for con- Section 211(k)(1) of the Clean Air Act (42 on an annual average importer or refinery- ducting inspections, or for issuing orders or U.S.C. 7545(k)(1)) is amended— by-refinery basis to reformulated gasoline bringing actions under this subtitle— (1) by striking ‘‘Within 1 year after the en- that is sold or introduced into commerce in ‘‘(1) by a State (pursuant to section actment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of a State for which the Governor waives the 9003(h)(7)) acting under— 1990,’’ and inserting the following: oxygenate requirement under subparagraph ‘‘(A) a program approved under section ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than Novem- (B)(i). 9004; or ber 15, 1991,’’; and ‘‘(II) MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS.—The ‘‘(B) State requirements regulating under- (2) by adding at the end the following: performance standards under this subpara- ground storage tanks that are similar or ‘‘(B) WAIVER OF OXYGEN CONTENT REQUIRE- graph shall not apply to the extent that any identical to this subtitle; and MENT.— requirement under section 202(l) is more ‘‘(2) by the Administrator, acting under ‘‘(i) AUTHORITY OF THE GOVERNOR.— stringent than the performance standards. this subtitle or a State program approved ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any ‘‘(III) STATE STANDARDS.—The performance under section 9004. other provision of this subsection, a Gov- standards under this subparagraph shall not

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5755 apply in any State that has received a waiv- (2) by inserting after subsection (n) the fol- eligible production facilities described in er under section 209(b). lowing: subparagraph (B) to the production of other ‘‘(IV) CREDIT PROGRAM.—The Adminis- ‘‘(o) ANALYSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL fuel additives that— trator shall provide for the granting of cred- CHANGES AND EMISSIONS MODEL.— ‘‘(i) will be consumed in nonattainment its for exceeding the performance standards ‘‘(1) ANTI-BACKSLIDING ANALYSIS.— areas; under this subparagraph in the same manner ‘‘(A) DRAFT ANALYSIS.—Not later than 4 ‘‘(ii) will assist the nonattainment areas in as provided in paragraph (7). years after the date of enactment of this sub- achieving attainment with a national pri- ‘‘(iv) STATUTORY PERFORMANCE STAND- section, the Administrator shall publish for mary ambient air quality standard; ARDS.— public comment a draft analysis of the ‘‘(iii) will not degrade air quality or sur- ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subclause changes in emissions of air pollutants and face or ground water quality or resources; (IV), if the regulations under clause (i)(I) air quality due to the use of motor vehicle and have not been promulgated by the date that fuel and fuel additives resulting from imple- ‘‘(iv) have been registered and tested in ac- is 270 days after the date of enactment of mentation of the amendments made by the cordance with the requirements of this sec- this subparagraph, the requirement de- Federal Reformulated Fuels Act of 2001. tion. scribed in subclause (III) shall be deemed to ‘‘(B) FINAL ANALYSIS.—After providing a ‘‘(B) ELIGIBLE PRODUCTION FACILITIES.—A be the performance standards under clause reasonable opportunity for comment but not production facility shall be eligible to re- (ii) and shall be applied in accordance with later than 5 years after the date of enact- ceive a grant under this paragraph if the pro- clause (iii). ment of this subsection, the Administrator duction facility— ‘‘(II) PUBLICATION IN FEDERAL REGISTER.— shall publish the analysis in final form. ‘‘(i) is located in the United States; and Not later than 30 days after the date of en- ‘‘(2) EMISSIONS MODEL.—For the purposes of ‘‘(ii) produced methyl tertiary butyl ether actment of this subparagraph, the Adminis- this subsection, as soon as the necessary for consumption in nonattainment areas dur- trator shall publish in the Federal Register, data are available, the Administrator shall ing the period— for each PADD, the percentage equal to the develop and finalize an emissions model that ‘‘(I) beginning on the date of enactment of average of the annual aggregate reductions reasonably reflects the effects of fuel charac- this paragraph; and in the PADD described in clause (ii)(I). teristics or components on emissions from ‘‘(II) ending on the effective date of the ban ‘‘(III) TOXIC AIR POLLUTANT EMISSIONS.— vehicles in the motor vehicle fleet during on the use of methyl tertiary butyl ether The annual aggregate emissions of toxic air calendar year 2005.’’. under paragraph (5). pollutants from baseline vehicles when using SEC. 7. ELIMINATION OF ETHANOL WAIVER. ‘‘(C) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— reformulated gasoline in each PADD shall be Section 211(h) of the Clean Air Act (42 There is authorized to be appropriated to not greater than— U.S.C. 7545(h)) is amended— carry out this paragraph $250,000,000 for each ‘‘(aa) the aggregate emissions of toxic air (1) by striking paragraph (4); and of fiscal years 2002 through 2004.’’. pollutants from baseline vehicles when using (2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as para- baseline gasoline in the PADD; reduced by graph (4). S. 952 ‘‘(bb) the quantity obtained by multiplying the aggregate emissions described in item SEC. 8. ADDITIONAL OPT-IN AREAS UNDER RE- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (aa) for the PADD by the percentage pub- FORMULATED GASOLINE PROGRAM. resentatives of the United States of America in lished under subclause (II) for the PADD. Section 211(k)(6) of the Clean Air Act (42 Congress assembled, U.S.C. 7545(k)(6)) is amended— ‘‘(IV) SUBSEQUENT REGULATIONS.—Through SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (1) by striking ‘‘(6) OPT-IN AREAS.—(A) promulgation of regulations under clause This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Public Safe- Upon’’ and inserting the following: (i)(I), the Administrator may modify the per- ty Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of ‘‘(6) OPT-IN AREAS.— formance standards established under sub- 2001’’. ‘‘(A) CLASSIFIED AREAS.— clause (I) to require each PADD to achieve a SEC. 2. DECLARATION OF PURPOSE AND POLICY. greater percentage reduction than the per- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—Upon’’; (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘(B) The Congress declares that the following is centage published under subclause (II) for the policy of the United States: the PADD.’’. If’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘(ii) EFFECT OF INSUFFICIENT DOMESTIC CA- (1) Labor-management relationships and SEC. 5. PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PACITY TO PRODUCE REFORMULATED GASO- partnerships are based on trust, mutual re- IMPACTS OF FUELS AND FUEL ADDI- spect, open communication, bilateral con- TIVES. LINE.—If’’; Section 211(b) of the Clean Air Act (42 (3) in subparagraph (A)(ii) (as so redesig- sensual problem solving, and shared account- U.S.C. 7545(b)) is amended— nated)— ability. Labor-management cooperation (1) in paragraph (2)— (A) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘sub- fully utilizes the strengths of both parties to (A) by striking ‘‘may also’’ and inserting paragraph (A)’’ and inserting ‘‘clause (i)’’; best serve the interests of the public, oper- ‘‘shall, on a regular basis,’’; and and ating as a team, to carry out the public safe- (B) by striking subparagraph (A) and in- (B) in the second sentence, by striking ty mission in a quality work environment. In serting the following: ‘‘this paragraph’’ and inserting ‘‘this sub- many public safety agencies it is the union ‘‘(A) to conduct tests to determine poten- paragraph’’; and that provides the institutional stability as tial public health and environmental effects (4) by adding at the end the following: elected leaders and appointees come and go. of the fuel or additive (including carcino- ‘‘(B) NONCLASSIFIED AREAS.— (2) The Federal Government needs to en- genic, teratogenic, or mutagenic effects); ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with sec- courage conciliation, mediation, and vol- and’’; and tion 110, a State may submit to the Adminis- untary arbitration to aid and encourage em- (2) by adding at the end the following: trator, and the Administrator may approve, ployers and their employees to reach and maintain agreements concerning rates of ‘‘(4) ETHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER.— a State implementation plan revision that pay, hours, and working conditions, and to ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years provides for application of the prohibition after the date of enactment of this para- specified in paragraph (5) in any portion of make all reasonable efforts through negotia- graph, the Administrator shall— the State that is not a covered area or an tions to settle their differences by mutual ‘‘(i) conduct a study on the effects on pub- area referred to in subparagraph (A)(i). agreement reached through collective bar- lic health, air quality, and water resources of ‘‘(ii) PERIOD OF EFFECTIVENESS.—Under gaining or by such methods as may be pro- increased use of, and the feasibility of using clause (i), the State implementation plan vided for in any applicable agreement for the as substitutes for methyl tertiary butyl shall establish a period of effectiveness for settlement of disputes. ether in gasoline— applying the prohibition specified in para- (3) The absence of adequate cooperation be- ‘‘(I) ethyl tertiary butyl ether; and graph (5) to a portion of a State that— tween public safety employers and employ- ‘‘(II) other ethers, as determined by the ‘‘(I) commences not later than 1 year after ees has implications for the security of em- Administrator; and the date of approval by the Administrator of ployees and can affect interstate and intra- ‘‘(ii) submit to the Committee on Energy the State implementation plan; and state commerce. The lack of such labor-man- and Commerce of the House of Representa- ‘‘(II) ends not earlier than 4 years after the agement cooperation can detrimentally im- tives and the Committee on Environment date of commencement under subclause (I).’’. pact the upgrading of police and fire services and Public Works of the Senate a report de- SEC. 9. MTBE MERCHANT PRODUCER CONVER- of local communities, the health and well- scribing the results of the study. SION ASSISTANCE. being of public safety officers, and the mo- rale of the fire and police departments. Addi- ‘‘(B) CONTRACTS FOR STUDY.—In carrying Section 211(c) of the Clean Air Act (42 out this paragraph, the Administrator may U.S.C. 7545(c)) (as amended by section 3(a)(3)) tionally, these factors could have significant enter into 1 or more contracts with non- is amended by adding at the end the fol- commercial repercussions. Moreover, pro- governmental entities.’’. lowing: viding minimal standards for collective bar- gaining negotiations in the public safety sec- SEC. 6. ANALYSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL ‘‘(6) MTBE MERCHANT PRODUCER CONVER- CHANGES. SION ASSISTANCE.— tor can prevent industrial strife between Section 211 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may labor and management that interferes with 7545) is amended— make grants to merchant producers of meth- the normal flow of commerce. (1) by redesignating subsection (o) as sub- yl tertiary butyl ether in the United States SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. section (p); and to assist the producers in the conversion of In this Act:

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(1) AUTHORITY.—The term ‘‘Authority’’ the rights and responsibilities described in stantially provide for such rights and respon- means the Federal Labor Relations Author- subsection (b). sibilities. ity. (2) SUBSEQUENT DETERMINATIONS.— (b) ROLE OF THE FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS (2) EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PER- (A) IN GENERAL.—A determination made AUTHORITY.—The Authority, to the extent SONNEL.—The term ‘‘emergency medical pursuant to paragraph (1) shall remain in ef- provided in this Act and in accordance with services personnel’’ means an individual who fect unless and until the Authority issues a regulations prescribed by the Authority, provides out-of-hospital emergency medical subsequent determination, in accordance shall— care, including an emergency medical tech- with the procedures set forth in subpara- (1) determine the appropriateness of units nician, paramedic, or first responder. graph (B). for labor organization representation; (3) EMPLOYER; PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY.—The (B) PROCEDURES FOR SUBSEQUENT DETER- (2) supervise or conduct elections to deter- terms ‘‘employer’’ and ‘‘public safety agen- MINATIONS.—Upon establishing that a mate- mine whether a labor organization has been cy’’ mean any State, political subdivision of rial change in State law or its interpretation selected as an exclusive representative by a a State, the District of Columbia, or any ter- has occurred, an employer or a labor organi- majority of the employees in an appropriate ritory or possession of the United States zation may submit a written request for a unit; that employs public safety officers. subsequent determination. If satisfied that a (3) resolve issues relating to the duty to (4) FIREFIGHTER.—The term ‘‘firefighter’’ material change in State law or its interpre- bargain in good faith; has the meaning given the term ‘‘employee tation has occurred, the Director shall issue (4) conduct hearings and resolve com- engaged in fire protection activities’’ in sec- a subsequent determination not later than 30 plaints of unfair labor practices; tion 3(y) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 days after receipt of such request. (5) resolve exceptions to the awards of arbi- U.S.C.203(y)). (3) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—Any State, political trators; and (5) LABOR ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘labor subdivision of a State, or person aggrieved (6) take such other actions as are nec- organization’’ means an organization com- by a determination of the Authority under essary and appropriate to effectively admin- posed in whole or in part of employees, in this section may, during the 60 day period ister this Act, including issuing subpoenas which employees participate, and which rep- beginning on the date on which the deter- requiring the attendance and testimony of resents such employees before public safety mination was made, petition any United witnesses and the production of documen- agencies concerning grievances, conditions States Court of Appeals in the circuit in tary or other evidence from any place in the of employment and related matters. which the person resides or transacts busi- United States, and administering oaths, tak- (6) LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.—The term ness or in the District of Columbia circuit, ing or ordering the taking of depositions, or- ‘‘law enforcement officer’’ has the meaning for judicial review. In any judicial review of dering responses to written interrogatories, given such term in section 1204(5) of the Om- a determination by the Authority, the proce- and receiving and examining witnesses. nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of dures contained in subsections (c) and (d) of (c) ENFORCEMENT.— 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796b(5)). section 7123 of title 5, United States Code, (1) AUTHORITY TO PETITION COURT.—The Au- (7) MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY.—The term shall be followed, except that any final de- thority may petition any United States ‘‘management employee’’ has the meaning termination of the Authority with respect to Court of Appeals with jurisdiction over the given such term under applicable State law questions of fact or law shall be found to be parties, or the United States Court of Ap- in effect on the date of enactment of this conclusive unless the court determines that peals for the District of Columbia Circuit, to Act. If no such State law is in effect, the the Authority’s decision was arbitrary and enforce any final orders under this section, term means an individual employed by a capricious. and for appropriate temporary relief or a re- public safety employer in a position that re- (b) RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.—In mak- straining order. Any petition under this sec- quires or authorizes the individual to formu- ing a determination described in subsection tion shall be conducted in accordance with late, determine, or influence the policies of (a), the Authority shall consider whether subsections (c) and (d) of section 7123 of title the employer. State law provides rights and responsibilities 5, United States Code, except that any final (8) PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER.—The term comparable to or greater than the following: order of the Authority with respect to ques- ‘‘public safety officer’’— (1) Granting public safety officers the right tions of fact or law shall be found to be con- (A) means an employee of a public safety to form and join a labor organization, which clusive unless the court determines that the agency who is a law enforcement officer, a may exclude management and supervisory Authority’s decision was arbitrary and capri- firefighter, or an emergency medical services employees, that is, or seeks to be, recognized cious. personnel; as the exclusive bargaining representative of (2) PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION.—Unless the (B) includes an individual who is tempo- such employees. Authority has filed a petition for enforce- rarily transferred to a supervisory or man- (2) Requiring public safety employers to ment as provided in paragraph (1), any party agement position; and recognize the employees’ labor organization (C) does not include a permanent super- has the right to file suit in a State court of (freely chosen by a majority of the employ- visory or management employee. competent jurisdiction to enforce compli- ees), to agree to bargain with the labor orga- ance with the regulations issued by the Au- (9) SUBSTANTIALLY PROVIDES.—The term nization, and to commit any agreements to ‘‘substantially provides’’ means compliance thority pursuant to subsection (b), and to en- writing in a contract or memorandum of un- with the essential requirements of this Act, force compliance with any order issued by derstanding. specifically, the right to form and join a the Authority pursuant to this section. The (3) Permitting bargaining over hours, labor organization, the right to bargain over right provided by this subsection to bring a wages, and terms and conditions of employ- wages, hours and conditions of employment, suit to enforce compliance with any order ment. the right to sign an enforceable contract, issued by the Authority pursuant to this sec- (4) Requiring an interest impasse resolu- and availability of some form of mechanism tion shall terminate upon the filing of a peti- tion mechanism, such as fact-finding, medi- to break an impasse, such as arbitration, me- tion seeking the same relief by the Author- ation, arbitration or comparable procedures. diation, or fact finding. ity. (5) Requiring enforcement through State (10) SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEE.—The term SEC. 6. STRIKES AND LOCKOUTS PROHIBITED. courts of— ‘‘supervisory employee’’ has the meaning A public safety employer, officer, or labor (A) all rights, responsibilities, and protec- given such term under applicable State law organization may not engage in a lockout, tions provided by State law and enumerated in effect on the date of enactment of this sickout, work slowdown, or strike or engage in this section; and Act. If no such State law is in effect, the in any other action that is designed to com- (B) any written contract or memorandum term means an individual, employed by a pel an employer, officer, or labor organiza- of understanding. public safety employer, who— tion to agree to the terms of a proposed con- (c) FAILURE TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.—If tract and that will measurably disrupt the (A) has the authority in the interest of the the Authority determines, acting pursuant delivery of emergency services, except that employer to hire, direct, assign, promote, re- to its authority under subsection (a), that a it shall not be a violation of this section for ward, transfer, furlough, lay off, recall, sus- State does not substantially provide for the an employer, officer, or labor organization to pend, discipline, or remove public safety offi- rights and responsibilities described in sub- cers, to adjust their grievances, or to effec- section (b), such State shall be subject to the refuse to provide services not required by the tively recommend such action, if the exer- regulations and procedures described in sec- terms and conditions of an existing contract. cise of the authority is not merely routine or tion 5. SEC. 7. EXISTING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS AND AGREEMENTS. clerical in nature but requires the consistent SEC. 5. ROLE OF FEDERAL LABOR RELATIONS exercise of independent judgment; and AUTHORITY. A certification, recognition, election-held, (B) devotes a majority of time at work ex- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year collective bargaining agreement or memo- ercising such authority. after the date of enactment of this Act, the randum of understanding which has been SEC. 4. DETERMINATION OF RIGHTS AND RE- Authority shall issue regulations in accord- issued, approved, or ratified by any public SPONSIBILITIES. ance with the rights and responsibilities de- employee relations board or commission or (a) DETERMINATION.— scribed in section 4(b) establishing collective by any State or political subdivision or its (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days bargaining procedures for public safety em- agents (management officials) in effect on after the date of enactment of this Act, the ployers and officers in States which the Au- the day before the date of enactment of this Authority shall make a determination as to thority has determined, acting pursuant to Act shall not be invalidated by the enact- whether a State substantially provides for its authority under section 4(a), do not sub- ment of this Act.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5757 SEC. 8. CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLIANCE. of the distribution provided for under para- (i) The Western Shoshone Te-Moak Tribe. (a) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this Act graph (4) shall be held by the Secretary in (ii) The Duckwater Shoshone Tribe. shall be construed— supervised individual Indian money ac- (iii) The Yomba Shoshone Tribe. (1) to invalidate or limit the remedies, counts. The funds from such accounts shall (iv) The Ely Shoshone Tribe. rights, and procedures of any law of any be disbursed over a period of 4 years in pay- (v) The Western Shoshone Business Council State or political subdivision of any State or ments equaling 25 percent of the principal, of the Duck Valley Reservation. jurisdiction that provides collective bar- plus the interest earned on that portion of (vi) The Fallon Band of Western Shoshone. gaining rights for public safety officers that the per capita share. The first payment shall (vii) The at large community. are equal to or greater than the rights pro- be disbursed to individuals who have reached (C) Each member of the Committee shall vided under this Act; or the age of 18 years if such individuals are serve for a term of 4 years. If a vacancy re- (2) to prevent a State from prohibiting bar- deemed legally competent. Subsequent pay- mains unfilled in the membership of the gaining over issues which are traditional and ments shall be disbursed within 90 days of Committee for a period in excess of 60 days, customary management functions, except as the individual’s following 3 birthdays. the Committee shall appoint a replacement provided in section 4(b)(3). (6) All funds distributed under this Act are from among qualified members of the organi- (b) COMPLIANCE.—No State shall preempt subject to the provisions of section 7 of Pub- zation for which the replacement is being laws or ordinances of any of its political sub- lic Law 93-134 (25 U.S.C. 1407). made and such member shall serve until the divisions if such laws provide collective bar- (7) All per capita shares belonging to living organization to be represented designates a gaining rights for public safety officers that competent adults certified as eligible to replacement. are equal to or greater than the rights pro- share in the judgment fund distribution (D) The Secretary shall consult with the vided under this Act. under this section, and the interest earned Committee on the management and invest- SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. on those shares, that remain unpaid for a pe- ment of the funds subject to distribution There are authorized to be appropriated riod of 6-years shall be added to the principal under this section. such sums as may be necessary to carry out funds that are held and invested in accord- (E) The Committee shall have the author- the provisions of this Act. ance with section 3, except that in the case ity to disburse the accumulated interest of a minor, such 6-year period shall not begin fund under this Act in accordance with the S. 958 to run until the minor reaches the age of ma- terms of this Act. The Committee shall be Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- jority. responsible for ensuring that the funds pro- resentatives of the United States of America in (8) Any other residual principal and inter- vided through grants and assistance under Congress assembled, est funds remaining after the distribution paragraph (1)(C) are utilized in a manner under paragraph (4) is complete shall be SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. consistent with the terms of this Act. In ac- added to the principal funds that are held This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Western cordance with paragraph (1)(C)(i)(II), the and invested in accordance with section 3. Shoshone Claims Distribution Act’’. Committee may use a portion of the interest (9) Receipt of a share of the judgment SEC. 2. DISTRIBUTION OF DOCKET 326–K FUNDS. funds to pay all of the reasonable and nec- funds under this section shall not be con- essary expenses of the Committee, including The funds appropriated in satisfaction of strued as a waiver of any existing treaty the judgment award granted to the Western per diem rates for attendance at meetings rights pursuant to the ‘‘1863 Treaty of Ruby that are the same as those paid to Federal Shoshone Indians in Docket Number 326–K Valley’’, inclusive of all Articles I through employees in the same geographic location. before the Indian Claims Commission, in- VIII, and shall not prevent any Western Sho- (F) The Committee shall develop written cluding all earned interest, shall be distrib- shone Tribe or Band or individual Shoshone rules and procedures that include such mat- uted as follows: Indian from pursuing other rights guaran- ters as operating procedures, rules of con- (1) The Secretary shall establish a Western teed by law. Shoshone Judgment Roll consisting of all duct, eligibility criteria for receipt of edu- SEC. 3. DISTRIBUTION OF DOCKETS 326–A–1 AND cational grants or assistance (such criteria Western Shoshones who— 326–A–3. 1 to be consistent with this Act), application (A) have at least ⁄4 degree of Western Sho- The funds appropriated in satisfaction of shone Blood; the judgment awards granted to the Western selection procedures, appeal procedures, fund (B) are citizens of the United States; and Shoshone Indians in Docket Numbers 326–A– disbursement procedures, and fund (C) are living on the date of enactment of 1 and 326–A–3 before the United States Court recoupment procedures. Such rules and pro- this Act. of Claims, and the funds referred to under cedures shall be subject to the approval of (2) Any individual determined or certified paragraphs (7) and (8) of section 2, together the Secretary. A portion of the interest as eligible by the Secretary to receive a per with all earned interest, shall be distributed funds in the Trust Fund, not to exceed capita payment from any other judgment as follows: $100,000, may be used by the Committee to fund awarded by the Indian Claims Commis- (1)(A) Not later than 120 days after the date pay the expenses associated with developing sion, the United States Claims Court, or the of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall such rules and procedures. At the discretion United States Court of Federal Claims, that establish in the Treasury of the United of the Committee, and with the approval of was appropriated on or before the date of en- States a trust fund to be known as the the appropriate tribal governing body, juris- actment of this Act, shall not be eligible for ‘‘Western Shoshone Educational Trust diction to hear appeals of the Committee’s enrollment under this Act. Fund’’ for the benefit of the Western Sho- decisions may be exercised by a tribal court, (3) The Secretary shall publish in the Fed- shone members. There shall be credited to or a court of Indian offenses operated under eral Register rules and regulations governing the Trust Fund the funds described in the section 11 of title 25, Code of Federal Regula- the establishment of the Western Shoshone matter preceding this paragraph. tions. Judgment Roll and shall utilize any docu- (B) The principal in the Trust Fund shall (G) The Committee shall employ an inde- ments acceptable to the Secretary in estab- not be expended or disbursed. The Trust pendent certified public accountant to pre- lishing proof of eligibility. The Secretary’s Fund shall be invested as provided for in sec- pare an annual financial statement that in- determination on all applications for enroll- tion 1 of the Act of June 24, 1938 (25 U.S.C. cludes the operating expenses of the Com- ment under this paragraph shall be final. 162a). mittee and the total amount of educational (4) Upon completing the Western Shoshone (C)(i) All accumulated and future interest grants or assistance disbursed for the fiscal Judgment Roll under paragraph (1), the Sec- and income from the Trust Fund shall be dis- year for which the statement is being pre- retary shall make a per capita distribution tributed, subject to clause (ii)— pared under this section. The Committee of 100 percent of the funds described in this (I) as educational grants and as other shall compile a list of names of all individ- section, in a sum as equal as possible, to forms of educational assistance determined uals approved to receive such grants or as- each person listed on the Roll. appropriate by the Administrative Com- sistance during such fiscal year. The finan- (5)(A) With respect to the distribution of mittee established under paragraph (2) to in- cial statement and the list shall be distrib- funds under this section, the per capita dividual Western Shoshone members as re- uted to each organization represented on the shares of living competent adults who have quired under this Act; and Committee and the Secretary and copies reached the age of 19 years on the date of the (II) to pay the reasonable and necessary ex- shall be made available to the Western Sho- distribution provided for under paragraph penses of such Administrative Committee (as shone members upon request. (4), shall be paid directly to them. defined in the written rules and procedures SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS (B) The per capita shares of deceased indi- of such Committee). In this Act: viduals shall be distributed to their heirs and (ii) Funds shall not be distributed under (1) ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE; COM- legatees in accordance with regulations pre- this paragraph on a per capita basis. MITTEE.—The terms ‘‘Administrative Com- scribed by the Secretary. (2)(A) An Administrative Committee to mittee’’ and ‘‘Committee’’ mean the Admin- (C) The shares of legally incompetent indi- oversee the distribution of the educational istrative Committee established under sec- viduals shall be administered pursuant to grants and assistance authorized under para- tion 3(2). regulations and procedures established by graph (1)(C) shall be established as provided (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ the Secretary under section 3(b)(3) of Public for in this paragraph. means the Secretary of the Interior. Law 93-134 (25 U.S.C. 1403(b)(3)). (B) The Administrative Committee shall (3) TRUST FUND.—The term ‘‘Trust Fund’’ (D) The shares of minors and individuals consist of 1 representative from each of the means the Western Shoshone Educational who are under the age of 19 years on the date following organizations: Trust Fund established under section 3(1).

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(4) WESTERN SHOSHONE MEMBERS.—The S. 960 SEC. 3. PRESERVATION OF OPEN COMPETITION term ‘‘Western Shoshone members’’ means Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT NEU- TRALITY. an individual who appears on the Western resentatives of the United States of America in (a) PROHIBITION.— Shoshone Judgment Roll established under Congress assembled, section 2(1), or an individual who is the lin- (1) GENERAL RULE.—The head of each exec- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. eal descendant of an individual appearing on utive agency that awards any construction This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Medicare the roll, and who— contract after the date of enactment of this Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act (A) satisfies all eligibility criteria estab- Act, or that obligates funds pursuant to such of 2001’’. lished by the Administrative Committee a contract, shall ensure that the agency, and under section 3(F); SEC. 2. COVERAGE OF MEDICAL NUTRITION any construction manager acting on behalf (B) fulfills all application requirements es- THERAPY SERVICES FOR BENE- of the Federal Government with respect to FICIARIES WITH CARDIOVASCULAR such contract, in its bid specifications, tablished by the Committee; and DISEASES. (C) agrees to utilize funds distributed in project agreements, or other controlling doc- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1861(s)(2)(V) of accordance with section 3(1)(C)(i)(I) in a uments does not— the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (A) require or prohibit a bidder, offeror, manner approved by the Committee for edu- 1395x(s)(2)(V)), as added by subsection (a) of cational purposes. contractor, or subcontractor from entering section 105 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and into, or adhering to, agreements with 1 or SEC. 5. REGULATIONS. SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection more labor organization, with respect to The Secretary may promulgate such regu- Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2763A–471), as enacted that construction project or another related lations as are necessary to carry out this into law by section 1(a)(6) of Public Law 106– construction project; or Act. 554, is amended to read as follows: (B) otherwise discriminate against a bid- ‘‘(V) medical nutrition therapy services (as der, offeror, contractor, or subcontractor be- defined in subsection (vv)(1)) in the case of a cause such bidder, offeror, contractor, or S. 959 beneficiary— subcontractor— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ‘‘(i) with a cardiovascular disease (includ- (i) became a signatory, or otherwise ad- resentatives of the United States of America in ing congestive heart failure, arteriosclerosis, hered to, an agreement with 1 or more labor Congress assembled, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and organization with respect to that construc- hypercholesterolemia), diabetes, or a renal SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. tion project or another related construction disease (or a combination of such conditions) project; or This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Montana who— (ii) refused to become a signatory, or oth- Rural Aviation Improvement Act’’. ‘‘(I) has not received diabetes outpatient erwise adhere to, an agreement with 1 or SEC. 2. MONTANA RURAL AVIATION IMPROVE- self-management training services within a more labor organization with respect to that MENT. time period determined by the Secretary; construction project or another related con- ‘‘(II) is not receiving maintenance dialysis (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 40113 of title 49, struction project. United States Code, is amended by adding at for which payment is made under section (2) APPLICATION OF PROHIBITION.—The pro- the end the following: 1881; and visions of this section shall not apply to con- ‘‘(III) meets such other criteria determined tracts awarded prior to the date of enact- ‘‘(g) APPLICATION OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS by the Secretary after consideration of pro- ment of this Act, and subcontracts awarded TO MONTANA.—In amending title 14, Code of tocols established by dietitian or nutrition Federal Regulations, in a manner affecting pursuant to such contracts regardless of the professional organizations; or date of such subcontracts. intrastate aviation in Montana, the Admin- ‘‘(ii) with a combination of such conditions istrator of the Federal Aviation Administra- (3) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in who— paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit a tion shall consider the impact of severe ‘‘(I) is not described in clause (i) because of weather conditions on Montana’s aviation contractor or subcontractor from volun- the application of subclause (I) or (II) of such tarily entering into an agreement described public and shall, on the basis of such consid- clause; erations, establish regulatory distinctions in such paragraph. ‘‘(II) receives such medical nutrition ther- (b) RECIPIENTS OF GRANTS AND OTHER AS- consistent with those applied to the State of apy services in a coordinated manner (as de- SISTANCE.—The head of each executive agen- Alaska for mike-in-hand weather observa- termined appropriate by the Secretary) with cy that awards grants, provides financial as- tion.’’. any services described in such subclauses sistance, or enters into cooperative agree- (b) IMPROVED AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION that the beneficiary is receiving; and ments for construction projects after the ON WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.— ‘‘(III) meets such other criteria determined date of enactment of this Act, shall ensure (1) FINDING.—Congress finds that the on- by the Secretary after consideration of pro- that— site certified weather observation programs tocols established by dietitian or nutrition (1) the bid specifications, project agree- at Service Level D sites in Montana are part professional organizations;’’. ments, or other controlling documents for of the essential air services in Montana and (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment such construction projects of a recipient of a are frequently used by pilots of aircraft made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if grant or financial assistance, or by the par- under emergency circumstances. included in the enactment of such section ties to a cooperative agreement, do not con- (2) MIKE-IN-HAND WEATHER OBSERVATION.— 105. tain any of the requirements or prohibitions (A) REQUIREMENT.—On-site weather observ- described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of sub- ers at sites referred to in paragraph (1) shall S. 962 section (a)(1); or use a mike-in-hand weather observation and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (2) the bid specifications, project agree- reporting technique to correct and supple- resentatives of the United States of America in ments, or other controlling documents for ment weather information derived from Congress assembled, such construction projects of a construction Automated Surface Observation Sensors manager acting on behalf of a recipient or SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (ASOS) at the sites. party described in paragraph (1), do not con- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Government (B) MIKE-IN-HAND TECHNIQUE.—For the pur- tain any of the requirements or prohibitions Neutrality in Contracting Act’’. poses of this paragraph, a mike-in-hand described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of sub- weather observation and reporting technique SEC. 2. PURPOSES. section (a)(1) is a routine practice by which a weather ob- It is the purpose of this Act to— (c) FAILURE TO COMPLY.—If an executive server uses radio communication to report (1) promote and ensure open competition agency, a recipient of a grant or financial as- information on weather observations di- on Federal and federally funded or assisted sistance from an executive agency, a party rectly to a pilot requesting the information, construction projects; to a cooperative agreement with an execu- thereby ensuring that the pilot has nearly (2) maintain Federal Government neu- tive agency, or a construction manager act- real-time access to the information. trality towards the labor relations of Federal ing on behalf of such an agency, recipient or (C) PERSONNEL TO WHICH APPLICABLE.—This Government contractors on Federal and fed- party, fails to comply with subsection (a) or paragraph applies to— erally funded or assisted construction (b), the head of the executive agency award- (i) on-site weather observers who are Fed- projects; ing the contract, grant, or assistance, or en- eral Aviation Administration employees, Na- (3) reduce construction costs to the Fed- tering into the agreement, involved shall tional Weather Service employees, other eral Government and to the taxpayers; take such action, consistent with law, as the Federal Government employees, or State (4) expand job opportunities, especially for head of the agency determines to be appro- employees; and small and disadvantaged businesses; and priate. (ii) persons providing on-site weather ob- (5) prevent discrimination against Federal (d) EXEMPTIONS.— servation services on a full-time or part-time Government contractors or their employees (1) SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.— basis under a contract for such services en- based upon labor affiliation or the lack (A) IN GENERAL.—The head of an executive tered into by an official of the Federal Gov- thereof, thereby promoting the economical, agency may exempt a particular project, ernment, an official of the Government of nondiscriminatory, and efficient administra- contract, subcontract, grant, or cooperative Montana, or an official of a political subdivi- tion and completion of Federal and federally agreement from the requirements of 1 or sion of Montana. funded or assisted construction projects. more of the provisions of subsections (a) and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5759 (b) if the head of such agency determines Whereas the loss of these men and women Whereas Korea is a major exporter of that special circumstances exist that require stands in testament to the risks undertaken motor vehicles and automotive parts to the an exemption in order to avert an imminent by all members of the Armed Services each United States, reaching over a total value of threat to public health or safety or to serve day as they carry out their duty to support $5,910,000,000 last year, compared to a total the national security. and defend the Constitution: Now, therefore, value of $480,000,000 in United States motor (B) DEFINITION.—For purposes of subpara- be it vehicles and automotive parts exported to graph (A), a finding of ‘‘special cir- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Sen- Korea last year, resulting in a total auto- cumstances’’ may not be based on the possi- ate— motive trade deficit of $5,300,000,000; bility or existence of a labor dispute con- (1) to designate May 28, 2001, as a special Whereas the extremely low level of United cerning contractors or subcontractors that day for recognizing the sacrifice of the mem- States vehicle sales in the Republic of Korea are nonsignatories to, or that otherwise do bers of the Armed Forces killed in hostile ac- means that there is great difficulty in selling not adhere to, agreements with 1 or more tion since the end of the Vietnam War, and United States made automotive components, labor organization, or labor disputes con- the sacrifices of the families of the members; systems, and parts in Korea; cerning employees on the project who are (2) to make the designation under para- Whereas 1,057,620 motor vehicles were sold not members of, or affiliated with, a labor graph (1) on May 28, 2001, in light of the tra- in the Republic of Korea in 2000, only 4,414 organization. ditional Memorial Day recognition of the (or 0.42 percent) were imported and only 1,268 (2) ADDITIONAL EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN veterans of the United States who have given of those vehicles (or 0.12 percent) were made PROJECTS.—The head of an executive agency, their lives in defense of our Nation; in the United States; upon the application of an awarding author- (3) to recognize that we live in a time of Whereas one Korean auto maker maintains ity, a recipient of grants or financial assist- international unrest and that military serv- monopolistic control of over 75 percent of ance, a party to a cooperative agreement, or ice in such a time is inherently dangerous Korea’s domestic market; and a construction manager acting on behalf of and requires the willingness to face the most Whereas some Korean organizations and any of such entities, may exempt a par- extreme hazards at unexpected times and institutions continue to support anti- ticular project from the requirements of any places; and competitive activities that perpetuate en- or all of the provisions of subsections (a) or (4) to acknowledge that the people of the trenched commercial interests at the ex- (c), if the agency head finds— United States owe a debt of gratitude to all pense of free trade, Korean consumers, and (A) that the awarding authority, recipient members of the Armed Services who place the overall Korean economy: Now, therefore, of grants or financial assistance, party to a themselves in harm’s way each day, and to be it cooperative agreement, or construction man- their families. Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- ager acting on behalf of any of such entities resentatives concurring), That Congress— had issued or was a party to, as of the date S. CON. RES. 43 (1) believes strongly that an economically of the enactment of this Act, bid specifica- stable Republic of Korea is in the best over- tions, project agreements, agreements with Whereas the Government of the Republic all foreign policy and economic interests of one or more labor organizations, or other of Korea over many years has provided aid to the United States; controlling documents, with respect to that the Korean automotive industry enabling (2) notes that past practices, such as pro- particular project, which contained any of that industry to develop into the fourth larg- tection from international competition, pref- the requirements or prohibitions set forth in est automotive industry in the world, after erential access to credit, low interest loans, subsection (a)(1); and the United States, Japan, and the European and the policy of providing assistance to (B) that one or more construction con- Union; chaebols in general, and the automotive sec- tracts subject to such requirements or prohi- Whereas the domestic automotive market tor specifically, contributed to the 1997–1998 bitions had been awarded as of the date of of the Republic of Korea was completely Asian financial crisis, threatened the eco- the enactment of this Act. closed to all international automotive manu- nomic stability of the Republic of Korea and (e) FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATORY facturers until 1990, and not completely open undermined the relationship between the COUNCIL.—With respect to Federal contracts to all automotive manufacturers until 1999; United States and the Republic of Korea; to which this section applies, not later than Whereas in response to complaints by the (3) believes that economic policies and 60 days after the date of enactment of this United States that the Government of the practices effectively limiting United States Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Republic of Korea was practicing unfair manufacturers’ access to the Korean auto- Council shall take appropriate action to trade in the automotive sector, and that motive sector are inconsistent with the gen- amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to there was continuing anti-import bias and eral trend toward a market-oriented ap- implement the provisions of this section. increasing disparity in market access for for- proach, and that the relationship between (f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: eign motor vehicles, the Government of the United States and the Republic of Korea (1) CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT.—The term Korea signed two Memorandums of Under- has been, and will continue to be, signifi- ‘‘construction contract’’ means any contract standing (MOU) with the United States in cantly harmed by unfair treatment of im- for the construction, rehabilitation, alter- 1995 and 1998 in an effort to help increase for- ports of United States motor vehicles; ation, conversion, extension, or repair of eign motor vehicle access to the Korean (4) calls on the Republic of Korea to imme- buildings, highways, or other improvements automotive market; diately end the practices that have led to the to real property. Whereas in the 1998 MOU, the Government disparity in market access, as well as to take (2) EXECUTIVE AGENCY.—The term ‘‘execu- of the Republic of Korea pledged specifically proactive steps to repair the damage done by tive agency’’ has the meaning given such to simplify its tax regime in a manner that past policies and practices; term in section 105 of title 5, United States enhanced market access for foreign motor (5) calls on the Republic of Korea to meet Code, except that such term shall not in- vehicles, improve the perception of foreign the letter and spirit of the commitments clude the General Accounting Office. motor vehicles in Korea, simplify and contained in the 1998 Memorandum of Under- (3) LABOR ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘labor streamline Korea’s type-approval system standing it signed with the United States; organization’’ has the meaning given such procedures for foreign motor vehicles and and term in section 701(d) of the Civil Rights Act other standards issues, and establish a mort- (6) calls on the United States Trade Rep- of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e(d)). gage system for motor vehicles; resentative, the Secretary of Commerce, and Whereas 3 years after signing the 1998 S. RES. 94 the Secretary of State to monitor and report MOU, the Government of the Republic of to Congress on the steps that have been Whereas the House and Senate have passed Korea has not substantially increased mar- taken to end the disparity in market access measuresthat will expedite the long-overdue ket access for foreign motor vehicles and its for imported motor vehicles in the Republic memorial commemorating the sacrifices of motor vehicle market still does not operate of Korea. those who fought and died in World War II; according to market principles, as evidenced Whereas with the completion of the World by the fact that the share of the market held AMENDMENT NO. 767 (AS MODIFIED) War II Memorial, there will be memorials in by foreign motor vehicles was lower in 2000 At the end of subtitle A of title VIII add the capital of our Nation for each of the than it was in 1998, and remains the lowest of the following: major conflicts of the last century; any industrialized nation; SEC. ll. EXPANSION OF WORK OPPORTUNITY Whereas approximately 650 members of the Whereas 3 years after signing the 1998 TAX CREDIT. Armed Services have been killed in hostile MOU, the Government of the Republic of (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 51(d)(1) (relating action since the end of the Vietnam War; Korea has not made sufficient advances in to members of targeted groups) is amended Whereas the circumstances surrounding simplifying its tax regime for motor vehicles by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of subparagraph these deaths have been characterized both by or improving the perception of foreign motor (G), by striking the period at the end of sub- large scale conflicts and a number of smaller vehicles in Korea; paragraph (H) and inserting ‘‘, or’’, and by incidents and actions which have received Whereas 3 years after signing the 1998 adding at the end the following: little attention; MOU, the Government of the Republic of ‘‘(I) a qualified low-income veteran.’’ Whereas the sacrifice of these men and Korea has not taken the necessary steps to (b) QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME VETERAN.—Sec- women is held as dearly by their fellow citi- implement the MOU fully and effectively, as tion 51(d) (relating to members of targeted zens as the sacrifice of those claimed by ear- evidenced by the extraordinarily low foreign groups) is amended by redesignating para- lier struggles; and motor vehicle presence in Korea; graphs (10) through (12) as paragraphs (11)

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY S5760 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 through (13), respectively, and by inserting Sec. 5. Retroactive applicability of ‘‘(a)(1) Subject to an election under para- after paragraph (9) the following: increase in maximum SGLI benefit graph (2), any policy of insurance purchased ‘‘(10) QUALIFIED LOW-INCOME VETERAN.— for members dying in performance by the Secretary under section 1966 of this ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘qualified low- of duty on or after October 1, 2000. title shall automatically insure the fol- income veteran’ means any veteran whose Sec. 6. Expansion of outreach efforts lowing persons against death: gross income for the taxable year preceding to eligible dependents...... ‘‘(A) In the case of any member of a uni- the taxable year including the hiring date, Sec. 7. Technical amendments to the formed service on active duty (other than ac- was below the poverty line (as defined by the Montgomery GI Bill statute...... tive duty for training)— Office of Management and Budget) for such Sec. 8. Miscellaneous technical ‘‘(i) the member; and preceding taxable year . amendments...... ‘‘(ii) each insurable dependent of the mem- ‘‘(B) VETERAN.—The term ‘veteran’ has the SEC. 2. REFERENCES TO TITLE 38, UNITED ber. meaning given such term by paragraph STATES CODE. ‘‘(B) Any member of a uniformed service on (3)(B). Except as otherwise expressly provided, active duty for training or inactive duty whenever in this Act an amendment or re- ‘‘(C) SPECIAL RULES FOR DETERMINING training scheduled in advance by competent peal is expressed in terms of an amendment AMOUNT OF CREDIT.—For purposes of applying authority. to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, this subpart to wages paid or incurred to any ‘‘(C) In the case of any member of the the reference shall be considered to be made qualified low-income veteran— Ready Reserve of a uniformed service who to a section or other provision of title 38, ‘‘(i) subsection (a) shall be applied by sub- meets the qualifications set forth in section United States Code. stituting ‘50 percent of the qualified first- 1965(5)(B) of this title— SEC. 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS UNDER year wages and 25 percent of the qualified CHAMPVA FOR VETERANS’ SUR- ‘‘(i) the member; and second-year wages’ for ‘40 percent of the VIVORS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ‘‘(ii) each insurable dependent of the mem- qualified first year wages’, and HOSPITAL INSURANCE BENEFITS ber. ‘‘(ii) in lieu of paragraphs (2) and (3) of sub- UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. ‘‘(2)(A) A member may elect in writing not section (b), the following definitions and spe- Subsection (d) of section 1713 is amended to to be insured under this subchapter. cial rule shall apply: read as follows: ‘‘(B) A member may elect in writing not to ‘‘(I) QUALIFIED FIRST-YEAR WAGES.—The ‘‘(d)(1)(A) An individual otherwise eligible insure the member’s spouse under this sub- term ‘qualified first-year wages’ means, with for medical care under this section who is chapter. respect to any individual, qualified wages at- also entitled to hospital insurance benefits ‘‘(3)(A) Subject to subparagraphs (B) and tributable to service rendered during the 1- under part A of the medicare program is eli- (C), the amount for which a person is insured year period beginning with the day the indi- gible for medical care under this section under this subchapter is as follows: vidual begins work for the employer. only if the individual is also enrolled in the ‘‘(i) In the case of a member, $250,000. ‘‘(II) QUALIFIED SECOND-YEAR WAGES.—The supplementary medical insurance program ‘‘(ii) In the case of a member’s spouse, term ‘qualified second-year wages’ means, under part B of the medicare program. $100,000. with respect to any individual, qualified ‘‘(B) The limitation in subparagraph (A) ‘‘(iii) In the case of a member’s child, does not apply to an individual who— wages attributable to service rendered dur- $10,000. ‘‘(i) has attained 65 years of age as of the ing the 1-year period beginning on the day ‘‘(B) A member may elect in writing to be date of the enactment of the Veterans’ Sur- after the last day of the 1-year period with insured or to insure the member’s spouse in vivor Benefits Improvements Act of 2001; and respect to such individual determined under an amount less than the amount provided for ‘‘(ii) is not enrolled in the supplementary subclause (I). under subparagraph (A). The member may medical insurance program under part B of not elect to insure the member’s child in an ‘‘(III) ONLY FIRST $20,000 OF WAGES PER YEAR the medicare program as of that date. amount less than $10,000. The amount of in- TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.—The amount of the ‘‘(2) Subject to paragraph (3), if an indi- qualified first and second year wages which surance so elected shall, in the case of a vidual described in paragraph (1) receives member or spouse, be evenly divisible by may be taken into account with respect to medical care for which payment may be any individual shall not exceed $20,000 per $10,000. made under both this section and the medi- ‘‘(C) In no case may the amount of insur- year.’’. care program, the amount payable for such ance coverage under this subsection of a (c) PERMANENCE OF CREDIT.—Section medical care under this section shall be the member’s spouse exceed the amount of insur- 51(c)(4) (relating to termination) is amended amount by which (A) the costs for such med- ance coverage of the member. by inserting ‘‘(except for wages paid to a ical care exceed (B) the sum of— ‘‘(4)(A) An insurable dependent of a mem- qualified low-income veteran)’’ after ‘‘indi- ‘‘(i) the amount payable for such medical ber is not insured under this chapter unless vidual’’. care under the medicare program; and the member is insured under this subchapter. (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments ‘‘(ii) the total amount paid or payable for ‘‘(B) An insurable dependent who is a child made by this section shall apply to individ- such medical care by third party payers may not be insured at any time by the insur- uals who begin work for the employer after other than the medicare program. ance coverage under this chapter of more the date of the enactment of this Act. ‘‘(3) The amount payable under this sub- than one member. If an insurable dependent On page 9, strike the table between lines 11 section for medical care may not exceed the who is a child is otherwise eligible to be in- and 12 and insert: total amount that would be paid under sub- sured by the coverage of more than one section (b) if payment for such medical care member under this chapter, the child shall The corresponding percentages were made solely under subsection (b). be insured by the coverage of the member shall be substituted for the fol- ‘‘(4) In this paragraph: In the case of taxable years begin- whose eligibility for insurance under this ning during calendar year: lowing percentages: ‘‘(A) The term ‘medicare program’ means subchapter occurred first, except that if that the program of health insurance adminis- 28% 31% 36% 39.6% member does not have legal custody of the tered by the Secretary of Health and Human child, the child shall be insured by the cov- 2002, 2003, and 2004 ...... 27% 30% 35% 38.60% Services under title XVIII of the Social Se- erage of the member who has legal custody 2005 and 2006 ...... 26% 29% 34% 37.60% curity Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.). 2007 and thereafter ...... 25% 28% 33% 36.05% of the child. ‘‘(B) The term ‘third party’ has the mean- ‘‘(5) The insurance shall be effective with ing given that term in section 1729(i)(3) of respect to a member and the insurable de- AMENDMENT NO. 790 this title.’’. pendents of the member on the latest of the Strike all after the enacting clause and in- SEC. 4. FAMILY COVERAGE UNDER following dates: sert the following: SERVICEMEMBERS’ GROUP LIFE IN- ‘‘(A) The first day of active duty or active SURANCE. duty for training. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) INSURABLE DEPENDENTS.—(1) Section (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as 1965 is amended by adding at the end the fol- ‘‘(B) The beginning of a period of inactive the ‘‘Veterans’ Survivor Benefits Improve- lowing new paragraph: duty training scheduled in advance by com- ments Act of 2001’’. ‘‘(10) The term ‘insurable dependent’, with petent authority. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- respect to a member, means the following: ‘‘(C) The first day a member of the Ready tents for this Act is as follows: ‘‘(A) The member’s spouse. Reserve meets the qualifications set forth in ‘‘(B) The member’s child, as defined in the section 1965(5)(B) of this title. Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. first sentence of section 101(4)(A) of this ‘‘(D) The date certified by the Secretary to Sec. 2. References to title 38, United title.’’. the Secretary concerned as the date States Code...... (2) Section 101(4)(A) is amended in the mat- Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance under Sec. 3. Eligibility for benefits under ter preceding clause (i) by inserting ‘‘(other this subchapter for the class or group con- CHAMPVA for veterans’ survivors than with respect to a child who is an insur- cerned takes effect. who are eligible for hospital insur- able dependent under section 1965(10)(B) of ‘‘(E) In the case of an insurable dependent ance benefits under the medicare such chapter)’’ after ‘‘except for purposes of who is a spouse, the date of marriage of the program...... chapter 19 of this title’’. spouse to the member. Sec. 4. Family coverage under (b) INSURANCE COVERAGE.—(1) Subsection ‘‘(F) In the case of an insurable dependent Servicemembers’ Group Life Insur- (a) of section 1967 is amended to read as fol- who is a child, the date of birth of such child ance...... lows: or, if the child is not the natural child of the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00098 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5761 member, the date on which the child ac- (3) Subsection (b)(1)(A) of such section is plication for conversion made to the partici- quires status as an insurable dependent of amended by inserting ‘‘(to insure against pating company selected by the spouse and the member.’’. death of the member only)’’ after ‘‘converted payment of the required premiums. Conver- (2) Subsection (c) of such section is amend- to Veterans’ Group Life Insurance’’. sion of such policy to Veterans’ Group Life ed by striking the first sentence and insert- (d) PREMIUMS.—Section 1969 is amended by Insurance is prohibited. ing the following: ‘‘If a person eligible for in- adding at the end the following new sub- ‘‘(B) In the case of a policy purchased surance under this subchapter is not so in- sections: under this subchapter for an insurable de- sured, or is insured for less than the max- ‘‘(g)(1)(A) During any period in which a pendent who is a child, such policy may not imum amount provided for the person under spouse of a member is insured under this be converted under this subsection.’’. subparagraph (A) of subsection (a)(3), by rea- subchapter and the member is on active (g) EFFECTIVE DATE AND INITIAL IMPLEMEN- son of an election made by a member under duty, there shall be deducted each month TATION.—(1) The amendments made by this subparagraph (B) of that subsection, the per- from the member’s basic or other pay until section shall take effect on the first day of son may thereafter be insured under this separation or release from active duty an the first month that begins more than 120 subchapter in the maximum amount or any amount determined by the Secretary as the days after the date of the enactment of this lesser amount elected as provided in such premium allocable to the pay period for pro- Act. subparagraph (B) upon written application viding that insurance coverage. No premium (2) Each Secretary concerned, acting in by the member, proof of good health of each may be charged for providing insurance cov- consultation with the Secretary of Veterans person (other than a child) to be so insured, erage for a child. Affairs, shall take such action as is nec- ‘‘(B) During any month in which a member and compliance with such other terms and essary to ensure that during the period be- is assigned to the Ready Reserve of a uni- conditions as may be prescribed by the Sec- tween the date of the enactment of this Act formed service under conditions which meet retary.’’. and the effective date determined under the qualifications set forth in section (c) TERMINATION OF COVERAGE.—(1) Sub- paragraph (1) each eligible member— 1965(5)(B) of this title and the spouse of the section (a) of section 1968 is amended— (A) is furnished an explanation of the in- member is insured under a policy of insur- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), surance benefits available for dependents ance purchased by the Secretary under sec- by inserting ‘‘and any insurance thereunder under the amendments made by this section; tion 1966 of this title, there shall be contrib- on any insurable dependent of such a mem- and uted from the appropriation made for active ber,’’ after ‘‘any insurance thereunder on any (B) is afforded an opportunity before such duty pay of the uniformed service concerned member of the uniformed services,’’; and effective date to make elections that are au- an amount determined by the Secretary (B) by adding at the end the following new thorized under those amendments to be made (which shall be the same for all such mem- paragraph: with respect to dependents. bers) as the share of the cost attributable to ‘‘(5) With respect to an insurable dependent (3) For purposes of paragraph (2): insuring the spouse of such member under of the member, insurance under this sub- (A) The term ‘‘Secretary concerned’’ has this policy, less any costs traceable to the chapter shall cease— the meaning given that term in section 101 of extra hazards of such duty in the uniformed ‘‘(A) 120 days after the date of an election title 38, United States Code. services. Any amounts so contributed on be- made in writing by the member to terminate (B) The term ‘‘eligible member’’ means a half of any individual shall be collected by the coverage; or member of the uniformed services described the Secretary concerned from such indi- ‘‘(B) on the earliest of— in subparagraph (A) or (C) of section vidual (by deduction from pay or otherwise) ‘‘(i) 120 days after the date of the member’s 1967(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, as and shall be credited to the appropriation death; amended by subsection (b)(1). ‘‘(ii) 120 days after the date of termination from which such contribution was made. ‘‘(2)(A) The Secretary shall determine the SEC. 5. RETROACTIVE APPLICABILITY OF IN- of the insurance on the member’s life under premium amounts to be charged for life in- CREASE IN MAXIMUM SGLI BENEFIT this subchapter; or surance coverage for spouses of members FOR MEMBERS DYING IN PERFORM- ‘‘(iii) 120 days after the termination of the ANCE OF DUTY ON OR AFTER OCTO- under this subchapter. dependent’s status as an insurable dependent BER 1, 2000. ‘‘(B) The premium amounts shall be deter- of the member.’’. mined on the basis of sound actuarial prin- (a) APPLICABILITY OF INCREASE IN BEN- (2) Such subsection is further amended— ciples and shall include an amount necessary EFIT.—Notwithstanding subsection (c) of sec- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), to cover the administrative costs to the in- tion 312 of the Veterans Benefits and Health by striking ‘‘, and such insurance shall surer or insurers providing such insurance. Care Improvement Act of 2000 (Public Law cease—’’ and inserting ‘‘and such insurance ‘‘(C) Each premium rate for the first policy 106–419; 114 Stat. 1854), the amendments made shall cease as follows:’’; year shall be continued for subsequent policy by subsection (a) of that section shall take (B) by striking ‘‘with’’ after the paragraph years, except that the rate may be adjusted effect on October 1, 2000, with respect to any designation in each of paragraphs (1), (2), (3), for any such subsequent policy year on the member of the uniformed services who died and (4) and inserting ‘‘With’’; basis of the experience under the policy, as in the performance of duty (as determined by (C) in paragraph (1)— determined by the Secretary in advance of the Secretary concerned) during the period (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph that policy year. beginning on October 1, 2000, and ending at (A), by striking ‘‘thirty-one days—’’ and in- ‘‘(h) Any overpayment of a premium for in- the close of March 31, 2001, and who on the serting ‘‘31 days, insurance under this sub- surance coverage for an insurable dependent date of death was insured under the chapter shall cease—’’; of a member that is terminated under sec- Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance pro- (ii) in subparagraph (A)— tion 1968(a)(5) of this title shall be refunded gram under subchapter III of chapter 19 of (I) by striking ‘‘one hundred and twenty to the member.’’. title 38, United States Code, for the max- days’’ after ‘‘(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘120 days’’; (e) PAYMENTS OF INSURANCE PROCEEDS.— imum coverage available under that pro- and Section 1970 is amended by adding at the end gram. (II) by striking ‘‘prior to the expiration of the following new subsection: (b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: one hundred and twenty days’’ and inserting ‘‘(i) Any amount of insurance in force on (1) The term ‘‘Secretary concerned’’ has ‘‘before the end of 120 days’’; and an insurable dependent of a member under the meaning given that term in section (iii) by striking the semicolon at the end of this subchapter on the date of the depend- 101(25) of title 38, United States Code. subparagraph (B) and inserting a period; ent’s death shall be paid, upon the establish- (2) The term ‘‘uniformed services’’ has the (D) in paragraph (2)— ment of a valid claim therefor, to the mem- meaning given that term in section 1965(6) of (i) by striking ‘‘thirty-one days’’ and in- ber or, in the event of the member’s death title 38, United States Code. serting ‘‘31 days,’’; before payment to the member can be made, SEC. 6. EXPANSION OF OUTREACH EFFORTS TO (ii) by striking ‘‘one hundred and twenty then to the person or persons entitled to re- ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS. days’’ both places it appears and inserting ceive payment of the proceeds of insurance (a) AVAILABILITY OF OUTREACH SERVICES ‘‘120 days’’; and on the member’s life under this sub- FOR CHILDREN, SPOUSES, SURVIVING SPOUSES, (iii) by striking the semicolon at the end chapter.’’. AND DEPENDENT PARENTS.—Paragraph (2) of and inserting a period; (f) CONVERSION OF SGLI TO PRIVATE LIFE section 7721(b) is amended to read as follows: (E) in paragraph (3)— INSURANCE.—Section 1968(b) is amended by ‘‘(2) the term ‘eligible dependent’ means a (i) by inserting a comma after ‘‘competent adding at the end the following new para- spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent authority’’; graph: parent of a person who served in the active (ii) by striking ‘‘one hundred and twenty ‘‘(3)(A) In the case of a policy purchased military, naval, or air service.’’. days’’ both places it appears and inserting under this subchapter for an insurable de- (b) IMPROVED OUTREACH PROGRAM.—(1) ‘‘120 days’’; and pendent who is a spouse, upon election of the Subchapter II of chapter 77 is amended by (iii) by striking ‘‘; and’’ at the end and in- spouse, the policy may be converted to an in- adding at the end the following new section: serting a period; and dividual policy of insurance under the same (F) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘insur- conditions as described in section 1977(e) of ‘‘§ 7727. Outreach for eligible dependents ance under this subchapter shall cease’’ be- this title (with respect to conversion of a ‘‘(a) In carrying out this subchapter, the fore ‘‘120 days after ’’ the first place it ap- Veterans’ Group Life Insurance policy to Secretary shall ensure that the needs of eli- pears. such an individual policy) upon written ap- gible dependents are fully addressed.

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‘‘(b) The Secretary shall ensure that the (1) ACTIVE DUTY PROGRAM.—Section 3011(e), the date of the enactment of this Act, shall availability of outreach services and assist- as added by section 105(a)(1) of the Veterans be treated as an amount collected with re- ance for eligible dependents under this sub- Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act spect to the individual under section chapter is made known through a variety of of 2000 (Public Law 106–419; 114 Stat. 1828), is 3018C(e)(3)(A) of that title (whether as a re- means, including the Internet, announce- amended— duction in basic pay under clause (i) of that ments in veterans publications, and an- (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘, but not section, a collection under clause (ii) of that nouncements to the media.’’. more frequently than monthly’’ before the section, or both) for basic educational assist- (2) The table of sections at the beginning of period; ance under section 3018C of that title. that chapter is amended by inserting after (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘$4’’ and (f) CLARIFICATION OF TIME PERIOD FOR the item relating to section 7726 the fol- inserting ‘‘$20’’; and ELECTION OF BEGINNING OF CHAPTER 35 ELIGI- lowing new item: (C) in paragraph (4)— BILITY FOR DEPENDENTS.— ‘‘7727. Outreach for eligible dependents.’’. (i) by striking ‘‘Secretary. The’’ and in- (1) IN GENERAL.—(A) Section 3512(a)(3)(B), SEC. 7. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE MONT- serting ‘‘Secretary of the military depart- as amended by section 112 of the Veterans GOMERY GI BILL STATUTE. ment concerned. That’’; and Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act (a) CLARIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIRE- (ii) by striking ‘‘by the Secretary’’. of 2000 (Public Law 106–419; 114 Stat. 1831), is MENT FOR BENEFITS.— (2) SELECTED RESERVE PROGRAM.—Section amended to read as follows: (1) IN GENERAL.—Clause (i) of section 3012(f), as added by section 105(a)(2) of such ‘‘(B) the eligible person elects that begin- 3011(a)(1)(A), as amended by section Act, is amended— ning date by not later than the end of the 60- 103(a)(1)(A) of the Veterans Benefits and (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘, but not day period beginning on the date on which Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 (Public more frequently than monthly’’ before the the Secretary provides written notice to that Law 106–419; 114 Stat. 1825), is amended by period; person of that person’s opportunity to make striking ‘‘serves an obligated period of active (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘$4’’ and such election, such notice including a state- duty of’’ and inserting ‘‘(I) in the case of an inserting ‘‘$20’’; and ment of the deadline for the election im- individual whose obligated period of active (C) in paragraph (4)— posed under this subparagraph; and’’. duty is three years or more, serves at least (i) by striking ‘‘Secretary. The’’ and in- (B) Section 3512(a)(3)(C), as so amended, is three years of continuous active duty in the serting ‘‘Secretary of the military depart- amended by striking ‘‘between the dates de- Armed Forces, or (II) in the case of an indi- ment concerned. That’’; and scribed in’’ and inserting ‘‘the date deter- vidual whose obligated period of active duty (ii) by striking ‘‘by the Secretary’’. mined pursuant to’’. is less than three years, serves’’. (3) INCREASED ASSISTANCE AMOUNT.—Sec- (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment tion 3015(g), as added by section 105(b)(3) of made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as if such Act, is amended— enacted on November 1, 2000, immediately enacted on November 1, 2000, immediately (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), after the enactment of the Veterans Benefits after the enactment of the Veterans Benefits by inserting ‘‘effective as of the first day of and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000. and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 the enrollment period following receipt of SEC. 8. MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICAL AMEND- (Public Law 106–419). such contributions from such individual by MENTS. (b) ENTITLEMENT CHARGE FOR OFF-DUTY the Secretary concerned,’’ after ‘‘by section (a) TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE.—Title TRAINING AND EDUCATION.— 3011(e) or 3012(f) of this title,’’; and 38, United States Code, is amended as fol- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 3014(b)(2) is (B) in paragraph (1)— lows: amended— (i) by striking ‘‘$1’’ and inserting ‘‘$5’’; (1) Effective as of November 1, 2000, section (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking (ii) by striking ‘‘$4’’ and inserting ‘‘$20’’; 107 is amended— ‘‘(without regard to’’ and all that follows and (A) in the second sentence of subsection through ‘‘this subsection’’; and (iii) by inserting ‘‘of this title’’ after ‘‘sec- (a), by inserting ‘‘or (d)’’ after ‘‘subsection (B) by adding at the end the following new tion 3011(e) or 3012(f)’’. (c)’’; subparagraph: (4) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (B) by redesignating the second subsection ‘‘(C) The number of months of entitlement made by this subsection shall take effect as (c) (added by section 332(a)(2) of the Veterans charged under this chapter in the case of an if included in the enactment of section 105 of Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act individual who has been paid a basic edu- the Veterans Benefits and Health Care Im- of 2000 (Public Law 106–419)) as subsection cational assistance allowance under this sub- provement Act of 2000 (Public Law 106–419; (d); and section shall be equal to the number (includ- 114 Stat. 1828). (C) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by ing any fraction) determined by dividing the (d) DEATH BENEFITS.— striking ‘‘In’’ in paragraph (1) and inserting total amount of such educational assistance (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section ‘‘With respect to benefits under chapter 23 of allowance paid the individual by the full- 3017(b) is amended to read as follows: this title, in’’. time monthly institutional rate of edu- ‘‘(1) the total of— (2) Section 1710B(c)(2)(B) is amended by cational assistance which such individual ‘‘(A) the amount reduced from the individ- striking ‘‘on the date of the enactment of would otherwise be paid under subsection ual’s basic pay under section 3011(b), 3012(c), the Veterans Millennium Health Care and (a)(1), (b)(1), (c)(1), (d)(1), or (e)(1) of section 3018(c), 3018A(b), 3018B(b), 3018C(b), or Benefits Act’’ and inserting ‘‘November 30, 3015 of this title, as the case may be.’’. 3018C(e) of this title; 1999’’. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—(A) Section ‘‘(B) the amount reduced from the individ- (3) Section 2301(f) is amended— 3015 is amended— ual’s retired pay under section 3018C(e) of (A) in the matter in paragraph (1) pre- (i) in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(1), by in- this title; ceding subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘(as’’ serting ‘‘subsection (h)’’ after ‘‘from time to ‘‘(C) the amount collected from the indi- and all that follows through ‘‘in section’’ and time under’’; and vidual by the Secretary under section inserting ‘‘(as described in section’’; and (ii) by striking the subsection that was in- 3018B(b), 3018C(b), or 3018C(e) of this title; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘subpara- serted as subsection (g) by section and graphs’’ and inserting ‘‘subparagraph’’. 1602(b)(3)(C) of the Floyd D. Spence National ‘‘(D) the amount of any contributions (4) Section 3452 is amended— Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year made by the individual under section 3011(c) (A) in subsection (a)(1)— 2001 (as enacted by Public Law 106–398; 114 or 3012(f) of this title, less’’. (i) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of subpara- Stat. 1654A–359) and redesignated as sub- (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment graph (A); and section (h) by 105(b)(2) of the Veterans Bene- made by paragraph (1) shall take effect as of (ii) by striking ‘‘clause (B) of this para- fits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 May 1, 2001. graph’’ in subparagraph (C) and inserting (Public Law 106–419; 114 Stat. 1829). (e) CLARIFICATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS RE- ‘‘subparagraph (B)’’; (B) Section 3032(b) is amended— QUIRED BY VEAP PARTICIPANTS WHO ENROLL (B) in subsection (a)(2)— (i) by striking ‘‘the lesser of’’ and inserting IN BASIC EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.— (i) by striking ‘‘paragraph (1)(A) or (B)’’ ‘‘the least of the following:’’; (1) CLARIFICATION.—Section 3018C(b), as and inserting ‘‘subparagraph (A) or (B) of (ii) by striking ‘‘or’’ after ‘‘chapter,’’; and amended by section 104(b) of the Veterans paragraph (1)’’; and (iii) by inserting before the period at the Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act (ii) by striking ‘‘one hundred and eighty end the following: ‘‘, or (3) the amount of the of 2000 (Public Law 106–419; 114 Stat. 1828), is days’’ and inserting ‘‘180 days’’; charges of the educational institution elect- amended by striking ‘‘or (e)’’. (C) in subsection (a)(3), by striking ‘‘sec- ed by the individual under section 3014(b)(1) (2) TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CONTRIBU- tion 511(d) of title 10’’ and inserting ‘‘section of this title’’. TIONS.—Any amount collected under section 12103(d) of title 10’’; and (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments 3018C(b) of title 38, United States Code (D) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘chapter made by this subsection shall take effect as (whether by reduction in basic pay under 4C of title 29,’’ and inserting ‘‘the Act of Au- if enacted on November 1, 2000, immediately paragraph (1) of that section, collection gust 16, 1937, popularly known as the ‘Na- after the enactment of the Veterans Benefits under paragraph (2) of that section, or both), tional Apprenticeship Act’ (29 U.S.C. 50 et and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 with respect to an individual who enrolled in seq.),’’. (Public Law 106–419). basic educational assistance under section (5) Section 3462(a) is amended by striking (c) INCREMENTAL INCREASES FOR CONTRIB- 3018C(e) of that title, during the period be- paragraph (3). UTING ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS.— ginning on November 1, 2000, and ending on (6) Section 3512 is amended—

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00100 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5763 (A) in subsection (a)(5), by striking ‘‘clause (3) Section 401(e)(1) (114 Stat. 1860) is Kathleen B. Cooper, of Texas, to be Under (4) of this subsection’’ and inserting ‘‘para- amended by striking ‘‘this’’ both places it Secretary of Commerce for Economic Af- graph (4)’’; and appears in quoted matter and inserting fairs. (B) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ‘‘This’’. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ‘‘willfull’’ and inserting ‘‘willful’’. (4) Section 402(b) (114 Stat. 1861) is amend- Sean B. O’Hollaren, of Oregon, to be an As- (7) Section 3674 is amended— ed by striking the close quotation marks and sistant Secretary of Transportation. (A) in subsection (a)(2)— period at the end of the table in paragraph Donna R. McLean, of the District of Co- (i) in subparagraph (A)— (2) of the matter inserted by the amendment lumbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of (I) by striking ‘‘, effective at the beginning made that section. Transportation. of fiscal year 1988,’’; and (c) PUBLIC LAW 102–590.—Section 3(a)(1) of FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (II) by striking ‘‘section 3674A(a)(4)’’ and the Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Serv- inserting ‘‘section 3674A(a)(3)’’; ice Programs Act of 1992 (38 U.S.C. 7721 note) Michael K. Powell, of Virginia, to be a (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘para- is amended by striking ‘‘, during,’’. Member of the Federal Communications graph (3)(A)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (3)’’; Amend the title so as to read ‘‘An Act to Commission for a term of five years from and amend title 38, United States Code, to ex- July 1, 2002. (Reappointment) Kathleen Q. Abernathy, of Maryland, to be (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘sec- pand eligibility for CHAMPVA, to provide a Member of the Federal Communications tion 3674A(a)(4)’’ and inserting ‘‘section for family coverage and retroactive expan- Commission for a term of five years from 3674A(a)(3)’’; and sion of the increase in maximum benefits July 1, 1999. (B) in subsection (c)— under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insur- Kevin J. Martin, of North Carolina, to be a (i) by striking ‘‘on September 30, 1978, ance, to make technical amendments, and Member of the Federal Communications and’’; and for other purposes.’’. Commission for a term of five years from (ii) by striking ‘‘thereafter,’’. f July 1, 2001. (8) Section 3674A(a)(2) is amended by strik- EXECUTIVE SESSION Michael Joseph Copps, of Virginia, to be a ing ‘‘clause (1)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph Member of the Federal Communications (1)’’. Commission for a term of five years from (9) Section 3734(a) is amended— July 1, 2000. (A) by striking ‘‘United States Code,’’ in EXECUTIVE CALENDAR the matter preceding paragraph (1); and Mr. BOND. Mr. President, in execu- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION (B) by striking ‘‘appropriations in’’ in tive session, I ask unanimous consent Timothy J. Muris, of Virginia, to be a Fed- paragraph (2) and inserting ‘‘appropriations eral Trade Commissioner for the unexpired that the Senate proceed to the consid- term of seven years from September 26, 1994. for’’. eration of the following nominations (10) Section 4104 is amended— DEPARTMENT OF STATE en bloc: Nos. 79, 80, 81, 82, 99, 100, 101, (A) in subsection (a)(1)— Stephen Brauer, of Missouri, to be Ambas- (i) by striking ‘‘Beginning with fiscal year 135 through 154, 156, 157, 160, 167, and all sador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of 1988,’’ and inserting ‘‘For any fiscal year,’’; nominations on the Secretary’s desk; the United States of America to Belgium. (ii) by striking ‘‘clause’’ in subparagraph and reported by the Commerce Com- A. Elizabeth Jones, of Maryland, a Career (B) and inserting ‘‘subparagraph’’; and mittee, Timothy Muris, PN267. I also Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class (iii) by striking ‘‘clauses’’ in subparagraph ask unanimous consent that the HELP of Career Minister, to be an Assistant Sec- (C) and inserting ‘‘subparagraphs’’; Committee be discharged from further retary of State (European Affairs). (B) in subsection (a)(4), by striking ‘‘on or consideration of the nomination of Walter H. Kansteiner, of Virginia, to be an after July 1, 1988’’; and Assistant Secretary of State (African Af- (C) in subsection (b)— Donald Findlay, PN372, and the Senate fairs). (i) by striking ‘‘shall—’’ in the matter pre- proceed to its consideration. I further Lorne W. Craner, of Virginia, to be Assist- ceding paragraph (1) and inserting ‘‘shall ask unanimous consent that the nomi- ant Secretary of State for Democracy, perform the following functions:’’ nations be confirmed, the motions to Human Rights, and Labor. (ii) by capitalizing the initial letter of the reconsider be laid upon the table, any William J. Burns, of the District of Colum- first word of each of paragraphs (1) through statements relating to the nominations bia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign (12); Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be be printed in the RECORD, the President an Assistant Secretary of State (Near East- (iii) by striking the semicolon at the end of be immediately notified of the Senate’s each of paragraphs (1) through (10) and in- ern Affairs). serting a period; and action, and the Senate then return to Ruth A. Davis, of Georgia, a Career Mem- (iv) by striking ‘‘; and’’ at the end of para- legislative session. ber of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of graph (11) and inserting a period. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Career Minister, to be Director General of (11) Section 4303(13) is amended by striking objection, it is so ordered. the Foreign Service. the second period at the end. The nominations considered and con- Carl W. Ford, Jr., of Arkansas, to be an As- (12) Section 5103(b)(1) is amended by strik- firmed, en bloc, are as follows: sistant Secretary of State (Intelligence and Research). ing ‘‘1 year’’ and inserting ‘‘one year’’. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (13) Section 5701(g) is amended by striking Christina B. Rocca, of Virginia, to be As- Bruce Marshall Carnes, of Virginia, to be sistant Secretary of State for South Asian ‘‘clause’’ in paragraphs (2)(B) and (3) and in- Chief Financial Officer, Department of En- serting ‘‘subparagraph’’. Affairs. ergy. Paul Vincent Kelly, of Virginia, to be an (14)(A) Section 7367 is repealed. David Garman, of Virginia, to be an Assist- Assistant Secretary of State (Legislative Af- (B) The table of sections at the beginning ant Secretary of Energy (Energy Efficiency fairs). of chapter 73 is amended by striking the item and Renewable Energy). Donald Burnham Ensenat, of Louisiana, to relating to section 7367. Francis S. Blake, of Connecticut, to be be Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of (15) Section 8125(d) is amended— Deputy Secretary of Energy. Ambassador during his tenure of service. (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘(begin- Robert Gordon Card, of Colorado, to be OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION ning in 1992)’’; Under Secretary of Energy. (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘(begin- Patrick Henry Wood III, of Texas, to be a Peter S. Watson, of California, to be Presi- ning in 1993)’’; and Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory dent of the Overseas Private Investment Cor- (C) by striking paragraph (3). Commission for the term expiring June 30, poration. (16) The following provisions are each 2005. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES amended by striking ‘‘hereafter’’ and insert- Nora Mead Brownell, of Pennsylvania, to Piyush Jindal, of Louisiana, to be an As- ing ‘‘hereinafter’’: sections 545(a)(1), be a member of the Federal Energy Regu- sistant Secretary of Health and Human Serv- 1710B(e)(1), 3485(a)(1), 3537(a), 3722(a), 3763(a), latory Commission for a term expiring June ices. 5121(a), 7101(a), 7105(b)(1), 7671, 7672(e)(1)(B), 30, 2006. (Reappointment) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 7681(a)(1), 7801, and 8520(a). Nora Mead Brownell, of Pennsylvania, to Thomas Scully, of Virginia, to be Adminis- be a Member of the Federal Energy Regu- (b) PUBLIC LAW 106–419.—Effective as of No- trator of the Health Care Financing Admin- latory Commission for the remainder of the vember 1, 2000, and as if included therein as istration. originally enacted, the Veterans Benefits term expiring June 30, 2001. IN THE NAVY and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE The following named officer for appoint- (Public Law 106–419) is amended as follows: Maria Cino, of Virginia, to be Assistant ment in the United States Navy to the grade (1) Section 111(f)(3) (114 Stat. 1831) is Secretary of Commerce and Director General indicated while assigned to a position of im- amended by striking ‘‘3654’’ and inserting of the United States and Foreign Commer- portance and responsibility under title 10, ‘‘3564’’. cial Service. (2) Section 323(a)(1) (114 Stat. 1855) is Bruce P. Mehlman, of Maryland, to be As- U.S.C., section 601: amended by inserting a comma in the second sistant Secretary of Commerce for Tech- To be vice admiral quoted matter therein after ‘‘duty’’. nology Policy. Vice Adm. Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 14:08 Jul 15, 2019 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00101 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 C:\ERIC\CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SSN FILES_2\S25MY1.REC S25MY1 ejoyner on DSK30MW082PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S5764 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 25, 2001 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION trying conditions, have earned IRI the Whereas the children represent the future, Timothy J. Muris, of Virginia, to be a Fed- respect and gratitude of democrats hope, and inspiration of the United States; eral Trade Commissioner for the term of from Serbia to South Africa, Cuba to Whereas the children of the United States seven years from September 26, 2001. Cambodia, and Azerbaijan to should be allowed to feel that their ideas and dreams will be respected because adults in NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S Zimbabwe. In many countries, the the United States take time to listen; DESK struggle continues, while in others, Whereas many children of the United PN271. Foreign Service nominations (5) be- ruling democrats speak glowingly of States face crises of grave proportions, espe- ginning Laron L. Jensen, and ending Karen how IRI helped them set their people cially as they enter adolescent years; L. Zens, which nominations were received by free. Lorne and the IRI staff have been Whereas it is important for parents to the Senate and appeared in the Congres- integral to these democratic advances. spend time listening to their children on a sional Record of April 23, 2001. daily basis; PN272. Foreign Service nominations (150) We have much to do yet as a country to improve human rights, labor rights, Whereas modern societal and economic de- beginning Ralph K. Bean, and ending Rich- mands often pull the family apart; ard Oliver Lankford, which nominations and political freedom overseas. As Sec- Whereas, whenever practicable, it is impor- were received by the Senate and appeared in retary Powell’s point man on these tant for both parents to be involved in their the Congressional Record of April 23, 2001. critical issues, Lorne has his work cut child’s life; PN372. Donald Cameron Findlay, of Illi- out for him. But he is ready. I am very Whereas encouragement should be given to nois, to be Deputy Secretary of Labor. proud of him, and I know his late fa- families to set aside special time for all fam- NOMINATION OF LORNE CRANER ther, my dear friend, would be also. ily members to engage together in family ac- Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, one of tivities; NOMINATION OF STEPHEN BRAUER the few benefits of growing old is Whereas adults in the United States should Mr. BOND. Mr. President, the nomi- watching young people you’ve been have an opportunity to reminisce about their nation just confirmed, No. 145, Stephen privileged to know grow, both person- youth to recapture some of the fresh insight, Brauer to be Ambassador to Belgium, ally and professionally. We would like innocence, and dreams that they may have is a great personal pleasure for me. lost through the years; to think that members of younger gen- Stephen Brauer has been a terrific Whereas the designation of a day to com- erations who have become important leader in the St. Louis community. He memorate the children of the United States and compassionate people have done so is a man who distinguished himself in will provide an opportunity to emphasize to because of us, that our wisdom has children the importance of their developing Vietnam and won the Vietnam medal, rubbed off on them, and that the world an ability to make the choices necessary to who has served as honorary counsel to is better off for it. distance themselves from impropriety and to The world is better off for having Belgium and has done business contribute to their communities; Lorne Craner in it, but the credit is all throughout Europe. He will be a great Whereas the people of the United States should emphasize to children the importance Lorne’s. I am happy that my former representative for the people of the United States. We wish him well as he of family life, education, and spiritual quali- staff member and the President of the ties; International Republican Institute, goes to prepare for the visit of Presi- dent Bush on June 13. Whereas because children are the responsi- which I chair, now moves to the State bility of all people of the United States, ev- Department, where he will serve as As- f eryone should celebrate children, whose sistant Secretary for Democracy, LEGISLATIVE SESSION questions, laughter, and dreams are impor- tant to the existence of the United States; Human Rights, and Labor. More impor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under tantly, persecuted masses around the and the previous order, the Senate will now Whereas the designation of a day to com- world who are deprived of their rights return to legislative session. memorate our children will emphasize to the and freedoms, the right to choose what f people of the United States the importance government represents them, the right of the role of the child within the family and to live and speak freely, and the right NATIONAL CHILD’S DAY society: Now, therefore, be it to organize for safe and decent working Mr. BOND. I ask unanimous consent Resolved, That the Senate— conditions, have an important ally in that the Judiciary Committee be dis- (1) designates June 3, 2001, as ‘‘National Child’s Day’’; and Lorne. charged from consideration of S. Res. America’s foreign relations rightly (2) requests the President to issue a procla- 90, and the Senate then proceed to its mation calling on the people of the United reflect our belief that our most basic immediate consideration. States to observe the day with appropriate values as a nation are universal values; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ceremonies and activities. and that citizens in dictatorships cher- clerk will report the resolution by f ish these values as much as we do, de- title. WELCOMING HIS HOLINESS spite what tyrannical leaders may do The assistant legislative clerk read KAREKIN II, SUPREME PATRI- to subjugate them. Our values are con- as follows: tagious, which is why autocrats fear ARCH AND CATHOLICOS OF ALL A resolution (S. Res. 90) designating June ARMENIANS them so. Lorne has dedicated his career 3, 2001, as National Child’s Day. to promoting these values and advanc- There being no objection, the Senate Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I ask unan- ing our national interest worldwide, to proceeded to consider the resolution. imous consent that the Senate proceed the benefit of many of its citizens. Mr. BOND. I ask unanimous consent to the immediate consideration of H. Lorne served on my staff for 6 years that the resolution and preamble be Con. Res. 139 received from the House. in both the House and Senate and was agreed to en bloc and the motion to re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The a wonderful asset to me. He was such a consider be laid upon the table with no clerk will report the concurrent resolu- wonderful asset that President Bush intervening action. tion by title. and Secretary of State Baker tapped The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The assistant legislative clerk read him to be Deputy Assistant Secretary objection, it is so ordered. as follows: of State for Legislative Affairs when The preamble was agreed to. A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res 139) they took office. Lorne served with dis- The resolution (S. Res. 90) was agreed welcoming His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme tinction in that job, and as Director for to. Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, Asian Affairs on President Bush’s Na- on his visit to the United States and com- The resolution, with its preamble, tional Security Council. memorating the 1700th anniversary of the ac- As Vice President and then President reads as follows: ceptance of Christianity in Armenia. of the International Republican Insti- S. RES. 90 There being no objection, the Senate tute from 1993 until today, Lorne invig- Whereas June 3, 2001, the first Sunday of proceeded to consider the concurrent orated an organization created by June, falls between Mother’s Day and Fa- resolution. President Reagan to shine the light of ther’s Day; Mr. BOND. I ask unanimous consent Whereas each child is unique, is a blessing, freedom upon the darkest corners of and holds a distinct place in the family unit; that the concurrent resolution and pre- the Earth. Lorne’s vision and manage- Whereas the people of the United States amble be agreed to en bloc, the motion ment of the Institute, which operates should celebrate children as the most valu- to reconsider be laid upon the table, in over 30 countries under sometimes able asset of the United States; without any intervening action.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:51 Dec 20, 2013 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA425\1997-2008-FILES-4-SS-PROJECT\2001-SENATE-REC-FILES\RECFILES-NEW\S mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5765 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The KEVIN J. MARTIN, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE A MEM- BER OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION objection, it is so ordered. clerk will call the roll. FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS FROM JULY 1, 2001. The resolution (H. Con. Res. 139) was The legislative clerk proceeded to MICHAEL JOSEPH COPPS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEM- BER OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION agreed to. call the roll. FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS FROM JULY 1, 2000. The preamble was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE NOMINEES’ COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- f HUTCHINSON). In my capacity as a Sen- QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY ator from the State of Arkansas, I ask CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. MEASURE READ THE FIRST unanimous consent the order for the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TIME—S. 964 quorum call be rescinded. TIMOTHY J. MURIS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A FEDERAL Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I under- Without objection, it is so ordered. TRADE COMMISSIONER FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF stand S. 964, introduced earlier today SEVEN YEARS FROM SEPTEMBER 26, 1994. f THE ABOVE NOMINATION WAS APPROVED SUBJECT TO by Senators KENNEDY, AKAKA, and oth- THE NOMINEE’S COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY ers, is at the desk. I ask for its first ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. reading. TOMORROW DEPARTMENT OF STATE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under clerk will read the bill by title. STEPHEN BRAUER, OF MISSOURI, TO BE AMBASSADOR the previous order, the Senate stands EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE The legislative clerk read as follows: in adjournment until 10 a.m. tomorrow UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO BELGIUM. A bill (S. 964) to amend the Fair Labor A. ELIZABETH JONES, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER MEM- morning. BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF CA- Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an in- Thereupon, the Senate, at 4:05 p.m., REER MINISTER, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF crease in the Federal minimum wage. STATE (EUROPEAN AFFAIRS). adjourned until Saturday, May 26, 2001, WALTER H. KANSTEINER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN AS- Mr. BOND. I now ask for its second at 10 a.m. SISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE (AFRICAN AFFAIRS). reading and object to my own request. LORNE W. CRANER, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSISTANT f SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- RIGHTS, AND LABOR. tion is heard. The bill will be read for WILLIAM J. BURNS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A NOMINATIONS CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, the second time on the next legislative Executive nominations received by CLASS OF MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AN ASSISTANT day. SECRETARY OF STATE (NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS). the Senate May 25, 2001: RUTH A. DAVIS, OF GEORGIA, A CAREER MEMBER OF f THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF CAREER MIN- THE JUDICIARY ISTER, TO BE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE. ORDERS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 26, CHARLES W. PICKERING, SR., OF MISSISSIPPI, TO BE CARL W. FORD, JR., OF ARKANSAS, TO BE AN ASSIST- UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE FIFTH CIR- 2001 ANT SECRETARY OF STATE (INTELLIGENCE AND RE- CUIT, VICE HENRY A. POLITZ, RETIRED. SEARCH). TIMOTHY M. TYMKOVICH, OF COLORADO, TO BE UNITED Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I now ask CHRISTINA B. ROCCA, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSISTANT STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE TENTH CIRCUIT, VICE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SOUTH ASIAN AFFAIRS. unanimous consent that when the Sen- JOHN C. PORFILIO, RETIRED. ate completes its business today, it ad- PAUL VINCENT KELLY, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSIST- f ANT SECRETARY OF STATE (LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS). journ until the hour of 10 a.m. on Sat- DONALD BURNHAM ENSENAT, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE CHIEF OF PROTOCOL, AND TO HAVE THE RANK OF AM- urday, May 26. I further ask unanimous CONFIRMATIONS BASSADOR DURING HIS TENURE OF SERVICE. consent that on Saturday, immediately Executive nominations confirmed by THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT following the prayer, the Journal of TO THE NOMINEES’ COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- the Senate May 25, 2001: QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY proceedings be approved to date, the CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY morning hour be deemed expired, the OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION time for the two leaders be reserved for BRUCE MARSHALL CARNES, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. PETER S. WATSON, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE PRESIDENT their use later in the day, and the Sen- DAVID GARMAN, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT OF THE OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORA- ate then begin a period of morning SECRETARY OF ENERGY (ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RE- TION. NEWABLE ENERGY). THE ABOVE NOMINATION WAS APPROVED SUBJECT TO business with Senators speaking for up FRANCIS S. BLAKE, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE DEPUTY THE NOMINEE’S COMMITMENT RESPOND TO REQUESTS to 10 minutes each. SECRETARY OF ENERGY. TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY CON- ROBERT GORDON CARD, OF COLORADO, TO BE UNDER STITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SECRETARY OF ENERGY. PATRICK HENRY WOOD III, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEMBER DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES objection, it is so ordered. OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION f OR THE TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2005. PIYUSH JINDAL, OF LOUISIANA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT NORA MEAD BROWNELL, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. PROGRAM MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COM- THOMAS SCULLY, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ADMINISTRATOR MISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2006. OF THE HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADMINISTRATION. Mr. BOND. For the information of all NORA MEAD BROWNELL, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COM- TO THE NOMINEES’ COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- Senators, the Senate will be in a period MISSION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY of morning business until the tax rec- JUNE 30, 2001. CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT onciliation conference report is re- TO THE NOMINEES’ COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ceived from the House of Representa- QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY TIMOTHY J. MURIS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A FEDERAL tives. It is anticipated the Senate will CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. TRADE COMMISSIONER FOR THE TERM OF SEVEN YEARS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FROM SEPTEMBER 26, 2001. be able to begin consideration of the THE ABOVE NOMINATION WAS APPROVED SUBJECT TO tax reconciliation conference report MARIA CINO, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE ASSISTANT SEC- THE NOMINEE’S COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- RETARY OF COMMERCE AND DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY shortly after convening. UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE. CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. As a reminder, there are up to 10 BRUCE P. MEHLMAN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR TECHNOLOGY POLICY. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR hours for debate on the conference re- KATHLEEN B. COOPER, OF TEXAS, TO BE UNDER SEC- port. Therefore, a vote is expected to RETARY OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS. DONALD CAMERON FINDLAY, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE DEP- THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT UTY SECRETARY OF LABOR. occur late morning or tomorrow after- TO THE NOMINEES’ COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- IN THE NAVY noon. QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT f DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT SEAN B. O’HOLLAREN, OF OREGON, TO BE AN ASSIST- RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: ANT SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION. Mr. BOND. If there is no further busi- DONNA R. MCLEAN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO To be vice admiral ness to come before the Senate, I now BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION. THE ABOVE NOMINATIONS WERE APPROVED SUBJECT VICE ADM. EDMUND P. GIAMBASTIANI, JR. ask unanimous consent, following the TO THE NOMINEES’ COMMITMENT TO RESPOND TO RE- FOREIGN SERVICE remarks of Senator TORRICELLI, the QUESTS TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY BEFORE ANY DULY CONSTITUTED COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE. Senate stand in adjournment under the FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING LARON L. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION JENSEN, AND ENDING KAREN L. ZENS, WHICH NOMINA- previous order. TIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED MICHAEL K. POWELL, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 23, 2001. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FOR A FOREIGN SERVICE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING RALPH K. objection, it is so ordered. TERM OF FIVE YEARS FROM JULY 1, 2002. BEAN, AND ENDING RICHARD OLIVER LANKFORD, WHICH Mr. BOND. I suggest the absence of a KATHLEEN Q. ABERNATHY, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMIS- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 23, quorum. SION FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS FROM JULY 1, 1999. 2001.

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ALBANIAN VOTERS 27. H55706105E, Adriana, Isuf, Aruci, 06/07/ 67. F55325181R, Alije, Ibrahim, Baliko, 25/03/ 1975. 1955. 28. D25513053Q, Ishe, Kalem, Aruci, 13/05/ 68. F10215141O, Ismail Haki, Baliko, 15/02/ HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. 1932. 1951. OF OHIO 29. D30503085R, Isuf, Xhemal, Aruci, 03/05/ 69. I15621127L, Irena, Sefer, Balla, 21/06/1981. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1933. 70. D91001052B, Sefer, Ali, Balla, 01/10/1939. 71. E06125026W, Selfiaze, Shero, Balla, 25/11/ Thursday, May 24, 2001 30. G55605174N, Mirjeta, Safet, Aruci, 05/06/ 1965. 1940. Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I submit the 31. G50601287U, Ramis, Isuf, Aruci, 01/06/ 72. H46015106O, Fidane, Elez, Balliu, 15/10/ following passage and lists for the RECORD: 1965. 1974. The list of names enclosed, are considered 32. G50610350R, Ramiz, Isuf, Aruci, 10/06/ 73. H10224115D, Naim, Hasan, Balliu, 24/02/ the ‘‘official list of voters’’ in two district polling 1965. 1971. 74. G85504119G, Nurie, Qerim, Baloj, 04/05/ stations in Tirana, Albania, as submitted by 33. H65110174C, Shkendije, Isuf, Aruci, 10/01/ 1976. 1968. the current reigning socialist government. 34. G16010207W, Xhevrie, Isuf, Aruci, 10/10/ 75. E25610110F, Nusha, Frok, Baloj, 10/06/ The Democratic Coalition opposing the So- 1961. 1942. cialist Party in the upcoming election, main- 35. H00507154P, Agron, Idriz, Avdia, 07/05/ 76. G60122106S, Sander, Preng, Baloj, 22/01/ tains that this list has left off many eligible vot- 1970. 1966. ers, thus, disenfranchising many Albanians 36. H86102060N, Bujana, Idriz, Avdia, 02/11/ 77. E95526063E, Ermira, Nazif, Bardhoshi, from their right to vote. 1978. 26/05/1949. 78. I10804129H, Avni, Ismail, Basha, 04/08/ In this regard, I submit this list of voters, to 37. G50916067J, Dashnor, Idriz, Avdia, 16/09/ 1965. 1981. memorialize the list so that eventually, a thor- 79. H35103162K, Gjyle, Ismail, Basha, 03/01/ ough investigation would be possible. 38. H55701143O, Ermelinda, Idriz, Avdia, 01/ 07/1975. 1973. A.—LISTA E ZGJEDHESVE PER 39. H65323143V, Fellenxa, Idriz, Avdia, 23/03/ 80. H35123140L, Gjyle, Ismail, Basha, 23/01/ ZGJEDHJET PER QEVERISJEN VENDORE 1976. 1973. 81. G40621073W, Hasan, Ymer, Basha, 21/06/ [Data e Zgjedhjeve: 01/10/2000] 40. D70605078F, Idriz, Rexhep, Avdia, 05/06/ 1937. 1964. [Rrethi, Tirane, Bashkia/Komuna, Tirane, 82. G01202083M, Hysen, Ymer, Basha, 02/12/ Qendra Votimit Nr. 122] 41. G65620209R, Lazime, Hysni, Avdia, 20/06/ 1966. 1960. Nr. Kartes Votuesit, Emri, Atesia, Mbiemri, 42. H00331077A, Mendu, Idriz, Avdia, 31/03/ 83. H15515299C, Lumnie, Sadik, Basha, 15/05/ Datelindja, Firma e Zgjedhesit 1970. 1971. 1. G00304128E, Gezim, Hasan, Abazi, 04/03/ 43. G35415240I, Merita, Idriz, Avidia, 15/04/ 84. H50514169K, Ramazan, Ismail, Basha, 14/ 1960. 1963. 05/1975. 85. H55514180I, Ramazane, Ismail, Basha, 14/ 2. I20202157I, Maringlen, Gezim, Abazi, 02/02/ 44. H35610170F, Rajmonda, Idriz, Avdia, 10/ 05/1975. 1982. 06/1973. 86. G95802106V, Selime, Shyqyri, Basha, 02/ 3. G25605148V, Roza, Nurce, Abazi, 05/06/1962. 45. D35706039W, Vasile, Zak, Avdia, 06/07/ 08/1969. 4. F90620176F, Enver, Beslim, Ahmetaj, 20/ 1933. 87. G45320312J, Servete, Ahmet, Basha, 20/ 06/1959. 46. G25802094J, Flutura, Fiqiri, Baca, 02/08/ 03/1964. 5. G55401187S, Farie, Sinan, Ahmetaj, 01/04/ 1962. 88. E65314089U, Servete, Hamza, Basha, 14/ 1965. 47. E35315195D, Hava, Mahmut, Baca, 15/03/ 6. G10423106E, Kujtim, Hamdi, Ahmetaj, 23/ 03/1946. 1943. 89. G60521097V, Astrit, Malo, Basriu, 21/05/ 04/1961. 48. D20303059V, Ramadan, Abaz, Baca, 03/03/ 7. G35423114H, Valdete, Halit, Ahmetaj, 23/ 1966. 1932. 90. H35323148M, Diana, Kujtim, Basriu, 23/ 04/1963. 49. G20523093S, Shyqyri, Ramadan, Baca, 23/ 8. D50928015P, Adem, Ahmet, Ajazi, 28/09/ 03/1973. 05/1962. 91. G90907096E, Edmond, Nazmi, Basriu, 07/ 1935. 50. D15930034O, Stela, Ramadan, Baca, 30/09/ 9. G35106059V, Elmije, Ramadan, Ajazi, 06/ 09/1969. 1931. 01/1963. 92. E75224055P, Fatime, Musa, Basriu, 24/02/ 51. I20522164I, Gjon, Naim, Bajraktari, 22/05/ 10. F60201127G, Halim, Hysen, Ajazi, 01/02/ 1947. 1982. 1956. 93. H20607124W, Fredi, Nazmi, Basriu, 07/06/ 52. G25110208J, Laze, Lahim, Bajraktari, 10/ 11. G30831050Q, Hiqmet, Adem, Ajazi, 31/08/ 1972. 01/1962. 1963. 94. G11005097P, Gazmend, Mato, Basriu, 05/ 53. F80202123E, Naim, Latif, Bajraktari, 02/ 12. E15715087Q, Razie, Qamil, Ajazi, 15/07/ 10/1961. 02/1958. 1941. 95. F90205147U, Gemal, Nazmi, Basriu, 05/02/ 54. H45111093F, Ajrie, Rushit, Bajrami, 11/ 13. I01215138V, Agim, Filip, Aliu, 15/12/1980. 1959. 14. H35905112J, Drita, Skender, Aliu, 05/09/ 01/1974. 96. B40310022C, Irfan, Basri, Basriu, 10/03/ 1973. 55. G90425180H, Arben, Tafil, Bajrami, 25/04/ 1914. 15. H40930095P, Gjergj, Filip, Aliu, 30/09/1974. 1969. 97. G60205119N, Kujtim, Abdurahman, 16. H50127091O, Ilir, Xhevdet, Aliu, 27/01/ 56. H40415195A, Fatos, Tafil, Bajrami, 15/04/ Basriu, 05/02/1966. 1975. 1974. 98. H25212157V, Merita, Xhevdet, Basriu, 12/ 17. E20510157H, Xhevat, Ali, Aliu, 10/05/1942. 57. E15110090Q, Kujtime, Ramazan, 02/1972. 18. E25420127U, Zymbyle, Kasem, Aliu, 20/04/ Bajrami, 10/01/1941. 99. H85717122G, Mirlinda, Malo, Basriu, 17/ 1942. 58. E10310150N, Tafil, Musa, Bajrami, 10/03/ 07/1978. 19. H50325205O, Genci, Bashkim, Alla, 25/03/ 1941. 100. H46105098R, Natasha, Hamdi, Basriu, 1975. 59. C85608020A, Atixhe, Mefail, Bajro, 08/06/ 05/11/1974. 20. H65615208I, Aleksandra, Elmaz, Allajbej, 1928. 101. E00620072D, Nazmi, Irfan, Basriu, 20/06/ 15/06/1976. 60. G06111357B, Bukurije, Dylbin, Bajro, 11/ 1940. 21. G70619122B, Andrea, Tajar, Allajbej, 19/ 11/1960. 102. G35524111O, Rita, Qemal, Basriu, 24/05/ 06/1967. 61. H35519110F, Edlira, Rexhep, Bajro, 19/05/ 1963. 22. H30129098J, Altin, Tajar, Allajbej, 29/01/ 1973. 103. H25714111Q, Viollca, Malo, Basriu, 14/07/ 1973. 62. D00607045J, Hisan, Sali, Bajro, 07/06/1930. 1972. 23. H40114103W, Mustafa, Rifat, Allmuca, 14/ 63. G81012088M, Jashar, Ihsan, Bajro, 12/10/ 104. G10130106H, Xhelal, Irfan, Basriu, 30/01/ 01/1974. 1968. 1961. 24. E45307086F, Shaje, Zenel, Allmuca, 07/03/ 64. G00624076L, Selajdin, Ihsan, Bajro, 24/06/ 105. H66020100Q, Natasha, Malo, Bastri, 20/ 1944. 1960. 10/1976. 25. H75406148D, Zhevrije, Hamdi, Allmuca, 65. G35311115V, Klara, Qirjako, Bala, 11/03/ 106. H20611109W, Bashkim, Sefedin, Bastriu, 06/04/1977. 1963. 11/06/1972. 26. G35820191N, Selime, Isa, Almadhi, 20/ 66. F60618121J, Qamil, Beqir, Bala, 18/06/ 107. F75227093U, Drita, Qazim, Bastriu, 27/ 08,1963. 1956. 02/1957.

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E946 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 108. H35112113F, Mimoza, Qerem, Bastriu, 152. E30715133Q, Nexhip, Ramadan, Bregu, 196. H26216085T, Mimoza, Sefedin, Dajlani, 12/01/1973. 15/07/1943. 16/12/1972. 109. G90429119E, Qemal, Sefedin, Bastriu, 29/ 153. F40101420J, Shkelqim, Zyber, Bregu, 01/ 197. G10314102Q, Agim, Izet Dalipi, 14/03/ 04/1969. 01/1954. 1961. 110. H15723090K, Vjollca, Zeqir, Bastriu, 23/ 154. G60923058A, Shyqyri, Mersin, Bregu, 23/ 198. I15227112F, Elvira, Agim, Dalipi, 27/02/ 07/1971. 09/1966. 1981. 111. E66113032M, Burbuqe, Muharrem, 155. I15218135V, Silvana, Kujtim, Bregu, 18/ 199. G15331072Q, Myzejen, Kadri, Dalipi, 31/ Baushi, 13/11/1946. 02/1981. 03/1961. 112. G80608141W, Eqerem, Ramadan, Baxhia, 156. F60109065D, Skender, Shefki, Bregu, 09/ 200. H10312166M, Ardian, Sefedin, Daljani, 08/06/1968. 01/1956. 12/03/1971. 113. H05812103Q, Eva, Llambi, Baxhia, 12/08/ 157. G75424154V, Suzana, Shefki, Bregu, 24/ 201. G05912099I, Feride, Abedin, Daljani, 12/ 1970. 04/1967. 09/1960. 114. H55623107K, Klodjan, Ramadan, Baxhia, 158. F46214036F, Vera, Shefki, Bregu, 14/12/ 202. H15618121Q, Rudina, Ramazzan, 23/06/1975. 1954. Daljani, 18/06/1971. 115. C75106026W, Fitnet, Hamit, Beja, 06/01/ 159. G16202086B, Zylfije, Qamil, Bregu, 02/12/ 203. E20217068T, Sefedin, Nazif, Daljani, 17/ 1927 1961. 02/1942. 116. H50928118D, Banush, Beqir, Beqiri, 28/ 160. F65413159E, Zyra, Mersin, Bregu, 13/04/ 204. H46229083B, Elsa, Zef, Dedaj, 29/12/1974. 09/1975. 1956. 205. G65611120A, Mimoza, Hysen, Dedaj, 11/ 117. H21118077C, Bashkim, Beqir, Beqiri, 18/ 161. G40829082V, Ferdinand, Llesh, Brunga, 06/1966. 11/1972. 29/08/1964. 206. F51117050U, Pale, Lin, Dedaj, 17/11/1955. 118. D20506050Q, Beqir, Banush, Beqiri, 06/05/ 162. G80131080V, Lazer, Llesh, Brunga, 31/01/ 207. G25310287R, Roza, Fran, Dedaj, 10/03/ 1932. 1968. 1962. 119. E66024015F, Dituri, Ramadan, Beqiri, 163. H21124069S, Leonard, Llesh, Brunga, 24/ 208. I15506144P, Silvana, Zef, Dedaj, 06/05/ 24/10/1946. 11/1972. 1981. 120. D85520102U, Fatime, Liman, Beqiri, 20/ 164. C80814024M, Llesh, Sazer, Brunga, 14/08/ 209. G30926087C, Tom, Zef, Dedaj, 26/09/1963. 05/1938. 1928. 210. E00830036R, Zef, Mehill, Dedaj, 30/08/ 121. H45516162T, Mirela, Beqir, Beqiri, 16/05/ 165. D65903042N, Mrike, Nikoll, Brunga, 03/ 1940. 1974. 09/1936. 211. G50401188Q, Lazer, Pal, Dedndreaj, 01/ 122. H10717121E, Spartak, Halim, Beqiri, 17/ 166. G95923099D, Suzana, Luan, Brunga, 23/ 04/1965. 07/1971. 09/1969. 212. H76201118W, Lul, Mehill, Dedndreaj, 01/ 123. H75126124C, Valbona, Mitri, Beqiri, 26/ 167. G15622103O, Besa, Mahudije, Cabeli, 22/ 12/1977. 01/1977. 06/1961. 213. H80904102P, Nik, Pal, Dedndreaj, 04/09/ 124. H00315202E, Alban, Burhan, Berisha, 15/ 168. F70424084F, Agron, Fejzo, Canaj, 24/05/ 1978. 03/1970. 1957. 214. G90227139C, Xhovalin, Pal, Dedndreaj, 125. H16019086M, Dije, Haxhi, Berisha, 19/10/ 169. G15317100C, Engjellushe, Hydai, Canaj, 27/02/1969. 1971. 17/03/1961. 215. G41118074C, Abaz, Demir, Deliu, 18/11/ 126. H10621096M, Elvis, Burhan, Berisha, 21/ 170. G90424137A, Arben, Ismet, Cani, 24/04/ 1964. 06/1971. 1969. 216. E55401112T, Hajrie, Isuf, Deliu, 01/04/ 127. E35111041T, Fetije, Ramadan, Berisha, 171. H10923086B, Arjan, Ismet, Cani, 23/09/ 1945. 11/01/1943. 1971. 217. G66114049N, Shega, Ramazan, Deliu, 14/ 128. H65130115W, Shpresa, Haxhi, Berisha, 172. H25125124P, Artana, Selman, Cani, 25/ 11/1966. 30/01/1976. 01/1972. 218. H75313193H, Zyra, Xhemal, Denushi, 13/ 129. F65413161Q, Zyra, Mersin, Berisha, 13/ 173. I10819118V, Bajram, Hysen, Cani, 19/08/ 03/1977. 219. 10091111DL, Elidon, Zagoll, Dervishi, 11/ 04/1956. 1981. 130. G20108135D, Petrit, Eljaz, Bicakani, 08/ 174. I10819161A, Ermir, Hysen, Cani, 19/08/ 09/1980. 220. H66101130O, Esmeralda, Zagoll, 01/1962. 1981. Dervishi, 01/11/1976. 131. G85720194Q, Valbona, Isa, Bicakani, 20/ 175. H50514170O, Ferdinant, Mustafa, Cani, 221. F4540907OK, Mimoza Halil, Dervishi, 09/ 07/1968. 14/05/1975. 04/1954. 132. G80920172F, Bujar, Mitat, Brahimllari, 176. F50906046F, Hysen, Sadik, Cani, 06/09/ 222. E80828054N, Zagoll, Jonuz, Dervishi, 28/ 20/09/1968. 1955. 08/1948 133. G85721095A, Kozeta, Elmaz, 177. E90520102M, Ismet, Sadik, Cani, 20/05/ 223. D85202071C, Hamide, Josuf, Difi, 02/02/ Brahimllari, 21/07/1968. 1949. 1938. 134. G25504106P, Vjollca, Myslym, Braja, 04/ 178. H00221119T, Kadri, Ramazan, Cani, 21/ 224. D50107064F, Dalip, Sadik, Doci, 07/01/ 05/1962. 02/1970. 1935. 135. G10120211W, Xhevat, Ramazan, Braja, 179. I25620224M, Lindita, Hasim, Cani, 20/06/ 225. D76119012F, Dyzene, Ramazan, Doci, 19/ 20/01/1961. 1982. 11/1937. 136. I15628122G, Adriana, Ruzhi, Bregu, 28/ 180. F75517122U, Safiqete, Osman, Cani, 17/ 226. G36101114F, Hava, Beqir, Doka, 01/11/ 06/1981. 05/1957. 1963. 137. H00826084T, Agron, Mersin, Bregu, 26/08/ 181. E86010097J, Shukurie, Hajrulla, Cani, 227. G0062516A, Osman, Jakup, Doka, 25/06/ 1970. 10/10/1948. 1960. 138. D75512063A, Anife, Sali, Bregu, 12/05/ 182. H45409151M, Valbona, Gani, Cani, 09/04/ 228. H65316139E, Liljana, Enver, Doko, 16/03/ 1937. 1974. 1976. 139. H26031053F, Anila, Milaim, Bregu, 31/10/ 183. G35115121K, Vitore, Nevrus, Cecolli, 15/ 229. H00603132O, Shkelqim, Skender, Doko, 1972. 01/1963. 03/06/1970. 140. H40401233Q, Bari, Mersin, Bregu, 01/04/ 184. G01203076L, Vladimir, Gaqe, Cecolli, 03/ 230. G10117101R, Arben, Fatmir, Dokolli, 17/ 1974. 12/1960. 01/1961. 141. H46129108L, Brikena, Gjergj, Bregu, 29/ 185. G80724089H, Dritan, Tartar, Celaj, 24/07/ 231. G15101586V, Fatbardha, Qemal, Dokolli, 11/1974. 1968. 01/01/1961. 142. F15215142J, Dermikan, Kasem, Bregu, 186. H20902096T, Ilir, Tartar, Celaj, 02/09/ 232. E70716051R, Ferit, Rexhep, Domi, 16/07/ 15/02/1951. 1972. 1947. 143. F45609058U, Dhurata, Ferit, Bregu, 09/ 187. E55902050W, Kadrije, Qemal, Celaj, 02/ 233. G15418177A, Mimoza, Nexhat, Domi, 18/ 06/1954. 09/1945. 04/1961 144. H60405188P, Esat, Nexhip, Bregu, 05/04/ 188. E00107077J, Tartar, Hamit, Celaj, 07/01/ 234. F10108082G, Agim, Jashar, Duka, 08/01/ 1976. 1940. 1951. 145. C75620043F, Fike, Elmaz, Bregu, 20/06/ 189. E85309064M, Aferdita, Islam, Cenolli, 235. G70813071V, Artan, Rexhep, Duka, 13/08/ 1927. 09/03/1948. 1967. 146. 100717128O, Florian, Skender, Bregu, 17/ 190. H00829074E, Arben, Kujtim, Cenolli, 29/ 236. G25325208V, Liljana, Rexhep, Duka, 25/ 07/1980. 08/1970. 03/1962. 147. G85727106E, Ikbale, Shaqir, Bregu, 27/07/ 191. H46031057Q, Blerta, Myzafet, Cenolli, 237. H56223101V, Loreta, Sami, Duka, 23/12/ 1968. 31/10/1974. 1975. 148. F06003048J, Lefteri, Sefedin, Bregu, 03/ 192. I20521150K, Elton, Kujtim, Cenolli, 21/ 238. H06010169F, Mimoza, Beqir, Dybeli, 10/ 10/1950. 05/1982. 10/1970. 149. H86206100A, Luljeta, Mersin, Bregu, 06/ 193. D70302091I, Kujtim, Garip, Cenolli, 02/ 239. G70725142C, Nazmi, Rexhep, Dybeli, 25/ 12/1978. 03/1937. 07/1967. 150. D01231087C, Mersin, Ramadan, Bregu, 194. G45228167R, Lindita, Cuman, Cenolli, 240. G61212074A, Agron, Hamdi, Faruku, 12/ 31/12/1930. 28/02/1964. 12/1966. 151. E50915184V, Muhamet, Ramadan, 195. G70425164A, Sokol, Kujtim, Cenolli, 25/ 241. D36214016L, Hamdi, Ramazan, Faruku, Bregu, 15/09/1945. 04/1967. 14/12/1933. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E947 242. D36214017T, Hane, Habaz, Faruku, 14/12/ 287. H90319160H, Gentian, Bajram, Gjyli, 19/ 332. F60611058W, Shkelqim, Bilal, Halili, 11/ 1933. 03/1979. 06/1956. 243. H05403173I, Miranda, Qazim, Faruku, 288. D25610055U, Hajrie, Elez, Gjyli, 10/06/ 333. F80606122F, Sinan, Shaban, Halili, 06/06/ 03/04/1970. 1932. 1958. 244. H76002114M, Erjona, Agim, Fasho, 02/10/ 289. F65612100N, Hava, Bajram, Gjyli, 12/06/ 334. I05101458L, Violeta, Idriz, Halili, 01/01/ 1977. 1956. 1980. 245. H30822087D, Luan, Zenel, Fasho, 22/08/ 290. D00405079A, Qazim, Xhemal, Gjyli, 05/ 335. G05310305S, Xhevaire, Asllan, Halili, 10/ 1973. 04/1930. 03/1960. 246. C75304077P, Ramie, Vait, Fasho, 04/03/ 291. F76207040B, Anife, Hysen, Haka, 07/12/ 336. H65701192T, Aleksandra, Elmaz, 1927. 1957. Hallabej, 01/07/1976. 247. E25525062H, Tane, Muhamet, Ferati, 25/ 292. I05720163E, Esmeralda, Skender, Haka, 337. H30129147S, Engjell, Tatar, Hallabej, 29/ 05/1942. 20/07/1980. 01/1973. 248. F50826058K, Belul, Raif, Fero, 26/08/1955. 293. I25812126L, Flora, Skender, Haka, 12/08/ 338. G00504109E, Besnik, Adem, Hammila, 249. F76213036D, Luljeta, Muco, Fero, 13/12/ 1982. 04/05/1960. 1957. 294. F00314072L, Skender, Islam, Haka, 14/ 339. H86103093R, Natasha, Sammi, Hamila, 250. H31107092O, Alban, Gezim, Fetai, 07/11/ 03/1950. 03/11/1978. 1973. 295. C55405072E, Sofije, Skender, Haka, 05/ 340. 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Behare, Hamdi, Hyseni, 02/07/1982. 246. Gjovalin, Pjeter, Lleshaj, 07/04/1962. 334. Adrian, Adem, Ostrovica, 04/06/1973. 161. Fredi, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 12/01/1976. 247. Viktor, Pjeter, Lleshaj, 21/03/1966. 335. Ateca, Adem, Ostrovica, 23/08/1982. 162. Hamdi, Ssali, Hyseni, 10/07/1943. 248. Mirushe, Xhemal, Lufe, 20/02/1922. 336. Trendelina, Sherif, Ostrovica, 02/05/ 163. Lulezim, Hamdi, Hyseni, 13/02/1971. 249. Ludovik, Pashko, Lulati, 03/01/1953. 1952. 164. Manushaqe, Mahmut, Hyseni, 21/02/ 250. Altin, Fazli, Malaj, 11/04/1972. 337. Roland, Ethem, Palushi, 12/06/1978. 1970. 251. Arida, Qenan, Malaj, 27/07/1974. 338. Migena, Odhise, Papajani, 24/05/1976. 165. Mimoza, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 21/02/1974. 252. Donika, Myrehar, Malaj, 29/06/1957. 339. Vjollca, Esterf, Pellumbi, 03/10/1970. 166. Myhyrije, Xhemal, Hyseni, 15/04/1950. 253. Gezim, Myryar, Malaj, 25/10/1955. 340. Aleksander, Koco, Pilo, 08/04/1963. 167. Nargjyle, Shaqir, Hyseni, 20/12/1944. 254. Luan, Myrdar, Malaj, 31/12/1958. 341. Lucije, Isuf, Pinushi, 30/04/1969. 168. Pellumb, Adil, Hyseni, 17/06/1966. 255. Myrdar, Razi, Malaj, 19/05/1937. 342. Lime, Arif, Pirushi, 12/02/1927. 169. Remzi, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 02/05/1967. 256. Pellumb, Myryar, Malaj, 24/03/1964. 343. Hike, Musa, Plaku, 10/04/1935. 170. Rovena, Zog, Hyseni, 18/04/1976. 257. Qamile, Sinan, Malaj, 20/10/1935. 344. Zamira, Nuri, Plaku, 03/03/1974. 171. Sali, Tuzh, Hyseni, 15/10/1911. 258. Majlinda, Ismail, Malaku, 10/05/1966. 345. Dede, Lulash, Planasi, 10/11/1965. 172. Sibe, Isuf, Hyseni, 30/03/1946. 259. Elvira, Ndoc, Male, 09/03/1956. 346. Oliver, Hytbi, Popi, 25/01/1982. 173. Valbona, X, Hyseni, 17/10/1970. 260. Fatime, Fejzi, Male, 03/12/1965. 347. Arben, Hserif, Preza, 06/05/1954. 174. Zog, Soskol, Hyseni, 27/04/1946. 261. Gjergj, Nikoll, Male, 25/02/1931. 348. Adriatik, Mazar, Qato, 15/07/1974. 175. Drita, Vaid, Ibrahimllari, 11/01/1959. 262. Kastriot, Faslli, Male, 28/04/1965. 349. Blerta, Figan, Qatollari, 09/09/1973. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E953 350. Ermira, Figan, Qatollari, 01/02/1976. 437. Gjyle, Sadik, Shkalla, 27/12/1963. Difference: I — II = 1 459 Voters. 351. Demiran, Shefqet, Qazim, 18/09/1951. 438. Hava, Mashar, Shkoza, 20/06/1961. Njesia Bashkiake Nr. 2. 352. Xhevahire, Ndue, Qehaja, 22/02/1979. 439. Mimoza, Ruzhdi, Shoshari, 21/02/1974. 353. Albert, Nezmi, Qemali, 07/02/1975. 440. Dile, Zenel, Shtylla, 30/12/1959. Qendra E Votimit Nr. 53. 354. Lutfije, Sadik, Qemali, 17/11/1955. 441. Flutura, File, Shtylla, 02/04/1967. I. VOTUES NE RREGJISTRIN E GJENDJES 355. Nazmi, Emin, Qemali, 11/11/1949. 442. Emine, Hysen, Shullazi, 13/11/1950. CIVILE 356. Lumturi, Adem, Qerallri, 19/11/1973. 443. Igli, Xhamal, Shullazi, 09/08/1974. 2 381 357. Alketa, Hekuran, Qerimi, 25/05/1975. 444. Pada, Xhemal, Shullazi, 19/05/1979. 363 358. Arben, Ilmi, Qerimi, 05/06/1961. 445. Xhemal, Mehmet, Shullazi, 24/08/1951. 359. Arben, Sulo, Qerimi, 05/06/1961. 446. Rita, Ismet, Skerifi, 28/12/1967. Shuma ...... 2 744 360. Bukurije, X, Qerimi, 17/07/1964. 447. Myrvete, Rexh, Skira, 23/08/1961. 361. Elena, Xheladin, Qerimi, 15/05/1977. 448. Gani, Fejzo, Sktylla, 20/04/1919. II. VOTUES NE LISTAT E VOTIMIT TE I 362. Fatmir, Izet, Qerimi, 15/11/1967. 449. Elena, Efter, Sojli, 28/06/1970. TETORIT 2000 363. Festim, Mazllem, Qerimi, 24/04/1971. 450. Drita, Mustafa, Sopoti, 09/09/1948. 668 364. Manjola, Reshat, Qerimi, 23/02/1981. 451. Hilmi, Ramadan, Srlmani, 05/10/1953. 791 365. Nefke, Sefedin, Qerimi, 13/01/1942. 452. Alida, Dilaver, Sula, 05/03/1976. 366. Selvi, Ilmi, Qerimi, 03/06/1966. 453. Arife, Haki, Sula, 06/04/1965. Shuma ...... 1 459 367. Eneida, Nikoll, Qirjaqi, 15/02/1976. 454. Arjan, Tomorr, Sula, 30/08/1962. 368. Anila, Besim, Rakipi, 13/04/1972. 455. Ermira, Demir, Sula, 17/03/1969. Diferenca : I — II = 1 285 votues. 369. Argjentina, Festim, Rakipi, 28/01/1980. 456. Gentian, Refat, Sula, 03/06/1972. 370. Lulezim, Hamit, Rakipi, 25/08/1970. 457. Marjeta, Refat, Sula, 23/06/1974. 371. Arben, Mehmet, Rama, 29/12/1963. 458. Marjeta, Refat, Sula, 23/06/1974. LISTA E VOTUESVE SIPAS REGJISTRIT 372. Devis, Luan, Rama, 17/09/1976. 459. Medime, Xhevit, Sula, 29/12/1963. TE GJENDJES CIVILE VOTUES ME 373. Genci, Hajrulla, Rama, 18/07/1977. 460. Medine, Xhevit, Sula, 25/12/1963. BANIM TE PERHERSHEM QENDRA E 374. Hajrie, Hajrulla, Rama, 04/09/1980. 461. Miliano, Kujtim, Sula, 12/09/1982. VOTIMIT 53 375. Mage, Rushit, Rama, 02/02/1955. 462. Pembe, Haxhi, Sula, 17/01/1962. Nr., Emri, Atesia, Mbiemri, Datelindja 376. Xhuljeta, Fatmir, Rapo, 29/12/1976. 463. Refat, Shyqyri, Sula, 22/03/1951. 1. Ardian, Selim, Abazi, 03.02.67. 377. Semiha, Abdyl, Rapushi, 14/11/1961. 464. Vojsava, Pelivan, Sula, 03/02/1979. 2. Viktor, Loni, Adami, 04.0942. 378. Sulejman, Isalm, Rapushi, 06/09/1962. 465. Nertila, Naim, Sulovari, 14/08/1979. 3. Taknina, Tom, Adami, 02.03.47. 379. Marsela, X, Ropi, 17/03/1979. 466. Safete, Shefit, Tahiri, 28/01/1964. 4. Mirsa, Viktor, Adami, 10.06.75. 380. Ylmete, Osman, Ropi, 14/10/1953. 467. Elton, Tahir, Taho, 25/02/1978. 5. Etrit, Viktor, Adami, 18.03.80. 381. Miranda, Apollon, Roshi, 29/12/1977. 468. Leonard, Tahir, Taho, 07/03/1968. 6. Refki, Xhemal, Ademaj, 21.11.58. 382. Astrit, Hajdar, Rustemi, 08/07/1969. 469. Liri, Miti, Taho, 15/01/1950. 7. Hamide, Safet, Ademaj, 06.06.64. 383. Vjollca, Estref, Rustemi, 03/10/1970. 470. Tahir, Qemal, Taho, 10/05/1945. 384. Qerim, Ramazan, Saja, 14/04/1954. 471. Jorgo, Tefik, Tare, 27/09/1965. 8. Myzafer, Idriz, Ahmati, 07.12.32. 385. Rabije, Ramazan, Saja, 27/10/1966. 472. Armand, Josif, Tiko, 08/05/1974. 9. Ilmo, Duro, Ahmati, 15.10.33. 386. Emdri, Engjell, Saliko, 08/04/1981. 473. Josif, Vangjel, Tiko, 20/09/1948. 10. Shpend, Sherif, Ahmetaj, 01.09.21. 387. Engjell, Nevrus, Saliko, 02/01/1951. 474. Rovena, Josif, Tiko, 21/08/1979. 11. Paqe, Idriz, ahmeti, 09.08.46. 388. Vergjene, Qema, Saliko, 03/09/1959. 475. Vjollca, Ligor, Tiko, 07/04/1950. 12. Natasha, Vesel, Ahmeti, 29.06.47. 389. Meshar, Bedri, Salla, 02/01/1968. 476. Artan, Haxhi, Tila, 04/03/1973. 13. Shuaip, Ajaz, Ajazi, 18.12.46. 390. Xheneta, Hasan, Seferi, 07/08/1955. 477. Matilda, Nazmi, Tola, 11/11/1111. 14. Besie, Shefqet, Ajazi, 06.02.55. 391. Sabrie, Eqerem, Sejdini, 20/01/1977. 478. Jani, Naun, Tona, 21/03/1958. 15. Rudina, Shuaip, Ajazi, 13.02.77. 392. Emiljan, Hazis, Selimaj, 28/03/1969. 479. Amalildo, Clirim, Topalli, 24/04/1977. 16. Bledar, Shuaip, Ajazi, 11.08.80. 393. Irena, Sherif, Selimaj, 07/09/1970. 480. Mine, Qemal, Topuzi, 01/12/1975. 17. Donika, Osman, Ajazi, 03.03.24. 394. Bajram, Ilmi, Selmami, 23/12/1974. 481. Bajram, Qazim, Tori, 18/03/1960. 18. Endrit, Shpetim, Ali, 27.09.78. 395. Miranda, Fatos, Selmani, 26/02/1971. 482. Vangjel, Vaso, Trola, 06/01/1941. 19. Tom, Nik, Alia, 10.01.34. 396. Altin, Ylli, Shabani, 08/11/1977. 483. Aldo, Haxhi, Vathi, 03/11/1980. 20. Gjyste, Vat, Alia, 10.06.38. 397. Bujar, Ylli, Shabani, 25/02/1979. 484. Vasilika, Thoma, Vllaha, 25/12/1946. 21. Fran, Tom, Alia, 09.11.58. 398. Genci, Nuri, Shabani, 11/07/1965. 485. Albana, Avdyl, Vrapi, 06/11/1972. 22. Luk, Tom, Alia, 16.09.60. 399. Hamedije, Ramazan, Shabani, 14/12/ 486. Tone, Ramazan, Vrapi, 26/05/1958. 23. Kel, Tom, Alia, 16.01.69. 1967. 487. Rasim, Abdulla, Xhafa, 17/08/1972. 24. Flora, Zef, Alia, 22.06.72. 400. Monika, Azmi, Shabani, 26/12/1974. 488. Suzana, X, Xhafa, 04/05/1979. 25. Mane, Beqir, Aliaj, 08.05.26. 401. Betije, Rushan, Shalca, 15/01/1932. 489. Myruete, X, Xhaferaj 02/11/1980. 26. Migena, Edmond, Aliaj, 26.0753. 402. Agim, Xhevahir, Shapku, 07/05/1958. 490. Bujar, Dervish, Xhakani, 04/12/1968. 27. Marita, Kadri, Aliaj, 08.0856. 403. Bukurije, Gani, Shapku, 19/11/1975. 491. Besnik, Abedin, Xhambazi, 13/06/1969. 28. Aleksander, Nijazi, Aliaj, 13.05.62. 404. Lindita, Xhevahir, Shapku, 21/05/1969. 492. Fatjon, Aqif, Xhambazi, 16/07/1980. 29. Etleva, Juftar, Aliaj, 02.12.72. 405. Lindita, Xhevahir, Shapku, 21/06/1969. 493. Periana, Adem, Xhambazi, 23/08/1968. 30. Drita, Tefik, Alicka, 19.01.23. 406. Bashkim, Shaban, Shehati, 14/10/1948. 494. Kysen, Abdyl, Xhanija, 06/02/1941. 31. Naim, Hajdar, Alicka, 08.12.54. 407. Dritan, Bashkim, Shehati, 15/06/1975. 495. Konstandina, Margarit, Xhoga, 11/05/ 32. Lindita, Fehmi, Alicka, 12.07.61. 408. Erinda, Bashkim, Shehati, 15/02/1981. 1905. 33. Avni, Hasim, Alikaj, 11.03.49. 409. Aferdita, Haxhi, Shehu, 27/03/1960. 496. Vangjel, Dhoske, Xhoga, 27/08/1944. 34. Blerina, Xhevat, Alikaj, 14.03.78. 410. Ina, Sezai, Shehu, 30/12/1979. 497. Jalldez, Ramadan, Ymeri, 11/12/1964. 411. Lindita, Jonuz, Shehu, 02/09/1976. 498. Malo, Zejni, Ymeri, 30/06/1963. 35. Aleksander, Perparim, Alimadhi, 412. Sezai, Haxhi, Shehu, 21/03/1957. 499. Natasha, Malo, Ymeri, 16/09/1981. 16.03.80. 413. Zenepe, Jonuz, Shehu, 05/06/1971. 500. Rudina, Faik, Ymeri, 12/10/1978. 36. Astrit, Demir, Alimadhi, 27.04.59. 414. Florand, Shefit, Shema, 12/09/1968. 501. Safet, Shefqet, Ymeri, 04/03/1964. 37. Edlira, Lake, Alimadhi, 17.02.73. 415. Artan, Bashkim, Sherifi, 12/07/1982. 502. Margarita, Gani, Zelia, 07/12/1967. 38. Elida, Myrteza, Alimadhi, 09.05.72. 416. Engjellushe, Demir, Sherifi, 05/06/1975. 503. Ike, Mehemt, Zenunaj, 09/02/1960. 39. Elmas, Etem, Alimadhi, 27.04.83. 417. Lavdie, Lulzim, Sherifi, 21/07/1968. 504. Shaje, Sulejman, Zenunaj, 13/03/1973. 40. Enkeleida, Musa, Alimadhi, 28.08.78. 418. Lorenc, Lulzim, Sherifi, 31/10/1966. 505. Ferdinand, Fahri, Zhilla, 29/03/1961. 41. Etem, Hajdar, Alimadhi, 30.03.37. 419. Lucie, Muharrem, Sherifi, 28/06/1954. 506. Mynevere, Haki, Zoto, 27/06/1920. 42. Fatime, Tahir, Alimadhi, 11.02.26. 420. Luljan, Skender, Sherifi, 09/06/1969. Kjo liste permban, 506, Rekorde. 43. Fatos, Bektash, Alimadhi, 10.07.68. 421. Mirela, Xhevat, Sherifi, 19/09/1980. 44. Festim, Perparim, Alimadhi, 11.01.78. 422. Mukades, Hajredin, Sherifi, 17/06/1959. 45. Flamur, Bektash, Alimadhi, 17.11.54. Municipality Unit No. 2. 46. Flora, Demir, Alimadhi, 17.10.61. 423. Myhyrije, Zenel, Sherifi, 31/12/1975. Polling Station No. 53. 424. Pellumbesh, Rehxep, Sherifi, 31/03/1954. 47. Hektor, Bektash, Alimadhi, 16.05.70. 425. Sevdie, Mersin, Sherifi, 21/07/1968. I. VOTERS IN CIVIL STATUS REGISTER 48. Klodian, Perparim, Alimadhi, 04.02.82. 426. Silvana, Bujar, Sherifi, 13/06/1980. 2 381 49. Lindita, Sadush, Alimadhi, 19.01.69. 427. Silvana, Bujar, Sherifi, 13/06/1980. 363 50. Luljeta, Asim, Alimadhi, 20.12.58. 428. Vjollca, Hajredin, Sherifi, 05/09/1972. 51. Mbarime, Hysni, Alimadhi, 18.03.61. 429. Xhevat, Mustafa, Sherifi, 15/05/1942. Total ...... 2 744 52. Namik, Etem, Alimadhi, 26.03.82. 430. Yllka, Rexhep, Sherifi, 07/05/1981. 53. Napolon, Bektash, Alimadhi, 01.10.59. 431. Edmond, Murat, Shima, 07/01/1982. II. VOTERS IN THE VOTING LISTS OF THE 54. Perparim, Demir, Alimadhi, 14.02.49. 432. Edmond, Murat, Shima, 07/01/1982. ELECTION OF OCTOBER 1, 2000 55. Sazan, Etem, Alimadhi, 01.09.71. 433. Mimoza, Murat, Shima, 24/12/1978. 668 56. Sose, Etem, Alimadhi, 15.10.43. 434. Mimoza, Murat, Shima, 24/12/1978. 791 57. Tefta, Hetem, Alimdhi, 21.06.67. 435. Misiko, Qani, Shino, 29/11/1977. 58. Gavrosh, Hito, Alimerko, 23.03.49. 436. Emerie, Hakik, Shira, 20/08/1973. Total ...... 1 459 59. Liri, Ramazan, Alimerko, 02.02.55. E954 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 60. Ana, Gavrosh, Alimerko, 31.01.80. 148. Mariglen, Bardhi, 21.09.82. 236. Ermal, Bejkush, Bleta, 10.02.73. 61. Mynevere, Hysen, Alimsadhi, 13.02.30. 149. Bibe, Mesh, Bardhi, 29.09.35. 237. Dorina, Merkur, Belta, 22.12.75. 62. Xhihane, Muharrem, Alisinani, 10.02.20. 150. Gjete, Gege, Bardhi, 15.08.38. 238. Hajrije, Hysni, Boci, 01.10.24. 63. Luan, Isuf, Allamani, 03.12.50. 151. Ilir, Bibe, Bardhi, 17.02.70. 239. Ilirjana, Xhafer, Boci, 28.02.65. 64. Holta, Iuan, Allamani, 05.09.81. 152. Astrit, Bibe, Bardhi, 16.09.71. 240. Xhafer, Ali, Boci, 06.07.25. 65. Halim, Mehmet, Allaraj, 05.10.38. 153. Margarita, Nove, Bardhi, 07.01.69. 241. Jorgii, Nasi, Bogdani, 03.02.40. 66. Tane, Xhevit, Allaraj, 31.05.44. 154. Artan, Bibe, Bardhi, 10.02.75. 242. Marika, Nastas, Bogdani, 18.07.40. 67. Farije, Qamil, Allaraj, 05.10.77. 155. Ardit, Hysen, Bardhollari, 19.05.72. 243. Entela, Jorgii, Bogdani, 24.01.74. 68. Sali, Hajdar, Allgjata, 08.02.62. 156. Fatmir, Shyqyri, Barkaneshi, 08.08.44. 244. Ardian, Jorgii, Bogdani, 02.01.70. 69. Merita, Xhemal, Allgjata, 27.02.69. 157. Hatixhe, Mylazim, Barkaneshi, 30.04.50. 245. Lindita, Mirash, Brahaj, 25.02.79. 70. Fatbardha, Qazim, Allushi, 07.07.53. 158. Eduard, Fatmir, Barkaneshi, 23.08.78. 246. Besnik, Mirash, Brahaj, 11.10.80. 71. Rahim, Baftjar, Alushi, 20.04.38. 159. Ermira, Fatmir, Barkaneshi, 16.02.78. 247. Besnik, Kadri, Brahimaj, 14.07.54. 72. Nadire, Rifat, Alushi, 05.04.40. 160. Shyqri, Ymer, Bathorja, 17.11.35. 248. Inxhije, Kocaq, Brahimaj, 15.09.13. 73. Zuran, Alushi, 16.07.61. 161. Nurije, Hush, Bathorja, 10.02.35. 249. Luciana, Kole, Brahimaj, 17.09.58. 74. Donika, Rahim, Alushi, 01.02.64. 162. Myslym, Shyqri, Bathorja, 10.07.70. 250. Qamil, Gani, Brahimi, 24.10.69. 75. Servet, Rahim, Alushi, 24.01.70. 163. Skender, Shyqri, Bathorja, 10.07.70. 251. Shpendi, Pasho, Brahimi, 15.06.70. 76. Pranvera, Rahim, Alushi, 14.03.72. 164. Majlinda, Muarrem, Bathorja, 04.08.65. 252. Rasim, Uk, Brahimi, 08.06.42. 77. Shukrije, Rahim, Alushi, 10.08.74. 165. Ferid, Bathorja, 14.03.26. 253. Aishe, Xhemal, Brahimi, 10.10.52. 78. Thoma, Nasi, Andoni, 30.07.60. 166. Ardiana, Bathorja, 23.04.72. 254. Ylber, Rasim, Brahimi, 07.03.79. 79. Liljana, Miti, Andoni, 10.03.64. 167. Zelije, Bathorja, 01.03.25. 255. Shkelqim, Rasim, Brahimi, 15.04.81. 80. Mirela, Petrit, Andrea, 27.10.74. 168. Dilaver, Bathorja, 17.03.63. 256. Jetmira, Rasim, Brahimi, 19.05.83. 81. Elez, Sadik, Andrea, 24.01.60. 169. Petrit, Bathorja, 01.03.67. 257. Haxhi, Brahja, 06.01.30. 82. Sotir, Llambi, Andrea, 26.04.26. 170. Xhemali, Hysen, Bazja, 12.05.27. 258. Ediola, Ylli, Braho, 29.05.81. 83. Dritan, Sotir, Andrea, 30.01.67. 171. Tije, Haxhi, Bazja, 06.03.31. 259. Dhimiter, Adam, Braho, 20.10.48. 84. Irina, Marko, Angjeli, 11.12.57. 172. Astrit, Ramadan, Beca, 03.07.63. 260. Emine, Islam, Braho, 11.02.56. 85. Luljeta, Piro, Anken, 15.02.52. 173. Suzana, Nezir, Beca, 04.02.66. 261. Lidian, Dhimiter, Braho, 06.03.78. 86. Aranit, Velo, Arapaj, 22.03.66. 174. Benet, Bahri, Beci, 25.01.65. 262. Erind, Dhimiter, Braho, 16.11.81. 87. Dave, Deo, Arapaj, 04.05.68. 175. Fitore, Agim, Beci, 06.02.68. 263. Arjaniti, Faik, Braho, 17.06.55. 88. Astrit, Asabella, 15.12.24. 176. Zervehe, Reshat, Bedo, 21.12.59. 264. Zamira, Braho, 20.01.57. 89. Hysni, Muharrem, Azizaj, 02.03.20. 177. Lavdim, Hysni, Bega, 05.03.56. 265. Mersida, Arjanit, Braho, 23.05.80. 90. Kandrie, Maliq, Azizaj, 05.09.45. 178. Suzana, Qerim, Bega, 07.08.60. 266. Dhionis, Servet, Braholli, 01.04.72. 91. Alfred, Hysni, Azizaj, 26.06.68. 179. Fatmira, Hysni, Bega, 01.05.23. 267. Ylli, Vahid, Bramo, 01.06.53. 92. Gazmir, Hysni, Azizaj, 24.08.70. 180. Spartak, Hysni, Bega, 29.09.51. 268. Luljeta, Maliq, Bramo, 26.03.58. 93. Irfan, Ismet, Baboci, 05.12.20. 181. Floreta, Begtash, Bega, 27.12.54. 269. Bislim, Ukshin, Brecani, 15.02.67. 94. Arben, Kadri, Baboci, 24.04.55. 182. Qamile, Bega, 20.03.30. 270. Rudina, Idriz, Brecani, 21.11.73. 95. Eva, Thoma, Baboci, 17.04.62. 183. Ethem, Bega, 10.03.58. 271. Agron, Hajdar, Bregu, 17.02.48. 96. Efrosina, Foto, Baboci, 03.03.32. 184. Xhemal, Mehmet, Beja, 01.05.30. 272. Sabrije, Beg, Bregu, 26.08.49. 97. Klidi, Sheri, Baboci, 23.07.62. 185. Lirije, Veli, Beja, 05.01.47. 273. Nurije, Hasan, Bruzja, 15.01.18. 98. Enver, Ibrahim, Baci, 02.02.52. 186. Vjollca, Xhemal, Beja, 12.08.68. 274. Xhavit, Ali, Buca, 29.10.42. 99. Dorian, Enver, Baci, 25.08.80. 187. Edlira, Xhemal, Beja, 04.06.72. 275. Violeta, Beqir, Buca, 23.01.48. 100. Shpresa, Turabi, Backa, 13.04.27. 188. Besnik, Estref, Bejdo, 12.03.53. 276. Indrit, Xhavit, Buca, 14.10.80. 101. Fatos, Skender, Backa, 09.09.47. 189. Sadete, Mehmet, Bejdo, 13.03.58. 277. Jani, Vangjel, Buhuri, 22.08.39. 102. Mimoza, Ali, Backa, 13.04.55. 190. Bekim, Nuri, Bejko, 11.07.61. 278. Irini, Gaqi, Buhuri, 08.05.46. 103. Ardit, Fatos, Backa, 02.08.80. 191. Laura, Selami, Bejko, 30.10.64. 279. Altin, Jani, Buhuri, 26.09.70. 104. Efrosini, Mihal, Baholli, 01.05.18. 192. Drita, Zenun, Bejko, 15.04.23. 280. Safo, Lutfi, Buhuri, 02.10.71. 105. Avdi, Vath, Bajra, 07.11.41. 193. Adrian, Ilias, Bejko, 16.04.63. 281. Mentar, Rahmi, Bujari, 25.07.49. 106. Eriana, Avdi, Bajra, 26.05.79. 194. Jeta, Qemal, Bejko, 05.07.68. 282. Burbuqe, Ibrahim, Bujari, 17.01.60. 107. Ilirjan, Zyhdi, Bakalli, 23.07.61. 195. Hajrije, Abdulla, Bejtja, 10.03.42. 283. Agron, Ali, Bulaj, 28.06.72. 108. Shefqet, Taip, Bakia, 02.07.55. 196. Rudin, Qemal, Bejtja, 12.02.75. 284. Shyqyrije, Feta, Bulaj, 04.12.73. 109. Haneme, Moisi, Bakia, 26.05.52. 197. Anila, Gani, Bejtja, 12.02.75. 285. Kosta, Spiro, Bullo, 30.04.26. 110. Ramadan, Kadri, Bala, 14.09.40. 198. Shefqet, Cik, Beka, 02.01.29. 286. Avdul, Zeqir, Bundo, 05.04.34. 111. Sadije, Myrteza, Bala, 17.07.42. 199. Sanije, Bajo, Beka, 31.12.34. 287. Engjellushe, Bektash, Bundo, 01.03.35. 112. Elton, Ramadan, Bala, 23.04.74. 200. Luan, Shefqet, Beka, 05.06.61. 288. Fatos, Bundo, 17.09.62. 113. Oriana, Dhimitraq, Bala, 05.04.76. 201. Fatmir, Shefqet, Beka, 11.05.70. 289. Alma, Bundo, 14.08.70. 114. Fadil, Abdulla, Balashi, 25.07.42. 202. Jeta, Tahir, Beka, 02.06.71. 290. Fatos, Avdul, Bundo, 17.09.62. 115. Deje, Abdulla, Balashi, 25.07.42 203. Lirije, Sadik, Beluli, 01.03.49. 291. Alma, Syti, Bundo, 14.08.70. 116. Leme, Abdulla, Balashi, 28.05.44. 204. Albert, Cen, Beluli, 08.02.77. 292. Violeta, Bajram, Burhanaj, 05.03.57. 117. Beglije, Fadil, Balashi, 16.01.58. 205. Burbuqe, Beluli, 02.03.79. 293. Bujar, Neki, Burimi, 30.09.31. 118. Eldiana, Fadil, Balashi, 11.04.83. 206. Luan, Cen, Beluli, 07.07.81. 294. Stolije, Bedri, Burimi, 16.03.36. 119. Hysni, Haki, Bali, 05.05.42. 207. Sami, Ferik, Benga, 10.07.60. 295. Suzana, Bujar, Burimi, 10.06.59. 120. Naime, Baftjar, Bali, 19.05.44. 208. Eviolda, Ylli, Benga, 13.10.76. 296. Brikena, Novrus, Burimi, 22.11.73. 121. Bexhet, Hysni, Bali, 03.11.66. 209. Alban, Myrdash, Beqaj, 26.04.69. 297. Fatos, Bujar, Burimi, 19.03.62. 122. Anila, Hysni, Bali, 10.05.78. 210. Ndricim, Nezir, Beqari, 26.03.51. 298. Zemrije, Mustafa, Burreli, 15.04.61. 123. Rizza, Rufat, Bali, 10.03.56 211. Aishe, Arif, Beqari, 03.05.54. 299. Mirlinda, Medi, Bushati, 26.04.73. 124. Atlije, Abdulla, Bali, 13,12.61. 212. Agron, Ndricim, Beqari, 01.11.75. 300. Gezim, Arif, Bushi, 11.09.49. 125. Kasem, Mustafa, Balla, 12.10.53. 213. Gjinovefa, Ndricim, Beqari, 04.04.79. 301. Dallandyshe, Lutfi, Bushi, 17.05.54. 126. Emine, Shyqyri, Balla, 18.07.58. 214. Ilir, Ndricim, Beqari, 18.07.81. 302. Blerina, Gezim, Bushi, 18.04.76. 127. Bledi, Kasem, Balla, 16.01.81. 215. Ilir, Pandeli, Berati, 09.09.61. 303. Entela, Gezim, Bushi, 03.01.80. 128. Kasem, Mustafa, Balla, 12.10.53. 216. Vasilika, Thoma, Berati, 12.08.66. 304. Bardhok, Zef, Bushpepa, 28.03.72. 129. Azbi, Balla, 03.04.64. 217. Fabjol, Shpetim, Berberi, 13.12.74. 305. Ardiana, Hajdin, Bushpepa, 05.05.75. 130. Fellanxa, Balla, 17.03.72. 218. Agron, Nyredin, Berbiu, 05.09.61. 306. Kostaqe, Ndreko, Butka, 24.07.25. 131. Arben, Selim, Balla, 05.03.65. 219. Zana, Gjergji, Berbiu, 23.03.68. 307. Albert, Andon, Butka, 14.09.49. 132. Aida, Ferid, Balla, 01.02.75. 220. Fetan, Hamza, Berisha, 31.12.50. 308. Ilir, Andon, Butka, 01.09.54. 133. Bujare, Myslim, Ballabani, 26.01.79. 221. Refije, Mehmet, Berisha, 10.03.59. 309. Irini, Androkli, Buxhuku, 02.03.45. 134. Sami, Zylyf, Ballgjini, 10.09.61. 222. Azbi, Rustem, Beta, 05.05.33. 310. Idajet, Fejzi, Buzi, 06.09.58. 135. Valbona, Bekim, Ballgjini, 23.12.63. 223. Feruze, Asllan, Beta, 07.10.40. 311. Ermira, Kujtim, Buzi, 12.02.65. 136. Shaniko, Myrto, Banaj, 05.05.33. 224. Flamur, Hazbi, Beta, 14.12.66. 312. Fejzi, Nebi, Buzi, 22.01.34. 137. Kozeta, Baoci, 28.06.58. 225. Liljana, Myslym, Beta, 27.12.70. 313. Qerime, Qemal, Buzi, 23.05.37. 138. Mandush, Jahja, Baraku, 01.08.40. 226. Ylber, Xhavit, Bicaku, 20.08.66. 314. Hysni, Hasan, Bylberi, 24.05.57. 139. Trim, Fatmir, Baraku, 22.06.80. 227. Teuta, Bajram, Bicaku, 26.02.72. 315. Drita, Fasli, Bylberi, 05.12.57. 140. Fatmir, Demush, Baraku, 16.03.39. 228. Vesel, Biraci, 04.08.59. 316. Agim, Hasan, Bylyku, 02.06.37. 141. Enkelejda, Shkelqim, Bardhi, 18.03.72. 229. Flutra, Biraci, 08.06.63. 317. Vjollca, Sadik, Bylyku, 03.05.43. 142. Elez, Rustem, Bardhi, 15.05.45. 230. Atena, Piro, Bishka, 20.04.66. 318. Ardian, Agim, Bylyku, 08.06.65. 143. Shpresa, Nazif, Bardhi, 15.04.56. 231. Nikolin, Panajot, Bixho, 26.03.68. 319. Zaimina, Bylyku, 04.03.70. 144. Anila, Elez, Bardhi, 27.09.77. 232. Denis, Hysen, Blac, 24.07.75. 320. Zhaneta, Luan, Byrimi, 20.12.67. 145. Altin, Elez, Bardhi, 14.07.80. 233. Bejkush, Ago, Bleta, 04.04.43. 321. Mimoza, Caca, 06.06.56. 146. Latif, Bardhi, 01.03.60. 234. Elisabeta, Hysen, Bleta, 16.03.52. 322. Agim, Haki, Cafo, 13.11.63. 147. Zelije, Bardhi, 15.04.61. 235. Indrit, Bejkush, Bleta, 22.07.80. 323. Manushaqe, Nexhdet, Cafo, 09.10.61. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E955 324. Bajaze, Cafo, 03.03.39. 412. Hirmisane, Sherif, Cera, 19.11.40. 500. Tomorr, Nikoll, Dedja, 03.11.71. 325. Shpetim, Hasan, Cako, 19.08.52. 413. Hidajet, Xhemal, Cera, 04.02.72. 501. Luljeta, Isuf, Dedja, 28.10.76. 326. Elsa, Mihal, Cako, 31.08.52. 414. Albert, Xhemal, Cera, 26.05.81. 502. Fran, Ded, Dednreaj, 12.07.55. 327. Rovena, Shpetim, Cako, 26.12.76. 415. Skender, Baftjar, Ceri, 30.03.38. 503. Lin, Dednreaj, 02.10.58. 328. Agim, Shpetim, Cako, 22.09.78. 416. Engjellushe, Feti, Ceri, 10.03.42. 504. Shaqe, Keqan, Dednreaj, 30.05.15. 329. Thoma, Pilo, Cala, 13.05.59. 417. Aulona, Ceri, 03.04.75. 505. Shpresa, Mark, Dednreaj, 20.08.60. 330. Hajrije, Sefer, Cala, 10.02.56. 418. Aurel, Skender, Ceri, 02.09.69. 506. Lize, Dednreaj, 21.04.75. 331. Artur, Lici, Cala, 14.01.69. 419. Ervehe, Ceribashi, 27.10.47. 507. Ermal, Servet, Deliu, 28.09.67. 332. Albana, Nikollaq, Cala, 10.02.74. 420. Pali, Ligor, Cifliku, 08.08.20. 508. Laureta, Muharrem, Deliu, 01.04.72. 333. Arqile, Zoj, Cala, 20.02.55. 421. Polikseni, Fane, Cifliku, 10.12.41. 509. Ali, Demalija, 14.04.69. 334. Fitnete, Avni, Cala, 22.04.61. 422. Aleksander, Pali, Cifliku, 24.12.65. 510. Selvije, Demalija, 15.08.72. 335. Kristo, Mico, Cami, 17.01.32. 423. Ligor, Pali, Cifliku, 17.02.67. 511. Manjola, Demiraj, 12.08.71. 336. Klementina, Tonin, Cami, 04.09.41. 424. Enkeleida, Pali, Cifliku, 27.03.72. 512. Kujtim, Sulejman, Demiri, 03.07.47. 337. Florenc, Izeir, Cami, 25.01.43. 425. Julia, Roland, Ciko, 15.08.75. 513. Bukurie, Hysni, Demiri, 11.04.49. 338. Tefta, Hasan, Cami, 28.11.48. 426. Spiro, Kosta, Cili, 16.02.40. 514. Brikena, Kujtim, Demiri, 15.02.81. 339. Melsi, Florec, Cami, 12.03.69. 427. Donika, Gaqo, Cili, 30.01.50. 515. Resti, Kujtim, Demiri, 24.02.83. 340. Suzana, Florenc, Cami, 27.06.73. 428. Klelija, Spiro, Cili, 20.10.77. 516. Bajram, Teki, Demiri, 18.02.35. 341. Seferije, Irfan, Cami, 04.10.68. 429. Como, Koco, Cini, 16.04.18. 517. Siadet, Avni, Demiri, 05.06.42. 342. Irfan, Beqir, Canga, 31.08.44. 430. Jeton, Como, Cini, 14.04.70. 518. Enika, Bajram, Demiri, 18.06.72. 343. Nexhmije, Rakip, Canga, 06.08.48. 431. Naunka, Themi, Cini, 11.03.35. 519. Skender, Demir, Demiri, 22.03.46. 344. Bledar, Irfan, Canga, 21.11.69. 432. Genti, Pandeli, Cini, 13.06.74. 520. Teuta, Mexhit, Demiri, 30.03.53. 345. Albana, Irfan, Canga, 31.07.78. 433. Pertef, Kadri, Cobani, 06.08.40. 521. Suela, Skender, Demiri, 08.08.77. 346. Shkelqim, Islam, Cani, 06.05.56. 434. Lumturie, Izet, Cobani, 01.04.48. 522. Venera, Skender, Demiri, 29.08.81. 347. Merita, Xhemal, Cani, 26.11.65. 435. Etleva, Pertef, Cobani, 28.02.70. 523. Vidi, Demko, 09.04.62. 348. Florenc, Haxhi, Cani, 05.09.65. 436. Jorida, Pertef, Cobani, 28.12.77. 524. Olsi, Piro, Demo, 11.03.72. 349. Eduard, Kristo, Cani, 01.02.69. 437. Bardhyl, Hasan, Collaku, 07.09.58. 525. Armir, Fadil, Demucaj, 11.05.75. 350. Manjola, Mico, Cani, 31.07.70. 438. Elda, Hadi, Collaku, 17.08.64. 526. Lirije, Hazis, Demushi, 05.01.45. 351. Rifat, Zanun, Cani, 17.08.40. 439. Genci, Hodo, Coriga, 02.05.69. 527. Gjovana, Gjergj, Denasi, 11.06.38. 352. Brunilda, Cani, 20.04.72. 440. Majlinda, Shpetim, Coriga, 15.05.73. 528. Skerdilad, Gaqo, Denasi, 09.07.70. 353. Engleta, Mithat, Cani, 19.01.76. 441. Artemon, Martin, Cukalla, 14.08.72. 529. Oli, Denasi, 19.06.72. 354. Behixhe, Jonuz, Cani, 12.11.40. 442. Lumturije, Beqir, Cupi, 06.04.48. 530. Nertila, Dervishaj, 22.02.79. 355. Resmi, Rifat, Cani, 23.03.68. 443. Arjeta, Rifat, Cupi, 16.03.71. 531. Kreshnik, Yzeir, Dervishi, 26.05.53. 356. Gazmir, Rifat, Cani, 16.02.71. 444. Gentiana, Rifat, Cupi, 30.03.77. 532. Ermira, Skender, Dervishi, 22.05.59. 357. Shkelqim, Rifat, Cani, 22.06.73. 445. Luft, Abdyl, Cupi, 15.09.42. 533. Arion, Kreshnik, Dervishi, 29.05.80. 358. Dashnor, Rifat, Cani, 17.03.79. 446. Nusha, Pashuk, Cupi, 11.12.47. 534. Yzeir, Islam, Dervishi, 19.05.29. 359. Florina, Rifat, Cani, 26.10.71. 447. Arlinda, Luft, Cupi, 09.06.68. 535. Hafesa, Ramo, Dervishi, 19.01.32. 360. Brunilda, Rahman, Cani, 20.04.72. 448. Dolores, Luft, Cupi, 15.07.76. 536. Pajtim, Ahmet, Dervishi, 15.12.65. 361. Zaho, Arqile, Cani, 08.09.45. 449. Marsela, Luft, Cupi, 10.03.80. 537. Hamide, Ferid, Dervishi, 02.02.68. 362. Argjiro, Jorgji, Cani, 29.09.51. 450. Hamit, Abdyl, Cupi, 15.08.30. 538. Rovena, Agim, Dervishi, 22.04.79. 363. Evelina, Zaho, Cani, 03.11.74. 451. Geraldina, Tasim, Cupi, 14.04.38. 539. Jemin, Dervishi, 02.06.52. 364. Stela, Zaho, Cani, 06.04.79. 452. Serije, Abdyl, Cupi, 13.03.32. 540. Mereme, Ramazan, Dervishi, 19.09.60. 365. Ferhat, Muharrem, Cania, 25.05.61. 453. Margarita, Jorgo, Cyri, 20.04.76. 541. Ilir, Jemin, Dervishi, 01.05.79. 366. Behixhe, Reshit, Cania, 20.05.61. 454. Asllan, Hamit, Daci, 28.09.51. 542. Pullumb, Jemin, Dervishi, 11.08.80. 367. Gentjan, Ferhat, Cania, 20.06.83. 455. Nafie, Liman, Daci, 25.10.57. 543. Fabiola, Dhimitraq, Dhima, 21.01.75. 368. Kastriot, Safet, Caushaj, 21.12.61. 456. Elton, Asllan, Daci, 24.03.80. 544. Agron, Shaqir, Dibra, 01.02.52. 369. Eda, Isuf, Caushaj, 30.09.5. 457. Elona, Asllan, Daci, 01.01.83. 545. Rozeta, Zare, Dibra, 11.08.53. 370. Safet, Hasan, Caushaj, 10.08.22. 458. Androkli, Pandi, Dado, 20.08.38. 546. Mihal, Haredin, Didani, 29.12.75. 371. Elmazije, Demir, Caushaj, 15.05.33. 459. Sotira, Llukan, Dado, 07.08.50. 547. Haredin, Isuf, Didani, 10.01.45. 372. Rei, Safet, Caushaj, 21.02.66. 460. Ylli, Androkli, Dado, 29.12.78. 548. Miroshe, Kadri, Didani, 16.05.46. 373. Sherif, Binak, Caushaj, 13.04.57. 461. Ervis, Androkli, Dado, 19.03.83. 549. Mirgen, Haredin, Didani, 21.09.72. 374. Najada, Zyhdi, Caushaj, 17.07.65. 462. Shpresa, Kasem, Dafa, 12.08.34. 550. Ylli, Haredin, Didani, 25.10.77. 375. Muharrem, Hasan, Caushi, 11.09.47. 463. Tefik, Aqif, Dajci, 07.04.32. 551. Alketa, Piro, Didani, 29.12.75. 376. Hanke, Ali, Caushi, 16.08.50. 464. Minevere, Tahir, Dajci, 03.06.42. 552. Mihal, Haredin, Didani, 29.05.82. 377. Besnik, Muharrem, Caushi, 24.08.70. 465. Ardian, Tefik, Dajci, 02.07.66. 553. Eranda, Astrit, Difi, 21.01.81. 378. Altin, Muharrem, Caushi, 22.12.71. 466. Rexhep, Haxhi, Dajti, 10.01.27. 554. Delviana, Liman, Dobi, 03.08.66. 379. Rudina, Muharrem, Caushi, 06.06.76. 467. Naime, Sulejman, Dajti, 01.06.29. 555. Riza, Adem, Doci, 16.03.46. 380. Arben, Galip, Caushi, 11.07.71. 468. Skender, Rexhep, Dajti, 26.10.51. 556. Shahe, Ismail, Doci, 23.01.12. 381. Bilal, Banush, Ceca, 14.09.73. 469. Drita, Kadri, Dajti, 11.12.53. 557. Nazmie, Ibrahim, Doci, 15.05.49. 382. Luljeta, Xhelal, Ceca, 05.08.75. 470. Artur, Skender, Dajti, 28.11.77. 558. Mark, Llesh, Dodani, 24.02.25. 383. Jazo, Ceka, 09.01.38. 471. Arjola, Skender, Dajti, 13.11.79. 559. Kademe, Seit, Dodani, 30.06.39. 384. Igli, Ceka, 12.05.66. 472. Suela, Ibrahim, Daka, 24.05.79. 560. Koco, Spiro, Dode, 21.05.24. 385. Shkelqim, Ceka, 25.05.70. 473. Florian, Palok, Daka, 02.11.64. 561. Efigjeni, Mina, Dode, 27.10.30. 386. Leonard, Haxhi, Ceka, 02.01.53. 474. Sotir, Dilaver, Dake, 20.01.30. 562. Arben, Koco, Dode, 17.08.60. 387. Luljeta, Robert, Ceka, 24.04.58. 475. Marie, Nevrus, Dake, 05.01.29. 563. Zhuljeta, Zenel, Dode, 23.03.67. 388. Riselda, Leonard, Ceka, 25.09.81. 476. Ilia, Sotir, Dake, 07.09.55. 564. Nastas, Petro, Dodona, 20.04.34. 389. Realdo, Leonard, Ceka, 06.04.83. 477. Urma, Zeqir, Dake, 06.02.60. 565. Zhaneta, Gaqo, Dodona, 12.06.45. 390. Eqrem, Hysen, Ceka, 20.12.47. 478. Vladimir, Sotir, Dake, 13.03.60. 566. Blerina, Zyber, Doga, 22.05.77. 391. Fiqerete, Xhemal, Ceka, 31.08.52. 479. Gjergji, Ziso, Dako, 22.01.53. 567. Spiro, Selman, Dogani, 05.07.68. 392. Florentina, Eqrem, Ceka, 30.09.72. 480. Arte, Kajmak, Dako, 10.10.57. 568. Enver, Doka, 10.03.73. 393. Elisabeta, Eqrem, Ceka, 26.05.75. 481. Naxhije, Halit, Dalipi, 20.01.44. 569. Zehrudin, Hamza, Dokle, 12.01.52. 394. Enkelejda, Eqrem, Ceka, 01.11.80. 482. Alfred, Besim, Dalipi, 12.05.75. 570. Kleopatra, Vangjel, Dokle, 17.12.49. 395. Halit, Hysen, Ceka, 13.07.63. 483. Xhoana, Dalipi, 22.06.78. 571. Olta, Zehrudin, Dokle, 10.10.79. 396. Engjellushe, Mexhit, Ceka, 11.07.66. 484. Esmeralda, Besim, Dalipi, 16.10.80. 572. Borjana, Zehrudin, Dokle, 03.05.83. 397. Trene, Ceko, 04.08.38. 485. Sotir, Ilo, Danaci, 20.05.40. 573. Qatibe, Osman, Dokle, 10.03.09. 398. Kico, Pando, Ceku, 05.07.31. 486. Ruzhdije, Ali, Danaci, 15.08.42. 574. Baki, Sadik, Doku, 01.05.45. 399. Enea, Kico, Ceku, 23.01.77. 487. Anila, Sotir, Danaci, 11.01.71. 575. Elvie, Lok, Doku, 15.02.47. 400. Angjela, Kristaq, Ceku, 21.07.42. 488. Donika, Ibrahim, Danaj, 12.03.29. 576. Ardian, Idriz, Dollaku, 26.06.74. 401. Julian, Kico, Ceku, 15.03.63. 489. Deli, Binok, Danaj, 02.12.53. 577. Rajmond, Eqerem, Dollmeri, 04.11.49. 402. Lutfi, Abdurrahman, Cela, 12.06.26. 490. Nazire, Hajdar, Danaj, 02.12.59. 578. Donika, Reis, Dollmeri, 28.04.50. 403. Meliha, Xhemal, Cela, 06.05.31. 491. Erion, Deli, Danaj, 02.11.79. 579. Fleri, Raimond, Dollmeri, 31.08.75. 404. Skender, Lutfi, Cela, 06.03.68. 492. Kreshnik, Sotir, Dano, 08.08.79. 580. Endri, Raimond, Dollmeri, 16.06.80. 405. Gjyle, Abdulla, Cela, 06.06.25. 493. Suela, Zyber, Dashi, 14.12.78. 581. Ermir, Sul, Domi, 14.05.73. 406. Suzana, Petrit, Cela, 01.08.63. 494. Tahir, Mehmet, Dauti, 05.09.43. 582. Sofokli, Llukan, Dona, 10.10.24. 407. Zenun, Bektash, Cela, 13.09.57. 495. Zejnepe, Qazim, Dauti, 02.01.48. 583. Lirir, Ila, Dona, 06.09.30. 408. Aferdita, Neshat, Cela, 08.06.59. 496. Miftar, Tahir, Dauti, 20.04.67. 584. Valentina, Sofokli, Dona, 17.01.56. 409. Violeta, Zenun, Cela, 05.03.80. 497. Servete, Tahir, Dauti, 28.11.73. 585. Anastas, Sofokli, Dona, 12.07.52. 410. Vjollca, Hysen, Cenka, 04.09.54. 498. Fllanxa, Tahir, Dauti, 15.03.79. 586. Flora, Nysret, Dona, 07.05.60. 411. Xhemal, Sait, Cera, 07.11.32. 499. Sokol, Tahir, Dauti, 20.10.80. 587. Aferdita, Guri, Drasa, 04.02.76. E956 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 588. Teuta, Fuat, Drasa, 15.02.21. 676. Zog, Kadri, Ferizolli, 09.05.68. 764. Andi, Aleksander, Goga, 23.11.75. 589. Melima, Fuat, Drasa, 25.01.34. 677. Shpresa, Tahir, Ferizolli, 05.03.72. 765. Blerina, Aleksander, Goga, 06.11.77. 590. Shekri, Fuat, Drasa, 05.05.26. 678. Sokol, Kadri, Ferizolli, 08.03.71. 766. Aleksandra, Kristo, Goga, 30.10.22. 591. Ides, Mustafa, Drasa, 03.12.37. 679. Ilir, Peci, Fiku, 08.03.61. 767. Petrika, Ilo, Golloshi, 17.06.55. 592. Ornela, Sherki, Drasa, 15.11.67. 680. Ilir, Kristaq, Filipi, 29.01.72. 768. Diana, Veliko, Golloshi, 08.11.59. 593. Andi, Sherki, Drasa, 04.05.70. 681. Dhimiter, Ilo, Filo, 10.10.62. 769. Mbarime, Tahir, Gorce, 15.06.58. 594. Rexhep, Fuat, Drasa, 28.12.23. 682. Enkeleida, Petro, Filo, 26.12.70. 770. Safete, Riza, Goxhaj, 18.12.62. 595. Lindita, Hazis, Drita, 12.02.61. 683. Ardiana, Prokop, Findiku, 20.10.69. 771. Ibrahim, Sherif, Greca, 28.07.42. 596. Hamid, Fali, Drizi, 20.04.40. 684. Harallamb, Pavllo, Gabi, 22.08.37. 772. Ide, Musa, Greca, 11.02.44. 597. Vera, Islam, Drizi, 09.04.55. 685. Panago, Filip, Gabi, 22.08.37. 773. Saimir, Ibrahim, Greca, 12.04.71. 598. Hekuran, Hamid, Drizi, 08.06.80. 686. Stavrulla, Harallamb, Gabi, 11.02.56. 774. Altin, Ibrahim, Greca, 12.08.75. 599. Blerina, Hamid, Drizi, 09.08.81. 687. Arqile, Harallamb, Gabi, 29.09.57. 775. Qefsere, Ramazan, Grori, 02.03.37. 600. Dorin, Hamid, Drizi, 17.06.83. 688. Fatbardha, Shefqet, Gabi, 31.12.60. 776. Bashkim, Grori, 17.12.55. 601. Dush, Mede, Duda, 13.04.51. 689. Nexhmi, Namik, Gaci, 27.07.40. 777. Selman, Ramazan, Grori, 18.10.25. 602. Fiqirete, Kadri, Duda, 09.07.51. 690. Veronika, Todi, Gaci, 30.04.42. 778. Duhije, Beqir, Grori, 20.10.38. 603. Beglije, Dush, Duda, 13.03.73. 691. Kreshnik, Nexhmi, Gaci, 21.02.69. 779. Suzana, Selman, Grori, 25.11.58. 604. Ervin, Dush, Duda, 08.03.77. 692. Leonard, Abdulla, Gaxhazi, 25.12.70. 780. Alma, Selman, Grori, 13.08.63. 605. Shpetim, Dush, Duda, 04.04.81. 693. Zelpiza, , Gaxhazi, 03.12.70. 781. Saimir, Selman, Grori, 24.04.66. 606. Xhemal, Dervish, Duka, 05.04.29. 694. Fiqirete, Seit, Gega, 04.03.56. 782. Irma, Ernest, Gurakuqi, 04.12.65. 607. Enita, Namik, Duka, 29.01.36. 695. Armand, Kadri, Gega, 14.10.80. 783. Behar, Dajlan, Guri, 15.01.59. 608. Artan, Xhemal, Duka, 22.07.64. 696. Bledi, Kadri, Gega, 17.08.83. 784. Mimoza, Sami, Guri, 15.11.59. 609. Shadie, Sabri, Duka, 21.08.50. 697. Nadire, Ismail, Gega, 22.05.27. 785. Astrit, Guri, 15.02.76. 610. Migena, Sabri, Duka, 25.01.77. 698. Alfred, Rakip, Gega, 11.02.61. 786. Irma, Tahsim, Haanbelliu, 03.07.70. 611. Pranvera, Sabri, Duka, 29.07.80. 699. Fatbardha, Syti, Gega, 02.01.61. 787. Besnik, Ferik, Hado, 26.09.45. 612. Mustafa, Hasan, Duka, 31.08.56. 700. Eleni, Thanas, Gega, 14.07.52. 788. Holta, Hado, 13.02.75. 613. Flogert, Duka, 20.11.83. 701. Nikolin, Ali, Gega, 23.07.69. 789. Bers, Besnik, Hado, 06.11.82. 614. Juliana, Mustafa, Duka, 09.01.80. 702. Florjan, Ali, Gega, 03.02.75. 790. Emira, Josif, Hado, 13.10.51. 615. Esmeralda, Mustafa, Duka, 11.08.83. 703. Teuta, Koco, Gega, 23.05.70. 791. Lulzim, Haki, Hajnaj, 18.12.53. 616. Engjellushe, Zenel Duka, 08.11.57. 704. Aranit, Rexh, Gega, 04.12.72 792. Tefta, Kristaq, Hajnaj, 15.11.53. 617. Adem, Duka, 04.04.41. 705. Albana, Myzfer, Gega, 09.02.73. 793. Elton, Lulzim, Hajnaj, 05.11.77. 618. Aishe, Duka, 16.06.49. 706. Selim, Sherif, Gjabri, 02.03.30. 794. Dorjana, Lulzim, Hajnaj, 10.01.81. 619. Kujtim, Duka, 03.05.70. 707. Mine, Tofik, Gjabri, 10.03.36. 795. Vladimir, Bajram, Hajrulla, 31.12.60. 620. Arjan, Duka, 20.11.72. 708. Lulzim, Selim, Gjabri, 28.01.69. 796. Elektra, Gaqo, Hajrulla, 29.02.56. 621. Lek, Anton, Dukagjini, 05.12.33. 709. Urim, Selim, Gjabri, 25.05.72. 797. Bajram, Hasan, Hajrulla, 22.01.36. 622. Donika, Mark, Dukagjini, 16.02.40. 710. Hairije, Urim, Gjabri, 06.02.81. 798. Aferdita, Ramadan, Hajrulla, 12,09.37. 623. Anton, Lek, Dukagjini, 09.09.80. 711. Fatos, Enver, Gjata, 10.06.56. 799. Lutfi, Osman, Haka, 10.02.62. 624. Zina, Kin, Dukagjini, 16.10.13. 712. Sulbije, Muharrem, Gjata, 21.12.63. 800. Dhurata, Hamit, Haka, 12.07.66. 625. Lajla, Mingo, Dukaj, 03.02.51. 713. Astrit, Hasim, Gjeci, 08.04.78. 801. Mexhit, Ramazan, Hakcani, 18.04.51. 626. Hasime, Sabri, Dukaj, 20.10.54. 714. Ernest, Kin, Gjeci, 06.06.19. 802. Gjylfije, Melaim, Hakcani, 29.08.58. 627. Shkelqim, Lajla, Dukaj, 01.07.76. 715. Doloresa, Pandeli, Gjerasi, 22.03.42. 803. Fiqiri, Mexhit, Hakcani, 02.07.76. 628. Florian, Lajla, Dukaj, 21.07.79. 716. Agron, Frederik, Gjerasi, 04.08.62. 804. Mirela, Mexhit, Hakcani, 12.06.78. 629. Naze, Sejdo, Dumi, 08.08.21. 717. Piro, Frederik, Gjerasi, 16.10.68. 805. Marjeta, Mexhit, Hakcani, 01.02.81. 630. Alfima, Zoi, Dumi, 01.08.73. 718. Frederik, Spiro, Gjerazi, 10.09.33. 806. Naile, Mexhit, Hakcani, 04.08.82. 631. Elez, Isuf, Dunisha, 07.09.49. 719. Shpetim, Dhimiter, Gjika, 13.03.79. 807. Bukurije, Halim, Hallaraj, 18.06.69. 632. Shpresa, Zeqir, Dunisha, 04.04.58. 720. Elsa, Vasil, Gjikondi, 06.06.63. 808. Besnik, Halim, Hallaraj, 15.07.72. 633. Arben, Elez, Dunisha, 07.04.77. 721. Niko, Thoma, Gjikondi, 05.04.60. 809. Kujdesi, Halim, Hallaraj, 10.05.78. 634. Aranit, Elez, Dunisha, 13.10.81. 722. Thoma, Niko, Gjikondi, 18.07.21. 810. Llamro, Osman, Hallkaj, 12.03.67. 635. Aishe, Alush, Durresi, 16.04.25. 723. Ivoni, Gaqo, Gjikondi, 29.08.32. 811. Shkelqim, Osmen, Hallko, 15.07.70. 636. Mikail, Thanas, Dusha, 01.01.48. 724. Kamber, Halim, Gjini, 10.07.60. 812. Qeram, Jusuf, Hamamxhiu, 11.11.30. 637. Liliana, Gjergji, Dusha, 01.12.55. 725. Luljeta, Zalo, Gjini, 27.12.64. 813. Sadete, Faik, Hamamxhiu, 13.01.37. 638. Marlon, Mikail, Dusha, 21.08.76. 726. Belul, Ramadan, Gjinollari, 20.08.49. 814. Namik, Qeram, Hamamxhiu, 16.11.60. 639. Platon, Mikail, Dusha, 30.05.83. 727. Zeliha, Abdulla, Gjinollari, 27.11.57. 815. Edmond, Qeram, Hamamxhiu, 14.10.65. 640. Artur, Pando, Dushku, 31.05.55. 728. Aurora, Belul, Gjinollari, 23.02.82. 816. Sabina, Ibrahim, Hamamxhiu, 30.05.72. 641. Flutura, Eqerem, Dushku, 28.10.65. 729. Hazis, Aliko, Gjoka, 22.10.34. 817. Aneta, Luan, Hamzaj, 05.03.74. 642. Qemal, Jemin, Duzha, 20.03.47. 730. Drita, Mustafa, Gjoka, 14.06.37. 818. Ilir, Xhemil, Hamzaj, 07.04.72. 643. Sofia, Leonidha, Duzha, 04.05.51. 731. Saimir, Hzis, Gjoka, 20.01.72. 819. Valbona, Xhemil, Hamzaj, 07.04.72. 644. Fatmira, Qemal, Duzha, 09.12.72. 732. Jamarba, Petrit, Gjoka, 29.06.78. 820. Frederik, Ramazan, Harapi, 04.09.34. 645. Artur, Qemal, Duzha, 09.12.72. 733. Luigj, Gjoka, 13.04.49. 821. Mediha, Halil, Harapi, 17.02.37. 646. Eduart, Qemal, Duzha, 24.07.78. 734. Maria, Vasil, Gjokoreci, 20.11.24. 822. Dritan, Frederik, Harapi, 24.04.67. 647. Eriola, Qemal, Duzha, 20.04.80. 735. Ndue, Preng, Gjoni, 24.09.44. 823. Areti, Petro, Harbali, 10.10.35. 648. Suzana, Nasip, El kamary, 09.11.65. 736. Selvije, Jashar, Gjoni, 07.04.42. 824. Bardhyl, Hysen, Harizi, 23.09.64. 649. Engjellush, Daver, Elezaj, 12.08.62. 737. Aleks, Ndue, Gjoni, 28.11.73. 825. Alma, Hamdi, Harizi, 05.11.75. 650. Faik, Rexhep, Elezi, 20.02.41. 738. Roland, Ndue, Gjoni, 08.02.72. 826. Zyhdi, Hasa, 05.04.58. 651. Xheke, Hajdar, Elezi, 02.05.47. 739. Deshira, Galip, Gjoni, 08.07.74. 827. Hanke, Hasa, 01.04.64. 652. Hanife, Abaz, Elezi, 11.01.09. 740. Arben, Theodhor, Gjoni, 28.03.58. 828. Perparim, Hasa, 25.03.83. 653. Kujtim, Faik, Elezi, 01.07.73. 741. Aferdita, Mehmet, Gjoni, 05.03.61. 829. Jonuz, Avni, Hasanbelliu, 29.08.65. 654. Dhurata, Faik, Elezi, 29.11.77. 742. Shpetim, Sotir, Gjoni, 25.05.68. 830. Hiqmet, Nexhip, Hasani, 21.01.51. 655. Dylaver, Faik, Elezi, 04.08.80. 743. Durime, Fuat, Gjoni, 23.03.34. 831. Najet, Muhamet, Hasani, 28.01.53. 656. Ilir, Theodhor, Elini, 23.02.41. 744. Arian, Theodhori, Gjoni, 17.12.59. 832. Ermenita, Hiqmet, Hasani, 04.04.79. 657. Shpresa, Maliq, Elini, 30.12.50. 745. Lek, Gjon, Gjoni, 15.01.66. 833. Fabjola, Hiqmet, Hasani, 20.01.81. 658. Dorian, Ilir, Elini, 01.10.73. 746. Fran, Gjon, Gjoni, 13.06.68. 834. Elmas, Myftar, Haxhi, 12.02.30. 659. Elton, Ilir, Elini, 13.10.75. 747. Flora, Gjon, Gjoni, 05.02.75. 835. Lale, Cune, Haxhi, 10.01.37. 660. Aured, Ilir, Elini, 18.06.82. 748. Terezine, Gjon, Gjoni, 03.10.77. 836. Shkelqim, Elmas, Haxhi, 15.11.58. 661. Manal, Mahmud, Elmardany, 30.10.56. 749. Blerta, Llesh, Gjoni, 11.06.70. 837. Arte, Mehmet, Haxhi, 14.03.70. 662. Agim, Emerlla, Emurllai, 10.11.60. 750. Zija, Hamza, Gjoshi, 02.08.67. 838. Ilir, Sefer, Haxhiasi, 25.10,72. 663. Xhemal, Xhafer, Farruku, 04.08.36. 751. Fatbardha, Baftjar, Gjoshi, 08.03.73. 839. Luiza, Xhafer, Haxhiasi, 01.01.75. 664. Xhemalije, Zyber, Farruku, 02.06.43. 752. Petrit, Marash, Gjuraj, 24.12.74. 840. Fatmir, Sybi, Haxhiu, 03.07.28. 665. Samir, Selman, Farruku, 22.10.64. 753. Stojan, Zdrafko, Gjurgjaj, 11.11.62. 841. Fazilet, Ismail, Haxhiu, 03.07.28. 666. Silvana, Selman, Farruku, 26.01.78. 754. Violeta, Jordan, Gjurgjaj, 18.01.69. 842. Mustafa, Hysni, Haxhiu, 28.09.67. 667. Klodjana, Myftar, Farruku, 19.03.76. 755. Stojan, Gjurgjaj, 11.11.62. 843. Vahidije, Hysen, Haxhiu, 28.09.67. 668. Nevruz, Avni, Feka, 30.04.41. 756. Gezim, Hilmi, Gjuta, 05.06.70. 844. Vera, Astrit, Hazizaj, 01.06.72. 669. Merjeme, Ibrahim, Feka, 29.09.45. 757. Hatixhe, Han, Gjuta, 13.04.74. 845. Nuri, Hodo, 10.01.30. 670. Eduart, Nevruz, Feka, 01.07.67. 758. Tarebosh, Gjuzja, 22.07.56. 846. Rakibe, Hodo, 15.05.39. 671. Blerta, Ilir, Feka, 16.11.76. 759. Fatmir, Emin, Gjyleri, 17.07.60. 847. Avni, Nuri, Hodo, 02.12.65. 672. Lije, Idriz, Felluza, 11.12.31. 760. Arta, Elmas, Gjyleri, 26.07.72. 848. Genci, Hodo, 28.05.78. 673. Myrvete, Halil, Ferhati, 04.01.69. 761. Diana, Zija, Goga, 02.10.60. 849. Blerta, Nexhip, Hodo, 12.03.75. 674. Kadri, Mehmet, Ferizolli, 03.01.22. 762. Aleksander, Lefter, Goga, 28.10.48. 850. Agim, Xhemali, Hoxha, 01.06.64. 675. Hanife, Rexh, Ferizolli, 20.02.34. 763. Kostandin, Mihal, Goga, 06.03.25. 851. Luiza, Agim, Hoxha, 25.09.69. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E957 852. Hautan, Vehip, Hoxha, 07.01.29. 940. Fatmir, Ferit, Imami, 05.10.32. 1028. Entela, Jorgo, Karajani, 14.12.69. 853. Neriman, Vehip, Hoxha, 06.03.32. 941. Zejnije, Hamdi, Imami, 13.05.45. 1029. Bardhyl, Syrja, Karalliu, 16.03.50. 854. Suzana, Vehip, Hoxha, 21.12.28. 942. Valbona, Fatmir, Imami, 14.05.75. 1030. Kadrije, Xhferr, Karalliu, 04.04.56. 855. Xhane, Sherif, Hoxha, 12.06.19. 943. Drin, Fatmir, Imami, 08.04.78. 1031. Denisa, Bardhyl, Karalliu, 14.03.80. 856. Hadi, Muhedin, Hoxha, 15.10.19. 944. Albert, Syrja, Isakaj, 20.03.65. 1032. Irida, Bardhyl, Karalliu, 10.06.83. 857. Fatbardha, Bajram, Hoxha, 26.02.33. 945. Qeriba, Gezim, Isakaj, 06.09.69. 1033. Habil, Hamit, Karamaku, 10.08.33. 858. Skerdi, Vezir, Hoxha, 30.01.69. 946. Andi, Myfit, Ismailaj, 09.03.74. 1034. Azbije, Ajdin, Karamaku, 09.06.37. 859. Helda, Vezir, Hoxha, 06.07.74. 947. Vasillaq, Bilal, Ismaili, 27.12.61. 1035. Shpetim, Karamaku, 17.05.63. 860. Muhamet, Zydi, Hoxha, 28.05.30. 948. Teuta, Ceno, Ismaili, 10.05.66. 1036. Gezim, Nabiz, Karamaku, 07.04.68. 861. Anila, Vehbi, Hoxha, 02.01.71. 949. Kujtim, Pellumb, Ismaili, 06.08.63. 1037. Aferdita, Karamaku, 24.09.69. 862. Karkale, Shaqo, Hoxha, 10.02.35. 950. Pjereta, Thanas, Ismaili, 09.03.70. 1038. Etleva, Haxhi, Karamaku, 30.11.73. 863. Petrit, Muhamet, Hoxha, 24.11.65. 951. Zenel, Qazim, Ismailisufaj, 26.04.71. 1039. Edmond, Panajot, Karanxha, 19.02.57. 864. Vladimir, Neki, Hoxha, 10.12.53. 952. Sadri, Qazim, Ismailisufaj, 05.03.75. 1040. Elvira, Sotir, Karanxha, 08.04.60. 865. Fiqirete, Resul, Hoxha, 23.03.57. 953. Mehmet, Qazim, Ismailisufaj, 17.09.79. 1041. Rakip, Femi, Karasanai, 05.05.59. 866. Lahim, Ali, Hoxha, 05.08.43. 954. Ylber, Osman, Isufaj, 23.03.69. 1042. Barie, Nexhip, Karasani, 27.06.66. 867. Hatixhe, Arif, Hoxha, 10.05.54. 955. Rabije, Dervish, Isufaj, 05.06.31. 1043. Besnik, Kardashi, 14.05.53. 868. Valbona, Lahim, Hoxha, 11.11.78. 956. Manjola, Bardhyl, Jace, 23.08.64. 1044. Ilirjan, Petrit, Karkanaqe, 30.12.63. 869. Violeta, Lahim, Hoxha, 19.02.80. 957. Glen, Jace, 09.08.82. 1045. Hatixhe, Petrit, Karkanaqe, 31.10.53. 870. Ilir, Lahim, Hoxha, 29.03.82. 958. Bernard, Dino, Jace, 06.03.65. 1046. Xhelil, Muslli, Karkanaqe, 27.05.30. 871. Havza, Abedin, Hoxha, 20.08.66. 959. Qamil, Male, Jahelezi, 05.12.40. 1047. Eduard, Xhelil, Karkanaqe, 29.10.68. 872. Ali, Hoxha, 28.11.66. 960. Xhemile, Dem, Jahelezi, 10.05.23. 1048. Manushaqe, Islam, Karkanaqe, 873. Tatjana Hoxha, 25.01.74. 961. Arben, Male, Jahelezi, 18.09.74. 12.03.41. 874. Teuta, Osman, Hoxha, 24.01.74. 962. Gjyke, Ali, Jahelezi, 23.11.45. 1049. Valbona, Syri, Karkanaqe, 27.03.71. 875. Agim, Xhemali, Hoxha, 01.06.64. 963. Dezdemona, Qamil, Jahelezi, 13.08.81. 1050. Alket, Omer, Kashahu, 06.04.71. 876. Luiza, Agim, Hoxha, 25.09.69. 964. Gani, Syle, Jahelezi, 01.04.65. 1051. Ledia, Baki, Kashahu, 19.10.71. 877. Jonuz, Xhemal, Hoxha, 01.04.55. 965. Sibe, Zymer, Jahelezi, 26.05.73. 1052. Arjana, Xhevdet, Kazazi, 01.10.76. 878. Zarife, Fuz, Hoxha, 20.06.64. 966. Albana, Rexhep, Jahelezi, 26.05.73. 1053. Syrja, Kazazi, 13.01.36. 879. Fatime, Xhafer, Hoxhaj, 13.01.31. 967. Qazim, Ahmet, Jaho, 03.08.37. 1054. Kastriot, Myrteza, Kaziaj, 22.03.68. 880. Muhamet, Ymer, Hoxhaj, 11.07.63. 968. Ilir, Adem, Jaho, 20.08.62. 1055. Suzana, Osman, Kaziaj, 17.08.74. 881. Ylli, Ymer, Hoxhaj, 22.12.68. 969. Lindita, Jani, Jaho, 23.10.69. 1056. Yzeir, Heko, Kaziaj, 20.04.42. 882. Rozeta, Yqmet, Hoxhaj, 25.03.67. 970. Kadrie, Ahmet, Jaho, 03.08.37. 1057. Kadrije, Veli, Kaziaj, 31.12.47. 883. Merita, Murat, Hoxhaj, 27.06.66. 971. Olsa, Dhimitraq, Janaq, 30.11.79. 1058. Arben, Yzeir, Kaziaj, 27.06.72. 884. Proletar, Sihat, Hoxhaj, 19.07.57. 972. Bledi, Theodhoraq, Jani, 30.05.67. 1059. Hekuran, Myrteza, Kaziaj, 10.06.70. 885. Fuat, Bajram, Hoxhaj, 21.02.34. 973. Entela, Mati, Jani, 21.11.68. 1060. Drita, Rexhep, Kaziu, 22.06.72. 886. Besije, Halil, Hoxhaj, 10.03.38. 974. Marija, Vangjel, Jani, 08.12.40. 1061. Adelina, Yzeir, Kaziu, 27.08.72. 887. Dilaver, Fuat, Hoxhaj, 14.05.62. 975. Altin, Koco, Janku, ?shtepia femis 1062. Ndue, Kole, Kelbucaj, 15.06.56. 888. Vjollca, Fuat, Hoxhaj, 11.02.64. 976. Etleva, Agim, Janku, ?shtepia femis 1063. Mari, Zef, Kelbucaj, 13.08.28. 889. Teuta, Esat, Hoxhaj, 10.11.65. 977. Reshat, Shaban, Jashari, 14.09.72. 1064. Rrok, Kole, Kelbucaj, 04.08.66. 890. Blerina, Kujtim, Hoxhaj, 28.05.82. 978. Fatmira, Xheladin, Jashari, 23.08.73. 1065. Tone, Uke, Kelbucaj, 14.12.60. 891. Ymer, Kujtim, Hoxhaj, 28.10.83. 979. Hanem, Gjyzel, Jonuzaj, 10.10.55 1066. Mirvete, Ndue, Kelbucaj, 31.05.81. 892. Fatmir, Zeqir, Hoxhaj, 08.08.69. 980. Klajdi, Sadush, Jonuzaj, 29.01.82 1067. Luan, Ndue, Kelbucaj, 03.07.83. 893. Nexhmie, Haxhi, Hoxhaj, 28.06.72. 981. Sadush, Azbi, Jonuzaj, 15.03.52. 1068. Xhavit, Rem, Keri, 31.05.45. 894. Rudina, Zeqir, Hoxhaj, 15.08.73. 982. Lulzim, Hader, Jonuzaj, 12.10.57. 1069. Tefta, Mejdi, Keri, 09.02.51. 895. Zeqir, Brahim, Hoxhaj, 15.08.44. 983. Valdete, Servet, Jonuzaj, 28.01.63. 1070. Dritan, Xhavit, Keri, 23.04.74. 896. Zade, Cubel, Hoxhaj, 10.10.41. 984. Hader, Maze, Jonuzaj, 18.05.35. 1071. Adriatik, Zere, Kerkapi, 07.04.71. 897. Arjan, Idajet, Hoxhaj, 26.08.64. 985. Sartabe, Xhemile, Jonuzaj, 01.01.35. 1072. Behije, Baftjar, Kerkapi, 08.06.72. 898. Nevila, Loni, Hoxhaj, 25.02.68. 986. Mimoza, Hader, Jonuzaj, 08.08.62. 1073. Karmelina, Kici, 05.01.28. 899. Halim, Hoxhalli, 25.09.65. 987. Gjergji, Hader, Jonuzaj, 19.11.65. 1074. Hasan, Andi, Kllojka, 22.02.58. 900. Tefta, Hoxhalli, 15.11.71. 988. Edlira, Aleks, Jonuzaj, 03.02.69. 1075. Fatime, Ahmet, Kllojka, 20.01.61. 901. Ibrahim, Osman, Hyka, 18.09.46. 989. Sotir, Kola, Jorgo, 02.02.25. 1076. Alfred, Hasan, Kllojka, 19.10.82. 902. Aishe, Abdulla, Hyka, 01.08.55. 990. Drita, Myftar, Jorgo, 28.11.33. 1077. Zybe, Xhemal, Kllojka, 25.04.25. 903. Ismet, Ibrahim, Hyka, 03.01.77. 991. Ylli, Jani, Josifi, 10.06.35. 1078. Isa, Xaj, Kobetaj, 01.06.60. 904. Naxhije, Ibrahim, Hyka, 24.07.80. 992. Pandora, Kristo, Josifi, 06.10.40. 1079. Flutura, Sefer, Kobetaj, 30.08.59. 905. Aishe, Abdulla, Hyka, 01.08.75. 993. Arian, Ylli, Josifi, 03.08.72. 1080. Imer, Shaban, Koci, 04.01.66. 906. Ismet, Ibrahim, Hyka, 03.01.77. 994. Gezim, Ali, Juka, 09.01.56. 1081. Kumurie, Riza, Koci, 25.05.67. 907. Naxhije, Ibrahim, Hyka, 24.07.80. 995. Zensen, Ali, Juka, 22.07.59. 1082. Halit, Rrahman, Koci, 27.06.67. 908. Fatime, Bektash, Hysa, 03.01.21. 996. Nazime, Hysen, Kajo, 26.11.29. 1083. Salushe, Beqir, Koci, 20.06.72. 909. Gezim, Xhevdet, Hysa, 27.04.71. 997. Besnik, Hamit, Kalaveri, 21.03.55. 1084. Xhike, Rrapush, Koci, 15.05.30. 910. Pasha, Hysa, 29.08.56. 998. Vjollca, Muharrem, Kalaveri, 28.10.65. 1085. Lorenc, Vasil, Koci, 31.07.75. 911. Zelije, Hysa, 29.08.56. 999. Renato, Kaleshi, 10.02.69. 1086. Katerina, Vasil, Koci, 09.05.79. 912. Blend, Hysa, 17.04.81. 1000. Ramadan, Mexhit, Kaloshi, 10.03.26. 1087. Xhemal, Ymer, Kociu, 20.01.47. 913. Fatmir, Rustem, Hysenaj, 03.04.48. 1001. Kujtime, Iljaz, Kaloshi, 08.05.33. 1088. Valentina, Refat, Kociu, 15.07.50. 914. Merjeme, Tasim, Hysenaj, 10.04.57. 1002. Arta, Ramadan, Kaloshi, 01.08.58. 1089. Dorian, Xhemal, Kociu, 09.03.76. 915. Aurel, Fatmir, Hysenaj, 16.04.79. 1003. Arian, Eduard, Kamberi, 30.01.75. 1090. Arjana, Xhemal, Kociu, 10.07.77. 916. Orgest, Fatmir, Hysenaj, 06.12.80. 1004. Ramadan, Osman, Kamberi, 10.07.47. 1091. Edion, Robert, Kodra, 13.11.80. 917. Hyrije, Zenun, Hyseni, 11.12.59. 1005. Evgjeni, Niko, Kamberi, 14.06.57. 1092. Remzije, Ramadan, Kodra, 25.01.39. 918. Abdyl, Hysenllari, 15.01.34. 1006. Laerta, Ramadan, Kamberi, 08.12.82. 1093. Lulzim, Hysni, Koka, 02.04.65. 919. Liri, Shaban, Hysenllari, 15.10.38. 1007. Gentjana, Myterem, Kambo, 24.05.71. 1094. Alfred, Seit, Koknozi, 13.11.65. 920. Hysen, Avdyl, Hysenllari, 15.09.67. 1008. Kapo, Velo, Kapaj, 15.12.19. 1095. Jorgjeta, Koste, Koko, 12.10.33. 921. Viktor, Avdyl, Hysenllari, 03.05.70. 1009. Hanko, Azbi, Kapaj. 03.04.25. 1096. Pandush, Stefan, Koko, 27.04.60. 922. Astrit, Avdyl, Hysenllari, 28.01.72. 1010. Melaize, Kapo, Kapaj, 20.09.57. 1097. Fatmira, Hodo, Koko, 03.06.64. 923. Marsilda, Hysenllari, 06.01.81. 1011. Hysnie, Haki, Kapllani, 07.03.32. 1098. Zenel, Jusuf, Kokomiri, 26.04.37. 924. Vehbi, Sabri, Hysenzikaj, 25.02.56. 1012. Mehmet, Laze, Kapllani, 16.08.63. 1099. Ilir, Jusuf, Kokomiri, 04.02.44. 925. Shkendije, Ymer, Hysenzikaj, 10.07.61. 1013. Donika, Refat, Kapllani, 15.01.65. 1100. Vjollca, Hamdi, Kokomiri, 24.12.50. 926. Xhezmi, Hasan, Hyskolli, 28.11.41. 1014. Vasil, Mihal, Kapsoli, 18.07.34. 1101. Neritan, Ilir, Kokomiri, 30.08.77. 927. Shadije, Zenel, Hyskolli, 10.09.45. 1015. Amalia, Thanas, Kapsoli, 28.11.36. 1102. Vladimir, Koli, Kokoneci, 06.04.48. 928. Arjan, Xhezmi, Hyskolli, 11.01.70. 1016. Mihal, Vasil, Kapsoli, 17.03.58. 1103. Anastasi, Petro, Kokoneci, 25.11.56. 929. Mirela, Xhezmi, Hyskolli, 05.11.73. 1017. Leonard, Vasil, Kapsoli, 09.01.66. 1104. Erinda, Vladimir, Kokoneci, 10.06.80. 930. Leonard, Xhezmi, Hyskolli, 27.08.76. 1018. Ermioni, Filip, Kapsoli, 20.03.63. 1105. Loreta, Ramazan, Kokoneci, 13.10.61. 931. Valbona, Kadri, Hyskolli, 06.05.73. 1019. Irina, Aleks, Karabina, 28.03.38. 1106. Ollga, Kristo, Kokoneci, 06.04.27. 932. Shefki, Sulejman, Ibraliu, 20.02.40. 1020. Petro, Aleksi, Karablin, 30.03.44. 1107. Gjergji, Koli, Kokoneci, 28.07.52. 933. Servete, Adem, Ibraliu, 25.07.42. 1021. Meluka, Petro, Karablin, 01.09.44. 1108. Fatbardha, Mahmet, Kokonozi, 934. Merushe, Shefqet, Idrizaj, 12.07.36. 1022. Eduard, Petro, Karablin, 18.03.64. 25.02.62. 935. Sanije, Mehmet, Idrizi, 26.04.46. 1023. Alma, Skender, Karablin, 25.04.67. 1109. Dhurata, Qani, Kola, 04.05.77. 936. Shpetim, Hysni, Idrizi, 07.07.67. 1024. Zahide, Muharrem, Karaj, 20.04.72. 1110. Mico, Koli, Kola, 2706.20. 937. Meli, Hysni, Idrizi, 29.08.73. 1025. Xhemile, Ali, Karaj, 20.07.26. 1111. Dashurije, Mico, Kola, 15.10.55. 938. Enkela, Ali, Idrizi, 25.04.68. 1026. Dhurata, Zyber, Karajani, 15.05.29. 1112. Nike, Mark, Kolbucaj, 31.01.62. 939. Hysni, Omer, Idrizi, 13.12.40. 1027. Piro, Minella, Karajani, 06.06.57. 1113. Nikolina, Todi, Kolbucaj, 31.02.62. E958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 1114. Amarilda, Nike, Kolbucaj, 11.09.83. 1202. Shpetim, Neki, Kushova, 09.08.38. 1290. Sherife, Zenel, Lika, 28.11.39. 1115. Eleni, Ilo, Koli, 23.04.22. 1203. Lirije, Dajlan, Kushova, 05.03.50. 1291. Fatmir, Zenel, Lika, 11.09.75. 1116. Lulzim, Ibrahim, Kolli, 17.08.60. 1204. Gramos, Shpetim, Kushova, 19.07.70. 1292. Enver, Lika, 05.08.63. 1117. Drita, Gani, Kolli, 17.07.62. 1205. Lundrim, Shpetim, Kushova, 22.01.72. 1293. Lutfije, Lika, 01.02.67. 1118. Sonila, Konci, 17.07.79. 1206. Majlinda, Mustafa, Kushova, 11.05.72. 1294. Nazar, Likollari, 20.02.60. 1119. Naime, Sefer, Konci, 15.08.31. 1207. Gjeraqina, Hamdi, Kerciku, 28.02.45. 1295. Afijete, Likollari, 21.06.60. 1120. Spartak, Mitat, Kondi, 14.06.50. 1208. Nazmi, Sulejman, Kercyku, 10.06.67. 1296. Bexhet, Gjyladin, Lipo, 18.10.52. 1121. Justina, Gjek, Kondi, 16.09.62. 1209. Mejte, Qazim, Kercyku, 07.03.42. 1297. Kimete, Nelu, Lipo, 06.12.49. 1122. Anesti, Theodhor, Kondili, 30.01.43. 1210. Besnike, Sulejman, Kercyku, 15.04.71. 1298. Arta, Bexhet, Lipo, 27.03.77. 1123. Aleksandra, Arqile, Kondili, 07.02.44. 1211. Ylli, Sulejman, Kercyku, 01.02.74. 1299. Shkelzen, Bexhet, Lipo, 27.04.79. 1124. Etleva, Anesti, Kondili, 01.04.71. 1212. Behar, Sulejman, Kercyku, 17.10.77. 1300. Besa, Bexhet, Lipo, 14.10.81. 1125. Athina, Filip, Konomi, 04.03.29. 1213. Shqipe, Xhelal, Kercyku. 1301. Doriana, Bilal, Lisi, 29.04.81. 1126. Albert, Theodhor, Konomi, 08.03.53. 1214. Mimoza, Fiqiri, Kercyku. 1302. Arben, Sabri, Lita, 19.08.62. 1127. Vjollca, Xhevit, Konomi, 15.01.65. 1215. Sadik, Hysen, Lala, 15.09.61. 1303. Fatmira, Xhelo, Lita, 23.06.64. 1128. Kristofor, Paskal, Konomi, 20.05.34. 1216. Vera, Fazlli, Lala, 08.03.68. 1304. Ikbal, Rexhep, Lita, 20.03.26. 1129. Luiza, Elefter, Konomi, 05.06.41. 1217. Bujar, Nazmi, Lalollari, 01.11.49. 1305. Flutra, Shyqyri, Lita, 21.11.52. 1130. Ledio, Kristofor, Konomi, 07.02.69. 1218. Nexhmie, Shaban, Lalollari, 10.11.47. 1306. Sabri, Selman, Lita, 15.05.35. 1131. Verjenia, Mihal, Konomi, 03.01.24. 1219. Afrim, Bujar, Lalollari, 25.12.70. 1307. Servete, Abdurahman, Lita, 03.05.41. 1132. Artan, Mirko, Koraqi, 07.03.74. 1220. Frida, Lalollari, 07.07.75. 1308. Ruzhdi, Uk, Lita, 05.06.66. 1133. Aishe, Hanz, Kordhakaj, 13.04.49. 1221. Fanika, Bujar, Lalollari, 07.07.75. 1309. Uk, Riza, Lita, 19.02.30. 1134. Fitim, Hasan, Korsi, 02.10.59. 1222. Fatmir, Pasho, Lamaj, 22.06.48. 1310. Majlinda, Xhevdet, Lita, 29.06.73. 1135. Diana, Hamdi, Korsi, 26.07.62. 1223. Nevruzete, Muharrem, Lamaj, 21.05.49. 1311. Gezim, Shyqyri, Lita, 05.04.51. 1136. Viktor, Kosta, 17.02.66. 1224. Armando, Fatmir, Lamaj, 05.02.74. 1312. Zhaneta, Llambi, Lita, 03.10.49. 1137. Lumturije, Kosta, 28.12.69. 1225. Albina, Fatmir, Lamaj, 18.10.75. 1313. Arbi, Gezim, Lita, 14.10.81. 1138. Kosta, Dervish, Kostreci, 24.05.33. 1226. Shpetar, Fatmir, LAMAJ, 05.01.79. 1314. Imke, Bishim, Lleshi, 25.09.32. 1139. Vergjinush, Feim, Kostreci, 12.02.40. 1227. Elis, Fatmir, Lamaj, 11.04.83. 1315. Qabire, Saliko, Lloha, 10.07.10. 1140. Kristina, Kosta, Kostrechi, 02.04.67. 1228. Ramazan, Hysen, Lamaj, 04.02.60. 1316. Agim, Myrteza, Lloha, 21.06.47. 1141. Valentina, Kosta, Kostreci, 16.01.74. 1229. Fisnike, Ferik, Lamaj, 13.07.64. 1317. Valentina, Zenel, Lloha, 26.08.55. 1142. Foti, Kosta, Kostreci, 26.05.71. 1230. Valentina, Laman, Lamani, 12.09.54. 1318. Bledar, Agim, Lloha, 11.07.75. 1143. Briseida, Llambi, Kota, 24.06.73. 1231. Barije, Mersin, Lamani, 12.05.30. 1319. Elton, Agim, Lloha, 12.08.79. 1144. Josif, Thimi, Kotemelo, 01.09.34. 1232. Ollga, Laman, Lamani, 02.09.50. 1320. Valbona, Agim, Lloha, 18.05.83. 1145. Izmini, Qako, Kotemelo, 13.05.43. 1233. Ivanof, Laman, Lamani, 09.08.59 1321. Beqir, Besim, Lloji, 18.02.35. 1146. Hazbi, Fadil, Kotoni, 17.02.41. 1234. Etem, Riza, Lami, 20.05.35. 1322. Fize, Fejzo, Lloji, 01.05.49. 1147. Raimonda, Fetah, Kotoni, 23.06.50. 1235. Fitnet, Eqrem, Lami, 04.08.44. 1323. Albana, Beqir, Lloji, 04.06.76. 1148. Anri, Hazbi, Kotoni, 27.08.74. 1236. Auron, Etem, Lami, 08.11.65. 1324. Alket, Mahmut, Lofca, 02.12.73. 1149. Redi, Hazbi, Kotoni, 21.03.78. 1237. Adela, Etem, Lami, 14.07.75. 1325. Kujtim, Zyber, Loshi, 08.11.48. 1150. Rahman, Bardh, Kotorja, 25.09.36. 1238. Gani, Seit, Lapraku, 17.05.67. 1326. Zadushe, Murat, Loshi, 08.04.52. 1151. Ilia, Vasil, Kotte, 31.07.33. 1239. Miranda, Telha, Lapraku, 22.05.74. 1327. Elton, Kujtim, Loshi, 06.09.76. 1152. Artin, Ilija, Kotte, 11.02.70. 1240. Beshir, Shyqyri, Latifi, 09.05.51. 1328. Gerti, Kujtim, Loshi, 11.03.83. 1153. Edlira, Ilija, Kotte, 02.11.73. 1241. Haxhire, Kurtali, Latifi, 26.05.57. 1329. Pavllo, Skender, Luarasi, 08.06.43. 1154. Myrteza, Halil, Kovaci, 22.02.62. 1242. Klodian, Beshir, Latifi, 04.05.76. 1330. Tamara, Lefter, Luarasi, 20.09.52. 1155. Fatbardha, Hashim, Kovaci, 13.11.65. 1243. Elizabeta, Beshir, Latifi, 10.07.82. 1331. Skender, Pavllo, Luarasi, 16.10.76. 1156. Gjyle, Ali, Kovaci, 13.04.36. 1244. Qemal, Xhevdet, Lazimi, 31.03.43. 1332. Fazlli, Riza, Luarasi, 04.05.31. 1157. Sokol, Halil, Kovaci, 10.06.72. 1245. Merjeme, Sefedin, Lazimi, 16.05.49. 1333. Hyrmete, Ismail, Luarasi, 28.06.36. 1158. Ilirjana, Xhavit, Kovaci, 13.02.77. 1246. Fatos, Qemal, Lazimi, 27.04.73. 1334. Plarent, Fazlli, Luarasi, 14.06.63. 1159. Fatmir, Veli, Kovaci, 11.26.68. 1247. Manjola, Qemal, Lazimi, 10.11.77. 1335. Mirela, Dashamir, Luarasi, 23.03.66. 1160. Vjosa, Ibish, Kovaci, 27.07.69. 1248. Elmaz, Abdi, Leci, 10.08.50. 1336. Enika, Luarasi, 05.03.69. 1161. Eva, Nikolla, Koxhaku, 07.03.81. 1249. Qanie, Zeqir, Leci, 20.04.52. 1337. Bereta, Minella, Luarasi, 17.12.54. 1162. Dashnor, Luto, Kozaj, 02.09.56. 1250. Elgin, Elmaz, Leci, 24.08.77. 1338. Poliksena, Zisi, Lubonja, 21.10.34. 1163. Luto, Avdul, Kozaj, 01.04.21. 1251. Belul, Jashar, Leka, 29.04.64. 1339. Arben, Andjel, Lubonja, 04.01.55. 1164. Tajane, Asllan, Kozaj, 18.01.30. 1252. Alma, Hysen, Leka, 01.10.69. 1340. Tatjana, Lluka, Lubonja, 21.01.62. 1165. Adriatik, Lefter, Krate, 22.09.72. 1253. Fredi, Jashar, Leka, 15.09.62. 1341. Marika, Josif, Lubonja, 04.08.22. 1166. Irma, Luan, Kroj, 27.05.79. 1254. Hurma, Ferat, Leka, 25.05.68. 1342. Petrit, Abdyl, Luli, 05.02.46. 1167. Luan, Hamit, Kroji, 24.04.35. 1255. Eduard, Dukagjin, Leka, 28.10.65. 1343. Fatjon, Petrit, Luli, 10.06.83. 1168. Ruzhdije, Bajram, Kroji, 16.10.38. 1256. Ymer, Ibrahim, Leka, 10.05.51. 1344. Flutura, Sulejman, Luli, 11.02.39. 1169. Aida, Luan, Kroji, 01.06.66. 1257. Bege, Azem, Leka, 31.12.10. 1345. Albana, Petrit, Luli, 22.02.77. 1170. Zyber, Hamit, Krosi, 18.04.67. 1258. Fatbardha, Mahmut, Leka, 16.05.58. 1346. Ervisa, Petrit, Luli, 16.04.79. 1171. Lumturie, Agim, Krosi, 20.06.71. 1259. Majlinda, Ymer, Leka, 04.05.79. 1347. Relanda, Petrit, Luli, 28.11.80. 1172. Ramazan, Abdulla, Kruja, 28.12.25. 1260. Marjeta, Ymer, Leka, 16.05.81. 1348. Ferdinand, Sokol, Lumi, 05.07.64. 1173. Didar, Fiqiri, Kruja, 07.08.27. 1261. Dukagjin, Jorgji, Leka, 29.03.35. 1349. Naje, Ibrahim Lusha, 15.01.36. 1174. Vjollca, Hysen, Kruja, 13.01.71. 1262. Nikoleta, Loni, Leka, 29.11.45. 1350. Gani, Rexhep, Lusha, 08.10.29. 1175. Adrian, Sabri, Kuka, 25.05.62. 1263. Aleksander, Dukagjin, Leka, 06.04.72. 1351. Islam, Tahi, Madhi, 12.08.58. 1176. Sabri, Man, Kuka, 10.03.32. 1264. Polikseni, Taqo, Lekbello, 03.05.43. 1352. Sanije, Remzi, Madhi, 20.05.63. 1177. Sevete, Bajro, Kuka, 11.06.40. 1265. Arshi, Sinan, Lelaj, 20.12.49. 1353. Gjyljete, Rame, Maksutaj, 05.20.72. 1178. Glenda, Sabri, Kuka, 12.10.74. 1266. Liljana, Naxhi, Lelaj, 17.05.55. 1354. Adhurim, Sefer, Male, 11.02.53. 1179. Klodian, Sabri, Kuka, 18.10.77. 1267. Ervin, Arshi, Lelaj, 21.03.78. 1355. Samira, Jusuf, Male, 11.08.56. 1180. Helidon, Koli, Kule, 12.12.74. 1268. Jonido, Arshi, Lelaj, 25.09.83. 1356. Iris, Adhurim Male, 28.05.82. 1181. Merita, Ilia, Kulla, 18.09.70. 1269. Vasil, Koci, Lele, 08.09.36. 1337. Olsi, Maksim, Male, 27.10.73. 1182. Xhevaire, Ramazan, Kulla, 21.05.31. 1270. Sulejman, Ibrahim, Lelo, 18.08.38. 1358. Alba, Maksim, Male, 06.08.82. 1183. Bardhyl, Hasan, Kulla, 28.01.60. 1271. Haxhire, Remzi, Lelo, 21.10.47. 1359. Marsela, Bilal, Male, 06.08.82. 1184. Drita, Bajram, Kulla, 12.02.64. 1272. Helda, Lelo, Lelo, 02.05.71. 1360. Ramazan, Mehmet, Mali, 19.01.53. 1185. Xhemal, Alush, Kurtaj, 05.04.45. 1273. Ervin, Lelo, Lelo, 01.02.74. 1361. Sabire, Mehmet, Mali, 30.04.56. 1186. Fahrije, Haxhi, Kurtaj, 27.01.49. 1274. Elton, Lelo, Lelo, 01.02.74. 1362. Elton, Ramazan, Mali, 14.05.80. 1187. Rovena, Xhemal, Kurtaj, 10.07.80. 1275. Gjergj, Vaske, Leno, 25.06.67. 1363. Dritan, Ramazan, Mali, 21.05.81. 1188. Ilirjan, Xhemal, Kurti, 05.11.62. 1276. Majlinda, Halil, Leno, 29.04.74. 1364. Mihal, Nasi, Mali, 05.09.27. 1189. Mjaftore, Hair, Kurti, 16.06.69. 1277. Ermioni, Pali, Leno, 07.11.31. 1365. Violeta, Mantho, Mali, 28.11.27. 1190. Time, Tomi, Kurti, 21.11.18. 1278. Gjergj, Leno, 07.11.31. 1366. Arjan, Mihal, Mali, 23.02.61. 1191. Ilir, Sulejman, Kurti, 27.10.59. 1279. Majlinda, Leno, 29.04.74. 1367. Afroviti, Demir, Mali, 20.11.70. 1192. Elisaveta, Hazis, Kurti, 20.01.59. 1280. Pashane, Hasan, Leta, 05.05.29. 1368. Sokol, Malo, 03.09.72. 1193. Ira, Safet, Kurti, 08.02.64. 1281. Xhemal, Isuf, Leta, 17.07.65. 1369. Besnik, Qemal, Mancellari, 05.07.59. 1194. Fazilet, Mustafa, Kurti, 16.02.30. 1282. Aferdita, Sefedin, Leta, 20.02.69. 1370. Shkelqim, Xhevair, Mane, 15.01.60. 1195. Abdulla, Xhemal, Kurti, 19.03.58. 1283. Asimino, Licaj, 24.02.24. 1371. Shejnaze, Riza, Mane, 20.12.61. 1196. Rajmonda, Mustafa, Kurti, 18.01.60. 1284. Daniel, Enver, Licaj, 15.01.51. 1372. Manuela, Xhevair, Mane, 02.03.63. 1197. Fatmir, Daut, Kurti, 11.06.54. 1285. Kreada, Daniel, Licaj, 30.10.83. 1373. Xhevair, Tosun, Mane, 04.08.28. 1198. Dife, Hamit, Kurti, 24.10.58. 1286. Rome, Enver, Licaj, 15.11.46. 1374. Ikbale, Hysen, Mane, 13.01.32. 1199. Alfred, Fatmir, Kurti, 28.10.77. 1287. Fiqirete, Hysen, Licaj, 16.11.51. 1375. Ejona, Ismail, Mansaku, 14.06.81. 1200. Lulzim, Fatmir, Kurti, 15.11.79. 1288. Dorina, Licaj, 26.08.80. 1376. Shpresa, Hasan, Mansaku, 25.09.39. 1201. Mentor, Fatmir, Kurti, 20.12.81. 1289. Zenel, Ramazan, Lika, 30.06.32. 1377. Engjell, Mara, 11.11.66. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E959 1378. Anila, Mara, 05.11.74. 1465. Manjola, Myslim, Metaj, 03.03.80. 1553. Bedrije, Myrto, 21.08.59. 1379. Orland, Petro, Margariti, 17.12.40. 1466. Shkelqim, Metrushi, 02.07.65. 1554. Ibrahim, Shaban, Mytkolli, 15.08.29. 1380. Shazie, Nebi, Margariti, 12.12.49. 1467. Nexhmi, Shahin, Mezexhiu, 10.05.28. 1555. Qefsere, Qamil, Mytkolli, 01.07.40. 1381. Parid, Orland, Margariti, 06.07.72. 1468. Vasfie, Sabri, Mezexhiu, 25.11.33. 1556. Hasan, Ibrahim, Mytkolli, 08.09.62. 1382. Gerti, Orland, Margariti, 15.03.78. 1469. Manuela, Mezexhiu, 28.06.67. 1557. Xhenifer, Ibrahim, Mytkolli, 01.07.71. 1383. Gani, Shaban, Marjanaku, 20.04.42. 1470. Astrit, Mezexhiu, 08.11.67. 1558. Rezarta, Enver, Mytkolli, 16.08.70. 1384. Fatmire, Rrapo, Marjanaku, 06.01.49. 1471. Astrit, Nexhmi, Mezexhiu, 08.11.61. 1559. Liljana, Nace, 23.01.43. 1385. Barie, Gani, Marjanaku, 12.10.74. 1472. Manuela, Asllan, Mezexhiu, 28.06.61. 1560. Berti, Nakolli, 07.02.62. 1386. Spartak, Gani, Marjanaku, 12.04.77. 1473. Xhimi, Polo, Miha, 18.09.66. 1561. Majlinda, Nakolli, 30.04.69. 1387. Fatmir, Sali, Marqeshi, 30.04.61. 1474. Flavja, Miha, 13.12.67. 1562. Olimbi, Llambro, Naqe, 24.05.79. 1388. Xhuma, Sali, Marqeshi, 03.09.64. 1475. Leonard, Ilia, Millona, 19.03.57. 1563. Romina, Frederik, Naska, 16.06.83. 1389. Asllan, Sali, Marqeshi, 15.11.62. 1476. Vjollca, Musli, Millona, 07.07.64. 1564. Vangjush, Maqo, Nastas, 07.02.45. 1390. Bejana, Deston, Marqeshi, 20.11.68. 1477. Mimoza, Avdyl, Mima, 30.03.79. 1565. Eleni, Anastas, Nastas, 25.03.57. 1391. Thanas, Ilia, Martini, 18.03.22. 1478. Diamanta, Sefer, Mima, 23.12.59. 1566. Eva, Vangjush, Nastas, 10.04.81. 1392. Thomaidha, Qako, Martini, 10.10.29. 1479. Albert, Todi, Minga, 04.03.46. 1567. Linda, Vangjush, Nastas, 03.04.83. 1393. Mirash, Martini, 09.02.61. 1480. Irena, Andrea, Minga, 18.05.51. 1568. Sotiraq, Ilia, Ndreko, 28.07.57. 1394. Didi, Malko, Mata, 15.06.27. 1481. Aulona, Albert, Minga, 11.04.74. 1569. Zamira, Agim, Ndroqi, 05.03.61. 1395. Gerti, Isuf, Mata, 26.10.74. 1482. Naureda, Albert, Minga, 28.11.79. 1570. Fatbardha, Izeir, Nebiu, 03.06.62. 1396. Drago, Ferdinand, Mazniku, 25.07.41. 1483. Banush, Rushit, Mino, 27.01.40. 1571. Gezim, Prendush, Necaj, 12.01.74. 1397. Petkana, Mitre, Mazniku, 20.10.46. 1484. Qamile, Riza, Mino, 06.05.43. 1572. Vashjana, Nike, Necaj, 23.02.75. 1398. Aleks, Drago, Mazniku, 26.04.74. 1485. Halit, Daut, Minxolli, 08.11.36. 1573. Bardhyl, Hekuran, Nezha, 01.01.49. 1399. Nadire, Gani, Mece, 22.12.30. 1486. Elefteri, Thoma, Minxolli, 13.12.40. 1574. Amarild, Bardhyl, Nezha, 23.08.80. 1400. Myftar, Myslim, Mece, 19.06.60. 1487. Genci, Halit, Minxolli, 19.12.68. 1575. Azrije, Vili, Nezha, 09.11.54. 1401. Ferdame, Avdyl, Mece, 29.08.62. 1488. Shefqet, Hajdar, Miraka, 12.07.41. 1576. Perparim, Rame, Neziraj, 24.03.40. 1402. Adelina, Mihal, Mefsha, 04.04.47. 1489. Zale, Nevrus, Miraka, 02.08.45. 1577. Sose, Zog, Neziraj, 10.01.26. 1403. Roland, Pandi, Mefsha, 28.10.62. 1490. Nefail, Shefqet, Miraka, 01.08.65. 1578. Xhane, Syle, Neziraj, 28.09.40. 1404. Nazmi, Sali, Mehidri, 31.01.43. 1491. Kudret, Shefqet, Miraka, 01.10.67. 1579. Alban, Perparim, Neziraj, 24.07.74. 1405. Mynevere, Mehmet, Mehidri, 13.10.42. 1492. Besnik, Shefqet, Miraka, 23.01.74. 1580. Luzhjana, Perparim, Neziraj, 05.12.78. 1406. Dhurata, Nazmi, Mehidri, 24.03.78. 1493. Vjollca, Shefqet, Miraka, 15.03.76. 1581. Sonila, Perparim, Neziraj, 16.11.82. 1407. Klarida, Agim, Mehmeti, 11.09.78. 1494. Enkelejd, Shefqet, Miraka, 16.07.79. 1582. Hysen, Hasan, Nika, 07.02.64. 1408. Resul, Idriz, Mehmeti, 19.08.59. 1495. Dita, Shefqet, Miraka, 15.07.71. 1583. Haxchirete, Avni, Nika, 01.05.65. 1409. Merita, Ali, Mehmeti, 13.08.64. 1496. Nazime, Neki, Miraka, 17.04.69. 1584. Andrea, Rado, Nikolla, 16.01.20. 1410. Elvis, Resul, Mehmeti, 04.08.81. 1497. Idris, Eshref, Mita, 05.10.33. 1585. Aleksander, Frrok, Nikolli, 18.04.63. 1411. Agron, Qemal, Meidani, 08.03.38. 1498. Violeta, Emrulla, Mita, 18.10.43. 1586. Elisabeta, Aleksander, Nikolli, 1412. Katina, Niko, Meidani, 10.08.57. 1499. Besnik, Rustem, Mluku, 23.08.64. 06.02.70. 1413. Elvin, Agron, Meidani, 30.08.77. 1500. Albana, Telha, Mluku, 15.08.71. 1587. Natalia, Jovan, Nocka, 10.05.10. 1414. Enilda, Agron, Meidani, 20.07.82. 1501. Ardian, Dhimitraq, Mone, 08.01.66. 1588. Albert, Irakli, Nocka, 26.09.52. 1415. Shpetim, Lutfi, Mejdani, 08.04.48. 1502. Dhimitraq, Thimi, Mone, 27.01.39. 1589. Teuta, Thodhori, Nocka, 31.01.55. 1416. Fatime, Beqir, Mejdani, 18.04.52. 1503. Naunke, Zoi, Mone, 20.07.41. 1590. Viktor, Irakli, Nocka, 27.07.35. 1417. Ifete, Shpetim, Mejdani, 03.03.81. 1504. Edmira, Mone, 04.05.63. 1591. Juljeta, Epaminonda, Nocka, 26.03.47. 1418. Gazi, Shefqet, Mekolli, 16.06.50. 1505. Mimoza, Skender, Morina, 03.06.66. 1592. Erik, Viktor, Nocka, 06.02.71. 1419. Meliha, Osmen, Mekolli, 25.09.49. 1506. Xhemail, Sadreman, Muca, 15.02.38. 1593. Mirsie, Imer, Nuhi, 05.03.73. 1420. Gentian, Gazi, Mekolli, 09.05.75. 1507. Dashurije, Izet, Muca, 10.04.40. 1594. Juri, Jonus, Nurce, 20.04.61. 1421. Gjergji, Gazi, Mekolli, 10.03.79. 1508. Aferdita, Xhemail, Muca, 20.01.70. 1595. Anila, Selim, Nurce, 06.06.68. 1422. Dhimitraq, Kosta, Melonashi, 10.09.35. 1509. Merita, Xhemail, Muca, 20.10.70. 1596. Fejmije, Zeqir, Nure, 15.06.29. 1423. Aleksandra, Naun, Melonashi, 23.01.68. 1510. Artur, Xhemail, Muca, 29.12.79. 1597. Kudrete, Fadil, Nuri, 02.05.82. 1424. Julinda, Dhimitraq, Melonashi, 1511. Kazafer, Isak, Muca, 15.07.18. 1598. Fadil, Hamdi, Nuri, 17.03.40. 22.04.70. 1512. Xhemile, Hasan, Muca, 08.05.63. 1599. Nadire, Jashar, Nuri, 24.10.46. 1425. Genci, Dhimitraq, Melonashi, 23.01.68. 1513. Valbona, Muco, Mucaj, 07.12.73. 1600. Blerim, Fadil, Nuri, 06.05.72. 1426. Mithat, Kamer, Mema, 18.09.67. 1514. Lirim, Jashar, Muceku, 12.10.74. 1601. Pullumb, Fadil, Nuri, 14.02.74. 1427. Odeta, Rufat, Mema, 12.05.76. 1515. Hxhirete, Ali, Muceku, 01.01.55. 1602. Aferdita, Fadil, Nuri, 10.01.76. 1428. Bardhyl, Reshat, Mema, 19.08.38. 1516. Donika, Muceku, 10.01.77. 1603. Behar, Fadil, Nuri, 26.12.77. 1429. Hidajet, Vehbi, Mema, 28.10.45. 1517. Leonora, Jashar, Muceku, 13.02.79. 1604. Etleva, Fadil, Nuri, 15.08.79. 1430. Denis, Bardhyl, Mema, 20.08.74. 1518. Azem, Jashar, Muceku, 15.05.81. 1605. Fatmir, Nuri, Nuri, 03.12.54. 1431. Veli, Ali, Mema, 18.06.48. 1519. Beglie, Jashar, Muceku, 10.10.83. 1606. Lindita, Novruz, Nuri, 15.03.58. 1432. Emine, Isuf, Mema, 17.11.25. 1520. Hysni, Bedo, Muco, 26.01.59. 1607. Lorenc, Ligor, Opari, 11.03.75. 1433. Hamide, Reshit, Mema, 17.11.47. 1521. Enkeleda, Luan, Mucollari, 21.02.78. 1608. Agim, Galip, Orhani, 06.08.46. 1434. Bexhet, Xhevit, Memaj, 04.03.16. 1522. Denisa, Luan, Mucollari, 02.02.81. 1609. Fatmire, Hakike, Orhani, 21.08.52. 1435. Sano, Idriz, Memushaj, 18.11.35. 1523. Ahmet, Ali, Muhaj, 27.05.28. 1610. Ermal, Agim, Orhani, 16.08.77. 1436. Nexhip, Sulo, Memushaj, 25.02.25. 1524. Shpetim, Ahmet, Muhaj, 25.03.60. 1611. Rezarta, Agim, Orhani, 11.05.81. 1437. Marjeta, Nexhip, Memushaj, 18.11.35. 1525. Habib, Shamet, Muho, 20.05.37. 1612. Eli, Thoma, Orollogaj, 01.02.28. 1438. Sokol, Nexhip, Memushaj, 30.07.62. 1526. Manushaqe, Dino, Muho, 07.10.45. 1613. Gezim, Azem, Osmanaj, 11.09.74. 1439. Radovan, Ziqiri, Mero, 08.01.48. 1527. Beqir, Dan, Mujo, 16.06.46. 1614. Tefik, Mahmut, Osmani, 20.11.57. 1440. Marjana, Safo, Mero, 19.11.59. 1528. Violeta, Besim, Mujo, 20.07.44. 1615. Dritan, Osmen, Osmani, 31.05.70. 1441. Mico, Zalo, Mero, 16.12.60. 1529. Hava, Shaqir, Mujo, 17.05.68. 1616. Ritvan, Osmen, Osmenaj, 01.02.82. 1442. Diana, Ramazan, Mero, 05.05.60. 1530. Afrim, Beqir, Mujo, 20.09.66. 1617. Valter, Injac, Paci, 08.05.66. 1443. Flutura, Demirali, Mero, 19.11.23. 1531. Vjollca, Beqir, Mujo, 12.02.70. 1618. Dhurata, Mehmet, Pacuku, 24.01.60. 1444. Avdi, Lutfi, Mero, 16.09.60. 1532. Leonora, Beqir, Mujo, 03.08.74. 1619. Denisa, Naim, Pacuku, 05.07.?. 1445. Pranvera, Ibrahim, Mero, 15.11.67. 1533. Flora, Beqir, Mujo, 03.08.79. 1620. Fetah, Rustem, Palushi, 15.04.39. 1446. Frederik, Servet, Mersuli, 24.04.61. 1534. Ali, Rustem, Mulkurti, 20.02.49. 1621. Hane, Kadri, Palushi, 01.03.49. 1447. Marjana, Muharrem, Mersuli, 22.07.64. 1535. Nepe, Nezir, Mulkurti, 25.03.53. 1622. Lumturije, Shahin, Palushi, 15.07.80. 1448. Servet, Qemal, Mersuli, 12.12.37. 1536. Mariola, Ali, Mulkurti, 30.09.74. 1623. Majlinda, Fetah, Palushi, 12.08.70. 1449. Nevres, Sulejman, Mersuli, 12.02.40. 1537. Daniel, Aki, Mulkurti, 01.12.75. 1624. Artan, Fetah, Palushi, 19.05.74. 1450. Arben, Halim, Meshi, 29.12.64. 1538. Diana, Ali, Mulkurti, 11.04.78. 1625. Blerand, Fetah, Palushi, 22.09.77. 1451. Rexhije, Mustafe, Meshi, 01.09.71. 1539. Isuf, Xhemal, Mumajesi, 22.04.51. 1626. Altin, Fetah, Palushi, 15.07.80. 1452. Bardhyl, Bahri, Mesi, 21.10.68. 1540. Mine, Seit, Mumajesi, 15.05.58. 1627. Eglantina, Kristaq, Pambuku, 16.02.49. 1453. Ilirjan, Maliq, Meta, 16.05.72. 1541. Manjola, Isuf, Mumajesi, 28.02.81. 1628. Arben, Ilo, Pando, 21.07.57. 1454. Hysni, Beqir, Meta, 18.06.50. 1542. Pullumb, Xhemal, Mumajezi, 15.02.59. 1629. Klodiana, Nikolla, Pando, 11.07.67. 1455. Vojsava, Sul, Meta, 08.03.58. 1543. Mimoza, Faik, Mumajezi, 30.07.69. 1630. Luiza, Kristaq, Panduku, 20.08.37. 1456. Gentian, Hysni, Meta, 30.07.80. 1544. Edmond, Muharrem, Murra, 18.10.65. 1631. Meri, Papadhopulli, 15.08.39. 1457. Fatos, Hysni, Meta, 17.06.81. 1545. Arben, Zenel, Musaka, 16.03.63. 1632. Jorgo, Papadhopulli, 28.11.65. 1458. Anila, Hysni, Meta, 15.06.83. 1546. Lirika, Etem, Mustafa, 04.04.60. 1633. Gizela, Papadhopulli, 12.05.69. 1459. Kadri, Xhek, Meta, 23.06.52. 1547. Islam, Hetem, Muzikanti, 10.07.32. 1634. Petraq, Gaqo, Papadhopulli, 27.10.59. 1460. Liliana, Refik, Meta, 29.01.56. 1548. Qerime, Hekuran, Muzikanti, 24.12.31. 1635. Suzana, Manxhar, Papadhopulli, 1461. Endrit, Kadri, Meta, 23.04.82. 1549. Ruzhdi, Liman, Myrta, 02.04.68. 14.11.67. 1462. Myslim, Dalip, Metaj, 29.11.47. 1550. Liljana, Mehmed, Myrta, 13.06.70. 1636. Meri, Stavro, Papadhopulli, 15.08.39. 1463. Lice, Zef, Metaj, 15.08.48. 1551. Nezir, Liman, Myrto, 15.04.58. 1637. Qazim, Danjol, Parllaku, 24.10.28. 1464. Dorian, Myslim, Metaj, 16.06.76. 1552. Sheqere, Qamil, Myrto, 11.08.60. 1638. Xhemile, Bajram, Parllaku, 07.02.30. E960 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 1639. Vehbi, Parllaku, 11.07.59. 1727. Zaim, Adem, Pushi, 10.04.62. 1815. Flamur, Hasan, Remidhi, 15.05.60. 1640. Avni, Qazim, Parllaku, 11.10.62. 1728. Mbarese, Asllan, Pushi, 18.04.68. 1816. Mirela, Muhamet, Remidhi, 10.02.64. 1641. Gezim, Qazim, Parllaku, 18.01.73. 1729. Zylyftar, Muharem, Qaniu, 05.04.39. 1817. Safet, Haxhi, Renga, 05.08.56. 1642. Aferdita, Parllaku, 30.01.83. 1730. Trendelina, Xhemal, Qaniu, 10.06.40. 1818. Shahe, Zyber, Renga, 02.11.61. 1643. Ali, Rahim, Parllaku, 12.05.50. 1731. Donika, Zylyftar, Qaniu, 25.02.66. 1819. Fabjola, Safet, Renga, 28.12.82. 1644. Lindita, Xhemal, Parllaku, 14.05.62. 1732. Jani, Gani, Qano, 07.04.44. 1820. Xhavit, Niazi, Resnja, 07.05.35. 1645. Ferit, Nezir, Pasha, 08.04.55. 1733. Kleopatra, Petraq, Qano, 13.09.52. 1821. Halise, Abedin, Resnja, 07.05.35. 1646. Ferite, Shahin, Pasha, 25.10.57. 1734. Doris, Jani, Qano, 28.04.76. 1822. Blendi, Xhavit, Resnja, 02.07.71. 1647. Fatbardha, Ferit, Pasha, 22.05.78. 1735. Lili, Jani, Qano, 21.11.79. 1823. Juliana, Ali, Rexha, 10.07.78. 1648. Selvije, Ferit, Pasha, 08.03.80. 1736. Vasil, Themistokli, Qendro, 14.08.35. 1824. Qefser, Rexha, 18.07.28. 1649. Drita, Pasha, 18.04.82. 1737. Luiza, Grigor, Qendro, 22.06.45. 1825. Adrian, Qazim, Rexha, 09.01.61. 1650. Fari, Feim, Pashollari, 27.10.57. 1738. Themistokli, Vasil, Qendro, 30.09.64. 1826. Jemine, Sulejman, Rexha, 27.03.65 1651. Viturie, Demir, Pashollari, 20.12.61. 1739. Gentiana, Qendro, 15.03.72. 1827. Ilir, Qazim, Rexha, 30.09.58. 1652. Nefail, Xhezair, Pashollari, 20.12.23. 1740. Gentiana, Vasil, Qendro, 15.03.72. 1828. Lejla, Abdulla, Rexha, 09.07.65. 1653. Selime, Rait, Pashollari, 31.05.33. 1741. Haxhi, Abdulla, Qershori, 24.07.36. 1829. Razije, Mustafa, Rizaj, 25.09.43. 1654. Bujar, Nefail, Pashollari, 26.08.57. 1742. Shaje, Daut, Qershori, 22.08.47. 1830. Fatmir, Ahmet, Rizaj, 05.10.65. 1655. Majlinda, Refat, Pashollari, 23.01.70. 1743. Koci, Vangjel, Qilla, 20.03.03. 1831. Arben, Ahmet, Rizaj, 05.02.68. 1656. Agron, Maqo, Pecani, 24.03.51. 1744. Trifon, Kosta, Qirici, 25.05.27. 1832. Rudin, Ahmet, Rizaj, 26.06.70. 1657. Suzana, Hysen, Pecani, 24.01.50. 1745. Eftali, Thanas, Qirici, 18.06.30. 1833. Ilir, Ahmet, Rizaj, 07.01.72. 1658. Elsi, Agron, Pecani, 01.02.83. 1746. Spiro, Trifon, Qirici, 21.01.60. 1834. Klodjan, Ahmet, Rizaj, 13.02.79. 1659. Robert, Stefan, Peci, 20.03.58. 1747. Ulia, Thanas, Qirko, 15.04.22. 1835. Pranvera, Zyber, Rizaj, 22.03.73. 1660. Nikoleta, Pavllo, Peci, 23.06.63. 1748. Dhurata, Mihal, Qirko, 03.10.50. 1836. Flora, Velo, Rizaj, 25.09.72. 1661. Xhano, Muharem, Peci, 05.04.10. 1749. Frederik, Mihal, Qirko, 20.09.48. 1837. Idajet, Rrafmani, 05.09.59. 1662. Rustem, Shefqet, Peci, 05.09.35. 1750. Marjeta, Lefter, Qirko, 03.08.50. 1838. Nurije, Rrafmani, 20.02.62. 1663. Garantina, Felek, Peci, 07.03.42. 1751. Dritan, Frederik, Qirko, 23.09.78. 1839. Hamdi, Sali, Rreka, 12.02.36. 1664. Lindita, Nevzat, Peci, 09.05.74. 1752. Rina, Pandi, Qirko, 27.10.59. 1840. Selim, Ibrahim, Rreka, 23.06.54. 1665. Mirash, Bale, Pecnikaj, 20.10.31. 1753. Skender, Fari, Qirko, 21.06.53. 1841. Sabiha, Islam, Rreka, 22.07.25. 1666. Altin, Mirash, Pecnikaj, 25.02.73. 1754. Vera, Ramadan, Qirko, 22.02.59. 1842. Drita, Osman, Rreka, 04.06.63. 1667. Agron, Mirash, Pecnikaj, 25.02.73. 1755. Mitat, Jusuf, Qojle, 01.09.44. 1843. Hyleme, Faik, Rrjolli, 16.11.37. 1668. Alfred, Mirash, Pecnikaj, 30.08.81. 1756. Shpresa, Adil, Qojle, 22.08.51. 1844. Armir, Ramadan, Rrjolli, 18.08.72. 1669. Gjystine, Gjin, Pecnikaj, 15.09.73. 1757. Albano, Mitat, Qojle, 21.09.72. 1845. Refide, Rroka, 17.04.40. 1670. Ollga, Vasil, Peco, 09.03.27. 1758. Edlira, Mitat, Qojle, 17.03.78. 1846. Shyqyri, Rroka, 07.01.37. 1671. Petro, Andon, Pecollari, 05.11.51. 1759. Isuf, Mitat, Qojle, 06.12.58. 1847. Rajmonda, Rroka, 17.04.62. 1672. Polikseni, Koco, Pecollari, 04.01.51. 1760. Elvisa, Zeqir, Qorallari, 03.02.82. 1848. Vladimir, Xhaferr, Rrokaj, 20.05.52. 1673. Anisa, Petro, Pecollari, 25.04.81. 1761. Gezim, Adem, Qordja, 25.03.74. 1849. Lerlinda, Ymer, Rrokaj, 24.01.55. 1674. Esmer, Mirush, Pellazgu, 13.07.46. 1762. Blerina, Ali, Qordja, 06.11.76. 1850. Rabushe, Bajram, Rrokaj, 15.01.30. 1675. Fatmire, Selim, Pellazgu, 18.04.50. 1763. Shpresa, Eqerem, Qyrfyci, 23.04.57. 1851. Lumturi, Xhafer, Rrokaj, 14.12.54. 1676. Shirli, Esmer, Pellazgu, 02.08.76. 1764. Bedrije, Ali, Qyshka, 01.03.22. 1852. Bardhe, Sali, Rrucaj, 13.06.41. 1677. Ilir, Esmer, Pellazgu, 29.07.81. 1765. Durim, Qyshka, 16.05.67. 1853. Gezim, Zeqir, Ruci, 10.02.62. 1678. Hane, Xhemal, Pepa, 15.12.46. 1766. Raimonda, Qyshka, 12.05.67. 1854. Mimoza, Dervish, Ruci, 05.03.69. 1679. Alfred, Shefqet, Pepa, 23.04.73. 1767. Agron, Adem, Qyshka, 26.10.55. 1855. Zeqir, Mustafa, Ruci, 09.11.27. 1680. Lumturi, Festim, Pepa, 30.10.73. 1768. Sadije, Bilal, Qyshka, 04.10.62. 1856. Hibi, Delip, Ruci, 30.11.30. 1681. Alfred, Shefqet, Pepa, 23.04.73. 1769. Liljana, Dhosi, Rada, 03.07.52. 1857. Shpetim, Zeqir, Ruci, 30.11.30. 1682. Lumturi, Festim, Pepa, 30.10.73. 1770. Andis, Niko, Rada, 13.07.79. 1858. Mersin, Shahin, Ruci, 14.05.38. 1683. Kristaq, Llambi, Pepo, 07.04.16. 1771. Juljana, Niko, Rada, 22.12.81. 1859. Beglie, Selim, Ruci, 10.01.45. 1684. Llambi, Kristaq, Pepo, 09.02.53. 1772. Sotir, Nikolla, Rado, 15.03.22. 1860. Elisabeta, Mersin, Ruci, 06.02.70. 1685. Vjollca, Kristaq, Pepo, 04.05.45. 1773. Eleni, Kosta, Rado, 29.11.29. 1861. Dritan, Mersin, Ruci, 04.11.71. 1686. Simeon, Kico, Peri, 13.03.35. 1774. Krisavgji, At-kosta, Rado, 10.09.24. 1862. Aida, Mersin, Ruci, 25.05.77. 1687. Persefoni, Sokrat, Peri, 01.06.40. 1775. Diana, Andrea, Rado, 29.04.50. 1863. Kozeta, Ramadan, Rufi, 23.11.61. 1688. Vjollca, Nezir, Peshkopija, 01.06.48. 1776. Filip, Mark, Rajka, 02.04.35. 1864. Lutfije, Shefqet, Rufi, 07.07.36. 1689. Elton, Halit, Peshkopija, 15.03.76. 1777. Mare, Kol, Rajka, 02.05.42. 1865. Kadri, Qemal, Ruli, 03.11.39. 1690. Indrit, Halit, Peshkopija, 24.04.78. 1778. Mark, Filip, Rajka, 25.04.66. 1866. Admirim, Ali, Rustani, 05.04.72. 1691. Andrea, Vangjel, Peshtani, 09.03.52. 1779. Osman, Adem, Rama, 01.04.41. 1867. Rodolf, Reshat, Rustemi, 29.07.56. 1692. Elvira, Stavri, Peshtani, 05.09.58. 1780. Lumturije, Hysen, Rama, 27.08.45. 1868. Katerin, Jorgo, Rustemi, 30.08.60. 1693. Taulant, Jusuf, Peti, 27.03.72. 1781. Edmond, Osman, Rama, 15.06.65. 1869. Alketa, Hasan, Sadikaj, 09.01.82. 1694. Silvana, Gani, Peza, 16.03.66. 1782. Hysen, Osman, Rama, 23.01.68. 1870. Vendim, Zenun, Sadikaj, 14.11.74. 1695. Ylli, Abdurrahman, Peza, 27.01.48. 1783. Pranvera, Sulejman, Rama, 26.11.59. 1871. Albana, Zenun, Sadikaj, 18.08.76. 1696. Rrahime, Ethem, Peza, 11.11.52. 1784. Maringlen, Hysen, Rama, 14.09.83. 1872. Mirjeta, Zenun, Sadikaj, 04.01.78. 1697. Armand, Ylli, Peza, 14.03.77. 1785. Irfan, Sokol, Ramaj, 11.06.50. 1873. Arta, Bexhet, Sadikaj, 27.03.77. 1698. Gani, Abdurrahman, Peza, 02.02.36. 1786. Lene, Zef, Ramaj, 17.03.55. 1874. Elmira, Mihal, Sakaina, 20.09.58. 1699. Zelije, Jahja, Peza, 15.05.35. 1787. Dritan, Fran, Ramaj, 24.12.76. 1875. Fanika, Metodi, Sala, 31.12.24. 1700. Artur, Gani, Peza, 13.05.61. 1788. Arlind, Fran, Ramaj, 13.07.79. 1876. Edmond, Skender, Sala, 20.04.51. 1701. Ermira, Gani, Peza, 11.02.63. 1789. Arber, Fran, Ramaj, 21.01.83. 1877. Adriana, Sofokli, Sala, 10.03.54. 1702. Arben, Gani, Peza, 02.09.68. 1790. Zare, Ali, Rambanaj, 02.05.56 1878. Eduart, Kadri, Sata, 23.04.68. 1703. Alban, Gani, Peza, 25.08.70. 1791. Shaban, Ibrahim, Ramku, 15.01.63. 1879. Gazmir, Kadri, Sata, 06.07.76. 1704. Luljeta, Gani, Peza, 23.07.71. 1792. Vasfie, Ibrahin, Ramku, 14.07.74. 1880. Agostin, Kel, Sata, 11.09.34. 1705. Pellumb, Sulo, Pipero, 23.04.56. 1793. Mile, Rexhep, Ramku, 08.03.63. 1881. Marjeta, Agostin, Sata, 22.07.63. 1706. Mimoza, Mane, Pipero, 26.08.63. 1794. Ramadan, Ilias, Rapuci, 30.10.10 1882. Pjereta, Agostin, Sata, 29.06.68. 1707. Jonuz, Plaku, 06.08.64. 1795. Nurije, Nail, Rapuci, 10.02.39. 1883. Sefer, Sali, Seferi, 17.09.33. 1708. Zeliha, Plaku, 22.04.68. 1796. Arben, Nasip, Rapuci, 02.11.67. 1884. Shine, Bajram, Seferi, 10.06.35. 1709. Ermal, Luan, Porodini, 03.02.79. 1797. Fatmira, Rustem, Rapuci, 24.02.74. 1885. Gerim, Sefer, Seferi, 01.60.70. 1710. Armanda, Luan, Porodini, 03.02.79. 1798. Besim, Rexhep, Rarani, 29.07.39. 1886. Xhevair, Veiz, Seiti, 28.04.43. 1711. Dylbere, Qemal, Prenci, 08.05.49. 1799. Naze, Rexhep, Rarani, 04.09.39. 1887. Xhemile, Xhevit, Seiti, 01.03.45. 1712. Hamdi, Hamit, Prenci, 28.06.69. 1800. Edmond, Rarani, 18.06.72. 1888. Clirim, Xhevair, Seiti, 25.11.65. 1713. Ermira, Meleq, Prenci, 08.10.77. 1801. Alma, Rarani, 27.02.75. 1889. Frederik, Xhevair, Seiti, 08.01.69. 1714. Bashkim, Idajet, Prenjasi, 02.07.52. 1802. Myrteza, Rasa, 01.06.47. 1890. Tomor, Xhevair, Seiti, 26.05.72. 1715. Sofije, Nexhip, Prenjasi, 28.03.55. 1803. Marije, Rasa, 13.10.49. 1891. Arian, Xhevair, Seiti, 02.12.74. 1716. Arlind, Bashkim, Prenjasi, 22.07.76. 1804. Rezart, Rasa, 13.12.77. 1892. Haxhire, Ferit, Seiti, 25.03.75. 1717. Denis, Bashkim, Prenjasi, 28.10.80. 1805. Marsel, Rasa, 21.12.81. 1893. Olsa, Gezim, Sejko, 04.04.76. 1718. Renaldo, Bashkim, Prenjasi, 28.07.83. 1806. Zakaria, Gamal, Rashed, 15.11.49. 1894. Beke, Hysen, Selimi, 11.01.53. 1719. Zana, Maksim, Prenjasi, 28.09.76. 1807. Vehja, Zakaria, Rashed, 01.05.71. 1895. Julia, Llambi, Selimi, 23.02.55. 1720. David, Zef, Prishta, 01.02.61. 1808. Raela, Edmond, Reci, 26.09.66. 1896. Avjerino, Beke, Selimi, 05.05.82. 1721. Katerina, Thoma, Prishta, 23.04.64. 1809. Mahmut, Nazif, Reci, 24.03.32. 1897. Ylli, Serjani, 01.12.46. 1722. Rifat, Tahir, Prnci, 26.07.38. 1810. Rufije, Qamil, Reci, 06.06.37. 1898. Zyrije, Hazis, Serjani, 08.10.52. 1723. Myslim, Musa, Puka, 06.08.40. 1811. Brikena, Reci, 05.05.81. 1899. Eremali, Perparim, Serjani, 03.09.75. 1724. Faika, Bahir, Puka, 24.09.53. 1812. Ylli, Isuf, Reci, 12.05.56. 1900. Indrit, Perparim, Serjani, 24.11.77. 1725. Lundrim, Fatmir, Puka, 28.10.60. 1813. Shpresa, Adem, Reci, 16.03.62. 1901. Riza, Hasan, Seseri, 29.09.50. 1726. Julieta, Trendafil, Puka, 28.10.60. 1814. Eduart, Mahmut, Reci, 24.11.72. 1902. Liljana, Abdi, Seseri, 10.05.49. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E961 1903. Orjeta, Riza, Seseri, 12.08.80. 1991. Shkelzen, Shtepani, 07.01.60. 2079. Hamit, Habib, Tahiraj, 04.03.61. 1904. Blerina, Riza, Seseri, 10.06.82. 1992. Fulvja, Fisnik, Shtepani, 06.03.66. 2080. Pranvera, Veli, Tahiraj, 08.04.72. 1905. Hamit, Shaba, 01.01.33. 1993. Ismail, Nazit, Shulku, 10.02.42. 2081. Valbona, Ferat, Talelli, 06.07.68. 1906. Tushe, Shaba, 20.05.42. 1994. Bajame, Hamit, Shulku, 10.03.47. 2082. Fitnete, Sulejman, Tanllaraj, 22.09.51. 1907. Ymer, Shaba, 28.08.75. 1995. Albert, Isamil, Shulku, 18.01.67. 2083. Enkeleda, Lulzim, Tare, 06.04.71. 1908. Ibrahim, Haxhi, Shabani, 09.06.34. 1996. Ilir, Isamil, Shulku, 21.01.69. 2084. Hava, Tare, 31.10.27. 1909. Qerime, Rexhep, Shabani, 20.07.38. 1997. Mahmut, Sali, Shurdhi, 15.02.30. 2085. Gezim, Asef, Tare, 28.02.58. 1910. Edmond, Ibrahim, Shabani, 09.05.66. 1998. Sali, Haziz, Shurdhi, 10.08.70. 2086. Elida, Haki, Tare, 04.07.61. 1911. Vjollca, Aqif, Shabani, 27.02.64. 1999. Shpresa, Asllan, Shurdhi, 24.08.68. 2087. Fatmir, Uvli, Tartale, 19.07.53. 1912. Izet, Gani, Shahini, 10.08.70. 2000. Hajredin, Ymer, Sida, 12.05.68. 2088. Donika, Ciril, Tartale, 05.05.54. 1913. Fllaza, Bajram, Shahini, 25.05.72. 2001. Lirije, Muharrem, Sida, 25.11.67. 2089. Gerti, Fatmir, Tartale, 22.06.79. 1914. Rifat, Islam, Shahini, 01.12.67. 2002. Spiro, Leonidha, Simaku, 15.06.32. 2090. Edlira, Fatmir, Tartale, 18.05.82. 1915. Fatmira, Muhamet, Shahini, 01.04.71. 2003. Adriana, Thoma, Simaku, 13.06.44. 2091. Qako, Misto, Tase, 02.06.36. 1916. Islam, Shahini, 15.09.47. 2004. Matilda, Spiro, Simaku, 27.04.73. 2092. Bujar, Rakip, Taullau, 30.03.64. 1917. Nerenxe, Shahini, 27.04.50. 2005. Eurida, Spiro, Simaku, 18.07.76. 2093. Anila, Koco, Taullau, 09.05.68. 1918. Artan, Shahini, 20.05.72. 2006. Elton, Spiro, Simaku, 05.08.81. 2094. Nurhane, Fejzi, Tefa, 11.02.30. 1919. Memedali, Hamit, Shaho, 25.02.55. 2007. Pellumb, Izet, Spahaj, 05.05.54. 2095. Sazan, Laze, Tefa, 14.06.51. 1920. Hanife, Baki, Shaho, 20.03.57. 2008. Bukurije, Xhemal, Spahaj, 06.09.55. 2096. Pullumb, Laze, Tefa, 17.05.55. 1921. Rexhep, Salih, Sharofi, 20.12.30. 2009. Dritan, Rifat, Spahiu, 12.06.38. 2097. Xhorxhina, Seri, Tefa, 23.10.65. 1922. Benjamine, Beqir, Sharofi, 06.12.38. 2010. Sabahete, Qemal, Spahiu, 08.07.51. 2098. Shpresa, Shahin, Tela, 15.02.27. 1923. Adriana, Rexhep, Sharofi, 01.12.70. 2011. Ariana, Dritan, Spahiu, 26.09.80. 2099. Avenir, Ahmet, Tela, 15.02.27. 1924. Siri, Murat, Shehaj, 01.01.36. 2012. Shpresa, Rifat, Spahiu, 20.01.39. 2100. Ikmet, Tajar, Telallari, 07.06.58. 1925. Xhemal, Arshi, Shehaj, 15.09.27. 2013. Merisahe, Aqif, Spahiu, 15.12.30. 2101. Feridon, Tajar, Telallari, 19.06.66. 1926. Shpresa, Dhimiter, Shehaj, 26.03.33. 2014. Fadil, Mazllum, Spahiu, 10.03.32. 2102. Arjeta, Tajar, Telallari, 04.08.82. 1927. Qani, Ibrahim, Shehi, 12.11.60. 2015. Lirie, Ramush, Spahiu, 10.06.46. 2103. File, Adem, Telallari, 31.12.67. 1928. Arjana, Pandeli, Shehi, 15.07.66. 2016. Besnik, Fadil, Spahiu, 20.10.71. 2104. Haki, Said, Teqja, 05.01.37. 1929. Mentor, Qamil, Shehi, 20.04.38. 2017. Bilbil, Ismail, Spahiu, 03.05.59. 2105. Bukurije, Rahman, Teqja, 18.07.38. 1930. Fatmira, Riza, Shehi, 20.02.57. 2018. Zhuljeta, Qemal, Spahiu, 12.03.67. 2106. Hysni, Haki, Teqja, 31.12.64. 1931. Eugen, Mentor, Shehi, 25.05.74. 2019. Mishel, Spahiu, 14.02.89. 2107. Halil, Haki, Teqja, 03.03.66. 1932. Vesida, Mentor, Shehi, 09.07.79. 2020. Sofija, Koci, Spiro, 09.03.51. 2108. Durim, Haki, Teqja, 28.01.68. 1933. Edmond, Shehi, 20.01.64. 2021. Ylli, Islam, Stafuka, 18.10.59. 2109. Idajet, Haki, Teqja, 17.03.70. 1934. Elona, Shehi, 22.08.75. 2022. Mira, Islam, Stafuka, 20.06.61. 2110. Bujar, Haki, Teqja, 08.05.74. 1935. Kujtim, Qerim, Shehi, 15.08.59. 2023. Najada, Pellumb, Stafuka, 08.09.74. 2111. Argjent, Mirush, Tershana, 03.05.66. 1936. Dylbere, Ibrahim, Shehi, 13.10.62. 2024. Ylli, Islam, Stafuka, 18.10.59. 2112. Ermira, Imer, Tershana, 07.05.52. 1937. Agim, Bedri, Shehi, 25.06.54. 2025. Mira, Islam, Stafuka, 20.06.61. 2113. Arben, Ali, Thaci, 20.06.72. 1938. Flutur, Qazim, Shehi, 13.12.57. 2026. Aferdita, Venemin, Stathi, 01.04.14. 2114. Gentiana, Necruz, Thaci, 03.12.72. 1939. Armand, Agim, Shehi, 17.12.80. 2027. Zana, Llazar, Stathi, 27.05.49. 2115. Veliko, Thoma, Thana, 10.02.19. 1940. Genc, Qazim, Shehu, 07.03.53. 2028. Tom, Llazar, Stathi, 28.02.54. 2116. Shadie, Hamit, Thana, 01.09.28. 1941. Metullahe, Qenan, Shehu, 14.09.56. 2029. Zenel, Ibrahim, Strazimiri, 01.09.84. 2117. Ilir, Veliko, Thana, 13.08.57. 1942. Alda, Genci, Shehu, 14.09.82. 2030. Haxhi, Rexhep, Stringa, 17.12.45. 2118. Arben, Taqi, Themelko, 09.02.56. 1943. Neki, Hysen, Shehu, 17.01.37. 2031. Dhurata, Hilmi, Stringa, 14.09.57. 2119. Irena, Ylvi, Themelko, 28.11.66. 1944. Mimoza, Fiqiri, Shehu, 30.11.46. 2032. Isida, Haxhi, Stringa, 14.06.82. 2120. Sotir, Llambi, Tiko, 14.07.27. 1945. Violeta, Nuri, Shehu, 24.07.48. 2033. Isuf, Fejzo, Subashi, 20.02.38. 2121. Thomaidhe, Mihal, Tiko, 12.07.31. 1946. Agim, Qazim, Shehu, 21.10.56. 2034. Dilavere, Haki, Subashi, 08.02.41. 2122. Adrian, Sotir, Tiko, 05.10.63. 1947. Albana, Osman, Shehu, 27.05.70. 2035. Fejzo, Isuf, Subashi, 26.01.63. 2123. Pranvera, Hajdar, Tiko, 08.03.63. 1948. Ylli, Shehu, 28.05.63. 2036. Gramos, Isuf, Subashi, 13.06.64. 2124. Kujtim, Isuf, Toci, 19.01.56. 1949. Hasan, Dino, Shehu, 15.04.37. 2037. Mimoza, Bektash, Subashi, 03.02.74. 2125. Rexhep, Isuf, Toci, 06.04.66. 1950. Drita, Barjam, Shehu, 06.04.44. 2038. Matjas, Mexhit, Sula, 17.08.74. 2126. Muhidin, Mursel, Tocilla, 01.07.42. 1951. Merita, Hasan, Shehu, 12.09.69. 2039. Astrit, Abaz, Sula, 10.09.50. 2127. Xhemile, Rasim, Tocilla, 05.05.44. 1952. Klotilda, Hasan, Shehu, 27.08.80. 2040. Teuta, Skender, Sula, 01.03.56. 2128. Besnik, Muhidin, Tocilla, 25.02.72. 1953. Florian, Hasan, Shehu, 11.11.76. 2041. Jonid, Astrit, Sula, 15.12.80. 2129. Elmaz, Muhidin, Tocilla, 23.06.77. 1954. Eleni, Sheremani, 21.08.41. 2042. Fatmir, Nazmi, Sula, 06.06.62. 2130. Servete, Muhidin, Tocilla, 07.08.79. 1955. Flamue, Sami, Sherifi, 18.08.53. 2043. Brunilda, Fatmir, Sula, 16.11.? 2131. Kico, Gole, Tola, 01.03.31. 1956. Engjellushe, Musli, Sherifi, 05.02.56. 2044. Nazmi, Aziz, Sula, 15.03.59. 2132. Lefteri, Thoma, Tola, 10.01.45. 1957. Albana, Flamur, Sherifi, 16.11.77. 2045. Shpresa, Abdi, Sula, 14.02.64. 2133. Albi, Kico, Tola, 29.12.73. 1958. Kurtesh, Selim, Sherifi, 01.07.75. 2046. Nertila, Sula, 30.03.68. 2134. Amalia, Kico, Tola, 08.04.77. 1959. Xhevahir, Osman, Sheshari, 03.06.68. 2047. Vero, Tahir, Sulcaj, 21.03.47. 2135. Aleksander, Vangjel, Tole, 15.02.62. 1960. Mylaim, Shaip, Shima, 05.07.52. 2048. Pupulina, Dover, Sulcaj, 16.03.52. 2136. Zana, Bajram, Tole, 17.07.64. 1961. Majlinda, Mylaim, Shima, 17.05.79. 2049. Enkeleida, Vero, Sulcaj, 03.11.76. 2137. Melpo, Vasil, Toma, 29.04.29. 1962. Minerva, Halil, Shima, 27.05.49. 2050. Sali, Abedin, Suli, 24.06.55. 2138. Gjeta, Tone, Toma, 27.02.65. 1963. Marko, Mantho, Shipcka, 07.06.47. 2051. Xhilke, Nuri, Suli, 16.05.66. 2139. Bekim, Dinush, Topalli, 31.07.72. 1964. Bjanka, Vladimir, Shipcka, 30.09.48. 2052. Edlira, Murat, Suljoti, 20.01.75. 2140. Haxhi, Sadik, Toska, 02.02.57. 1965. Leo, Marko, Shipcka, 21.04.75. 2053. Jamarber, Qenan, Sulo, 02.04.71. 2141. Majlinda, Ymer, Toska, 06.01.65. 1966. Hilda, Marko, Shipcka, 04.03.78. 2054. Durim, Alfred, Tabaku, 19.07.70. 2142. Aleksandra, Stavraq, Trajani, 05.04.23. 1967. Edmira, Enver, Shipcka, 28.10.60. 2055. Anila, Besim, Tabaku, 10.03.73. 2143. Kastriot, Ligor, Trajani, 15.03.59. 1968. Emili, Taqo, Shipcka, 03.03.24. 2056. Ramiz, Tabaku, 15.07.33. 2144. Alfreda, Zef, Trajani, 21.08.67. 1969. Kristaq, Mantho, Shipcka, 25.12.55. 2057. Qefsere, Shaban, Tabaku, 15.07.33. 2145. Jorgji, Adam, Trajani, 15.09.79. 1970. Sefedin, Zenel, Shira, 15.06.67. 2058. Adriana, Ahmet, Tabaku, 06.03.70. 2146. Lili, Jorgji, Trajani, 14.12.19. 1971. Feride, Avni, Shira, 20.06.72. 2059. Arjan, Ramiz, Takaku, 06.06.064. 2147. Kalina, Trajani, 11.02.53. 1972. Zenel, Shira, 27.03.06. 2060. Agim, Vaid, Tabaku, 06.04.45. 2148. Vasil, Kristaq, Trajko, 02.09.48. 1973. Hafize, Sherif, Shira, 30.05.34. 2061. Olimbi, Jani, Tabaku, 24.10.52. 2149. Tatjana, Anesti, Trajko, 08.04.53. 1974. Mirvet, Zenel, Shira, 06.06.74. 2062. Fjoralba, Agim, Tabaku, 12.12.72. 2150. Aida, Vasil, Trajko, 09.09.77. 1975. Bedri, Ramiz, Shkembi, 25.04.67. 2063. Sabri, Shaqir, Tafa, 25.02.53 2151. Klajda, Vasil, Trajko, 17.03.79. 1976. Drita, Haki, Shkembi, 16.01.83. 2064. Miranda, Hysni, Tafa, 02.12.60. 2152. Marjela, Vasil, Trajko, 23.04.83. 1977. Gjergji, Andon, Shkembi, 03.02.68. 2065. Florian, Sabri, Tafa, 14.09.81. 2153. Dafina, Vangjel, Trebicka, 10.06.34. 1978. Liljana, Mihal, Shkembi, 02.03.68. 2066. Hava, Hysen, Tafalla, 20.02.28. 2154. Gjergj, Stefi, Trebicka, 05.04.61. 1979. Neta, Taqo, Shkodrani, 20.02.27. 2067. Adriatik, Qazim, Tafalla, 15.02.72. 2155. Mirela, Andon, Trebicka, 16.11.68. 1980. Spiro, Rafail, Shkodrani, 23.03.55. 2068. Rudina, Murat, Tafalla, 27.04.77. 2203. Diana, Gezim, Valteri, 12.08.82. 1981. Rozeta, Rafail, Shkodrani, 17.09.56. 2069. Roland, Aleksander, Taga, 06.03.59. 2204. Engjell, Gezim, Valteri, 30.11.83. 1982. Nexhmije, Islam, Shkodrani, 29.09.57. 2070. Ermira, Shaqir, Taga, 27.04.66. 2205. Lui, Vasil, Vaso, 10.08.38. 1983. Artan, Vath, Shkoza, 05.05.64. 2071. Gezim, Hasan, Tagani, 14.06.45. 2206. Lydia, Thoma, Vaso, 29.05.48. 1984. Rudina, Sefer, Shkoza, 10.12.67. 2072. Nazmije, Haxhi, Tagani, 18.09.52. 2207. Elda, Lui, Vaso, 06.08.72. 1985. Gafur, Abdulla, Shkurta, 02.02.58. 2073. Miranda, Tagani, 29.04.78. 2208. Ervin, Lui, Vaso, 25.06.75. 1986. Shemsie, Faslli, Shkurta, 28.12.57. 2074. Zaim, Selim, Tahiraj, 14.09.42. 2209. Kristaq, Nikolla, Vaso, 22.01.47. 1987. Aida, Gafur, Shkurta, 07.04.81. 2075. Emine, Isuf, Tahiraj, 16.12.42. 2210. Lefteri, Jani, Vaso, 13.06.48. 1988. Entela, Luan, Shkurti, 11.09.76. 2076. Azem, Zaim, Tahiraj, 17.01.79. 2211. Artur, Kristaq, Vaso, 20.06.73. 1989. Luan, Tarib, Shllaku, 11.08.59. 2077. Gazmend, Zaim, Tahiraj, 17.02.81. 2212. Gentian, Kristaq, Vaso, 15.10.76. 1990. Dashurie, Shllaku, 16.10.64. 2078. Luan, Zaim, Tahiraj, 13.01.82. 2213. Nezir, Juf, Vata, 03.01.57. E962 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 2214. Tushe, Rustem, Vata, 01.01.18. 2299. Dashuri, Qazim, Xhunga, 15.03.35. 2. Rexhina, Hito, Alimerko, 06.03.56. 2215. Suzana, Nezir, Vata, 04.02.66. 2300. Elvir, Myrteza, Xhunga, 05.02.68. 3. Ajishe, Ibrahim, Alimerko, 04.03.06. 2216. Ilir, Nezir, Vata, 20.02.68. 2301. Erjan, Myrteza, Xhunga, 04.08.60. 4. Albert, Haki, Allamani, 17.06.56. 2217. Fredi, Nezir, Vata, 23.12.72. 2302. Mimoza, Rakip, Xhunga, 03.02.76. 5. Hazbije, Kasem, Allamani, 03.02.62. 2218. Lirije, Avni, Vata, 07.01.70. 2303. Pleurat, Aleksander, Xhuvani, 6. Albi, Albert, Allamani, 05.04.83x. 2219. Adriatik, Kamber, Veizi, 31.01.63. 14.03.20. 7. Arminda, Hasan, Allamani, 17.02.63. 2220. Menduhije, Ali, Veizi, 28.02.65. 2304. MAkbule, Mehdi, Xhuvani, 26.08.26. 8. Sokol, Kadri, Allaraj, 08.12.53. 2221. Vegim, Rexhep, Vela, 05.12.37. 2305. Aleksander, Pleurat, Xhuvani, 9. Mimoza, Sami, Baholli, 17.08.80. 2222. Hizbije, Mas-har, Vela, 21.06.44. 20.02.55. 10. Bashkim, Banush, Balla, 07.04.56. 2223. Erion, Vegim, Vela, 10.03.76. 2306. Genc, Aleksander Xhuvani, 14.03.25. 11. Mimoza, Mehmet, Balla, 23.04.53. 2224. Oltion, Vegim, Vela, 09.06.79. 2307. Aneta, Kristo, Xhuvani, 28.09.31. 12. Clirim, Beqir, Balluku, 01.01.45. 2225. Vehbi, Resul, Velia, 17.07.67. 2308. Emil, Genc, Xhuvani, 31.05.64. 13. Bejlinda, Clirim, Balluku, 09.11.73. 2226. Murat, Ramadan, Velici, 21.02.71. 2309. Dasmen, Pleurat, Xhuvani, 18.02.53. 14. Suzana, Sabri, Balluku, 10.10.48. 2227. Sadije, Muharrem, Velija, 13.05.28. 2310. Elvira, Gjyljani, Xhuvani, 01.12.61, 15. Pamela, Clirim, Balluku, 09.09.78. 2228. Petrit, Velo, 05.08.44. 2311. Blerina, Agim, Xhydollari, 23.02.79. 16. Hanashe, Nasif, Bega, 07.04.23. 2229. Vasillaq, Piro, Veshi, 01.09.46. 2312. Sano, Isuf, Xverku, 03.06.16. 17. Redin, Qemal, Bejdo, 04.02.64. 2230. Athina, Jani, Veshi, 27.06.50. 2313. Hamit, Ram, Ymaj, 12.03.69. 18. Hajrije, Abdulla, Bejdo, 17.02.42. 2231. Eno, Vasillaq, Veshi, 07.07.77. 2314. Bute, Ram, Ymaj, 07.06.20. 19. Anila, Gani, Bejdo, 21.04.75. 2232. Jola, Vasillaq, Veshi, 20.07.82. 2315. Nimet, Omer, Ymeri, 05.08.27 20. Liljana, Muhamet, Bejdo, 05.03.60. 2233. Xhafer, Zafer, Villa, 11.02.45. 2316. Nurije, Beqir, Ymeri, 04.02.28. 21. Ilirjana, Qemal, Bejdo, 07.02.49. 2234. Raimonda, Hamdi, Villa, 23.12.45. 2317. Petrit, Nimet, Ymeri, 24.03.57. 22. Liri, Veli, Beji, 19.07.49. 2235. Klementina, Xhafer, Villa, 05.04.76. 2318. Mariana, Ndoc, Ymeri, 08.02.55. 23. Erion, Albert, Bejko, 17.04.62. 2236. Pavlina, Nikolla, Visari, 02.02.70. 2319. Elda, Petrit, Ymeri, 17.04.79. 24. Sadete, Xhavit, Bejko, 19.12.72. 2237. Edmond, Dhimiter, Visari, 11.03.53. 2320. Sabina, Petrit, Ymeri, 24.01.79. 25. Albert, Iliaz, Bejko, 18.01.64. 2238. Hysen, Neki, Vishka, 14.03.41. 2321. Roza, Tefe, Zamputi, 02.08.11. 26. Sanie, Bajram, Beka, 18.09.64. 2239. Ilirjan, Hysen, Vishka, 13.02.69. 2322. Jozef, Injac, Zamputi, 06.11.46. 27. Shefqet, Cik, Beka, 30.07.40. 2240. Arif, Osman, Vishkurti, 31.01.60. 2323. Luizon, Agostin, Zamputi, 15.12.48. 28. Luan, Shefqet, Beka, 17.04.64. 2241. Valentina, Kamber, Vishkurti, 2324. Marin, Jozef, Zamputi, 12.09.75. 29. Englantina, Kostandin, Berhami, 23.11.62. 2325. Rozan, Jozef, Zamputi, 10.10.79. 17.04.58. 2242. Behar, Osman, Vishkurti, 06.03.63. 2326. Qemal, Latif, Zebeli, 28.10.43. 30. Petrit, Arshi, Berhami, 21.06.48. 2243. Lamika, Hashim, Vishkurti, 21.09.68. 2327. Ikbale, Qamil, Zebeli, 30.11.47. 31. Gezim, Xhemal, Bisha, 11.11.52. 2244. Arben, Bajram, Vladi, 28.08.63. 2328. Ardian, Qemal, Zebeli, 13.03.72. 32. Xhemal, Bizho, Bisha, 09.09.24. 2245. Fitnete, Besnik, Vladi, 11.01.65. 2329. Valbona, Qemal, Zebeli, 05.04.77. 33. Violeta, Nikollaq, Bisha, 06.41.36. 2246. Blerim, Aleksander, Vllaska, 30.06.72. 2330. Rudina, Qemal, Zebeli, 08.03.81. 34. Nikolin, Panajot, Bisha, 03.02.68. 2247. Anjeza, Musa, Vokshi, 15.10.78. 2331. Fatbardha, Latif, Zebeli, 25.05.73. 35. Besnik, Xhemal, Bisha, 16.02.58. 2248. Edmond, Bajram, Vrapi, 24.08.68. 2332. Mimoza, Hajder, Zejli, 22.09.63. 36. Anila, Gani, Bisha, 12.04.68. 2249. Diturie, Xhemal, Vrapi, 04.03.70. 2333. Selfo, Zekaj, 04.05.39. 37. Rukije, Ulo, Bisha, 16.04.24. 2250. Xhahrije, Vrapi, 04.08.29. 2334. Lavdie, Zekaj, 09.05.42. 38. Skender, Pasha, Brahimi, 18.02.60. 2251. Agim, Hasan, Vrapi, 13.11.36. 2335. Gentian, Zekaj, 05.09.69. 39. Kosta, Spiro, Bulla, 15.04.55. 2336. Muharrem, Zela, 15.01.19. 2252. Edvin, Agim, Vrapi, 13.08.68. 40. Fejzi, Nebi, Buzi, 17.03.34. 2337. Foto, Xhevit, Zenelaj, 04.11.65. 2253. Paqize, Birce, Vrapi, 20.05.43. 41. Aqif, Ali, Byreku, 04.11.55. 2338. Elida, Hysen, Zenelaj, 25.01.71. 2254. Rudina, Petrit, Vrapi, 17.06.73. 42. Flutura, Dan, Byreku, 17.02.64. 2339. Petrit, Jashar, Zeneli, 06.11.58. 2255. Aishe, Adem, Vuthaj, 20.04.64. 43. Nasuf, Fadil, Byreku, 07.04.32. 2340. Nazmie, Ethem, Zeneli, 13.02.54 2256. Ilir, Servet, Xama, 25.03.56. 44. Etemije, Hasan, Byreku, 08.02.36. 2341. Sokol, Hysen, Zeneli, 04.08.68. 2257. Lumturi, Muharem, Xama, 17.07.61. 45. Nazmi, Nasuf, Byreku, 12.11.60. 2342. Etleva, Shefqet, Zeneli, 28.06.74. 2258. Erin, Ilir, Xama, 23.10.83. 46. Vjollca, Spiro, Byreku, 07.04.67. 2343. Novruz, Gani, Zeneli, 03.04.50. 2259. Ilmi, Ali, Xhafa, 24.07.56. 47. Sofie, Gani, Cala, 07.09.23. 2344. Leonora, Nazif, Zeneli, 20.11.51. 2260. Albana, Ali, Xhafa, 19.05.71. 48. Ilir, Rifat, Capanga, 12.11.64. 2345. Ilir, Novruz, Zeneli, 26.03.79. 2261. Avenir, Demir, Xhaferaj, 28.01.55. 49. Bihane, Mustafa, Capanga, 11.12.38. 2346. Ismete, Ali, Zepishta, 09.02.32. 2262. Liljana, Xhafer, Xhaferi, 24.12.56. 50. Odeta, Rustem, Capanga, 31.12.71. 2347. Arben, Shefqet, Zepishta, 14.12.57. 2263. Tajo, Hasan, Xhaferri, 26.09.43. 51. Sajmir, Rifat, Capanga, 11.07.73. 2348. Altin, Shefqet, Zepishta, 06.07.77. 2264. Lumturi, Muharrem, Xhaferri, 52. Hasan, Rasim, Ceka, 23.11.38. 2349. Etleva, Durim, Zeqiri, 14.02.72. 20.10.52. 53. Merita, Azmi, Ceka, 17.04.44. 2350. Xhaferr, Islam, Zeqiri, 05.05.69. 2265. Klodiana, Xhaferri, 20.03.80. 54. Arqile, Zoi, Cela, 29.04.55. 2351. Manjola, Qazim, Zeqiri, 25.01.65. 2266. Albana, Tajo, Xhaferri, 10.01.82. 55. Astrit, Seit, Ciraku, 19.07.48. 2352. Agron, Shaban, Zguri, 26.05.67. 2267. Teki, Rasim, Xhafkollari, 10.03.22. 56. Shadie, Sadik, Ciraku, 18.06.50 2353. Xhevaire, Shefqet, Zguri, 05.07.69. 2268. Nexhmije, Qamil, Xhafkollari, 57. Reald, Astrit, Ciraku, 06.04.79. 2354. Admir, Resmi, Zhilla, 19.04.59. 01.05.77. 58. Nasime, Galip, Cuci, 06.05.27. 2355. Magdalena, Haxhi, Zhilla, 23.02.61. 2269. Kujtim, Teki, Xhafkollari, 10.07.62. 59. Elmira, Kujtim, Dajlani, 14.03.65. 2356. Halit, Godo, Zhupa, 12.03.33. 2270. Refide, Jakup, Xhafkollari, 20.09.64. 60. Petrit, Nusa, Demi, 03.08.24. 2357. Elvira, Shaban, Zhupa, 17.05.38. 2271. Hatixhe, Sali, Xhakani, 18.02.46. 61. Leonard, Petrit, Demi, 27.03.50. 2358. Eduard, Halit, Zhupa, 04.10.63. 2272. Tahir, Xhakollari, 26.04.43. 62. Katerina, Kosta, Demi, 27.11.22. 2359. Haxhi, Islam, Ziu, 18.04.33. 2273. Artan, Kico, Xhama, 19.06.71. 63. Zhuljeta, Petrit, Demi, 16.04.51. 2360. Ilmije, Rexhep, Ziu, 20.02.41. 2274. Durim, Avni, Xhani, 14.02.72. 64. Brunela, Kujtim, Dervishi, 05.01.76. 2361. Cicile, Ziu, 05.01.22. 2275. Luljeta, Dalip, Xhani, 06.01.77. 65. Kujtim, Duat, Dervishi, 06.04.53. 2362. Arben, Haxhi, Ziu, 10.02.60. 2276. Arben, Riza, Xheka, 18.01.61. 66. Zafire, Idriz, Dervishi, 09.10.54. 2363. Meliha, Beqir, Ziu, 13.08.62. 2277. Mirsi, Ali, Xheka, 03.03.67. 67. Klaudia, Kujtim, Dervishi, 09.05.79. 2364. Ollga, Naun, Ziu, 15.08.21. 2278. Riza, Veli, Xheka, 15.06.31. 68. Alfina, Zoi, Domi, 27.04.60. 2365. Adem, Haxhi, Ziu, 05.08.58. 2279. Gjule, Sinan, Xheka, 30.10.39. 2366. Valbona, Adem, Ziu, 06.07.83. 69. Kristo, Themistokli, Drago, 10.02.42. 2280. Hiqmet, Faslli, Xheko, 09.05.29. 2367. Rape, Agim, Ziu, 30.06.67. 70. Lucian, Kristo, Drago, 11.08.47. 2281. Hatixhe, Nasip, Xheko, 10.01.33. 2368. Niko, Kosta, Zoga, 25.08.33. 71. Denisa, Kristo, Drago, 07.02.81. 2282. Marjeta, Hiqmet, Xheko, 19.04.60. 2369. Lirije, Vath, Zoga, 01.05.36. 72. Ismete, Vehbi, Dudo, 07.06.23. 2283. Arben, Hiqmet, Xheko, 24.02.64. 2370. Alfred, Niko, Zoga, 04.08.56. 73. Kai, Sadedin, Duka, 09.06.39. 2284. Bujar, Hiqmet, Xheko, 09.01.54. 2371. Valentina, Argjir, Zoga, 30.04.58. 74. Aishe, Sabbi, Duka, 06.05.37. 2285. Mitko, Ismail, Xheko, 01.09.58. 2372. Erion, Ilir, Zoto, 10.09.80. 75. Shkelqim, Kai, Duka, 04.03.72. 2286. Valbona, Bujar, Xheko, 06.02.82. 2373. Hashim, Riza, Zuna, 20.09.38. 76. Florjan, Kai, Duka, 06.03.62. 2287. Flutura, Dan, Xhepa, 13.02.64. 2374. Salihe, Hajdar, Zuna, 01.02.38. 77. Lek, Andon, Dukagjini, 10.04.60. 2288. Ramazan, Xhepi, 05.12.41. 2375. Adhurim, Ashim, Zuna, 10.04.68. 78. Zina, Andon, Dukagjini, 05.04.67. 2289. Astrit, Xhepi, 03.01.73. 2376. Bertilda, Zija, Zuna, 17.02.75. 79. Domenika, Mark, Dukagjini, 03.07.60. 2290. Rushe, Xhepi, 10.12.51. 2377. Mimoza, Hashim, Zuna, 19.11.64. 80. Anton, Lek, Dukagjini, 09.04.62. 2291. Fisnik, Xhepi, 16.04.75. 2378. Hysen, Nezir, Zyka, 15.03.51. 81. Erjona, Qemal, Duzha, 24.03.51. 2292. Lindita, Xhepi, 04.12.65. 2379. Altin, Hysen, Zyka, 31.05.75. 82. Estref, Zina, Faku, 09.03.62. 2293. Petrit, Hiqmet, Xhindoli, 22.09.57. 2380. Elton, Hysen, Zyka, 31.05.78. 83. Abaz, Sulo, Fejzo, 07.04.25. 2294. Flutura, Abdyl, Xhindoli, 24.03.60. 2381. Anila, Hysen, Zyka, 12.08.82. 84. Remzije, Rushan, Fejzo, 05.03.39. 2295. Gurije, Ajaz, Xhudo, 10.02.20. 85. Muharrem, Avni, Feka, 07.02.48. 2296. Afrim, Selami, Xhudo, 27.07.66. 86. Enverije, Ashim, Feka, 17.03.53. 2297. Mirjeta, Nazar, Xhudo, 30.08.72. VOTUES ME BANIM TE PERKOHSHEM 87. Mimoza, Muharrem, Feka, 02.01.75. 2298. Myrteza, Hysen, Xhunga, 03.06.39. 1. Besnike, Shefqet, Ajazi, 03.02.56. 88. Klaranita, Muharrem, Feka, 06.05.79. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E963 89. Fatos, Muharrem, Feka, 19.03.80. 177. Idajete, Ahmet, Kundraxhiu, 6.03.45. 264. Natasha, Gani, Qirko, 07.03.1946 90. Xhevair, Gjet, Frroku, 07.05.60. 178. Kimete, Sherif, Leba, 24.12.64. 265. Merushe, Zeqi, Qosja, 14.02.70. 91. Alketa, Jashqr, Frroku, 09.04.63. 179. Agim, Liman, Leba, 13.08.52. 266. Rajmonda, Dasti, Qyshku, 06.01.68. 92. Sofie, Dhionis, Gjemani, 04.12.15. 180. Ylli, Jashar, Leka, 09.10.66. 267. Durim, Adem, Qyshku, 09.04.67. 93. Anketa, Petraq, Gjemani, 06.04.72. 181. Vjollca, Zerap, Leka, 10.10.69. 268. Lulzim, Adem, Qyshku, 08.12.60. 94. Natasha, Dhimiter, Gjemani, 16.09.49. 182. Arshi, Sinana, Leli, 18.04.81. 269. Merita, Seit, Qyshku, 30.09.61. 95. Petrika, Andrea, Gjemani, 24.11.78. 183. Liliana, Haxhi, Leli, 17.04.79. 270. Eltisa, Nexhmi, Qyshku, 07.04.68. 96. Frederik, Spiro, Gjerazi, 17.04.33. 184. Ervin, Arshi, Leli, 18.06.30. 271. Bedrije, Ali, Qyshku, 21.04.22. 97. Doloreza, Pandeli, Gjerazi, 23.02.42. 185. Majlinda, Abin, Lemo, 14.01.74. 272. Andrea, Nikolla, Rada, 04.05.20. 98. Thoma, Niko, Gjikondi, 10.07.40. 186. Ermijan, Pali, Lemo, 16.02.31. 273. Kristo, Nikolla, Rada, 04.07.46. 99. Dhimtraq. Petro, Gjoka, 11.06.48. 187. Gjergi, Vask, Lena, 16.03.67. 274. Krisanthi, Kosta, Rada, 09.03.24. 100. Adelina, Noke, Gjoka, 24.03.49. 188. Beqir, Besim, Lloi, 07.02.43. 275. Lumturi, Xhafer, Rakaj, 20.03.54. 101. Anri, Dhimitraq, Gjoka, 18.02.74. 189. Fize, Fejzo, Lloi, 09.05.40. 276. Rapushe, Bajram, Rakaj, 12.12.30. 102. Aleksander, Staver, Gjollma, 19.01.60. 190. Ilira, Beqir, Lloi, 10.03.82. 277. Aferdita, Ret, Rama, 04.09.78. 103. Dod, Preng, Gjonmarkaj, 27.02.63. 191. Vangjeli, Jance, Luarasi, 17.04.60. 278. Bujar, Brahim, Ramaj, 16.07.47. 104. Adelina, Gjergi, Gjonmarkaj, 06.04.75. 192. Xhevair, Tasim, Mane, 17.01.37. 279. Refie, Ymer, Ramaj, 11.04.56. 105. Marte, Mark, Gjonmarkaj, 15.03.34. 193. Ikbale, Hysni, Mane, 18.12.39. 280. Nertila, Bujar, Ramaj, 17.03.78. 106. Dod, Preng, Gjonmarkaj, 11.03.74. 194. Vehbi, Qamil, Mansaku, 07.02.51. 281. Sanie, Ramadan, Rapuci, 22.04.63. 107. Kol, Preng, Gjonmarkaj, 07.02.63. 195. Zafije, Sadim, Mansaku, 09.03.65. 282. Suzana, Nasip, Rapuci, 07.04.65. 108. Zdravko, Stojan, Gjurgjaj, 08.12.40. 196. Isuf, Flamur, Mato, 22.03.57. 283. Bedame, Malo, Rexhepaj, 10.04.52. 109. Dunavica, Silija, Gjurgjaj, 07.05.44. 197. Fatbardha, Muharem, Mato, 02.08.50. 284. Dilaver, Cerciz, Rexhepaj, 09.03.50. 110. Gezim, Hysen, Grori, 15.02.55. 198. Genti, Isuf, Mato, 06.04.74. 285. Nadja, Thoma, Roshi, 22.04.41. 111. Luan, Gezim, Grori, 06.02.81. 199. Didi, Malko, Mato, 05.13.29. 286. Likurga, Dhimiter, Roshi, 20.02.32. 112. Lirije, Sami, Grori, 09.03.59. 200. Boga, Sofian, Mazniku, 07.05.63. 287. Genti, Likurga, Roshi, 02.19.75. 113. Pranvera, Ramo, Hajdini, 14.08.34. 201. Ana, Diso, Mazniku, 19.07.83. 288. Antoneta, Agim, Sadiku, 12.03.72. 114. Bajram, Hasan, Hajrullai, 06.01.36. 202. Cvetan, Boga, Mazniku, 04.07.68. 289. Ballkiz, Sulejman, Sala, 07.02.30. 115. Aferdita, Rama, Hajrullai, 07.03.37. 203. Lavdije, Shyqyri, Mazniku, 06.03.71. 290. Zyra, Xhemal, Sala, 09.03.17. 116. Vladimir, Bajram, Hajrullai, 06.04.80. 204. Bllozhe, Fetadin, Mazniku, 07.04.47. 291. Xhemali, Adem, Shabani, 27.02.66. 117. Elektra, Gaqo, Hajrullai, 05.01.34. 205. Bllagura, Kosta, Mazniku, 17.07.52. 292. Nevruz, Sabri, Shahollri, 07.04.51. 118. Sadik, Njazi, Haska, 13.04.47. 206. Denis, Bllazhe, Mazniku, 16.05.80. 293. Et-hem, Haki, Shehu, 18.01.35. 119. Suzana, Ibrahim, Haska, 21.05.49. 207. Dero, Ymer, Metollau, 14.01.59. 294. Banu, Ymer, Shehu, 06.09.36. 120. Tatjana, Sadik, Haska, 19.07.78. 208. Kostandin, Vasil, Miko, 02.01.21. 295. Arben, Ethem, Shehu, 18.06.64. 121. Laureta, Sadik, Haska, 13.11.81. 209. Ollga, Lluka, Miko, 07.02.22. 296. Mimoza, Kasem, Shehu, 18.07.55. 122. Elmaz, Myftar, Haxhiu, 08.11.30. 210. Urani, Man, Mosla, 14.05.54. 297. Bashkim, Idriz, Shehu, 13.04.51. 123. Shkelqim, Elmaz, Haxhiu, 27.04.52. 211. Hysen, Beqir, Muca, 17.04.30. 298. Shkelzen, Bashkim, Shehu, 15.01.79. 124. Arta, Mehmet, Haxhiu, 06.03.70. 212. Adile, Ismail, Muca, 06.03.32. 299. Gezim, Sadik, Shima, 30.02.40. 125. Hysni, Muharrem, Hazizaj, 19.03.40. 213. Drita, Hysen, Muca, 09.02.70. 300. Bakiza, Mehmet, Shima, 07.08.47. 126. Kadrie, Maliq, Hazizaj, 14.07.45. 214. Kujtim, Hysen, Muca, 20.01.54. 301. Eldin, Gwzim, Shima, 19.02.69. 127. Alfred, Hysni, Hazizaj, 21.03.69. 215. Lumturi, Shaban, Muca, 30.04.61. 302. Brikena, Dhimitraq, Shima, 20.03.70. 128. Gazmir, Hysni, Hazizaj, 12.03.70. 216. Haxhire, Saliko, Musaka, 03.08.31. 303. Alush, Mustafa, Shima, 19.08.41. 129. Bukurije, Mehmet, Hoxha, 06.05.31. 217. Xhezmi, Hasan, Muskolli, 04.03.41. 304. Zana, Ali, Shima, 16.04.49. 130. Ndricim, Kadri, Hoxha, 04.07.59. 218. Majlinda, Halil, Myrto, 07.12.70. 305. Orion, Alush, Shima, 10.07.57. 131. Hena, Agim, Hoxha, 09.03.70. 219. Leonard, Jorgji, Nano, 16.07.50. 306. Robert, Alush, Shima, 16.04.76. 132. Nasibe, Pasha, Hoxha, 04.12.53. 220. Natasha, Sami, Nano, 11.06.47. 307. Flora, Bajram, Shkalla, 11.09.70. 133. Aida, Nuhi, Hoxha, 14.07.47. 221. Apostol, Zarik, Nasi, 16.05.47. 308. Besnik, Elmaz, Shkoza, 25.03.63. 134. Rovena, Dajlan, Hoxha, 20.05.80. 222. Natasha, Kico, Nasi, 18.03.41. 309. Myslym, Elmaz, Shkoza, 22.01.65. 135. Dajlan, Mafmut, Hoxha, 16.03.50. 223. Sajmir, Apostol, Nasi, 16.07.74. 310. Hide, Pashko, Shkoza, 20.01.42. 136. Fuat, Bajram, Hoxhaj, 17.04.62. 224. Selaudin, Nasuf, Nasufaga, 17.02.46. 311. Anila, Shefqet, Shkoza, 06.03.70. 137. Besie, Ali, Hoxhaj, 18.01.69. 225. Edije, Fadil, Nasufaga, 19.03.46. 312. Shkelqime, Besim, Shkoza, 27.02.70. 138. Zija, Estref, Hysenllari, 15.03.26. 226. Bledar, Selaudin, Nasufaga, 19.07.70. 313. Muazez, Ali, Shoholli, 08.09.52. 139. Sadete, Telha, Hysenllari, 16.05.36. 227. Elona, Selaudin, Nasufaga, 04.02.79. 314. Nadire, Dule, Sina, 17.04.51. 140. Lutfi, Xhafo, Hyzeiraj, 07.02.43. 228. Elona, Nasufaga, Nasufaga, 07.04.67. 315. Qemal, Eqeme, Sina, 16.05.52. 141. Liri, Ramadan, Hyzeiraj, 10.05.44. 229. Elizabeta, Mersin, Nikolla, 25.09.70. 316. Roland, Riza, Sina, 17.02.55. 142. Bardha, Hasan, Idrizi, 09.03.79. 230. Valentin, Ismail, Nura, 18.01.80. 317. Kujtim, Rasim, Sokoli, 19.07.39. 143. Sadete, Mehmet, Izeti, 04.07.58. 231. Fatmira, Vasil, Nuri, 18.09.80. 318. Agime, Faslli, Sokoli, 20.06.46. 144. Mehmet, Isuf, Izeti, 06.03.25. 232. Nadire, Shaban, Nuri, 09.06.48. 319. Enis, Kujtim, Sokoli, 16.07.72. 145. Entela, Matish, Jani, 29.01.40. 233. Shazimir, Hamdi, Nuri, 05.04.38. 320. Nevila, Kujtim, Sokoli, 15.03.70. 146. Bledar, Jonuz, Jonuzaj, 06.08.82. 234. Ndricim, Myskym, Nuri, 25.02.56. 321. Pellumb, Izet, Spaho, 13.02.54. 147. Jonuz, Qazim, Jonuzaj, 07.06.44. 235. Skender, Maksut, Oreja, 01.03.64. 322. Bukurije, Xhemal, Spaho, 19.01.65. 148. Burbuqe, Sami, Jonuzaj, 05.09.49. 236. Eduart, Mysret, Osmani, 18.07.49. 323. Isuf, Ferid, Sukaj, 29.04.37. 149. Elvira, Sotir, Jorgo, 29.08.75. 237. Pranvera, Sherif, Osmani, 16.10.54. 324. Vjollca, Baki, Sukaj, 31.01.49. 150. Suzana, Muharrem, Kalaja, 17.03.47. 238. Mejla, Eduart, Osmani, 10.05.75. 325. Ferid, Isuf, Sukaj, 19.07.68. 151. Fehti, Asim, Kalaja, 02.03.37. 239. Omer, Tili, Pando, 06.05.39. 326. Fiqerete, Avni, Sulejmani, 04.07.61. 152. Betina, Fehti, Kalaja, 09.04.72. 240. Adriana, Zake, Pando, 16.03.42. 327. Hava, Hysen, Tafalla, 10.07.60. 153. Rozeta, Xhemil, Kamberaj, 23.12.65. 241. Vasil, Leaner, Pando, 09.11.73. 328. Shpresa, Veliko, Thana, 154. Ylli, Pavllo, Katamelo, 06.–1.59. 242. Ervin, Leaner, Pando, 04.07.75. 329. Veliko, Islam, Thana, 09.07.20. 155. Aurela, Kajtaz, Katamelo, 19.06.68. 243. Kozeta, Gjergj, Papajorgji, 19.07.47. 330. Kico, Gole, Tola, 09.04.31. 156. Liliana, Jorgji, Kono, 14.07.66. 244. Shpresa, Pandeli, Papapavllo, 18.05.37. 331. Amalia, Kico, Tola, 17.08.62. 157. Panajota, Jorgji, Konomi, 18.04.27. 245. Dhimitraq, Pandeli, Papapavllo, 332. Lumturie, Lesti, Troka, 18.01.64. 158. Jani, Vasil, Konomi, 06.08.46. 16.09.36. 333. Diturie, Hamit, Truka, 06.04.30. 159. Sokol, Jani, Konomi, 07.04.75. 246. Penelopi, Stasi, Papapavllo, 01.12.48. 334. Edmond, Vaska, Vangjeli, 17.03.64. 160. Pranvera, Seit, Konomi, 18.01.51. 247. Stefan, Vasil, Peci, 06.11.27. 335. Edmond, Vangjel, Vasho, 19.07.45. 161. Mimoza, Jani, Konomi, 09.07.78. 248. Arsino, Llukan, Peci, 03.01.34. 336. Genc, Myfit, Vigani, 08.01.62. 162. Edmond, Sadri, Koshi, 07.03.55. 249. Alban, Hamdi, Pellenja, 18.07.60. 337. Mirela, Shyqyri, Vigani, 06.04.66. 163. Ilirjana, Fatmir, Kosho, 23.02.67. 250. Merita, Lulw, Pepa, 19.04.81. 338. Sadie, Muharrem, Vilia, 14.01.28. 164. Eleni, Rado, Kosto, 06.05.29. 251. Ciril, Stefan, Pistoli, 07.04.21. 339. Pavlina, Nikoll Visani, 19.03.1910. 165. Irena, Anton, Kujxhia, 03.07.44. 252. Anxhelina, Qimo, Pistoli, 19.03.64. 340. Edmond, Dhimiter, Visani, 12.01.53. 166. Nikolin, Viktor, Kujxhiu, 04.05.76. 253. Dritan, Ciril, Pistoli, 20.02.60. 341. Luljeta, Zenel, Xhemali, 24.12.71. 167. Sotiraq, Vani, Kujxhiu, 09.07.32. 254. Qamile, Xhemal, Pregja, 29.04.47. 342. Valentina, Fatmir, Xhilli, 10.10.59. 168. Haxhire, Ramazan, Kulla, 17.03.31. 255. Rakip, Myftar, Pregja, 06.04.70. 343. Celo, Godo, Xhupa, 11.09.47. 169. Vjollca, Hasan, Kulla, 02.01.55. 256. Arben, Rakip, Pregja, 07.02.72. 344. Penda, Haxhi, Xhupa, 30.07.60. 170. Muharrem, Hasan, Kulla, 09.03.52. 257. Safie, Sadik, Prrenjasi, 18.07.58. 345. Arben, Celo, Xhupa, 04.06.40. 171. Zaide, Hamdi, Kulla, 14.02.56. 258. Denis, Bashkim, Prrenjasi, 24.12.80. 346. Drita, Gani, Xibraku, 24.07.62. 172. Irvjan, Muharrem, Kulla, 14.02.56. 259. Bashkim, Idajet, Prrenjasi, 24.11.52. 347. Sabri, Faredin, Zazani, 06.05.58. 173. Rejina, Muharrem, Kulla, 11.10.81. 260. Entela, Rodolf, Qase, 15.12.56. 348. Aferdita, Islam, Zazani, 03.05.67. 174. Lulzim, Hasan, Kulla, 09.07.55. 261. Kostandin, Trifon, Qirici, 06.03.56 349. Ramazan, Besim, Zelia, 06.03.54. 175. Luiza, Lefter, Kulla, 09.04.41. 262. Margarita, Bllazhe, Qirici, 05.01.63. 350. Diana, Bilal, Zelia, 18.06.56. 176. Hasan, Rexhep, Kulla, 09.12.27. 263. Liliana, Thanas, Qirko, 18.01.23. 351. Ardian, Zaif, Zeqa, 30.02.61. E964 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 352. Henrieta, Hajredin, Zeqa, 15.04.64. 35. Sulejman, Halil, Ahmetaj, 20.10.50. 123. Tafil, Musa, Bajrami, 10.03.41. 353. Shazije, Mexhit, Zina, 06.05.30. 36. Halim, Hysen, Ajazi, 01.02.56. 124. Kujtime, Ramazan, Bajrami, 10.01.41. 354. Flora, Dod, Zina, 04.07.69. 37. Elmije, Ramadan, Ajazi, 06.01.63. 125. Arben, Tafil, Bajrami, 25.04.69. 355. Astrit, Jani, Ziu, 21.01.46. 38. Adem, Ahmet, Ajazi, 28.09.35. 126. Fatos, Tafil, Bajrami, 15.04.74. 356. Loreta, Sotir, Ziu, 06.07.50. 39. Xhemile, Mexhit, Ajazi, 31.12.68. 127. Hajrije, Rushit, Bajrami, 11.01.74. 357. Odeta, Asti, Ziu, 08.04.81. 40. Razije, Qamil, Ajazi, 15.07.41. 128. Atixhe, Mefail, Bajro, 08.06.28. 358. Ylmis, Rexhga, Ziu, 04.01.41. 41. Hiqmet, Adem, Ajazi, 31.08.63. 129. Bukurije, Dylbin, Bajro, 11.11.60. 359. Rape, Agim, Ziu, 06.03.67. 42. Lulzim, Adem, Ajazi, 28.03.65. 130. Edlira, Rexhep, Bajro, 19.05.73. 360. Bertilda, Ziko, Zuna, 09.03.75. 43. Liri, Ajazi, 28.03.69. 131. Fatos, Islam, Bajro, 14.05.60. 361. Adhurim, Arshim, Zuna, 09.04.68. 44. Elena, Ajazi, 28.06.70. 132. Ihsan, Sali, Bajro, 14.07.30. 362. Ashim, Riza, Zuna, 03.12.38. 45. Adem, Nexhip, Alija, 02.09.79. 133. Islam, Bilal, Bajro, 12.10.35. 363. Saliha, Hajdar, Zuna, 16.03.38. 46. Adivije, Asllan, Alija, 16.05.80. 134. Jashar, Ihasn, Bajro, 12.10.68. 47. Agim, Bajram, Ali, 01.10.52. 135. Myslim, Islam, Bajro, 14.05.60. 48. Ahmet, Mustafa, Alija, 03.09.38. Municipality Unit No. 4. 136. Paradita, Ramis, Bajro, 18.07.59. 49. Arben, Mustafa, Alia, 01.10.60. Polling Station No. 122. 137. Seladin, Ihasn, Bajro, 14.01.60. 50. Bekie, Qemal, Alia, 23.04.64. I. VOTERS IN CIVIL STATUS REGISTER 51. Daniela, Agim, Ali, 11,08.81. 138. Vjollca, Halit, Bajro, 17.09.64. 52. Dile, Gjergj, Aliaj, 23.03.64. 139. Zhaneta, Hamit, Bajro, 25.04.63. 1 868 140. Xheladin, Beqir, Bala, 23.08.58. 406 53. Drita, Skender, Ali, 05.09.73. 54. Feim, Dino, Aliaj, 21.04.58. 141. Aishe, Muharrem, Bala, 01.12.20. 142. Kumrije, Bajram, Bala, 15.05.62. Total ...... 2 274 55. Ferite, Nexhip, Alija, 25.10.74. 56. Gjylfere, Xhep, Alija, 12.06.50. 143. Qamil, Beqir, Bala, 18.06.56. II. VOTERS IN THE VOTING LISTS OF THE 57. Haxhire, Abdulla, Alidhja, 08.08.69. 144. Klara, Qirjako, Bala, 11.03.63. ELECTION OF OCTOBER 1. 2000 58. Ilir, Xhevdet, Ali, 25.01.75. 145. Musha, Frrok, Balaj, 10.07.43. 146. Sander, Preng, Balaj, 22.06.66. 864 59. Luan, Nexhip, Alija, 17.10.70. 147. Nurije, Qerim, Balaj, 04.05.68. 506 60. Maksim, Halil, Aliaj, 28.03.55. 61. Mereme, Luto, Alija, 24.12.46. 148. Ismail, Haki, Baliko, 15.02.51. Total ...... 1 370 62. Nexhip, Hatem, Alija, 21.06.38. 149. Sefer, Ali, Balla, 01.10.39. 63. Petrit, Nexhip, Alija, 20.10.81. 150. Selfiqaz, Shero, Balla, 25.11.40. Differenc: I ¥ II = 904 Voters. 64. Shpresa, Selma, Aliaj, 06.07.56. 151. Irena, Sefer, Balla, 21.06.81. Njesia Bashkiake Nr. 4. 65. Sonila, Agim, Ali, 01.02.78. 152. Ramiz, Ramadan, Bami, 11.02.46. Qendra E Votimit Nr. 122. 66. Violeta, Rexhep, Ali, 19.04.57. 153. Luljeta, Ramiz, Bami, 01.08.72. 67. Zamira, Nexhip, Alija, 12.03.77. 154. Deshira, Nurce, Bami, 10.11.53. I. VOTUES NE RREGJISTRIN E GJENDJES 68. Alije, Ibrahim, Aliko, 25.03.55. 155. Arben, Isuf, Bardhoshi, 02.09.71. CIVILE 69. Xhavit, Reshit, Alimemeti, 02.08.42. 156. Vjollca, Gani, Bardhoshi, 25.05.74. 1 868 70. Bukurie, Qazim, Alimemeti, 26.02.52. 157. Ermira, Nazif, Bardhoshi, 26.05.49. 406 71. Qamil, Daut, Alisinani, 15.01.18. 158. Alban, Burhan, Bardhoshi, 15.03.70. 72. Xhihane, Muharem, Alisinani, 10.02.20. 159. Elvis, Burhan, Bardhoshi, 21.06.71. Shuma ...... 2 274 73. Drita, Halim, Aliu, 24.12.58. 160. Barize, Haxhi, Barmashi, 28.11.36. 74. Nazime, Myrteza, Allgjata, 06.02.43. II. VOTUES NE LISTAT E VOTIMIT TE 1 161. Natasha, Xhelal, Barmashi, 04.12.62. 75. Vehbi, Muharrem, Allushi, 02.03.73. TETORIT 2000 162. Zhuljeta, Xhelal, Barmashi, 12.06.58. 76. Sanije, Adem, Almadhi, 01.03.30. 163. Artan, Xhelal, Barmashi, 14.12.61. 864 77. Xhevair, Ymer, Almadhi, 20.07.56. 164. Brunilda, Lulzim, Barmashi, 03.01.75. 506 78. Sheme, Sato, Almadhi, 20.08.63. 165. Xhelal, Irfan, Barsiu, 30.01.61. 79. Alfred, Xhevair, Almadhi, 20.08.63. 166. Albana, Basri, 14.09.71. Shuma ...... 1 370 80. Petref, Gurali, Alushi, 18.12.65. 167. Arjan, Luftim, Basri, 15.06.75. 81. Veronika, Muharem, Alushi, 20.01.62. Diferenca: I ¥ II = 904 votues. 168. Artan, Esat, Basriu, 11.03.68. 82. Tefta, Leonidha, Andoni, 21.04.46. 169. Astrit, Malo, Basriu, 21.05.66. 83. Bari, Shuaip, Arapaj, 09.01.61. 170. Bedrije, Gazmir, Basriu, 09.05.78. LISTA E VOTUESVE SIPAS REGJISTRIT 84. Almita, Ermulla, Arapi, 15.06.65. 171. Bukurie, Zeqir, Basri, 02.02.54. TE GJENDJES CIVILE QENDRA E 85. Tahir, Ermulla, Arapi, 29.06.67. 172. Diana, Kujtim, Bastriu, 23.03.73. 86. Adelina, Fatmir, Arifi, 04.02.77. VOTIMIT 122 VOTUES ME BANIM TE 173. Donika, Nazmi, Bastriu, 10.06.72. PERHERSHEM 87. Agim, Arifi, 26.02.77. 174. Drita, Qazim, Bastriu, 27.02.57. 88. Xhevrije, Isuf, Aruci, 16.07.60. Nr., Emri, Atesia, Mbiemri, Datelindja 175. Edmond, Nazmi, Basriu, 07.09.69. 89. Ramiz, Isuf, Aruci, 01.06.65. 1. Alketa, Dilaver, Abazi, 19.10.82. 176. Elvira, Gazmend, Basriu, 25.08.80. 90. Mirjeta, Safet, Aruci, 05.06.65. 2. Dashamire, Dilaver, Abazi, 20.10.79. 177. Esat, Irfan, Basriu, 04.06.47. 3. Dilaver, Gani, Abazi, 13.08.56. 91. Isuf, Xhemal, Aruci, 04.05.33. 92. Ishe, Kalem, Aruci, 13.05.37. 178. Fatime, Musa, Basriu, 24.02.47. 4. Drita, Idriz, Abazi, 13.06.72. 179. Fitnete, Iljaz, Bastri, 14.08.59. 5. Emrije, Osman, Abazi, 03.03.60. 93. Liljana, Aruci, 06.12.70. 94. Bardha, Isuf, Aruci, 26.04.72. 180. Fredi, Nazmi, Basriu, 07.06.72. 6. Gezim, Hasan, Abazi, 04.03.60. 181. Fuat, Luftim, Basri, 07.06.69. 7. Klotilda, Xhevdet, Abazi, 02.09.83. 95. Shkendie, Isuf, Aruci, 06.07.75. 96. Ariana, Isuf, Aruci, 06.07.75. 182. Gazmend, Mato, Basriu, 05.10.61. 8. Lime, Caush, Abazi, 01.07.29. 183. Irfan, Basri, Basriu, 10.03.14. 9. Roza, Nurce, Abazi, 18.01.61. 97. Bukurije, Sherif, Avdiu, 01.05.64. 184. Kujtim, Abdurrahman, Bastriu, 10. Safedin, Vesel, Abazi, 02.05.63. 98. Romeo, Gezim, Avdiu, 29.01.83. 05.02.66. 11. Sudrit, Xhevdet, Abazi, 31.10.79. 99. Sefedin, Hamit, Avdiu, 30.03.64. 185. Lindita, Esat, Basriu, 18.05.79. 12. Vesel, Ibrahim, Abazi, 10.01.29. 100. Jeta, Ymer, Avdiu, 02.08.58. 186. Luftim, Sinan, Basri, 19.09.51. 13. Vjollca, Ahmet, Abazi, 20.11.58. 101. Armand, Clirim, Avdiu, 07.03.77. 187. Maresa, Hamdi, Basriu, 05.11.74. 14. Xhevdet, Vesel, Abazi, 12.05.55. 102. Jurlind, Clirim, Avdiu, 15.11.80. 15. Mariglen, Gezim, Abazi, 06.02.82. 103. Sherif, Xhemal, Avdiu, 19.03.26. 188. Merita, Xhevdet, Basriu, 12.02.72. 16. Lorenca, Bashkim, Ademi, 15.10.74. 104. Refije, Rexhep, Avdiu, 03.10.23. 189. Mirlinda, Malo, Basriu, 17.07.78. 17. Yllka, Qerim, Agolli, 27.07.81. 105. Xhevit, Sabri, Azizi, 01.06.46. 190. Nadire, Xhafer, Basriu, 01.03.50. 18. Dhimiter, Niko, Agora, 03.08.34. 106. Kadrie, Hysenj, Azizi, 12.08.47. 191. Natasha, Hamdi, Basriu, 05.11.74. 19. Krisanthi, Dhimiter, Agora, 25.09.60. 107. Valbona, Xhevit, Azizi, 10.05.74. 192. Nazmi, Irfan, Basriu, 20.06.40. 20. Edhoksia, Kosta, Agora, 23.05.36. 108. Manjola, Xhevit, Azizi, 25.05.77. 193. Nazmie, Malo, Basriu. 21. Roland, Dhimiter, Agora, 20.05.69. 109. Irena, Xhevit, Azizi, 10.06.82. 194. Qemal, Nazmi, Basriu, 05.02.59. 22. Etleva, Agron, Agora, 16.09.74. 110. Engjellushe, Azizi, 26.02.77. 195. Raimonda, Luftim, Basri, 19.10.80. 23. Ilirian, Izet, Ahmedaja, 03.09.55. 111. Shyqyri, Dan, Baca, 01.03.65. 196. Rita, Qemal, Basriu, 24.05.63. 24. Elvira, Gani, Ahmedaja, 01.11.59. 112. Fluturije, Fiqiri, Baca, 16.08.59. 197. Sokol, Esat, Basriu, 15.01.72. 25. Alida, Sulejman, Ahmetaj, 13.08.82. 113. Selim, Shaqir, Bacova, 10.11.42. 198. Vjollca, Malo, Basriu, 14.07.72. 26. Aranit, Sulejman, Ahmetaj, 25.10.76. 114. Hatixhe, Tasim, Bacova, 07.03.45. 199. Klodiana, Ramadan, Baxhia, 23.06.75. 27. Artan, Idriz, Ahmeti, 11.12.73. 115. Edmond, Selim, Bacova, 16.03.66. 200. Eqerem, Ramadan, Baxhija, 08.06.68. 28. Dilaver, Idriz, Ahmeti, 10.04.70. 116. Anila, Selim, Bacova, 11.09.71. 201. Eva, Llambi, Baxhija, 12.08.70. 29. Elvije, Selim, Ahmeti, 14.09.75. 117. Roland, Selim, Bacova, 03.11.75. 202. Ramadan, Ismail, Baxhija, 17.05.26. 30. Idriz, Ali, Ahmeti, 22.08.41. 118. Enkelejda, Ali, Bacova, 21.12.70. 203. Naim, Ferit, Begolli, 19.09.65. 31. Lirije, Mahmut, Ahmeti, 10.03.48. 119. Argentina, Selim, Bacova, 29.01.79. 204. Etleva, Nazif, Begolli, 28.03.76. 32. Mehmet, Idriz, Ahmeti, 10.01.68. 120. Naim, Latif, Bajraktari, 02.02.58. 205. Ali, Ferit, Begolli, 18.04.61. 33. Sabedin, Idriz, Ahmeti, 25.01.69. 121. Laze, Lahim, Bajraktari, 10.01.62. 206. Arta, Bato, Begolli, 31.10.68. 34. Sabrije, Hasan, Ahmetaj, 28.06.55. 122. Gjon, Naim, Bajraktari, 22.05.82. 207. Ferit, Bektash, Begolli, 26.02.29. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E965 208. Nazime, Demir, Begolli, 31.12.34. 296. Dionis, Thoma, Caci, 15.10.79. 384. Ferit, Rexhep, Domi, 16.01.47. 209. Fitnete, Hamid, Beja, 06.01.27. 297. Pertef, Vehip, Cami, 05.03.33. 385. Mimoza, Nexhat, Domi, 17.04.61. 210. Zeqir, Zyber, Benga, 22.02.58. 298. Kudret, Mynyr, Cami, 11.02.38. 386. Entela, Fadil, Dona. 211. Vera, Hasan, Benga, 11.08.62. 299. Vehip, Petref, Cami, 27.03.64. 387. Arta, Bajram, Duka, 02.03.73. 212. Altin, Zeqir, Benga, 22.11.82. 300. Zamira, Petref Cami, 30.10.66. 388. Besnik, Rexh, Duka, 27.01.65. 213. Nejazi, Selim, Beqaj, 21.10.60. 301. Valbona, Mersin, Celmeta, 31.07.70. 389. Blerina, Bajram, Duka, 13.04.78. 214. Lida, Rexhep, Beqaj, 29.01.61. 302. Taulant, Mersin, Celmeta, 29.11.72. 390. Drita, Nazif, Duka, 07.02.67. 215. Beqir, Banush, Beqiri, 06.05.32. 303. Luljeta, Hamdi, Celmeta, 11.11.67. 391. Drita, Lice, Duka, 25.11.68. 216. Fatime, Liman, Beqiri, 20.05.38. 304. Mersin, Ali, Celmeta, 29.05.32. 392. Festime, Maliq, Duka, 27.01.71. 217. Banush, Beqir, Beqiri, 28.09.75. 305. Hamide, Murat, Celmeta, 10.03.69. 393. Flutra, Abedin, Duka, 16.10.68. 218. Bashkim, Beqir, Beqiri, 18.11.72. 306. Anila, Ali, Celmeta, 15.05.72. 394. Gjergji, Bajram, Duka, 24.08.75. 219. Mirela, Beqir, Beqiri, 16.05.74. 307. Hane, Latif, Celmeta, 24.01.38. 395. Ilir, Bajram, Duka, 25.02.71. 220. Dituri, Ramadan, Beqiri, 24.10.46. 308. Defrim, Mersin, Celmeta, 10.03.61. 396. Jolanda, Bajram, Duka, 04.01.77. 221. Spartak, Halim, Beqiri, 17.07.71. 309. Astrit, Mersin, Celmeta, 20.04.63. 397. Liri, Rushit, Duka, 08.02.50. 222. Valbona, Mitri, Beqiri, 26.01.77. 310. Artan, Mersin, Celmeta, 14.09.65. 398. Manushaqe, Qani, Duka, 20.04.64. 223. Kujtim, Shefqet, Berberi, 25.09.60. 311. Genc, Kujtim, Cenolli, 04.02.73. 399. Salushe, Meti, Duka, 10.02.26. 224. Mimoza, Ali, Berberi, 14.12.70. 312. Sokol, Kujtim, Cenolli, 25.04.69. 400. Sonila, Bajram, Duka, 31.07.82. 225. Aishe, Mehmet, Berberi, 23.07.36. 313. Blerta, Myzafet, Cenolli, 31.10.74. 401. Zice, Shaqir, Duka, 01.01.27. 226. Fatmir, Shefqet, Berberi, 16.12.70. 314. Kujtim, Garip, Cenolli, 02.03.37. 402. Barije, Bedri, Dule, 12.02.35. 227. Denada, Hysen, Berberi, 11.07.74. 315. Aferdita, Islam, Cenolli, 09.03.48. 403. Kastriot, Sherif, Dule, 17.12.69. 228. Hasan, Shefqet, Berisha, 18.03.52. 316. Arben, Kujtim, Cenolli, 29.08.70. 404. Pranvera, Qerem, Dule, 12.11.68. 229. Dije, Haxhi, Berisha, 19.07.71. 317. Elton, Kujtim, Cenolli, 21.05.82. 405. Shkelqim, Sherif, Dule, 25.09.55. 230. Pema, Pelivan, Berisha, 25.11.46. 318. Sanije, Muharem, Collaku, 31.12.40. 406. Naxhije, Ali, Dule, 31.03.61. 231. Manjola, Hasan, Berisha, 28.09.74. 319. Nexhip, Ahmet, Collaku, 11.04.62. 407. Besim, Sefer, Durishti, 1.11.43. 232. Rudina, Hasan, Berisha, 21.12.76. 320. Arben, Ahmet, Collaku, 21.08.64. 408. Vjollca, Ramazan, Durishti, 03.03.47. 233. Vilka, Isuf, Bespalla, 11.05.55. 321. Ilir, Ahmet, Collaku, 08.03.74. 409. Albana, Rasim, Durishti, 11.02.71. 234. Jelsan, Izet, Bilbicaj, 17.07.67. 322. Anila, Vehbi, Collaku, 28.05.70. 410. Ortenca, Rasim, Durishti, 05.10.80. 235. Lindita, Hekuran, Bilbicaj, 27.11.69. 323. Mirushe, Xhemal, Cufe, 20.02.22. 411. Islam, Novruz, Duro, 21.01.42. 236. Alfred, Kurtalli, Bilbili, 23.12.72. 324. Mamudi, Caush, Cuka, 04.01.54. 412. Haneme, Ramadan, Duro, 24.07.42. 237. Rezart, Kurtalli, Bilbili, 21.09.76. 325. Entela, Kudret, Cuka, 01.08.76. 413. Mimoza, Islam, Duro, 14.07.65. 238. Koco, Stavro, Birbo, 20.09.54. 326. Ana, Kudret, Cuka, 25.08.77. 414. Granit, Islam, Duro, 22.04.68. 239. Viktori, Irakli, Birbo, 16.03.58. 327. Fatjon, Kudret, Cuka, 14.01.80. 415. Heroina, Islam, Duro, 15.02.71. 240. Olsi, Koco, Birbo, 03.03.83. 328. Frida, Kudret, Cuka, 24.03.82. 416. Ilirjan, Islam, Duro, 15.02.71. 241. Arqile, Llazi, Bitri, 20.03.63. 329. Marte, Qemal, Cupi, 04.07.60. 417. Nazmi, Rexhep, Dylberi, 25.07.67. 242. Donika, Ban, Bitri, 26.09.62. 330. Adelina, Ragip, Daka, 02.02.81. 418. Mimoza, Beqir, Dylberi, 10.10.70. 243. Ornela, Nikollaq, Bleta, 02.02.77. 331. Lirije, Bal, Daka, 04.09.69. 419. Rindertime, Ali, Dylja, 13.01.71. 244. Bujar, Mitat, Brahimllari, 20.09.68. 332. Etleva, Tajar, Daka, 02.03.75. 420. Spiro, Jorgo, Ekonomi, 20.04.41. 245. Kozeta, Elmaz, Brahimllari, 21.07.68. 333. Lytfije, Latif, Daka, 11.12.38. 421. Natasha, Ramazan, Ekonomi, 22.12.52. 246. Fadil, Avni, Bramka, 30.12.51. 334. Avni, Rakip, Daka, 18.01.65. 422. Ylli, Spiro, Ekonomi, 10.02.73. 247. Lumturije, Ibrahim, Bramka, 25.02.55. 335. Luftim, Rakip, Daka, 24.06.70. 423. Ines, Spiro, Ekonomi, 12.08.75. 248. Rozeta, Fadil, Bramka, 22.12.81. 336. Rozeta, Ragip, Daka, 10.01.78. 424. Trendelin, Veiz, Feka, 20.03.42. 249. Markela, Fadil, Bramka, 29.04.83. 337. Dhimiter, Lliko, Daka, 19.11.73. 425. Dorian, Refat, Feka, 17.04.77. 250. Adrijana, Ruzhdi, Bregu, 05.04.76. 338. Enkeleda, Lliko, Daka, 30.11.71. 426. Kozeta, Refat, Feka, 03.07.80. 251. Agron, Mersin, Bregu, 26.08.70. 339. Lliko, Kico, Dako, 15.05.43. 427. Bujar, Elez, Ferhati, 17.10.56. 252. Anife, Sali, Bregu, 12.05.37. 340. Shpresa, Muhamet, Dako, 22.11.54. 428. Florentina, Preng, Ferhati, 19.03.62. 253. Anila, Milaim, Bregu, 31.10.72. 341. Suela, Liko, Dako, 03.05.78. 429. Xhezmi, Abedin, Ferzaj, 01.09.58. 254. Argjentina, Bregu, 28.01.80. 342. Haziz, Dalipi, 06.09.62. 430. Gezim, Ferit, Fetai, 22.05.52. 255. Bari, Kujtim, Bregu, 01.04.74. 343. Elvis, Haziz, Dalipi, 19.06.82. 431. Drita, Xhemal, Fetai, 26.01.55. 256. Brikena, Gjergj, Bregu, 29.11.74. 344. Manushaqe, Xheladin, Dalipi, 13.04.69. 432. Alfred, Gezim, Fetai, 15.01.76. 257. Dermikan, Kasem, Bregu, 15.02.51. 345. Agim, Izet, Dalipi, 14.03.61. 433. Arben, Gezim, Fetai, 20.04.77. 258. Dhurata, Ferit, Bregu, 09.06.54. 346. Myzejen, Kadri, Dalipi, 31.03.61. 434. Alban, Gezim, Fetai, 07.11.73. 259. Dylber, Mersin, Bregu, 04.04.58. 347. Donika, Dalipi, 12.07.78. 435. Suela, Gezim, Fetai, 19.02.79. 260. Elvira, Xheladin, Bregu, 10.12.63. 348. Elvira, Agim, Dalipi, 27.02.81. 436. Rukije, Gezim, Fetai, 018.07.82. 261. Esat, Nexhip, Bregu, 05.04.51. 349. Lilana, Agim, Dalipi, 08.01.83. 437. Dhurata, Gezim, Fetai, 18.07.82. 262. Fike, Elmaz, Bregu, 20.06.27. 350. Adriatik, Izet, Dalipi, 04.11.75. 438. Vjollca, Kurt, Fetai, 13.03.72. 263. Florian, Skender, Bregu, 17.07.80. 351. Spartak, Izet, Dalipi, 06.04.79. 439. Brikena, Adem, Fetai, 27.10.76. 264. Ikbale, Shaqir, Bregu, 27.07.68. 352. Brixhida, Skendo, Dede, 08.10.64. 440. Tomor, Sabri, Frasheri, 11.05.83. 265. Irda, Shkelqim, Bregu, 07.11.82. 353. Diana, Bashkim, Demce, 15.08.64. 441. Sanaber, Ali, Frasheri, 02.09.34. 266. Kadri, Mersin, Bregu, 19.03.62. 354. Besim, Jashar, Demiri, 03.01.37. 442. Rrozeta, Mridash, Frasheri, 25.05.65. 267. Luljeta, Mersin, Bregu, 06.12.78. 355. Rahmije, Demir, Demiri, 30.08.43. 443. Adrian, Miranda, Frasheri, 28.08.68. 268. Mersin, Ramadan, Bregu, 31.12.30. 356. Jashar, Besim, Demiri, 10.02.77. 444. Elvis, Pellumb, Furtuna, 16.05.80. 269. Mirsida, Skender, Bregu, 27.08.83. 357. Hamza, Besim, Demiri, 30.04.80. 445. Pellumb, Isuf, Furtuna, 01.04.56. 270. Nexhip, Ramadan, Bregu, 15.04.43. 358. Fatbardha, Besim, Demiri, 25.07.62. 446. Nazmie, Kadri, Furtuna, 19.02.58. 271. Qibrije, Hamdi, Bregu, 07.09.66. 359. Drita, Besim, Demiri, 11.06.65. 447. Alban, Pellumb, Furtuna, 08.07.75. 272. Shkelqim, Zyber, Bregu, 01.01.54. 360. Ramazan, Besim, Demiri, 09.01.67. 448. Haki, Xhelal, Germenji, 15.12.28. 273. Shyqyri, Mersin, Bregu, 23.09.66. 361. Zhaneta, Danjel, Demiri, 17.01.75. 449. Farije, Dalip, Germenji, 01.04.31. 274. Silvana, Kujtim, Bregu, 18.02.81. 362. Natash, Murat, Dervishi, 25.10.57. 450. Xhelil, Haki, Germenji, 28.05.67. 275. Silvana, Dylber, Bregu, 13.03.83. 363. Sevdie, Mersin, Dervishi, 21.07.68. 451. Hysen, Selman, Gici, 28.10.54. 276. Skender, Shefki, Bregu, 09.01.56. 364. Jakup, Destan, Disha, 12.03.19. 452. Sokol, Hysen, Gici, 21.07.80. 277. Suzana, Shefki, Bregu, 24.09.67. 365. Zaide, Iljaz, Disha, 13.01.20. 453. Naile, Shyqyri, Gici, 05.08.56. 278. Vera, Shefki, Bregu, 14.12.54. 366. Hysni, Jakup, Disha, 19.05.58. 454. Gezim, Hysen, Gici, 26.07.78. 279. Zylfije, Qamil, Bregu, 02.12.61. 367. Kadrije, Faridan, Disha, 15.03.58. 455. Bardhok, Zef, Gjeci, 10.01.30. 280. Gezim, Brojaj, 06.01.65. 368. Klodiana, Hysni, Disha, 07.06.82. 456. Lize, Bardhok, Gjeci, 01.10.55. 281. Mirjana, Ahmet, Brojaj, 08.02.70. 369. Xhemal, Garip, Disha, 13.03.50. 457. Pashke, Bardhok, Gjeci, 10.04.63. 282. Llesh, Lazer, Brunga, 14.08.28. 370. Hane, Ahmet, Doci, 10.02.56. 458. Ilir, Bardhok, Gjeci, 19.04.67. 283. Mrike, Nikoll, Brunga, 03.09.36. 371. Sanie, Shaban, Doci, 13.03.45. 459. Kamer, Muharrem, Gjeci, 04.12.39. 284. Lazer, Llesh, Brunga, 31.01.68. 372. Gentian, Rezart, Doci, 21.09.75. 460. Haneme, Nevrus, Gjeci, 02.05.44. 285. Leonard, Llesh, Brunga, 24.11.72. 373. Sabiola, Rezart, Doci, 20.01.81. 461. Edmond, Kamer, Gjeci, 02.04.68. 286. Ferdinand, Llesh, Brunga, 23.03.64. 374. Hiqmet, Ahmet, Doci, 24.04.60. 462. Mico, Nasi, Gjermeni, 15.08.22. 287. Suzana, Llesh, Brunga, 23.03.69. 375. Anirda, Ali, Doci, 27.06.63. 463. Antoneta, Sotir, Gjermeni, 14.01.34. 288. Lutfije, Ramazan, Bukri, 18.11.22. 376. Osman, Jakup, Doka, 25.06.60. 464. Eduart, Milo, Gjermeni, 18.08.62. 289. Astrit, Haxhi, Bukri, 24.05.61. 377. Hava, Bequir, Doka, 01.11.63. 465. Deshira, Halim, Gjermeni, 28.10.65. 290. Fatmira, Tahsim, Bukri, 18.09.67. 378. Fatmir, Skender, Doko, 11.08.64. 466. Spiro, Vasil, Gjika, 06.01.41. 291. Rezarta, Shefqet, Bulku. 379. Liljana, Skender, Doko, 09.03.68. 467. Anita, Vasil, Gjika, 07.07.45. 292. Violeta, Ibrahim, Bulriza, 28.12.65. 380. Shkelqim, Skender, Doko, 03.06.70. 468. Mira, Anastas, Gjika, 27.03.52. 293. Nike, Gjon, Bushi, 19.07.66. 381. Floresha, Skender, Doko, 07.11.74. 469. Vasken, Spiro, Gjika, 22.10.71. 294. Pellumb, Gjon, Bushi, 18.08.69. 382. Liljana, Enver, Doko, 16.03.76. 470. Dorina, Spiro, Gjika, 05.11.74. 295. Gjustin, Ndue, Bushi, 21.04.72. 383. Pranvera, Myrvet, Doko, 13.04.71. 471. Safet, Esat, Gjini, 02.10.63. E966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 472. Ismete, Halim, Gjini, 06.11.65. 560. Silvana, Perviz, Halili, 20.12.81. 647. Ajas, Arif, Hysa, 27.10.73. 473. Mark, Gjon, Gjoka, 24.05.52. 561. Sinan, Osman, Halili, 10.10.42. 648. Mirela, Shefki, Hysa, 25.03.79. 474. Ruzhdije, Xhemal, Gjoka, 10.09.59. 562. Viktor, Shaban, Halili, 21.11.63. 649. Sherif, Male, Hysaj, 06.06.64. 475. Violeta, Mark, Gjoka, 16.01.80. 563. Violeta, Udruz, Halili, 01.01.80. 650. Lindita, Bajram, Hysaj, 08.07.78. 476. Sonila, Mark, Gjoka, 27.10.83. 564. Xhevaire, Asllan, Halili, 10.03.60. 651. Zog, Sokol, Hysenaj, 27.04.46. 477. Ndue, Mark, Gjonikaj, 03.04.44. 565. Zabit, Myslim, Hamzaj, 04.04.53. 652. Sibe, Isuf, Hysenaj, 30.03.46. 478. Mri, Zef, Gjonikaj, 01.02.49. 566. Renata, Zabit, Hamzaj, 30.10.78. 653. Rovena, Zog, Hysenaj, 18.04.76. 479. Cesk, Ndue, Gjonikaj, 22.12.71. 567. Zamira, Zabit, Hamzaj, 20.07.83. 654. Elisa, Zog, Hysenaj, 13.07.80. 480. Gjelosh, Ndue, Gjonikaj, 07.02.67. 568. Mineko, Qani, Hamzaj, 29.11.79. 655. Adem, Hamdi, Hyseni, 16.01.69. 481. Vera, Marin, Gjonikaj, 11.02.72. 569. Robert, Dervish, Hamzaj, 03.03.69. 656. Afrim, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 18.03.77. 482. Selman, Seit, Gjoshi, 06.03.54. 570. Ylli, Sitki, Hamzallari, 09.09.75. 657. Altim, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 08.02.79. 483. Suzana, Petro, Gjoshi, 19.03.57. 571. Ylli, Riza, Hardhija, 09.02.61. 658. Artur, Hamdi, Hyseni, 03.03.75. 484. Bajram, Qazim, Gjyli, 25.04.54. 572. Drita, Xheladin, Hardhija, 16.04.64. 659. Asine, Xhevdet, Hyseni, 24.10.81. 485. Hava, Bajram, Gjyli, 12.06.56. 573. Eglantina, Selaudin, Haredinaj, 660. Avdije, Faik, Hyseni, 02.11.63. 486. Astrit, Bajram, Gjyli, 17.06.76. 31.03.57. 661. Bardhyl, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 29.06.69. 487. Gentian, Bajram, Gjyli, 19.03.79. 574. Kujtim, Hamza, Hasa, 27.05.65. 662. Behare, Hamdi, Hyseni, 02.07.82. 488. Qazim, Xhemal, Gjyli, 05.04.30. 575. Fatushe, Shefqet, Hasa, 18.04.66. 663. Besim, Sali, Hyseni, 30.07.48. 489. Hajrie, Elez, Gjyli, 10.01.32. 576. Kumurije, Musa, Hasa, 14.03.50. 664. Besnik, Safet, Hyseni, 25.05.81. 490. Natasha, Petro, Goga, 17.07.58. 577. Kastriot, Nesim, Hasanaga, 13.08.55. 665. Bukurije, Sali, Hyseni, 06.03.55. 491. Valbona, Mehmet, Gonxhi, 20.04.75. 578. Vjollca, Vasil, Hasanaga, 15.01.57. 666. Bukurije, Luftim, Hyseni, 14.02.67 492. Leonora, Kurti, Gore. 579. Vojsava, Kastriot, Hasanaga, 08.05.81. 667. Erjona, Xhevdet, Hyseni, 01.09.83. 493. Behar, Zenun, Goxhenji, 10.02.59. 580. Alketa, Hasanaga, 13.05.83. 668. Fadil, Hamdi, Hyseni, 12.08.61. 494. Tone, Ndrec, Goxhenji, 28.09.54. 581. Orkela, Kastriot, Hasanaga. 669. Fatos, Besim, Hyseni, 02.07.76. 495. Albert, Shaban, Gravani, 02.08.58. 582. Ago, Qamil, Hasanaj. 670. Fredi, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 12.01.76. 496. Emiliano, Albert, Gravani, 17.09.81. 583. Dashamir, Ago, Hasanaj. 671. Hamdi, Sali, Hyseni, 10.07.43. 497. Luciana, Servet, Gravani, 31.03.68. 584. Rolande, Ago, Hasanaj. 672. Lirije, Abdurrahim, Hyseni, 12.03.63. 498. Fuat, Nexhip, Gruda, 17.04.60. 585. Fatbardh, Ago, Hasanaj. 673. Luan, Besim, Hyseni, 10.01.81. 499. Nefije, Elmas, Gruda, 14.10.61. 586. Rudina, Ago, Hasanaj. 674. Lulezim, Hamdi, Hyseni, 13.02.71. 500. Elmaz, Izet, Gruda, 09.12.54. 587. Diana, Ago, Hasanaj. 675. Lulzim, Meleq, Hyseni, 06.07.67. 501. Afize, Izet, Gruda, 09.12.54. 588. Majlinda, Halil, Hasanaj. 676. Manuela, Safet, Hyseni, 01.05.83. 502. Xhevdet, Hysni, Guri, 20.10.13. 589. Gentiana, Agim, Hasanaj. 677. Manushaqe, Mahmut, Hyseni, 21.02.70. 503. Hajrije, Zenel, Guri, 28.02.61. 590. Migen, Baftjar, Hasanaj, 22.12.68. 678. Mimoza, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 21.02.74. 504. Antonina, Jani, Guxho, 20.08.38. 591. Pellumb, Marsin, Hasani, 02.12.65. 679. Mirela, Hazis, Hyseni, 04.04.74. 505. Aleksander, Jani, Guxho, 21.07.62. 592. Florinda, Nikoll, Hasani, 06.04.68. 680. Mirela, Hamdi, Hyseni, 17.08.79. 506. Arben, Jorgo, Guxho, 13.08.66. 593. Pellumb, Hamit, Hasani. 681. Myhyrije, Xhemal, Hyseni, 15.04.50. 507. Etleva, Vasil, Guxho, 03.05.71. 594. Flamur, Mehmet, Hasani, 18.07.70. 682. Naile, Hysni, Hyseni, 26.03.61. 508. Agim, Asllan, Halili, 07.02.56. 595. Sulejman, Hasrama, 15.06.50. 683. Nargjyle, Shaqir, Hyseni, 20.12.44. 509. Agron, Bilal, Halilaj, 01.05.63. 596. Hatixhe, Hasrama, 18.11.48. 684. Nekije, Ismet, Hyseni, 22.05.54. 510. Aida, Perviz, Halili, 23.05.80. 597. Ervin, Hasrama, 27.09.76. 685. Pellumb, Adil, Hyseni, 17.06.66. 511. Alban, Irfan, Halilaj, 19.02.72. 598. Silvana, Hasrama, 05.02.78. 686. Remzi, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 02.05.67. 512. Ali, Asllan, Halili, 06.09.61. 599. Blerina, Hasrama, 25.09.82. 687. Ruzhdi, Sali, Hyseni, 20.09.32. 513. Arjan, Bilal, Halilaj, 01.05.63. 600. Andrea, Haxhinasto, 25.11.43. 688. Safet, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 26.11.58. 514. Asllan, Xheladin, Halili, 09.03.56. 601. Pina, Haxhinasto, 25.11.44. 689. Sali, Tuzh, Hyseni, 15.10.11. 515. Asllan, Hekuran, Halili, 29.08.79. 602. Sokol, Haxhinasto, 25.11.75. 690. Sami, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 11.03.62. 516. Aurel, Perviz, Halili, 05.06.83. 603. Etleva, Haxhinasto, 05.01.70. 691. Shemihe, Sali, Hyseni, 24.02.52. 517. Azime, Demir, Halili, 04.05.83. 604. Rexhep, Qazim, Hida, 05.03.45. 692. Shpetime, Hamdi, Hyseni, 02.12.76. 518. Bedrije, Ramadan, Halilaj, 14.11.36. 605. Aishe, Sali, Hida, 06.11.50. 693. Valbona, Hyseni, 17.10.70. 519. Bilal, Rakip, Halilaj, 10.10.32. 606. Kujtim, Rexhep, Hida, 09.02.77. 694. Vera, Ruzhdi, Hyseni, 27.01.81. 520. Blerina, Kadri, Halili, 14.03.78. 607. Merita, Rexhep, Hida, 18.07.80. 695. Xhevdet, Sali, Hyseni, 08.03.63. 521. Bukurie, Jonuz, Halili, 26.05.62. 608. Sinan, Ymer, Hida, 27.01.64. 696. Zymbyle, Qerim, Hyseni, 10.04.39. 522. Bukurije, Islam, Halilaj, 29.07.57. 609. Mimoza, Selman, Hida, 19.01.75. 697. Skender, Hysen, Hysko, 20.05.61. 523. Edison, Ymer, Halili, 31.07.51. 610. Bashkim, Ymer, Hida, 28.04.71. 698. Adelina, Xhevdet, Hysko, 01.05.63. 524. Elisabeta, Seid, Halili, 28.09.67. 611. Spahi, Ymer, Hida, 15.10.65. 699. Ali, Hazis, Hysmelaj, 20.06.47. 525. Elisabeta, Jorgji, Halili, 21.09.54. 612. Vjollca, Ymer, Hida, 08.11.73. 700. Fiqirete, Beqir, Hysmelaj, 01.02.53. 526. Ervin, Shkelqim, Halili, 08.01.82. 613. Bashkim, Fasho, Hidri, 19.06.65. 701. Besnik, Hetem, Ibraj, 16.08.64. 527. Fjorentina, Nehat, Halili, 18.12.61. 614. Tatjana, Fasho, Hidri, 26.10.61. 702. Celo, Nazif, Ibraj, 10.02.20. 528. Gani, Shaban, Halili, 29.08.59. 615. Fatmir, Mitat, Hodo, 21.03.56. 703. Ernest, Selim, Ibro, 23.01.65. 529. Gani, Muhamet, Halili, 11.09.58. 616. Dafina, Qazim, Hodo, 22.08.63. 704. Ervin, Vladimir, Ibro, 02.06.77. 530. Gentian, Sinan, Halili, 26.03.77. 617. Drita, Sadri, Hoti, 11.03.54. 705. Flora, Hetem, Ibraj, 28.10.66. 531. Gentjana, Hekuran, Halili, 12.04.81. 618. Adriana, Xheladin, Hoxha, 21.04.69. 706. Gezim, Celep, Ibraj, 07.08.54. 532. Gjergji, Qani, Halili, 21.02.74. 619. Amarildo, Liro, Hoxha, 09.07.81. 707. Hetem, Nazif, Ibraj, 25.06.29. 533. Hekuran, Asllan, Halili, 13.08.52. 620. Angjelin, Pjeter, Hoxha, 16.01.54. 708. Inxhi, Sali, Ibraj, 05.05.37. 534. Ilirjan, Agim, Halili, 16.10.80. 621. Arben, Rexhep, Hoxha, 28.11.67. 709. Irena, Nevruz, Ibraj, 15.11.59. 535. Ilirjana, Ramadan, Halili, 31.07.59. 622. Edlira, Jashar, Hoxha, 30.07.67. 710. Lidije, Avni, Ibro, 29.06.77. 536. Ismail, Islam, Halilaj, 13.07.53. 623. Etleva, Veli, Hoxha, 02.03.74. 711. Merushe, Ahmet, Ibro, 16.03.27. 537. Kadrije, Nazmi, Halili, 02.03.35. 624. Fehmi, Hysen, Hoxha, 02.01.41. 712. Miranda, Hajredin, Ibro, 27.09.67. 538. Lavdie, Baftjar, Halili, 17.06.60. 625. Flora, Rami, Hoxha, 24.12.52. 713. Redis, Vladimir, Ibro, 09.11.83. 539. Liljana, Ibrahim, Halili, 27.06.62. 626. Florent, Liro, Hoxha, 16.01.80. 714. Selim, Nazif, Ibro, 15.06.25. 540. Londisa, Edison, Halili, 09.02.83. 627. Florind, Fehmi, Hoxha, 29.01.74. 715. Teuta, Ibraj, 12.07.59. 541. Lorenc, Petrit, Halili, 19.06.83. 628. Gentjan, Hamit, Hoxha, 09.06.83. 716. Vera, Celo, Ibroj, 14.03.52. 542. Magdalena, Vangjel, Halilaj, 26.01.58. 629. Hatixhe, Hasan, Hoxha, 03.12.13. 717. Vladimir, Selim, Ibro, 26.10.48. 543. Maringlen, Shefeqet, Halili. 630. Julian, Haxhi, Hoxha. 718. Zyrika, Qazim, Ibraj, 15.09.30. 544. Mimoza, Bajram, Halilaj, 08.02.71. 631. Liro, Musterhut, Hoxha, 08.06.43. 719. Tomor, Mane, Idrisllari, 14.02.64. 545. Mirela, Asllan, Halili, 29.06.83. 632. Lulezim, Fehmi, Hoxha, 12.02.72. 720. Liljana, Dilaver, Idrisllari, 26.12.55. 546. Mirela, Rami, Halili, 11.06.80. 633. Razie, Selman, Hoxha, 17.04.46. 721. Altin, Riza, Idrizi, 21.09.71. 547. Naxhije, Bilal, Halilaj, 25.09.26. 634. Reme, Rexhep, Hoxha, 01.12.44. 722. Zemrije, Haxhi, Idrizi, 11.05.69. 548. Naxhije, Ymer, Halili, 12.02.14. 635. Rexhep, Besim, Hoxha, 18.06.40. 723. Mus, Ahmet, Islamukaj, 10.07.44. 549. Nexhmije, Hasan, Halili. 01.10.64. 636. Valentina, Qemal, Hoxha, 29.04.43. 724. Noshe, Adem, Islamukaj, 08.08.08. 550. Perviz, Zija, Halili. 15.04.54. 637. Xhevdet, Rexhep, Hoxha, 01.02.66. 725. Pule, Ali, Islamukaj, 01.07.43. 551. Petrit, Qani, Halili, 05.04.70. 638. Ylber, Fehmi, Hoxha, 05.07.70. 726. Edmira, Islamukaj, 11.06.77. 552. Petrit, Asllan, Halili, 03.05.58. 639. Nevruz, Lutfi, Humo, 10.04.58. 727. Azmir, Mus, Islamukaj, 30.01.79. 553. Pranvera, Isuf, Halili, 12.05.56. 640. Zizo, Novruz, Humo, 10.02.62. 728. Muharem, Ali, Ismailaja, 10.11.48. 554. Qani, Xhemal, Halili, 07.07.35. 641. Hamushe, Nevruz, Humo, 04.12.80 729. Barjame, Fecor, Ismailaja, 09.07.51. 555. Rita, Haxhi, Halili, 18.09.66. 642. Leonard, Nevruz, Humo, 23.10.83. 730. Majlinda, Muharem, Ismailaja, 22.05.75. 556. Rozina, Ndoc, Halili, 04.11.55. 643. Danjel, Gani, Hyka, 15.09.72. 731. Rovena, Murharem, Ismailaja, 20.01.77. 557. Shefqet, Reshit, Halili, 06.03.34. 644. Hasan, Bajram, Hykaj, 24.12.50. 732. Elton, Muharem, Ismailaja, 17.02.81. 558. Shkelqim, Bilal, Halili, 12.05.56. 645. Myruete, Jakup, Hykaj, 30.11.62. 733. Lutfi, Sulejman, Ismulja, 24.08.52. 559. Shpresa, Bilal, Halilaj, 24.05.60. 646. Eisabeta, Hasan, Hykaj, 02.04.73. 734. Hasibe, Sali, Ismulja, 04.12.50. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E967 735. Hekuran, Lutfi, Ismulja, 16.11.77. 823. Arjan, Solli, Kondakciu, 07.09.66. 911. Aleks, Fatosh, Lacaj, 20.11.54. 736. Zemrije, Lutfi, Ismulja, 05.04.83. 824. Majlinda, Solli, Kondakciu, 08.05.72. 912. Olimbi, Ormen, Lacaj, 26.08.66. 737. Elvis, Gezim, Isni, 13.08.78. 825. Solli, Pali, Kondakciu, 27.03.34. 913. Irma, Ismail, Laja, 30.08.61. 738. Agron, Gezim, Isni, 08.04.80. 826. Evis, Pajtim, Kondakciu, 14.02.76. 914. Ismail, Qazim, Laja, 27.01.36. 739. Pranvera, Halit, Jonuzi, 16.03.59. 827. Rajmonda, Kujtim, Kongjojaj, 07.10.81. 915. Myzejen, Tohsun, Laja, 10.10.37. 740. Shyqyri, Riza, Kacabanaj, 02.07.38. 828. Kujtim, Dervish, Kongjonaj, 04.02.54. 916. Lumturi, Faik, Lajmeri, 05.01.55. 741. Liri, Ali, Kacabanaj, 18.11.44. 829. Leonora, Xhelil, Kongjonaj, 02.03.58. 917. Besnik, Ibrahim, Lala, 01.06.61. 742. Bajram, Shyqyri, Kacabanaj, 11.05.66. 830. Latif, Xhafer, Koni, 04.04.40. 918. Bukurie, Halit, Lala, 11.10.62. 743. Ilirjan, Shyqyri, Kacabanaj, 03.02.64. 831. Fatmira, Abduraman, Koni, 28.07.46. 919. Gelnida, Selami Lalaj, 15.09.66. 744. Mirela, Shyqyri, Kacabanaj, 03.01.67. 832. Rudina, Koni, 14.09.70. 920. Aida, Lami, 05.05.76. 745. Leonora, Asqeri, Kacabanaj, 13.01.69. 833. Gjergj, Xhafer, Kora, 22.01.80 921. Arben, Ilmi, Lamaj, 18.06.65. 746. Sadik, Myhedin, Kaderja, 19.07.54. 834. Artur, Fuat, Korimani, 06.02.72. 922. Arjan, Lami, 09.01.74. 747. Ermira, Abdyl, Kaderja, 02.12.59. 835. Firdes, Mersin, Korimani, 05.06.72. 923. Beldar, Ilmi, Lamaj, 25.05.76. 748. Anisa, Sadik, Kaderja, 07.10.82. 836. Alit, Hamid, Kormaku, 07.01.28. 924. Dije, Lami, 30.09.50. 749. Bexhet, Kadri, Kalemi, 28.06.60. 837. Emine, Velica, Kormaku, 03.11.28. 925. Ilmi, Gani, Lamaj, 01.04.41. 750. Sado, Sihat, Kalemi, 04.08.60. 838. Agron, Alit, Kormaku, 05.03.65. 926. Lahe, Kalo, Lamaj, 01.04.20. 751. Erlis, Flamur, Kalemi, 02.12.83. 839. Hatixhe, Myrteza, Kormaku, 23.10.69. 927. Qazim, Lami, 07.01.45. 752. Ramadan, Selman, Kalo, 03.05.56. 840. Ismail, Alit, Kormaku, 28.03.60. 928. Roland, Lami, 25.06.79. 753. Dafina, Refat, Kalo, 11.12.63. 841. Bukurije, Sefer, Kormaku, 28.03.60. 929. Sanije, Fejzulla, Lamaj, 24.10.40. 754. Enerjeta, Ramadan, Kalo, 13.05.83. 842. Erion, Ismail, Kormaku, 23.06.81. 930. Silvana, Lami, 25.01.75. 755. Durim, Besim Kamberi, 26.10.72. 843. Valbona, Ismail, Kormaku, 29.12.82. 931. Xhemal. Muharem, Lani, 16.06.39. 756. Fatbardha, Gani, Kamberi, 13.03.70. 844. Bajram, Ibrahim, Korra, 12.04.49. 932. Mirela, Hamdi, Laze, 21.11.74. 757. Fation, Gezim, Kambo, 17.11.73. 845. Hane, Arif, Korra, 01.09.52. 933. Leonora, Gore, Lazri, 13.08.51. 758. Bajram, Rushit, Kanani, 23.09.50. 846. Gentjan, Bajram, Korra, 30.07.72. 934. Maks, Aleks, Lazri, 13.08.51. 759. Xhemile, Fetah, Kanani, 18.03.53. 847. Shpresa, Bajram, Korra, 07.03.76. 935. Dorian, Maks, Lazri, 25.03.75. 760. Enkeleida, Bajram, Kanani, 30.09.75. 848. Romeo, Bajram, Korra, 26.05.81. 936. Vasilika, Maks, Lazri, 13.05.76. 761. Klodian, Bajram, Kanani, 08.03.78. 849. Polikron, Vasil, Kosta, 28.08.42. 937. Beldar, Shkurt, Leka, 31.10.76. 762. Liljana, Rushit, Kanani, 25.06.60. 850. Lena, theodhor, Kosta, 01.05.08. 938. Klarita, Leka, 10.04.60. 763. Agron, Rushit, Kanani, 25.06.60. 851. Thipi, Nino, Kosta, 14.08.54. 939. Ermira, Shahin, Likaj, 26.12.61. 764. Afrim, Hysni, Kanxha, 05.08.73. 852. Alma, Polikron, Kosta, 07.03.82. 940. Hasim, Shaban, Lila, 03.10.59. 765. Avni, Xhevat, Kanxha, 21.12.70. 853. Lulezim, Muharem, Kovaci, 08.12.48. 941. Myzejen, Besim, Lila, 21.09.65. 766. Dudije, Azis, Kanxha, 05.05.42. 854. Shpresa, Kovaci, 24.10.54. 942. Nedime, Xhevair, Lilaj, 15.12.35. 767. Gani, Hysni, Kanxha, 24.07.64. 855. Enkeleida, Lulezim, Kovaci, 02.07.73. 943. Liljana, Sami, Lilaj, 11.12.59. 768. Hysni, Gani, Kanxha, 17.08.35. 856. Jonela, Lulezim, Kovaci, 06.03.80. 944. Spartak, Sami, Lilaj, 26.03.65. 769. Isnije, Hysni, Kanxha, 03.04.62. 857. Xheladin, Qerim, Krajka, 05.10.35. 945. Rolanda, Bajram, Lilaj, 22.10.73. 770. Kimete, Ajdin, Kanxha, 02.03.40. 858. Fatime, Osman, Krajka, 08.09.30. 946. Vera, Bajram, Limani, 19.08.31. 771. Mirjeta, Qamil, Kanxha, 28.02.82. 859. Fatbardha, Xheladin, Krajka, 28.08.63. 947. Shaqir, Kasem, Limani, 07.08.64. 772. Myrvete, Zylfi, Kanxha, 15.12.48. 860. Petrit, Xheladin, Krajka, 05.09.64. 948. Nadire, Abdi, Limani, 16.06.66. 773. Nadire, Qazim, Kanxha, 26.09.76. 861. Majlinda, Mitat, Krajka, 09.02.68. 949. Myrvete, Qemal, Limani, 07.03.61. 774. Rasim, Xhevat, Kanxha, 17.10.69. 862. Hamid, Xheladin, Krajka, 25.10.60. 950. Agim, Kasem, Limani, 11.05.58. 775. Rifat, Mahmut, Kanxha, 22.11.52. 863. Mediha, Jonuz, Krajka, 18.05.61. 951. Myrvete, Qemal, Limani, 07.03.61. 776. Sami, Mendim, Kanxha, 22.11.66. 864. Indrit, Hamid, Krajka, 01.09.83. 952. Mustafa, Ibrahim, Livadhi, 28.02.57. 777. Shkelqim, Xhevat, Kanxha, 16.10.67. 865. Pranvera, Riza, Kruda, 05.05.71. 953. Bihane, Ramazan, Livadhi, 07.02.61. 778. Valentina, Selman, Kanxha, 16.06.76. 866. Floresha, Dilaver, Kruda, 04.02.74. 954. Dorina, Mustafa, Livadhi, 13.05.80. 779. Xhevat, Mahmut, Kanxha, 10.04.41. 867. Anila, Dashamir, Kruja, 02.07.75. 955. Ziodet, Refat, Llanaj, 10.03.66. 780. Fatime, Abaz, Kapllani, 01.12.50. 868. Xhevit, Caush, Kuburi, 03.07.37. 956. Valentina, Lavdosh, Llanaj, 20.01.72. 781. Agron, Fuat, Karimani, 11.12.69. 869. Vaf, Xhevit, Kuburi, 16.07.62. 957. Urim, Refat, Llanaj, 03.11.71. 782. Ardian, Fuat, Karimani, 17.05.83. 870. Aishe, Sadik, Kuburi, 15.11.37. 958. Aferdita, Selman, Llatika, 21.09.53. 783. Diana, Hamdi, Karamani, 14.04.75. 871. Vjollca, Ahmet, Kuburi, 19.07.63. 959. Shpresa, Selman, Llatika, 06.07.56. 784. Donika, Fuat, Karumani, 16.09.75. 872. Fellanxa, Xhevit, Kuburi, 23.05.69. 960. Albina, Ndue, Lleshaj, 12.07.70. 785. Edmond, Hamdi, Karamani, 17.03.77. 873. Dorine, Mustafa, Kuci, 12.08.79. 961. Pjeter, Zef, Lleshaj, 08.01.36. 786. Florinda, Fuat, Karimani, 05.07.77. 874. Saimir, Mustafa, Kuci, 18.11.83. 962. Ruta, Pjeter, Lleshaj, 02.04.42. 787. Fuat, Selami, Karimani, 06.12.47. 875. Mustafa, Musa, Kuci, 24.04.71. 963. Gjovali, Pjeter, Lleshaj, 07.04.62. 788. Ibrahim, Selami, Karimani, 23.02.62. 876. Vjollca, Hariz, Kuci, 16.05.76. 964. Viktor, Pjeter, Lleshaj, 21.03.66. 789. Liljana, Ibrahim, Karimani, 02.11.83. 877. Kujtim, Mustafa, Kuci, 16.06.65. 965. Lek, Pjeter, Lleshaj, 26.02.69. 790. Manuela, Ibrahim, Karimani, 24.08.80. 878. Astrit, Mustafa, Kuci, 14.04.69. 966. Artan, Pjeter, Lleshaj, 26.01.71. 791. Minir, Selami, Karumani, 20.04.64. 879. Valbona, Mustafa, Kuci, 24.10.76. 967. Bashkim, Pjeter, Lleshaj, 28.05.73. 792. Natasha, Fuat, Karimani, 14.10.67. 880. Adriatik, Mustafa, Kuci, 20.12.77. 968. Dorina, Luadhi, 13.05.80. 793. Rabije, Mustafa, Karimani, 01.01.63. 881. Mahide, Selim, Kuci, 09.05.39. 969. Lefter, Fadil, Luga, 12.02.75. 794. Rabije, Qamil, Karimani, 24.12.51. 882. Adrian, Riza, Kuci, 14.02.61. 970. Shpresa, Avdi, Luga, 20.12.77. 795. Ramazan, Selami, Karamani, 10.04.50. 883. Riza, Hajri, Kuci, 15.10.28. 971. Ludovik, Pashko, Lulati, 03.01.53. 796. Robert, Ramazan, Karamani, 04.04.81. 884. Mahide, Selim, Kuci, 09.05.39. 972. Florinte, Pjeter, Lulati, 05.06.62. 797. Selvi, Kadri, Karamani, 24.02.60. 885. Adrian, Riza, Kuci, 14.02.61. 973. Evisi, Ludovik. Lulati, 23.06.83. 798. Valentina, Kujtim, Karumani, 15.09.70. 886. Elida, Nasi, Kulari, 06.11.61. 974. Nazmije, Banush, Lumani, 09.12.50. 799. Ali, Ymer, Keqi, 02.01.42. 887. Faik, Haki, Kumanova, 22.01.34. 975. Agim, Hysen, Luziu, 19.05.65. 800. Gjyle, Haxhi, Keqi, 04.04.47. 888. Sulltane, Hamit, Kumanova, 20.09.45. 976. Dhurata, Xhafer, Luziu, 14.05.70. 801. Mand9, Ali, Keqi, 27.08.78. 889. Gezim, Faik, Kumanova, 28.06.61. 977. Gezim, Murat, Maci. 802. Blerim, Ali, Keqi, 01.05.82. 890. Xhevdet, Faik, Kumanova, 29.08.64. 978. Kujtime, Hamit, Maci, 10.08.53. 803. Lule, Ramiz, Koci, 25.04.69. 891. Naile, Faik, Kumanova, 25.10.65. 979. Bledar, Gezim, Maci, 21.10.75. 804. Gani, Muharrem, Koci, 25.06.40. 892. Flutura, Sulejman, Kumanova, 25.11.70. 980. Ergys, Gezim, Maci, 07.05.83. 805. Vathe, Dalip, Koci, 02.02.43. 893. Ismet, Qani, Kumbulla, 19.05.52. 981. Altin, Fazli, Malaj, 11.04.72. 806. Vath, Gani, Koci, 27.02.66. 894. Rozeta, Zalo, Kumbulla, 14.06.52. 982. Vera, Fazli, Malaj, 21.06.67. 807. Resmije, Gani, Koci, 28.03.68. 895. Brunilda, Ismet, Kumbulla, 30.11.75. 983. Islam, Fasli, Malaj, 06.04.61 808. Adriana, Gani, Koci, 20.05.78. 896. Gramos, Ismet, Kumbulla, 20.02.80. 984. Zylfije, Uke, Malaj, 16.05.64. 809. Shpresa, Rexhep, Koci, 23.10.69. 897. Anila, Sabri, Kurti, 28.04.76. 985. Donika, Myrehar, Malaj, 29.06.57. 810. Mimoza, Previz, Koci, 03.04.59. 898. Bedri, Bajram, Kurti, 25.01.61. 986. Luan, Myrdar, Malaj, 31.12.58. 811. Nazif, Ramiz, Koci, 02.03.63. 899. Eridon, Kadri, Kurti, 05.09.83. 987. Myrdar, Razi, Malaj, 19.05.37. 812. Valbona, Shaqir, Koci, 02.12.71. 900. Fatime, Qamil, Kurti, 28.08.37. 988. Arida, Qenan, Malaj, 27.07.74. 813. Drita, Zenel, Koci, 04.09.63. 901. Kadri, Demir, Kurti, 02.06.55. 989. Qamile, Sinan, Malaj, 20.10.35. 814. Olsi, Agim, Kodra, 28.07.72. 902. Majlinda, Sabri, Kurti, 10.03.79. 990. Gezim, Myrdar, Malaj, 25.10.55. 815. Manushaqe, Namik, Kokallaj, 01.03.75. 903. Mirushe, Sabri, Kurti, 01.03.74. 991. Pellumb, Myrdar, Malaj, 24.03.64. 816. Fatmir, Dalip, Kola, 16.02.55. 904. Pellumb, Sabri, Kurti, 04.05.67. 992. Majlinda, Ismail, Malaku, 10.05.66. 817. Ariana, Ymer, Kola, 08.04.59. 905. Rajmonda, Sabri, Kurti, 17.06.81. 993. Aferdita, Ibrahim, Malja, 01.02.76. 818. Dritan, Fatmir, Kola, 26.11.81. 906. Sabri, Osman, Kurti, 31.03.36. 994. Anila, Ibrahim, Malja, 27.06.79. 819. Safet, Selman, Kolo, 08.04.53. 907. Silvana, Kadri, Kurti, 01.01.79. 995. Elvira, Ndoc, Male, 09.03.56. 820. Behije, Ali, Kolo, 10.01.53. 908. Xhumaje, Sali, Kurti, 08.06.81. 996. Fiqiri, Ibrahim, Malja, 01.05.74. 821. Ogerta, Kolo, 18.10.79. 909. Ylli, Sabri, Kurti, 26.04.69. 997. Florina, Malja, 20.10.79. 822. Julian, Safet, Kolo, 08.12.77. 910. Manushaqe, Bajram, Kusi, 11.03.67. 998. Gjergj, Nikoll, Male, 25.02.31. E968 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 999. Ibrahim, Islam, Malja, 10.10.40. 1087. Pajtim, Abdyl, Meta, 01.05.33. 1174. Shpresa, Ahmet Ndregjoni, 15.09.62. 1000. Kastriot, Faslli, Male, 28.04.65. 1088. Qamil, Hasan, Meta, 27.09.32. 1175. Fitim, Esat, Ndreu, 09.05.46. 1001. Luisa, Mishel, Male, 21.01.81. 1089. Qanije, Kalem, Meta, 25.02.32. 1176. Fatushe, Murat, Ndreu, 08.11.57. 1002. Lule, Ibrahim, Malja, 05.08.70. 1090. Ramazan, Haxhi, Metaj, 27.02.31. 1177. Hozur, Fitim, Ndreu, 08.06.78. 1003. Majlinda, Mustafa, Malja, 25.08.81. 1091. Shpetim, Ramazan, Metaj, 1303.66. 1178. Aurel, Fitim, Ndreu, 12.01.82. 1004. Mishel, Gjergj, Male, 15.02.56. 1092. Trendafile, Hajro, Meta, 25.03.65. 1179. Albana, Xheladin, Nexhipi, 14.09.71. 1005. Mustafa, Islam, Malja, 20.06.55. 1093. Xhevrije, Ibrahim, Metaj, 28.02.41. 1180. Sabrije, Hiqmet, Nexhipi, 02.06.62. 1006. Natasha, Bastri, Malo, 20.10.76. 1094. Zamira, Cobani, Metaj, 11.04.68. 1181. Rudina, Nexhipi, 30.07.81. 1007. Nilsi, Mishel, Male, 10.02.83. 1095. Fetah, Ali, Metko, 17.06.42. 1182. Engjellushe, Esat, Nexhipi, 06.11.79. 1008. Nurie, Abaz, Malja, 20.04.42. 1096. Pellumbesha, Hajredin, Metko, 1183. Xheladin, Abdyl, Nexhipi, 05.03.38. 1009. Oltjana, Ibrahim, Malja, 14.07.82. 11.08.68. 1184. Edmond, Xheladin, Nexhipi, 02.04.78. 1010. Xhemile, Kasem, Malja, 05.01.60. 1097. Arben, Feta, Metko, 01.08.68. 1185. Mirela, Xheladin, Nexhipi, 10.09.80. 1011. Flamur, Nevruz, Malushi, 01.09.51. 1098. Albana, Flamur, Metko, 06.10.75. 1186. Zamira, Xheladin, Nexhipi, 28.09.75. 1012. Fatime, Reshat, Malushi, 12.07.60. 1099. Vero, Haredin, Molla, 20.02.67. 1187. Merita, Rifat, Nexhipi, 26.05.83. 1013. Shkelqesa, Beqir, Manaj, 03.03.64. 1100. Rajmonda, Manxhar, Molla, 28.12.69. 1188. Sabrie, Hiqmet, Nexhipi, 02.06.63. 1014. Afron, Gjesho, Manja, 12.01.41. 1101. Pellumb, Haredin, Molla, 16.12.63. 1189. Qani, Xheladin, Nexhipi, 20.09.66. 1015. Mine, Meco, Manja, 06.08.50. 1102. Mimoza, Ceno, Molla, 01.06.67. 1190. Mimoza, Haxhi, Nexhipi, 24.03.69. 1016. Irma, Afron, Manja, 18.02.72. 1103. Sokol, Haredin, Molla, 30.06.67. 1191. Aqif, Ariz, Neziraj, 15.05.39. 1017. Edlira, Manja, 30.08.75. 1104. Aurora, Pellumb, Molla, 21.05.43. 1192. Bukurije, Bukri, Neziraj, 15.05.39. 1018. Safet, Yzeir, Manlliu, 20.03.27. 1105. Brunilda, Idriz, Molla, 03.04.80. 1193. Merita, Aqif, Neziraj, 13.08.77. 1019. Enverije, Sali, Manlliu, 06.08.67. 1106. Gjelosh, Ukshan, Mrishaj, 28.02.56. 1194. Hashe, Aqif, Neziraj, 27.02.80. 1020. Donika, Safet, Manlliu, 06.08.67. 1107. Liza, Pal, Mrishaj, 12.01.62. 1195. Ilmi, Sali, Ngota, 24.05.53. 1021. Brikena, Arben, Maratona. 1108. Islam, Faik, Muca, 08.05.65. 1196. Liljana, Abedin, Ngota, 27.12.55. 1022. Arben, Maratoni, 24.02.53. 1109. Dhurata, Sulejman, Muca, 26.04.66. 1197. Adriatik, Hilmi, Ngota, 16.01.76. 1023. Bajame, Islam, Maratoni, 25.08.53. 1110. Zhydi, Isa, Muca, 15.03.46. 1198. Esmeralda, Hilmi, Ngota, 26.07.79. 1024. Meringlen, Arben, Maratoni, 24.05.78. 1111. Polita, Marko, Muca, 03.11.57. 1199. Ertila, Ngota, 08.08.82. 1025. Jorinda, Arben, Maratoni, 09.01.82. 1112. Nako, Spiro, Muci, 05.05.30. 1200. Olsi, Sofokli, Nika, 01.10.80. 1026. Sofika, Refail, Marku, 10.09.47. 1113. Polikseni, Kristo, Muci, 04.07.35. 1201. Ilir, Xhelil, Novruzaj, 13.01.72. 1027. Lavdrim, Sabit, Mata, 19.11.65. 1114. Arif, Mucollari, 05.02.34. 1202. Drita, Nura, 06.06.63. 1028. Hamide, Skender, Mata, 19.11.65. 1115. Sanije, Mucollari, 08.04.41. 1203. Nazif, Bejtulla, Nura, 03.05.22. 1029. Kalosh, Idriz, Matranxhi, 18.10.35. 1116. Astrit, Mucollari, 13.09.60. 1204. Atixhe, Amet, Nura, 02.09.28. 1030. Fatime, Baftjar, Matranxhi, 04.04.37. 1117. Sala, Mucollari, 11.07.71. 1205. Nexhmie, Nazif, Nura, 15.02.55. 1031. Behar, Kalosh, Matranxhi, 10.05.70. 1118. Merita, Mucollari, 28.07.70. 1206. Andelina, Nazif, Nura, 14.03.68. 1032. Rukie, Kalosh, Matranxhi, 27.03.73. 1119. Agim, Aqif, Murra, 19.10.64. 1207. Bukurije, Mehmet, Nure, 14.04.53. 1033. Kujtime, Kalosh, Matranxhi, 17.06.73. 1120. Valentina, Rustem, Murra, 30.05.66. 1208. Sulltane, Mehmet, Nure, 22.03.57. 1034. Fiqeri, Kalosh, Matranxhi, 15.02.78. 1121. Agim, Dervish, Musi, 25.10.58. 1209. Ferit, Ramadan, Nuredini, 10.11.55. 1035. Remzije, Kalosh, Matranxhi, 10.02.81. 1122. Dervish, Mahmut, Musi 09.05.22. 1210. Edmond, Ferit, Nuredini, 23.11.77. 1036. Fatos, Kalosh, Matranxhi, 10.05.66. 1123. Ervin, Ismail, Musi, 17.11.79. 1211. Lule, Ramazan, Nuredini, 13.09.56. 1037. Entela, Leli, Matranxhi. 1124. Gani, Dervish, Musi, 08.11.68. 1212. Flora, Ferit, Nuredini, 27.01.83. 1038. Gjyle, Smajl, Meci, 22.04.30. 1125. Ismail, Dervish, Musi, 12.10.49. 1213. Shkelqim, Ferit, Nuredini, 20.02.80. 1039. Nazmi, Shaban, Meci, 28.09.69. 1126. Kujtim, Dervish, Musi, 19.03.63. 1214. Genci, Shaban, Nuri, 30.08.77. 1040. Diana, Shaban, Meci, 11.03.72. 1127. Lejla, Dervish, Musi, 12.02.73. 1215. Elmas, Ismail, Nuro, 02.06.37. 1041. Riza, Shaban, Meci, 08.03.75. 1128. Lulezim, Agim, Musi, 27.06.83. 1216. Qerime, Ajdin, Nuro, 10.05.37. 1042. Halit, Shaban, Meci, 20.04.67. 1129. Myhyrije, Xhelal, Musi, 10.01.59. 1217. Beglije, Elmas, Nuro, 26.10.62. 1043. Mark, Ndue, Mehilli, 15.09.53. 1130. Oriola, Agim, Musi, 19.04.82. 1218. Xhumert, Elmas, Nuro, 05.07.64. 1044. Age, Gjon, Mehilli, 03.08.59. 1131. Ornela, Ismail, Musi, 12.06.78. 1219. Bashkim, Elmas, Nuro, 10.06.70. 1045. Sokol, Mark, Mehilli, 23.07.59. 1132. Pranvera, Halil, Musi, 22.04.63. 1220. Themistokli, Prokop, Nushi, 15.08.24. 1046. Lodovik, Mark, Mehilli, 10.10.83. 1133. Qefsere, Dervish, Musi, 29.03.67. 1221. Melpomeni, Ilia, Nushi, 06.12.29. 1047. Bashkim, Uke, Mehmeti, 01.08.52. 1134. Rajmonda, Nevrus, Musi, 26.02.66. 1222. Vangjel, Themistokli, Nushi, 26.05.51. 1048. Alma, Mehmeti, 25.02.83. 1135. Shyqyri, Dervish, Musi, 03.09.60. 1223. Akile, Mehmet, Nushi, 17.05.70. 1049. Anila, Demir, Mehmeti, 15.03.76. 1136. Tane, Ymer, Musi, 31.05.52. 1224. Parashqevi, Nushi, 07.12.31. 1050. Demir, Besim, Mehmeti, 31.12.40. 1137. Zeliha, Hasan, Musi, 02,08.37. 1225. Agron, Rasip, Orhani, 26.06.53. 1051. Fatime, Demir, Mehmeti, 21.08.43. 1138. Servete, Sefedin, Musliu, 05.04.37. 1226. Bukurije, Etem, Orhani, 13.03.58. 1052. Flutur, Ramadan, Mehmeti, 04.12.61. 1139. Fluturije, Lutfi, Musliu, 25.05.61. 1227. Adriana, Agron, Orhani, 23.03.79. 1053. Gentian, Bashkim, Mehmeti, 27.12.80. 1140. Lindita, Lutfi, Musliu, 07.10.71. 1228. Liri, Osman, Osmani, 24.12.59. 1054. Lindita, Demir, Mehmeti, 22.03.77. 1141. Xhezair, Ismail, Musliu, 02.08.30. 1229. Romeo, Arben, Osmani, 29.03.79. 1055. Lulzim, Skender, Mehmeti, 12.02.81. 1142. Ballakzije, Jashar, Musliu, 19.07.32. 1230. Atem, Alo, Ostrovicka, 01.12.49. 1056. Nazmie, Skender, Mehmeti, 18.08.52. 1143. Merita, Xhezair, Musliu, 30.05.67. 1231. Trendelina, Sherif, Ostrovicka, 1057. Skender, Ismail, Mehmeti, 05.09.62. 1144. Qerime, Eles, Musliu, 30.07.20. 02.05.52. 1058. Valmira, Bashkim, Mehmeti, 01.05.82. 1145. Drita, Jakup, Musliu, 08.12.51. 1232. Adrian, Atem, Ostrovicka, 04.06.73. 1059. Petrit, Jonuz, Mema, 13.07.69. 1146. Ledjano, Astrit, Mustafaraj, 15.02.83. 1233. Ateca, Atem, Ostrovicka, 23.08.82. 1060. Manushaqe, Hasan, Mema, 28.02.69. 1147. Kudret, Turhan, Myftari, 24.04.55. 1234. Roland, Ethem, Pallushi, 12.06.78. 1061. Nexhat, Irfan, Mersinaj, 04.03.37. 1148. Anita, Qermal, Myftari, 10.12.57. 1235. Edmond, Ethem, Pallushi, 08.09.76. 1062. Stoli, Malo, Mersinaj, 26.12.48. 1149. Muharem, Rakip, Nallcia, 06.07.28. 1236. Shahije, Sefer, Papajani, 13.12.47. 1063. Laura, Nexhat, Mersinaj, 06.03.69. 1150. Klodian, Albert, Nallcia, 17.03.82. 1237. Migena, Odhise, Papajani, 24.05.76. 1064. Aurel, Nexhat, Mersinaj, 08.03.78. 1151. Mynevere, Osman, Nallcia, 07.04.31. 1238. Alketa, Odhise, Papajani, 02.01.81. 1065. Bujar, Bexhet, Mersini, 13.10.59. 1152. Albert, Muharem, Nallcia, 20.06.59. 1239. Odisa, Odhise, Papajani, 22.05.83. 1066. Anila, Petrit, Mersini, 09.06.76. 1153. Suzana, Muharem, Nallcia, 20.01.63. 1240. Mariana, Milja, Pasho, 09.04.67. 1067. Maro, Jano, Meshini, 10.10.16. 1154. Abdyl, Muharrem, Nasko, 22.10.67. 1241. Petraq, Athanas, Peci, 15.06.72. 1068. Avram, Gole, Meshini, 03.05.56. 1155. Xhevaire, Xhemal, Nasko, 08.09.46. 1242. Lulzim, Musa, Peqini, 11.07.63. 1069. Leonora, Jorgji, Meshini, 02.11.60. 1156. Lavdije, Abdyl, Nasko, 22.10.67. 1243. Sebid, Peza, 19.03.58. 1070. Denis, Avram, Meshini, 16.02.82. 1157. Ilirjan, Abdyl, Nasko, 21.06.71. 1244. Safije, Peza, 25.05.57. 1071. Gencian, Avram, Meshini, 21.07.83. 1158. Alket, Abdyl, Nasko, 07.03.73. 1245. Koco, Feto, Pilo, 28.12.34. 1072. Viktor, Gole, Meshini, 22.02.47. 1159. Agron, Nihat, Nasufi, 14.12.70. 1246. Rodhavije, Jorgo, Pilo, 20.05.43. 1073. Vitori, Jorgo, Meshini, 22.09.57. 1160. Donika, Feim, Nasufi, 27.01.39. 1247. Aleksander, Koco, Pilo, 08.04.63. 1074. Orlein, Viktor, Meshini, 12.10.81. 1161. Gentian, Nehat, Nasufi, 14.09.77. 1248. Sefedin, Qamil, Pinushi, 12.11.63. 1075. Adnand, Fiqiri, Metaj, 08.05.83. 1162. Astrit, Neshat, Nasufi, 28.06.68. 1249. Lucije, Isuf, Pinushi, 30.04.69. 1076. Aferdita, Hajredin, Metaj, 14.02.52. 1163. Aida, Murat, Nasufi, 06.06.71. 1250. Haxhi, Ahmet, Pirushi, 19.08.49. 1077. Agron, QAMIL, META, 19.04.64. 1164. Mahmude, Rustem, Naziri, 31.12.36. 1251. Sadete, Xhevat, Pirushi, 01.01.54. 1078. Dolanda, Fiqiri, Metaj, 22.08.81. 1165. Arben, Ded, Ndoja, 13.12.66. 1252. Edlira, Haxhi, Pirushi, 31.08.76. 1079. Elisabeta, Fiqiri, Metaj, 20.01.79. 1166. Mark, Ndue, Ndreca, 08.01.68. 1253. Gentian, Haxhi, Pirushi, 10.07.78. 1080. Feride, Mustafa, Metaj, 01.05.33. 1167. Alma, Pashke, Ndreca, 08.09.73. 1254. Lime, Arif, Pirushi, 12.02.27. 1081. Fiqiri, Teki, Metaj, 20.11.51. 1168. Lec, Gjin, Ndreca, 16.03.47. 1255. Hike, Musa, Plaku, 10.04.35. 1082. Flutura, Skender, Meta, 16.09.60. 1169. Bukurie, Isuf, Ndreca, 10.03.57. 1256. Aziz, Nuri Plaku, 20.02.66. 1083. Hatlije, QAMIL, META, 05.07.67. 1170. Esuela, Ndreca, 10.06.76. 1257. Zamira, Nuri, Plaku, 03.03.74. 1084. Merushe, Beqir, Meta, 08.03.66. 1171. Armand, Lec, Ndreca, 30.08.78. 1258. Bukuroshe, Fec¸or, Plaku, 18.06.66. 1085. Miranda, Qamil, META, 03.08.70. 1172. Ferit, Ahmet, Ndregjoni, 19.03.50. 1259. Ndoc, Lulash, Planasi, 20.07.52. 1086. Njazi, Hajro, Meta, 16.04.58. 1173. Xhaje, Muharrem, Ndregjoni, 21.05.26. 1260. Lulash, Mark Planasi, 30.10.33. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E969 1261. Dile, Mark, Planasi, 23.03.34. 1349. Qerim, Rapo, Ribaj, 10.02.41. 1437. Renata, Shabani, 14.02.81. 1262. Dede, Lulash, Planasi, 10.11.71. 1350. Teuta, Xhemal, Ribaj, 25.07.42. 1438. Tomor, Fadil, Shabani, 12.10.65. 1263. Agron, Lulash, Planasi, 11.07.71. 1351. Afrim, Shefqet, Ropalli, 08.03.68. 1439. Vladimir, Nuri, Shabani, 28.05.63. 1264. Roza, Mirash, Planasi, 19.08.56. 1352. Hytbi, Selami, Ropi, 30.07.49. 1440. Ylli, Nuri, Shabani, 23.01.60. 1265. Alfred, Ndoc, Planasi, 18.07.75. 1353. Ylmete, Osman, Ropi, 30.07.49. 1441. Petrit, Avdi, Shalca, 17.07.30. 1266. Alban, Ndoc, Planasi, 17.03.77. 1354. Marsela, Ropi, 17.03.79. 1442. Betije, Rushan, Shalca, 15.01.32. 1267. Anoni, Nikolla, Premto, 07.08.36. 1355. Oliver, Hytbi, Ropi, 25.01.82. 1443. Valentina, Petrit, Shalca, 01.09.64. 1268. Dhimitrulla, Xhimo, Premto, 01.05.36. 1356. Hamdi, Rrahman, Rrahmani, 26.04.59. 1444. Bardhyl, Petrit, Shalca, 18.04.67. 1269. Marjeta, Anoni, Premto, 16.04.65. 1357. Elmira, Hamdi, Rrahmani, 17.08.78. 1445. Altina, Rapo, Shalca, 03.06.68. 1270. Dritan, Anoni, Premto, 27.01.73. 1358. Lulzim, Hamdi, Rrahmani, 17.08.80. 1446. Safet, Xhevair, Shapku, 02.04.60. 1271. Arben, Sherif, Preza, 06.05.54. 1359. Islam, Sulejman, Rrapushi, 08.10.40. 1447. Agim, Xhevair, Shapku, 07.05.58. 1272. Merita, Qemal, Preza, 28.08.62. 1360. Caje, Shyqyri, Rrapushi, 20.10.42. 1448. Anila, Neim, Shapku, 30.09.68. 1273. Ndoc, Bib, Qafa, 18.02.60. 1361. Agron, Islam, Rrapushi, 06.08.64. 1449. Artur, Neim, Shapku, 20.02.65. 1274. Mire, Nikll, Qafa, 19.02.64. 1362. Maksut, Islam, Rrapushi, 23.04.66. 1450. Atixhe, Mestan, Shapku, 12.06.38. 1275. Mazar, Izeir, Qato, 01.09.43. 1363. Ajet, Islam, Rrapushi, 27.11.69. 1451. Bashkim, Xhevair, Shapku, 30.06.67. 1276. Naferita, Nuri, Qato, 23.03.48. 1364. Zana, Islam, Rrapushi, 30.04.69. 1452. Burkurije, Gani, Shapku, 19.11.75. 1277. Adriatik, Nazar, Qato, 15.07.74. 1365. Rrapush, Myslim, Rrenja, 14.03.46. 1453. Fetije, Xhevair, Shapku, 30.09.62. 1278. Edlir, Nazar, Qato, 08.07.79. 1366. Meleqe, Shaqir, Rrenja, 04.01.48. 1454. Ilira, Nazif, Shapku, 20.07.61. 1279. Figon, Qazim, Qatollari, 04.03.41. 1367. Roland, Rrapush, Rrenja, 31.08.75. 1455. Lindita, Xhevair, Shapku, 21.05.69. 1280. Merushe, Zenel, Qatollari, 01.04.54. 1368. Robert, Rrapush, Rrenja, 03.04.80. 1456. Nadire, Salih, Shapku, 12.03.40. 1281. Anila, Figan, Qatollari, 22.03.72. 1369. Kadri, Smajl, Rrustaj, 01.09.49. 1457. Naim, Xhermail, Shapku, 10.04.39. 1282. Blerta, Figan, Qatollari, 09.09.73. 1370. Sabrije, Hasan, Rrustaj, 20.08.57. 1458. Sonja, Ibrahim, Shapku, 07.05.58. 1283. Ermira, Figan, Qatollari, 01.02.76. 1371. Gentjan, Kadri, Rrustaj, 21.09.79. 1459. Xhevair, Xhemail, Shapku, 03.02.35. 1284. Ilirjana, Figan, Qatollari, 21.09.77. 1372. Aisa, Kadri, Rrustaj, 04.06.83. 1460. Petrit, Dergut, Sharra, 12.06.57. 1285. Eralda, Figan, Qatollari, 24.01.82. 1373. Fatime, Haxhi, Rushi, 25.12.44. 1461. Jovan, Trifon, Shegani, 05.01.60. 1286. Demiran, Qazimi, 18.09.51. 1374. Nadire, Sulo, Rustemi, 26.09.55. 1462. Margarita, Gjergj, Shegani, 16.08.62. 1287. Ndue, Mirash, Qehaja, 20.06.51. 1375. Astrit, Hajdar, Rustemi, 08.07.69. 1463. Sazan, Haxhi, Shehaj, 20.11.54. 1288. File, Ndue, Qehaja, 28.05.48. 1376. Vjollca, Estref, Rustemi, 03.10.70. 1464. Zyhra, Mustafa, Shehaj, 28.11.56. 1289. Xhevaire, Ndue, Qehaja, 22.02.79. 1377. Emine, Ramadan, Rustemi, 18.06.51. 1465. Gazment, Haxhi, Shehaj, 20.04.52. 1290. Besnik, Ndue, Qehaja, 15.06.82. 1378. Fatime, Zenel, Rustemi, 21.02.48. 1466. Mimoza, Tahir, Shehaj, 19.04.57. 1291. Nazmi, Emin, Qemali, -.-.49. 1379. Qerim, Ramazan, Sada, 27.10.66. 1467. Vilma, Gazmend, Shehaj, 25.06.80. 1292. Lutfije, Sadik, Qemali, 17.11.55. 1380. Kujtim, Mehmet, Sadiku, 20.06.56. 1468. Sezai, Haxhi, Shehaj, 21.03.57. 1293. Albert, Nazmi, Qemali, 07.02.75. 1381. Zhaneta, Belul, Sadiku, 16.10.61. 1469. Aferdita, Haxhi, Shehaj, 27.03.60. 1294. Shyqyrije, Shaqir, Qerallari, 24.07.39. 1382. Ali, Sadik, Sadiku, 30.03.72. 1470. Ina, Sezai, Shehaj, 30.12.79. 1295. Shaqir, Adem, Qerallari, 14.12.66. 1383. Altin, Sadik, Sadiku, 20.06.78. 1471. Anaida, Sezai, Shehaj, 08.02.83. 1296. Lumturi, Adem, Qerallari, 19.11.73. 1384. Elida, Hamdi, Sadiku, 10.02.65. 1472. Haxhi, Lamce, Shehaj, 08.08.20. 1297. Mimoza, Hysen, Qerallari, 21.03.70. 1385. Rexhep, Sdri, Sadria, 30.09.38. 1473. Didi, Halil, Shehaj, 28.02.26. 1298. Agim, Izet, Qerimi, 23.09.71. 1386. Myzafere, Iljaz, Sadria, 10.02.43. 1474. Bashkim, Shaban, Shehati, 14.10.48. 1299. Arben, Hilmi, Qerimi, 05.06.61. 1387. Ardian, Rexhep, Sadria, 18.01.69. 1475. Dritan, Bashkim, Shehati, 15.06.75. 1300. Ardian, Kujtim, Qerimi, 10.12.82. 1388. Etleva, Rexhep, Sadria, 30.09.70. 1476. Erinda, Bashkim, Shehati, 15.02.81. 1301. Artan, Izet, Qerimi, 16.05.78. 1389. Nexhip, Selim, Sala, 21.01.36. 1477. Dilaver, Tofik, Shehi, 02.08.64. 1302. Astrit, Hilmi, Qerimi, 04.01.64. 1390. Zoje, Rexhep, Sala, 10.10.38. 1478. Behije, Jonus, Shehu, 10.08.79. 1303. Bajame, Oran, Qerimi, 14.05.62. 1391. Arian, Mexhio, Sala, 01.07.73. 1479. Jetmir, Jonus, Shehu, 15.06.82. 1304. Bukurije, Qerimi, 17.07.64. 1392. Selam, Myrto, Saliasi, 16.11.55. 1480. Jonus, Ramadan, Shehu, 12.02.34. 1305. Elena, Xheladin, Qerimi, 15.05.77. 1393. Bajame, Haxhi, Saliasi, 12.01.67. 1481. Kudrete, Qamil, Shehu, 11.01.59. 1306. Elvira, Demir, Qerimi, 12.02.77. 1394. Myrto, Xhafer, Saliasi, 15.02.18. 1482. Latif, Musa, Shehu, 03.02.57. 1307. Fatmir, Izet, Qerimi, 15.11.67. 1395. Aferdita, Myrto, Saliasi, 10.07.63. 1483. Lindita, Jonus, Shehu, 02.09.76. 1308. Festim, Mazllim, Qerimi, 24.04.71. 1396. Engjell, Nevrus, Saliko, 02.01.51. 1484. Mihane, Elmaz, Shehu, 01.10.43. 1309. Fidarije, Dalip, Qerimi, 24.11.54. 1397. Vergjene, Qemal, Saliko, 03.09.59. 1485. Qamile, Xhavit, Shehi, 13.11.72. 1310. Gjylbere, Sulo, Qerimi, 08.12.10. 1398. Endri, Engjell, Saliko, 03.04.81. 1486. Zenepe, Jonus, Shehu, 05.06.71. 1311. Ilir, Mazllim, Qerimi, 07.10.74. 1399. Fiqirete Hamdi, Saliu, 24.05.52. 1487. Florand, Shefit, Shema, 12.09.68. 1312. Izet, Ramadan, Qerimi, 02.06.37. 1400. Elmas, Xheladin, Saliu, 12.07.79. 1488. Albana, Abedin, Shema, 05.09.71. 1313. Kadri, Izet, Qerimi, 10.10.65. 1401. Ana, Muharem, Saliu, 04.06.83. 1489. Aferdita, Shefqet, Sherifi, 03.03.71. 1314. Kujtim, Izet, Qerimi, 14.09.59. 1402. Neshat, Bedri, Salla, 12.01.68. 1490. Aferdita, Rexhep, Sherifi, 26.12.68. 1315. Luljeta, Besnik, Qerimi, 06.08.74. 1403. Lirije, Qazim, Salla, 26.08.76. 1491. Agron, Hilmi, Sherifi, 09.04.69. 1316. Manjola, Reshat, Qerimi, 23.02.81. 1404. Bajram, Osman, Sallaku, 01.08.58. 1492. Albana, Pellumb, Sherifi, 03.08.78. 1317. Mazllim, Ramadan, Qerimi, 18.06.49. 1405. Fellanxa, Beqir, Sallaku, 02.08.66. 1493. Arjan, Rexhep, Sherifi, 08.03.73. 1318. Mimoza, Ahmet, Qerimi, 03.04.74. 1406. Dritan, Hekuran, Sanxhaku, 24.02.69. 1494. Artan, Bashkim, Sherifi, 12.07.82. 1319. Miranda, Haqif, Qerimi, 09.04.67. 1407. Valbona, Yzedin, Sanxhaku, 03.01.71. 1495. Bashkim, Rexhep, Sherifi, 18.02.60. 1320. Nefke, Sefedin, Qerimi, 13.01.42. 1408. Nuredin, Elez, Seci, 15.02.53. 1496. Bujar, Sherifi, 23.01.61. 1321. Renata, Fejzi, Qerimi, 31.01.72. 1409. Aishe, Muharrem, Seci, 22.02.60. 1497. Bujar, Hilmi, Sherifi, 23.01.61. 1322. Selvi, Hilmi, Qerimi, 03.06.66. 1410. Kujtim, Skender, Seferi, 01.11.54. 1498. Demizhan, Ramadan, Sherifi, 12.02.32. 1323. Skender, Izet, Qerimi, 19.03.75. 1411. Xheneta, Hasan, Seferi, 07.08.55. 1499. Edmond, Pellumb, Sherifi, 06.10.75. 1324. Zamira, Besnik, Qerimi, 29.10.79. 1412. Bledar, Kujtim, Seferi, 02.10.80. 1500. Elvira, Halil, Sherifi, 20.01.75. 1325. Eneida, Nikolla, Qirjaqi, 15.02.76. 1413. Eqerem, Ramis, Sejdini, 21.12.42. 1501. Engjellushe, Xhevat, Sherifi, 18.01.77. 1326. Lulezim, Faik, Rakipi, 25.08.70. 1414. Sadrije, Eqerem, Sejdini, 20.01.77. 1502. Engjellushe, Demir, Sherifi, 05.06.75. 1327. Anila, Besim, Rakipi, 13.04.72. 1415. Endrit, Eqerem, Sejdini, 26.02.81. 1503. Eqerem, Rexhep, Sherifi, 15.01.62. 1328. Argjentina, Festim, Rakipi, 28.01.80. 1416. Emiljan, Azis, Selimaj, 28.03.69. 1504. Etleva, Shaban, Sherifi, 18.06.73. 1329. Festim Sulo, Rakipi, 14.02.52. 1417. Irena, Sherif, Selimaj, 07.09.70. 1505. Fatmir, Hilami, Sherifi, 06.06.64. 1330. Zyra, Sulo, Rakipi, 08.02.56. 1418. Bajram, Hilmi, Selmani, 23.12.74. 1506. Fatmir, Arif, Sherifi, 08.03.69. 1331. Enlent, Festim, Rakipi, 21.01.77. 1419. Miranda, Fatos, Selmani, 26.02.71. 1507. Festim, Rexhep, Sherifi, 24.10.76. 1332. Ali, Sulejman, Rama, 01.06.33. 1420. Hilmi, Ramadan, Selmani, 05.10.53. 1508. Fitnete, Enver, Sherifi, 02.08.64. 1333. Anila, Sako, Rama, 15.06.74. 1421. Fiqerete, Aqif, Selmani, 04.07.53. 1509. Floreta, Pellumb, Sherifi, 08.03.77. 1334. Arben, Mehmet, Rama, 29.12.63. 1422. Gentian, Hilmi, Selmani, 02.06.79. 1510. Flutur, Ali, Sherifi, 19.09.62. 1335. Devis, Luan, Rama, 17.09.76. 1423. Elton, Hilmi, Selmani, 08.02.81. 1511. Genci, Rexhep, Sherifi, 10.01.71. 1336. Dritan, Sako, Rama, 05.07.69. 1424. Ramazan, Ramadan, Selmani, 27.01.63. 1512. Gezim, Zeqir, Sherifi, 26.06.61. 1337. Genci, Hajrulla, Rama, 18.07.77. 1425. Lindita, Zihni, Selmani, 02.09.65. 1513. Hamdije, Kadri, Sherifi, 08.10.67. 1338. Hajrije, Hajrulla, Rama, 04.09.80. 1426. Alfred, Fadil, Shabani, 05.07.68. 1514. Hazbije, Rasim, Sherifi, 15.01.49. 1339. Hajrulla, Dan, Rama, 20.01.50. 1427. Alma, Vladimir, Shabani, 31.08.82. 1515. Kimete, Shaqir, Sherifi, 01.03.28. 1340. Liri, Rapi, Rama, 01.03.65. 1428. Altin, Shabani, 08.11.77. 1516. Kujtim, Rexhep, Sherifi, 25.02.58. 1341. Luljeta, Ali, Rama, 04.02.70. 1429. Arjan, Perparim, Shabani, 11.07.68. 1517. Lavdie, Lulzim, Sherifi, 21.07.68. 1342. Lytfije, Baki, Rama, 17.08.48. 1430. Bujar, Shabani, 25.02.79. 1518. Lirim, Rexhep, Sherifi, 17.03.65. 1343. Mage, Rushit, Rama, 02.02.55. 1431. Diana, Baskim, Shabani, 15.08.64. 1519. Lorenc, Lulzim, Sherifi, 31.10.66. 1344. Nazmije, Jonuz, Rama, 04.08.33. 1432. Fadil, Qerim, Shabani, 04.10.40. 1520. Lucie, Mustafa, Sherifi, 28.06.54. 1345. Sako, Sulo, Rama, 20.03.40. 1433. Hamedije, Ramazan, Shabani, 14.12.67. 1521. Luljan, Skender, Sherifi, 09.06.69. 1346. Xhuljeta, Fatmr, Rapo, 29.12.76. 1434. Hane, Latif, Shabani, 21.02.43. 1522. Luljeta, Ismet, Sherifi, 11.09.70. 1347. Sulejman, Islam, Rapushi, 06.09.62. 1435. Lirije, Sadik, Shabani, 05.08.42. 1523. Luljeta, Rexhep, Sherifi, 22.07.68. 1348. Semiha, Abdyl, Rapushi, 14.11.61. 1436. Monika, Hazmi, Shabani, 26.12.74. 1524. Lulzim, Hilami, Sherifi, 14.12.66. E970 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 1525. Lumturi, Sali, Sherifi, 04.02.64. 1613. Albert, Astrit, Sula, 30.04.80. 1700. Nadire, Xhemali, Tota, 20.11.73. 1526. Lumturi, Demo, Sherifi, 02.05.66. 1614. Alida, Dilaver, Sula, 05.03.76. 1701. Mimoza, Haki, Tota, 15.11.75. 1527. Mimoza, Eqerem, Sherifi, 25.04.73. 1615. Ardian, Shaqir, Sula, 28.12.71. 1702. Gjylsime, Bajram, Tota, 03.03.78. 1528. Mirela, Xhevat, Sherifi, 19.08.80. 1616. Arife, Haki, Sula, 06.04.65. 1703. Miftar, Xhemali, Tota, 14.08.59. 1529. Mukades, Hajredin, Sherifi, 17.06.59. 1617. Arjan, Tomor, Sula, 30.08.62. 1704. Hane, Vasil, Tota, 13.05.71. 1530. Musa, Rexhep, Sherifi, 13.03.67. 1618. Arta, Astrit, Sula, 25.05.82. 1705. Zelie, Ramadan, Totraku, 13.08.20. 1531. Myhyrije, Zenel, Sherifi, 31.12.75. 1619. Artur, Hasan, Sula, 05.10.67. 1706. Dije, Mehmet, Totraku, 01.01.69. 1532. Naim, Zeqir, Sherifi, 22.04.81. 1620. Astrit, Shyqyri, Sula, 10.09.61. 1707. Vangjel, Vaso, Trola, 06.01.41. 1533. Natasha, Hamdi, Sherifi, 05.11.74. 1621. Dhurata, Petrit, Sula, 08.01.72. 1708. Ollga, Kola, Trola, 17.03.22. 1534. Naxmije, Murat, Sherifi, 08.05.54. 1622. Dritan, Sula, 19.08.73. 1709. Isuf, Hasan, Tuga, 12.06.44. 1535. Nurije, Arif, Sherifi, 25.02.55. 1623. Ermira, Demir, Sula, 17.03.69. 1710. Lavdije, Rasim, Tuga, 01.11.44. 1536. Pelumb, Rexhep, Sherifi, 31.03.54. 1624. Gentian, Refat, Sula, 03.06.72. 1711. Albana, Isuf, Tuga, 22.11.74. 1537. Rabihan, Ali, Sherifi, 20.05.42. 1625. Kujtim, Shyqyri, Sula, 02.01.59. 1712. Iljaz, Jonuz, Tulja, 25.11.48. 1538. Remzije, Nexir, Sherifi, 03.11.50. 1626. Lefteri, Mynir, Sula, 19.07.65. 1713. Meriban, Adem, Tulja, 18.04.54. 1539. Rexhep, Mustafa, Sherifi, 06.11.45. 1627. Lefteri, Mynyr, Sula, 19.07.65. 1714. Elisadera, Iljaz, Tulja, 10.04.79. 1540. Rita, Esmet, Sherifi, 28.12.67. 1628. Leme, Myslim, Sula, 14.08.63. 1715. Jenis, Iljas, Tulja, 29.08.81. 1541. Sanije, Ali, Sherifi, 27.09.33. 1629. Majlinda, Fehim, Sula, 29.04.66. 1716. Narushe, Dali, Tunaj, 15.04.63. 1542. Shyqyrije, Mustafa, Sherifi, 21.11.49. 1630. Marinela, Agim, Sula, 06.09.83. 1717. Haki, Han, Tusha, 05.06.66. 1543. Silvana, Bujar, Sherifi, 13.06.80. 1631. Marjeta, Refat, Sula, 23.06.74. 1718. Besarie, Bilal, Tusha, 19.03.21. 1544. Skender, Arif, Sherifi, 14.09.52. 1632. Medine, Xhevit, Sula, 25.12.63. 1719. Shaban, Han, Tusha, 18.03.82. 1545. Sonila, Resul, Sherifi, 28.01.77. 1633. Miliano, Kujtim, Sula, 12.09.82. 1720. Selim, Limon, Tusha, 25.08.68. 1546. Vjollca, Hajredin, Sherifi, 05.09.72. 1634. Pembe, Haxhi, Sula, 17.01.62. 1721. Han, Limon, Tusha, 04.03.34. 1547. Xhevat, Mustafa, Sherifi, 15.05.42. 1635. Refat, Sula, 22.03.51. 1722. Alma, Rifat, Tusha, 04.07.74. 1548. Yllka, Rexhep, Sherifi, 07.05.75. 1636. Shefqet, Ismail, Sula, 01.02.55. 1723. Barije, Sali, Tusha, 04.07.74. 1549. Zeqir, Rexhep, Sherifi, 03.06.30. 1637. Shkelqim, Nazmi, Sula, 13.07.70. 1724. Alfred, Han, Tusha, 10.03.74. 1550. Mimoza, Murat, Shima, 24.12.78. 1638. Sokol, Nazmi, Sula, 22.02.83. 1725. Dritan, Han, Tusha, 15.04.77. 1551. Edmond, Murat, Shima, 07.01.82. 1639. Sonila, Sula, 03.02.80. 1726. Shkelqim, Han, Tusha, 14.04.79. 1552. Fatmira, Murat, Shima, 04.10.83. 1640. Valbona, Sula, 06.04.78. 1727. Selim, Han, Tusha, ?. 1553. Murat, Qamil, Shima, 31.12.55. 1641. Vera, Sula, 29.12.62. 1728. Besarije, Sali, Tusha, 18.03.71. 1554. Merjeme, Abedin, Shima, 22.04.59. 1642. Vojsava, Pelivan, Sula, 03.02.79. 1729. Imer, Hysen, Tusha, 24.06.60. 1555. Mimoza, Murat, Shima, 24.12.78. 1643. Ylli, Ismail, Sula, 22.03.66. 1730. Fatmira, Asllan, Tusha, 05.04.65. 1556. Qani, Idriz, Shino, 12.04.52. 1644. Zana, Islam, Sula, 18.03.76. 1731. Shqipe, Rexhep, Uba, 03.02.52. 1557. Aurora, Shino, 27.10.83. 1645. Zyhra, Beqir, Sula, 05.05.24. 1732. Lulezim, Avdyl, Uba, 27.06.71. 1558. Misiko, Qani, Shino, 29.11.77. 1646. Resul, Sulejman, Sulejmani, 07.04.34. 1733. Elvis, Avdyl, Uba, 27.05.77. 1559. Riza, Rexh, Shira, 29.01.59. 1647. Dashamira, Sotir, Sulejmani, 27.07.52. 1734. Albert, Avdyl, Uba, 11.09.69. 1560. Natasha, Bajram, Shira, 24.05.57. 1648. Isa, Qamil, Sulmina, 03.12.54. 1735. Zamira, Lutfi, Uba, 07.11.75. 1561. Zamira, Riza, Shira, 19.01.81. 1649. Skenderije, Servet, Sulmina, 01.05.55. 1736. Havzi, Xhelal, Uka, 10.09.48. 1562. Emerie, Hakik, Shira, 20.08.73. 1650. Fabjola, Isa, Sulmina, 06.02.79. 1737. Lume, Selman, Uka, 17.11.48. 1563. Lumturi, Fadil, Shira, 08.06.78. 1651. Enea, Isa, Sulmina, 14.04.80. 1738. Blerim, Havzi, Uka, 07.10.70. 1564. Agron, Bajram, Shkalla, 01.06.57. 1652. Nertila, Hava, Sulovari, 14.08.79. 1739. Mimoza, Havzi, Uka, 13.06.81. 1565. Gjyle, Sadik, Shkalla, 27.12.63. 1653. Sonila, Naim, Sulovari, 29.08.77. 1740. Yltez, Hekuran, Uka, 24.03.78. 1566. Elert, Agron, Shkalla, 04.02.83. 1654. Skender, Ismail, Tafaj, 06.05.30. 1741. Drita, Ibrahim, Vaidllari, 11.01.59. 1567. Hava, Mas-har, Shkoza, 20.06.61. 1655. Tahir, Zenel, Tahiri, 21.05.55. 1742. Haxhi, Mehmet, Vathi, 23.07.50. 1568. ???, ???, ???, 23.06.65. 1656. Safete, Shefit, Tahiri, 28.01.64. 1743. Vjollca, Petrit, Vathi, 03.06.53. 1569. Fatmira, Ruzhdi, Shoshari, 04.10.65. 1657. Fation, Tahi, Tahiri, 10.01.77. 1744. Klodian, Haxhi, Vathi, 13.07.79. 1570. Ladimir, Shoshari, 04.04.71. 1658. Llesh, Zef, Tahiri, 25.10.54. 1745. Aldo, Haxhi, Vathi, 03.11.80. 1571. Mimoza, Ruzhdi, Shoshari, 21.02.74. 1659. Tefik, Hekuran, Taraj, 02.01.35. 1746. Aferdita, Velaj, 29.10.56. 1572. Agim, Gone, Shtylla, 15.07.65. 1660. Adile, Karafil, Taraj, 05.01.44. 1747. Engjellushe, Myslim, Visha, 06.02.55. 1573. Flutura, Files, Shtylla, 20.04.67. 1661. Jorgo, Tefik, Taraj, 27.09.65. 1748. Genci, Xhemal, Visha, 03.04.78. 1574. Gani, Fejzo, Shtylla, 20.04.19. 1662. Mimoza, Tefik, Taraj, 26.10.75. 1749. Vasilika, Thoma, Vllaha, 25.12.46. 1575. Kafaze, Kapo, Shtylla, 01.06.18. 1663. Valbona, Tefik, Taraj, 10.07.78. 1750. Sadete, Myslim, Vogli, 15.04.38. 1576. Rexhep, Gani, Shtylla, 04.03.56. 1664. Xhavit, Dali, Tatraku, 07.02.34. 1751. Shpetim, Hamid, Vogli, 26.09.75. 1577. Dile, Zenel, Shtylla, 30.12.59. 1665. Josif, Vangjel, Tiko, 20.09.48. 1752. Tone, Rahman, Vrapi, 26.06.56. 1578. Entela, Rexhep, Shtylla, 10.03.82. 1666. Vjollca, Ligor, Tiko, 07.04.50. 1753. ali, Jonuz, Vrapi, 09.06.51. 1579. Mustafa, Kadri, Shtylla, 13.10.69. 1656. Armando, Josif, Tiko, 08.05.74. 1754. Albana, Avdyl, Vrapi, 06.11.72. 1580. Anila, Petrit, Shtylla, 13.02.73. 1668. Rovena, Josif, Tiko, 21.08.79. 1755. Hazbi, Asllan Vruzhda, 29.01.53. 1581. Dritan, Kadri, Shtylla, 11.08.77. 1669. Artan, Haxhi, Tila, 04.03.73. 1756. Donika, Kostaq, Vruzhda, 10.02.56. 1582. Xhemal, Mehmet, Shullazi, 24.08.51. 1670. Isak, Ajet, Toci, 12.07.70. 1757. Rejnaldo. Hazbi, Vruzhda, 27.04.82. 1583. Emine, Hysen, Shullazi, 13.11.50. 1671. Shqiponja, Zenel, Toci, 02.09.70. 1758. Njazi, Asllan, Vruzhja, 05.03.46. 1584. Igli, Xhemal, Shullazi, 09.08.74. 1672. Nazmi, Jusuf, Tola. 1759. Mediha, Shaferdin, Vruzhja, 14.03.50. 1585. Pada, Xhemal, Shullazi, 19.05.79. 1673. Merita, Kadri, Tola. 1760. Rozeta, Niazi, Vruzhja, 04.04.73. 1586. Ramazan, Mexhit, Shushku, 14.03.61. 1674. Matilda, Nazmi, Tola. 1761. Gentiana, Niazi, Vruzhja, 04.07.75. 1587. Nazmije, Qemal, Shushku, 24.06.68. 1675. Sefer, Izet, Tomja, 10.12.31. 1762. Oriola, Niazi, Vruzhja, 21.09.80. 1588. Keidi, Bujar, Skendo, 10.07.83. 1676. Teuta, Hamdi, Tomja, 14.12.31. 1763. Besnik, Abdulla, Xhafa, 06.06.63. 1589. Mustafa, Muhamet, Skera, 28.09.63. 1677. Aferdita, Sefer, Tomja, 17.08.55. 1764. Kadife, Ramadan, Xhafa, 27.10.62. 1590. Qamile, Beqir, Skera, 25.10.65. 1678. Agron, Sefer, Tomja, 27.04.60. 1765. Rasim, Abdulla, Xhafa, 17.08.72. 1591. Myrvete, Rexh, Skira, 23.08.61. 1679. Jani, Naum, Tona, 21.03.58. 1766. Suzana, Xhafa, 04.05.79. 1592. Gani, Adem, Skudrinja, 05.05.39. 1680. Nazmije, Nimet, Topalli, 18.11.73. 1767. Aferdita, Asllan, Xhaferaj, 20.12.72. 1593. Myzejen, Ali, Skudrinja, 22.04.60. 1681. Amaroldo, Clirim, Topalli, 24.04.77. 1768. Agim, Sulo, Xhaferaj, 16.07.64. 1594. Elena, Efter, Sojli, 28.06.70. 1682. Artur, Tush, Topuzi, 17.04.70. 1769. Albana, Dylber, Xhaferaj, 16.10.80. 1595. Drita, Mustafa, Sopoti, 09.09.48. 1683. Mine, Qemal, Topuzi, 01.12.75. 1770. Brikena, Xhaferaj, 30.12.76. 1596. Fatos, Adem, Sopoti, 17.01.80. 1684. Tush, Topuzi, 21.04.40. 1771. Fidarie, Mehmet, Xhaferaj, 08.06.50. 1597. Lirim, Adem, Sopoti, 23.10.83. 1685. Darije, Topuzi, 06.01.43. 1772. Halil, Sulo, Xhaferaj, 08.04.49. 1598. Bedri, Ramazan, Spahiu, 03.06.57. 1686. Blerim, Zylyf, Tora, 01.12.62. 1773. Hidajet, Halil, Xhaferaj, 30.06.77. 1599. Mejte, Hamdi, Spahiu, 16.02.64. 1687. Zylyf, Rexhep, Tora, 01.07.35. 1774. Luan, Sulo, Xhaferaj, 23.06.71. 1600. Besnik, Nazmi, Spahiu, 25.04.56. 1688. Hazhire, Hasan, Tora, 13.02.40. 1775. Muharrem, Halil, Xhaferaj, 24.09.65. 1601. Naxhije, Mazllem, Spahiu, 23.08.54. 1689. Bajram, Qazim, Tori, 18.03.60. 1776. Myruete, Xhaferaj, 02.11.80. 1602. Fatjon, Besnik, Spahiu, 09.03.83. 1690. Minushe, Demir, Tori, 02.03.67. 1777. Nexhip, Sulo, Xhaferaj, 19.02.67. 1603. Florjan, Besnik, Spahiu, 09.03.83. 1691. Qazim, Bajram, Tori, 10.05.23. 1778. Qamil, Sulo, Xhaferaj, 10.05.60. 1604. Isamil, Xhaferr, Spahiu, 28.06.52. 1692. Shegushe, Adem, Tori, 05.09.37. 1779. Shirko, Besim, Xhaferaj, 31.12.33. 1605. Lumturi, Xhaferr, Spahiu, 21.03.62. 1693. Flutura, Zylyf, Toro, 18.05.65. 1780. Vjollca, Halil, Xhaferaj, 07.08.80. 1606. Elton, Ismail, Spahiu, 12.12.82. 1694. Bukuroshe, Muhamet, Toshkezi, 1781. bujar, Dervish, Xhakani, 04.12.68. 1607. Vasil, Josif, Spirollari, 06.01.49. 22.04.61. 1782. Merita, Kamer, Xhakani, 10.08.71. 1608. Vionera, Petro, Spirollari, 06.05.54. 1695. Zaim, Xhemali, Tota, 14.06.56. 1783. Abedin, Serjan, Xhambazi, 04.06.19. 1609. Blendi, Vasil, Spirollari, 11.08.79. 1696. Shyqyrije, Mehdi, Tota, 09.06.61. 1784. Arjan, Zenel, Xhambazi, 11.04.78. 1610. Ilir, Thanas, Spirollari, 01.02.61. 1697. Sabri, Xhemali, Tota, 05.02.67. 1785. Besnik, Abedin, Xhambazi, 13.06.69. 1611. Thanas, Ligor, Spirollari, 29.04.36. 1698. Bije, Elmaz, Tota, 20.04.30. 1786. Drita, Ferit, Xhambazi, 20.06.66. 1612. Laureta, Vasil, Spirollari, 09.05.74. 1699. Bashkim, Xhemali, Tota, 01.02.71. 1787. Drita, Kasem, Xhambazi, 01.11.53. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E971 1788. Fatjon, Aqif, Xhambazi, 16.07.80. 2. Farije, Sinan, Ahmetaj, 01.04.65x. 90. Nik, Pal, Dedndreaj, 04.09.78x. 1789. Haziz, Abedin, Xhambazi, 05.11.52. 3. Kujtim, Hamdi, Ahmeti, 23.04.61x. 91. Marta, Pal, Dedndreaj, 26.07.83x. 1790. Ilir, Haziz, Xhambazi, 27.03.71. 4. Valdete, Halit, Ahmeti, 23.04.63x. 92. Marjana, Pal, Dedndreaj, 26.07.83x. 1791. Kadri, Abedin, Xhambazi, 30.09.59. 5. Neje, Alush, Alili, 11.09.33x. 93. Xhovalin, Pal, Dedndreaj, 27.02.69x. 1792. Perian, Adem, Xhambazi, 23.08.68. 6. Ilir, Xhevdet, Aliu, 27.01.75x. 94. Lul, Mehill, Dedndreaj, 01.12.77x. 1793. Rabije, Nexhip, Xhambazi, 04.06.20. 7. Drita, Skender, Aliu, 05.08.73x. 95. Lazer, Pal, Dedndreaj, 01.04.65x. 1794. Sevdije, Izet, Xhambazi, 31.08.64. 8. Xhevat, Ali, Aliu, 20.05.43x. 96. Shega, Ramazan, Deliu, 14.11.66x. 1795. Shazije, Qamil, Xhambazi, 21.04.69. 9. Zymbyle, Kasem, Aliu, 20.04.48x. 97. Hajrije, Isuf, Deliu, 01.04.45x. 1796. Vedimir, Zenel, Xhambazi, 16.06.81. 10. Altin, Tajar, Allajbej, 29.01.73x. 98. Abaz, Demir, Deliu, 18.11.64x. 1797. Zamir, Zenel, Xhambazi, 23.06.76. 11. Andrea, Tajar, Allajbej, 19.05.67x. 99. Zagoll, Jonuz, Dervishi, 28.08.48x. 1798. Zana, Ruzhdi, Xhambazi, 01.08.72. 12. Aleksander, Elmaz, Allajbej, 15.06.67x. 100. Mimoza, Halil, Dervishi, 09.04.54x. 1799. Zenel, Abedin, Xhambazi, 28.10.54. 13. Mustafa, Rifat, Allmuca, 14.01.74x. 101. Elidon, Zagoll, Dervishi, 11.10.80x. 1800. Hysen, Abdyl, Xhanija, 06.02.41. 14. Xhevrije, Hamdi, Allmuca, 06.04.77x. 102. Esmeralda, Zagoll, Dervishi, 01.11.76x. 1801. Emine, Rexhep, Xhanija, 07.04.55. 15. Shaje, Zenel, Allmuca, 07.03.44x. 103. Hamide, Josuf, Difi, 02.02.38x. 1802. Gezim, Alizot, Xhaxha, 25.11.45. 16. Bujana, Idriz, Avdia, 02.11.78x. 104. Dalip, Sadik, Doci, 07.01.35x. 1803. Doloreza, Ali, Xhaxha, 17.02.56. 17. Merita, Idriz, Avdia, 15.04.63x. 105. Dyzene, Ramazan, Doci, 19.11.37x. 1804. Artur, Gezim, Xhaxha, 23.05.74. 18. Dashnor, Idriz, Avdia, 16.09.66x. 106. Fatbardha, Qemal, Dokolli, 01.01.69x. 1805. Vangjel, Dhoske, Xhoga, 27.08.44. 19. Lazime, Hysni, Avdia, 20.06.66x. 107. Agim, Jashar, Duka, 08.01.51x. 1806. Drita, Ali, Xhoga, 27.09.48. 20. Idriz, Rexhep, Avdia, 05.06.37x. 108. Artan, Rexhep, Duka, 13.08.67x. 1807. Kostandine, Margarit, Xhoga, 11.05.05. 21. Vasili, Zak, Avdia, 06.07.33x. 109. Liljana, Rexhep, Duka, 25.05.62x. 1808. Besnik, Ahmet, Xhoga, 27.04.65. 22. Mendu, Idriz, Avdia, 31.03.60x. 110. Loreta, Sami, Duka, 23.12.75x. 1809. Marjeta, Rahman, Xhoga, 18.08.65. 23. Agron, Idriz, Avdia, 07.05.70x. 111. Aeron, Hamdi, Faruku, 17.12.66x. 1810. Rudina, Anstas, Xhoga, 17.08.71. 24. Fellenxa, Irfan, Avdia, 23.03.76x. 112. Miranda, Qazim, Faruku, 03.09.70x. 1811. Kujtim, Ali, Ylli, 28.04.60. 25. Rajmonda, Idriz, Avdia, 10.06.73x. 113. Hamdi, Ramazan, Faruku, 24.05.30x. 1812. Dallandyshe, Kadri, Ylli, 07.02.63. 26. Ermelinda, Idriz, Avdia, 01.07.75x. 114. Hane, Abaz, Faruku, 14.12.33x. 1813. Sheqere, Kujtim, Ylli, 17.11.83. 27. Ramadan, Abaz, Baca, 03.03.32x. 115. Tane, Muhamet, Ferati, 15.05.42x. 1814. Aishe, Haki, Ymeri, 22.05.61. 28. Shyqyri, Ramadan, Baca, 23.05.62x. 116. Belul, Raif, Fero, 26.08.55x. 1815. Besim, Shefqet, Ymeri, 04.02.62. 29. Flutra, Fiqiri, Baca, 02.08.62x. 117. Luljeta, Muco, Fero, 13.12.57x. 1816. Diana, Loni, Ymeri, 01.12.62. 30. Stela, Ramadan, Baca, 30.09.31x. 118. Ramazan, Zenel, Filja, 16.10.42x. 1817. Enverije, Malo, Ymeri, 07.03.83. 31. Naim, Hasan, Balliu, 24.02.77x. 119. Leme, Islam, Filja, 09.01.53x. 1818. Faik, Shefqet, Ymeri, 10.04.57. 32. Fidane, Elez, Balliu, 15.10.74x. 120. Behar, Ramazan, Filja, 28.04.72x. 1819. Gurie, Xhevdet, Ymeri, 13.07.68. 33. Sander, Preng, Baloj, 22.01.66x. 121. Bukurije, Mustafa, Filja, 17.12.71x. 1820. Ilir, Ymeri, 29.08.76. 34. Nurije, Qerim, Baloj, 04.05.68x. 122. Zenel, Ramazan, Filja, 26.04.74x. 1821. Ismet, Aqif, Ymeri, 30.10.63. 35. Nusha, Frok, Baloj, 10.06.42x. 123. Lavdije, Ramazan, Filja, 28.04.83x. 1822. Jalldez, Ramadan, Ymeri, 11.12.64. 36. Hysen, Ymer, Basha, 02.12.60x. 124. Hane, Sulejman, Furtuna, 04.04.30x. 1823. Malo, Zejni, Ymeri, 30.06.63. 37. Servete, Ahmet, Basha, 20.03.64x. 125. Farije, Dalip, Gjermenji, 01.04.31x. 1824. Natasha, Malo, Ymeri, 16.09.81. 38. Hasan, Ymer, Basha, 02.18.60x. 126. Haki, Xhelal, Gjermenji, 15.12.28x. 1825. Rita, Skender, Ymeri, 20.01.64. 39. Selime, Shyqyri, Basha, 02.08.69x. 127. Mirela, Pellumb, Gjypi, 28.08.67x. 1826. Robert, Safet, Ymeri, 14.02.64. 40. Ramazan, Ismail, Basha, 14.05.75x. 128. Ramazan, Sami, Gjypi, 24.08.65x. 1827. Rudina, Faik, Ymeri, 12.10.78. 41. Gjyle, Ismail, Basha, 03.01.73x. 129. Skender, Islam, Haka, 14.03.80x. 1828. Safet, Sjefget, Ymeri, 04.03.64. 42. Avni, Isail, Basha, 04.08.81x. 130. Anife, Hysen, Haka, 07.12.57x. 1829. Shpresa, Xhemi, Ymeri, 23.08.77. 43. Qemal, Sefedin, Bastriu, 19.04.69x. 131. Esmeralda, Skender, Haka, 20.07.80x. 1830. Silvana, Faik, Ymeri, 05.05.83. 44. Vjollca, Zeqir, Bastriu, 23.07.71x. 132. Sofije, Kalem, Haka, 05.04.25x. 1831. Suela, Faik, Ymeri, 02.01.78. 1832. Zamira, Besim, Ymeri, 09.05.83. 45. Bashkim, Sefedin, Bastriu, 11.06.82x. 133. Flora, Skender, Haka, 12.08.82x. 1833. Fatbardha, Maliq, Zajmi, 24.01.41. 46. Mimoza, Qerem, Bastriu, 12.01.73x. 134. Alban, Luan, Halili, 25.06.55x. 1834. Antoneta, Feti, Zajmi, 28.07.46. 47. Burbuqe, Muharem, Baushi, 13.11.46x. 135. Blerta, Kujtim, Halili, 03.03.77x. 1835. Fitnete, Jonuz, Zebi, 13.09.38. 48. Zyra, Mersin, Berisha, 13.04.56x. 136. Dhurata, Krenar, Halili, 21.06.82x. 1836. Albert, Abdulla, Zebi, 30.08.76. 49. Fetije, Ramadan, Berisha, 11.01.43x. 137. Elvin, Sinan, Halili, 01.09.81x. 1837. Skender, Hasan, Zela, 15.05.42. 50. Shpresa, Haxhi, Berisha, 30.01.76x. 138. Fadile, Xhemal, Halili, 29.03.54x. 1838. Fatmira, Mustafa, Zela, 02.03.52. 51. Petrit, Iljaz, Bicakani, 08.01.62x. 139. Fife, Isuf, Halilaj, 07.05.50x. 1839. Eltion, Skender, Zela, 26.10.73. 52. Valbona, Isa, Bicakani, 20.07.63x. 140. Gani, Zenel, Halilaj, 07.04.43x. 1840. Gerti, Skender, Zela, 27.05.78. 53. Xhevat, Ramazan, Braja, 20.01.61x. 141. Luan, Shaban, Halili, 05.05.53x. 1841. Margarita, Gani, Zelia, 07.12.67. 54. Vjollca, Myslym, Braja, 04.05.62x. 142. Maksim, Sinan, Halili, 25.03.77x. 1842. Muharrem, Skender, Zelija, 24.03.76. 55. Muhamet, Ramadan, Bregu, 15.09.45x. 143. Rudina, Luan, Halili, 15.03.78x. 1843. Sajmir, Skender, Zelija, 24.03.77. 56. Lefteri, Sefedin, Bregu, 03.10.30x. 144. Sinan, Shaban, Halili, 06.06.58x. 1844. Shefqet, Mehmet, Zeneli, 19.06.38. 57. Artana, Selman, Cali, 25.01.12x. 145. Novruz, Lutfi, Hamo, 10.04.38x. 1845. Shpetim, Shefqet, Zeneli, 01.04.61. 58. Agron, Fejzo, Canaj, 24.05.57x. 146. Zize, Novruz, Hamo, 07.10.62x. 1846. File, Qazim, Zenunaj, 10.07.27. 59. Engjellushe, Hydai, Canaj, 17.03.61x. 147. Hanushe, Novruz, Hamo, 04.10.80x. 1847. Shaje, Mehmet, Zenunaj, 01.02.50. 60. Hysen, Sadik, Cani, 06.09.55x. 148. Leonard, Novruz, Hamo, 23.10.83x. 1848. Suzana, Mehmet, Zenunaj, 01.01.54. 61. Kadri, Ramazan, Cani, 21.02.70x. 149. Qamil, Hamza, Hamzai, 04.07.32x. 1849. Ike, Mehmet, Zenunaj, 09.02.60. 62. Safiqete, Osman, Cani, 17.05.57x. 150. Mexhimore, Myrteza, Hamzai, 1850. Liljana, Mehmet, Zenunaj, 19.07.62. 63. Ermir, Hysen, Cani, 19.08.81x. 24.04.51x. 1851. Shaje, Mehmet, Zenunaj, 13.03.73. 64. Ismet, Sadik, Cani, 20.05.49x. 151. Vladimir, Qamil, Hamzai, 29.12.82x. 1852. File, Qazim, Zenunaj, 10.07.27. 65. Shukrije, Hajrulla, Cani, 10.10.48x. 152. Zabit, Myslym, Hamzaj, 04.04.53x. 1853. Fahri, Zhilla, 08.05.30. 66. Arben, Ismet, Cani, 24.04.69x. 153. Meleqe, Rapi, Hamzaj, 15.04.60x. 1854. Aterdita, Zhilla, 19.12.30. 67. Arjan, Ismet, Cani, 23.09.71x. 154. Lutfi, Sabri, Hanku, 04.04.33x. 1855. Armand, Zhilla, 13.05.59. 68. Valbona, Gani, Cani, 09.04.74x. 155. Hazbie, Zenel, Hanku, 03.04.34x. 1856. Ferdinand, Zhilla, 29.03.61. 69. Vladimir, Gaqe, Cecolli, 03.12.60x. 156. Amarda, Lutfi, Hanku, 20.07.69x. 1857. Ganimete, Zhilla, 04.12.62. 70. Vitore, Nevruz, Cecolli, 15.11.63x. 157. Petrit, Hekuran, Harxhiu, 11.09.39x. 1858. Zenepe, Zhilla, 05.01.62. 71. Tartar, Hamit, Celaj, 07.10.40x. 158. Drita, Izet, Harxhiu, 13.09.64x. 1859. Shahin, Mustafa, Zogu, 05.10.42. 72. Kadrije, Qemal, Celaj, 02.09.45x. 159. Hysen, Musa, Hasa, 17.13.51x. 1860. Sokol, Shahin, Zogu, 07.06.70. 73. Dritan, Tartar, Celaj, 02.09.72x. 160. Liza, Hekuran, Hasa, 03.10.55x. 1861. Vasfije, Bajram, Zogu, 27.06.46. 74. Kujtim, Garip, Cenolli, 02.03.37x. 161. Sajmir, Hysen, Hasa, 24.11.77x. 1862. Altin, Shahin, Zogu, 08.05.72. 75. Aferdita, Islam, Cenolli, 09.03.48x. 162. Rozina, Hysen, Hasa, 31.10.80x. 1863. Abedin, Riza, Zoto, 10.11.42. 76. Arben, Kujtim, Cenolli, 29.08.70x. 163. Shaqir, Osman, Hasa, 14.03.50x. 1864. Jane, Haki, Zoto, 02.08.49. 77. Lindita, Cuman, Cenolli, 29.02.64x. 164. Razie, Beqir, Hasa, 17.06.57x. 1865. Adriatik, Abedin, Zoto, 16.02.70. 78. Elton, Kujtim, Cenolli, 21.05.82x. 165. Markelen, Besim, Hasani, 10.08.74x. 1866. Mirela, Abedin, Zoto, 09.12.76. 79. Mimoza, Sefedin, Dajlani, 16.12.72x. 166. Idriz, Muharem, Hidri, 05.05.62x. 1867. Mynevere, Haki, Zoto, 27.06.20. 80. Mimoza, Sefedin, Dajlani, 16.12.72x. 167. Violeta, Bajram, Hidri, 17.07.66x. 1868. Agim, Riza, Zoto, 01.10.47. 81. Sefedin, Nazif, Daljani, 17.02.42x. 168. Arjan, Iljaz, Hoxha, 20.07.65x. 82. Feride, Abedin, Daljani, 12.05.80x. 169. Veli, Muke, Hoxha, 03.03.67x. 83. Ardjan, Sefedin, Daljani, 12.03.69x. 170. Lulzime, Shefqet, Hymeri, 30.11.72x. LISTA VOTUESVE SIPAS REGJISTRIT TE 84. Rudina, Ramazan, Daljani, 18.06.71x. 171. Reshite, Maliq, Hysenaj, 30.11.62x. GJENDJES CIVILE QENDRA E VOTIMIT 85. Zef, Mehill, Dedaj, 30.08.40x. 172. Bujar, Mitat, Ibrahimllari, 20.09.69x. 122 VOTUES ME BANIM TE 86. Elsa, Zef, Dedaj, 29.12.74x. 173. Kozeta, Elmaz, Ibrahimllari, 21.07.68x. PERKOHSHEM 87. Silvana, Zef, Dedaj, 06.05,81x 174. Ahmet, Qemal, Ibro, 02.01.56x. Nr., Emri, Atesia, Mbiemri, Datelindja 88. Pal, Lin, Dedaj, 17.11.55x. 175. Zhuljeta, Qerim, Ibro, 20.10.65x. 1. Enver, Beslim, Ahmetaj, 20.06.59x. 89. Roza, Fran, Dedaj, 10.03.62x. 176. Mimoza, Halim, Iljazi, 12.03.64x. E972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 177. Pellumb, Gani, Kalemi, 01.12.57x. 265. Kristul, Apostol, Minga, 24.10.44x. 352. Klodjan, Bedri, Shehu, 02.06.79x. 178. Vera, Halit, Kalemi, 23.02.62x. 266. Nexhmie, Qamil, Minga, 13.03.54x. 353. Paqize, Arif, Sherifi, 25.11.57x. 179. Viron, Pellumb, Kalemi, 28.12.83x. 267. Dorina, Kristul, Minga, 16.11.83x. 354. Lumturi, Sali, Sherifi, 04.02.64x. 180. Gani, Xhelal, Kalemi, 16.02.30x. 268. Drita, Ramadan, Muharemi, 03.01.50x. 355. Selvije, Mersin, Sherifi, 21.08.68x. 181. Halime, Haxhi, Kalemi, 01.11.34x. 269. Edmond, Gurali, Muharemi, 11.01.82x. 356. Gani, Adem, Shkodrina, 03.05.39x. 182. Myftar, Veli, Kamberi, 24.05.47x. 270. Manjola, Bashkim, Muharemi, 357. Myzejen, Ali, Shkodrina, 22.04.60x. 183. File, Hysen, Kamberi, 28.12.52x. 09.09.82x. 358. Merita, Musa, Shra, 23.12.59x. 184. Besnik, Nazif, Kapllani, 23.04.39x. 271. Sadete, Gurali, Muharemi, 09.09.82x. 359. Behar, Zeqir, Shushku, 20.05.55x. 185. Fatime, Riza, Kapllani, 03.09.59x. 272. Fatime, Hamdi, Mulleti, 26.11.64x. 360. Ismete, Qazim, Shushku, 06.10.56x. 186. Artur, Fuat, Karamani, 06.02.72x. 273. Bajram, Aziz, Murati, 31.01.30x. 361. Plorat, Behar, Shushku, 24.12.80x. 187. Firdes, Mersin, Karamani, 16.03.72x. 274. Urani, Miti, Murati, 18.08.32x. 362. Matilda, Behar, Shushku, 28.06.83x. 188. Namik, Faik, Kita, 20.05.60x. 275. Kujtim, Skender, Mustafai, 12.07.81x. 363. Fatbardh, Ymer, Sokolaj, 02.04.70x. 189. Vitore, Nikoll, Kita, 11.01.81x. 276. Tushe, Hasan, Mustafai, 12.02.20x. 364. Valbona, Ymer, Sokolaj, 02.06.81x. 190. Faik, Elmaz, Kita, 10.10.74x. 277. Bujar, Skender, Mustafai, 11.04.72x. 365. Rudina, Sulejman, Sokolaj, 02.12.70x. 191. Hanke, Ali, Kita, 08.01.20x. 278. Skender, Kasem, Mustafai, 18.03.54x. 366. Hamet, Hajrulla, Sokoli, 13.08.66x. 192. Selman, Hamet, Kllojka, 20.01.67x. 279. Skender, Ismail, Mustafaj, 06.05.31x. 367. Sanije, Estref, Sokoli, 03.08.41x. 193. Fiqirete, Xhelal, Kllojka, 17.06.73x. 280. Nife, Ramazan, Mustafaj, 18.08.47x. 368. Burbuqe, Hajrulla, Sokoli, 24.11.70x. 194. Shefqet, Ramiz, Koci, 04.06.56x. 281. Shpetim, Arshi, Nazifi, 12.10.80x. 369. Entela, Hajrulla, Sokoli, 01.10.81x. 195. Majlinda, Nexhip, Koci, 17.05.67x. 282. Shpresa, Arshi, Nazifi, 03.10.78x. 370. Fredi, Ramazan, Sopoti, 11.01.81x. 196. Reme, Xheladin, Koci, 10.09.27x. 283. Gezim, Demir, Nazifi, 29.08.60x. 371. Sanije, C¸ elo, Sopoti, 21.10.50x. 197. Nazif, Ramiz, Koci, 02.03.63x. 284. Nurije, Zini, Nazifi, 06.03.61x. 372. Viron, Mefail, Stefani, 13.08.66x. 198. Halit, Nexhip, Koci, 12.05.32x. 285. Mahmudije, Shefqet, Nazifi, 14.05.36x. 373. Arta, Nevruz, Stefani, 05.05.67x. 199. Agron, Riza, Koci, 28.01.70x. 286. Shaban, Nevruz, Nazifllari, 13.04.45x. 374. Sulltane, Avdulla, Sula, 17.04.41x. 200. Silvana, Agim, Koci, 14.12.74x. 287. Mereme, Ibrahi, Nazifllari, 18.03.54x. 375. Ylli, Hysni, Sulo, 05.05.74x. 201. Gjyle, Halim, Koci, 15.06.42x. 288. Zoi, Mark, Ndrepepaj, 17.08.45x. 376. Alma, Qemal, Sulo, 13.06.75x. 202. Astrit, Halit, Koci, 03.04.64x. 289. Ismail, Zenel, Nika, 15.03.43x. 377. Xhemal, Mustafa, Tafani, 22.08.68x. 203. Xhemile, Ramadan, Koci, 31.08.63x. 290. Barije, Shaban, Nika, 01.05.54x. 378. Miranda, Demir, Tafani, 15.04.79x. 204. Jemine, Halit, Koci, 04.09.58x. 291. Agron, Ismail, Nika, 05.08.75x. 379. Valbona, Tofik, Tare, 10.07.79x. 205. Ervin, Zenun, Kodra, 16.01.73x. 292. Nexhmije, Ismail, Nika, 21.11.73x. 380. Tefik, Hekuran, Tare, 02.10.35x. 206. Suela, Enver, Kodra, 14.09.79x. 293. Tasim, Ismail, Nika, 21.03.80x. 381. Adile, Karafil, Tare, 05.10.44x. 207. Bashkim, Halil, Koka, 01.12.67x. 294. Shpend, Bajram, Papa, 08.08.67x. 382. Agron, Sali, Titi, 07.10.77x. 208. Majlinda, Kadri, Koka, 10.01.81x. 295. Skender, Halit, Pasha, 12.04.62x. 383. Mirand, Pellumb, Titi, 04.06.82x. 209. Arta, Ram, Koka, 22.06.81x. 296. Shpresa, Rexhep, Pasha, 05.06.64x. 384. Tomor, Qazim, Tori, 02.09.63x. 210. Halil, Hamza, Koka, 16.03.38x. 297. Liljana, Rexhep, Pojani, 23.04.50x. 385. Lutfije, Ymer, Tori, 26.04.63x. 211. Sanije, Dash, Koka, 13.02.49x. 298. Enver, Haxhi, Pojani, 14.03.53x. 386. Bedri, Zyber, Tori, 30.01.61x. 387. Valbona, Hasan, Tori, 14.09.69x. 212. Bedrije, Halil, Koka, 15.10.74x. 299. Ramije, Vait, Pasho, 04.03.27x. 388. Shefqet, Adem, Toshkezi, 22.06.39x. 213. Gezim, Halil, Koka, 20.10.70x. 300. Luan, Zenel, Pasho, 22.08.73x. 389. Bajame, Fadil, Tufa, 11.08x. 214. Aferita, Halil, Koka, 20.06.80x. 301. Erjona, Agim, Pasho, 02.10.77x. 390. Haxhi, Osmam, Tuti, 20.06.56x. 215. Fetije, Halil, Koka, 06.05.53x. 302. Adriana, Ali, Peci, 15.06.72x. 391. Kumrije, Tush, Tuti, 07.07.55x. 216. Reiz, Tare, Kokallaj, 16.12.36x. 303. Greta, Sherif, Preza, 02.02.52x. 392. Fatime, Hasan, Xhafa, 08.04.48x. 217. Farfuri, Sefer, Kokallaj, 13.01.47x. 304. Agim, Mirash, Qehaja, 20.06.51x. 393. Agim, Bajrama, Xhambazi, 20.01.55x. 218. Valbona, Reiz, Kokallaj, 22.09.72x. 305. Drane, Memet, Qehaja, 03.08.30x. 394. Ajrije, Ruzhdi, Xhambazi, 11.10.60x. 219. Ervin, Zenun, Kodra, 16.01.73x. 306. Genti, Agim, Qehaja, 14.04.83x. 395. Dile, Kasem, Xheleku, 10.02.20x. 220. Suela, Enver, Kodra, 14.09.79x. 307. Hekuran, Ramadan, Qerimi, 13.01.46x. 396. Afrim, Xhemal, Xhemali, 05.09.70x. 221. Bashkim, Halil, Koka, 01.12.67x. 308. Fiqiret, Ramadan, Qerimi, 07.08.39x. 397. Veli, Haxhi, Ylli, 27.09.32x. 222. Majlinda, Kadri, Koka, 10.01.81x. 309. Fatime, Xhemal, Qerimi, 05.10.39x. 398. Zylfe, Shaban, Ylli, 06.05.45x. 223. Arta, Ram, Koka, 22.06.81x. 310. Lulzim, Fiqeret, Qerimi, 15.07.73x. 399. Zihni, Xhemal, Ymeri, 31.12.31x. 224. Halil, Hamza, Koka, 16.03.38x. 311. Florinda, Besim, Qerimi, 06.10.76x. 400. Nevrez, Beqir, Ymeri, 31.01.40x. 225. Sanije, Dash, Koka, 13.02.49x. 312. Artur, Hekuran, Qerimi, 26.06.77x. 401. Kujtim, Zihni, Ymeri, 07.10.75x. 226. Bedrije, Halil, Koka, 15.10.74x. 313. Elvira, Demir, Qerimi, 12.02.77x. 402. Donika, Ramazan, Ymeri, 12.64.83x. 227. Gezim, Halil, Koka, 20.10.70x. 314. Elvira, Demir, Qerimi, 12.02.77x. 403. Xhemal, Shefqet, Ymeri, 23.03.59x. 228. Aferita, Halil, Koka, 20.06.80x. 315. Hajrije, Zini, Qerimi, 15.10.58x. 404. Nexhmije, Skender, Ymeri, 10.01.62x. 229. Fetije, Halil, Koka, 06.05.53x. 316. Bujar, Meleq, Qerimi, 17.10.80x. 405. Arjan, Xhemal, Ymeri, 04.04.80x. 230. Reiz, Tare, Kokallaj, 16.12.36x. 317. Meleq, Shefqet, Qerimi, 11.09.46x. 406. Balleza, Met, Ymeri, 01.04.80x. 231. Farfuri, Sefer, Kokallaj, 13.01.47x. 318. Zamir, Meleq, Qerimi, 11.10.72x. 232. Valbona, Reiz, Kokallaj, 22.09.72x. 319. Shaqir, Adem, Qerollari, 14.10.66x. f 233. Dukate, Lulash, Kola, 10.09.67x. 320. Mimoza, Hysen, Qerollari, 21.03.70x. 234. Frok, Gjok, Kola, 02.03.35x. 321. Shyqyrie, Shaqir, Qerolli, 24.04.79x. ON THE PHYSICS OLYMPIAD 235. Age, Fran, Kola, 10.05.45x. 322. Adriatik, Agim, Rakipi, 09.12.72x. 236. Robert, Frok, Kola, 25.12.66x. 323. Merita, Sefedin, Rakipi, 23.11.76x. HON. RUSH D. HOLT 237. Ladjola, Ramazan, Kora, 24.04.72x. 324. Artan, Agim, Rakipi, 21.01.79x. OF NEW JERSEY 238. Albana, Ramazan, Kora, 09.08.72x. 325. Fatmira, Bato, Rakipi, 17.02.62x. 239. Besnik, SAli, Kovaci, 15.04.57x. 326. Majlinda, Pellumb, Rexha, 25.03.86x. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 240. Nexhmie, Riza, Kovaci, 22.03.60x. 327. Agim, Sali, Rexha, 29.10.50x. Friday, May 25, 2001 241. Hatixhe, Avdyl, Kovaci, 01.11.33x. 328. Bukurije, Oran, Rexha, 03.05.50x. 242. Beslim, Beslim, Kovaci, 24.08.81x. 329. Arben, Agim, Rexha, 12.10.69x. Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- 243. Aleks, Fatosh, Lecaj, 20.01.54x. 330. Anila, Rexhep, Rexha, 12.05.69x. gratulate and celebrate the achievements of 244. Gezim, Hekuran, Lifo, 28.10.60x. 331. Liljana, Agim, Rexha, 02.10.73x. the 24-high school students of the United 245. Gjinovefa, Daljan, Lifo, 02.11.64x. 332. Pellumb, Sali, Rexha, 09.10.53x. States Physics Team. 246. Selman, Mamut, Lika, 02.06.60x. 333. Lirije, Ramadan, Rexha, 19.09.56x. This is a wonderful opportunity to extol the 247. Xhevaire, Hamdi, Lika, 11.02.69x. 334. Sali, Zyber, Rexha, 15.01.18x. best in American education, which these stu- 248. Evelina, Anastas, Likollari, 31.03.66x. 335. Astrit, Agim, Rexha, 15.12.67x. dents represent. They inspire us as they learn 249. Arife, Skender, Lila, 03.03.30x. 336. Lumturi, Qemal, Rexha, 11.11.75x. to ask the questions of science to explore, in- 250. Violeta, Gani, Lila, 07.07.51x. 337. Meleqe, Demir, Rinxhi, 31.11.51x. 251. Ervin, Arife, Lila, 27.12.82x. 338. Viktor, Llesh, Ruci, 25.07.59x. vestigate, and discover. Let us keep these stu- 252. Gaqo, Gani, Lila, 05.01.27x. 339. Argjentina, Pashk, Ruci, 25.07.59x. dents and their accomplishments in mind as 253. Ali, Gani, Loka, 15.09.81x. 340. Alma, Nikoll, Ruci, 07.02.83x. was we discuss the future of American edu- 254. Fiqirete, Jonuz, Loka, 16.10.59x. 341. Nazmije, Qamil, Rugja, 29.09.82x. cation in the coming months. 255. Tomor, Skender, Loshi, 13.06.67x. 342. Gentjan, Sabri, Rugja, 20.09.75x. I am proud to be the Representative of two 256. Fatmira, Haki, Lumani, 23.02.55x. 343. Mehmet, Faslli, Sadiku, 12.09.25x. of the members of the team—Daniel J. Peng 257. Marsela, Resmi, Lumani, 06.03.81x. 344. Sanije, Rapi, Sadiku, 06.05.28x. of Englishtown, N.J. and Jennifer H. Hou of 258. Petrit, Shaban, Mamudi, 13.02.64x. 345. Luan, Hamit, Sadiku, 09.04.63x. Plainsboro, N.J. 259. Vjollca, Sinan, Mamudi, 10.01.59x. 346. Nexhmie, Shaban, Sadiku, 01.09.63x. 260. Shaban, Sefer, Mamudi, 10.06.31x. 347. Kadri, Asllan, Salcku, 10.04.35x. Daniel, who is a senior at Manalapan High 261, Suela, Kujtim, Manushi, 06.06.81x. 348. Brunilda, Ferit, Salku, 24.09.74x. School, is an avid debater as well as a strong 262. Rozina, Shytan, Mehilli, 25.09.76x. 349. Ylli, Hamit, Shara, 07.06.55x. science student. Jennifer, a student at West 263. Festim, Vasfi, Meta, 16.11.74x. 350. Bedri, Bajram, Shehu, 03.04.47x. Windsor-Plainsboro High School, is also a tal- 264. Kozeta, Banush, Meta, 09.06.75x. 351. Nekije, Bajram, Shehu, 09.01.56x. ented musician. She plays both the piano and CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E973 the violin. Both students have won countless Law, where he has served as a tenured pro- roots, extends into the world of academics, awards and honors. I am proud to know that fessor on both faculties for the past 11 years. with Bersoff proteges teaching at great Col- Daniel and Jennifer represent the future faces A pioneer in the field of Law & Psychology, leges and Universities across the country. of science. Dr. Bersoff has taught undergraduate, grad- Please join me in applauding the 35 year I hope that my colleagues in the House will uate and law students as well as practicing career of a gifted and generous scholar and join me in extending our congratulations to the psychologists and attorneys for over 35 years. practitioner in the fields of Law & Psychology. United States Physics Team and wish them In his distinguished teaching career, he has Donald Bersoff has worked extremely hard to well as they travel and compete in the Inter- taught courses in Ethics and Professional Re- reach this momentous occasion. Again quoting national Physics Olympiad this summer. sponsibility, Mental health Law, Criminal Law, from the Presidential Citation Dr. Bersoff re- On this day as we celebrate the scientific Forensic Psychology, Legal and Civil Rights of ceived from the American Psychological Asso- achievements of our students, I would like to the Mentally Ill, and advanced seminars in So- ciation: ‘‘In so many areas of his life, he has direct the attention of my colleagues to the cial Science Applications to Law. He has also challenged individuals to ‘try to make what is policy statement of the Physics Olympiad, been active in the clinical arena, supervising thinkable, doable.’ His life serves as a testa- which has been signed by 18 scientific soci- school psychology interns as well as super- ment to that challenge.’’ eties representing more than half a million vising attorneys in practice clinics. Dr. Bersoff f people. is a diplomate of the American Board of Pro- COMMUNITY RAIL LINE It states: ‘‘As Congress considers the future fessional Psychology and is also admitted to RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT of the Elementary and Secondary Education practice law in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Dis- Act and other education legislation this year, trict of Columbia, and before the United States we urge Congress to maintain support for pro- Supreme Court. In fact, in his years of legal HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING grams which benefit K–12 science and math practice, has written 25 amicus briefs to the OF MISSISSIPPI education, particularly professional develop- Supreme Court. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment programs for teachers and the prepara- Dr. Bersoff was an invited participant in the Friday, May 25, 2001 tion of new teachers.’’ 1994 American Psychological Association As- Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, as you know, f sembly for the 21st Century, and has been there are many components to our transpor- listed in Who’s Who in America for 15 years. tation infrastructure upon which we all rely IN HONOR OF DONALD N. He is the recipient of scores of teaching heavily. However, in many cities and towns BERSOFF, PHD., JD awards, and is a Fellow of all the major orga- across this great nation, the increased need nizations in both law & psychology. His publi- for transportation infrastructure has caused HON. CHAKA FATTAH cations number in the hundreds, including the some of our modes of transportation to conflict OF PENNSYLVANIA leading text book for the teaching of Ethics to with the general function of the other. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES psychologists, and the leading treatise on Throughout history as the United States ex- Friday, May 25, 2001 mental health law for his home state of Penn- panded, much of the growth could be attrib- sylvania. uted to the rail lines. The railroad was the vital Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to As a psychologist and attorney, Dr. Bersoff economic link for many communities. There- recognize a truly remarkable man, one who has devoted significant time and effort to facili- fore the railroads were often the focal point of genuinely exemplifies what it means to be a tating interdisciplinary cooperation between many downtowns. Today, with an increased teacher, mentor, and scholar. these two great professions. Dr. Bersoff was use in automobiles for surface transportation Donald N. Bersoff, who is both a psycholo- the American Psychological Association’s first purposes, these rail lines have become quite gist and lawyer, will be retiring this month from general counsel, directed that organization’s problematic. However, this is no fault of the academic life and from his position as Director Ethics Committee for over a decade, and railroad. Railroads in this country still meet of the dual degree program in Law & Psy- served on the Association’s Board of Directors vital needs for both cargo and passenger chology co-sponsored by Drexel University from 1994 to 1997. In fact, in December 2000, transport. Many rail lines have divided down- and Villanova University School of Law, both Dr. Bersoff was awarded a Presidential Cita- town areas in half, while providing virtually no of which are in the great State of Pennsyl- tion by the American Psychological Associa- service to the downtown area. There are mul- vania. tion which aptly summed up his remarkable tiple dangers incurred when this happens. Rail The son of first-generation Americans, Don- list of accomplishments by concluding, in part: disruptions like this have cut off essential serv- ald N. Bersoff was born in the Greenwich Vil- ‘‘Few others will reach the level of accomplish- ices such as police, fire, ambulance and other lage section of New York City in 1939. He re- ment that Donald N. Bersoff has attained both medical services. Fatal accidents are occur- ceived his Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree as a lawyer and a psychologist to promote, ring along improperly marked and located and his Ph.D. in School Psychology from New advance, and assist in shaping the future of crossings. Also, many areas have been ham- York University. After serving as a therapist at the field of Psychology and the Law.’’ pered economically by a rail line that has bi- a psychiatric facility in Staten Island, New Based on the reports of his students, Don- sected a downtown area. York, he served his country as a staff psychol- ald N. Bersoff is a gentleman, a scholar and Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the rail- ogist in the United States Air Force stationed a wonderful teacher. He is a warm, funny and roads for their heavy investment in maintaining in southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. authentic individual who clearly cares about their lines. Again, these conflicts are no fault When he returned to civilian life, after teaching his students and colleagues. As a practitioner of the railroad, but have developed from at several different Universities, he attended in both the fields of law and psychology, he changes that have erupted more rapidly than prestigious Yale Law School, graduating in has consistently demonstrated the general the railroads can adjust. In many cases, the 1976. After law school, where he was on the ethical and professional principles of com- road/rail conflict should not be corrected by editorial board of the Yale Law Review, Dr. petence, integrity, responsibility, respect for cutting off or modifying a roadway. The best Bersoff, returned to academics, founding the people’s rights and dignity, concern for other’s solution often is to relocate the railroad. My dual degree program in Law & Psychology welfare, and social responsibility. He has en- bill, the Community Rail Line Relocation As- jointly administered by the University of Mary- joyed a rich, diverse and satisfying career sistance Act would provide for this relocation. land School of Law and the Department of spanning four decades. There are many situations in Mississippi Psychology of The Johns Hopkins University. Most importantly, perhaps, Donald N. where the railroads need to be moved. I am When Dr. Bersoff returned to private, prac- Bersoff’s legacy is marked by the indelible im- sure that this is true in many of your states, tice, he became the first general counsel of pact he had on the hundreds of students for too. Railroads have the right of way and have the American Psychological Association. Later, whom he has served as a mentor. Dr. no legal obligation to move. Therefore, my bill Bersoff continued his representation of that or- Bersoff’s former students have worked for this provides for a much needed solution. The rail- ganization as a partner in the firm of Ennis country’s government, serving various Sen- roads want to help solve these problems and Friedman & Bersoff, and later as a partner in ators and Representatives. Many of his stu- foster good community relations with these the firm of Jenner & Block in Washington, DC. dents have served as law clerks for state and towns that they serve. The Association of Dr. Bersoff eventually returned to the world of federal judges. His former students serve with American Railroads and the Short Line and academics when he agreed to assume the di- distinction in the Armed Forces, in hospitals Regional Railroad Association support this leg- rectorship of the dual degree program in Law and mental health clinics, and in prestigious islation. & Psychology administered by Drexel Univer- law firms across the country. And the ‘‘family Mr. Speaker, my bill would authorize grants sity and the Villanova University School of tree,’’ which starts with Donald Bersoff at its to fund rail relocation projects that mitigate the E974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 adverse effects of rail traffic on safety, vehicle tries. Seventy five percent all four year col- COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, traffic flow, or economic development; involv- leges and universities in the United States OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, ing the vertical or lateral relocation of the rail participate in SIFE and their programs reach Richmond, VA, April 4, 2001. Hon. JO ANN DAVIS, line in lieu of the closing of a grade crossing some 4 million students annually. U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District or the relocation of a road; and provide at I know my Colleagues, especially those of Virginia, least as much benefit over the economic life of from Missouri, join me in offering their Longworth House Office Building, Washington, the project as the cost of the project. The De- heartiest congratulations to the team members DC. partment of Transportation would fund 90 per- and their advisors—Dr. Charles Taylor and Dr. DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DAVIS: I would like cent of the cost of these rail line relocation Robert Wyatt at Drury University. I further offer to thank you for your support and concern projects out of the general fund of the Treas- the best wishes of all the Members of this for the members of the 203rd Red Horse ury. The state or local government would be Congress for a successful competition in Lon- Flight Virginia Air National Guard and their families as we all struggled to cope with required to pay the remaining 10 percent, but don later this summer. their tragic loss. I appreciate your participa- would be allowed to cover this cost through tion in the Memorial Service March 10th for f appropriate in-kind contributions or dedicated our 18 Guardsmen who lost their lives while private contributions. VETERANS OPPORTUNITIES ACT serving their country. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to evalu- OF 20001 While only time will heal the wounds, I ate the needs of the communities in their take some solace in the knowledge that H.R. states in relation to the location of rail lines 1015 was, with your steadfast support, passed SPEECH OF overwhelmingly and the members of the Na- and join me in cosponsoring this legislation. HON. JO ANN DAVIS tional Guard will enjoy increased benefits. f Your thoughtfulness and consideration is OF VIRGINIA much appreciated. HONORING NATIONAL STUDENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sincerely, BUSINESS CHAMPIONS Thursday, May 24, 2001 GARY K. ARONHALT, Secretary of Public Safety. HON. ROY BLUNT Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speak- er, I rise today in support of H.R. 801, the Vet- OF MISSOURI AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION, erans’ Opportunities Act of 2001. As a co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Arlington, VA, March 14, 2001. sponsor of this legislation, I am proud to be Hon. JOANN DAVIS, Friday, May 25, 2001 able to say that the committee referred a bill Longworth House Office Building, Washington, Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that has practical and immediate effects for DC. congratulate the thirty five young men and many veterans and their loved ones. This leg- DEAR MS. DAVIS: The Air Force Associa- islation comprehensively addresses many tion applauds your efforts to include those women who comprise the 2001 National service members killed in the line of duty Championship Students in Free Enterprise issues associated with veterans and their de- and covered at the maximum limit of the Team from Drury University in Springfield Mis- pendents. Servicemembers Group Life Insurance souri. This is the first time in SIFE’s 27 year What I would like to speak about today is (SGLI) Program since November 1, 2000 history that a team from Missouri has won the one section of this legislation that I believe will under the proposed increased limits for national competition sponsored by this inter- have an immediate and practical effect for the SGLI. national organization headquartered in Spring- surviving families of many of our recently de- Your initiative will ensure that service- families mourning these tragic losses will re- field, Missouri. ceased veterans. As you may know, I recently introduced a ceive the same benefits as those affected These outstanding young academics after the passage of the legislation. achieved their top rating in open competition bill, H.R. 1015, the SGLI Adjustment Act. The We look forward to working with you to with teams from 111 other four year U.S. col- substantive language of this bill was incor- enact this legislation into law. leges and universities. The team took top hon- porated by the committee directly into H.R. Sincerely, ors for their multi-media presentation detailing 801. This legislation will directly and imme- JOHN A. SHAUD, their year’s accomplishments. diately help many of the families and bene- General, USAF (Ret.). Drury’s SIFE team devoted more than 7,000 ficiaries of those killed since October 1, 2000. NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF hours to 35 educational and community serv- I am extremely pleased and grateful the THE UNITED STATES, ice projects. All of the projects were designed Veterans Committee included my legislative Washington, DC, March 14, 2001. to develop leadership and communication language in the final version of H.R. 801. Hon. JO ANN DAVIS, skills through free enterprise education. Be- Mr. Speaker, I know you are aware that our House of Representatives, military has recently suffered numerous trage- Washington, DC. sides receiving excellent practical experience DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS: On behalf of in business skills, the students were also in- dies: the bombing of the USS Cole, the crash the members of the National Guard Associa- vesting themselves in their local and national of an Osprey, a Blackhawk, a National Guard tion of the United States (NGAUS), I wish to communities. airplane, and the accidental bombing of our extend our support for H.R. 1015, legislation Among their almost three dozen projects own troops in Kuwait. All of these accidents that will provide for an increase in the this year the team continued to develop and were unforeseen, and all of these accidents amount of Servicemember’s Group Life In- expand the Young Entrepreneurs Association, resulted in the tragic loss of life. surance (SGLI) paid to survivors of members Recently, on November 1st of last year, the who died in the line of duty. a web-based organization devoted to free en- With the increased level of operations for terprise education for middle school teachers President signed a bill increasing this max- all members of the Armed Services, there and students. Only three years old, the pro- imum benefit to 250,000 dollars. Unfortunately have been an unfortunate increasing number gram now serves 510 middle schools, rep- for those recently affected families, this in- of training accidents. This was all too evi- resenting 17 countries and all 50 states. crease in coverage does not take effect until dent when 21 members of the National Guard The Team also built on a three year rela- April 1st of this year. tragically lost their lives on March 3rd, in a tionship with an ‘‘at-risk’’ middle school in La- By incorporating the substantive language of military airplane crash. These good men died redo Texas and this year conducted a three my bill, we will retroactively grant this increase while serving their country, their state and day educational program built around the prin- to those families who had opted for the max- their community. The severity of this acci- dent is a grim reminder of the risks we ask ciples of free enterprise, ethical marketing and imum benefit and subsequently lost a loved of the members of the National Guard, along entrepreneurship. The project culminated with one in the performance of their duty. with all men and women who serve in uni- a ‘‘mercado,’’ in which 800 customers pur- Mr. Speaker, I would be remiss if I did not form. chased products designed and produced by thank the committee and its staff for their hard On November 1, 2000, the President signed the middle school students. work and dedication in seeing this bill brought into law S.1402 that increased the maximum Their win qualifies them for the first SIFE to the floor. In particular, I would like to thank benefit for the SGLI from $200,000 to $250,000. However, implementation of the increase World Cup, to be held in London on July 11– the gentleman from New Jersey, Mr. SMITH, was delayed until April 1, 2001. The legisla- 13. Teams from 23 nations will compete for and the gentleman from Arizona, Mr. tion you introduced will provide those serv- the title of SIFE Global Champion. HAYWORTH, and the gentleman from Florida, ice members who previously contracted for SIFE is a grassroots student movement ac- Mr. CRENSHAW, for ensuring that my legislation the maximum benefit of SGLI and died in tive on more than 1,000 college and university was attached to this bill in the form of a friend- the line of duty to receive the increased campuses in 48 states and 20 foreign coun- ly amendment. maximum amount of $250,000. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E975

The National Guard Association of the Hon. JO ANN DAVIS, the recent increase in SGLI coverage from United States fully supports your efforts and U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. $200,000 to $250,000. The legislation is also therefore I am proud to offer the endorse- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS: On behalf of consistent with action taken to increase ment of the NGAUS for H.R. 1015. the 75,000 members of the Reserve Officers SGLI after operational accidents such as the Respectfully, Association of the United States, chartered Gander, Newfoundland disaster. H.R. 1015 RICHARD C. ALEXANDER, by Congress in 1922 to support the develop- will ensure that those not covered at the Major General, OHARNG (Ret), ment and implementation of a military pol- higher SGLI level during the period between Executive Director. icy that will provide adequate national de- passage and implementation of the increase fense for the United States, I want to con- authorized under P.L. 106–416 will now be gratulate you for introducing HR 1015, legis- covered. NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSO- lation that would provide for an increase in With the increased level of operations for CIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF the amount of Servicemembers Group Life all members of the Armed Services, tragic AMERICA, Insurance (SIGLI) paid to the survivors of accidents are occurring more frequently. Alexandria, Va., March 16, 2001. service members who die in the line of duty. From the USS Cole to the most recent crash Hon. JO ANN DAVIS, I want you to know that the Reserve Officers of an Air National Guard plane, our service- U.S. House of Representatives, Longworth Association fully supports your efforts in men and women risk their lives on a daily House Office Building, Washington, DC. this regard. basis. The severity of these incidents serve DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS: Thank you Since the end of the Cold War we have wit- as a reminder that liberty is not procured for introducing legislation to provide an in- nessed a three-fold increase in the level of without the constant vigilance of our crease in the amount of Servicemember’s deployments of our Armed Forces. Our men servicemembers. Group Life Insurance (SGLI) paid to sur- and women in uniform are increasingly The members of the National Order of Bat- vivors of members of the Armed Forces who called upon to support contingency oper- tlefield Commissions greatly appreciate your died in the performance of duty between No- ations around the world, operations that ex- leadership on this issue. We offer our full en- vember 1, 2000, and April 1, 2001. pose them to danger on a continual basis, as dorsement of H.R. 1015, a bill that will help surviving family members meet critical Recognizing those men and women whom the headlines daily remind us. Over the past needs following the tragic losses of their made the ultimate sacrifice, and ensuring several years, members of the Reserve com- loved ones to recent terrorist attacks or that their family members are cared for is of ponents have annually provided more than training accidents. utmost importance to the NCOA. 12,500,000 workdays of contributory support Sincerely, The NCOA strongly supports your proposed to our Active component forces. Truly the ROBERT C. EVANS, piece of legislation. Accordingly, it will be level of our military operations is remark- able. So, too, are our men and women of the Washington Representative. our privilege to provide testimony on behalf uniformed services. Your bill will help recog- of H.R. 1015, or whatever other assistance nize the value of these contributions and of you may require. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS the men and women who make them. Sincerely, OF THE UNITED STATES, Again, let me thank you for sponsoring HR Washington, DC, March 21, 2001. ALEX J. HARRINGTON, 1015. ROA appreciates your efforts and is Hon. JO ANN DAVIS, Director of Legislative Affairs. pleased to offer our full support. House of Representatives, Sincerely, Washington, DC. THE RETIRED OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, JAYSON L. SPIEGEL, DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN DAVIS: The Vet- Alexandria, VA, March 16, 2001. Executive Director. erans of Foreign Wars of the United States Hon. JO ANN DAVIS, strongly supports your bill, H.R. 1015, to pro- U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. ENLISTED ASSOCIATION OF THE NA- vide an increase in the amount of the Service DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS: On behalf of TIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED Members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) paid the 390,000 members of The Retired Officers STATES, to survivors of Armed Forces’ members who Association (TROA), I wish to extend our Alexandria, VA, March 19, 2001. died in the line of duty since November 1, support for H.R. 1015, a bill to provide for an Hon. JO ANN DAVIS, 2000 through April 1, 2001 from its presently increase in the amount of Servicemember’s Longworth House Office Building, Washington, authorized amount of $200,000 to the max- Group Life Insurance (SGLI) paid to sur- DC. imum amount of $250,000. This two million- vivors of members of the Armed Forces who DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS: On behalf of member service organization believes this is died in the performance of duty between No- the enlisted men and women of the Army the equitable thing to do under present cir- vember 1, 2000, and April 1, 2001. and Air National Guard, the Enlisted Asso- cumstances. Your legislation provides an important and ciation of the National Guard of the United It is an unfortunate fact that, even during peacetime, military service members lose timely correction in the implementation of States (EANGUS) wishes to thank you for in- their lives while training for wartime sce- the recent increase in SGLI coverage from troducing H.R. 1015, a bill to increase the narios and are targets of international ter- $200,000 to $250,000. The legislation is also amount of Servicemember’s Group Life In- rorists. Your legislation is consistent with consistent with action taken to increase surance paid to survivors of servicemembers who died in the performance of duty re- prior legislation taken to increase the SGLI after operational accidents such as the SGLI—after the operational accident that Gander, Newfoundland disaster. H.R. 1015 cently. Although an increase was signed into law resulted in deaths in the Gander, Newfound- will ensure that those not covered at the land, disaster. H.R. 1015 will retroactively higher SGLI level during the period between last November, the increase doesn’t go into effect until April 1. Your bill would cover extend the maximum coverage five months, passage and implementation of the increase from November 2000 and carry it forward to authorized under P.L. 106–419 will now be those who died in the recent tragedies and ensure that their survivors will receive the 1 April of this year, when P.L. 106–419 au- covered. thorizes the new maximum rate of insurance With the increased level of operations for new maximum benefit. EANGUS fully supports this bill. Thank coverage. While it is impossible to place a all members of the Armed Services, tragic you for your efforts on behalf of our uni- dollar value on anyone’s life, the VFW be- accidents are occurring more frequently. formed men and women who serve their lieves that the added cost of your proposal is From the USS Cole to the most recent crash country and sometimes pay the ultimate absolutely miniscule when considering the of an Air National Guard plane, our service- price in that service. Department of Veterans Affairs’ current men and women risk their lives on a daily budget. Working for America’s Best! basis. The severity of these accidents serve Again, thank you for taking the initiative MSG MICHAEL P. CLINE (RET), as a reminder that liberty is not procured to correct a small but very important gap in Executive Director. without the constant vigilance of those who the life insurance program our nation pro- freely give up theirs to protect us. vides to the military community. TROA greatly appreciates your leadership March 16, 2001. Sincerely, on this issue and we offer our full endorse- Hon. JO ANN DAVIS, DENNIS C. CULLINAN, ment of H. R. 1015, a bill that will help sur- U.S. House of Representatives, Director, National Legislative Service. Washington, DC. viving family members to meet critical fam- f ily needs following the tragic loss of their DEAR REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS: On behalf of servicemembers in recent terrorist attacks the members of the National Order of Battle- HONORING RANNEY SCHOOL or training accidents. field Commissions, I wish to extend our sup- Sincerely, port for H.R. 1015, a bill to provide for an in- HON. RUSH D. HOLT MICHAEL A. NELSON, crease in the amount of Servicemember’s President. Group Life Insurance (SGLI) paid to sur- OF NEW JERSEY vivors of members of the Armed Forces who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES died in the performance of duty between Oc- Friday, May 25, 2001 RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION tober 1, 2000, and April 1, 2001. OF THE UNITED STATES, Your legislation provides an important and Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec- Washington, DC, March 16, 2001. timely correction in the implementation of ognition of the Ranney School’s dedication of E976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 its recently constructed Middle and Upper ing immigrants were given the opportunity to tion for post-secondary education and life-long School Academic Complex, which marks a apply for legal residence without the threat of learning. Children growing up in America’s significant step in the school’s ongoing expan- being deported. Unfortunately, the deadline for urban communities need to know that there sion effort. The school’s achievements in help- visa petitions expired on April 30th of this year will be a job for them when they complete ing to educate Central New Jersey’s young which left many immigrants in my district at a school. It just makes good sense to educate people throughout its forty-one years of exist- loss. Because of the backlog of immigration people. ence have truly been exemplary. cases in large cities such as New York, recent The economic future of America’s urban The Ranney School, based in Tinton Falls, immigrants seeking legal residence face a communities is contingent upon developing New Jersey and enrolling 650 students in system that is ill-equipped to handle such a strategies for achieving sustainable and sys- grades pre-K–12, began as the Rumson large volume of cases. temic change in public school and the delivery Reading Institute. As the school grew, it Each day, case workers are inundated with of state of the art technical training. We must moved out of the basement of its founders pri- hundreds of new cases that demand imme- value the input of families, businesses, teach- vate home and into the 60-acre campus that diate attention. For this reason, I strongly sup- ers, unions, universities, and faith and commu- it currently calls home. In spite of the signifi- port H.R. 1885 which extends 245(i) for four nity-based organizations in a coordinated ef- cant changes during the past four decades, months beyond the April 30th deadline. The fort to promote educational achievement and Ranney’s mission has continued to emphasize four month extension will provide relief for the creation of work. All stakeholders in the the development of each student’s character thousands of New Yorkers, who due to no community must recognize and acknowledge and sense of scholarship. As a result, many of fault of their own, did not file a petition before the contributions of all members of the com- the school’s graduates go on to attend the na- April 30th. Extension of 245(i) would not only munity. tion’s top colleges and universities. benefit legal immigrants who seek permanent If this nation is to succeed in closing the op- The completion of the first phase of resident status, but would ensure the United portunity divide, we must first close the racial, Ranney’s expansion and modernization pro- States economy does not suffer as a result of literacy, economic, social, and the technology gram will be marked on June 2, as the Aca- the mass deportation of thousands of immi- gap for future generations. demic Complex, comprised of a 40,000 square grants. With the passage of H.R. 1885 every- The private and public sector must be will- feet of classroom and laboratory space, will be body wins. ing to blur the distinctions among public officially dedicated. The new complex is cer- f schools, the business community, and tradi- tainly a testament to the Ranney School’s con- tional academic institutions. We need a na- tinued commitment to maintaining the highest NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF tional agenda for addressing poor performing educational standards for its students and fac- 2001 urban schools. This initiative is about creating ulty. opportunity for America’s poorest commu- SPEECH OF Once again, I applaud the Ranney School nities. and its contribution to our community. I ask HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL What is good for our poorest communities is my colleagues to join me in recognizing the in- OF NEW YORK ultimately an investment in the future of Amer- stitutions steadfast commitment to the edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ica’s economic growth. Free market expertise cation of hundreds of our nation’s young peo- can have a dramatic effect the quality of public Wednesday, May 23, 2001 ple. schools and their ability to attract the best and f The House in Committee of the Whole brightest of the teaching profession. House on the State of the Union had under The business community must assist SECTION 245(i) EXTENSION ACT OF consideration the bill (H.R. 1) to close the schools in laying a solid groundwork in math, 2001 achievement gap with accountability, flexi- science, and technology skills at the elemen- bility, and choice, so that no child is left be- tary, middle school, and high school levels. SPEECH OF hind: We also must reach out to public schools, HON. MAJOR R. OWENS Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Chairman, I believe that whose teachers and administrators are OF NEW YORK there are no expendable human resources in charged with the responsibility to insure that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my America. I view every high school dropout, the skills learned today are the skills prospec- every welfare recipient, every child as a vital tive employers want and need. We must reach Thursday, May 24, 2001 resource that must be rescued from the ef- into the hearts and minds of the students we Mr. OWENS. Madam Speaker, H.R. 1885 fects of dependency, reduced earnings, and serve, giving them the skills, the confidence, has been assured of passage as a result of the potential of being permanently locked out and the opportunity to succeed in our nation’s the participation of the White House to pro- of a productive future. This Congress must increasingly digital economy. mote a four month extension while the Presi- adequately fund public schools; this Adminis- Our nation’s children have a big stake in the dent considers our request for a one year or tration must support a national initiative to en- future of America, but many are not being pro- a permanent extension. We should all applaud gage educators, parents, business, and com- vided with adequate education, job training, the bi-partisan cooperation which allows us to munities in addressing the needs of urban and opportunities that will allow them to take immediately relieve the anxieties of many im- schools; and our U.S. Department of Edu- advantage of the prosperity and promise of migrants who could not make the April 30th cation must articulate a new vision to address the new global economy. Tragically, an entire deadline. the needs of poor performing urban schools. generation of poor urban and rural children, Last month I joined several of my New York This is about ensuring that we leave no child many minority and most undereducated, are colleagues by sending a letter to President behind, no family behind, no community be- missing out on the American dream. At the Bush asking him to support extending 245(i) hind. time of unprecedented economic growth in this by at least one year. ‘‘We are concerned that Investment in public education and job train- country these children are being left behind. once section 245(i) expires, those individuals ing is the key to developing young minds and Where is the outrage? Where is America’s who have failed to apply by the deadline could giving all of America’s children a chance to outrage? These children deserve better. face deportation, and in some cases, be excel. At the present time, however, a signifi- Students in schools that have high con- barred from reentry to the U.S. for three to ten cant number of children attend schools where centrations of poor children are at great risk of years. Many of these individuals are parents facilities are crumbling, classrooms are over- being left behind in an economy driven by of natural-born citizens of the U.S.’’ Recently, crowded, students are without computers and technology, increased knowledge, and higher President Bush has indicated he does support Internet access, and many teachers are skills. Gaps in student achievement, between extending 245 (i) beyond four months. As a uncertified and lack the requisite content ex- high-poverty and low-poverty students, and result, I look forward to working with the Ad- pertise. While there are many dedicated between minority students and their peers ministration and my colleagues to ensure legal teachers and great public schools in this coun- have persisted and in some cases widened in immigrants are given extended opportunities try, it is a shame when even one child in the recent years. to petition for permanent resident status. United States receives an obsolete and inad- As they get older, these children are less On December 21, 2000 former President equate education. likely than other students to attend a college Clinton signed into law the Legal Immigration America must develop a new paradigm to or university. This breach in opportunity under- Family Equity Act (LIFE Act) which reinstated keep children in school, provide a solid edu- mines one of the central purposes of public section 245 (i) of the Immigration and Nation- cation foundation, world-class academic skills, education: providing all children, regardless of ality Act. As a result, thousands of hard work- industry responsive job training, and prepara- background, with a basic sound education and CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E977 an equal chance to compete in the world of commitment to the young people in my district game is so exceptionally good that he was ap- work when they leave school. through his nearly seven-decade long affili- pointed Official Golf Pro for the Vatican in Americans consistently tell us that education ation with Lawrenceville, New Jersey’s Boy 1997! A highlight for me was when we had a is their highest domestic priority. In that con- Scout Troop 28. Bob’s years of dedicated chance to play the Congressional Golf Course text, we need to put a face on America’s edu- community service have made him a valuable and Robert Trent Jones. cation priority, the face of America’s poorest contributor to our society whose efforts are to In furthering the mission of his parish to children. We must articulate our plans for the be applauded. build the community through worship, edu- next century; a message of inclusive economic Bob’s relationship with the Boy Scouts cation and service, Father Lincoln has been a participation, self-reliance, affordable higher began in 1932 when he joined Troop 28 at the gifted spiritual leader, a man of vision, virtue, education, market-driven job training, world- Lawrence Road Presbyterian Church. At this and wisdom. His sermons have inspired and class public schools, and accountability for time, Bob, a resident of the Trenton- uplifted, causing me to reflect on the words of educators and students. Lawrenceville area for most of his life, also be- the Scripture: f came affiliated with the Mounted Troop 112 Now unto him that is able to keep you Field Artillery at Eggerts Crossing Road. Since from falling, and to present you faultless be- NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF his childhood, Bob has maintained his ties fore the presence of his glory with exceeding 2001 joy, To the only wise God our Savior, be with Troop 28 as a Scoutmaster, Cubmaster, glory and majesty, dominion and power, both SPEECH OF or assistant. Outside of his various official du- now and ever. Amen. Jude 24–25 HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN ties, Bob has also volunteered his time when- Many times, we seek guidance, so that we ever the need arose. may know the right way in our personal lives, OF RHODE ISLAND One of the highlights of Bob’s youth was his our careers, our public lives. This has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES participation in the MacGregor Arctic Expedi- true for me as a husband, father, grandfather, Wednesday, May 23, 2001 tion of 1937–38 as an assistant surveyor. Dur- and public official. Father Lincoln has always ing his time with the expedition Bob had the been there in times when I have sought spir- The House in Committee of the Whole opportunity to assist in groundbreaking polar House on the State of the Union had under itual guidance, so that I might know the power consideration the bill (H.R. 1) to close the magnetism experiments. After his graduation and the comfort of the Lord in making deci- achievement gap with accountability, flexi- from Rutgers University in 1943, Bob became sions that are fair, just, and right. bility, and choice, so that no child is left be- the first scout in Troop 28 history to earn the I am very pleased to have known Father hind: rank of Eagle Scout. During a two-year stint in Lincoln over the years, and wish him every Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Chairman, I rise to the army from 1944 to 1946, which took him success in his new posting. I offer my best commend my colleagues on the Education to France and later to Germany, Bob served wishes, and ask for the blessing of God to and the Workforce Committee for crafting a bill as an army machine gunner. Bob’s postwar mark this occasion. that contains landmark investments in edu- life included marriage and a 38-year-long ca- f cation and prioritizes disadvantaged children reer with both New Jersey and Lawrence and low-performing schools. Township’s Department of Health. EASTERN QUEENS DEMOCRATIC In total, H.R. 1 authorizes $22.8 billion, Robert Inglis’ generous support of the Boy CLUB HONOREES about $5’billion more than was appropriated in Scouts and his brave service to the United fiscal year 2001. This bill creates new ac- States have been exemplary. Once again, I HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN countability systems that hold our schools re- applaud Robert Inglis and ask my colleagues OF NEW YORK sponsible for delivering the first-rate education to join me in recognizing his steadfast commit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that our children deserve. It tackles the prob- ment to our community. Friday, May 25, 2001 lem of illiteracy by creating two new reading f Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today programs and authorizing them at three times to ask all my colleagues to join me in recog- the level of past programs. H.R 1 gives chil- TRIBUTE TO FATHER HOWARD nizing Chester (Chet) Szarejko, Cantor Doreen dren more personal attention and improves LINCOLN Gammel, Frank Biordi, Joanna Laba, and Mo- teacher quality by almost doubling funding for hammed Saleh, who will be honored by The class size reduction and professional develop- HON. JOE BACA Eastern Queens Democratic Club at its Annual ment for teachers. It authorizes $11.5 billion OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Awards Dinner on May 31, 2001. for Title I in 2002 with increases over five Chet Szarejko has demonstrated strong years that amount to almost twice the 2001 Friday, May 25, 2001 leadership qualities as the Democratic District level. Finally, H.R. 1 rejects both vouchers, Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, this June, we will Leader of the 24th Assembly District in which would drain resources from public be honoring Father Howard Lincoln, on the oc- Queens County, NY. Chet also serves as Po- schools, and ‘‘Straight As,’’ which would politi- casion of his leaving the Saint Catherine of litical Activities Chair of the Polish American cize education and deny critical funding to the Siena Parish, and also on the 10th anniver- Congress, which represents the more than students who need the money most. sary of his ordination for the Diocese of San one million Americans of Polish descent in the In sum, H.R. 1 is a remarkable measure. My Bernardino. New York Metropolitan area. He has met with only fear is that the budget we were forced to Father Lincoln was ordained a Catholic many Polish leaders, including Lech Walesa, vote on last week so binds our hands that we priest in 1991 for the Diocese of San and has worked to organize the Polish com- will not be able to keep our promises. By en- Bernardino. He served as Associate Pastor for munity in New York politics. He recently testi- acting a $1.35 trillion tax cut and a four per- Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church, River- fied at the Holocaust Restitution Committee cent cap on discretionary spending increases, side; Priest Moderator for Our Lady of Fatima and helped to organize several Holocaust pro- we have virtually guaranteed that we will not and Saint Bernardine’s Churches, San grams. Due to his activism among Americans adequately fund all the programs we are about Bernardino; and as Pastor of Saint Catherine of diverse backgrounds, members of the to authorize. Mr. Speaker, reforms without re- of Siena Church, in Rialto for the past six Southeast Asian Community have nicknamed sources will not produce results. years. He has been the Director of Commu- Chet the ‘‘Queens Political Ambassador.’’ He I ask my colleagues to vote in favor of H.R. nications and the Spokesman for Bishops has been awarded citations from various immi- 1. However, we must all remember that our Straling and Barnes for the past nine years grant communities and has received local ac- job is not over until we meet these obligations and has served on numerous diocesan com- claim as a champion of immigrants and new during the appropriations process. mittees for the Diocese of San Bernardino. Americans. f Father Lincoln is a friend, a mentor, a guide Cantor Doreen Gamell studied music and HONORING ROBERT INGLIS to my family, to his parish, and the community philosophy for years before finding her true of Rialto. He is known throughout our area for calling. When Cantor Jacob Taron asked her HON. RUSH D. HOLT his outstanding sermons and his work as a to substitute for him at a Friday night service in Port Washington, she found the perfect OF NEW JERSEY fine educator, counselor and community lead- home for her voice, mind, and heart. Several IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES er. I have been privileged to know Father Lin- coln, and have found him to be a mentor, a years of study and several student pulpits Friday, May 25, 2001 scholar, and an inspiration. later, Doreen Gamell became the Cantor at Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in rec- But Father Lincoln is also very down to Temple Shalom in Floral Park. In addition to ognition of Mr. Robert Inglis and his continued earth, enjoying recreational pastimes. His golf her duties at the synagogue, Cantor Gamell E978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 has been recognized for her work instructing Graduate School, where he majored in fi- HONORING LILLI PEREZ developmentally challenged adults in the study nance. His educational background, which in- of the Jewish texts and music, and in ritual cludes a B.A from UCLA, enabled him to enter HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD and Torah cantillations. the business world in 1975 as a securities an- OF GUAM Frank Biordi, President of Biordi Construc- alyst and later as an Assistant Vice President IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion Company, has long been involved in com- at Equitable Life. His interest and acumen in munity and business affairs in Queens, and the financial arena continued to grow and led Friday, May 25, 2001 has been a strong supporter of various local to a position with the Ford Foundation in New Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would and national civic organizations. Frank has York. He made his way back to Los Angeles like to take this occasion to congratulate Lilli been a generous benefactor of the SIDS to serve as an investment consultant at the J. Perez lyechad on the publication of her new Foundation, Cancer Care Society, Deepdale Paul Getty Trust. After a successful stint there, book entitled An Historical Perspective of Gardens Boulevard Bank Drive, Bayside Little he turned his skills and savvy to the retail Helping Practices Associated with Birth, Mar- League, and New Hyde Park Little League. market by starting his own jewelry business, riage and Death Among Chamorros in Guam. Joanna Laba is the Executive Director of Miller Gems. A native of Guam, Lilli earned her bach- Savoy at Little Neck, a world-class assisted I frequently turn to Jonathan for analysis of elor’s degree in Social Work from the Univer- living facility which opened in the fall of 2000. legislative proposals in tax and financial mat- sity of Guam. She holds a masters degree in Her responsibilities include: developing and ters. His counsel in these areas (and many Human Relations from the University of Okla- maintaining operational systems, maintaining a others) has been invaluable to me. homa and was awarded a Ph.D. by the Bryn maximum census, developing initiatives con- Jonathan also finds time in his busy sched- Mawr College, Graduate School of Social sistent with resident-care needs, maintaining ule to be of service to the Jewish community Work and Social Research in Pennsylvania. the memory support program, and supervising in Los Angeles and nationwide. He serves as Her areas of concentration include mental admission criteria practices. Joanna has also a member of the Jewish Community Relations health, family dynamics and the significance of developed and managed support groups for Council which fosters equal protection and jus- cultural explication. For almost two decades, seniors and their caregivers, including those tice for all, and he is a long-time member of she closely worked with numerous Native concerning Alzheimer’s and other memory-im- the American Israel Policy Action Committee. American community groups focusing par- pairing diseases. Jonathan is also a volunteer board member of ticular attention on Pacific Islanders. Mohammed Saleh was born and raised in the Friends of the UCLA Library. Lilli is currently employed as an extension Bangladesh, and received his Bachelor of So it is with special joy that I ask my col- agent by the Cooperative Extension Service at Science in Pharmacy from the University of leagues to join me in wishing my good friend, the University of Guam. She is a member of Dhaka. Mr. Saleh has served his community in Jonathan Friedman, a very happy 50th Birth- the Guam Association of Social Workers, the several capacities: as President of the Long day and many happy returns. His friendship National Association of Social Workers, the Island Muslim Society, Former President of has added immeasurably to my life. Council on Social Work Education, and the the Empire State Pharmaceutical Society, and f National Network for Collaboration. On a part- Founding President of the Bangladesh-Amer- time basis, she also provides services as an ican Pharmacists Association. He currently A TRIBUTE TO MAJOR STEWART individual, marriage, and family therapist— owns three pharmacies in the New York Met- H. HOLMES, USMC concentrating her efforts on ‘‘atrisk’’ popu- ropolitan Area and is an active member of the lations. Pharmacists Society of the State of New York HON. JERRY LEWIS The sociological discussions brought about and the National Community Pharmacists As- OF CALIFORNIA by Lilli in this book will bring about knowledge sociation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and understanding about Guam’s culture and Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the Friday, May 25, 2001 traditions. This goes a long way towards get- House of Representatives to join me in hon- ting the professional and academic commu- oring these exceptional Americans as they are Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise nities acquainted with the unique situation and honored by The Eastern Queens Democratic today to recognize an outstanding Marine needs of Chamorros in Guam. I applaud her Club, for their outstanding service and tireless Corps Officer, Major Stewart H. Holmes, who efforts and urge her to keep up the good work. served with distinction and dedication for two dedication to the community. f and a half years for the Secretary of the Navy, f Commandant of the Marine Corps and under FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY TO the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (FM&C) AFFORDABILITY ACT JONATHAN FRIEDMAN as the Marine Corps Appropriations Liaison Officer in the Appropriations Matters Office. It HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN is a privilege for me to recognize his many OF NEW YORK OF CALIFORNIA outstanding achievements and commend him IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the superb service he has provided to the United States Marine Corps, the Department Friday, May 25, 2001 Friday, May 25, 2001 of the Navy, the Congress, and our nation. Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I am intro- Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to During his tenure in the Appropriations Mat- ducing the ‘‘First-time Homebuyer Affordability pay tribute to an outstanding individual and a ters Office, which began in December of 1998, Act.’’ This legislation is identical to H.R. 1333 good friend, Jonathan Friedman, who is cele- Major Holmes has provided members of the from the 106th Congress. brating his 50th birthday on June 3, 2001. House Appropriations Committee, Sub- This bill is a pro-homeownership initiative, Jonathan is a wonderful person, full of integrity committee on Defense as well as our profes- based on the principle of empowering families and honesty, dedicated to improving the world sional and associate staffs with timely and ac- and individuals to use funds in their own re- around him, and an all-around good guy. curate support regarding Marine Corps plans, tirement accounts to buy a home. Jonathan and I have been friends since the programs and budget decisions. His valuable The ‘‘First-time Homebuyer Affordability Act’’ early 60’s when we worked together in the contributions have enabled the Defense Sub- unlocks the more than $2 trillion currently held California Federation of Young Democrats. He committee and the Marine Corps to strengthen nationwide in Individual Retirement Accounts was only in high school, but even then he was its close working relationship and to ensure (IRA’s) for homeownership use. It does so by extremely interested in politics. In the Young the most modem, well-trained and well- allowing individuals to borrow up to $10,000 Dems, he was a master debater on the Reso- equipped marine forces attainable for our na- from their own IRA (or from their parent’s IRA) lutions Committee and was known for pro- tion’s defense. to use as a down payment on a first-time viding a fresh and interesting insight which Mr. Speaker, Stewart Holmes and his wife home purchase. Since funds are borrowed, challenged previous policies of the Young Deborah have made many sacrifices during rather than withdrawn, the homebuyer does Democrats. Jonathan’s contributions to the his marine career, and his distinguished serv- not incur federal taxes or a premature with- Democrats for Israel Club and the California ice has exemplified the Marine motto ‘‘Semper drawal penalty. Democratic State Central Committee are Fidelis.’’ As they depart the Appropriations This bill is a targeted effort to narrow the ar- equally impressive and indispensable. Matters Office to embark on yet another great bitrary disparity between treatment of 401(k) Jonathan has enjoyed a distinguished ca- Marine adventure, I call upon colleagues to retirement plans and IRA retirement plans. reer since receiving his M.B.A. at Wharton wish them both every success. Under current law, individuals may borrow CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E979 from their 401(k) retirement account without PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE As we gather here for the fourth presen- paying taxes for a broad range of purposes, CHELSEA BLEU PRINT tation of our President’s Award, more than eight hundred young people as far away as including buying a home. Yet, individuals can- Singapore and Hong Kong, as nearby as not borrow or otherwise use funds in their IRA HON. MIKE ROGERS North and South Dakota and Nebraska, are for personal use, even to buy a home, without OF MICHIGAN in careers or preparing for careers because of incurring federal taxes. This is a significant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the one we honor and his late wife. And this and inequitable impediment to homeowner- is only the beginning as endowments created Friday, May 25, 2001 by them insure education assisting perpetual ship. Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I motion addressing not only the future but as Four years ago, Congress took a modest rise to honor the accomplishments of the staff far out as infinity. Communicators them- step towards lowering financial barriers to the of the Chelsea High School student paper, the selves, she an artist and himself a writer, no matter where life put them, these skills were use of IRA funds for home purchase—through ‘‘Chelsea Bleu Print.’’ This group of students put to use in many different applications. In enactment of a waiver of the 10% premature competed in an American Scholastic Press this year, as he works himself toward being withdrawal penalty for withdrawal of up to Association competition and received the pres- 92, he will be in the documentary for theater $10,000 from an IRA account for a first-time tigious ‘‘first place with special merit’’ award release called, Marlene Dietrich: Her Own home purchase. However, such a withdrawal for high school papers with a student body of Song, and his participation in Marlene’s Bi- ography is being constantly replayed on May still subjects the homebuyer to federal taxes 1,001 to 1,700. This award, granted to only one other high 26, on The History Channel. He will be in the on the amount withdrawn. For a $10,000 with- Stephen Ambrose funded two hour long pro- school paper in Michigan and only 85 nation- drawal by a typical taxpayer in the 28% tax duction of Moment of Truth. When supreme wide, is based on several high profile criteria, bracket, this creates a federal tax liability of headquarters, allied powers, Europe cele- including the newspaper’s demonstration of brated its fiftieth anniversary last month, $2,800—leaving only $7,200 for a down pay- community awareness, student interest, inves- researchers in Belgium found he was the ment on a home purchase. tigative reporting, design, layout, photography only survivor on Order No. 1 Dash I, as Gen- Under the ‘‘First-time Homebuyer Afford- and overall style. The Chelsea Bleu Print staff eral Dwight D. Eisenhower’s advance man so earned a near perfect score of 945 of a pos- they had him on camera on all armed forces ability Act,’’ funds may be borrowed tax- and network TV stations in western Europe tell- penalty-free from an IRA account for a period sible 1,000. ing anecdotes about how the greatest and of up to 15 years. The loan must be repaid if The students, with their advisor Mr. Phil most successful coalition began. He has been the house is sold or if it ceases to be a prin- Jones, invested their personal time and en- a celebrity ghostwriter known internation- cipal residence. When the loan is repaid, the ergy to create a truly high-quality school news- ally for clients as varied as heavyweight box- paper. Their commitment to serving as a mir- ing champion George Foreman and jokes for funds are restored in the IRA account, fully ror of their school and community, and at the Ronald Reagan for forty years. Imagine what available for re-investment on a continuing same time as the conscience of their constitu- it was like that day when president Ronald tax-deferred basis. ency, is to be admired. Reagan made that Bittburg reconciliation gesture in Germany with German chancellor Alternatively, the bill permits use of IRA I urge my colleagues in the U.S. House of Helmut Kohl. When he watched on his TV set funds for a first-time home purchase as a Representatives to join me in congratulating as Kohl, accompanied by Luftewaffe General home equity participation investment. Under the Chelsea Bleu Print Advisor Mr. Phil Jones, Johannes Seinhoff and President Reagan, ac- this approach, IRA funds are used for down the Editor-in-Chief Erin Ryder, and the dedi- companied by Paratrooper General Matthew payment; when the house is sold, the invest- cated Bleu Print staff. We wish them well in Ridgeway walked up to the monument—and ment, plus a share of the profit from home their future endeavors. he had been the ghostwriter for all four! When his beloved wife, Vada, died after elev- f sale (typically 50%) is repaid to the IRA ac- en years of Alzheimer’s disease . . . and she count. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP MONTH had been one of the original WAACS, he The purpose of IRAs is to encourage long- GALA HONOREES asked that there be no eulogy as she would always be a ‘‘work in progress’’ and after term savings and investment, to provide a fi- Taps at the Fort McPherson National Mili- nancial cushion in retirement. Yet, even HON. TOM OSBORNE tary Cemetery that the bugler perform Rev- though buying a home is one of the best in- OF NEBRASKA eille so she could re-enlist herself as a re- vestments an individual can make, it is not an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search ally. Her fund at the Nebraska Med- ical Center in Omaha has drawn more than eligible IRA investment. Allowing an individual Friday, May 25, 2001 to borrow from their IRA to buy a home effec- $200,000 and grows daily. He has written, spo- ken, and done documentary participations tively makes this an eligible investment. Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, May is Na- tional Scholarship Month and one of its galas on military subjects all his life but has never Allowing IRA borrowing for home purchase took place May 23, 2001, in St. Paul, Min- taken the money, giving it instead to schol- would also eliminate a disincentive against arships and medical research. This is a par- nesota. The purpose was to present two sig- tial portrait of the one we honor tonight. A IRA contributions. Many young families and in- nificant awards—the Trustee’s Award, which tough act to follow, but how much better off dividuals are hesitant to tie up funds in an IRA was given to the General Mills Foundation, our world would be if others made similar account that they may need later to buy a and the President’s Award—recognizing a gestures. His motto has always been, ‘‘If home. And, IRA borrowing for home purchase major corporation’s and an individual’s per- each of us who could, would help one who does not deplete the IRA account, since the petual assistance to students. The President’s needs it, we would have very few social prob- award was given to my longtime friend, Col. lems.’’ funds are replenished when the loan is paid For all these and many other good reasons, back. Thus, the bill will encourage more long- Barney Oldfield, USAF (Ret.). Born in Tecum- these are why our fourth President’s Award term savings through IRA retirement accounts. seh, Nebraska, he left the state in 1940 to is presented to Col. Barney Oldfield, USAF enter military service. Col. Oldfield has lived (Ret.). Finally, this legislation is responsibly drafted, and worked in 81 countries and on every con- [Response of Col. Barney Oldfield, USAF to prevent self-dealing and generally track pro- tinent in the world, but he and his late wife, (Ret.) on the receipt of the President’s Award visions of 401(k) loans. Non-payment or for- Vada, never forgot their Nebraska roots. He is at the observance of Scholarship Month in giveness of the loan is treated as a premature a discredit to General MacArthur’s statement, St. Paul, Minnesota in the evening of May withdrawal. In such event, the unpaid amount 23, 2001:] ‘‘Old soldiers never die, they just fade away,’’ How can one properly respond to an incred- would be subject to federal taxes and a 10% because he remains a generous contributor to ible honor such as your President’s Award? premature withdrawal penalty. education and medical research as he nears Years ago at the old Astor Hotel in New Other protections include a prohibition his 92nd birthday. York I stepped on an elevator to go to one of Since we share a great affection for both their many meeting rooms to be the lunch- against taking an interest deduction on the eon speaker. Only one other person was on it borrowed funds, and a limitation that loan our home state and the needs of education, I want to share with my colleagues the accept- and we were stuck between floors for thirty rates cannot vary by more than two hundred minutes! I introduced myself. He reached his ance speech of Col. Oldfield. But first, I would basis points [2%] from comparable Treasury hand and said he was Gutzon Borglum. . .the like to include the introduction that the Citi- maturities. sculptor who had done Mt. Rushmore, whose zens’ Scholarship Foundation of America’s audience that day were national geographic I urge Congress to enact this pro-home- President, Dr. William C. Nelsen, delivered devotees. That has to be a tough audience. I ownership, pro-savings initiative. that evening: said, ‘‘How do you start a speech to get the E980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 attention of such a group?’’ He said he was Our answer has always been, ‘‘Who says we homeless food program and a mentoring pro- going to tell them of the time he almost fell don’t have any kids? You don’t read our gram for the youth. off Abraham Lincoln’s nose! Christmas mail!’’ It comes from all over the I commend Greater Omega M. B. Church I don’t know how he did that day, but I world—some as much as twenty years after for their continued high standards of worship opened my remarks by telling of my elevator winning one of our scholarships. Those we hiatus with him and it never went over as knew as struggling students write to us and fellowship. Greater Omega’s accomplish- well anywhere else in my life. about their successes and their achieve- ments are a true testament to their enduring But who will rescue me today? ments. On the Kinman-Oldfield family foun- faith and unwavering commitment to God. I Once when I had a long lunch with come- dation stationary there is a photo of Vada am confident that the church will continue to dian Jack Benny, I asked him how he had ac- giving the first scholarship to an electrical grow and vigorously serve the community in knowledged some meaningless award given engineering student named Tony Kozlik. He the years to come. him. He said, ‘‘I was introduced, and knew I was the son of a dairy worker and his mother f was going to be hooted anyway, so I looked was a seamstress and he had to drive 43 miles sternly at the audience and said—once every to and from school each day. The scholarship SECTION 245(i) EXTENSION ACT OF one hundred years or so a great man is born. made possible a room on campus. He grad- 2001 Now that I am here, make the most of it.’’ uated 4th in a class of 448 and made the To let you know I have a hard time taking dean’s list. He has been an employee of Hon- SPEECH OF myself seriously. I have worn this red hat. eywell ever since. The late Charles Kuralt did a CBS ‘‘Who’s What we are talking about here is the HON. MAXINE WATERS Who’’ sequence about me called The Man in greatest game in town. Give some thought to OF CALIFORNIA the Red Hat in 1977, in which he called me it personally. You will be startled about how IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the king of the press agents. Why? In 1941, I good you feel about yourself And you, too, made and gave Sonja Henie a valentine made may come to enjoy your Christmas mail Monday, May 21, 2001 of ice, which is still in storage in Omaha, Ne- from kids you never had, but will never for- Ms. WATERS. Madam Speaker, today the braska, more than 60 years old, which he de- get you for what you did. For my Vada and House passed a bill introduced by Congress- clared was the longest running, open-ended for me, many thanks for this President’s publicity stunt in the world. I have worn this men SENSENBRENNER and GEKAS. This bill, Award! H.R. 1885, seeks to extend for four months red hat in 81 countries on every continent in It will not be un-employed, but on view at the world. functions related to the Vada Kinman provision 245(i) of the Immigration and Natu- On February 1, 1938, Robert L. Ripley car- Oldfield and Col. Barney Oldfield Nebraska ralization Act. I was not able to be present for ried me into more than 1,000 periodicals in Dollars for Scholars Program we have that vote, but I write today to state my support his Believe-it-or-Not feature, and it’s been launched in Nebraska. for reinstatement of 245(i). like that ever since. 245(i) allows certain undocumented immi- But this president’s award is highly seri- f ous. A peering into the reality that has al- grants to adjust their status while remaining in ways been a part of my late wife, Vada, and TRIBUTE TO GREATER OMEGA this country. Without that provision, they are myself . . . a constancy of interest in edu- M.B. CHURCH forced to return home for a period of three to cation and medical research. She was one of ten years before they can gain legal resi- the original WAACS (forerunner of the wom- HON. BOBBY L. RUSH dency. This means, for example, that if some- en’s army corps) . . . served two years as a one from the Phillippines who lacks legal sta- OF ILLINOIS teletype operator with HQ 12th Air Force tus marries a U.S. citizen, the couple must ei- across North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. We are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ther be separated for several years, or they pedestaled in the celebrities in uniform sec- Friday, May 25, 2001 tion of the great US Air Force Museum in must both move to the Phillippines for the nec- Dayton, Ohio, as a military couple. Clark Mr. RUSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- essary time period. Either option is problem- Gable, Jimmy Stewart, bandleader Glenn memorate the 19th Anniversary of the Greater atic. Miller, and the fortieth President of the Omega M. B. Church, located in my congres- In 1994, 245(i) was created to provide a United States, Ronald Reagan, all surround sional district in Chicago, Illinois. The Greater third option—one which allowed the couple to and look down at us. Omega M.B. Church has served as a beacon remain together in the United States while the Vada, who fought Alzheimer’s Disease 11 undocumented immigrant sought legal status. years, was still lucid when it happened and of hope and strength for Illinois’ First Congres- sional District since it was founded on March Unfortunately, that provision expired in 1998. when I told her about it, she said ‘‘It’s a good Last December, 245(i) was revived for a thing they can’t talk as they’re probably 14, 1982. With approximately 150 pioneering saying, ‘There goes the neighborhood!’’ When members, Greater Omega M.B. Church began four-month period. It has become clear that she died two years ago and was given full its mission of service under the leadership of there were problems with that time frame. military honors at Fort McPherson National its late founding pastor, Rev. Edmond Blair, Jr. Specifically, the Immigration and Naturalization Cemetery, I told them there would be no eu- Since then, the church and its congregation Service (INS) was unable to process all of the logy as her story would always be unfinished have endured a vibrant history. Under Rev. applications by April 30, the date of expiration. . . . a work in progress, and had the bugler In addition, immigrants were not able to com- play ‘‘Reveille’’, the military wakeup call. Messenger’s leadership, the Greater Omega family made the final mortgage payment on its ply with the complex paperwork requirements There is a Vada Kinman Oldfield Alzheimer’s in that four month time frame. research fund at the University of Nebraska current church home located at 135 W. 79th I applaud the efforts of Mr. SENSENBRENNER Medical Center in Omaha, which allies her Street. In addition, the church began broad- inspiration with research expertise and is casting its services on the WBEE radio sta- and Mr. GEKAS in seeking to reinstate 245(i) funded to address infinity. A thousand people tion. again. However, their efforts do not go far a day go by her tribute on its wall. On November 12, 2000, the Greater Omega enough. We should not stop by providing an- As we met on the campus of the University family selected their current pastor, Rev. Mel- other four-month window of opportunity. In- of Nebraska and went the world around . . . stead, we should reenact 245(i) as a perma- none more than us know of the extraor- vin Reynolds. Under the helm of a new leader, the congregation is excited about the future of nent provision of the Immigration and Natu- dinary difference a college education can ralization Act. Punishing people who have le- make in the lives of two people. Global expe- Greater Omega. According to church mem- rience has shown us how brutal lack of bers, Rev. Reynolds, ‘‘loves and respects the gitimate claims to legal residency by forcing knowledge can be . . . how awful is the dirt people of Greater Omega, he loves and re- them to leave the country for several years is and disease in which so many lives are lived. spects God’s church, he sees the needs of the not an acceptable solution. We should provide We are great believers in living memori- community, he tries to aid people in every them an avenue by which they can stay here alization, naming awards for friends . . . the while their application is pending. admired . . . who inspire . . . motivate . . . walk of life and he loves God . . . Even more f piggy-back history on educational assist- Rev. Reynolds has a vision of Greater Omega ance. We campaign endlessly against those becoming a great church.’’ RECOGNIZING BRIAN KENT who are in foundations who see themselves In the midst of changing pastors and relo- only as collectors of money and have neither cating four times, the members of Greater interest nor time for publicizing the impact HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM Omega have remained steadfast in their mis- OF CALIFORNIA on recipients and the goals they achieve be- sion and devotion to God and the Chicago cause of help at the crossroads of their lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. The church has continuously en- Oddly, the question Vada and I were, and Friday, May 25, 2001 are, constantly asked has been, ‘‘Why have acted programs in the community such as, job you been so persistently interested in edu- ministries, drug rehabilitation ministries, and Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise cation when you have no kids of your own?’’ prison ministries. The church also has a today to commend, Brian Kent, a young man CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E981 from White River, Vermont who recently won IN HONOR OF FATHER WILLIAM and energized the debate. A class-action law- an award for a letter he wrote regarding the GULAS suit is possible. The issue will arise at a United Nations conference on racism this protection of the United States flag. Not only summer in South Africa. do I have deeply held, personal feelings on HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH But the reparations issue is too weighty, this subject, but I have also introduced a Con- OF OHIO too unsettling to be left to individual com- stitutional amendment (H.J. Res. 36) to pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munities or businesses. Books, conferences hibit the desecration of the American Flag. Mil- or lawsuits by themselves won’t be enough. Friday, May 25, 2001 Slavery and the century of government- lions of American men and women have died Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sanctioned discrimination that followed in defense of this nation and the flag that rep- were national policies that denied funda- honor and celebrate St. Stanislaus pastor Wil- resents the history of our nation. The Amer- mental rights—justice, equality, freedom—to liam Gulas on his 40th anniversary of his ordi- ican flag is a national treasure and the ulti- African Americans. It will take a national nation of priesthood on this 27th day of May. mate symbol of freedom, equal opportunity effort to answer for that. Father Gulas was born in 1934 in Hazleton, An excellent starting point is a bill that and religious tolerance. Pennsylvania. His first priestly assignment was U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D., Mich.) has intro- Brian’s letter to his Congressman reflects with the editorial staff of Franciscan Publishers duced annually since 1989. It would ‘‘ac- these feelings and I was pleased to see a of Pulaski, Wisconsin, as editor of ‘‘Franciscan knowledge the fundamental injustice, cru- Message.’’ While with Franciscan Publishers, elty, brutality and inhumanity of slavery in young person have such strongly held values the United States.’’ and pride in America. Brian’s value system he assisted on weekends at parishes and edit- And it would create a commission to study and convictions are commendable at any age, ed other religious publications. He attended the impact of slavery and post-Civil War dis- but all the more impressive for this 8th grader. Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, crimination and to recommend remedies. I had the opportunity to meet this young man and was awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Mr. Conyers’ colleagues and President Journalism. He later taught at St. Mary’s High Bush, who has eloquently spoken of taking and judging from this encounter, I know his on the mantle of Abraham Lincoln, should parents must be proud of this fine young School in Burlington, Wisconsin, and served as the Catholic Chaplain at Southern Wis- rise to the moment and turn this bill into American. law. consin Colony at Union Town. His accomplish- A reparations commission, handled fairly, I commend his letter to my colleagues. ments did not go unnoticed; he soon served could give America an honest grasp of the Knowing students such as Brian assures me as President of the English-speaking Provin- past that would help it seize a better future. that this country’s future is in good hands. cial Ministers of the Order of Friars Minor. In It would show how by-products of the past— 1992, he was appointed General delegate of stereotypes, demagoguery, denial—block the DEAR REPRESENTATIVE SANDERS: Two hun- the Lithuanian Franciscans. His accomplish- path to progress. It would allow an open air- dred and twenty-five years ago, the great na- ing of wrongs, not to define the country by tion of the United States was formed. This ments are countless. In 1993, Father Gulas assumed the its sins but to help Americans see history country has had its share of wars and pro- through each other’s eyes. tests, but one act of violence that offends pastorship of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Most of all, it would remind America that most Americans is flag burning. Flag burn- Southeast Cleveland. One of his primary ob- the idea of reparations is not about who gets ing is a way of protesting, but it is at the ex- jectives was to restore the historic century-old a check. It is about justice. But if Wash- pense of the country’s unity and it needs to church in Slavic Village. Father Gulas raised ington can’t stir itself to pass the Conyers be stopped. over $1.3 million for the church and success- bill on its merits, America may be forced to have this conversation anyway. An unfathomable number of men and fully completed the restoration on the church’s 125th anniversary. St. Stanislaus was blessed In court. women have fought and died to defend the Last year, a powerhouse team of lawyers red, white, and blue. To see not only young, and dedicated on November 22, 1998 by and advocates formed the Reparations Co- but also older Americans burning flags lit- Cleveland Bishop Anthony Pilla. ordinating Committee. It is considering erally makes me ashamed that these people St. Stanislaus now thrives under the leader- strategies to address the legacy of slavery are Americans. Former POWs have created ship and direction of Father William Gulas. We and discrimination, including lawsuits. The the American flag out of dead bugs while im- as a community are grateful for his time and group includes Randall Robinson; Harvard prisoned. For many Americans, our flag has dedication to St. Stanislaus and Cleveland. professor Charles J. Ogletree; attorney lifted their spirits through the darkest hours Please join me in honoring Father William Johnnie Cochran; Alexander J. Pires Jr., who of our nation’s history. The American flag is Gulas on this very special day. won a $1 billion settlement for black farmers not only our nation’s emblem, it’s a part of in a discrimination suit against the U.S. De- f our everyday life. partment of Agriculture, and Mississippian SLAVERY REPARATIONS Richard F. Scruggs, who helped win the Flag burning was not just a fad of the six- $368.5 billion tobacco settlement. ties but many people still burn flags in pro- Mr. Ogletree says the committee is hoping test today. People defend their despicable HON. CHAKA FATTAH ‘‘for a serious examination of the issues that acts by insisting that flag burning is prac- OF PENNSYLVANIA provides some sense of healing and an ability ticing their freedom of speech. Does anyone to move forward.’’ really believe that is what Samuel Adams IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Who can blame advocates for thinking of and Thomas Jefferson intended when they Friday, May 25, 2001 lawsuits? In the nation’s civil-rights history, courts have often been the place where mi- wrote the constitution of the United States Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- of America and included the article for free- norities finally got action after appeals to lowing editorials for the RECORD. dom of speech? Did they want to create one community conscience or legislatures failed. nation under God that would spit on and [From the Philadelphia Inquirer, May 20, But while lawsuits can further justice, they are not designed to promote healing. burn the American flag, the symbol that our 2001] The best approach to reparations is one that forefathers died to defend? No. These acts of FORWARD ON RACE—TOGETHER manages to serve both those goals. burning our flag have divided our country Try this sometime: Say the words repara- What’s more, if you put the words lawsuit and some of the ramifications still divide tions for slavery in a crowded room. and reparations together, most Americans Americans today. Then watch the stereotypes and anxieties will focus on one thing: money. How much? I am writing lawmakers to bring flag burn- roll in like thunderheads: Hands move pro- Who gets paid? Who has to pay? Those ques- ing to their attention and ask them to con- tectively over wallets or extend to receive a tions get sticky in a hurry. Critics of the check; eyes scan the floor for an escape sider passing a new law to prosecute any per- idea have a field day. hatch or roll back in exasperation. son unlawfully burning or desecrating to flag That’s why the courts, with their adver- For 136 years, stereotypes and anxieties sarial tone and necessary focus on legalistic of the United States. I urge you to strongly have stifled the conversation. But change is details, aren’t the best venue. consider supporting this type of law. Burning coming—and it’s long overdue. It is in Congress, elected by the people to of the American flag is an act perpetrated Recent investigations into race riots in talk through America’s challenges, where against both our country and government, places such as Rosewood, Fla., and Tulsa, the nation could best begin the moral proc- and should be prosecuted as a federal offense. Okla., have brought reparations to the fore. ess it urgently needs. Every unjustifiable burning of the American Businesses have apologized for slavery-era That process has three steps—acknowledg- flag is a mockery of the patriots who first practices. The writings of people such as ment, atonement and reconciliation. died for ‘‘liberty and justice for all.’’ Randall Robinson, author of The Debt: What The idea of atonement is as delicate a part Sincerely, America Owes to Blacks, and conservative of this discussion as money. Similar ques- BRIAN KENT. columnist David Horowitz have broadened tions swiftly arise. Who should atone? To E982 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 whom? Are you exempt if your ancestors The war on poverty will have to be counted And knowledge can heal, even as the gain- came to America after 1865? If they lived in as well. Yes, that war was waged on behalf of ing of it causes some pain. a ‘‘free state’’ before the Civil War? If your all poor people. But high rates of black pov- A national study will reveal some truths black ancestors ‘‘crossed over’’ to live as erty were part of the legacy of slavery and about race in America—maybe more than whites? segregation, and many see the trillions spent many want to know, but much that the na- Ten seconds into such a discussion, you to alleviate poverty from the New Deal on- tion needs to know. risk confusion, anger and defensiveness. ward as a good-faith attempt to address that The challenge will be keeping this knowl- That’s why many Americans argue the na- legacy. The effort known as affirmative ac- edge in perspective, in remembering that tion should just duck this question and tion also must be counted. this racial history is one truth about Amer- ‘‘move on.’’ So, while America hasn’t wholly atoned, it ica, but not the sole defining truth. That the And that is why it should be made clear hasn’t been wholly coldhearted either. Ac- seeking of this knowledge is itself part of the from the start that a national initiative to knowledging that fact might help Americans process of atonement. That acknowledging study reparations must not be a festival of see reparations not as an out-of-the-blue de- these truths is a necessary step to true rec- finger-pointing. mand, but a logical, useful next step. onciliation. How can the past teach about race in White Americans should not be required to After acknowledgment and atonement, the apologize individually for benefits that they America today? final goal is reconciliation. Consider, for example, the charges about or theirs received from the exploitation of A national reparations commission would black disenfranchisement in Florida last No- African Americans. Regardless of station or not make distrust over race disappear. It ancestry, no one person should be expected vember. How different do those events look would, however, lift the veil of secrecy. when viewed not in isolation, but from the to shoulder all the years of moral, political, It would allow whites to see more clearly perspective of America’s tradition of turn-of- economic and social exploitation. Besides, how race does impact today’s public-policy words alone won’t be enough. the-century disenfranchisement? issues. It would assuage blacks who feel that In the 1790s, as the revolutionary principle No, atonement must come through ac- white America’s constant refrain of ‘‘Let’s tions—actions by the federal government. ‘‘all men are created equal’’ waned, free move on’’ negates their experiences. It blacks were disenfranchised in Delaware, That government, acting for white people, might, in the very best case, build enough allowed slavery for the first 76 years of its Maryland and Kentucky. In the early 1800s, trust that Americans of all races could begin many Northern states followed suit (New existence. That government, acting for white to curb harmful reflexes ingrained by culture people, stood aside for almost 100 years as Jersey in 1807; Pennsylvania in the 1830s). and experience. atrocities were committed against freed At the turn of the next century, despite Of course, there is more to reconciliation civil rights gained by blacks after the Civil slaves and their descendants. That govern- than government policy. Here’s where indi- ment now must act for the sake of all the War, Southern states enshrined disenfran- viduals would play the largest role, as de- chisement in law, with such things as poll people and take the lead in making amends. scribed by Bishop Desmond Tutu of South As for acknowledgment, Americans need to taxes and literacy tests. Consider the polit- Africa in his book No Future Without For- grasp certain hard truths about their coun- ical impact in just one state: In Louisiana, giveness: try. the number of African American voters First and foremost is that horrible wrongs ‘‘Reconciliation . . . has to be a national dropped from more than 130,000 in 1896 to were done to African Americans during the project to which all earnestly strive to make 1,342 in 1904. years of slavery and the century of govern- their particular contribution—by learning So what does this tradition tell us? First, ment-sanctioned discrimination that fol- the language and culture of others; by being that ‘‘Let’s move on’’ will never be an ade- lowed. willing to make amends; by refusing to deal quate response to concerns about political But not just that. Those wrongs weren’t in stereotypes by making racial or other disempowerment of African Americans. His- done by just one evil region or contingent jokes that ridicule a particular group; by tory demands vigilance in protecting funda- while the rest of white America innocently contributing to a culture of respect for mental rights. Second, though, it also sug- went about its business. Those wrongs were a human rights, and seeking to enhance toler- gests how much has changed for the better. major part of America’s business. The unpaid ance—with zero tolerance for intolerance; by However you judge the unproven charges in labor of millions—even the slave trade working for a more inclusive society where Florida, they hardly resemble the wholesale, itself—helped set in motion the U.S. eco- most, if not all, can feel they belong—that deliberate disenfranchisement that occurred nomic juggernaut and fueled world trade. In they are insiders and not aliens and strang- in Jim Crow or slavery-era America. 1790, the value of America’s slaves was esti- ers on the outside, relegated to the edges of That’s the scary thing about knowledge. It mated at $140 million, twice the national society.’’ leads to new places. Instead of giving either debt, and 20 times the budget of the federal Acknowledgment. Atonement. Reconcili- side the trump card in the ongoing racial de- government. ation. A good-faith, national effort dedicated bate, it might challenge old assumptions and So this truth may come as a surprise: The to those goals could make this the last turn raise new questions. race that has been so vilified throughout of a century in which America is haunted by But running away from knowledge poses even greater risks in the long run. U.S. history, that has often been depicted as this intractable problem. Studying the impact of slavery and seg- a drain on the country’s resources, worked [From the Philadelphia Inquirer, May 20, regation is not just a task for historians. A side by side with white people in building 2001] reparations commission could provide an op- America, in war and peace, right from the JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION portunity for Americans of all descriptions start. to come forward and tell their stories and Here is another necessary acknowledg- What is the scariest thing about a discus- the stories of their families; to fill in the ment: Other ethnic groups in the United sion of reparations for slavery? gaps, to give voice to those who were si- States have suffered. American Indians en- Is it the money? No. The country would lenced. have a long and loud argument over this, dured unspeakable atrocities. Many immi- This education process has great potential but, at heart, Americans are a generous peo- grants were cheated of fair pay for their la- to heal. There is tremendous power in airing bors and felt the sting of bias. Race hatred ple. Convince them of a genuine need or what has been denied for generations. Just has claimed victims of all colors. All these wrong, confront them with an emergency, by listening, this commission, representing stories should be heard and a reparations and they’ll dig deep to make things right. the people of the United States, can ac- Is it the fear of dividing the country? Only commission should be prepared to hear other knowledge and honor what has been endured. for those who don’t recognize the divisions requests for compensation. It can show that America is ready to hear But the African American experience is already there. Look at the black-white fault and accept responsibility for the full story of unique. As hard as other groups’ roads may lines on issues such as affirmative action, its history. have been, none of them suffered chattel the criminal justice system, support for po- Then the question arises: How can the liv- slavery and zero compensation for their litical parties. ing symbolically repay for political, eco- labor and a hundred years of racebased dis- Is it that even reparations might not be nomic and social wrongs stretching back crimination. enough to eliminate racism or demagoguery? over more than two centuries? A national dialogue on reparations will Well, they won’t. They won’t fully make up Some argue that the next step is for the also have to acknowledge that America has for the horrors of slavery and segregation, government to issue checks to descendants made down payments on its debt. either. They’ll be a step, as much symbol as of slaves. Many assume that’s all reparations Not every young man who went off to bat- substance, to acknowledge wrong and atone mean. tle in the Civil War did so to free the slaves, in some way in hope of reconciliation. Not so. but many on the Union side did. And, at the No, the thing that is scariest is also what Individual checks would have made sense end of the war, the slaves were free. Not will have the greatest long-term benefit. and been just if given directly to slaves or equal, but free. Knowledge. their immediate descendants. The hundreds of thousands of war dead— Knowledge, above all, is what America But today, the complications and logistics black and white—the millions wounded, would gain if Congress moved ahead on U.S. of issuing checks to descendants five genera- maimed, widowed and orphaned, can’t be de- Rep. John Conyers’ bill calling for a commis- tions removed boggle the mind. It’s hard to nied. The post-Civil War amendments to the sion to study the impact of slavery and dis- see justice in that. It’s even harder to envi- Constitution, however imperfectly enforced, crimination and to make recommendations sion it leading to any forrn of national rec- must be placed into the ledger. on remedies. onciliation. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E983 A commission studying slavery and repara- A thoughtful study of slavery, discrimina- on this subject. He has spent a lifetime help- tions will be besieged with alternatives. It tion and their aftermath would, no doubt, ing develop an American form of social in- should give any creative, legitimate idea its bring forward other good ideas to handle rep- surance and defending it against people like due. But it must ensure that any rec- arations. Landon. Now 87, Ball began his work at the ommendations are made with an eye toward But first, America must accept that it federal Social Security Administration in balancing the justice that is deserved with must face this unfinished business. As 1939, and he ran the program from 1952–73. He the reconciliation that is needed. W.E.B. DuBois wrote, has served as a member of or adviser to near- What follows is one way to handle repara- ‘‘We have the somewhat inchoate idea that ly all of the many, many, many advisory tions. we are not destined to be harassed with great councils on Social Security (the latest was A commission that has spent so much of social questions, and that even if we are, and appointed only last week). He has written, its time educating America might consider fail to answer them, the fault is with the testified, consulted, argued, lectured, and ex- it appropriate to carry on that theme in question and not with us. . . . Such an atti- horted so profusely that he probably de- three ongoing projects. tude is dangerous . . . The riddle of the serves the nickname suggested by his Cen- The first project would meet the need for Sphinx may be postponed, it may be eva- tury Foundation editor—Mr. Social Secu- broad, symbolic restitution for the 76 years sively answered now; sometime it must be rity. that slavery was legal under the U.S. govern- fully answered.’’ Ball went so far as to make a pro-Al Gore ment. President Bush, Congress and the Amer- As an example, what if a national repara- political advertisement last year, heaping ican people can heed Mr. DuBois’ wisdom and tions fund—say $500 billion spread over a scorn on George W. Bush’s plans for retire- take up his challenge. The Conyers bill decade—was devoted to addressing the short- ment accounts (Ball considered the ad shows how to take the first step. fall in academic resources and expectations muted; Gore’s people thought it was power- ful). Ball counsels Democrats and openly facing black children? f One use of the money could be to build, praises labor unions, his allies in many So- renovate and repair schools in the nation’s SOCIAL SECURITY cial Security battles. He expects no calls neediest school districts. The U.S. General from the White House these days. Accounting office said in 1996 that it would But even as a combatant, Ball engages, it cost $112 billion ‘‘just to achieve ‘good over- HON. EARL POMEROY must be said, graciously. In this book, he all condition’’’ in the nation’s schools. Such OF NORTH DAKOTA deftly—almost slyly—appoints out where the a program would benefit minorities pri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partisan fault lines are in the Social Secu- marily, but not exclusively. It would attack Friday, May 25, 2001 rity debate, and who takes which side. For the inequality that does the most to turn some in the debate, this is good to know. In differences of race into differences of income Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to one essay, he mentions Landon and other and opportunity. commend to my colleagues a new book writ- early Republican opponents, and in a later Framing a national act of atonement ten by former Social Security Administration one, hints that Eisenhower Republicans were around such a positive agenda would be both Commissioner Robert Ball. self-destructively slow to warm to Social Se- spiritually satisfying and pragmatic. It curity. In other chapters, he dispassionately As we in Congress grapple with the future would help poor urban and rural districts do discusses the proposals—mainly, though not a much better job of preparing young African of Social Security, it makes sense to listen to always, Republican ones, through the dec- Americans and other students for work and the words of wisdom offered by someone who ades—to downsize, privatize, outsource, and citizenship; it might help revive urban cen- has spend a lifetime working with the program. otherwise rip some of the system from its ters and curb suburban sprawl. Bob Ball began working in the Social Security federal moorings—a goal Ball plainly con- A second project could address the 100 Administration in 1939 and ran the program siders undesirable. years of unconstitutional discrimination and for more than 20 years. Clearly, Mr. Ball is segregation that followed slavery. It would Still, Ball knows what we’re dealing with compensate African American families who one of the country’s foremost experts on So- here, and, so do we: the deep-rooted struggle could demonstrate, subject to reasonable cial Security. over government’s role in America. To his limits, that they or their ancestors suffered A collection of Mr. Ball’s essays, ‘‘Insuring Republican, corporate, and conservative ad- substantial losses because of racial discrimi- the Essentials: Bob Ball on Social Security’’, versaries, Ball is saying, in a polite and sometimes roundabout way, ‘‘Let’s rumble.’’ nation. has recently been published by the Century Foremost among these would be the de- Ball obviously believes government has a Foundation Press. These essays not only role in promoting such things as justice, scendants of the almost 5,000 victims of chronicle the history of the program, but frame lynchings. But also included could be vic- fairness, and equality while respecting indi- tims of riots in which whites attacked black past and current Social Security reform pro- viduality. communities in places like Wilmington, posals in clear, concise terms. I encourage my In his preface, he quotes Abraham Lincoln N.C., in 1898, New Orleans in 1900, Atlanta in colleagues in Congress, and all Americans in- on the government’s job to ‘‘do for a commu- 1906, Tulsa in 1921, or dozens of others. terested in the subject of Social Security, to nity of people whatever they need to have Again, the reparations need not be in the read this valuable book. done but cannot do at all or cannot do so form of individual checks. For example, it Mr. Speaker, I submit for the RECORD a re- well for themselves.’’ Ball includes his own could be college tuition credits for a genera- view of Mr. Ball’s book, which appeared in the 1986 address to a conference on older people, tion of members of that family. May 12 edition of National Journal. challenging the rugged Reaganism of that Finally, the nation could begin a third decade on the need for long-term care for the project dedicated to continuing education [From the National Journal, May 12, 2001] elderly. ‘‘This issue will be a good test,’’ he for everyone. It would include a museum in IT’S NOT JUST A PENSION PLAN (DAMMIT!) says, ‘‘of whether Americans are really Washington, equal in stature to the U.S. Hol- (By Robert Ourlian) against the use of government for social pur- ocaust Memorial Museum, that would lead poses . . . or whether they like President an ongoing exploration of issues related to You may have heard the one about Alf Reagan more than they like his philosophy.’’ race and ethnicity in America. Landon’s ill-fated tirade during the 1936 pres- In a commencement address delivered at Through this project, Americans of all idential campaign and how it blew up in his the University of Maryland a year earlier, he ethnicities could answer the questions that face like a prank cigar, leaving him wide- lectures: ‘‘Greed is not enough if we are to arise often during any reparations discus- eyed and blinking. This was the attack on address successfully the great challenges sion: What about us? What about our story, the year-old Social Security Act, which he that face the world. If each of us pursues a our unhealed wounds? denounced with every overreaching adjective The point would not be to stage a contest it was his misfortune to muster. ‘‘It is a glar- life dedicated to getting the most we can for to see who suffered the most. It would be an ing example of the bungling and waste that ourselves, it will not automatically follow effort to show the range of experiences—and have characterized this Administration’s at- that the community will be better off. There the similarities. Study them together and tempts to fulfill its benevolent purposes,’’ is a law of reciprocal obligation.’’ maybe America can see more clearly the pat- Landon said with Magoo-like chagrin. He Now President Bush has created another terns of hate and discrimination that rise up called the act ‘‘unjust, unworkable, stupidly Social Security advisory council. So this me- at certain points in history and damage the drafted and wastefully financed,’’ and ‘‘a andering collection of essays, articles, op- nation’s soul. fraud on the working man.’’ eds, and lectures written by Bob Ball over a Maybe that knowledge can help the coun- Bob Ball includes a hearty mention of stretch of nearly 60 years is nothing if not try do right by future immigrants, sparing Landon’s little game of Republican roulette timely. It takes the reader on an interesting, them some pain and showing that a nation in his new book, Insuring the Essentials: Bob if sometimes challenging, ride through the can learn from its mistakes. Ball on Social Security. Ball is not unbiased development of American social insurance. E984 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 25, 2001 It’s not a completely smooth ride. Some of these older chapters have been blessedly outs of 75-year forecasts; the ways private Ball’s favorite pieces, such as a 1947 journal freshened with recent data, and do give a investment can play a role; the true nature article, would be difficult reading for those sense of agency culture through the decades, of the challenges ahead. unfamiliar with the jargon of the social some seem of limited use today. Yet, I re- science disciplines. Another, a 1942 guide on sisted the urge to jump straight to the chap- Granted, Bob Ball has cast his lot in the field interviews, seems to be on the margins ters addressing current concerns, and I was partisan game. But he speaks loudly in the of any point the book endeavors to make, glad to get the insights that were tucked ongoing debate, and this book will serve as and the same goes for a 1949 piece on con- away in many of the others: the guiding his megaphone—whether he needs one or not. tribution rates and funding sources. While principles of Social Security; the ins and Friday, May 25, 2001 Daily Digest Senate Timothy J. Muris, of Virginia, to be a Federal Chamber Action Trade Commissioner for the unexpired term of seven Routine Proceedings, pages S5663–S5765 years from September 26, 1994. Measures Introduced: Fifteen bills and six resolu- Bruce P. Mehlman, of Maryland, to be Assistant tions were introduced, as follows: S. 964–978, Secretary of Commerce for Technology Policy. S. Res. 95–99, and S. Con. Res. 44. Pages S5694–95 Kevin J. Martin, of North Carolina, to be a Mem- ber of the Federal Communications Commission for Measures Passed: a term of five years from July 1, 2001. National Child’s Day: Committee on the Judici- Walter H. Kansteiner, of Virginia, to be an As- ary was discharged from further consideration of S. sistant Secretary of State (African Affairs). Res. 90, designating June 3, 2001, as ‘‘National Peter S. Watson, of California, to be President of Child’s Day’’, and the resolution was then agreed to. the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Page S5764 David Garman, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Welcoming His Holiness Karekin II: Senate Secretary of Energy (Energy Efficiency and Renew- agreed to H. Con. Res. 139, welcoming His Holi- able Energy). ness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of Patrick Henry Wood III, of Texas, to be a Mem- All Armenians, on his visit to the United States and ber of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the ac- for the term expiring June 30, 2005. ceptance of Christianity in Armenia. Pages S5764–65 Kathleen B. Cooper, of Texas, to be Under Sec- retary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. Messages From the President: Senate received the Thomas Scully, of Virginia, to be Administrator following message from the President of the United of the Health Care Financing Administration. States: Lorne W. Craner, of Virginia, to be Assistant Sec- Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on the retary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and progress toward achieving benchmarks in Bosnia; to Labor. the Committee on Armed Services (PM–25). William J. Burns, of the District of Columbia, to Page S5691 be an Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Af- Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- fairs), vice Edward S. Walker, Jr. lowing nominations: Ruth A. Davis, of Georgia, to be Director General Donna R. McLean, of the District of Columbia, to of the Foreign Service, vice Marc Grossman. be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. Francis S. Blake, of Connecticut, to be Deputy Sean B. O’Hollaren, of Oregon, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy. Secretary of Transportation. Nora Mead Brownell, of Pennsylvania, to be a Piyush Jindal, of Louisiana, to be an Assistant Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- Secretary of Health and Human Services. sion for a term expiring June 30, 2006. (Reappoint- Maria Cino, of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary ment) of Commerce and Director General of the United Nora Mead Brownell, of Pennsylvania, to be a States and Foreign Commercial Service. Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- Timothy J. Muris, of Virginia, to be a Federal sion for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, Trade Commissioner for the term of seven years from 2001. September 26, 2001. Carl W. Ford, Jr., of Arkansas, to be an Assistant Bruce Marshall Carnes, of Virginia, to be Chief Secretary of State (Intelligence and Research). Financial Officer, Department of Energy. Christina B. Rocca, of Virginia, to be Assistant A. Elizabeth Jones, of Maryland, to be an Assist- Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs. ant Secretary of State (European Affairs), vice James Donald Cameron Findlay, of Illinois, to be Deputy F. Dobbins. Secretary of Labor. D518 May 25, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D519

Kathleen Q. Abernathy, of Maryland, to be a Timothy M. Tymkovich, of Colorado, to be Member of the Federal Communications Commission United States Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit. for a term of five years from July 1, 1999. Page S5765 Michael Joseph Copps, of Virginia, to be a Mem- Executive Communications: Pages S5692–93 ber of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2000. Petitions and Memorials: Pages S5693–94 Robert Gordon Card, of Colorado, to be Under Executive Reports of Committees: Page S5694 Secretary of Energy. Messages From the House: Pages S5691–92 Stephen Brauer, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to Belgium. Measures Placed on Calendar: Page S5692 Michael K. Powell, of Virginia, to be a Member Statements on Introduced Bills: Pages S5695–S5714 of the Federal Communications Commission for a Additional Cosponsors: Page S5695 term of five years from July 1, 2002. (Reappoint- ment) Additional Statements: Pages S5688–91 Paul Vincent Kelly, of Virginia, to be an Assist- Text of H.R. 1836, as Previously Passed: ant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs). Pages S5714–53 Donald Burnham Ensenat, of Louisiana, to be Notices of Hearings: Page S5714 Chief of Protocol, and to have the rank of Ambas- sador during his tenure of service. Adjournment: Senate met at 10:02 a.m., and ad- 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. journed at 4:05 p.m., until 10 a.m., on Saturday, Routine lists in the Foreign Service. May 26, 2001. (For Senate’s program, see the re- Pages S5763–64, S5765 marks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s Record on page S5765.) Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- lowing nominations: Charles W. Pickering, Sr., of Mississippi, to be Committee Meetings United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit. No committee meetings were held. h House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Resolutions: Chamber Action Read a letter from Chairman Young of Alaska Speaker Pro Tempore: Read a letter from the wherein he transmitted copies of resolutions ap- Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Biggert proved by the Committee on Transportation and In- to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H2715 frastructure on May 16, 2001—referred to the Com- Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the mittee on Appropriations. Page H2723 guest Chaplain, Capt. Leroy Gilbert, Chaplain of the Recess: The House recessed at 11:15 p.m. and re- United States Coast Guard. Page H2715 convened at 5:30 p.m. Page H2722 Journal: Proceedings on the Speaker’s approval of Recess: The House recessed at 5:39 p.m. to recon- the Journal of Thursday, May 24 are pending. vene at the call of the Chair. Page H2723 Page H2715 Senate Messages: Message received from the Senate Presidential Message—Peace Process in Bosnia today appears on page H2715. and Herzegovina: Read a message from the Presi- Referrals: S. 143, S. 468, and S. 757 were held at dent wherein he transmitted a report on progress the desk. S. 378 and S. 774 were referred to the made toward achieving benchmarks for a sustainable Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. peace process in Bosnia and Herzegovina—referred (See next issue.) to the Committees on International Relations, Ap- Adjournment: The House met at 10 a.m. and re- propriations, and Armed Services and ordered print- cessed subject to the call of the Chair at 5:39 p.m. ed (H. Doc. 107–78). Pages H2722–23 Page H2723 D520 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST May 25, 2001

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HOUSE Fattah, Chaka, Pa., E973, E981 Pickering, Charles W. ‘‘Chip’’, Miss., E973 Holt, Rush D., N.J., E972, E975, E977 Pomeroy, Earl, N.D., E983 Ackerman, Gary L., N.Y., E977 Kucinich, Dennis J., Ohio, E981 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E976 Baca, Joe, Calif., E977 LaFalce, John J., N.Y., E978 Rogers, Mike, Mich., E979 Berman, Howard L., Calif., E978 Langevin, James R., R.I., E977 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E980 Blunt, Roy, Mo., E974 Lewis, Jerry, Calif., E978 Traficant, James A., Jr., Ohio, E945 Cunningham, Randy ‘‘Duke’’, Calif., E980 Osborne, Tom, Nebr., E979 Underwood, Robert A., Guam, E978 Davis, Jo Ann, Va., E974 Owens, Major R., N.Y., E976 Waters, Maxine, Calif., E980

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