[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[House]
[Pages 24989-24992]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                               AMENDMENTS

  Under clause 8 of rule XVIII, proposed amendments were submitted as 
follows:

                               H.R. 3289

                       Offered By: Mr. Blumenauer

       Amendment No. 39: Page 31, line 5, strike ``, the 
     Department of Defense''.

                               H.R. 3289

                       Offered By: Mr. Blumenauer

       Amendment No. 40: Page 29, line 14, after the dollar amount 
     insert ``(increased by $20,000,000)''.
       Page 30, line 1, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced 
     by $500,000,000)''.
       Page 33, line 19, after the dollar amount insert 
     ``(increased by $192,000,000)''.
       Page 33, line 20, after the dollar amount insert 
     ``(increased by $174,750,000)''.
       Page 34, line 6, after the dollar amount insert 
     ``(increased by $17,250,000)''.
       Page 36, line 22, after the dollar amount insert 
     ``(increased by $35,000,000)''.

                               H.R. 3289

                        Offered By: Mr. Sherman

       Amendment No. 41: At the end of the bill (before the short 
     title), insert the following:
       Sec. __. (a) Modification of Highest Income Tax Rate.--The 
     table contained in paragraph (2) of section 1(i) of the 
     Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to reductions in 
     rates after June 30, 2001) is amended to read as follows:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     The corresponding percentages shall
                                      be substituted for the following
  ``In the case of taxable years                percentages:
  beginning during calendar year:  -------------------------------------
                                      28%      31%      36%      39.6%
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2003..............................    25.0%    28.0%    33.0%      35.0%
2004, 2005, or 2006...............    25.0%    28.0%    33.0%      39.6%
2007..............................    25.0%    28.0%    33.0%      37.0%
2008 and thereafter...............    25.0%    28.0%    33.0%   35.0%''.
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       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2003.
       (c) Application of EGTRRA Sunset.--The amendment made by 
     this section shall be subject to title IX of the Economic 
     Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to the same 
     extent and in the same manner as the provision of such Act to 
     which such amendment relates.

                               H.R. 3289

                        Offered By: Mr. Sherman

       Amendment No. 42: Page 30, on each of lines 1 and 3, insert 
     after the dollar amount the following: ``(reduced by 
     $209,000,000)''.

                               H.R. 3289

                        Offered By: Mr. Sherman

       Amendment No. 43: At the end of the bill (preceding the 
     short title), add the following:
       Sec.    . None of the amounts made available and allocated 
     for oil infrastructure under the heading ``Iraq Relief and 
     Reconstruction Fund'' may be used to enter into

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     any contract (except for a contract that is entered into 
     using competitive procedures).

                               H.R. 3289

                        Offered By: Mr. Sherman

       Amendment No. 44: Page 30, line 1, after the dollar amount 
     insert (reduced by $153,000,000)''.
       Page 30, beginning on line 9, strike ``$153,000,000 for 
     private sector development;''.

                               H.R. 3289

                        Offered By: Mr. Sherman

       Amendment No. 45: Page 30, line 1, after the dollar amount 
     insert (reduced by $2,100,000,000)''.
       Page 30, beginning on line 5, strike ``$2,100,000,000 for 
     oil infrastructure;''.

                               H.R. 3289

                        Offered By: Mr. Sherman

       Amendment No. 46: Page 51, after line 11, insert the 
     following new section:
       Sec. 3007. None of the funds made available in this Act 
     under the heading ``Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund'' may 
     be obligated or expended until the President certifies to 
     Congress that the United States Government has received 
     assurances from the Iraqi Governing Council or other 
     appropriate Iraqi entity that a future Iraqi Government will 
     repay to the United States Government all amounts expended 
     under such heading and that this repayment will take priority 
     over repayment of debts owed by Iraq to other countries.

                               H.R. 3289

                         Offered By: Mr. Tanner

       Amendment No. 47: Page 51, after line 11, insert the 
     following new section:
       Sec. 3007. None of the funds made available in this Act 
     under the heading ``Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund'' may 
     be provided in a form other than loans.

                               H.R. 3289

                        Offered By: Mr. Deutsch

       Amendment No. 48: At the end of the bill (before the short 
     title), insert the following:
       Sec. 3007. None of the funds made available under the 
     heading ``iraq relief and reconstruction fund'' may be 
     provided until September 30, 2004.

                               H.R. 3289

                         Offered By: Mr. Filner

       Amendment No. 49: After the appropriating clause (preceding 
     title I), insert the following:

                     TITLE IA--DOMESTIC EMERGENCIES

       Sec. 101. For an additional amount for elimination of the 
     disabled veterans tax (the prohibition on concurrent receipt 
     of military retired pay and veterans disability 
     compensation), $4,500,000,000: Provided, That such amount is 
     designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement 
     pursuant to section 502 of H. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), 
     the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2004.

                               H.R. 3289

                 Offered By: Mr. Larson of Connecticut

       Amendment No. 50: At the end of the bill (before the short 
     title), insert the following:

       Sec. __. (a) Provision of Funds for Security and 
     Stabilization of Iraq Through Partial Suspension of 
     Reductions in Highest Income Tax Rate for Individual 
     Taxpayers.--The table contained in paragraph (2) of section 
     1(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to 
     (relating to reductions in rates after June 30, 2001) is 
     amended to read as follows:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    The corresponding percentages  shall
                                      be substituted for  the following
  ``In the case of taxable years                percentages:
  beginning during calendar year:  -------------------------------------
                                      28%      31%      36%      39.6%
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001..............................   27.5%    30.5%    35.5%     39.1%
2002..............................   27.0%    30.0%    35.0%     38.6%
2003 and 2004.....................   25.0%    28.0%    33.0%     35.0%
2005 and thereafter...............   25.0%    28.0%    33.0%    38.2%''.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

       (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section 
     shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 
     2004.
       (c) Application of EGTRRA Sunset to This Section.--The 
     amendment made by this section shall be subject to title IX 
     of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 
     2001 to the same extent and in the same manner as the 
     provision of such Act to which such amendment relates.

                               H.R. 3289

                 Offered By: Mr. Larson of Connecticut

       Amendment No. 51: At the end of title II of the bill, add 
     the following:

       Sec. __. (a)(1) Of the funds appropriated under chapter 2 
     of this title under the heading ``iraq relief and 
     reconstruction fund''--
       (A) not more than $5,000,000,000 may be obligated or 
     expended before April 1, 2004; and
       (B) the excess of the total amount so appropriated over 
     $5,000,000,000 may not be obligated or expended after April 
     1, 2004, unless--
       (i) the President submits to Congress in writing the 
     certifications described in subsection (b); and
       (ii) Congress enacts an appropriations law (other than this 
     Act) that authorizes the obligation and expenditure of such 
     funds.
       (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to the $3,243,000,000 
     provided under the heading ``iraq relief and reconstruction 
     fund'' for security and law enforcement or the $1,318,000,000 
     provided under such heading for justice, public safety 
     infrastructure, and civil society (which includes funds for 
     Iraqi border enforcement, enhanced security communications, 
     and the establishment of Iraqi national security forces and 
     the Iraq Defense Corps).
       (b) The certifications referred to in subsection 
     (a)(1)(B)(i) are as follows:
       (1) A certification that the United Nations Security 
     Council has adopted a resolution (after the adoption of 
     United Nations Security Council Resolution 1483 of May 22, 
     2003, and after the adoption of United Nations Security 
     Council Resolution 1500 of August 14, 2003) that authorizes a 
     multinational force under United States leadership for post-
     Saddam Hussein Iraq, provides for a central role for the 
     United Nations in the political and economic development and 
     reconstruction of Iraq, and will result in substantially 
     increased contributions of military forces and amounts of 
     money by other countries to assist in the restoration of 
     security in Iraq and the reconstruction of Iraq.
       (2) A certification that the United States reconstruction 
     activities in Iraq are being successfully implemented in 
     accordance with a detailed plan (which includes fixed 
     timetables and costs), and with a significant commitment of 
     financial assistance from other countries, for--
       (A) the establishment of economic and political stability 
     in Iraq, including prompt restoration of basic services, such 
     as water and electricity services;
       (B) the adoption of a democratic constitution in Iraq;
       (C) the holding of local and national elections in Iraq;
       (D) the establishment of a democratically elected 
     government in Iraq that has broad public support; and
       (E) the establishment of Iraqi security and armed forces 
     that are fully trained and appropriately equipped and are 
     able to defend Iraq and carry out other security duties 
     without the involvement of the United States Armed Forces.
       (c) Not later than March 1, 2004, the President shall 
     submit to Congress a report on United States and foreign 
     country involvement in Iraq that includes the following 
     information:
       (1) The number of military personnel from other countries 
     that, as of such date, are supporting Operation Iraqi 
     Freedom, together with an estimate of the number of such 
     personnel to be in place in Iraq for that purpose on May 1, 
     2004.
       (2) The total amounts of financial donations pledged and 
     paid by other countries for the reconstruction of Iraq.
       (3) A description of the economic, political, and military 
     situation in Iraq, including the number, type, and location 
     of attacks on Coalition, United Nations and Iraqi military, 
     public safety, and civilian personnel in the 60 days 
     preceding the date of the report.
       (4) A description of the measures taken to protect United 
     States military personnel serving in Iraq.
       (5) A detailed plan, containing fixed timetables and costs, 
     for establishing civil, economic, and political security in 
     Iraq, including restoration of basic services, such as water 
     and electricity services.
       (6) An estimate of the total number of United States and 
     foreign military personnel that are necessary in the short 
     term and the long term to bring to Iraq stability and 
     security for its reconstruction, including the prevention of 
     sabotage that impedes the reconstruction efforts.
       (7) An estimate of the duration of the United States 
     military presence in Iraq and the levels of United States 
     military personnel strength that will be necessary for that 
     presence for each of the future 6-month periods, together 
     with a rotation plan for combat divisions, combat support 
     units, and combat service support units.
       (8) An estimate of the total cost to the United States of 
     the military presence in Iraq that includes--

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       (A) the estimated incremental costs of the United States 
     active duty forces deployed in Iraq and neighboring 
     countries;
       (B) the estimated costs of United States reserve component 
     forces mobilized for service in Iraq and in neighboring 
     countries;
       (C) the estimated costs of replacing United States military 
     equipment being used in Iraq; and
       (D) the estimated costs of support to be provided by the 
     United States to foreign troops in Iraq.
       (9) An estimate of the total financial cost of the 
     reconstruction of Iraq, together with--
       (A) an estimate of the percentage of such cost that would 
     be paid by the United States and a detailed accounting 
     specified for major categories of cost; and
       (B) the amounts of contributions pledged and paid by other 
     countries, specified in major categories.
       (10) A strategy for securing significant additional 
     international financial support for the reconstruction of 
     Iraq, including a discussion of the progress made in 
     implementing the strategy.
       (11) A schedule, including fixed timetables and costs, for 
     the establishment of Iraqi security and armed forces that are 
     fully trained and appropriately equipped and are able to 
     defend Iraq and carry out other security duties without the 
     involvement of the United States Armed Forces.
       (12) An estimated schedule for the withdrawal of United 
     States and foreign armed forces from Iraq.
       (13) An estimated schedule for--
       (A) the adoption of a democratic constitution in Iraq;
       (B) the holding of democratic local and national elections 
     in Iraq;
       (C) the establishment of a democratically elected 
     government in Iraq that has broad public support; and
       (D) the timely withdrawal of United States and foreign 
     armed forces from Iraq.
       (d) Every 90 days after the submission of the report under 
     subsection (c), the President shall submit to Congress an 
     update of that report. The requirement for updates under the 
     preceding sentence shall terminate upon the withdrawal of the 
     United States Armed Forces (other than diplomatic security 
     detachment personnel) from Iraq.
       (e) The report under subsection (c) and the updates under 
     subsection (d) shall be submitted in unclassified form.

                               H.R. 3289

                 Offered By: Mr. Larson of Connecticut

       Amendment No. 52: At the end of the bill (before the short 
     title), add the following new section:

       Sec. __. (a) Study by Comptroller General.--The Comptroller 
     General shall conduct a study to assess the effect on the 
     Armed Forces, including the reserve components, of the 
     foreign policies of preemption and unilateralism. The study 
     shall include a discussion of the effect of those policies on 
     military deployment capabilities, readiness, recruiting and 
     retention rates, morale, total force structure, and end 
     strength.
       (b) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2004, the Comptroller 
     General shall submit to Congress a report containing the 
     findings and conclusions of the study conducted pursuant to 
     subsection (a).

                               H.R. 3289

                 Offered By: Mr. Larson of Connecticut

       Amendment No. 53: Page 19, after line 20, insert the 
     following new section:

       Sec. __. (a) Any member of the Armed Forces described in 
     subsection (b) who purchases protective body armor, and any 
     individual who is a family member of such a member of the 
     Armed Forces and purchases protective body armor for that 
     family member, shall be reimbursed for the cost of such 
     purchase. Such reimbursement shall be made directly from the 
     Treasury to the individual to be reimbursed. Such 
     reimbursement shall be made upon presentation of proof of 
     purchase to the Secretary of Treasury and the Secretary's 
     verification from the Secretary of Defense as to the duty 
     status of the individual purchasing or receiving the body 
     armor.
       (b) A member of the Armed Forces described in this 
     subsection is a member who--
       (1) is serving on active duty and is deployed as part of 
     the global war on terrorism, including Operation Noble Eagle, 
     Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
       (2) as a member of a reserve component, receives activation 
     orders for mobilization and deployment as described in 
     paragraph (1).
       (c) The Secretary of Treasury shall take such steps as 
     necessary to begin implementation of subsection (a) not later 
     than the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date of 
     the enactment of this Act.

                               H.R. 3289

                        Offered By: Mr. Tancredo

       Amendment No. 54: At the end of the bill (before the short 
     title), insert the following:
       Sec.----. No funds in this act shall be disbursed for 
     purposes of reconstruction in Iraq unless the President, in 
     coordination with the Governing Council of Iraq or a 
     successor governing authority in Iraq, first establishes an 
     Iraq Reconstruction Finance Authority to obtain financing for 
     the reconstruction of the infrastructure in Iraq by 
     collateralizing the revenue from future sales of oil 
     extracted in Iraq. The Authority shall obtain financing for 
     the reconstruction of the infrastructure in Iraq through--
       (1)(A) issuing securities or other financial instruments; 
     or
       (B) obtaining loans on the open market from private banks 
     or international financial institutions; and
       (2) to the maximum extent possible, securitizing or 
     collateralizing such securities, instruments, or loans with 
     the revenue from the future sales of oil extracted in Iraq.

                               H.R. 3289

                        Offered By: Mr. Hoeffel

       Amendment No. 55: In section 2212(b) (relating to report on 
     military operations and reconstruction efforts), strike 
     paragraphs (7) through (9) and insert the following:

       (7) A description of progress made toward the establishment 
     of an independent, sovereign, and democratic government for 
     Iraq, including an estimated schedule for the drafting of a 
     constitution and the holding of free and fair elections.
       (8) A description of the extent of international 
     participation in the stabilization and reconstruction of 
     Iraq, including the amount and schedule for the provision of 
     financial assistance by other countries and international 
     organizations.
       (9) The number of members of the Armed Forces (including 
     national guard and reserve troops) deployed in connection 
     with Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, 
     an estimate of the period of time for which such forces will 
     be deployed, and a description of progress made in replacing 
     such forces with international or foreign peacekeeping units.

                               H.R. 3289

                         Offered By: Mr. Weiner

       Amendment No. 56: Page 51, after line 11, insert the 
     following:


        prohibition against direct funding for certain countries

       Sec. 3007. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made 
     available pursuant to this Act shall be obligated or expended 
     to finance directly any assistance or reparations to Cuba, 
     Libya, North Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, or Syria: Provided, 
     That for purposes of this section, the prohibition on 
     obligations or expenditures shall include direct loans, 
     credits, insurance and guarantees of the Export-Import Bank 
     or its agents.

                               H.R. 3289

                      Offered By: Ms. Jackson-Lee

       Amendment No. 57: Page 30, line 1, after the dollar amount 
     insert ``(reduced by $20,000,000)''.
       Page 33, lines 19 and 20, after each dollar amount insert 
     ``(increased by $20,000,000)''.

                               H.R. 3289

                        Offered By: Mr. Hinchey

       Amendment No. 58: Page 42, lines 2 and 3, strike ``the date 
     of the enactment of this Act'' and insert ``October 1, 
     2002,''

                               H.R. 3289

                       Offered By: Ms. Kilpatrick

       Amendment No. 59: Page 51, after line 11, insert the 
     following new section:
       Sec. 3007. None of the funds made available in this Act 
     under the heading ``Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund'' may 
     be provided on a non-repayable basis.

                               H.R. 3289

                         Offered By: Mr. Weiner

       Amendment No. 60: Page 51, after line 11, insert the 
     following:


        prohibition against direct funding for certain countries

       Sec. 3007. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made 
     available pursuant to this Act shall be obligated or expended 
     to finance directly any assistance or reparations (including 
     direct loans, credits, insurance and guarantees of the 
     Export-Import Bank or its agents) to Cuba, Libya, North 
     Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, or Syria.

                               H.R. 3289

                         Offered By: Mr. Weiner

       Amendment No. 61: Page 51, after line 11, insert the 
     following:


          prohibition against direct funding for saudi arabia

       Sec. 3007. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made 
     available pursuant to this Act shall be obligated or expended 
     to finance directly any assistance or reparations (including 
     direct loans, credits, insurance and guarantees of the 
     Export-Import Bank or its agents) to Saudi Arabia.

                               H.R. 3289

                         Offered By: Mr. Weiner

       Amendment No. 62: Page 51, after line 11, insert the 
     following:


          prohibition against direct funding for saudi arabia

       Sec. 3007. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made 
     available pursuant to this Act shall be obligated or expended 
     to finance directly any assistance or reparations to Saudi 
     Arabia: Provided, That for purposes of this section, the 
     prohibition on obligations or expenditures shall include 
     direct loans, credits, insurance and guarantees of the 
     Export-Import Bank or its agents.

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                               H.R. 3289

                       Offered By: Ms. Velazquez

       Amendment No. 63: At the end of the bill (before the short 
     title), insert the following:
       Sec. __. None of the funds made available in this Act may 
     be used to fund any contract in contravention of section 
     8(d)(6) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(6)).