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ENACTMENT OF CERTAIN SMALL BUSINESS, HEALTH, TAX, AND MINIMUM WAGE PROVISIONS

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SECTION 1. ENACTMENT OF OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW.
SEC. 2. PUBLICATION OF ACT.
JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE
MINIMUM WAGE ACT OF 2000
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 2. MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE.
TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 2000
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENT OF 1986 CODE.
TITLE I--FSC REPEAL AND EXTRATERRITORIAL INCOME EXCLUSION
SEC. 101. REPEAL OF FOREIGN SALES CORPORATION RULES.
SEC. 102. TREATMENT OF EXTRATERRITORIAL INCOME.
`SEC. 114. EXTRATERRITORIAL INCOME.
`Subpart E--Qualifying Foreign Trade Income
`SEC. 941. QUALIFYING FOREIGN TRADE INCOME.
`SEC. 942. FOREIGN TRADING GROSS RECEIPTS.
`SEC. 943. OTHER DEFINITIONS AND SPECIAL RULES.
SEC. 103. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
SEC. 104. EFFECTIVE DATE.
TITLE II--SMALL BUSINESS TAX RELIEF
SEC. 201. EXTENSION OF WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT.
SEC. 202. INCREASE IN AMORTIZABLE REFORESTATION EXPENDITURES, ETC.
SEC. 203. INCREASE IN EXPENSE TREATMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
SEC. 204. INCREASED DEDUCTION FOR MEAL EXPENSES.
SEC. 205. INCREASED DEDUCTIBILITY OF BUSINESS MEAL EXPENSES FOR INDIVIDUALS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL LIMITATIONS ON HOURS OF SERVICE.
SEC. 206. REPEAL OF MODIFICATION OF INSTALLMENT METHOD.
SEC. 207. INCOME AVERAGING NOT TO INCREASE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX LIABILITY; INCOME AVERAGING FOR FISHERMEN.
SEC. 208. REPEAL OF OCCUPATIONAL TAXES RELATING TO DISTILLED SPIRITS, WINE, AND BEER.
`PART II--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
`Subpart C--Recordkeeping by Dealers
`SEC. 5121. RECORDKEEPING BY WHOLESALE DEALERS.',
`SEC. 5122. RECORDKEEPING BY RETAIL DEALERS.',
`SUBPART D--OTHER PROVISIONS
`SEC. 5132. PROHIBITED PURCHASES BY DEALERS.
SEC. 209. EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME FOR CERTAIN FORGIVEN MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS.
SEC. 210. CLARIFICATION OF CASH ACCOUNTING RULES FOR SMALL BUSINESS.
SEC. 211. AMENDMENTS RELATING TO DEMAND DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS AT DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS.
TITLE III--HEALTH INSURANCE AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROVISIONS
SEC. 301. DEDUCTION FOR 100 PERCENT OF HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS OF SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS.
SEC. 302. DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE COSTS OF INDIVIDUALS NOT PARTICIPATING IN EMPLOYER-SUBSIDIZED...`SEC. 222. HEALTH AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE COSTS.
SEC. 303. 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
SEC. 304. ADDITIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTIONS FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE.
SEC. 305. DEDUCTION FOR PROVIDING LONG-TERM CARE IN THE HOME TO HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
`SEC. 223. PROVISION OF LONG-TERM CARE IN THE HOME TO HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
TITLE IV--PENSION AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT PROVISIONS
SEC. 400. SHORT TITLE.
Subtitle A--Individual Retirement Accounts
SEC. 401. MODIFICATION OF IRA CONTRIBUTION LIMITS.
SEC. 402. DEEMED IRAS UNDER EMPLOYER PLANS.
SEC. 403. TAX-FREE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.
SEC. 404. MODIFICATION OF AGI LIMITS FOR ROTH IRAS.
Subtitle B--Expanding Coverage
SEC. 411. INCREASE IN BENEFIT AND CONTRIBUTION LIMITS.
SEC. 412. PLAN LOANS FOR SUBCHAPTER S OWNERS, PARTNERS, AND SOLE PROPRIETORS.
SEC. 413. MODIFICATION OF TOP-HEAVY RULES.
SEC. 414. ELECTIVE DEFERRALS NOT TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT FOR PURPOSES OF DEDUCTION LIMITS.
SEC. 415. REPEAL OF COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND TAX-EXEMPT...SEC. 416. ELIMINATION OF USER FEE FOR REQUESTS TO IRS REGARDING PENSION PLANS.
SEC. 417. DEDUCTION LIMITS.
SEC. 418. OPTION TO TREAT ELECTIVE DEFERRALS AS AFTER-TAX ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS.
`SEC. 402A. OPTIONAL TREATMENT OF ELECTIVE DEFERRALS AS ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS.
Subtitle C--Enhancing Fairness For Women
SEC. 421. CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AGE 50 OR OVER.
SEC. 422. EQUITABLE TREATMENT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF EMPLOYEES TO DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS.
SEC. 423. FASTER VESTING OF CERTAIN EMPLOYER MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS.
SEC. 424. SIMPLIFY AND UPDATE THE MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION RULES.
SEC. 425. CLARIFICATION OF TAX TREATMENT OF DIVISION OF SECTION 457 PLAN BENEFITS UPON DIVORCE.
SEC. 426. PROVISIONS RELATING TO HARDSHIP DISTRIBUTIONS.
SEC. 427. WAIVER OF TAX ON NONDEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR DOMESTIC OR SIMILAR WORKERS.
Subtitle D--Increasing Portability For Participants
SEC. 431. ROLLOVERS ALLOWED AMONG VARIOUS TYPES OF PLANS.
SEC. 432. ROLLOVERS OF IRAS INTO WORKPLACE RETIREMENT PLANS.
SEC. 433. ROLLOVERS OF AFTER-TAX CONTRIBUTIONS.
SEC. 434. HARDSHIP EXCEPTION TO 60-DAY RULE.
SEC. 435. TREATMENT OF FORMS OF DISTRIBUTION.
SEC. 436. RATIONALIZATION OF RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRIBUTIONS.
SEC. 437. PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDIT IN GOVERNMENTAL DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS.
SEC. 438. EMPLOYERS MAY DISREGARD ROLLOVERS FOR PURPOSES OF CASH-OUT AMOUNTS.
SEC. 439. MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SECTION 457 PLANS.
Subtitle E--Strengthening Pension Security and Enforcement
SEC. 441. REPEAL OF 155 PERCENT OF CURRENT LIABILITY FUNDING LIMIT.
SEC. 442. MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION RULES MODIFIED AND APPLIED TO ALL DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS.
SEC. 443. EXCISE TAX RELIEF FOR SOUND PENSION FUNDING.
SEC. 444. EXCISE TAX ON FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTICE BY DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING FUTURE BENEFIT ACCRUALS.
`SEC. 4980F. FAILURE OF APPLICABLE PLANS REDUCING BENEFIT ACCRUALS TO SATISFY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 445. TREATMENT OF MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS UNDER SECTION 415.
SEC. 446. PROTECTION OF INVESTMENT OF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO 401(K) PLANS.
SEC. 447. PERIODIC PENSION BENEFITS STATEMENTS.
SEC. 448. PROHIBITED ALLOCATIONS OF STOCK IN S CORPORATION ESOP.
Subtitle F--Reducing Regulatory Burdens
SEC. 451. MODIFICATION OF TIMING OF PLAN VALUATIONS.
SEC. 452. ESOP DIVIDENDS MAY BE REINVESTED WITHOUT LOSS OF DIVIDEND DEDUCTION.
SEC. 453. REPEAL OF TRANSITION RULE RELATING TO CERTAIN HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES.
SEC. 454. EMPLOYEES OF TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES.
SEC. 455. CLARIFICATION OF TREATMENT OF EMPLOYER-PROVIDED RETIREMENT ADVICE.
SEC. 456. REPORTING SIMPLIFICATION.
SEC. 457. IMPROVEMENT OF EMPLOYEE PLANS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION SYSTEM.
SEC. 458. REPEAL OF THE MULTIPLE USE TEST.
SEC. 459. FLEXIBILITY IN NONDISCRIMINATION, COVERAGE, AND LINE OF BUSINESS RULES.
SEC. 460. EXTENSION TO ALL GOVERNMENTAL PLANS OF MORATORIUM ON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN NONDISCRIMINATION RULES APPLICABLE...SEC. 461. NOTICE AND CONSENT PERIOD REGARDING DISTRIBUTIONS.
SEC. 462. ANNUAL REPORT DISSEMINATION.
SEC. 463. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO SAVER ACT.
SEC. 464. STUDY OF PENSION COVERAGE.
Subtitle G--Other ERISA Provisions
SEC. 471. MISSING PARTICIPANTS.
SEC. 472. REDUCED PBGC PREMIUM FOR NEW PLANS OF SMALL EMPLOYERS.
SEC. 473. REDUCTION OF ADDITIONAL PBGC PREMIUM FOR NEW AND SMALL PLANS.
SEC. 474. AUTHORIZATION FOR PBGC TO PAY INTEREST ON PREMIUM OVERPAYMENT REFUNDS.
SEC. 475. SUBSTANTIAL OWNER BENEFITS IN TERMINATED PLANS.
SEC. 476. MULTIEMPLOYER PLAN BENEFITS GUARANTEE.
SEC. 477. CIVIL PENALTIES FOR BREACH OF FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY.
SEC. 478. BENEFIT SUSPENSION NOTICE.
Subtitle H--Plan Amendments
SEC. 481. PROVISIONS RELATING TO PLAN AMENDMENTS.
TITLE V--SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROVISIONS
SEC. 501. ADDITIONAL INCREASE IN ARBITRAGE REBATE EXCEPTION FOR GOVERNMENTAL BONDS USED TO FINANCE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES.
SEC. 502. MODIFICATION OF ARBITRAGE REBATE RULES APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BONDS.
SEC. 503. MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL ARBITRAGE RULE FOR CERTAIN FUNDS.
SEC. 504. TREATMENT OF QUALIFIED PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL FACILITY BONDS AS EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS.
SEC. 505. EXPANSION OF QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BOND PROGRAM.
`PART IV--EDUCATION BOND PROVISIONS
`SEC. 1397E. CREDIT TO HOLDERS OF QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS.
`SEC. 1397F. QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS.'
`SEC. 1397G. AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL QUALIFIED ZONE ACADEMY BONDS WITHOUT TARGETING AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS.
TITLE VI--COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
Subtitle A--Tax Incentives for Renewal Communities
SEC. 601. DESIGNATION OF AND TAX INCENTIVES FOR RENEWAL COMMUNITIES.
`SUBCHAPTER X--RENEWAL COMMUNITIES
`PART I--DESIGNATION
`SEC. 1400E. DESIGNATION OF RENEWAL COMMUNITIES.
`PART II--RENEWAL COMMUNITY CAPITAL GAIN; RENEWAL COMMUNITY BUSINESS
`SEC. 1400F. RENEWAL COMMUNITY CAPITAL GAIN.
`SEC. 1400G. RENEWAL COMMUNITY BUSINESS DEFINED.
`PART III--ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES
`SEC. 1400H. RENEWAL COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT CREDIT.
`SEC. 1400I. COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION DEDUCTION.
`SEC. 1400J. INCREASE IN EXPENSING UNDER SECTION 179.
SEC. 602. WORK OPPORTUNITY CREDIT FOR HIRING YOUTH RESIDING IN RENEWAL COMMUNITIES.
Subtitle B--Extension and Expansion of Empowerment Zone Incentives
SEC. 611. AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE 9 ADDITIONAL EMPOWERMENT ZONES.
SEC. 612. EXTENSION OF EMPOWERMENT ZONE TREATMENT THROUGH 2009.
SEC. 613. 20 PERCENT EMPLOYMENT CREDIT FOR ALL EMPOWERMENT ZONES
SEC. 614. INCREASED EXPENSING UNDER SECTION 179.
SEC. 615. HIGHER LIMITS ON TAX-EXEMPT EMPOWERMENT ZONE FACILITY BONDS.
SEC. 616. NONRECOGNITION OF GAIN ON ROLLOVER OF EMPOWERMENT ZONE INVESTMENTS.
`SUBPART C--NONRECOGNITION OF GAIN ON ROLLOVER OF EMPOWERMENT ZONE INVESTMENTS
`SEC. 1397B. NONRECOGNITION OF GAIN ON ROLLOVER OF EMPOWERMENT ZONE INVESTMENTS.
SEC. 617. INCREASED EXCLUSION OF GAIN ON SALE OF EMPOWERMENT ZONE STOCK.
Subtitle C--New Markets Tax Credit
SEC. 621. NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT.
`SEC. 45D. NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT.
Subtitle D--Improvements in Low-Income Housing Credit
SEC. 631. MODIFICATION OF STATE CEILING ON LOW-INCOME HOUSING CREDIT.
SEC. 632. MODIFICATION OF CRITERIA FOR ALLOCATING HOUSING CREDITS AMONG PROJECTS.
SEC. 633. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF HOUSING CREDIT AGENCIES.
SEC. 634. MODIFICATIONS TO RULES RELATING TO BASIS OF BUILDING WHICH IS ELIGIBLE FOR CREDIT.
SEC. 635. OTHER MODIFICATIONS.
SEC. 636. CARRYFORWARD RULES.
SEC. 637. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Subtitle E--Other Community Renewal and New Markets Assistance
SEC. 641. TRANSFER OF UNOCCUPIED AND SUBSTANDARD HUD-HELD HOUSING TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS.
SEC. 642. TRANSFER OF HUD ASSETS IN REVITALIZATION AREAS.
SEC. 643. RISK-SHARING DEMONSTRATION.
`RISK-SHARING DEMONSTRATION';
SEC. 644. PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE; SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.
`PART G--SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
`SEC. 581. APPLICABILITY TO DESIGNATED PROGRAMS.
`SEC. 582. RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS.
`SEC. 583. LIMITATIONS ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
`SEC. 584. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL IN DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
Subtitle F--Other Provisions
SEC. 651. ACCELERATION OF PHASE-IN OF INCREASE IN VOLUME CAP ON PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS.
SEC. 652. MODIFICATIONS TO EXPENSING OF ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS.
SEC. 653. EXTENSION OF DC HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT.
TITLE VII--ADMINISTRATIVE, MISCELLANEOUS, AND TECHNICAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Administrative Provisions
SEC. 701. EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 702. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES FOR IRS COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 703. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR UNDERCOVER OPERATIONS.
SEC. 704. CONFIDENTIALITY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO CLOSING AND SIMILAR AGREEMENTS AND TO AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN...`SEC. 6105. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION ARISING UNDER TREATY OBLIGATIONS.
SEC. 705. INCREASE IN THRESHOLD FOR JOINT COMMITTEE REPORTS ON REFUNDS AND CREDITS.
SEC. 706. TREATMENT OF MISSING CHILDREN WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN TAX BENEFITS.
SEC. 707. AMENDMENTS TO STATUTES REFERENCING YIELD ON 52-WEEK TREASURY BILLS.
SEC. 708. ADJUSTMENTS FOR CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ERROR.
SEC. 709. PREVENTION OF DUPLICATION OF LOSS THROUGH ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES GIVING RISE TO A DEDUCTION.
Subtitle B--Miscellaneous Provisions
SEC. 710. REPEAL OF 4.3-CENT MOTOR FUEL EXCISE TAXES ON RAILROADS AND INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORTATION WHICH REMAIN IN GENERAL...SEC. 711. REPEAL OF REDUCTION OF DEDUCTIONS FOR MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES.
SEC. 712. REPEAL OF POLICYHOLDERS SURPLUS ACCOUNT PROVISIONS.
SEC. 713. CREDIT TO HOLDERS OF QUALIFIED AMTRAK BONDS.
`Subpart H--Nonrefundable Credit for Holders of Qualified Amtrak Bonds
`SEC. 54. CREDIT TO HOLDERS OF QUALIFIED AMTRAK BONDS.
SEC. 714. FARM, FISHING, AND RANCH RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS.
`SEC. 468C. FARM, FISHING, AND RANCH RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS.
`SEC. 4973. EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS TO CERTAIN ACCOUNTS, ANNUITIES, ETC.'.
SEC. 715. EXTENSION OF ENHANCED DEDUCTION FOR CORPORATE DONATIONS OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY.
SEC. 716. RELIEF FROM FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY ARISING WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN CLAIMS AGAINST THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE...SEC. 717. EXPANSION OF CREDIT FOR ADOPTION EXPENSES.
SEC. 718. STUDY CONCERNING UNITED STATES INSURANCE COMPANIES WITH CERTAIN OFFSHORE REINSURANCE AFFILIATES.
SEC. 719. TREATMENT OF INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS UNDER FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT.
Subtitle C--Technical Corrections
SEC. 721. AMENDMENTS RELATED TO TICKET TO WORK AND WORK INCENTIVES IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999.
SEC. 722. AMENDMENTS RELATED TO TAX AND TRADE RELIEF EXTENSION ACT OF 1998.
SEC. 723. AMENDMENTS RELATED TO INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESTRUCTURING AND REFORM ACT OF 1998.
SEC. 724. AMENDMENTS RELATED TO TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT OF 1997.
SEC. 725. AMENDMENTS RELATED TO BALANCED BUDGET ACT OF 1997.
SEC. 726. AMENDMENTS RELATED TO SMALL BUSINESS JOB PROTECTION ACT OF 1996.
SEC. 727. AMENDMENT RELATED TO REVENUE RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1990.
SEC. 728. OTHER TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
SEC. 729. CLERICAL CHANGES.
Subtitle D--Pay-Go Adjustment
SEC. 731. AVOIDANCE OF A PAY-GO SEQUESTRATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001.
TITLE I. FSC REPEAL AND EXTRATERRITORIAL INCOME EXCLUSION
REPEAL OF FSC PROVISIONS AND EXCLUSION FOR EXTRATERRITORIAL INCOME (SECS. 101-104 OF THE BILL AND SECS. 114, 921-927, AND...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
TITLE II. SMALL BUSINESS TAX RELIEF PROVISIONS
A. EXTENSION OF THE WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT (SEC. 201 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 51 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
B. INCREASE THE MAXIMUM DOLLAR AMOUNT OF REFORESTATION EXPENDITURES ELIGIBLE FOR AMORTIZATION AND CREDIT (SEC. 202 OF THE...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
C. CAPITAL GAINS TREATMENT UNDER SECTION 631(B) TO APPLY TO OUTRIGHT SALES OF TIMBER (SEC. 202(C) OF THE BILL AND SEC. 631(B)...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
D. INCREASE SECTION 179 EXPENSING (SEC. 1203 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 179 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
E. INCREASE DEDUCTION FOR BUSINESS MEALS (SEC. 204 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 274(N) OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
F. INCREASED DEDUCTION FOR BUSINESS MEALS WHILE OPERATING UNDER DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HOURS OF SERVICE LIMITATIONS...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
G. REPEAL OF MODIFICATION OF INSTALLMENT METHOD (SEC. 206 OF THE BILL AND SECS. 453 AND 453A OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
H. COORDINATE FARMERS AND FISHERMAN INCOME AVERAGING AND THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX (SEC. 207 OF THE BILL AND SECS. 55 AND...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
I. REPEAL SPECIAL OCCUPATIONAL TAXES ON PRODUCERS AND MARKETERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (SEC. 208 OF THE BILL AND SECS. 5081,...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
J. EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME FOR CERTAIN FORGIVEN MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (SEC. 209 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 108 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
K. CLARIFICATION OF CASH ACCOUNTING RULES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (SEC. 210 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 446 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
L. AUTHORIZE PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNTS (SEC. 211 OF THE BILL)
TITLE III. HEALTH INSURANCE AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE PROVISIONS
A. ACCELERATE 100-PERCENT SELF-EMPLOYED HEALTH INSURANCE DEDUCTION (SEC. 301 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 162(L) OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
B. ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE EXPENSES (SEC. 302 OF THE BILL AND NEW SEC. 222 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
C. ABOVE-THE-LINE DEDUCTION FOR LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE EXPENSES (SECS. 1302 AND 1304 OF THE BILL AND NEW SEC. 222 OF THE...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
D. MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (`MSAS') (SEC. 303 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 220 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
E. DEDUCTION FOR PROVIDING LONG-TERM CARE TO HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS (SEC. 305 OF THE BILL AND NEW SEC. 223 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
TITLE IV. PENSION AND INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENT PROVISIONS1
SUBTITLE A. INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENTS (`IRAS') (SEC. 401-404 OF THE BILL) (SEC. 101 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SECS. 101-104...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
SUBTITLE B. EXPANDING COVERAGE (SECS. 411-418 OF THE BILL)
A. INCREASE IN BENEFIT AND CONTRIBUTION LIMITS (SEC. 201 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 201 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SECS. 401(A)(17),...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
B. PLAN LOANS FOR S CORPORATION SHAREHOLDERS, PARTNERS, AND SOLE PROPRIETORS (SEC. 202 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 202 OF THE...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
C. MODIFICATION OF TOP-HEAVY RULES (SEC. 203 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 203 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SEC. 416 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
D. ELECTIVE DEFERRALS NOT TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT FOR PURPOSES OF DEDUCTION LIMITS (SEC. 204 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 204 OF THE...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
E. REPEAL OF COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
F. ELIMINATE IRS USER FEES FOR CERTAIN REQUESTS REGARDING EMPLOYER PLANS (SEC. 206 OF THE HOUSE BILL)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
G. DEDUCTION LIMITS (SEC. 207 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 206 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SEC. 404 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
H. OPTION TO TREAT ELECTIVE DEFERRALS AS AFTER-TAX CONTRIBUTIONS (SEC. 208 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 207 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT,...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
SUBTITLE C. ENHANCING FAIRNESS FOR WOMEN (SECS. 421-427 OF THE BILL)
A. ADDITIONAL SALARY REDUCTION CATCH-UP CONTRIBUTIONS (SEC. 301 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 301 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
B. EQUITABLE TREATMENT FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF EMPLOYEES TO DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS (SEC. 302 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 302...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
C. FASTER VESTING OF EMPLOYER MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS (SEC. 303 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 303 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SEC....PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
D. SIMPLIFY AND UPDATE THE MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION RULES (SEC. 304 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 304 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
E. CLARIFICATION OF TAX TREATMENT OF DIVISION OF SECTION 457 PLAN BENEFITS UPON DIVORCE (SEC. 305 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC....PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
F. MODIFICATIONS RELATING TO HARDSHIP WITHDRAWALS (SEC. 306 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 306 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT AND SECS....PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
G. PENSION COVERAGE FOR DOMESTIC AND SIMILAR WORKERS (SEC. 307 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT AND SEC. 4972 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
SUBTITLE D. INCREASING PORTABILITY FOR PARTICIPANTS (SECS. 431-439 OF THE BILL)
A. ROLLOVERS OF RETIREMENT PLAN AND IRA DISTRIBUTIONS (SECS. 401-403 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 401-403 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
B. WAIVER OF 60-DAY RULE (SEC. 404 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 404 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SECS. 402 AND 408 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
C. TREATMENT OF FORMS OF DISTRIBUTION (SEC. 405 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 405 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SEC. 411(D)(6) OF...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
D. RATIONALIZATION OF RESTRICTIONS ON DISTRIBUTIONS (SEC. 406 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 406 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SECS....PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
E. PURCHASE OF SERVICE CREDIT UNDER GOVERNMENTAL PENSION PLANS (SEC. 407 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 407 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT,...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
SENATE AMENDMENT
CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
F. EMPLOYERS MAY DISREGARD ROLLOVERS FOR PURPOSES OF CASH-OUT RULES (SEC. 408 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 408 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT,...PRESENT LAW
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G. MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENTS FOR SECTION 457 PLANS (SEC. 409 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 409 OF THE SENATE...PRESENT LAW
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SUBTITLE E. STRENGTHENING PENSION SECURITY AND ENFORCEMENT (SECS. 441-448 OF THE BILL)
A. PHASE IN REPEAL OF 155 PERCENT OF CURRENT LIABILITY FUNDING LIMIT; DEDUCTION FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO FUND TERMINATION LIABILITY...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
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B. EXCISE TAX RELIEF FOR SOUND PENSION FUNDING (SEC. 503 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 503 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SEC. 4972...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
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C. NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN PLAN BENEFIT ACCRUALS (SEC. 504 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SECS. 521-523 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT,...PRESENT LAW
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D. MODIFICATIONS TO SECTION 415 LIMITS FOR MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS (SEC. 505 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 504 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT,...PRESENT LAW
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E. INVESTMENT OF EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS IN 401(K) PLANS (SEC. 505 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT AND SEC. 1524(B) OF THE TAXPAYER...PRESENT LAW
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F. PERIODIC PENSION BENEFIT STATEMENTS (SEC. 506 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT AND SEC. 105(A) OF ERISA)
PRESENT LAW
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G. PROHIBITED ALLOCATIONS OF STOCK IN AN S CORPORATION ESOP (SEC. 506 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 507 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT,...PRESENT LAW
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SUBTITLE F. REDUCING REGULATORY BURDENS (SECS. 451-464 OF THE BILL)
A. MODIFICATION OF TIMING OF PLAN VALUATIONS (SEC. 601 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 601 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SEC. 412...PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
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CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
B. ESOP DIVIDENDS MAY BE REINVESTED WITHOUT LOSS OF DIVIDEND DEDUCTION (SEC. 602 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 602 OF THE SENATE...PRESENT LAW
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C. REPEAL TRANSITION RULE RELATING TO CERTAIN HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES (SEC. 603 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 603 OF THE SENATE...PRESENT LAW
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D. EMPLOYEES OF TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES (SEC. 604 OF THE HOUSE BILL AND SEC. 604 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT)
PRESENT LAW
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E. TREATMENT OF EMPLOYER-PROVIDED RETIREMENT ADVICE (SEC. 605 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 605 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SEC....PRESENT LAW
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F. REPORTING SIMPLIFICATION (SEC. 606 OF THE HOUSE BILL AND SEC. 606 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT)
PRESENT LAW
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G. IMPROVEMENT TO EMPLOYEE PLANS COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION SYSTEM (SEC. 607 OF THE HOUSE BILL AND SEC. 607 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT)
PRESENT LAW
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H. REPEAL OF THE MULTIPLE USE TEST (SEC. 608 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 608 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AND SEC. 401(M) OF THE...PRESENT LAW
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I. FLEXIBILITY IN NONDISCRIMINATION, COVERAGE, AND LINE OF BUSINESS RULES (SEC. 609 OF THE HOUSE BILL, SEC. 609 OF THE SENATE...PRESENT LAW
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J. EXTENSION TO ALL GOVERNMENTAL PLANS OF MORATORIUM ON APPLICATION OF CERTAIN NONDISCRIMINATION RULES APPLICABLE TO STATE...PRESENT LAW
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K. NOTICE AND CONSENT PERIOD REGARDING DISTRIBUTIONS; DISCLOSURE OF OPTIONAL FORMS OF BENEFIT (SEC. 611 OF THE HOUSE BILL,...PRESENT LAW
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L. ANNUAL REPORT DISSEMINATION (SEC. 612 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT AND SEC. 104(B)(3) OF ERISA)
PRESENT LAW
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M. MODIFICATIONS TO THE SAVER ACT (SEC. 613 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT AND SEC. 517 OF ERISA)
PRESENT LAW
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N. STUDIES (SEC. 614 OF THE SENATE AMENDMENT)
PRESENT LAW
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SUBTITLE G. OTHER ERISA PROVISIONS (SECS. 471-478 OF THE BILL)
A. EXTENSION OF PBGC MISSING PARTICIPANTS PROGRAM (SECS. 206(F) AND 4050 OF ERISA)
PRESENT LAW
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B. REDUCE PBGC PREMIUMS FOR SMALL AND NEW PLANS (SEC. 4006 OF ERISA)
PRESENT LAW
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C. AUTHORIZATION FOR PBGC TO PAY INTEREST ON PREMIUM OVERPAYMENT REFUNDS (SEC. 4007(B) OF ERISA)
PRESENT LAW
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D. RULES FOR SUBSTANTIAL OWNER BENEFITS IN TERMINATED PLANS (SECS. 4021, 4022, 4043 AND 4044 OF ERISA)
PRESENT LAW
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E. MULTIEMPLOYER PLAN BENEFITS GUARANTEE (SEC. 4022A OF ERISA)
PRESENT LAW
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F. CIVIL PENALTIES FOR BREACH OF FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY (SEC. 502 OF ERISA)
PRESENT LAW
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G. BENEFIT SUSPENSION NOTICE (SEC. 203 OF ERISA)
PRESENT LAW
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SUBTITLE H. PROVISIONS RELATING TO PLAN AMENDMENTS (SEC. 481 OF THE BILL) (SEC. 701 OF THE HOUSE BILL AND SEC. 701 OF THE...PRESENT LAW
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TITLE V. INCENTIVES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND MODERNIZATION (SECS. 501-505 OF THE BILL AND SECS. 103, 148, 1397E...PRESENT LAW
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TITLE VI. COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROVISIONS
A. RENEWAL COMMUNITY PROVISIONS (SECS. 601-602 OF THE BILL AND SECS. 51, 469, AND NEW SECS. 1400E-J OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
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B. EMPOWERMENT ZONE TAX INCENTIVES
PRESENT LAW
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CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
PRESENT LAW
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CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
PRESENT LAW
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C. NEW MARKETS TAX CREDIT (SEC. 621 OF THE BILL AND NEW SEC. 45D OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
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D. INCREASE THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT CAP AND MAKE OTHER MODIFICATIONS (SECS. 631-637 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 42 OF...PRESENT LAW
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E. ACCELERATE SCHEDULED INCREASE IN STATE VOLUME LIMITS ON TAX-EXEMPT PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS (SEC. 651 OF THE BILL AND SEC....PRESENT LAW
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F. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION TO EXPENSING OF ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS (SEC. 652 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 198 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
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G. EXTENSION OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT (SEC. 653 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 1400C OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
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CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
TITLE VII. ADMINISTRATIVE, MISCELLANEOUS, AND TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS PROVISIONS
SUBTITLE A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
A. EXEMPT CERTAIN REPORTS FROM ELIMINATION UNDER THE FEDERAL REPORTS ELIMINATION AND SUNSET ACT OF 1995 (SEC. 701 OF THE...PRESENT LAW
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B. EXTENSION OF DEADLINES FOR IRS COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS (SEC. 702 OF THE BILL, SECS. 6631 AND 6751(A)...PRESENT LAW
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C. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR UNDERCOVER OPERATIONS (SEC. 703 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 7608 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
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CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
D. COMPETENT AUTHORITY AND PRE-FILING AGREEMENTS (SEC. 704 OF THE BILL AND SECS. 6103, 6110, AND NEW SEC. 6105 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
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EFFECTIVE DATE
E. INCREASE JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION REFUND REVIEW THRESHOLD TO $2 MILLION (SEC. 705 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 6405 OF THE...PRESENT LAW
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F. CLARIFYING THE ALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN TAX BENEFITS WITH RESPECT TO KIDNAPPED CHILDREN (SEC. 706 OF THE BILL AND SECS. 2,...PRESENT LAW
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G. CONFORMING CHANGES TO ACCOMMODATE REDUCED ISSUANCES OF CERTAIN TREASURY SECURITIES (SEC. 707 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 995(F)(4)...PRESENT LAW
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H. AUTHORIZATION OF AGENCIES TO USE CORRECTED CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (SEC. 708 OF THE BILL)
PRESENT LAW
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I. PREVENT DUPLICATION OR ACCELERATION OF LOSS THROUGH ASSUMPTION OF CERTAIN LIABILITIES (SEC. 709 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 358...PRESENT LAW
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SUBTITLE B. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. REPEAL CERTAIN EXCISE TAXES ON RAIL DIESEL FUEL AND INLAND WATERWAY BARGE FUELS (SEC. 710 OF THE BILL AND SECS. 4041 AND...PRESENT LAW
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B. REPEAL OF REDUCTION OF DEDUCTIONS FOR MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES AND OF POLICYHOLDER SURPLUS ACCOUNTS OF LIFE INSURANCE...PRIOR AND PRESENT LAW
HOUSE BILL
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C. TAX-CREDIT BONDS FOR THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER CORPORATION (`AMTRAK') AND THE ALASKA RAILROAD (SEC. 713 OF THE BILL...PRESENT LAW
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D. FARM, FISH, AND RANCH RISK MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS (`FFARRM ACCOUNTS') (SEC. 714 OF THE BILL AND NEW SEC. 468C OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
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CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
E. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ENHANCED DEDUCTION FOR CORPORATE DONATIONS OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY (SEC. 715 OF THE BILL...PRESENT LAW
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F. SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS BROUGHT BY FARMERS AGAINST THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (SEC. 716 OF THE...PRESENT LAW
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G. EXTENSION OF THE ADOPTION TAX CREDIT (SEC. 717 OF THE BILL AND SEC. 23 OF THE CODE)
PRESENT LAW
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H. STUDY OF TAX TREATMENT WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN OFFSHORE INSURANCE COMPANIES (SEC. 718 OF THE BILL)
PRESENT LAW
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I. TREATMENT OF INDIAN TRIBES AS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR PURPOSES OF THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT...PRESENT LAW
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SUBTITLE C. TAX TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS
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CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
EXCLUSION FROM PAYGO SCORECARD
PRESENT LAW
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TAX COMPLEXITY ANALYSIS
MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND SCHIP BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2000
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY ACT; REFERENCES TO OTHER ACTS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
TITLE I--MEDICARE BENEFICIARY IMPROVEMENTS
Subtitle A--Improved Preventive Benefits
SEC. 101. COVERAGE OF BIENNIAL SCREENING PAP SMEAR AND PELVIC EXAMS.
SEC. 102. COVERAGE OF SCREENING FOR GLAUCOMA.
`SCREENING FOR GLAUCOMA
SEC. 103. COVERAGE OF SCREENING COLONOSCOPY FOR AVERAGE RISK INDIVIDUALS.
SEC. 104. MODERNIZATION OF SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY BENEFIT.
SEC. 105. COVERAGE OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH DIABETES OR A RENAL DISEASE.
`MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY SERVICES; REGISTERED DIETITIAN OR NUTRITION PROFESSIONAL
Subtitle B--Other Beneficiary Improvements
SEC. 111. ACCELERATION OF REDUCTION OF BENEFICIARY COPAYMENT FOR HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT SERVICES.
SEC. 112. PRESERVATION OF COVERAGE OF DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS UNDER PART B OF THE MEDICARE PROGRAM.
SEC. 113. ELIMINATION OF TIME LIMITATION ON MEDICARE BENEFITS FOR IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE DRUGS.
SEC. 114. IMPOSITION OF BILLING LIMITS ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Subtitle C--Demonstration Projects and Studies
SEC. 121. DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR DISEASE MANAGEMENT FOR SEVERELY CHRONICALLY ILL MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES.
SEC. 122. CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT DEMONSTRATION FOR ETHNIC AND RACIAL MINORITIES.
SEC. 123. STUDY ON MEDICARE COVERAGE OF ROUTINE THYROID SCREENING.
SEC. 124. MEDPAC STUDY ON CONSUMER COALITIONS.
SEC. 126. INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE STUDY ON WAIVER OF 24-MONTH WAITING PERIOD FOR MEDICARE DISABILITY ELIGIBILITY FOR AMYOTROPHIC...SEC. 127. STUDIES ON PREVENTIVE INTERVENTIONS IN PRIMARY CARE FOR OLDER AMERICANS.
SEC. 128. MEDPAC STUDY AND REPORT ON MEDICARE COVERAGE OF CARDIAC AND PULMONARY REHABILITATION THERAPY SERVICES.
TITLE II--RURAL HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENTS
Subtitle A--Critical Access Hospital Provisions
SEC. 201. CLARIFICATION OF NO BENEFICIARY COST-SHARING FOR CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY TESTS FURNISHED BY CRITICAL ACCESS...SEC. 202. ASSISTANCE WITH FEE SCHEDULE PAYMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES UNDER ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE.
SEC. 203. EXEMPTION OF CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL SWING BEDS FROM SNF PPS.
SEC. 204. PAYMENT IN CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS FOR EMERGENCY ROOM ON-CALL PHYSICIANS.
SEC. 205. TREATMENT OF AMBULANCE SERVICES FURNISHED BY CERTAIN CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS.
SEC. 206. GAO STUDY ON CERTAIN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITALS.
Subtitle B--Other Rural Hospitals Provisions
SEC. 211. EQUITABLE TREATMENT FOR RURAL DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITALS.
SEC. 212. OPTION TO BASE ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICARE DEPENDENT, SMALL RURAL HOSPITAL PROGRAM ON DISCHARGES DURING 2 OF THE 3...SEC. 213. EXTENSION OF OPTION TO USE REBASED TARGET AMOUNTS TO ALL SOLE COMMUNITY HOSPITALS.
SEC. 214. MEDPAC ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF VOLUME ON PER UNIT COST OF RURAL HOSPITALS WITH PSYCHIATRIC UNITS.
Subtitle C--Other Rural Provisions
SEC. 221. ASSISTANCE FOR PROVIDERS OF AMBULANCE SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS.
SEC. 222. PAYMENT FOR CERTAIN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SERVICES.
SEC. 223. REVISION OF MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT FOR TELEHEALTH SERVICES.
SEC. 224. EXPANDING ACCESS TO RURAL HEALTH CLINICS.
SEC. 225. MEDPAC STUDY ON LOW-VOLUME, ISOLATED RURAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.
TITLE III--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART A
Subtitle A--Inpatient Hospital Services
SEC. 301. REVISION OF ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL PAYMENT UPDATE FOR 2001.
SEC. 302. ADDITIONAL MODIFICATION IN TRANSITION FOR INDIRECT MEDICAL EDUCATION (IME) PERCENTAGE ADJUSTMENT.
SEC. 303. DECREASE IN REDUCTIONS FOR DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE HOSPITAL (DSH) PAYMENTS.
SEC. 304. WAGE INDEX IMPROVEMENTS.
SEC. 305. PAYMENT FOR INPATIENT SERVICES OF REHABILITATION HOSPITALS.
SEC. 306. PAYMENT FOR INPATIENT SERVICES OF PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS.
SEC. 307. PAYMENT FOR INPATIENT SERVICES OF LONG-TERM CARE HOSPITALS.
Subtitle B--Adjustments to PPS Payments for Skilled Nursing Facilities
SEC. 311. ELIMINATION OF REDUCTION IN SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF) MARKET BASKET UPDATE IN 2001.
SEC. 312. INCREASE IN NURSING COMPONENT OF PPS FEDERAL RATE.
SEC. 313. APPLICATION OF SNF CONSOLIDATED BILLING REQUIREMENT LIMITED TO PART A COVERED STAYS.
SEC. 314. ADJUSTMENT OF REHABILITATION RUGS TO CORRECT ANOMALY IN PAYMENT RATES.
SEC. 315. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCESS FOR GEOGRAPHIC RECLASSIFICATION.
Subtitle C--Hospice Care
SEC. 321. FULL MARKET BASKET INCREASE FOR 2001.
SEC. 322. CLARIFICATION OF PHYSICIAN CERTIFICATION.
SEC. 323. MEDPAC REPORT ON ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, HOSPICE BENEFIT.
Subtitle D--Other Provisions
SEC. 331. RELIEF FROM MEDICARE PART A LATE ENROLLMENT PENALTY FOR GROUP BUY-IN FOR STATE AND LOCAL RETIREES.
SEC. 332. POSTING OF INFORMATION ON NURSING FACILITY STAFFING.
TITLE IV--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART B
Subtitle A--Hospital Outpatient Services
SEC. 401. REVISION OF HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT PPS PAYMENT UPDATE.
SEC. 402. CLARIFYING PROCESS AND STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY OF DEVICES FOR PASS-THROUGH PAYMENTS UNDER HOSPITAL...SEC. 403. APPLICATION OF OPD PPS TRANSITIONAL CORRIDOR PAYMENTS TO CERTAIN HOSPITALS THAT DID NOT SUBMIT A 1996 COST REPORT.
SEC. 404. APPLICATION OF RULES FOR DETERMINING PROVIDER-BASED STATUS FOR CERTAIN ENTITIES.
SEC. 405. TREATMENT OF CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS UNDER PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM.
SEC. 406. INCLUSION OF TEMPERATURE MONITORED CRYOABLATION IN TRANSITIONAL PASS-THROUGH FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL DEVICES, DRUGS,...Subtitle B--Provisions Relating to Physicians' Services
SEC. 411. GAO STUDIES RELATING TO PHYSICIANS' SERVICES.
SEC. 412. PHYSICIAN GROUP PRACTICE DEMONSTRATION.
`DEMONSTRATION OF APPLICATION OF PHYSICIAN VOLUME INCREASES TO GROUP PRACTICES
`PROVISIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
SEC. 413. STUDY ON ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES FOR GROUPS THAT RETAIN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR PHYSICIANS.
Subtitle C--Other Services
SEC. 421. 1-YEAR EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON THERAPY CAPS; REPORT ON STANDARDS FOR SUPERVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS.
SEC. 422. UPDATE IN RENAL DIALYSIS COMPOSITE RATE.
SEC. 423. PAYMENT FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES.
SEC. 424. AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS.
SEC. 425. FULL UPDATE FOR DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
SEC. 426. FULL UPDATE FOR ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS.
SEC. 427. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL PAYMENT PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PROSTHETICS AND CERTAIN CUSTOM FABRICATED ORTHOTIC...SEC. 428. REPLACEMENT OF PROSTHETIC DEVICES AND PARTS.
SEC. 429. REVISED PART B PAYMENT FOR DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS AND RELATED SERVICES.
SEC. 430. CONTRAST ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES UNDER HOSPITAL PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM.
SEC. 431. QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS.
SEC. 432. MODIFICATION OF MEDICARE BILLING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN INDIAN PROVIDERS.
SEC. 433. GAO STUDY ON COVERAGE OF SURGICAL FIRST ASSISTING SERVICES OF CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE FIRST ASSISTANTS.
SEC. 434. MEDPAC STUDY AND REPORT ON MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTAIN PROVIDERS.
SEC. 435. MEDPAC STUDY AND REPORT ON MEDICARE COVERAGE OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY CERTAIN NONPHYSICIAN PROVIDERS.
SEC. 436. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON THE COSTS OF EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
SEC. 437. GAO STUDIES AND REPORTS ON MEDICARE PAYMENTS.
SEC. 438. MEDPAC STUDY ON ACCESS TO OUTPATIENT PAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
TITLE V--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PARTS A AND B
Subtitle A--Home Health Services
SEC. 501. 1-YEAR ADDITIONAL DELAY IN APPLICATION OF 15 PERCENT REDUCTION ON PAYMENT LIMITS FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES.
SEC. 502. RESTORATION OF FULL HOME HEALTH MARKET BASKET UPDATE FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001.
SEC. 503. TEMPORARY TWO-MONTH EXTENSION OF PERIODIC INTERIM PAYMENTS.
SEC. 504. USE OF TELEHEALTH IN DELIVERY OF HOME HEALTH SERVICES.
SEC. 505. STUDY ON COSTS TO HOME HEALTH AGENCIES OF PURCHASING NONROUTINE MEDICAL SUPPLIES.
SEC. 506. TREATMENT OF BRANCH OFFICES; GAO STUDY ON SUPERVISION OF HOME HEALTH CARE PROVIDED IN ISOLATED RURAL AREAS.
SEC. 507. CLARIFICATION OF THE HOMEBOUND DEFINITION UNDER THE MEDICARE HOME HEALTH BENEFIT.
Subtitle B--Direct Graduate Medical Education
SEC. 511. INCREASE IN FLOOR FOR DIRECT GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION PAYMENTS.
SEC. 512. CHANGE IN DISTRIBUTION FORMULA FOR MEDICARE+CHOICE-RELATED NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH EDUCATION COSTS.
Subtitle C--Changes in Medicare Coverage and Appeals Process
SEC. 521. REVISIONS TO MEDICARE APPEALS PROCESS.
`DETERMINATIONS; APPEALS
SEC. 522. REVISIONS TO MEDICARE COVERAGE PROCESS.
Subtitle D--Improving Access to New Technologies
SEC. 531. REIMBURSEMENT IMPROVEMENTS FOR NEW CLINICAL LABORATORY TESTS AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
SEC. 532. RETENTION OF HCPCS LEVEL III CODES.
SEC. 533. RECOGNITION OF NEW MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES UNDER INPATIENT HOSPITAL PPS.
Subtitle E--Other Provisions
SEC. 541. INCREASE IN REIMBURSEMENT FOR BAD DEBT.
SEC. 542. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN PHYSICIAN PATHOLOGY SERVICES UNDER MEDICARE.
SEC. 543. EXTENSION OF ADVISORY OPINION AUTHORITY.
SEC. 544. CHANGE IN ANNUAL MEDPAC REPORTING.
SEC. 545. DEVELOPMENT OF PATIENT ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS.
SEC. 546. GAO REPORT ON IMPACT OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT (EMTALA) ON HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS.
TITLE VI--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART C (MEDICARE+CHOICE PROGRAM) AND OTHER MEDICARE MANAGED CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Medicare+Choice Payment Reforms
SEC. 601. INCREASE IN MINIMUM PAYMENT AMOUNT.
SEC. 602. INCREASE IN MINIMUM PERCENTAGE INCREASE.
SEC. 603. 10-YEAR PHASE-IN OF RISK ADJUSTMENT.
SEC. 604. TRANSITION TO REVISED MEDICARE+CHOICE PAYMENT RATES.
SEC. 605. REVISION OF PAYMENT RATES FOR ESRD PATIENTS ENROLLED IN MEDICARE+CHOICE PLANS.
SEC. 606. PERMITTING PREMIUM REDUCTIONS AS ADDITIONAL BENEFITS UNDER MEDICARE+CHOICE PLANS.
SEC. 607. FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK ADJUSTMENT FOR CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE ENROLLEES FOR 2001.
SEC. 608. EXPANSION OF APPLICATION OF MEDICARE+CHOICE NEW ENTRY BONUS.
SEC. 609. REPORT ON INCLUSION OF CERTAIN COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND MILITARY FACILITY SERVICES IN CALCULATING...Subtitle B--Other Medicare+Choice Reforms
SEC. 611. PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS FOR NEW BENEFITS COVERED DURING A CONTRACT TERM.
SEC. 612. RESTRICTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF SIGNIFICANT NEW REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS MIDYEAR.
SEC. 613. TIMELY APPROVAL OF MARKETING MATERIAL THAT FOLLOWS MODEL MARKETING LANGUAGE.
SEC. 614. AVOIDING DUPLICATIVE REGULATION.
SEC. 615. ELECTION OF UNIFORM LOCAL COVERAGE POLICY FOR MEDICARE+CHOICE PLAN COVERING MULTIPLE LOCALITIES.
SEC. 616. ELIMINATING HEALTH DISPARITIES IN MEDICARE+CHOICE PROGRAM.
SEC. 617. MEDICARE+CHOICE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WITH EMPLOYER OR UNION GROUP HEALTH PLANS.
SEC. 618. SPECIAL MEDIGAP ENROLLMENT ANTIDISCRIMINATION PROVISION FOR CERTAIN BENEFICIARIES.
SEC. 619. RESTORING EFFECTIVE DATE OF ELECTIONS AND CHANGES OF ELECTIONS OF MEDICARE+CHOICE PLANS.
SEC. 620. PERMITTING ESRD BENEFICIARIES TO ENROLL IN ANOTHER MEDICARE+CHOICE PLAN IF THE PLAN IN WHICH THEY ARE ENROLLED...SEC. 621. PROVIDING CHOICE FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE+CHOICE PROGRAM.
SEC. 622. PROVIDING FOR ACCOUNTABILITY OF MEDICARE+CHOICE PLANS.
Subtitle C--Other Managed Care Reforms
SEC. 631. 1-YEAR EXTENSION OF SOCIAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (SHMO) DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
SEC. 632. REVISED TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR EXTENSION OF MEDICARE COMMUNITY NURSING ORGANIZATION (CNO) DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
SEC. 633. EXTENSION OF MEDICARE MUNICIPAL HEALTH SERVICES DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS.
SEC. 634. SERVICE AREA EXPANSION FOR MEDICARE COST CONTRACTS DURING TRANSITION PERIOD.
TITLE VII--MEDICAID
SEC. 701. DSH PAYMENTS.
SEC. 702. NEW PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM FOR FEDERALLY-QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS AND RURAL HEALTH CLINICS.
SEC. 703. STREAMLINED APPROVAL OF CONTINUED STATE-WIDE SECTION 1115 MEDICAID WAIVERS.
SEC. 704. MEDICAID COUNTY-ORGANIZED HEALTH SYSTEMS.
SEC. 705. DEADLINE FOR ISSUANCE OF FINAL REGULATION RELATING TO MEDICAID UPPER PAYMENT LIMITS.
SEC. 706. ALASKA FMAP.
TITLE VIII--STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
SEC. 801. SPECIAL RULE FOR REDISTRIBUTION AND AVAILABILITY OF UNUSED FISCAL YEAR 1998 AND 1999 SCHIP ALLOTMENTS.
SEC. 802. AUTHORITY TO PAY MEDICAID EXPANSION SCHIP COSTS FROM TITLE XXI APPROPRIATION.
TITLE IX--OTHER PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--PACE Program
SEC. 901. EXTENSION OF TRANSITION FOR CURRENT WAIVERS.
SEC. 902. CONTINUING OF CERTAIN OPERATING ARRANGEMENTS PERMITTED.
SEC. 903. FLEXIBILITY IN EXERCISING WAIVER AUTHORITY.
Subtitle B--Outreach to Eligible Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries
SEC. 911. OUTREACH ON AVAILABILITY OF MEDICARE COST-SHARING ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES.
`OUTREACH EFFORTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICARE COST-SHARING
Subtitle C--Maternal and Child Health Block Grant
SEC. 921. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT.
Subtitle D--Diabetes
SEC. 931. INCREASE IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAMS FOR TYPE I DIABETES AND INDIANS.
SEC. 932. APPROPRIATIONS FOR RICKY RAY HEMOPHILIA RELIEF FUND.
STATEMENT OF MANAGERS FOR THE MEDICARE, MEDICAID, AND SCHIP BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2000
TITLE I--MEDICARE BENEFICIARY IMPROVEMENTS
SUBTILTE A--IMPROVED PREVENTIVE BENEFITS
SUBTITLE B--OTHER BENEFICIARY IMPROVEMENTS
SUBTITLE C--DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AND STUDIES
TITLE II--RURAL HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENTS
SUBTITLE A--CRITICAL ACCESS HOSPITAL PROVISIONS
SUBTITLE B--OTHER RURAL HOSPITALS PROVISIONS
SUBTITLE C--OTHER RURAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART A
SUBTITLE A--INPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES
SUBTITLE B--ADJUSTMENTS TO PPS PAYMENTS FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES
SUBTITLE C--HOSPICE CARE
TITLE IV--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART B
SUBTITLE A--HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES
SUBTITLE B--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PHYSICIANS SERVICES
SUBTITLE C--OTHER SERVICES
TITLE V--PROVISION RELATING TO PARTS A AND B
SUBTITLE A--HOME HEALTH SERVICES
SUBTITLE B--DIRECT GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
SUBTITLE C--CHANGES IN MEDICARE COVERAGE AND APPEALS PROCESS
SUBTITLE D--IMPROVING ACCESS TO NEW TECHNOLOGIES
SUBTITLE E--OTHER PROVISIONS
TITLE VI--PROVISIONS RELATING TO PART C (MEDICARE+CHOICE PROGRAM) AND OTHER MEDICARE MANAGED CARE PROVISIONS
SUBTITLE A--MEDICARE+CHOICE PAYMENT REFORMS
SUBTITLE B--OTHER MEDICARE+CHOICE REFORMS
SUBTITLE C--OTHER MANAGED CARE REFORMS
TITLE VII--MEDICAID
TITLE VIII--STATE CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
TITLE IX--OTHER PROVISIONS
SUBTITLE A--PACE PROGRAM
SUBTITLE B--OUTREACH TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES
SUBTITLE C--MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BLOCK GRANT
SUBTITLE D--DIABETES
PAIN RELIEF PROMOTION ACT OF 2000
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
SECTION 2. FINDINGS.
TITLE I--PROMOTING PAIN MANAGEMENT AND PALLIATIVE CARE
SEC. 101. ACTIVITIES OF AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY.
SEC. 903. PROGRAM FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT AND PALLIATIVE CARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY.
SEC. 102. ACTIVITIES OF HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION.
SEC. 754. PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN PAIN MANAGEMENT AND PALLIATIVE CARE.
SEC. 103. EFFECTIVE DATE.
TITLE II--USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES CONSISTENT WITH THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT
SEC. 201. REINFORCING EXISTING STANDARD FOR LEGITIMATE USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
SEC. 202. EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.
SEC. 203. FUNDING AUTHORITY.
SEC. 204. EFFECTIVE DATE.
SMALL BUSINESS REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2000
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
TITLE I--SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM
SECTION 101. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 102. FINDINGS.
SEC. 103. EXTENSION OF SBIR PROGRAM.
SEC. 104. ANNUAL REPORT.
SEC. 105. THIRD PHASE ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 106. REPORT ON PROGRAMS FOR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN.
SEC. 107. OUTPUT AND OUTCOME DATA.
SEC. 108. NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL REPORTS.
SEC. 109. FEDERAL AGENCY EXPENDITURES FOR THE SBIR PROGRAM.
SEC. 110. POLICY DIRECTIVE MODIFICATIONS.
SEC. 111. FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
`SEC. 34. FEDERAL AND STATE TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
SEC. 112. MENTORING NETWORKS.
`SEC. 35. MENTORING NETWORKS.
SEC. 113. SIMPLIFIED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 114. RURAL OUTREACH PROGRAM EXTENSION.
TITLE II--BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAMS
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 202. LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION.
SEC. 203. LOAN AMOUNTS.
SEC. 204. INTEREST ON DEFAULTED LOANS.
SEC. 205. PREPAYMENT OF LOANS.
SEC. 206. GUARANTEE FEES.
SEC. 207. LEASE TERMS.
SEC. 208. APPRAISALS FOR LOANS SECURED BY REAL PROPERTY.
SEC. 209. SALE OF GUARANTEED LOANS MADE FOR EXPORT PURPOSES.
SEC. 210. MICROLOAN PROGRAM.
TITLE III--CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROGRAM
SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 302. WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES.
SEC. 303. MAXIMUM DEBENTURE SIZE.
SEC. 304. FEES.
SEC. 305. PREMIER CERTIFIED LENDERS PROGRAM.
SEC. 306. SALE OF CERTAIN DEFAULTED LOANS.
SEC. 307. LOAN LIQUIDATION.
`SEC. 510. FORECLOSURE AND LIQUIDATION OF LOANS.
TITLE IV--CORRECTIONS TO THE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT OF 1958
SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 402. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 403. INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
SEC. 404. SUBSIDY FEES.
SEC. 405. DISTRIBUTIONS.
SEC. 406. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.
TITLE V--REAUTHORIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 502. REAUTHORIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS.
SEC. 503. ADDITIONAL REAUTHORIZATIONS.
SEC. 504. COSPONSORSHIP.
TITLE VI--HUBZONE PROGRAM
Subtitle A--HUBZones in Native America
SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 602. HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN.
SEC. 603. QUALIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN.
SEC. 604. OTHER DEFINITIONS.
Subtitle B--Other HUBZone Provisions
SEC. 611. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 612. ELIGIBLE CONTRACTS.
SEC. 613. HUBZONE REDESIGNATED AREAS.
SEC. 614. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 615. REFERENCE CORRECTIONS.
TITLE VII--NATIONAL WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL REAUTHORIZATION
SEC. 701. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 702. MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL.
SEC. 703. REPEAL OF PROCUREMENT PROJECT.
SEC. 704. STUDIES AND OTHER RESEARCH.
`SEC. 409. STUDIES AND OTHER RESEARCH.
SEC. 705. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
`SEC. 410. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE VIII--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
SEC. 801. LOAN APPLICATION PROCESSING.
SEC. 802. APPLICATION OF OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 803. SUBCONTRACTING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS.
SEC. 804. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM FUNDING.
SEC. 805. SURETY BONDS.
SEC. 806. SIZE STANDARDS.
SEC. 807. NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 8(a).
SEC. 808. NATIONAL VETERANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CORRECTION.
SEC. 809. PRIVATE SECTOR RESOURCES FOR SCORE.
SEC. 810. CONTRACT DATA COLLECTION.
SEC. 811. PROCUREMENT PROGRAM FOR WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.
TITLE IX--COMMUNITY RENEWAL AND NEW MARKETS INITIATIVES
SEC. 901. NEW MARKETS VENTURE CAPITAL PROGRAM.
`PART A--SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT COMPANIES';
`PART B--NEW MARKETS VENTURE CAPITAL PROGRAM
`SEC. 351. DEFINITIONS.
`SEC. 352. PURPOSES.
`SEC. 353. ESTABLISHMENT.
`SEC. 354. SELECTION OF NEW MARKETS VENTURE CAPITAL COMPANIES.
`SEC. 355. DEBENTURES.
`SEC. 356. ISSUANCE AND GUARANTEE OF TRUST CERTIFICATES.
`SEC. 357. FEES.
`SEC. 358. OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS.
`SEC. 359. BANK PARTICIPATION.
`SEC. 360. FEDERAL FINANCING BANK.
`SEC. 361. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
`SEC. 362. EXAMINATIONS.
`SEC. 363. INJUNCTIONS AND OTHER ORDERS.
`SEC. 364. ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE.
`SEC. 365. UNLAWFUL ACTS AND OMISSIONS; BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY.
`SEC. 366. REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION OF DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS.
`SEC. 367. REGULATIONS.
`SEC. 368. AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS.
SEC. 902. BUSINESSLINC GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.
JOINT STATEMENT OF MANAGERS OF H.R. 2614--SMALL BUSINESS REAUTHORIZATION
TITLE I--SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM
TITLE II--BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAMS
SECTION 7(A) PROGRAM
MICROLOAN PROGRAM
TITLE III--CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROGRAM
PROGRAM FEES
PREMIER CERTIFIED LENDERS PROGRAM
ASSET SALES
LOAN LIQUIDATION PROGRAM
TITLE IV--CORRECTIONS TO THE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT OF 1958
DEFINITIONS
SUBSIDY FEES
DISTRIBUTIONS
TITLE V--REAUTHORIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM
HUBZONE PROGRAM
VERY SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES PROGRAM
COSPONSORSHIP
TITLE VI: HUBZONE PROGRAM
SUBTITLE A--HUBZONES IN NATIVE AMERICA ACT
SUBTITLE B--OTHER HUBZONE PROVISIONS
COMMODITIES PROCUREMENT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS
TITLE VII: NATIONAL WOMEN'S BUSINESS COUNCIL REAUTHORIZATION
TITLE VIII: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
LOAN APPLICATION PROCESSING
APPLICATION OF OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
SUBCONTRACTING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM FUNDING
NATIONAL VETERANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CORRECTION
PRIVATE SECTOR RESOURCES FOR SCORE
CONTRACT DATA COLLECTION
PROCUREMENT PROGRAM FOR WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS
SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS
BUSINESSLINC
SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS

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