HR 5317 IH

106th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5317

To increase accountability for Government spending and to reduce wasteful Government spending.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 27, 2000

Mr. DEFAZIO introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Commerce, Armed Services, Science, Resources, Banking and Financial Services, International Relations, Veterans' Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned


A BILL

To increase accountability for Government spending and to reduce wasteful Government spending.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

TITLE I--INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY AND REDUCTION IN MEDICARE WASTE AND FRAUD

TITLE II--INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY AND REDUCTION OF WASTEFUL DEFENSE SPENDING

TITLE III--REDUCTION AND REFORM OF ANTIENVIRONMENTAL SPENDING

Subtitle A--Program Terminations and Fees

Subtitle B--Mining Provisions

TITLE IV--AMENDMENTS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS TO REDUCE WASTEFUL AND INEFFICIENT SPENDING

TITLE I--INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY AND REDUCTION IN MEDICARE WASTE AND FRAUD

SEC. 101. INCREASED MEDICAL REVIEWS AND ANTIFRAUD ACTIVITIES.

SEC. 102. EXPANSION OF MEDICARE SENIOR WASTE PATROL NATIONWIDE.

SEC. 103. APPLICATION OF INHERENT REASONABLENESS TO ALL PART B SERVICES OTHER THAN PHYSICIANS' SERVICES.

SEC. 104. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMERCIAL CLAIMS AUDITING SYSTEMS.

tion described in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that--

TITLE II--INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY AND REDUCTION OF WASTEFUL DEFENSE SPENDING

SEC. 201. CANCELLATION OF F-22 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.

SEC. 202. CANCELLATION OF COMANCHE HELICOPTER PROGRAM.

SEC. 203. CANCELLATION OF CRUSADER ARTILLERY PROGRAM.

SEC. 204. LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF VIRGINIA CLASS ATTACK SUBMARINES.

SEC. 205. TERMINATION OF PRODUCTION OF TRIDENT D5 MISSILES.

SEC. 206. REDUCTION IN NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITHIN OVERALL LIMITS OF START II.

SEC. 207. CREATION OF COMMON NATO AIRLIFT CAPABILITY AND REDUCTION OF UNITED STATES COSTS FOR C-17 AIRCRAFT.

SEC. 208. DEFERRAL OF PROCUREMENT OF ADDITIONAL C-130 TACTICAL AIRLIFT PLANES.

SEC. 209. REDUCTION IN REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR FORCE AND NAVY PILOTS IN NONFLYING POSITIONS.

SEC. 210. REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF OFFICERS SO AS TO RETURN TO ENLISTED-TO-OFFICER RATIO IN EXISTENCE IN 1989.

of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps to a ratio of at least six-to-one by not later than January 1, 2005. The Secretary shall carry out that program through reductions in officer promotions to general and flag officer grades and through reductions in the number of officers in pay grades O-4, O-5, and O-6 through voluntary programs under existing provisions of law, including temporary early retirement authority, voluntary separation incentive, and the special separation benefit.

SEC. 211. PLACEMENT OF SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM IN `DEEP STANDBY' STATUS.

SEC. 212. END OF TAXPAYER SUPPORT FOR DEFENSE INDUSTRY MERGERS.

SEC. 213. REDUCTION OF UNITED STATES SUPPORT FOR WEAPONS SALES ABROAD BY ELIMINATING FUTURE ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM.

SEC. 214. LIMITATION ON PROPOSED INCREASES FOR NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE TO FISCAL YEAR 2000 LEVELS.

SEC. 215. REDUCTION OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY BUDGET BY 10 PERCENT.

TITLE III--REDUCTION AND REFORM OF ANTIENVIRONMENTAL SPENDING

Subtitle A--Program Terminations and Fees

SEC. 301. NUCLEAR ENERGY RESEARCH INITIATIVE.

SEC. 302. NATIONAL IGNITION FACILITY.

SEC. 303. TOKAMAK FUSION REACTORS.

SEC. 304. DIESEL ENGINE RESEARCH.

SEC. 305. NUCLEAR WASTE FUND FEE.

Subtitle B--Mining Provisions

SEC. 311. DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 312. ROYALTIES.

controls such claim holder or operator shall be jointly and severally liable for payment of such royalties.

SEC. 313. LIMITATION ON PATENT ISSUANCE.

SEC. 314. MINING CLAIM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.

adjustment process of conditions of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 890).

SEC. 315. SAVINGS CLAUSE.

TITLE IV--AMENDMENTS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

SEC. 401. REPEAL OF EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN INCOME OF FOREIGN SALES CORPORATIONS.

SEC. 402. DENIAL OF DEDUCTION FOR PAYMENTS OF EXCESSIVE COMPENSATION.

SEC. 403. DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTIONS FOR ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCT USE.

`SEC. 280I. DISALLOWANCE OF DEDUCTION FOR TOBACCO ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES.

`Sec. 280I. Disallowance of deduction for tobacco advertising and promotion expenses.'

SEC. 404. SOURCE OF INCOME FROM CERTAIN SALES OF INVENTORY PROPERTY.

rules of sections 861(a)(6), 862(a)(6), and 863 and this section shall not apply.

TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS TO REDUCE WASTEFUL AND INEFFICIENT SPENDING

SEC. 501. INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.

SEC. 502. OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION.

SEC. 503. PROHIBITION ON PROVISION OF NEW CREDIT BY THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.

SEC. 504. TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

SEC. 505. UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING.

SEC. 506. JOINT PROCUREMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

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