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108hr4496ih | (II) in subclause (I), by striking and tech-prep students ; (III) in subclause (II), by inserting rigorous and challenging after integration of ; and (IV) in subclause (III), by inserting particularly those in which math and science skills are critical, after high-skill careers ; and (C) in subparagraph (C)— (i) by str... |
108hr4496ih | (3) in paragraph (5)(A)— (A) by striking to carry out research each place it appears, and inserting to carry out scientifically based research ; (B) in clause (i), by inserting scientifically based after programs, including ; (C) in clause (ii), by inserting that are integrated with rigorous and challenging academic ed... |
108hr4496ih | (4) in paragraph (6)— (A) by striking: (6) Demonstration and dissemination
(A) Demonstration Program
The , and inserting: (6) Demonstration Program
The ; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (5) in paragraph (8), by striking this section and all that follows and inserting subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this s... |
108hr4496ih | (c) Incentive grants for eligible agencies
Section 114 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Incentive grants for eligible agencies
(1) In general
From funds reserved under section 111(a)(1)(C), the Secretary may award grants to eligible agencies for exemplary performance in carry... |
108hr4496ih | (2) Special consideration
In awarding these grants, the Secretary may consider— (A) an eligible agency effectively developing connections between secondary education and postsecondary education and training; and (B) an agency’s adoption and integration of rigorous and challenging academic and technical coursework. (3)... |
108hr4496ih | Outlying Areas, Native American Programs, and Tribally Controlled Institutions
(a) Assistance for the outlying areas
Section 115 ( 20 U.S.C. 2325 ) is amended by striking subsections (b), (c), and (d). (b) Native American Program
Section 116 ( 20 U.S.C. 2326 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by inserting a period... |
108hr4496ih | (B) in paragraph (2), by striking (other than in subsection (i)) ; and (C) by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows: (5) Regulations
If the Secretary promulgates any regulations applicable to subsection (b)(2), the Secretary shall confer with, and allow participation by, representatives of Indian tribes, tribal or... |
108hr4496ih | 2327 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (g) and redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively; and (2) in subsection (h) (as redesignated)— (A) by striking 1999 and inserting 2005 ; and (B) by striking 4 succeeding fiscal years and inserting 5 succeeding fiscal years. (d) Occupati... |
108hr4496ih | by striking individuals and all that follows and inserting students (and parents, as appropriate) regarding postsecondary education and training and preparation for high wage, high skill occupations; ; (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting academic and vocational and technical after resources that relate ; (C) in paragrap... |
108hr4496ih | by striking 1999 through 2003 and inserting 2005 through 2010. 11. State Administration
Section 121 ( 20 U.S.C. 2341 ) is amended to read as follows: 121. State Administration
(a) Eligible Agency Responsibilities
The responsibilities of an eligible agency under this title shall include— (1) coordination of the devel... |
108hr4496ih | and individuals including parents, students, teachers, representatives of businesses, labor organizations, eligible recipients, State and local officials, and local program administrators, involved in the planning, administration, evaluation, and coordination of programs funded under this title; (3) convening and meeti... |
108hr4496ih | and (4) the adoption of such procedures as the eligible agency considers necessary to— (A) implement State level coordination with the activities undertaken by the State boards under section 111 of Public Law 105–220 ; and (B) make available to the service delivery system under section 121 of Public Law 105–220 within ... |
108hr4496ih | (b) Exception
Except with respect to the responsibilities set forth in subsection (a), the eligible agency may delegate any of the other responsibilities of the eligible agency that involve the administration, operation, supervision of activities assisted under this title, in whole or in part, to one or more appropria... |
108hr4496ih | (2) consultation with the Governor and appropriate agencies, groups, and individuals including parents, students, teachers, representatives of businesses, labor organizations, eligible recipients, State and local officials, and local program administrators, involved in the planning, administration, evaluation, and coor... |
108hr4496ih | and (4) the adoption of such procedures as the eligible agency considers necessary to— (A) implement State level coordination with the activities undertaken by the State boards under section 111 of Public Law 105–220 ; and (B) make available to the service delivery system under section 121 of Public Law 105–220 within ... |
108hr4496ih | (b) Exception
Except with respect to the responsibilities set forth in subsection (a), the eligible agency may delegate any of the other responsibilities of the eligible agency that involve the administration, operation, supervision of activities assisted under this title, in whole or in part, to one or more appropria... |
108hr4496ih | by striking 5 year State plan and inserting 6-year period ; and (C) in paragraph (3), by striking (including employers, labor organizations, and parents) and inserting (including charter school authorizers and organizers, employers, labor organizations, parents, students, and community organizations) ; (2) in subsectio... |
108hr4496ih | (3) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (D) as subparagraphs (B) through (E), respectively, and inserting before such subparagraphs (as so redesignated) the following: (A) the development of model sequences of courses for vocational and technical content areas that— (... |
108hr4496ih | associate’s or baccalaureate degree, or a proficiency credential in conjunction with a secondary school diploma; and (iv) may be adopted by local educational agencies and postsecondary institutions to be offered as an option to students (and their parents as appropriate), when choosing future coursework. (ii) in subpa... |
108hr4496ih | (iii) by amending subparagraph (C) (as so redesignated) to read as follows: (C) the criteria that will be used by the eligible agency to evaluate and approve eligible recipients for funds under this title, including criteria to assess the extent to which the local plan will promote— (i) levels of high academic achievem... |
108hr4496ih | and how participating students will be made aware of such opportunities; ; (v) in subparagraph (E) (as so redesignated), by striking the period and inserting aligned with challenging and rigorous academic content; ; and (vi) by inserting after subparagraph (E) (as so redesignated) the following: (F) the process by whic... |
108hr4496ih | leads to a postsecondary 1-year certificate, associate’s or baccalaureate degree, or a proficiency credential in conjunction with a secondary school diploma; (G) the role that any Tech-Prep consortia (established under title II of this Act before its repeal by section 18 of the Vocational and Technical Education for th... |
108hr4496ih | and (H) how funds will be used effectively to link secondary and postsecondary academic and vocational and technical education in a manner that increases student academic and vocational and technical achievement. ; (B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: (2) describes how comprehensive professional developmen... |
108hr4496ih | ; (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting academic and technical after parents, ; (D) in paragraph (5)(A)— (i) by inserting (especially as pertaining to math, science, and technology) after academic and technical skills ; and (ii) by striking core academic, and vocational and technical, subjects and inserting core academic ... |
108hr4496ih | 7801(11) )), and vocational and technical subjects ; and (E) by striking paragraph (19) and redesignating paragraphs (20) and (21) as paragraphs (19) and (20), respectively; and (4) by striking subsections (d) and (f) and redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d). 13. Improvement plans
Section 123 ( 20 U.S.C. 234... |
108hr4496ih | Improvement Plans
(a) State Program Improvement
(1) Plan
If a State fails to meet the State adjusted levels of performance described in the report submitted under section 113(c), the eligible agency shall develop and implement a program improvement plan in consultation with the appropriate agencies, individuals, and... |
108hr4496ih | (2) Technical Assistance
If the Secretary determines that an eligible agency is not properly implementing the eligible agency’s responsibilities under section 122, or is not making substantial progress in meeting the purpose of this Act, based on the State’s adjusted levels of performance, the Secretary shall work wit... |
108hr4496ih | (3) Failure
(A) In general
If an eligible agency fails to meet the State adjusted levels of performance, has not implemented an improvement plan as described in paragraph (1), has shown no improvement within 1 year after implementing an improvement plan as described in paragraph (1), or has failed to meet the State a... |
108hr4496ih | (B) Waiver for exceptional circumstances
The Secretary may waive the sanction in subparagraph (A) due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances such as a natural disaster or a precipitous and unforeseen decline in the financial resources of the State. (4) Funds Resulting from Reduced Allotments
(A) In general
T... |
108hr4496ih | (B) Redistribution
If the Secretary cannot satisfactorily use funds withheld under paragraph (3), then the amount of funds retained by the Secretary as a result of a reduction in an allotment made under paragraph (3) shall be redistributed to other eligible agencies in accordance with section 111. (b) Local Program Im... |
108hr4496ih | the eligible agency determines that an eligible recipient is not making substantial progress in achieving the local adjusted levels of performance, the eligible agency shall— (i) conduct an assessment of the educational needs that the eligible recipient shall address to overcome local performance deficiencies; (ii) ent... |
108hr4496ih | strategies for appropriate staffing and professional development; and (iii) conduct regular evaluations of the progress being made toward reaching the local adjusted levels of performance as described in section 113(b)(4) and progress on the improvement plan itself. (B) Consultation
The eligible agency shall conduct t... |
108hr4496ih | (3) Technical Assistance
If the eligible agency determines that an eligible recipient is not properly implementing the eligible recipient’s responsibilities under section 134, or is not making substantial progress in meeting the purpose of this Act, based on the local adjusted levels of performance, the eligible agenc... |
108hr4496ih | (4) Failure
(A) In general
If an eligible recipient fails to meet the local adjusted levels of performance as described in section 113(b)(4), has not implemented an improvement plan as described in paragraph (2), has shown no improvement within 1 year after implementing an improvement plan as described in paragraph (... |
108hr4496ih | (B) Waiver for exceptional circumstances
The eligible agency may waive the sanction under this paragraph due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances such as a natural disaster or a precipitous and unforeseen decline in the financial resources of the State. (5) Funds resulting from reduced allotments
The eligib... |
108hr4496ih | Improvement Plans
(a) State Program Improvement
(1) Plan
If a State fails to meet the State adjusted levels of performance described in the report submitted under section 113(c), the eligible agency shall develop and implement a program improvement plan in consultation with the appropriate agencies, individuals, and... |
108hr4496ih | (2) Technical Assistance
If the Secretary determines that an eligible agency is not properly implementing the eligible agency’s responsibilities under section 122, or is not making substantial progress in meeting the purpose of this Act, based on the State’s adjusted levels of performance, the Secretary shall work wit... |
108hr4496ih | (3) Failure
(A) In general
If an eligible agency fails to meet the State adjusted levels of performance, has not implemented an improvement plan as described in paragraph (1), has shown no improvement within 1 year after implementing an improvement plan as described in paragraph (1), or has failed to meet the State a... |
108hr4496ih | (B) Waiver for exceptional circumstances
The Secretary may waive the sanction in subparagraph (A) due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances such as a natural disaster or a precipitous and unforeseen decline in the financial resources of the State. (4) Funds Resulting from Reduced Allotments
(A) In general
T... |
108hr4496ih | (B) Redistribution
If the Secretary cannot satisfactorily use funds withheld under paragraph (3), then the amount of funds retained by the Secretary as a result of a reduction in an allotment made under paragraph (3) shall be redistributed to other eligible agencies in accordance with section 111. (b) Local Program Im... |
108hr4496ih | the eligible agency determines that an eligible recipient is not making substantial progress in achieving the local adjusted levels of performance, the eligible agency shall— (i) conduct an assessment of the educational needs that the eligible recipient shall address to overcome local performance deficiencies; (ii) ent... |
108hr4496ih | strategies for appropriate staffing and professional development; and (iii) conduct regular evaluations of the progress being made toward reaching the local adjusted levels of performance as described in section 113(b)(4) and progress on the improvement plan itself. (B) Consultation
The eligible agency shall conduct t... |
108hr4496ih | (3) Technical Assistance
If the eligible agency determines that an eligible recipient is not properly implementing the eligible recipient’s responsibilities under section 134, or is not making substantial progress in meeting the purpose of this Act, based on the local adjusted levels of performance, the eligible agenc... |
108hr4496ih | (4) Failure
(A) In general
If an eligible recipient fails to meet the local adjusted levels of performance as described in section 113(b)(4), has not implemented an improvement plan as described in paragraph (2), has shown no improvement within 1 year after implementing an improvement plan as described in paragraph (... |
108hr4496ih | (B) Waiver for exceptional circumstances
The eligible agency may waive the sanction under this paragraph due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances such as a natural disaster or a precipitous and unforeseen decline in the financial resources of the State. (5) Funds resulting from reduced allotments
The eligib... |
108hr4496ih | 2344 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking learning and inserting education ; (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by inserting , and the required math and science education, after use of technology in vocational and technical education ; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)— (I) by inserting (including t... |
108hr4496ih | (C) in paragraph (3)— (i) by inserting at the secondary and postsecondary levels after academic, guidance, and administrative personnel ; (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (D) as subparagraphs (C) through (F), respectively, and inserting before such subparagraphs (as so redesignated) the following: (A) wi... |
108hr4496ih | and classroom-focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction and the teacher’s performance in the classroom, and are not 1 day or short-term workshops or conferences; ; (iii) in subparagraph (C) (as so redesignated)— (I) by inserting scientifically based after based on ; and (II) by str... |
108hr4496ih | and (v) by amending subparagraph (E) (as so redesignated) to read as follows: (E) will support education programs for teachers of vocational and technical education in public schools and other public school personnel who are involved in the direct delivery of educational services to vocational and technical education s... |
108hr4496ih | 7801(11) ); (iii) can effectively develop integrated rigorous and challenging academic and vocational and technical education curriculum; and (iv) develop a high level of academic and industry knowledge and skills of vocational and technical education. ; (D) in paragraph (4), by striking integration of academics and al... |
108hr4496ih | 7801(11) )), ; (E) in paragraph (6), by inserting and complete a sequence of courses, as described in section 122(c)(1)(A) after technical skills ; (F) in paragraph (7), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (G) in paragraph (8), by striking the period and inserting ; and ; and (H) by inserting after paragraph (... |
108hr4496ih | and redesignating paragraphs (2) through (10) as paragraphs (1) through (9), respectively; (B) in paragraph (9) (as so redesignated), by inserting that prepare individuals academically and technically for current and emerging occupations in demand after education courses ; and (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) (as s... |
108hr4496ih | (B) eligible recipients effectively developing connections between secondary education and postsecondary education and training; (C) the adoption and integration of rigorous academic and technical coursework and other such factors relating to the performance of the eligible recipient under this Act as the eligible agen... |
108hr4496ih | 2351 ) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (a) and redesignating subsections (b) through (i) as subsections (a) through (h), respectively; and (2) in subsection (a) (as so redesignated)— (A) in the subsection heading, by striking Special and for Succeeding Fiscal Years ; and (B) by striking for fiscal year 2000 and ... |
108hr4496ih | C. 9902(2) ) and inserting ( 42 U.S.C. 9902(2) )). 16. Local plan for vocational and technical education programs
Section 134(b) ( 20 U.S.C. 2354(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting and local after State ; (2) in paragraph (3)— (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as subparagraphs (B) thr... |
108hr4496ih | and inserting before such subparagraphs the following: (A) offer the appropriate courses of at least one of the model curricula described in section 124(c)(1), as appropriate to the eligible recipient responsible for that element of the sequence; ; (B) in subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated)— (i) by inserting rigorous... |
108hr4496ih | and (C) in subparagraph (D) (as so redesignated), by inserting rigorous and after taught to the same ; (3) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (10) as paragraphs (5) through (11), respectively, and inserting after paragraph (3) the following: (4) describe how comprehensive professional development (including initia... |
108hr4496ih | and (4) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated)— (A) by inserting academic and vocational and technical after students, ; and (B) by inserting , including the eligible recipients that offer elements of the model sequence of courses after of this title. 17. Local use of funds
Section 135 ( 20 U.S.C. |
108hr4496ih | 2355 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking to ensure learning in the core academic and inserting as established in the State-developed model sequences of courses described in section 122(c)(1)(A) to ensure learning in the core academic subjects (as defined by section 9101(11) of the Ele... |
108hr4496ih | (C) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (7) as paragraphs (4) through (9), respectively, and inserting after paragraph (1) the following: (2) link secondary vocational and technical education and postsecondary vocational and technical education, including offering model sequences of courses and implementing Tech-Pr... |
108hr4496ih | an intermediate educational agency or area vocational and technical education school serving secondary school students, or a secondary school funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and (ii) (I) a nonprofit institution of higher education that offers— (aa) a 2 or 4-year degree program, or a 2-year certificate program, ... |
108hr4496ih | 1002 ) (except those institutions described in section 102(a)(1)(C) of such Act), including an institution receiving assistance under the Tribally Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 ( 25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. ) and a tribally controlled postsecondary vocational and technical institution; or (bb) a 2-... |
108hr4496ih | pursuant to the provisions of section 435(a)(3) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1083(a) ); or (II) a proprietary institution of higher education that offers a 2-year associate degree program and is qualified as an institution of higher education pursuant to section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. |
108hr4496ih | 1002 ), if such proprietary institution of higher education is not subject to a default management plan required by the Secretary, and may include employers and labor organizations; (B) consist of a minimum of 2 years of secondary school preceding graduation and a minimum of 2 years of higher education, or an apprentic... |
108hr4496ih | writing, communications, and technologies; (D) are comprised of model sequences of courses that integrate rigorous and challenging academics and vocational and technical education; (E) provide technical preparation in a career field such as engineering technology, applied science, a mechanical, industrial, or practical... |
108hr4496ih | and (H) that facilitate and promote close working relationships among eligible recipients to ensure that programs within a geographic area are closely integrated with Tech-Prep program activities. (D) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated)— (i) by inserting , and the related math and science education, after use of tec... |
108hr4496ih | and (iii) in subparagraph (C)— (I) by striking work and inserting collaborate ; and (II) by inserting that improve the math and science knowledge of students after mentoring programs ; (E) in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated)— (i) by striking teachers and inserting secondary and postsecondary teachers, instructors, ; ... |
108hr4496ih | by inserting and after the semicolon; and (G) in paragraph (9) (as so redesignated), by striking ; and and inserting a period; (2) in subsection (c)— (A) in paragraph (2), by inserting , regarding postsecondary options, including for adult students who are changing careers or updating skills before the semicolon; (D) i... |
108hr4496ih | by inserting that address the integration of academic and vocational and technical education and after teacher preparation programs ; (E) by redesignating paragraphs (10) through (15) as paragraphs (11) through (16); and inserting after paragraph (9) the following: (10) to develop and expand postsecondary program offer... |
108hr4496ih | by striking 5 percent and inserting 2 percent. 18. Repeal of Tech-Prep Education Act
Title II of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 ( 20 U.S.C. 2071 et seq. ) is repealed. 19. General Provisions
(a) Fiscal Requirements
Section 311(b) ( 20 U.S.C. |
108hr4496ih | 2391(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: (A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), |
108hr4496ih | a State shall receive its full allotment of funds under this Act for any fiscal year only if the Secretary determines that the fiscal effort per student or the aggregate expenditures of the State for vocational and technical education programs for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year for which the determination is... |
108hr4496ih | and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: (D) Reduction of funds
The Secretary shall reduce the amount of the allotment of funds under this Act for any fiscal year in the exact proportion by which the State fails to meet the requirements of subparagraph (A). |
108hr4496ih | ; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking 1 percent and inserting 5 percent ; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3) Definition
For purposes of this subsection, the term preceding fiscal year means the Federal fiscal year or the 12-month fiscal period used by a State for official reporting purposes, pri... |
108hr5253ih | 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Plant Breeders Equity Act of 2004. 2. Findings
Congress finds that— (1) Since 1930, the Plant Patent Act has benefited the public by encouraging innovation and development of new varieties of asexually reproduced plants, including trees, shrubs, flowers, and fruit-producing... |
108hr5253ih | (2) The United States is a signatory to the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) Convention; however, the plant patent system has not been modernized to incorporate important provisions of UPOV, placing breeders of asexually reproduced plants in a position of inequity with breeders o... |
108hr5253ih | Amendments to title 35, United States Code
(a) Novelty
Section 162 of title 35, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking the section heading and inserting the following: 162. |
108hr5253ih | Description, claim, novelty
; (2) in the first undesignated paragraph, by striking No plant and inserting the following: (a) Description.—No plant ; (3) in the second undesignated paragraph, by striking The claim and inserting the following: (b) Claim.—The claim ; and (4) by adding at the end the following: (c) Novelt... |
108hr5253ih | (2) Exceptions
Paragraph (1) shall not apply if— (A) more than 1 year prior to the date of the application for patent in the United States, the invention was sold or otherwise disposed of to other persons in the United States, by or with the consent of the inventor or discoverer, or the successor in interest of the in... |
108hr5253ih | the invention was sold or otherwise disposed of to other persons in a foreign country, by or with the consent of the inventor or discoverer, or the successor in interest of the inventor or discoverer, for purposes of exploitation of the invention; or (C) more than 6 years prior to the date of the application for patent... |
108hr5253ih | for the purposes of exploitation of the invention. (b) Plant patent grant
Section 163 of title 35, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking In the case and inserting the following: (a) In general.—In the case ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (b) Application
Subsection (a) applies equally to any pl... |
108hr5253ih | United States Code is amended by striking the item relating to section 162 and inserting the following: 162. Description, claim, novelty. (d) Application
The amendments made by this section apply to— (1) all applications for plant patents filed on or after the date of enactment of this Act, or pending on that date; an... |
108hr4055ih | 1. Permanent resident status for Amina Silmi
(a) In general
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act , Amina Silmi shall be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon fil... |
108hr4055ih | (b) Adjustment of status
If Amina Silmi enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), she shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of the Immigration and Nationality Act as of th... |
108hr4055ih | (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees
Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. |
108hr4055ih | (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number
Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Amina Silmi, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made available to natives of the c... |
108hr4055ih | (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives
The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Amina Silmi shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. |
108hr4176ih | 1. Bobby Marshall Gentry Post Office Building
(a) Designation
The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 122 West Elwood Avenue in Raeford, North Carolina, shall be known and designated as the Bobby Marshall Gentry Post Office Building. (b) References
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, documen... |
108hr5423ih | 1. Permanent resident status for Rosario Amato and Salvatore Amato
(a) In general
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Rosario Amato and Salvatore Amato shall each be eligible for issuance of an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of an alien la... |
108hr5423ih | (b) Adjustment of status
If Rosario Amato or Salvatore Amato enters the United States before the filing deadline specified in subsection (c), the respective individual shall be considered to have entered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of t... |
108hr5423ih | (c) Deadline for application and payment of fees
Subsections (a) and (b) shall apply only if the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the application for adjustment of status is filed with appropriate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. |
108hr5423ih | (d) Reduction of immigrant visa number
Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent residence to Rosario Amato and Salvatore Amato, the Secretary of State shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by 2, during the current or next following fiscal year, the total number of immigrant visas that are made availab... |
108hr5423ih | (e) Denial of preferential immigration treatment for certain relatives
The natural parents, brothers, and sisters of Rosario Amato and Salvatore Amato shall not, by virtue of such relationship, be accorded any right, privilege, or status under the Immigration and Nationality Act. |
108hr4381ih | 1. Harvey and Bernice Jones Post Office Building
(a) Designation
The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2811 Springdale Avenue in Springdale, Arkansas, shall be known and designated as the Harvey and Bernice Jones Post Office Building. (b) References
Any reference in a law, map, regulation, docu... |
108hr4576ih | 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Food Promotion Act of 2004. 2. Replacement of mandatory country of origin labeling with voluntary program of country of origin labeling
Subtitle D of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1638–1638d) is amended to read as follows: 281. Voluntary program of countr... |
108hr4576ih | (2) The term covered meat product means ground beef, ground pork, and ground lamb, and raw unprocessed muscle cuts of beef, pork and lamb. (3) The term lamb means meat produced from sheep. (4) The term pork means meat produced from hogs. (b) Country of origin labeling
The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a vol... |
108hr4576ih | (c) Label
In the program established under subsection (b), the Secretary shall— (1) create a label to be used to designate the country of origin of covered meat products; and (2) require persons participating in the program to use the label created under paragraph (1), or such other label as the Secretary determines a... |
108hr4576ih | (d) Limitation on use of United States country of origin label
A person participating in the program established under subsection (b) may not designate a covered meat product as having a United States country of origin unless the covered meat product is derived exclusively from— (1) an animal born, raised, and slaught... |
108hr4576ih | Voluntary program of country of origin labeling for fish products
(a) Definitions
In this section: (1) The term farm-raised fish means all fish that are not wild fish. The term includes net-pen, aquacultural, and other farm-raised fish. (2) The term farm-raised shellfish means all shellfish that are not wild shellfis... |
108hr4576ih | (4) The term wild shellfish means naturally-born or hatchery-raised shellfish harvested in the wild. (b) Country of origin labeling
The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish a voluntary program of country of origin labeling for wild fish, wild shellfish, farm-raised fish, farm-raised shellfish, and products thereof... |
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