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H.R.9642

Commerce

Solving the Unnecessary Contracting Cliff for Enterprises to Scale Successfully Act or the SUCCESS Act This bill establishes a pilot program that permits certain commercial construction and engineering services enterprises to maintain eligibility for certain small business contracts during a transitional period after they otherwise exceed the applicable small business size standards for such contracts.

To establish a pilot program for transitioning small businesses in the construction or engineering industries, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Solving the Unnecessary Contracting Cliff for Enterprises to Scale Successfully Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OR ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES. The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 32 the following: ``SEC. 33. PILOT PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OR ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible concern.--The term `eligible concern' means a concern that has grown to exceed the size standard applicable to the North American Industry Classification System code corresponding to-- ``(A) commercial and institutional building construction; or ``(B) engineering services. ``(2) Participant.--The term `Participant' means an eligible concern that-- ``(A) meets the criteria described in subsection (d); and ``(B) participates in the Program. ``(3) Program.--The term `Program' means the pilot program for transitioning small businesses established under paragraph (b). ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations establishing a pilot program to foster the continued success of eligible concerns by permitting those concerns to qualify as small for certain contracts during a transitional period. ``(c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Program is to assist eligible concerns in their transition from small business concerns to other- than-small and thereby increase competition in the unrestricted Federal marketplace. ``(d) Criteria for Participation.-- ``(1) Election.--An eligible concern may make a one-time election, which shall not be changed, to participate, with respect to the primary activity of the eligible concern, under-- ``(A) the North American Industry Classification System Code corresponding to commercial and institutional building construction; or ``(B) the North American Industry Classification System Code corresponding to engineering services. ``(2) Registration.--An eligible concern shall-- ``(A) register as a Participant with the System for Award Management (or any successor system) on the date on which the eligible concern makes the election under paragraph (1) in the registry described in subsection (h); and ``(B) ensure that the registration of the eligible concern is current and accurate. ``(3) Term of the transitional period.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the transitional period, during which an eligible concern may be eligible to participate in the Program, shall-- ``(i) begin on the date which the eligible concern first exceeds the size standard applicable to the North American Industry Classification System code corresponding to the industry elected by the concern pursuant to paragraph (1); and ``(ii) not exceed 7 consecutive years. ``(B) Exception.--An eligible concern first exceeding the size standard described in subparagraph (A)(i) within the 7-year period immediately preceding the effective date of regulations issued under subsection (b) shall be eligible to participate in the Program for the remainder of the 7-year period beginning on the date which the concern first exceeded the size standard. ``(4) Activity targets.--The regulations described in subsection (b) shall establish non-small business set aside business activity targets that-- ``(A) are applicable to Participants during the third year and each succeeding year of Program participation; and ``(B) during the period of time described in subparagraph (A), shall reflect a reasonably consistent increase in sales other than obtained through contracts set aside for small business concerns, expressed as a percentage of total sales. ``(5) Cap on average annual receipts.--Each Participant shall be subject to a cap on average annual receipts that is 5 times the size standard applicable to the North American Industry Classification System code corresponding to the industry elected by the concern, calculated consistent with the method in 121.104 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(6) Certification.-- ``(A) In general.--Each Participant shall be required to annually certify in the System for Award Management (or any successor system) as to whether or not the Participant has-- ``(i) met the activity target established under paragraph (4) for the preceding year; and ``(ii) complied with the restrictions described in subsection (e). ``(B) Noncompliance.--If a Participant certifies that the Participant has not met the applicable activity targets established under paragraph (4) for 2 consecutive years, or certifies that the Participant has not complied with the restrictions described in subsection (e), the Participant shall no longer be eligible to participate in the Program. ``(7) Participant report.--The regulations issued under subsection (b) shall establish-- ``(A) requirements for annual reporting by Participants to the Administrator during Program participation, to include reporting on compliance with activity targets established under paragraph (4), the number and dollar value of contracts awarded based on eligibility under subsection (f)(1), and information required for the registry under subsection (h); and ``(B) reporting requirements applicable for a period of not less than 5 years after exiting the Program. ``(8) No reinstatement.--Upon the expiration of the transitional period, or once a Participant otherwise becomes ineligible for the Program, the concern shall not be eligible for reinstatement in the Program. ``(e) Restrictions.-- ``(1) Mentor-protege.-- ``(A) In general.--A Participant may not apply to be a protege under a mentor-protege program established under this Act. ``(B) Existing proteges.--A Participant that is already a protege prior to registration under the Program under subsection (d)(2) may, in years 1 and 2 of the transitional period of the Program, continue to submit proposals in a mentor-protege program established under this Act. ``(2) Additional restrictions.--In addition to the restrictions described in paragraph (1), the Administrator may include additional restrictions for Participants consistent with the purposes of this Act. ``(f) Purposes for Which Participants May Qualify as Small.-- Subject to the restrictions in paragraph (e), a Participant may otherwise qualify as small for purposes of the following: ``(1) Contracts that are set aside for small business concerns and assigned a North American Industry Classification System code corresponding to the industry elected by the Participant under subsection (d)(1) and-- ``(A) the Government of the United States expects to be equal to or exceed-- ``(i) for commercial and institutional building construction, $5,000,000; and ``(ii) for engineering services, $1,000,000; and ``(B) any orders under such contracts irrespective of the value of the order. ``(2) Goals established pursuant to section 15(g) for participation by small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small business concerns owned and controlled by women. ``(g) Termination.-- ``(1) In general.--The Program shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this section. ``(2) Continuation of participation.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), any Participant in the program as of the date on which the Program terminates under paragraph (1) may continue to participate until the expiration of the term of the Participant under subsection (d)(3). ``(h) Publication of Registry Required.--The Administrator shall establish and maintain in the System for Award Management (or any successor system) a registry of eligible Participants, which registry shall, to the extent practicable-- ``(1) include the name, address, transitional period entry and exit dates, and elected North American Industry Classification System code with respect to each Participant; and ``(2) be updated by the Administrator not less than annually. ``(i) Additional Information To Be Maintained.--The Administrator shall maintain data regarding-- ``(1) the number of Participants in the Program; ``(2) the number of former Participants that have exited the Program; ``(3) the number of former Participants that have successfully transitioned to other-than-small, under such criteria as the Administrator may establish; ``(4) the number of former Participants that have returned to being small under North American Industry Classification System code elected by the Participant under subsection (d)(1); and ``(5) the total dollar value of small business awards made each fiscal year to Participants by each Federal agency. ``(j) GAO Study and Report.-- ``(1) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall begin conducting a study to evaluate the implementation of the Program. ``(2) Report.--Not later than 8 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study required under paragraph (1), which shall include-- ``(A) an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of broadening the Program to include additional industries, as defined under the North American Industry Classification System; ``(B) the effects of the Program, if any, on Participants and on the industrial base; ``(C) any recommendations for improving the Program, including whether the Program should be made permanent; and ``(D) any additional findings and recommendations as the Comptroller General of the United States considers appropriate.''. <all>

SUCCESS Act

To establish a pilot program for transitioning small businesses in the construction or engineering industries, and for other purposes.

SUCCESS Act Solving the Unnecessary Contracting Cliff for Enterprises to Scale Successfully Act

Rep. Barr, Andy

R

KY

This bill establishes a pilot program that permits certain commercial construction and engineering services enterprises to maintain eligibility for certain small business contracts during a transitional period after they otherwise exceed the applicable small business size standards for such contracts.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Solving the Unnecessary Contracting Cliff for Enterprises to Scale Successfully Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) 33. PILOT PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OR ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES. ``(2) Participant.--The term `Participant' means an eligible concern that-- ``(A) meets the criteria described in subsection (d); and ``(B) participates in the Program. ``(d) Criteria for Participation.-- ``(1) Election.--An eligible concern may make a one-time election, which shall not be changed, to participate, with respect to the primary activity of the eligible concern, under-- ``(A) the North American Industry Classification System Code corresponding to commercial and institutional building construction; or ``(B) the North American Industry Classification System Code corresponding to engineering services. ``(B) Exception.--An eligible concern first exceeding the size standard described in subparagraph (A)(i) within the 7-year period immediately preceding the effective date of regulations issued under subsection (b) shall be eligible to participate in the Program for the remainder of the 7-year period beginning on the date which the concern first exceeded the size standard. ``(6) Certification.-- ``(A) In general.--Each Participant shall be required to annually certify in the System for Award Management (or any successor system) as to whether or not the Participant has-- ``(i) met the activity target established under paragraph (4) for the preceding year; and ``(ii) complied with the restrictions described in subsection (e). ``(7) Participant report.--The regulations issued under subsection (b) shall establish-- ``(A) requirements for annual reporting by Participants to the Administrator during Program participation, to include reporting on compliance with activity targets established under paragraph (4), the number and dollar value of contracts awarded based on eligibility under subsection (f)(1), and information required for the registry under subsection (h); and ``(B) reporting requirements applicable for a period of not less than 5 years after exiting the Program. ``(8) No reinstatement.--Upon the expiration of the transitional period, or once a Participant otherwise becomes ineligible for the Program, the concern shall not be eligible for reinstatement in the Program. ``(e) Restrictions.-- ``(1) Mentor-protege.-- ``(A) In general.--A Participant may not apply to be a protege under a mentor-protege program established under this Act. ``(2) Additional restrictions.--In addition to the restrictions described in paragraph (1), the Administrator may include additional restrictions for Participants consistent with the purposes of this Act. ``(g) Termination.-- ``(1) In general.--The Program shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this section. ``(j) GAO Study and Report.-- ``(1) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall begin conducting a study to evaluate the implementation of the Program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. PILOT PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OR ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES. ``(2) Participant.--The term `Participant' means an eligible concern that-- ``(A) meets the criteria described in subsection (d); and ``(B) participates in the Program. ``(d) Criteria for Participation.-- ``(1) Election.--An eligible concern may make a one-time election, which shall not be changed, to participate, with respect to the primary activity of the eligible concern, under-- ``(A) the North American Industry Classification System Code corresponding to commercial and institutional building construction; or ``(B) the North American Industry Classification System Code corresponding to engineering services. ``(7) Participant report.--The regulations issued under subsection (b) shall establish-- ``(A) requirements for annual reporting by Participants to the Administrator during Program participation, to include reporting on compliance with activity targets established under paragraph (4), the number and dollar value of contracts awarded based on eligibility under subsection (f)(1), and information required for the registry under subsection (h); and ``(B) reporting requirements applicable for a period of not less than 5 years after exiting the Program. ``(8) No reinstatement.--Upon the expiration of the transitional period, or once a Participant otherwise becomes ineligible for the Program, the concern shall not be eligible for reinstatement in the Program. ``(e) Restrictions.-- ``(1) Mentor-protege.-- ``(A) In general.--A Participant may not apply to be a protege under a mentor-protege program established under this Act. ``(2) Additional restrictions.--In addition to the restrictions described in paragraph (1), the Administrator may include additional restrictions for Participants consistent with the purposes of this Act. ``(g) Termination.-- ``(1) In general.--The Program shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this section. ``(j) GAO Study and Report.-- ``(1) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall begin conducting a study to evaluate the implementation of the Program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Solving the Unnecessary Contracting Cliff for Enterprises to Scale Successfully Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 32 the following: ``SEC. 33. PILOT PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OR ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES. ``(2) Participant.--The term `Participant' means an eligible concern that-- ``(A) meets the criteria described in subsection (d); and ``(B) participates in the Program. ``(c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Program is to assist eligible concerns in their transition from small business concerns to other- than-small and thereby increase competition in the unrestricted Federal marketplace. ``(d) Criteria for Participation.-- ``(1) Election.--An eligible concern may make a one-time election, which shall not be changed, to participate, with respect to the primary activity of the eligible concern, under-- ``(A) the North American Industry Classification System Code corresponding to commercial and institutional building construction; or ``(B) the North American Industry Classification System Code corresponding to engineering services. ``(B) Exception.--An eligible concern first exceeding the size standard described in subparagraph (A)(i) within the 7-year period immediately preceding the effective date of regulations issued under subsection (b) shall be eligible to participate in the Program for the remainder of the 7-year period beginning on the date which the concern first exceeded the size standard. ``(6) Certification.-- ``(A) In general.--Each Participant shall be required to annually certify in the System for Award Management (or any successor system) as to whether or not the Participant has-- ``(i) met the activity target established under paragraph (4) for the preceding year; and ``(ii) complied with the restrictions described in subsection (e). ``(7) Participant report.--The regulations issued under subsection (b) shall establish-- ``(A) requirements for annual reporting by Participants to the Administrator during Program participation, to include reporting on compliance with activity targets established under paragraph (4), the number and dollar value of contracts awarded based on eligibility under subsection (f)(1), and information required for the registry under subsection (h); and ``(B) reporting requirements applicable for a period of not less than 5 years after exiting the Program. ``(8) No reinstatement.--Upon the expiration of the transitional period, or once a Participant otherwise becomes ineligible for the Program, the concern shall not be eligible for reinstatement in the Program. ``(e) Restrictions.-- ``(1) Mentor-protege.-- ``(A) In general.--A Participant may not apply to be a protege under a mentor-protege program established under this Act. ``(2) Additional restrictions.--In addition to the restrictions described in paragraph (1), the Administrator may include additional restrictions for Participants consistent with the purposes of this Act. ``(f) Purposes for Which Participants May Qualify as Small.-- Subject to the restrictions in paragraph (e), a Participant may otherwise qualify as small for purposes of the following: ``(1) Contracts that are set aside for small business concerns and assigned a North American Industry Classification System code corresponding to the industry elected by the Participant under subsection (d)(1) and-- ``(A) the Government of the United States expects to be equal to or exceed-- ``(i) for commercial and institutional building construction, $5,000,000; and ``(ii) for engineering services, $1,000,000; and ``(B) any orders under such contracts irrespective of the value of the order. ``(2) Goals established pursuant to section 15(g) for participation by small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small business concerns owned and controlled by women. ``(g) Termination.-- ``(1) In general.--The Program shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this section. ``(j) GAO Study and Report.-- ``(1) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall begin conducting a study to evaluate the implementation of the Program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Solving the Unnecessary Contracting Cliff for Enterprises to Scale Successfully Act'' or the ``SUCCESS Act''. SEC. The Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 32 the following: ``SEC. 33. PILOT PROGRAM FOR TRANSITIONING SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OR ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES. ``(2) Participant.--The term `Participant' means an eligible concern that-- ``(A) meets the criteria described in subsection (d); and ``(B) participates in the Program. ``(c) Purpose.--The purpose of the Program is to assist eligible concerns in their transition from small business concerns to other- than-small and thereby increase competition in the unrestricted Federal marketplace. ``(d) Criteria for Participation.-- ``(1) Election.--An eligible concern may make a one-time election, which shall not be changed, to participate, with respect to the primary activity of the eligible concern, under-- ``(A) the North American Industry Classification System Code corresponding to commercial and institutional building construction; or ``(B) the North American Industry Classification System Code corresponding to engineering services. ``(B) Exception.--An eligible concern first exceeding the size standard described in subparagraph (A)(i) within the 7-year period immediately preceding the effective date of regulations issued under subsection (b) shall be eligible to participate in the Program for the remainder of the 7-year period beginning on the date which the concern first exceeded the size standard. ``(5) Cap on average annual receipts.--Each Participant shall be subject to a cap on average annual receipts that is 5 times the size standard applicable to the North American Industry Classification System code corresponding to the industry elected by the concern, calculated consistent with the method in 121.104 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(6) Certification.-- ``(A) In general.--Each Participant shall be required to annually certify in the System for Award Management (or any successor system) as to whether or not the Participant has-- ``(i) met the activity target established under paragraph (4) for the preceding year; and ``(ii) complied with the restrictions described in subsection (e). ``(7) Participant report.--The regulations issued under subsection (b) shall establish-- ``(A) requirements for annual reporting by Participants to the Administrator during Program participation, to include reporting on compliance with activity targets established under paragraph (4), the number and dollar value of contracts awarded based on eligibility under subsection (f)(1), and information required for the registry under subsection (h); and ``(B) reporting requirements applicable for a period of not less than 5 years after exiting the Program. ``(8) No reinstatement.--Upon the expiration of the transitional period, or once a Participant otherwise becomes ineligible for the Program, the concern shall not be eligible for reinstatement in the Program. ``(e) Restrictions.-- ``(1) Mentor-protege.-- ``(A) In general.--A Participant may not apply to be a protege under a mentor-protege program established under this Act. ``(B) Existing proteges.--A Participant that is already a protege prior to registration under the Program under subsection (d)(2) may, in years 1 and 2 of the transitional period of the Program, continue to submit proposals in a mentor-protege program established under this Act. ``(2) Additional restrictions.--In addition to the restrictions described in paragraph (1), the Administrator may include additional restrictions for Participants consistent with the purposes of this Act. ``(f) Purposes for Which Participants May Qualify as Small.-- Subject to the restrictions in paragraph (e), a Participant may otherwise qualify as small for purposes of the following: ``(1) Contracts that are set aside for small business concerns and assigned a North American Industry Classification System code corresponding to the industry elected by the Participant under subsection (d)(1) and-- ``(A) the Government of the United States expects to be equal to or exceed-- ``(i) for commercial and institutional building construction, $5,000,000; and ``(ii) for engineering services, $1,000,000; and ``(B) any orders under such contracts irrespective of the value of the order. ``(2) Goals established pursuant to section 15(g) for participation by small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and small business concerns owned and controlled by women. ``(g) Termination.-- ``(1) In general.--The Program shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this section. ``(i) Additional Information To Be Maintained.--The Administrator shall maintain data regarding-- ``(1) the number of Participants in the Program; ``(2) the number of former Participants that have exited the Program; ``(3) the number of former Participants that have successfully transitioned to other-than-small, under such criteria as the Administrator may establish; ``(4) the number of former Participants that have returned to being small under North American Industry Classification System code elected by the Participant under subsection (d)(1); and ``(5) the total dollar value of small business awards made each fiscal year to Participants by each Federal agency. ``(j) GAO Study and Report.-- ``(1) Study.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Comptroller General of the United States shall begin conducting a study to evaluate the implementation of the Program.

S.3315

Environmental Protection

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate, to provide to affected states all data that is used as the basis of a determination on whether a species is an endangered species or a threatened species before making a determination. The appropriate department must also use data submitted by a state, tribal, or local government in making such a determination.

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING DECISIONAL TRANSPARENCY WITH AFFECTED STATES. Section 6(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1535(a)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by striking ``In carrying out'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In carrying out''; and (2) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking ``Such cooperation shall include'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Cooperation under paragraph (1) shall include-- ``(A) before making a determination under section 4(a), providing to States affected by that determination all data that is the basis of the determination; and ``(B)''. SEC. 3. ENSURING USE OF STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL INFORMATION. (a) In General.--Section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1532) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (21) as paragraphs (3) through (22), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) The term `best scientific and commercial data available' includes all of the best available scientific and commercial data submitted by a State, Tribal, or local government.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7(n) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(n)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``, as defined by section 3(13) of this Act,''. <all>

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act

A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes.

State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act

Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M.

R

WY

This bill requires the Department of the Interior or the Department of Commerce, as appropriate, to provide to affected states all data that is used as the basis of a determination on whether a species is an endangered species or a threatened species before making a determination. The appropriate department must also use data submitted by a state, tribal, or local government in making such a determination.

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING DECISIONAL TRANSPARENCY WITH AFFECTED STATES. Section 6(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1535(a)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by striking ``In carrying out'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In carrying out''; and (2) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking ``Such cooperation shall include'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Cooperation under paragraph (1) shall include-- ``(A) before making a determination under section 4(a), providing to States affected by that determination all data that is the basis of the determination; and ``(B)''. SEC. 3. ENSURING USE OF STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL INFORMATION. (a) In General.--Section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1532) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (21) as paragraphs (3) through (22), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) The term `best scientific and commercial data available' includes all of the best available scientific and commercial data submitted by a State, Tribal, or local government.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7(n) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(n)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``, as defined by section 3(13) of this Act,''. <all>

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING DECISIONAL TRANSPARENCY WITH AFFECTED STATES. Section 6(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1535(a)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by striking ``In carrying out'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In carrying out''; and (2) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking ``Such cooperation shall include'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Cooperation under paragraph (1) shall include-- ``(A) before making a determination under section 4(a), providing to States affected by that determination all data that is the basis of the determination; and ``(B)''. SEC. 3. ENSURING USE OF STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL INFORMATION. (a) In General.--Section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1532) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (21) as paragraphs (3) through (22), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) The term `best scientific and commercial data available' includes all of the best available scientific and commercial data submitted by a State, Tribal, or local government.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7(n) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(n)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``, as defined by section 3(13) of this Act,''. <all>

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING DECISIONAL TRANSPARENCY WITH AFFECTED STATES. Section 6(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1535(a)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by striking ``In carrying out'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In carrying out''; and (2) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking ``Such cooperation shall include'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Cooperation under paragraph (1) shall include-- ``(A) before making a determination under section 4(a), providing to States affected by that determination all data that is the basis of the determination; and ``(B)''. SEC. 3. ENSURING USE OF STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL INFORMATION. (a) In General.--Section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1532) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (21) as paragraphs (3) through (22), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) The term `best scientific and commercial data available' includes all of the best available scientific and commercial data submitted by a State, Tribal, or local government.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7(n) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(n)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``, as defined by section 3(13) of this Act,''. <all>

To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRING DECISIONAL TRANSPARENCY WITH AFFECTED STATES. Section 6(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1535(a)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by striking ``In carrying out'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In carrying out''; and (2) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking ``Such cooperation shall include'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Cooperation under paragraph (1) shall include-- ``(A) before making a determination under section 4(a), providing to States affected by that determination all data that is the basis of the determination; and ``(B)''. SEC. 3. ENSURING USE OF STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL INFORMATION. (a) In General.--Section 3 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1532) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (21) as paragraphs (3) through (22), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) The term `best scientific and commercial data available' includes all of the best available scientific and commercial data submitted by a State, Tribal, or local government.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 7(n) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1536(n)) is amended, in the first sentence, by striking ``, as defined by section 3(13) of this Act,''. <all>

H.R.2681

Government Operations and Politics

Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2021 This bill addresses issues regarding inspectors general (IGs) and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Integrity Committee. The committee is charged with investigating allegations of wrongdoing against office of IG officials. The committee must notify Congress when an allegation of wrongdoing made by a Member of Congress is closed without referral for investigation. The bill requires CIGIE to report semiannually to Congress and the President on the activities of the committee. The bill requires the appointment of a former IG to the committee. An IG must refer to the committee any allegation of wrongdoing against that IG.

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require the Integrity Committee of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to include additional information in requests and reports to Congress, to make information available to certain Members of Congress regarding certain allegations of wrongdoing closed without referral, to require the Integrity Committee to submit semiannual reports to Congress and the President, to expand the membership of the Integrity Committee, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REQUESTS AND REPORTS TO CONGRESS. Section 11(d) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (5)(B)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, the length of time the Integrity Committee has been evaluating the allegation of wrongdoing, and a description of any previous written notice provided under this clause with respect to the allegation of wrongdoing, including the description provided for why additional time was needed.''; and (2) in paragraph (8)(A)(ii), by inserting ``or corrective action'' after ``disciplinary action''. SEC. 3. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS REGARDING CERTAIN ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING CLOSED WITHOUT REFERRAL. (a) Availability of Information to Members of Congress.--Section 11(d)(5)(B) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) Availability of information to members of congress.-- ``(I) In general.--With respect to an allegation of wrongdoing made by a member of Congress that is closed by the Integrity Committee without referral to the Chairperson of the Integrity Committee to initiate an investigation, the Chairperson of the Integrity Committee shall, not later than 60 days after closing such allegation, provide a written description of the nature of the allegation of wrongdoing and how the Integrity Committee evaluated the allegation of wrongdoing to-- ``(aa) the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; ``(bb) the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(cc) a member of the House of Representatives who has the support of any seven members of the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives; or ``(dd) a member of the Senate who has the support of any five members of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. ``(II) Requirement to forward.--The Chairperson of the Integrity Committee shall forward any written description or update provided under this clause to the members of the Integrity Committee and to the Chairperson of the Council.''. SEC. 4. SEMIANNUAL REPORT. Section 11(d)(9) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended to read as follows: ``(9) Semiannual report.--On or before May 31, 2022, and every six months thereafter, the Council shall submit to Congress and the President a report on the activities of the Integrity Committee during the immediately preceding six-month periods ending March 31 and September 30, which shall include the following with respect to allegations of wrongdoing that are made against Inspectors General and staff members of the various Offices of Inspector General described under paragraph (4)(C): ``(A) An overview and analysis of the allegations of wrongdoing disposed of by the Integrity Committee, including-- ``(i) analysis of the positions held by individuals against whom allegations were made, including the duties affiliated with such positions; ``(ii) analysis of the categories or types of the allegations of wrongdoing; and ``(iii) a summary of disposition of all the allegations. ``(B) The number of allegations referred to the Department of Justice or the Office of Special Counsel, including the number of allegations referred for criminal investigation. ``(C) The number of allegations referred to the Chairperson of the Integrity Committee for investigation, a general description of the status of such investigations, and a summary of the findings of investigations completed. ``(D) An overview and analysis of allegations of wrongdoing received by the Integrity Committee during any previous reporting period, but remained pending during some part of the six months covered by the report, including-- ``(i) analysis of the positions held by individuals against whom allegations were made, including the duties affiliated with such positions; ``(ii) analysis of the categories or types of the allegations of wrongdoing; and ``(iii) a summary of disposition of all the allegations. ``(E) The number and category or type of pending investigations. ``(F) For each allegation received-- ``(i) the date on which the investigation was opened; ``(ii) the date on which the allegation was disposed of, as applicable; and ``(iii) the case number associated with the allegation. ``(G) The nature and number of allegations to the Integrity Committee closed without referral, including the justification for why each allegation was closed without referral. ``(H) A brief description of any difficulty encountered by the Integrity Committee when receiving, evaluating, investigating, or referring for investigation an allegation received by the Integrity Committee, including a brief description of-- ``(i) any attempt to prevent or hinder an investigation; or ``(ii) concerns about the integrity or operations at an Office of Inspector General.''. SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL REPORTS; RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Section 11(d) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(14) Additional reports.-- ``(A) Report to inspector general.--The Chairperson of the Integrity Committee shall submit a report immediately whenever the Chairperson of the Integrity Committee becomes aware of particularly serious or flagrant problems, abuses, or deficiencies relating to the administration of programs and operations of such Office of Inspector General. The report shall be sent to the Inspector General who leads the Office of Inspector General at which the serious or flagrant problems, abuses, or deficiencies were alleged. ``(B) Report to congress.--The Inspector General of the Office identified by the Integrity Committee shall submit any such report to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs within seven calendar days from the time the agency head receives the report together with a report by the Inspector General at the Office identified by the Integrity Committee containing any comments such Inspector General deems appropriate. ``(15) Rule of construction.-- ``(A) Public disclosure of information.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the public disclosure of information which is-- ``(i) prohibited from disclosure by any other provision of law; ``(ii) required by Executive order to be protected from disclosure in the interest of national defense or national security or in the conduct of foreign affairs; or ``(iii) a part of an ongoing criminal investigation. ``(B) Provision of report to requesting members of congress.--Subject to any other provision of law that would otherwise prohibit disclosure of such information, the information described in subparagraph (A) may be provided to any Member of Congress upon request of the Member. ``(16) Prohibited disclosures.--The Integrity Committee may not provide or otherwise disclose to Congress or the public any information that reveals the personally identifiable information of an individual who alleges wrongdoing to the Integrity Committee under this subsection unless the Integrity Committee first obtains the consent of the individual.''. SEC. 6. MEMBERSHIP OF INTEGRITY COMMITTEE. Section 11(d)(2) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) The individual appointed under subparagraph (C).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Appointment of former inspector general to committee.-- ``(i) Appointment.--The Chairperson of the Council shall appoint an individual who prior to the date of such appointment served as an Inspector General (as that position is described in section 3(a) and section 8G(a)(6)), and who has upheld the highest standards of integrity and professionalism while serving and since leaving service as an Inspector General, as determined by the Chairperson, to serve as a member of the Committee unless no such individual is available or willing to serve as a member of the Committee at the time of the appointment. ``(ii) Initial term.--The individual appointed under clause (i) shall serve at the pleasure of the Chairperson of the Council for a 2-year term. ``(iii) Additional term.--The Chairperson of the Council may reappoint the individual appointed under clause (i) to serve at the pleasure of the Chairperson of the Council for an additional term not to exceed 2 years. ``(iv) Compensation.-- ``(I) Special government employee designation.--The individual appointed under clause (i) shall be considered a special government employee pursuant to section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code. ``(II) Compensation and travel expenses.--An individual appointed under clause (i) may not receive compensation at a rate in excess of the rate of basic pay for level IV of the executive schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, and any such individual, while engaged in the performance of their duties away from their homes or regular places of business, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of such title for persons employed intermittently in the Government service. ``(III) Acceptance of volunteer services.--The Chairperson of the Council may accept volunteer services from the individual appointed under this subparagraph without regard to section 1342 of title 31, United States Code. ``(IV) Provisions relating to reemployment.-- ``(aa) The Chairperson of the Council may reemploy annuitants. ``(bb) The employment of annuitants under this paragraph shall be subject to the provisions of section 9902(g) of title 5, United States Code, as if the Council was the Department of Defense.''. SEC. 7. REQUIREMENT TO REFER ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING AGAINST INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INTEGRITY COMMITTEE. (a) Requirement.--Section 11(d)(4) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), in the heading, by striking ``Requirement'' and inserting ``Allegations against staff members''; (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) Allegations against inspectors general.--An Inspector General shall refer to the Integrity Committee any allegation of wrongdoing against that Inspector General.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--Section 11(d)(1) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by striking ``(4)(C)'' and inserting ``(4)(D)''. SEC. 8. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT FINAL DISPOSITION TO CONGRESS. Section 11(d)(8)(B) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) is amended by inserting ``, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and other congressional committees of jurisdiction,'' after ``Integrity Committee''. <all>

Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2021

To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to require the Integrity Committee of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to include additional information in requests and reports to Congress, to make information available to certain Members of Congress regarding certain allegations of wrongdoing closed without referral, to require the Integrity Committee to submit semiannual reports to Congress and the President, to expand the membership of the Integrity Committee, and for other purposes.

Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2021

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E.

D

VA

This bill addresses issues regarding inspectors general (IGs) and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Integrity Committee. The committee is charged with investigating allegations of wrongdoing against office of IG officials. The committee must notify Congress when an allegation of wrongdoing made by a Member of Congress is closed without referral for investigation. The bill requires CIGIE to report semiannually to Congress and the President on the activities of the committee. The bill requires the appointment of a former IG to the committee. An IG must refer to the committee any allegation of wrongdoing against that IG.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS REGARDING CERTAIN ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING CLOSED WITHOUT REFERRAL. ``(II) Requirement to forward.--The Chairperson of the Integrity Committee shall forward any written description or update provided under this clause to the members of the Integrity Committee and to the Chairperson of the Council.''. 4. SEMIANNUAL REPORT. ``(B) The number of allegations referred to the Department of Justice or the Office of Special Counsel, including the number of allegations referred for criminal investigation. ``(D) An overview and analysis of allegations of wrongdoing received by the Integrity Committee during any previous reporting period, but remained pending during some part of the six months covered by the report, including-- ``(i) analysis of the positions held by individuals against whom allegations were made, including the duties affiliated with such positions; ``(ii) analysis of the categories or types of the allegations of wrongdoing; and ``(iii) a summary of disposition of all the allegations. Section 11(d) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. ``(15) Rule of construction.-- ``(A) Public disclosure of information.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the public disclosure of information which is-- ``(i) prohibited from disclosure by any other provision of law; ``(ii) required by Executive order to be protected from disclosure in the interest of national defense or national security or in the conduct of foreign affairs; or ``(iii) a part of an ongoing criminal investigation. 6. MEMBERSHIP OF INTEGRITY COMMITTEE. is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) The individual appointed under subparagraph (C). ``(iii) Additional term.--The Chairperson of the Council may reappoint the individual appointed under clause (i) to serve at the pleasure of the Chairperson of the Council for an additional term not to exceed 2 years. ``(II) Compensation and travel expenses.--An individual appointed under clause (i) may not receive compensation at a rate in excess of the rate of basic pay for level IV of the executive schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, and any such individual, while engaged in the performance of their duties away from their homes or regular places of business, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of such title for persons employed intermittently in the Government service. ``(bb) The employment of annuitants under this paragraph shall be subject to the provisions of section 9902(g) of title 5, United States Code, as if the Council was the Department of Defense.''. 7. SEC. 8. App.) is amended by inserting ``, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and other congressional committees of jurisdiction,'' after ``Integrity Committee''.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS REGARDING CERTAIN ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING CLOSED WITHOUT REFERRAL. ``(II) Requirement to forward.--The Chairperson of the Integrity Committee shall forward any written description or update provided under this clause to the members of the Integrity Committee and to the Chairperson of the Council.''. 4. SEMIANNUAL REPORT. ``(B) The number of allegations referred to the Department of Justice or the Office of Special Counsel, including the number of allegations referred for criminal investigation. ``(D) An overview and analysis of allegations of wrongdoing received by the Integrity Committee during any previous reporting period, but remained pending during some part of the six months covered by the report, including-- ``(i) analysis of the positions held by individuals against whom allegations were made, including the duties affiliated with such positions; ``(ii) analysis of the categories or types of the allegations of wrongdoing; and ``(iii) a summary of disposition of all the allegations. Section 11(d) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. 6. MEMBERSHIP OF INTEGRITY COMMITTEE. is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) The individual appointed under subparagraph (C). ``(iii) Additional term.--The Chairperson of the Council may reappoint the individual appointed under clause (i) to serve at the pleasure of the Chairperson of the Council for an additional term not to exceed 2 years. ``(bb) The employment of annuitants under this paragraph shall be subject to the provisions of section 9902(g) of title 5, United States Code, as if the Council was the Department of Defense.''. SEC. 8. App.) is amended by inserting ``, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and other congressional committees of jurisdiction,'' after ``Integrity Committee''.

SHORT TITLE. 2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REQUESTS AND REPORTS TO CONGRESS. ''; and (2) in paragraph (8)(A)(ii), by inserting ``or corrective action'' after ``disciplinary action''. 3. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS REGARDING CERTAIN ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING CLOSED WITHOUT REFERRAL. ``(II) Requirement to forward.--The Chairperson of the Integrity Committee shall forward any written description or update provided under this clause to the members of the Integrity Committee and to the Chairperson of the Council.''. 4. SEMIANNUAL REPORT. ``(B) The number of allegations referred to the Department of Justice or the Office of Special Counsel, including the number of allegations referred for criminal investigation. ``(D) An overview and analysis of allegations of wrongdoing received by the Integrity Committee during any previous reporting period, but remained pending during some part of the six months covered by the report, including-- ``(i) analysis of the positions held by individuals against whom allegations were made, including the duties affiliated with such positions; ``(ii) analysis of the categories or types of the allegations of wrongdoing; and ``(iii) a summary of disposition of all the allegations. ``(H) A brief description of any difficulty encountered by the Integrity Committee when receiving, evaluating, investigating, or referring for investigation an allegation received by the Integrity Committee, including a brief description of-- ``(i) any attempt to prevent or hinder an investigation; or ``(ii) concerns about the integrity or operations at an Office of Inspector General.''. Section 11(d) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. The report shall be sent to the Inspector General who leads the Office of Inspector General at which the serious or flagrant problems, abuses, or deficiencies were alleged. ``(15) Rule of construction.-- ``(A) Public disclosure of information.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the public disclosure of information which is-- ``(i) prohibited from disclosure by any other provision of law; ``(ii) required by Executive order to be protected from disclosure in the interest of national defense or national security or in the conduct of foreign affairs; or ``(iii) a part of an ongoing criminal investigation. 6. MEMBERSHIP OF INTEGRITY COMMITTEE. is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) The individual appointed under subparagraph (C). ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Appointment of former inspector general to committee.-- ``(i) Appointment.--The Chairperson of the Council shall appoint an individual who prior to the date of such appointment served as an Inspector General (as that position is described in section 3(a) and section 8G(a)(6)), and who has upheld the highest standards of integrity and professionalism while serving and since leaving service as an Inspector General, as determined by the Chairperson, to serve as a member of the Committee unless no such individual is available or willing to serve as a member of the Committee at the time of the appointment. ``(iii) Additional term.--The Chairperson of the Council may reappoint the individual appointed under clause (i) to serve at the pleasure of the Chairperson of the Council for an additional term not to exceed 2 years. ``(II) Compensation and travel expenses.--An individual appointed under clause (i) may not receive compensation at a rate in excess of the rate of basic pay for level IV of the executive schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, and any such individual, while engaged in the performance of their duties away from their homes or regular places of business, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of such title for persons employed intermittently in the Government service. ``(III) Acceptance of volunteer services.--The Chairperson of the Council may accept volunteer services from the individual appointed under this subparagraph without regard to section 1342 of title 31, United States Code. ``(IV) Provisions relating to reemployment.-- ``(aa) The Chairperson of the Council may reemploy annuitants. ``(bb) The employment of annuitants under this paragraph shall be subject to the provisions of section 9902(g) of title 5, United States Code, as if the Council was the Department of Defense.''. 7. is amended by striking ``(4)(C)'' and inserting ``(4)(D)''. SEC. 8. App.) is amended by inserting ``, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and other congressional committees of jurisdiction,'' after ``Integrity Committee''.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2021''. 2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REQUESTS AND REPORTS TO CONGRESS. ''; and (2) in paragraph (8)(A)(ii), by inserting ``or corrective action'' after ``disciplinary action''. 3. AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS REGARDING CERTAIN ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING CLOSED WITHOUT REFERRAL. ``(II) Requirement to forward.--The Chairperson of the Integrity Committee shall forward any written description or update provided under this clause to the members of the Integrity Committee and to the Chairperson of the Council.''. 4. SEMIANNUAL REPORT. ``(B) The number of allegations referred to the Department of Justice or the Office of Special Counsel, including the number of allegations referred for criminal investigation. ``(D) An overview and analysis of allegations of wrongdoing received by the Integrity Committee during any previous reporting period, but remained pending during some part of the six months covered by the report, including-- ``(i) analysis of the positions held by individuals against whom allegations were made, including the duties affiliated with such positions; ``(ii) analysis of the categories or types of the allegations of wrongdoing; and ``(iii) a summary of disposition of all the allegations. ``(F) For each allegation received-- ``(i) the date on which the investigation was opened; ``(ii) the date on which the allegation was disposed of, as applicable; and ``(iii) the case number associated with the allegation. ``(H) A brief description of any difficulty encountered by the Integrity Committee when receiving, evaluating, investigating, or referring for investigation an allegation received by the Integrity Committee, including a brief description of-- ``(i) any attempt to prevent or hinder an investigation; or ``(ii) concerns about the integrity or operations at an Office of Inspector General.''. Section 11(d) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. The report shall be sent to the Inspector General who leads the Office of Inspector General at which the serious or flagrant problems, abuses, or deficiencies were alleged. ``(B) Report to congress.--The Inspector General of the Office identified by the Integrity Committee shall submit any such report to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs within seven calendar days from the time the agency head receives the report together with a report by the Inspector General at the Office identified by the Integrity Committee containing any comments such Inspector General deems appropriate. ``(15) Rule of construction.-- ``(A) Public disclosure of information.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the public disclosure of information which is-- ``(i) prohibited from disclosure by any other provision of law; ``(ii) required by Executive order to be protected from disclosure in the interest of national defense or national security or in the conduct of foreign affairs; or ``(iii) a part of an ongoing criminal investigation. ``(16) Prohibited disclosures.--The Integrity Committee may not provide or otherwise disclose to Congress or the public any information that reveals the personally identifiable information of an individual who alleges wrongdoing to the Integrity Committee under this subsection unless the Integrity Committee first obtains the consent of the individual.''. 6. MEMBERSHIP OF INTEGRITY COMMITTEE. is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) The individual appointed under subparagraph (C). ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Appointment of former inspector general to committee.-- ``(i) Appointment.--The Chairperson of the Council shall appoint an individual who prior to the date of such appointment served as an Inspector General (as that position is described in section 3(a) and section 8G(a)(6)), and who has upheld the highest standards of integrity and professionalism while serving and since leaving service as an Inspector General, as determined by the Chairperson, to serve as a member of the Committee unless no such individual is available or willing to serve as a member of the Committee at the time of the appointment. ``(iii) Additional term.--The Chairperson of the Council may reappoint the individual appointed under clause (i) to serve at the pleasure of the Chairperson of the Council for an additional term not to exceed 2 years. ``(iv) Compensation.-- ``(I) Special government employee designation.--The individual appointed under clause (i) shall be considered a special government employee pursuant to section 202(a) of title 18, United States Code. ``(II) Compensation and travel expenses.--An individual appointed under clause (i) may not receive compensation at a rate in excess of the rate of basic pay for level IV of the executive schedule under section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, and any such individual, while engaged in the performance of their duties away from their homes or regular places of business, may be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of such title for persons employed intermittently in the Government service. ``(III) Acceptance of volunteer services.--The Chairperson of the Council may accept volunteer services from the individual appointed under this subparagraph without regard to section 1342 of title 31, United States Code. ``(IV) Provisions relating to reemployment.-- ``(aa) The Chairperson of the Council may reemploy annuitants. ``(bb) The employment of annuitants under this paragraph shall be subject to the provisions of section 9902(g) of title 5, United States Code, as if the Council was the Department of Defense.''. 7. is amended by striking ``(4)(C)'' and inserting ``(4)(D)''. SEC. 8. App.) is amended by inserting ``, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and other congressional committees of jurisdiction,'' after ``Integrity Committee''.

H.R.7966

Crime and Law Enforcement

Secure Every School and Protect Our Nation’s Children Act or the STOP II Act This bill reauthorizes and supports various grants to enhance school safety and security initiatives. It also provides statutory authority for the federal clearinghouse of school safety resources. (The clearinghouse identifies and publishes best practices and recommendations for school safety for use by state and local educational and law enforcement agencies, institutions of higher education, health professionals, and the public.)

To provide for increased authorization of funding to secure schools, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Secure Every School and Protect Our Nation's Children Act'' or as the ``STOP II Act''. SEC. 2. INCREASED AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS. (a) Byrne-JAG.--For fiscal year 2023, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General to carry out the grant program under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10151 et seq.), in addition to any amounts made available for such purpose, $500,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amounts shall be used for additional personnel. (b) COPS.--For fiscal year 2023, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General to carry out the grant program under part Q of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10381 et seq.), in addition to any amounts made available for such purpose, $500,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amounts shall be used as provided under paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 1701(b) of such Act (34 U.S.C. 10381(b)). (c) STOP School Violence.--Subsection (a) of section 2705 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10555) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated $833,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028, of which-- ``(1) $555,333,334 shall be made available to the BJA Director to carry out this part; and ``(2) $277,666,666 shall be made available to the COPS Director to carry out this part.''. (d) Grants for Mental Health Guidance Counselors.--Section 4112 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7122) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, other than subsection (c),'' after ``this subpart''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mental Health Guidance Counselors.--There authorized to be appropriated for the hiring of mental health guidance counselors by State and local educational agencies $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.''. (e) Offset.--Of the unobligated balances from amounts made available under sections 602(a)(1) and 603(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 802(a)(1), 803(a)) on the date of enactment of this Act, $7,055,000,000 is rescinded as of such date: Provided, That such rescission shall be applied first on a pro rata basis to the unobligated balances of the payment amounts allocated by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to subsection (b)(3)(B) of section 602 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 802): Provided further, That any remaining amounts to be rescinded shall be applied next on a pro rata basis to the unobligated balances of the payment amounts allocated by the Secretary of the Treasury pursuant to subsection (b)(1)(B) and (b)(2)(B) of section 602 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 802): Provided further, That any remaining amounts to be rescinded shall be applied on a pro rata basis to the unobligated balances of the payment amounts allocated by the Secretary of the Treasury for each of the entities authorized to receive payments under section 603 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 803). SEC. 3. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED USE OF STOP SCHOOL VIOLENCE GRANTS. Section 2701 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10151) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``paragraphs (5) through (9)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (5) through (10)''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Assessment of a school to find weaknesses in security and identify any lack of coverage in mental health support staff for students.''. SEC. 4. FEDERAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON SCHOOL SAFETY BEST PRACTICES. (a) In General.--Subtitle A of title XXII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 2220D. FEDERAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON SCHOOL SAFETY BEST PRACTICES. ``(a) Establishment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Education, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall establish in the Department a Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Practices (in this section referred to as the `Clearinghouse'). ``(2) Purpose.--The Clearinghouse shall be the primary resource of the Federal Government to identify and publish online through SchoolSafety.gov, or any successor website, best practices and recommendations relating to school safety for use by State educational agencies and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, State and local law enforcement agencies, health professionals, and the general public. ``(3) Personnel.-- ``(A) Assignments.--The Clearinghouse shall be assigned such personnel and resources as the Secretary considers appropriate to carry out this section. ``(B) Detailees.--The Secretary of Education, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services may detail personnel to the Clearinghouse. ``(4) Exemptions.-- ``(A) Paperwork reduction act.--Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act') shall not apply to any rulemaking or information collection required under this section. ``(B) Federal advisory committee act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply for the purposes of carrying out this section. ``(b) Clearinghouse Contents.-- ``(1) Consultation.--In identifying and publishing best practices and recommendations pursuant to subsection (a)(2), the Clearinghouse may consult with appropriate Federal, State, local, Tribal, and private sector entities, and nongovernmental organizations. ``(2) Criteria.--Best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall, at a minimum-- ``(A) incorporate comprehensive school safety measures, including threat prevention, preparedness, protection, mitigation, incident response, and recovery to improve the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings; ``(B) include any evidence or research rationale supporting the determination of the Clearinghouse that the best practice or recommendation at issue has been shown to have a significant effect on improving the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings, including-- ``(i) relevant research that is evidence- based supporting such best practice or recommendation; ``(ii) findings and data from previous Federal or State commissions recommending improvements to the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings; or ``(iii) other supportive evidence or findings relied upon by the Clearinghouse in determining best practices and recommendations to improve the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings; and ``(C) include information on Federal grant programs for which implementation of such best practices or recommendations is an eligible use for any such program. ``(3) Other best practices and recommendations.--To the greatest extent practicable, in identifying and publishing best practices and recommendations pursuant to subsection (a)(2), the Clearinghouse shall so identify and publish, as appropriate, best practices and recommendations to improve the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings, adopted by a Federal, State, local, Tribal, or private sector entity or nongovernmental organization. ``(c) Assistance and Training.--The Secretary, acting through the Clearinghouse, may publish materials to assist and train State educational agencies and local educational agencies and State and local law enforcement agencies regarding the implementation of best practices and recommendations identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2). ``(d) Continuous Improvement.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) collect for the purpose of continuous improvement of the Clearinghouse-- ``(A) data analytics; ``(B) user feedback on the implementation of best practices and recommendations identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2); and ``(C) any evaluations conducted on implementation of such best practices and recommendations; and ``(2) in coordination with the Secretary of Education, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services-- ``(A) regularly assess best practices and recommendations identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2) with respect to which there are no resources available through Federal Government programs for implementation; and ``(B) establish an external advisory board comprised of appropriate State, local, Tribal, and private sector entities and nongovernmental organizations, including organizations representing parents of students attending elementary schools or secondary schools, to-- ``(i) provide feedback on the implementation of best practices and recommendations identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2); and ``(ii) propose additional recommendations for best practices for inclusion in the Clearinghouse. ``(e) Parental Assistance.--The Clearinghouse shall produce materials to assist parents of students with identifying relevant Clearinghouse resources related to supporting the implementation of Clearinghouse best practices and recommendations identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2). ``(f) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Elementary school.--The term `elementary school' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ``(2) Evidence-based.--The term `evidence-based' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). ``(4) Local educational agency.--The term `local educational agency' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ``(5) Parent.--The term `parent' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ``(6) Secondary school.--The term `secondary school' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). ``(7) State educational agency.--The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2220C the following new item: ``Sec. 2220D. Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Practices.''. SEC. 5. NOTIFICATION OF FEDERAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON SCHOOL SAFETY BEST PRACTICES. (a) Notification by the Secretary of Education.--The Secretary of Education shall provide written notification of the publication of the Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Practices (referred to in this section as the ``Clearinghouse'') under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 4, to-- (1) every State educational and local educational agency; and (2) other Department of Education partners in the implementation of the best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Education. (b) Notification by the Secretary of Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide written notification of the publication of the Clearinghouse under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 4, to-- (1) every State homeland security advisor; (2) every State department of homeland security; and (3) other Department of Homeland Security partners in the implementation of the best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Homeland Security. (c) Notification by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.-- The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide written notification of the publication of the Clearinghouse under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 4, to-- (1) every State department of public health; and (2) other Department of Health and Human Services partners in the implementation of the best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (d) Notification by the Attorney General.--The Attorney General shall provide written notification of the publication of the Clearinghouse under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 4, to-- (1) every State department of justice; and (2) other Department of Justice partners in the implementation of the best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Attorney General. SEC. 6. GRANT PROGRAM REVIEW. (a) Federal Grants and Resources.--The Secretary of Education, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Attorney General shall each-- (1) review grant programs administered by their respective agency and identify any grant program that may be used to implement best practices and recommendations of the Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Best Practices (referred to in this section as the ``Clearinghouse'') under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 4; (2) identify any best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse for which there is not a Federal grant program that may be used for the purposes of implementing the best practice or recommendation as applicable to the agency; and (3) periodically report any findings under paragraph (2) to the appropriate committees of Congress. (b) State Grants and Resources.--The Clearinghouse shall, to the extent practicable, identify, for each State-- (1) each agency responsible for school safety in the State, or any State that does not have such an agency designated; (2) any grant program that may be used for the purposes of implementing best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse; and (3) any resources other than grant programs that may be used to assist in implementation of best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse. SEC. 7. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) Waiver of Requirements.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to create, satisfy, or waive any requirement under-- (1) title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12131 et seq.); (2) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.); (3) title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.); (4) title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.); or (5) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.). (b) Prohibition on Federally Developed, Mandated, or Endorsed Curriculum.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to authorize any officer or employee of the Federal Government to engage in an activity otherwise prohibited under section 103(b) of the Department of Education Organization Act (20 U.S.C. 3403(b)). <all>

STOP II Act

To provide for increased authorization of funding to secure schools, and for other purposes.

STOP II Act Secure Every School and Protect Our Nation’s Children Act

Rep. Hudson, Richard

R

NC

This bill reauthorizes and supports various grants to enhance school safety and security initiatives. It also provides statutory authority for the federal clearinghouse of school safety resources. (The clearinghouse identifies and publishes best practices and recommendations for school safety for use by state and local educational and law enforcement agencies, institutions of higher education, health professionals, and the public.)

SHORT TITLE. 2. 10151 et seq. ), in addition to any amounts made available for such purpose, $500,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amounts shall be used for additional personnel. 10381(b)). 7122) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, other than subsection (c),'' after ``this subpart''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mental Health Guidance Counselors.--There authorized to be appropriated for the hiring of mental health guidance counselors by State and local educational agencies $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.''. 802): Provided further, That any remaining amounts to be rescinded shall be applied on a pro rata basis to the unobligated balances of the payment amounts allocated by the Secretary of the Treasury for each of the entities authorized to receive payments under section 603 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 803). Section 2701 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. FEDERAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON SCHOOL SAFETY BEST PRACTICES. ``(B) Detailees.--The Secretary of Education, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services may detail personnel to the Clearinghouse. ``(e) Parental Assistance.--The Clearinghouse shall produce materials to assist parents of students with identifying relevant Clearinghouse resources related to supporting the implementation of Clearinghouse best practices and recommendations identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2). 7801). ``(7) State educational agency.--The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 5. (b) Notification by the Secretary of Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide written notification of the publication of the Clearinghouse under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 4, to-- (1) every State homeland security advisor; (2) every State department of homeland security; and (3) other Department of Homeland Security partners in the implementation of the best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Homeland Security. 6. GRANT PROGRAM REVIEW. SEC.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 10151 et seq. ), in addition to any amounts made available for such purpose, $500,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amounts shall be used for additional personnel. 10381(b)). 7122) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, other than subsection (c),'' after ``this subpart''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mental Health Guidance Counselors.--There authorized to be appropriated for the hiring of mental health guidance counselors by State and local educational agencies $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.''. 802): Provided further, That any remaining amounts to be rescinded shall be applied on a pro rata basis to the unobligated balances of the payment amounts allocated by the Secretary of the Treasury for each of the entities authorized to receive payments under section 603 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 803). Section 2701 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. FEDERAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON SCHOOL SAFETY BEST PRACTICES. ``(B) Detailees.--The Secretary of Education, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services may detail personnel to the Clearinghouse. ``(e) Parental Assistance.--The Clearinghouse shall produce materials to assist parents of students with identifying relevant Clearinghouse resources related to supporting the implementation of Clearinghouse best practices and recommendations identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2). 7801). ``(7) State educational agency.--The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 5. (b) Notification by the Secretary of Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide written notification of the publication of the Clearinghouse under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 4, to-- (1) every State homeland security advisor; (2) every State department of homeland security; and (3) other Department of Homeland Security partners in the implementation of the best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Homeland Security. 6. GRANT PROGRAM REVIEW. SEC.

SHORT TITLE. 2. INCREASED AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS. 10151 et seq. ), in addition to any amounts made available for such purpose, $500,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amounts shall be used for additional personnel. 10381(b)). 10555) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated $833,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028, of which-- ``(1) $555,333,334 shall be made available to the BJA Director to carry out this part; and ``(2) $277,666,666 shall be made available to the COPS Director to carry out this part.''. 7122) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, other than subsection (c),'' after ``this subpart''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mental Health Guidance Counselors.--There authorized to be appropriated for the hiring of mental health guidance counselors by State and local educational agencies $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.''. 802): Provided further, That any remaining amounts to be rescinded shall be applied on a pro rata basis to the unobligated balances of the payment amounts allocated by the Secretary of the Treasury for each of the entities authorized to receive payments under section 603 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 803). Section 2701 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10151) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``paragraphs (5) through (9)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (5) through (10)''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Assessment of a school to find weaknesses in security and identify any lack of coverage in mental health support staff for students.''. FEDERAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON SCHOOL SAFETY BEST PRACTICES. ``(B) Detailees.--The Secretary of Education, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services may detail personnel to the Clearinghouse. ``(B) Federal advisory committee act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) ``(2) Criteria.--Best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall, at a minimum-- ``(A) incorporate comprehensive school safety measures, including threat prevention, preparedness, protection, mitigation, incident response, and recovery to improve the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings; ``(B) include any evidence or research rationale supporting the determination of the Clearinghouse that the best practice or recommendation at issue has been shown to have a significant effect on improving the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings, including-- ``(i) relevant research that is evidence- based supporting such best practice or recommendation; ``(ii) findings and data from previous Federal or State commissions recommending improvements to the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings; or ``(iii) other supportive evidence or findings relied upon by the Clearinghouse in determining best practices and recommendations to improve the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings; and ``(C) include information on Federal grant programs for which implementation of such best practices or recommendations is an eligible use for any such program. ``(e) Parental Assistance.--The Clearinghouse shall produce materials to assist parents of students with identifying relevant Clearinghouse resources related to supporting the implementation of Clearinghouse best practices and recommendations identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2). 1001). 7801). ``(7) State educational agency.--The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 5. (b) Notification by the Secretary of Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide written notification of the publication of the Clearinghouse under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 4, to-- (1) every State homeland security advisor; (2) every State department of homeland security; and (3) other Department of Homeland Security partners in the implementation of the best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Homeland Security. 6. GRANT PROGRAM REVIEW. SEC. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Secure Every School and Protect Our Nation's Children Act'' or as the ``STOP II Act''. 2. INCREASED AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDING FOR CERTAIN PROGRAMS. 10151 et seq. ), in addition to any amounts made available for such purpose, $500,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amounts shall be used for additional personnel. 10381(b)). 10555) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated $833,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028, of which-- ``(1) $555,333,334 shall be made available to the BJA Director to carry out this part; and ``(2) $277,666,666 shall be made available to the COPS Director to carry out this part.''. 7122) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, other than subsection (c),'' after ``this subpart''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Mental Health Guidance Counselors.--There authorized to be appropriated for the hiring of mental health guidance counselors by State and local educational agencies $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.''. 802): Provided further, That any remaining amounts to be rescinded shall be applied on a pro rata basis to the unobligated balances of the payment amounts allocated by the Secretary of the Treasury for each of the entities authorized to receive payments under section 603 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 803). ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED USE OF STOP SCHOOL VIOLENCE GRANTS. Section 2701 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10151) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``paragraphs (5) through (9)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (5) through (10)''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Assessment of a school to find weaknesses in security and identify any lack of coverage in mental health support staff for students.''. FEDERAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON SCHOOL SAFETY BEST PRACTICES. ``(B) Detailees.--The Secretary of Education, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services may detail personnel to the Clearinghouse. ``(4) Exemptions.-- ``(A) Paperwork reduction act.--Chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act') shall not apply to any rulemaking or information collection required under this section. ``(B) Federal advisory committee act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) ``(b) Clearinghouse Contents.-- ``(1) Consultation.--In identifying and publishing best practices and recommendations pursuant to subsection (a)(2), the Clearinghouse may consult with appropriate Federal, State, local, Tribal, and private sector entities, and nongovernmental organizations. ``(2) Criteria.--Best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2) shall, at a minimum-- ``(A) incorporate comprehensive school safety measures, including threat prevention, preparedness, protection, mitigation, incident response, and recovery to improve the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings; ``(B) include any evidence or research rationale supporting the determination of the Clearinghouse that the best practice or recommendation at issue has been shown to have a significant effect on improving the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings, including-- ``(i) relevant research that is evidence- based supporting such best practice or recommendation; ``(ii) findings and data from previous Federal or State commissions recommending improvements to the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings; or ``(iii) other supportive evidence or findings relied upon by the Clearinghouse in determining best practices and recommendations to improve the safety posture of a school, including relating to the health, safety, and welfare of persons in school settings; and ``(C) include information on Federal grant programs for which implementation of such best practices or recommendations is an eligible use for any such program. ``(e) Parental Assistance.--The Clearinghouse shall produce materials to assist parents of students with identifying relevant Clearinghouse resources related to supporting the implementation of Clearinghouse best practices and recommendations identified and published pursuant to subsection (a)(2). ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001). 7801). ``(7) State educational agency.--The term `State educational agency' has the meaning given such term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 5. (b) Notification by the Secretary of Homeland Security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide written notification of the publication of the Clearinghouse under section 2220D of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as added by section 4, to-- (1) every State homeland security advisor; (2) every State department of homeland security; and (3) other Department of Homeland Security partners in the implementation of the best practices and recommendations of the Clearinghouse, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Homeland Security. 6. GRANT PROGRAM REVIEW. SEC. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) Waiver of Requirements.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to create, satisfy, or waive any requirement under-- (1) title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. ); (2) the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. (b) Prohibition on Federally Developed, Mandated, or Endorsed Curriculum.--Nothing in this Act or the amendments made by this Act shall be construed to authorize any officer or employee of the Federal Government to engage in an activity otherwise prohibited under section 103(b) of the Department of Education Organization Act (20 U.S.C. 3403(b)).

H.R.4799

Energy

Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act of 2021 This bill addresses coal royalties and the economic vitality of coal communities, including by (1) requiring the coal lease royalty to be at least 12.5% of the assessment value of federal coal (currently, 12.5% of the value as defined by regulation); (2) establishing the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund; (3) providing grant assistance to impacted communities for economic and workforce development programs; (4) providing financial assistance for the design, construction, and operation of large-scale projects to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources; and (5) providing technical assistance and educational outreach to impacted communities.

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain improvements in the laws relating to coal royalties, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act of 2021''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I--VALUATION OF FEDERAL COAL FOR PURPOSES OF ROYALTIES Sec. 101. Valuation of coal royalties. TITLE II--PROGRAMS TO REINVEST IN COAL-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES Sec. 201. Establishment of Fund. Sec. 202. Federal economic and workforce development assistance programs. Sec. 203. Carbon capture and sequestration. Sec. 204. Additional Federal agency participation. Sec. 205. Definitions. TITLE I--VALUATION OF FEDERAL COAL FOR PURPOSES OF ROYALTIES SEC. 101. VALUATION OF COAL ROYALTIES. Section 7 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 207) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking the fourth sentence; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Royalties.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Assessment value.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `assessment value', with respect to Federal coal, means the gross proceeds accruing to the lessee or the affiliate of the lessee's first arm's length contract for the sale of Federal coal. ``(ii) Exception.--If the Secretary cannot identify any arm's length contract for the sale of Federal coal, then the assessment value means a price imputed by the Secretary based on the coal price index. ``(B) Arm's length contract.--The term `arm's length contract' means a contract, agreement, or transaction for the sale of Federal coal that is between parties that are independent of each other and that are not affiliates. ``(C) Affiliate.--The term `affiliate', with respect to a lessee, means a party that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the lessee, and includes a parent or subsidiary company. ``(D) Coal price index.--The term `coal price index' means the schedule of average market prices of Federal coal (in United States dollars) at final sale, based on the quality and type of the Federal coal, as determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration. ``(E) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior. ``(2) Payment rate.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a lease shall require payment of a royalty in such amount as the Secretary shall determine, which shall not be less than 12.5 percent of the assessment value of Federal coal. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of Federal coal recovered by an underground mining operation, the Secretary may establish such lower royalty payment rate as the Secretary determines to be appropriate in lieu of the royalty payment rate described in subparagraph (A). ``(3) Administration.-- ``(A) Reporting.--The Secretary shall ensure that any purchaser of Federal coal shall annually submit to the Secretary a report containing such information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this subsection. ``(B) Audits.--To carry out this subsection, the Secretary may examine the records of any person engaged in the purchase, sale, transportation, or marketing of Federal coal. ``(4) Coal price index.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall compile in a coal price index the assessment values of coal by type and quality of coal. ``(B) Publication.--Not less frequently than quarterly, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register and on a public website the coal price index, along with a methodological description, including-- ``(i) the method of calculation; ``(ii) the data used to calculate the coal price index in an aggregate manner that does not reveal proprietary information; and ``(iii) any other information the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure transparency. ``(C) Other information.--If a person believes that the coal price index does not accurately reflect the assessment value of the coal produced by the person, the person may petition the Secretary to use information supplied by the person in lieu of the coal price index for the purpose of determining the assessment value of the coal produced by such person, including all information the Secretary requires to accurately determine the assessment value and audit the records of the person. ``(5) Reviews.-- ``(A) In general.--To ensure a transparent, fair, and efficient administration of the Federal coal program, and to ensure that citizens of the United States receive a fair return on Federal coal, not later than 3 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection and every 3 years thereafter during the 15- year period beginning on such date, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report containing the results of a review conducted by the Comptroller General of the Federal coal program, including the administration of this subsection. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting a review under this paragraph, the Comptroller General shall consult with-- ``(i) the Secretary; ``(ii) the Director of the Bureau of Land Management; ``(iii) the Secretary of Transportation; and ``(iv) the Secretary of Energy. ``(C) Inclusions.--In conducting a review under this paragraph, the Comptroller General shall review-- ``(i) the total volume of coal production from Federal land; ``(ii) the total volume of remaining coal reserves on Federal land; ``(iii) the total amount of revenues generated from the Federal coal program, itemized by type of revenue, including lease bonus payments and royalties; ``(iv) market prices for coal; ``(v) market prices for transportation costs and any other deductible costs; and ``(vi) the appropriateness of royalty rates. ``(D) Format.--The Comptroller General shall report information in a review under this paragraph-- ``(i) in the aggregate for the United States; and ``(ii) categorized by State for at least the top 10 Federal coal-producing States, as determined by the Comptroller General. ``(6) Study.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study to determine the most equitable method for valuation of coal produced on Federal lands for purposes of Federal coal leases. Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and every five years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the findings, of such study.''. TITLE II--PROGRAMS TO REINVEST IN COAL-IMPACTED COMMUNITIES SEC. 201. ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND. (a) Establishment.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a separate account, to be administered by the Secretary (acting through the Economic Development Administration), to be known as the ``Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund''. (b) Deposits.--Of the amount of royalty revenues collected by the United States for each fiscal year from coal leases under section 7 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 207) (as amended by section 101(2)), to the extent the revenues are available, there shall be deposited in the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund $75,000,000. (c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--Subject to subsection (d) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, for each fiscal year, of the amounts deposited in the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund under subsection (b), there shall be made available, without further appropriation, the following amounts: (A) $70,000,000 to the Secretary to provide grant assistance under covered programs for eligible projects, in accordance with section 202. (B) $5,000,000 to the Secretary of Energy to provide funding for large-scale projects to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources, in accordance with section 203. (2) Special rule.--If, with respect to a fiscal year, the amounts in the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund are insufficient to carry out paragraph (1), there shall be made available, without further appropriation, the following: (A) To the Secretary for the purposes described in paragraph (1)(A), 93.333 percent of the amounts available in the Fund. (B) To the Secretary of Energy for the purposes described in paragraph (1)(B), 6.666 percent of the amounts available in the fund. (d) Administrative Expenses.--A participating agency that receives funds under subsection (c) may not use not more than 2 percent of the amount the agency receives for each fiscal year to cover the administrative expenses of the participating agency in carrying out the covered program. (e) Period of Availability.--The amounts deposited in the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund shall remain available without fiscal year limitation until expended. SEC. 202. FEDERAL ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Economic Development Administration, shall use the amounts made available under section 201(c)(1) to provide grant assistance under covered programs described in subsection (c) for eligible projects described in subsection (d). (b) Allocation of Funds for Covered Programs.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) allocate amounts made available to carry out this section among the covered programs in accordance with the criteria described in paragraph (2); and (B) not later than 30 days after allocations are determined under subparagraph (A), provide public notice of the availability of grant assistance under this section through a Federal Funding Opportunity announcement. (2) Allocation criteria.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and publish criteria for the allocation of amounts made available to carry out this section among the covered programs. (c) Covered Programs.-- (1) In general.--On allocation by the Secretary of amounts from the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund for a covered program under this section, the head of the applicable participating agency shall manage grant selection (including eligibility requirements in addition to the eligibility requirements listed in subsection (d)), awards, and execution of projects with respect to such amounts. (2) Terms and conditions.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, projects that receive grant assistance under this section shall be subject to the eligibility rules, permitted activities, and reporting requirements of the covered program under which the grant is made. (d) Eligible Projects.-- (1) Project purposes.--A project shall be eligible for assistance under this section if the purpose of the project is to assist impacted communities-- (A) to organize community stakeholders, analyze and inventory community assets, evaluate needs and resources, or develop comprehensive economic development strategic plans; (B) to undergo in-depth labor market analysis and workforce development and dislocated worker planning associated with the provision of training and employment services; (C) to implement linked economic and workforce development strategies to promote local and regional economic growth; (D) to accelerate job creation by leveraging local assets; (E) to train and place workers in family- supporting, high-demand jobs (including registered apprenticeship and other on-the-job training models); (F) to create linkages between community stakeholders, economic development organization, public and private entities, and the labor force that drive local and regional economic growth; or (G) to carry out other purposes approved by the Secretary. (2) Priority.--In selecting projects to receive assistance under this section, the head of a participating agency shall-- (A) give priority to project applications that establish a clear linkage between the proposed project and the means by which the project will result in local and regional economic growth and diversification, job creation, or job training and reemployment for dislocated workers, without regard to any formula used by a participating agency to disburse other funds; and (B) consult directly with impacted communities to determine the greatest needs of the impacted communities and give priority to projects that address those needs. (3) Specific activities and costs to be considered.--In providing assistance under this section for projects for economic diversification, the head of a participating agency shall give consideration for priority, at a minimum, to the following activities and costs: (A) Analysis activities that build from strategic economic development plans, including-- (i) economic and workforce data collection; and (ii) supply chain and industry cluster analysis. (B) Outreach and targeted assistance to economic development organizations, unions, workers, and other stakeholders. (C) Remediation and redevelopment of coal economy sites, as appropriate. (D) Provision of business planning and market exploration services. (E) Development of business incubator programs. (F) Facilitation of access to private capital investment and capacity building to effectively use capital investment. (G) Promotion of exports from entities in the impacted area. (H) Workforce training and dislocated worker services and supports for impacted workers. (I) Costs associated with registered apprenticeship and on-the-job training models. (J) Temporary or short-term relocation or commuting costs for available jobs in other parts of the applicable State or region. (K) Staffing, operating, and administrative costs for the recipient organization. (L) Comprehensive strategies that-- (i) integrate all of the activities and costs described in subparagraphs (A) through (K); and (ii) leverage other investments from the applicable participating agency and other Federal departments and agencies. (e) Coordination of Activities.--The Secretary shall-- (1) provide a single staff point of Federal contact (with staffing assistance from other participating agencies, as needed) for grants awarded under this section; and (2) coordinate cross-agency activities at the regional level that direct additional Federal resources to impacted communities. SEC. 203. CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION. The Secretary of Energy shall use the amounts made available under section 201(c)(2) to provide financial assistance for the design, construction, and operation of large-scale projects to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources. SEC. 204. ADDITIONAL FEDERAL AGENCY PARTICIPATION. (a) In General.--The Federal departments and agencies described in subsection (b) shall provide to impacted communities technical assistance and educational outreach to fund partnerships, in coordination with available resources. (b) Description of Departments and Agencies.--The Federal departments and agencies referred to in subsection (a) are-- (1) the Rural Business-Cooperative Service of the Department of Agriculture; (2) the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response of the Environmental Protection Agency; (3) the Department of Energy; (4) the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund of the Department of the Treasury; (5) SelectUSA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology--Manufacturing Extension Partnerships of the Department of Commerce; (6) the Corporation for National and Community Service; and (7) the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement of the Department of the Interior. SEC. 205. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) Coal economy.--The term ``coal economy'' means the complete supply chain of coal reliant industries, including coal mining, coal-fired power plants, and related transportation, logistics, and manufacturing. (2) Covered program.--The term ``covered program'' means any of the following: (A) The Assistance to Coal Communities, Economic Adjustment Assistance, and Partnership Planning program of the Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce. (B) The Dislocated Worker National Emergency Grants program of the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor. (C) The Regional Innovation Clusters and Growth Accelerators program of the Small Business Administration. (D) The Technical Assistance and Demonstration Projects program of the Appalachian Regional Commission. (3) Impacted community.--The term ``impacted community'' means a community or Indian tribe (as such term is defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b)) in the United States that has been negatively impacted as a result of changes in the coal economy, including a negative impact on its economy, environment, employment, retirement benefits, infrastructure, public health, or education. (4) Participating agency.--The term ``participating agency'' means a Federal agency that has primary authority over a covered program. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce. <all>

Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act of 2021

To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain improvements in the laws relating to coal royalties, and for other purposes.

Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act of 2021

Rep. Cartwright, Matt

D

PA

This bill addresses coal royalties and the economic vitality of coal communities, including by (1) requiring the coal lease royalty to be at least 12.5% of the assessment value of federal coal (currently, 12.5% of the value as defined by regulation); (2) establishing the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund; (3) providing grant assistance to impacted communities for economic and workforce development programs; (4) providing financial assistance for the design, construction, and operation of large-scale projects to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources; and (5) providing technical assistance and educational outreach to impacted communities.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. Valuation of coal royalties. Federal economic and workforce development assistance programs. Carbon capture and sequestration. Sec. Definitions. 101. Section 7 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(B) Arm's length contract.--The term `arm's length contract' means a contract, agreement, or transaction for the sale of Federal coal that is between parties that are independent of each other and that are not affiliates. ``(C) Other information.--If a person believes that the coal price index does not accurately reflect the assessment value of the coal produced by the person, the person may petition the Secretary to use information supplied by the person in lieu of the coal price index for the purpose of determining the assessment value of the coal produced by such person, including all information the Secretary requires to accurately determine the assessment value and audit the records of the person. ``(D) Format.--The Comptroller General shall report information in a review under this paragraph-- ``(i) in the aggregate for the United States; and ``(ii) categorized by State for at least the top 10 Federal coal-producing States, as determined by the Comptroller General. 201. (c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--Subject to subsection (d) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, for each fiscal year, of the amounts deposited in the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund under subsection (b), there shall be made available, without further appropriation, the following amounts: (A) $70,000,000 to the Secretary to provide grant assistance under covered programs for eligible projects, in accordance with section 202. (2) Allocation criteria.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and publish criteria for the allocation of amounts made available to carry out this section among the covered programs. (3) Specific activities and costs to be considered.--In providing assistance under this section for projects for economic diversification, the head of a participating agency shall give consideration for priority, at a minimum, to the following activities and costs: (A) Analysis activities that build from strategic economic development plans, including-- (i) economic and workforce data collection; and (ii) supply chain and industry cluster analysis. (D) Provision of business planning and market exploration services. (F) Facilitation of access to private capital investment and capacity building to effectively use capital investment. (I) Costs associated with registered apprenticeship and on-the-job training models. (K) Staffing, operating, and administrative costs for the recipient organization. 203. 204. (a) In General.--The Federal departments and agencies described in subsection (b) shall provide to impacted communities technical assistance and educational outreach to fund partnerships, in coordination with available resources. 205. (B) The Dislocated Worker National Emergency Grants program of the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor. (4) Participating agency.--The term ``participating agency'' means a Federal agency that has primary authority over a covered program. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. Valuation of coal royalties. Federal economic and workforce development assistance programs. Carbon capture and sequestration. Sec. Definitions. 101. Section 7 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(B) Arm's length contract.--The term `arm's length contract' means a contract, agreement, or transaction for the sale of Federal coal that is between parties that are independent of each other and that are not affiliates. ``(C) Other information.--If a person believes that the coal price index does not accurately reflect the assessment value of the coal produced by the person, the person may petition the Secretary to use information supplied by the person in lieu of the coal price index for the purpose of determining the assessment value of the coal produced by such person, including all information the Secretary requires to accurately determine the assessment value and audit the records of the person. ``(D) Format.--The Comptroller General shall report information in a review under this paragraph-- ``(i) in the aggregate for the United States; and ``(ii) categorized by State for at least the top 10 Federal coal-producing States, as determined by the Comptroller General. 201. (c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--Subject to subsection (d) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, for each fiscal year, of the amounts deposited in the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund under subsection (b), there shall be made available, without further appropriation, the following amounts: (A) $70,000,000 to the Secretary to provide grant assistance under covered programs for eligible projects, in accordance with section 202. (D) Provision of business planning and market exploration services. (I) Costs associated with registered apprenticeship and on-the-job training models. 203. (a) In General.--The Federal departments and agencies described in subsection (b) shall provide to impacted communities technical assistance and educational outreach to fund partnerships, in coordination with available resources. (B) The Dislocated Worker National Emergency Grants program of the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. Valuation of coal royalties. Establishment of Fund. Federal economic and workforce development assistance programs. Carbon capture and sequestration. Additional Federal agency participation. Sec. Definitions. 101. Section 7 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(B) Arm's length contract.--The term `arm's length contract' means a contract, agreement, or transaction for the sale of Federal coal that is between parties that are independent of each other and that are not affiliates. ``(C) Affiliate.--The term `affiliate', with respect to a lessee, means a party that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the lessee, and includes a parent or subsidiary company. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of Federal coal recovered by an underground mining operation, the Secretary may establish such lower royalty payment rate as the Secretary determines to be appropriate in lieu of the royalty payment rate described in subparagraph (A). ``(C) Other information.--If a person believes that the coal price index does not accurately reflect the assessment value of the coal produced by the person, the person may petition the Secretary to use information supplied by the person in lieu of the coal price index for the purpose of determining the assessment value of the coal produced by such person, including all information the Secretary requires to accurately determine the assessment value and audit the records of the person. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting a review under this paragraph, the Comptroller General shall consult with-- ``(i) the Secretary; ``(ii) the Director of the Bureau of Land Management; ``(iii) the Secretary of Transportation; and ``(iv) the Secretary of Energy. ``(D) Format.--The Comptroller General shall report information in a review under this paragraph-- ``(i) in the aggregate for the United States; and ``(ii) categorized by State for at least the top 10 Federal coal-producing States, as determined by the Comptroller General. Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and every five years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the findings, of such study.''. 201. (c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--Subject to subsection (d) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, for each fiscal year, of the amounts deposited in the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund under subsection (b), there shall be made available, without further appropriation, the following amounts: (A) $70,000,000 to the Secretary to provide grant assistance under covered programs for eligible projects, in accordance with section 202. (2) Allocation criteria.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and publish criteria for the allocation of amounts made available to carry out this section among the covered programs. (3) Specific activities and costs to be considered.--In providing assistance under this section for projects for economic diversification, the head of a participating agency shall give consideration for priority, at a minimum, to the following activities and costs: (A) Analysis activities that build from strategic economic development plans, including-- (i) economic and workforce data collection; and (ii) supply chain and industry cluster analysis. (C) Remediation and redevelopment of coal economy sites, as appropriate. (D) Provision of business planning and market exploration services. (E) Development of business incubator programs. (F) Facilitation of access to private capital investment and capacity building to effectively use capital investment. (G) Promotion of exports from entities in the impacted area. (I) Costs associated with registered apprenticeship and on-the-job training models. (K) Staffing, operating, and administrative costs for the recipient organization. 203. 204. (a) In General.--The Federal departments and agencies described in subsection (b) shall provide to impacted communities technical assistance and educational outreach to fund partnerships, in coordination with available resources. 205. (B) The Dislocated Worker National Emergency Grants program of the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor. (C) The Regional Innovation Clusters and Growth Accelerators program of the Small Business Administration. 450b)) in the United States that has been negatively impacted as a result of changes in the coal economy, including a negative impact on its economy, environment, employment, retirement benefits, infrastructure, public health, or education. (4) Participating agency.--The term ``participating agency'' means a Federal agency that has primary authority over a covered program. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. Valuation of coal royalties. Establishment of Fund. Federal economic and workforce development assistance programs. Carbon capture and sequestration. Additional Federal agency participation. Sec. Definitions. 101. Section 7 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(B) Arm's length contract.--The term `arm's length contract' means a contract, agreement, or transaction for the sale of Federal coal that is between parties that are independent of each other and that are not affiliates. ``(C) Affiliate.--The term `affiliate', with respect to a lessee, means a party that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the lessee, and includes a parent or subsidiary company. ``(B) Exception.--In the case of Federal coal recovered by an underground mining operation, the Secretary may establish such lower royalty payment rate as the Secretary determines to be appropriate in lieu of the royalty payment rate described in subparagraph (A). ``(B) Publication.--Not less frequently than quarterly, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register and on a public website the coal price index, along with a methodological description, including-- ``(i) the method of calculation; ``(ii) the data used to calculate the coal price index in an aggregate manner that does not reveal proprietary information; and ``(iii) any other information the Secretary considers appropriate to ensure transparency. ``(C) Other information.--If a person believes that the coal price index does not accurately reflect the assessment value of the coal produced by the person, the person may petition the Secretary to use information supplied by the person in lieu of the coal price index for the purpose of determining the assessment value of the coal produced by such person, including all information the Secretary requires to accurately determine the assessment value and audit the records of the person. ``(B) Consultation.--In conducting a review under this paragraph, the Comptroller General shall consult with-- ``(i) the Secretary; ``(ii) the Director of the Bureau of Land Management; ``(iii) the Secretary of Transportation; and ``(iv) the Secretary of Energy. ``(C) Inclusions.--In conducting a review under this paragraph, the Comptroller General shall review-- ``(i) the total volume of coal production from Federal land; ``(ii) the total volume of remaining coal reserves on Federal land; ``(iii) the total amount of revenues generated from the Federal coal program, itemized by type of revenue, including lease bonus payments and royalties; ``(iv) market prices for coal; ``(v) market prices for transportation costs and any other deductible costs; and ``(vi) the appropriateness of royalty rates. ``(D) Format.--The Comptroller General shall report information in a review under this paragraph-- ``(i) in the aggregate for the United States; and ``(ii) categorized by State for at least the top 10 Federal coal-producing States, as determined by the Comptroller General. Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and every five years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing the findings, of such study.''. 201. (c) Availability of Amounts.-- (1) In general.--Subject to subsection (d) and notwithstanding any other provision of law, for each fiscal year, of the amounts deposited in the Coal Area Economic Revitalization Fund under subsection (b), there shall be made available, without further appropriation, the following amounts: (A) $70,000,000 to the Secretary to provide grant assistance under covered programs for eligible projects, in accordance with section 202. (B) $5,000,000 to the Secretary of Energy to provide funding for large-scale projects to capture and store carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources, in accordance with section 203. (B) To the Secretary of Energy for the purposes described in paragraph (1)(B), 6.666 percent of the amounts available in the fund. (2) Allocation criteria.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish and publish criteria for the allocation of amounts made available to carry out this section among the covered programs. (2) Terms and conditions.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, projects that receive grant assistance under this section shall be subject to the eligibility rules, permitted activities, and reporting requirements of the covered program under which the grant is made. (3) Specific activities and costs to be considered.--In providing assistance under this section for projects for economic diversification, the head of a participating agency shall give consideration for priority, at a minimum, to the following activities and costs: (A) Analysis activities that build from strategic economic development plans, including-- (i) economic and workforce data collection; and (ii) supply chain and industry cluster analysis. (C) Remediation and redevelopment of coal economy sites, as appropriate. (D) Provision of business planning and market exploration services. (E) Development of business incubator programs. (F) Facilitation of access to private capital investment and capacity building to effectively use capital investment. (G) Promotion of exports from entities in the impacted area. (I) Costs associated with registered apprenticeship and on-the-job training models. (J) Temporary or short-term relocation or commuting costs for available jobs in other parts of the applicable State or region. (K) Staffing, operating, and administrative costs for the recipient organization. 203. 204. (a) In General.--The Federal departments and agencies described in subsection (b) shall provide to impacted communities technical assistance and educational outreach to fund partnerships, in coordination with available resources. 205. (B) The Dislocated Worker National Emergency Grants program of the Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor. (C) The Regional Innovation Clusters and Growth Accelerators program of the Small Business Administration. 450b)) in the United States that has been negatively impacted as a result of changes in the coal economy, including a negative impact on its economy, environment, employment, retirement benefits, infrastructure, public health, or education. (4) Participating agency.--The term ``participating agency'' means a Federal agency that has primary authority over a covered program. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce.

H.R.6755

Crime and Law Enforcement

Cooperation Among Police, Tech, and Users to Resist Exploitation Act or the CAPTURE Act This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. The report must include legislative recommendations to improve cooperation, as well as recommendations to require social media companies to establish a single point of contact in every state for federal, state, and local law enforcement entities.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on big tech and law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cooperation Among Police, Tech, and Users to Resist Exploitation Act'' or the ``CAPTURE Act''. SEC. 2. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON BIG TECH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete a study on the following: (1) How social media companies currently communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (2) Document successes and failures by social media companies in cooperating with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in events of imminent injury or death to individuals. (3) Ways in which social media companies can better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (b) Report to Congress Required.--Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains-- (1) the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to-- (A) develop legislation that may assist social media companies to better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online; and (B) require social media companies to establish a single point of contact in every State for Federal, State, and local law enforcement entities. <all>

CAPTURE Act

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on big tech and law enforcement, and for other purposes.

CAPTURE Act Cooperation Among Police, Tech, and Users to Resist Exploitation Act

Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M.

R

FL

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office to study and report to Congress on cooperation between social media companies and law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. The report must include legislative recommendations to improve cooperation, as well as recommendations to require social media companies to establish a single point of contact in every state for federal, state, and local law enforcement entities.

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on big tech and law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cooperation Among Police, Tech, and Users to Resist Exploitation Act'' or the ``CAPTURE Act''. SEC. 2. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON BIG TECH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete a study on the following: (1) How social media companies currently communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (2) Document successes and failures by social media companies in cooperating with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in events of imminent injury or death to individuals. (3) Ways in which social media companies can better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (b) Report to Congress Required.--Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains-- (1) the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to-- (A) develop legislation that may assist social media companies to better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online; and (B) require social media companies to establish a single point of contact in every State for Federal, State, and local law enforcement entities. <all>

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on big tech and law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cooperation Among Police, Tech, and Users to Resist Exploitation Act'' or the ``CAPTURE Act''. SEC. 2. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON BIG TECH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete a study on the following: (1) How social media companies currently communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (2) Document successes and failures by social media companies in cooperating with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in events of imminent injury or death to individuals. (3) Ways in which social media companies can better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (b) Report to Congress Required.--Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains-- (1) the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to-- (A) develop legislation that may assist social media companies to better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online; and (B) require social media companies to establish a single point of contact in every State for Federal, State, and local law enforcement entities. <all>

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on big tech and law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cooperation Among Police, Tech, and Users to Resist Exploitation Act'' or the ``CAPTURE Act''. SEC. 2. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON BIG TECH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete a study on the following: (1) How social media companies currently communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (2) Document successes and failures by social media companies in cooperating with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in events of imminent injury or death to individuals. (3) Ways in which social media companies can better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (b) Report to Congress Required.--Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains-- (1) the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to-- (A) develop legislation that may assist social media companies to better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online; and (B) require social media companies to establish a single point of contact in every State for Federal, State, and local law enforcement entities. <all>

To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on big tech and law enforcement, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cooperation Among Police, Tech, and Users to Resist Exploitation Act'' or the ``CAPTURE Act''. SEC. 2. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON BIG TECH AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete a study on the following: (1) How social media companies currently communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (2) Document successes and failures by social media companies in cooperating with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in events of imminent injury or death to individuals. (3) Ways in which social media companies can better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online. (b) Report to Congress Required.--Not later than 6 months after the completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report that contains-- (1) the results of the study conducted pursuant to subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to-- (A) develop legislation that may assist social media companies to better communicate, consult, and coordinate with Federal, State, and local law enforcement to address illegal content and activity online; and (B) require social media companies to establish a single point of contact in every State for Federal, State, and local law enforcement entities. <all>

S.543

Agriculture and Food

Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish and maintain a library or catalog of each type of contract offered by packers to producers for the purchase of all or part of the production of fed cattle (including cattle that are purchased or committed for delivery). Fed cattle means a steer or heifer that has been feeding on a ration of roughage and feed concentrates prior to slaughter, including grains, protein meal, grass, and other nutrient-rich feeds. USDA must create and maintain a publicly available library of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. Additionally, USDA must also establish (1) regional mandatory minimum thresholds to enhance price discovery and transparency for cattle market participants; and (2) methods for establishing such thresholds, which shall be publicly available. Further, the bill revises daily reporting requirements for packer processing plants by requiring them to include the number of cattle scheduled to be delivered for slaughter each day for the subsequent 14 days.

To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. (a) In General.--Title II of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, is amended by inserting after section 223 (7 U.S.C. 198b) the following: ``Subtitle C--Cattle Contracts ``SEC. 231. DEFINITIONS. ``In this subtitle: ``(1) Base price.--The term `base price' means the price paid for cattle delivered to a packer, before application of any premiums or discounts, expressed in dollars per hundred pounds of carcass weight. ``(2) Contract.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the term `contract' means any agreement, written or oral, between a packer and a producer for the purchase of fed cattle for slaughter. ``(B) Exclusion.--The term `contract' does not include a contract for a negotiated purchase. ``(3) Fed cattle.--The term `fed cattle' means a steer or heifer that has been finished on a ration of roughage and feed concentrates, such as grains, protein meal, grass (forage), and other nutrient-rich feeds, prior to slaughter. ``(4) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price-- ``(i) under which the price is determined at a future date; ``(ii) the basis of which is a price established for a specified market, which may be based on any publicly reported price, including plant average price, regional price, downstream price, or some other mutually agreeable price source; and ``(iii) that may include a grid or nongrid price. ``(5) Forward contract.--The term `forward contract' means-- ``(A) an agreement for the purchase of fed cattle, executed in advance of slaughter, under which the base price is established by reference to-- ``(i) prices quoted on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange; or ``(ii) other comparable publicly available prices; or ``(B) any other contract for the purchase of fed cattle, executed in advance of slaughter, as determined by the Secretary. ``(6) Heifer.--The term `heifer' means a bovine female that has not given birth to a calf. ``(7) Negotiated grid purchase.--The term `negotiated grid purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the buyer-seller interaction results in a negotiated base price, which may be adjusted by premiums and discounts; and ``(B) the cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made. ``(8) Negotiated purchase.--The term `negotiated purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle (commonly known as a `cash' or `spot market' purchase) by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the buyer-seller interaction that results in the purchase and the agreement on the actual base price for the purchase occur on the same day; and ``(B) the cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made. ``(9) Packer.--The term `packer' has the meaning given the term in section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d). ``(10) Producer.--The term `producer' means a person engaged in the business of selling cattle to a packer for slaughter. ``(11) Steer.--The term `steer' means a bovine male castrated before reaching sexual maturity. ``(12) Type of contract.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `type of contract' means the classification of a contract for the purchase of cattle-- ``(i) into 1 of the categories described in subparagraph (B); and ``(ii) by determining the base price of the cattle. ``(B) Categories.--The categories for classification of a type of contract are the following: ``(i) Formula marketing arrangement. ``(ii) Forward contract. ``(iii) Negotiated grid purchase contract. ``SEC. 232. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. ``(a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations to carry out this section, the Secretary shall establish and maintain a library or catalog of each type of contract offered by packers to producers for the purchase of all or part of the production of the producers of fed cattle (including cattle that are purchased or committed for delivery), including any schedules of premiums or discounts associated with the contract. ``(b) Information Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--To maintain the library or catalog established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall obtain information from each packer on each type of existing contract of the packer by requiring a filing or other form of information submission from each packer. ``(2) Contracted cattle numbers.--Information that shall be submitted to the Secretary by a packer under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each existing contract of a packer-- ``(A) the type of contract; and ``(B) a description of the provisions in the contract that provide for expansion in the numbers of fed cattle to be delivered under the contract for the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the contract. ``(c) Availability of Information.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall make available to producers and other interested persons information on the types of contracts in the library or catalog established under subsection (a), including notice (on a real-time basis, if practicable) of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. ``(2) Monthly report.-- ``(A) In general.--Beginning 30 days after the library or catalog is established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make the information obtained each month in the library or catalog available in a monthly report to producers and other interested persons. ``(B) Contents.--The monthly report described in subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) an estimate by the Secretary of the total number of fed cattle committed under contracts for delivery to packers within the 6- month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract; and ``(ii) an estimate by the Secretary of the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, based on the provisions described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in existing contracts, organized by reporting region and type of contract. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be removed from the library or catalog. ``(e) Confidentiality.--The reporting requirements for packers under this section shall be subject to the confidentiality protections provided under section 251 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1636). ``(f) Violations.--It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Act for any packer to willfully fail or refuse-- ``(1) to provide to the Secretary accurate information required under this section; or ``(2) to comply with any other requirement of this section. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 201 of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. 191), is amended by striking ``When used in this Act'' and inserting ``Unless specified otherwise, in this Act,''. SEC. 3. CASH MARKET ACQUISITION OF CATTLE. (a) Sense of the Senate.--It is the sense of the Senate that all participants in the fed cattle market have a responsibility to contribute to regionally sufficient levels of negotiated trade of fed cattle in all cattle feeding regions in order to achieve robust price discovery. (b) Cash Market Acquisition of Cattle.--Title II of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921 (7 U.S.C. 191 et seq.) (as amended by section 2), is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subtitle D--Cash Market Acquisition of Cattle ``SEC. 241. DEFINITIONS. ``In this subtitle: ``(1) Negotiated grid purchase.--The term `negotiated grid purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the buyer-seller interaction results in a negotiated base price, which may be adjusted by premiums and discounts; and ``(B) the fed cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made. ``(2) Negotiated purchase.--The term `negotiated purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle (commonly known as a `cash' or `spot market' purchase) by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the buyer-seller interaction that results in the purchase and the agreement on the actual base price for the purchase occur on the same day; and ``(B) the fed cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made. ``(3) Packer.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `packer' has the meaning given the term in section 221 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d). ``(B) Exclusion.--The term `packer' does not include a packer that slaughters cattle at only 1 livestock processing plant. ``(4) Producer.--The term `producer' means a person engaged in the business of selling cattle to a packer for slaughter. ``(5) Regional mandatory minimum.--The term `regional mandatory minimum' means, for each reporting region (as designated by the Agricultural Marketing Service), of the number of transactions and quantity of cattle purchased for slaughter by a packer in that region each slaughter week, the minimum number of such transactions and the minimum percentage of such cattle, respectively, that are required to be purchased through negotiated purchases or negotiated grid purchases from producers. ``(6) Slaughter week.--The term `slaughter week' has the meaning given the term `current slaughter week' in section 212 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635a). ``SEC. 242. REGIONAL MANDATORY MINIMUMS. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subtitle, the Secretary, in consultation with the Chief Economist, shall establish-- ``(1) regional mandatory minimums for the purpose of enhancing price discovery and transparency for cattle market participants; and ``(2) methods for establishing those regional mandatory minimums, which shall be publicly available. ``(b) Public Input.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall make all proposed regional mandatory minimums and proposed methods for establishing those minimums subject to a notice and comment period. ``(c) Duration.--Regional mandatory minimums established for each reporting region under subsection (a)(1)-- ``(1) may be weekly or on another periodic basis, as determined by the Secretary; and ``(2) shall be applicable for not more than a 24-month period. ``(d) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a) for each reporting region, the Secretary, in consultation with the Chief Economist, shall consider the following factors: ``(1) The number of packers in the reporting region. ``(2) The availability of cattle in the reporting region. ``(3) Pre-existing contractual arrangements of packers in the reporting region. ``(4) The number of pricing transactions (pens of cattle sold) in the reporting region. ``(e) Initial Requirement.--The initial regional mandatory minimums established for each reporting region under subsection (a)(1) shall be not less than the average percentage of negotiated purchases and negotiated grid purchases in that region from the 3 previous calendar years. ``(f) Biannual Review.--On establishing regional mandatory minimums under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary-- ``(1) shall review the regional mandatory minimums not less frequently than once every 2 years; and ``(2) may, in consultation with the Chief Economist, modify the regional mandatory minimums after-- ``(A) making the proposed modification subject to a notice and comment period; and ``(B) consulting with representatives of the United States cattle and beef industry. ``(g) Enforcement.--On establishing regional mandatory minimums under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) regularly monitor compliance by packers with those regional mandatory minimums; and ``(2) enforce this section in accordance with section 203. ``(h) Cost-Benefit Analysis.--Not later than 3 years after establishing regional mandatory minimums under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary, in consultation with the Chief Economist, shall conduct a quantifiable, data-driven cost-benefit analysis regarding the operation and effect of those regional mandatory minimums.''. SEC. 4. 14-DAY CATTLE SLAUGHTER. (a) Definition of Cattle Committed.--Section 221(1) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635d(1)) is amended by striking ``7-day'' and inserting ``14-day''. (b) Mandatory Reporting for Live Cattle.--Section 222(c) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635e(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C); and (B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (B); (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Prior day reporting.-- ``(A) In general.--The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each packer processing plant shall report to the Secretary, for each business day of the packer processing plant, not later than 10:00 a.m. Central Time on each reporting day, the information from the prior business day described in subparagraph (B). ``(B) Information required.--The information required under subparagraph (A) shall be, with respect to the prior business day, the number of cattle, organized by cattle type, scheduled for delivery to a packer processing plant for slaughter for each of the next 14 calendar days.''. SEC. 5. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION. Section 251(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1636(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and indenting appropriately; (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by striking ``The Secretary shall make available to the public information'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall make available to the public all information''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Effect.--Nothing in this section permits the Secretary, or any officer or employee of the Secretary, to withhold from the public the information, statistics, and documents described in paragraph (1).''. <all>

Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes.

Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021

Sen. Fischer, Deb

R

NE

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish and maintain a library or catalog of each type of contract offered by packers to producers for the purchase of all or part of the production of fed cattle (including cattle that are purchased or committed for delivery). Fed cattle means a steer or heifer that has been feeding on a ration of roughage and feed concentrates prior to slaughter, including grains, protein meal, grass, and other nutrient-rich feeds. USDA must create and maintain a publicly available library of the types of contracts that are being offered by packers to, and are open to acceptance by, producers for the purchase of fed cattle. Additionally, USDA must also establish (1) regional mandatory minimum thresholds to enhance price discovery and transparency for cattle market participants; and (2) methods for establishing such thresholds, which shall be publicly available. Further, the bill revises daily reporting requirements for packer processing plants by requiring them to include the number of cattle scheduled to be delivered for slaughter each day for the subsequent 14 days.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. (a) In General.--Title II of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, is amended by inserting after section 223 (7 U.S.C. ``In this subtitle: ``(1) Base price.--The term `base price' means the price paid for cattle delivered to a packer, before application of any premiums or discounts, expressed in dollars per hundred pounds of carcass weight. ``(4) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price-- ``(i) under which the price is determined at a future date; ``(ii) the basis of which is a price established for a specified market, which may be based on any publicly reported price, including plant average price, regional price, downstream price, or some other mutually agreeable price source; and ``(iii) that may include a grid or nongrid price. ``(6) Heifer.--The term `heifer' means a bovine female that has not given birth to a calf. ``(10) Producer.--The term `producer' means a person engaged in the business of selling cattle to a packer for slaughter. ``(iii) Negotiated grid purchase contract. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. ``(B) Contents.--The monthly report described in subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) an estimate by the Secretary of the total number of fed cattle committed under contracts for delivery to packers within the 6- month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract; and ``(ii) an estimate by the Secretary of the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, based on the provisions described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in existing contracts, organized by reporting region and type of contract. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be removed from the library or catalog. 1636). 3. CASH MARKET ACQUISITION OF CATTLE. 191 et seq.) DEFINITIONS. ``(B) Exclusion.--The term `packer' does not include a packer that slaughters cattle at only 1 livestock processing plant. REGIONAL MANDATORY MINIMUMS. ``(b) Public Input.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall make all proposed regional mandatory minimums and proposed methods for establishing those minimums subject to a notice and comment period. ``(d) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a) for each reporting region, the Secretary, in consultation with the Chief Economist, shall consider the following factors: ``(1) The number of packers in the reporting region. 1635d(1)) is amended by striking ``7-day'' and inserting ``14-day''. SEC. 5. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION. Section 251(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C.

SHORT TITLE. 2. ``(4) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price-- ``(i) under which the price is determined at a future date; ``(ii) the basis of which is a price established for a specified market, which may be based on any publicly reported price, including plant average price, regional price, downstream price, or some other mutually agreeable price source; and ``(iii) that may include a grid or nongrid price. ``(10) Producer.--The term `producer' means a person engaged in the business of selling cattle to a packer for slaughter. ``(iii) Negotiated grid purchase contract. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. ``(B) Contents.--The monthly report described in subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) an estimate by the Secretary of the total number of fed cattle committed under contracts for delivery to packers within the 6- month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract; and ``(ii) an estimate by the Secretary of the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, based on the provisions described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in existing contracts, organized by reporting region and type of contract. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be removed from the library or catalog. 1636). 3. CASH MARKET ACQUISITION OF CATTLE. DEFINITIONS. ``(B) Exclusion.--The term `packer' does not include a packer that slaughters cattle at only 1 livestock processing plant. REGIONAL MANDATORY MINIMUMS. ``(d) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a) for each reporting region, the Secretary, in consultation with the Chief Economist, shall consider the following factors: ``(1) The number of packers in the reporting region. 1635d(1)) is amended by striking ``7-day'' and inserting ``14-day''. SEC. 5. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION. Section 251(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. (a) In General.--Title II of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, is amended by inserting after section 223 (7 U.S.C. 231. ``In this subtitle: ``(1) Base price.--The term `base price' means the price paid for cattle delivered to a packer, before application of any premiums or discounts, expressed in dollars per hundred pounds of carcass weight. ``(4) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price-- ``(i) under which the price is determined at a future date; ``(ii) the basis of which is a price established for a specified market, which may be based on any publicly reported price, including plant average price, regional price, downstream price, or some other mutually agreeable price source; and ``(iii) that may include a grid or nongrid price. ``(6) Heifer.--The term `heifer' means a bovine female that has not given birth to a calf. ``(8) Negotiated purchase.--The term `negotiated purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle (commonly known as a `cash' or `spot market' purchase) by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the buyer-seller interaction that results in the purchase and the agreement on the actual base price for the purchase occur on the same day; and ``(B) the cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made. ``(10) Producer.--The term `producer' means a person engaged in the business of selling cattle to a packer for slaughter. ``(11) Steer.--The term `steer' means a bovine male castrated before reaching sexual maturity. ``(iii) Negotiated grid purchase contract. 232. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. ``(B) Contents.--The monthly report described in subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) an estimate by the Secretary of the total number of fed cattle committed under contracts for delivery to packers within the 6- month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract; and ``(ii) an estimate by the Secretary of the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, based on the provisions described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in existing contracts, organized by reporting region and type of contract. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be removed from the library or catalog. 1636). ``(f) Violations.--It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Act for any packer to willfully fail or refuse-- ``(1) to provide to the Secretary accurate information required under this section; or ``(2) to comply with any other requirement of this section. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.''. 3. CASH MARKET ACQUISITION OF CATTLE. 191 et seq.) 241. DEFINITIONS. ``(B) Exclusion.--The term `packer' does not include a packer that slaughters cattle at only 1 livestock processing plant. 1635a). 242. REGIONAL MANDATORY MINIMUMS. ``(b) Public Input.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall make all proposed regional mandatory minimums and proposed methods for establishing those minimums subject to a notice and comment period. ``(d) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a) for each reporting region, the Secretary, in consultation with the Chief Economist, shall consider the following factors: ``(1) The number of packers in the reporting region. 1635d(1)) is amended by striking ``7-day'' and inserting ``14-day''. SEC. 5. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION. Section 251(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C.

To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish a cattle contract library, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. (a) In General.--Title II of the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, is amended by inserting after section 223 (7 U.S.C. 231. ``In this subtitle: ``(1) Base price.--The term `base price' means the price paid for cattle delivered to a packer, before application of any premiums or discounts, expressed in dollars per hundred pounds of carcass weight. ``(3) Fed cattle.--The term `fed cattle' means a steer or heifer that has been finished on a ration of roughage and feed concentrates, such as grains, protein meal, grass (forage), and other nutrient-rich feeds, prior to slaughter. ``(4) Formula marketing arrangement.--The term `formula marketing arrangement' means the advance commitment of cattle for slaughter-- ``(A) by any means other than through a negotiated purchase, negotiated grid purchase, or forward contract; and ``(B) using a method for calculating price-- ``(i) under which the price is determined at a future date; ``(ii) the basis of which is a price established for a specified market, which may be based on any publicly reported price, including plant average price, regional price, downstream price, or some other mutually agreeable price source; and ``(iii) that may include a grid or nongrid price. ``(6) Heifer.--The term `heifer' means a bovine female that has not given birth to a calf. ``(8) Negotiated purchase.--The term `negotiated purchase' means a purchase of fed cattle (commonly known as a `cash' or `spot market' purchase) by a packer from a producer under which-- ``(A) the buyer-seller interaction that results in the purchase and the agreement on the actual base price for the purchase occur on the same day; and ``(B) the cattle are scheduled for delivery to the packer not more than 14 days after the date on which the agreement for purchase is made. ``(10) Producer.--The term `producer' means a person engaged in the business of selling cattle to a packer for slaughter. ``(11) Steer.--The term `steer' means a bovine male castrated before reaching sexual maturity. ``(B) Categories.--The categories for classification of a type of contract are the following: ``(i) Formula marketing arrangement. ``(iii) Negotiated grid purchase contract. 232. CATTLE CONTRACT LIBRARY. ``(B) Contents.--The monthly report described in subparagraph (A) shall include-- ``(i) an estimate by the Secretary of the total number of fed cattle committed under contracts for delivery to packers within the 6- month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, organized by reporting region and type of contract; and ``(ii) an estimate by the Secretary of the total maximum number of fed cattle that may be delivered within the 6-month and 12-month periods following the date of the report, based on the provisions described in subsection (c)(2)(B) in existing contracts, organized by reporting region and type of contract. ``(d) Maintenance of Library or Catalog.--Information in the library or catalog established under subsection (a) about types of contracts that are no longer offered or in use shall be removed from the library or catalog. 1636). ``(f) Violations.--It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Act for any packer to willfully fail or refuse-- ``(1) to provide to the Secretary accurate information required under this section; or ``(2) to comply with any other requirement of this section. ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.''. 3. CASH MARKET ACQUISITION OF CATTLE. (a) Sense of the Senate.--It is the sense of the Senate that all participants in the fed cattle market have a responsibility to contribute to regionally sufficient levels of negotiated trade of fed cattle in all cattle feeding regions in order to achieve robust price discovery. 191 et seq.) 241. DEFINITIONS. ``(B) Exclusion.--The term `packer' does not include a packer that slaughters cattle at only 1 livestock processing plant. ``(6) Slaughter week.--The term `slaughter week' has the meaning given the term `current slaughter week' in section 212 of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1635a). 242. REGIONAL MANDATORY MINIMUMS. ``(b) Public Input.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall make all proposed regional mandatory minimums and proposed methods for establishing those minimums subject to a notice and comment period. ``(d) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a) for each reporting region, the Secretary, in consultation with the Chief Economist, shall consider the following factors: ``(1) The number of packers in the reporting region. ``(4) The number of pricing transactions (pens of cattle sold) in the reporting region. ``(h) Cost-Benefit Analysis.--Not later than 3 years after establishing regional mandatory minimums under subsection (a)(1), the Secretary, in consultation with the Chief Economist, shall conduct a quantifiable, data-driven cost-benefit analysis regarding the operation and effect of those regional mandatory minimums.''. 1635d(1)) is amended by striking ``7-day'' and inserting ``14-day''. 1635e(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C); and (B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (B); (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Prior day reporting.-- ``(A) In general.--The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each packer processing plant shall report to the Secretary, for each business day of the packer processing plant, not later than 10:00 a.m. Central Time on each reporting day, the information from the prior business day described in subparagraph (B). SEC. 5. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION. Section 251(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C.

H.R.7073

Health

Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act of 2022 or the Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 a program that addresses maternal depression and, among other changes, expands its scope to include mental health and substance use disorders. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to maintain a national hotline to provide mental health and substance use disorder resources to pregnant and postpartum women and their families.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act of 2022'' or the ``Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Maternal mental health conditions are the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth, affecting 1 in 5 women or 800,000 women annually, during pregnancy or the year following pregnancy. (2) Maternal mental health and substance use disorders contribute to the high rate of maternal mortality in the United States, with suicide and drug overdose combined being the leading cause of death for women in the first year following pregnancy. (3) Women who experience racial and economic inequities are 3 to 4 times more likely to be impacted by maternal mental health and other behavioral health disorders. (4) Untreated maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders can have long-term negative impacts on the mother, baby, family, and society. (5) Mothers with untreated mental health conditions during pregnancy are more likely to have poor nutrition and struggle with substance use disorders, which can lead to poor birth outcomes for the baby. (6) Untreated maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders can contribute to-- (A) impaired parent-child interactions; (B) behavioral, cognitive, or emotional delays in the child; and (C) adverse childhood experiences that can negatively impact the child's life. (7) Untreated maternal mental health conditions are estimated to cost the United States economy $14,000,000,000 or $32,000 per mother-infant pair every year in addressing poor health outcomes and accounting for lost wages and productivity of the mother. (8) Although the United States Preventive Services Task Force and several national medical organizations encourage health care providers to screen and treat maternal mental health conditions, 75 percent of women impacted remain untreated. (9) Frontline providers who care for women during pregnancy and the first year following pregnancy are often reluctant to screen for maternal mental health conditions, citing lack of education, insurance reimbursement, and resources for affected women. SEC. 3. SCREENING AND TREATMENT FOR A MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. (a) In General.--Section 317L-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-13a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``maternal depression'' and inserting ``maternal mental health and substance use disorders''; and (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) by inserting ``, Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), and Urban Indian organizations (as such term is defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act)'' after ``States''; and (B) by striking ``for women who are pregnant, or who have given birth within the preceding 12 months, for maternal depression'' and inserting ``for women who are postpartum, pregnant, or have given birth within the preceding 12 months, for maternal mental health and substance use disorders''. (b) Application.--Subsection (b) of section 317L-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-13a) is amended-- (1) by striking ``a State shall submit'' and inserting ``an entity listed in subsection (a) shall submit''; and (2) in paragraphs (1) and (2), by striking ``maternal depression'' each place it appears and inserting ``maternal mental health and substance use disorders''. (c) Priority.--Subsection (c) of section 317L-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-13a) is amended-- (1) by striking ``may give priority to States proposing to improve or enhance access to screening'' and inserting the following: ``shall give priority to entities listed in subsection (a) that-- ``(1) are proposing to create, improve, or enhance screening, prevention, and treatment''; (2) by striking ``maternal depression'' and inserting ``maternal mental health and substance use disorders''; (3) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (1), as so designated, and inserting a semicolon; and (4) by inserting after such paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) are currently partnered with, or will partner with, a community-based organization to address maternal mental health and substance use disorders; ``(3) are located in an area with high rates of adverse maternal health outcomes or significant health, economic, racial, or ethnic disparities in maternal health and substance use disorder outcomes; and ``(4) operate in a health professional shortage area designated under section 332.''. (d) Use of Funds.--Subsection (d) of section 317L-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-13a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``to health care providers; and'' and inserting ``on maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, brief intervention, treatment (as applicable for health care providers), and referrals for treatment to health care providers in the primary care setting and nonclinical perinatal support workers;''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``to health care providers, including information on maternal depression screening, treatment, and followup support services, and linkages to community-based resources; and'' and inserting ``on maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, brief intervention, treatment (as applicable for health care providers) and referrals for treatment, followup support services, and linkages to community-based resources to health care providers in the primary care setting and clinical perinatal support workers; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) enabling health care providers (such as obstetrician-gynecologists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, pediatricians, psychiatrists, mental and other behavioral health care providers, and adult primary care clinicians) to provide or receive real- time psychiatric consultation (in-person or remotely), including through the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models (as defined in section 330N), to aid in the treatment of pregnant and postpartum women; and''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (A) and redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) in subparagraph (A), as redesignated, by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (B), as redesignated-- (i) by inserting ``, including'' before ``for rural areas''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (B), as redesignated, the following: ``(C) providing assistance to pregnant and postpartum women to receive maternal mental health and substance use disorder treatment, including patient consultation, care coordination, and navigation for such treatment; ``(D) coordinating with maternal and child health programs of the Federal Government and State, local, and Tribal governments, including child psychiatric access programs; ``(E) conducting public outreach and awareness regarding grants under subsection (a); ``(F) creating multi-State consortia to carry out the activities required or authorized under this subsection; and ``(G) training health care providers in the primary care setting and nonclinical perinatal support workers on trauma-informed care, culturally and linguistically appropriate services, and best practices related to training to improve the provision of maternal mental health and substance use disorder care for racial and ethnic minority populations, including with respect to perceptions and biases that may affect the approach to, and provision of, care.''. (e) Additional Provisions.--Section 317L-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-13a) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (h); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: ``(e) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to grantees and entities listed in subsection (a) for carrying out activities pursuant to this section. ``(f) Dissemination of Best Practices.--The Secretary, based on evaluation of the activities funded pursuant to this section, shall identify and disseminate evidence-based or evidence-informed best practices for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders, including culturally and linguistically appropriate services, for women during pregnancy and 12 months following pregnancy. ``(g) Matching Requirement.--The Federal share of the cost of the activities for which a grant is made to an entity under subsection (a) shall not exceed 90 percent of the total cost of such activities.''. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--Subsection (h) of section 317L-1 (42 U.S.C. 247b-13a) of the Public Health Service Act, as redesignated, is further amended-- (1) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$24,000,000''; and (2) by striking ``2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''. SEC. 4. MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE. Part P of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 399V-7. MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall maintain, directly or by grant or contract, a national hotline to provide emotional support, information, brief intervention, and mental health and substance use disorder resources to pregnant and postpartum women at risk of, or affected by, maternal mental health and substance use disorders, and to their families or household members. ``(b) Requirements for Hotline.--The hotline under subsection (a) shall-- ``(1) be a 24/7 real-time hotline; ``(2) provide voice and text support; ``(3) be staffed by certified peer specialists, licensed health care professionals, or licensed mental health professionals who are trained on-- ``(A) maternal mental health and substance use disorder prevention, identification, and intervention; and ``(B) providing culturally and linguistically appropriate support; and ``(4) provide maternal mental health and substance use disorder assistance and referral services to meet the needs of underserved populations, individuals with disabilities, and family and household members of pregnant or postpartum women at risk of experiencing maternal mental health and substance use disorders. ``(c) Additional Requirements.--In maintaining the hotline under subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) consult with the Domestic Violence Hotline, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and Veterans Crisis Line to ensure that pregnant and postpartum women are connected in real-time to the appropriate specialized hotline service, when applicable; ``(2) conduct a public awareness campaign for the hotline; and ``(3) consult with Federal departments and agencies, including the Centers of Excellence of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to increase awareness regarding the hotline. ``(d) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the Congress on the hotline under subsection (a) and implementation of this section, including-- ``(1) an evaluation of the effectiveness of activities conducted or supported under subsection (a); ``(2) a directory of entities or organizations to which staff maintaining the hotline funded under this section may make referrals; and ``(3) such additional information as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2028.''. <all>

Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.

Into the Light for MMH and SUD Act of 2022 Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act of 2022

Rep. Clark, Katherine M.

D

MA

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 a program that addresses maternal depression and, among other changes, expands its scope to include mental health and substance use disorders. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to maintain a national hotline to provide mental health and substance use disorder resources to pregnant and postpartum women and their families.

2. (9) Frontline providers who care for women during pregnancy and the first year following pregnancy are often reluctant to screen for maternal mental health conditions, citing lack of education, insurance reimbursement, and resources for affected women. 3. SCREENING AND TREATMENT FOR A MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. (d) Use of Funds.--Subsection (d) of section 317L-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ``(g) Matching Requirement.--The Federal share of the cost of the activities for which a grant is made to an entity under subsection (a) shall not exceed 90 percent of the total cost of such activities.''. 247b-13a) of the Public Health Service Act, as redesignated, is further amended-- (1) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$24,000,000''; and (2) by striking ``2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''. SEC. 4. MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE.

2. (9) Frontline providers who care for women during pregnancy and the first year following pregnancy are often reluctant to screen for maternal mental health conditions, citing lack of education, insurance reimbursement, and resources for affected women. 3. SCREENING AND TREATMENT FOR A MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. (d) Use of Funds.--Subsection (d) of section 317L-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ``(g) Matching Requirement.--The Federal share of the cost of the activities for which a grant is made to an entity under subsection (a) shall not exceed 90 percent of the total cost of such activities.''. 247b-13a) of the Public Health Service Act, as redesignated, is further amended-- (1) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$24,000,000''; and (2) by striking ``2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''. SEC. 4. MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (5) Mothers with untreated mental health conditions during pregnancy are more likely to have poor nutrition and struggle with substance use disorders, which can lead to poor birth outcomes for the baby. (9) Frontline providers who care for women during pregnancy and the first year following pregnancy are often reluctant to screen for maternal mental health conditions, citing lack of education, insurance reimbursement, and resources for affected women. 3. SCREENING AND TREATMENT FOR A MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. (d) Use of Funds.--Subsection (d) of section 317L-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-13a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``to health care providers; and'' and inserting ``on maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, brief intervention, treatment (as applicable for health care providers), and referrals for treatment to health care providers in the primary care setting and nonclinical perinatal support workers;''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``to health care providers, including information on maternal depression screening, treatment, and followup support services, and linkages to community-based resources; and'' and inserting ``on maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, brief intervention, treatment (as applicable for health care providers) and referrals for treatment, followup support services, and linkages to community-based resources to health care providers in the primary care setting and clinical perinatal support workers; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) enabling health care providers (such as obstetrician-gynecologists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, pediatricians, psychiatrists, mental and other behavioral health care providers, and adult primary care clinicians) to provide or receive real- time psychiatric consultation (in-person or remotely), including through the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models (as defined in section 330N), to aid in the treatment of pregnant and postpartum women; and''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (A) and redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) in subparagraph (A), as redesignated, by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (B), as redesignated-- (i) by inserting ``, including'' before ``for rural areas''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (B), as redesignated, the following: ``(C) providing assistance to pregnant and postpartum women to receive maternal mental health and substance use disorder treatment, including patient consultation, care coordination, and navigation for such treatment; ``(D) coordinating with maternal and child health programs of the Federal Government and State, local, and Tribal governments, including child psychiatric access programs; ``(E) conducting public outreach and awareness regarding grants under subsection (a); ``(F) creating multi-State consortia to carry out the activities required or authorized under this subsection; and ``(G) training health care providers in the primary care setting and nonclinical perinatal support workers on trauma-informed care, culturally and linguistically appropriate services, and best practices related to training to improve the provision of maternal mental health and substance use disorder care for racial and ethnic minority populations, including with respect to perceptions and biases that may affect the approach to, and provision of, care.''. ``(g) Matching Requirement.--The Federal share of the cost of the activities for which a grant is made to an entity under subsection (a) shall not exceed 90 percent of the total cost of such activities.''. 247b-13a) of the Public Health Service Act, as redesignated, is further amended-- (1) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$24,000,000''; and (2) by striking ``2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''. SEC. 4. 280g et seq.) 399V-7. MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE. ``(d) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the Congress on the hotline under subsection (a) and implementation of this section, including-- ``(1) an evaluation of the effectiveness of activities conducted or supported under subsection (a); ``(2) a directory of entities or organizations to which staff maintaining the hotline funded under this section may make referrals; and ``(3) such additional information as the Secretary determines appropriate.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (5) Mothers with untreated mental health conditions during pregnancy are more likely to have poor nutrition and struggle with substance use disorders, which can lead to poor birth outcomes for the baby. (6) Untreated maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders can contribute to-- (A) impaired parent-child interactions; (B) behavioral, cognitive, or emotional delays in the child; and (C) adverse childhood experiences that can negatively impact the child's life. (9) Frontline providers who care for women during pregnancy and the first year following pregnancy are often reluctant to screen for maternal mental health conditions, citing lack of education, insurance reimbursement, and resources for affected women. 3. SCREENING AND TREATMENT FOR A MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. 247b-13a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``maternal depression'' and inserting ``maternal mental health and substance use disorders''; and (2) in subsection (a)-- (A) by inserting ``, Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations (as such terms are defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), and Urban Indian organizations (as such term is defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act)'' after ``States''; and (B) by striking ``for women who are pregnant, or who have given birth within the preceding 12 months, for maternal depression'' and inserting ``for women who are postpartum, pregnant, or have given birth within the preceding 12 months, for maternal mental health and substance use disorders''. (d) Use of Funds.--Subsection (d) of section 317L-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-13a) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``to health care providers; and'' and inserting ``on maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, brief intervention, treatment (as applicable for health care providers), and referrals for treatment to health care providers in the primary care setting and nonclinical perinatal support workers;''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``to health care providers, including information on maternal depression screening, treatment, and followup support services, and linkages to community-based resources; and'' and inserting ``on maternal mental health and substance use disorder screening, brief intervention, treatment (as applicable for health care providers) and referrals for treatment, followup support services, and linkages to community-based resources to health care providers in the primary care setting and clinical perinatal support workers; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) enabling health care providers (such as obstetrician-gynecologists, nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, pediatricians, psychiatrists, mental and other behavioral health care providers, and adult primary care clinicians) to provide or receive real- time psychiatric consultation (in-person or remotely), including through the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models (as defined in section 330N), to aid in the treatment of pregnant and postpartum women; and''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (A) and redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; (B) in subparagraph (A), as redesignated, by striking ``and'' at the end; (C) in subparagraph (B), as redesignated-- (i) by inserting ``, including'' before ``for rural areas''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (D) by inserting after subparagraph (B), as redesignated, the following: ``(C) providing assistance to pregnant and postpartum women to receive maternal mental health and substance use disorder treatment, including patient consultation, care coordination, and navigation for such treatment; ``(D) coordinating with maternal and child health programs of the Federal Government and State, local, and Tribal governments, including child psychiatric access programs; ``(E) conducting public outreach and awareness regarding grants under subsection (a); ``(F) creating multi-State consortia to carry out the activities required or authorized under this subsection; and ``(G) training health care providers in the primary care setting and nonclinical perinatal support workers on trauma-informed care, culturally and linguistically appropriate services, and best practices related to training to improve the provision of maternal mental health and substance use disorder care for racial and ethnic minority populations, including with respect to perceptions and biases that may affect the approach to, and provision of, care.''. ``(g) Matching Requirement.--The Federal share of the cost of the activities for which a grant is made to an entity under subsection (a) shall not exceed 90 percent of the total cost of such activities.''. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--Subsection (h) of section 317L-1 (42 U.S.C. 247b-13a) of the Public Health Service Act, as redesignated, is further amended-- (1) by striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$24,000,000''; and (2) by striking ``2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''. SEC. 4. 280g et seq.) 399V-7. MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINE. ``(c) Additional Requirements.--In maintaining the hotline under subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- ``(1) consult with the Domestic Violence Hotline, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and Veterans Crisis Line to ensure that pregnant and postpartum women are connected in real-time to the appropriate specialized hotline service, when applicable; ``(2) conduct a public awareness campaign for the hotline; and ``(3) consult with Federal departments and agencies, including the Centers of Excellence of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to increase awareness regarding the hotline. ``(d) Annual Report.--The Secretary shall submit an annual report to the Congress on the hotline under subsection (a) and implementation of this section, including-- ``(1) an evaluation of the effectiveness of activities conducted or supported under subsection (a); ``(2) a directory of entities or organizations to which staff maintaining the hotline funded under this section may make referrals; and ``(3) such additional information as the Secretary determines appropriate.

H.R.1046

Science, Technology, Communications

Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act This bill establishes measures to facilitate the sharing of broadband availability data among federal agencies to support the deployment of broadband in unserved areas. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to share certain broadband availability data (i.e., broadband maps) with the federal agencies responsible for overseeing public land, including National Forest Service land. The bill also establishes a working group to facilitate the preparation and interoperability of information technology systems for the provision and receipt of specified broadband information collected by the FCC. Lastly, the bill requires a preliminary assessment of any potential barriers to such information sharing and a follow-up report assessing (1) the effectiveness of a user's ability to locate broadband infrastructure on public land, and (2) the prioritization of the review of applications for a communications use authorization in unserved areas.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide broadband availability data to the Department of the Interior. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act''. SEC. 2. LOCATING FEDERAL FACILITIES IN UNSERVED AREAS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Communications facility.--The term ``communications facility'' includes-- (A) any infrastructure, including any transmitting device, tower, or support structure, and any equipment, switch, wiring, cabling, power source, shelter, or cabinet, associated with the licensed or permitted unlicensed wireless or wireline transmission of any writing, sign, signal, data, image, picture, and sound of any kind; and (B) any antenna or apparatus that-- (i) is designed for the purpose of emitting radio frequency; (ii) is designed to be operated, or is operating, from a fixed location pursuant to authorization by the Commission or is using any duly authorized device that does not require an individual license; and (iii) is added to a tower, building, or other structure. (4) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means land managed by a Federal land management agency. (5) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (6) Federal land management agency.--The term ``Federal land management agency'' means-- (A) the Forest Service; (B) the Bureau of Land Management; (C) the National Park Service; (D) the Fish and Wildlife Service; and (E) the Bureau of Reclamation. (7) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and (C) the Secretary of Commerce. (b) Sharing Broadband Availability Data.-- (1) Notification.--Not later than 2 business days after the creation or update of any map required under section 802(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 642(c)(1)), the Commission shall notify the Secretary concerned that the map has been created or updated. (2) Provision of information.--Not later than 5 business days after the date on which the Secretary concerned is notified under paragraph (1), the Commission shall provide the Secretary concerned any data the Commission has collected pursuant to title VIII of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 641 et seq.). (3) Continuation.--The Commission shall provide the Secretary concerned the information described in paragraph (2) every 6 months unless the Commission no longer has such information. (4) Protection of information.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall specify to the Secretary concerned which information provided under paragraph (2) was collected in a confidential or proprietary manner, and the Secretary concerned may not make such information publicly available. (B) FOIA.--Information provided under paragraph (2) is exempt from disclosure to the public under section 552(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code. (c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Commission and the Secretary concerned shall establish an interagency working group to facilitate the preparation and interoperability of information technology systems for the provision and receipt of the information described in subsection (b)(2). (2) Nonapplicability of faca.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the interagency working group established under paragraph (1). (d) Reports.-- (1) Preliminary assessment of potential barriers.--Not later 120 days after the date on which the interagency working group is established pursuant to subsection (c)(1), the Commission and the Secretary concerned shall jointly submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress with a preliminary assessment of any potential barriers to sharing the information described under subsection (b)(2). (2) Assessments.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission provides the information described under subsection (b)(2) to the Department concerned, the Commission and the Secretary concerned shall jointly submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress with-- (A) an assessment of the effectiveness of a user's ability to locate broadband infrastructure on covered land in an area to be determined as unserved by the Commission on the basis of the maps created under section 802(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 642(c)); and (B) an assessment of whether the Department concerned prioritized the review of applications for a communications use authorization in an area to be determined as unserved by the Commission on the basis of the maps created under such section. <all>

Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act

To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide broadband availability data to the Department of the Interior.

Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act

Rep. Curtis, John R.

R

UT

This bill establishes measures to facilitate the sharing of broadband availability data among federal agencies to support the deployment of broadband in unserved areas. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to share certain broadband availability data (i.e., broadband maps) with the federal agencies responsible for overseeing public land, including National Forest Service land. The bill also establishes a working group to facilitate the preparation and interoperability of information technology systems for the provision and receipt of specified broadband information collected by the FCC. Lastly, the bill requires a preliminary assessment of any potential barriers to such information sharing and a follow-up report assessing (1) the effectiveness of a user's ability to locate broadband infrastructure on public land, and (2) the prioritization of the review of applications for a communications use authorization in unserved areas.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Communications facility.--The term ``communications facility'' includes-- (A) any infrastructure, including any transmitting device, tower, or support structure, and any equipment, switch, wiring, cabling, power source, shelter, or cabinet, associated with the licensed or permitted unlicensed wireless or wireline transmission of any writing, sign, signal, data, image, picture, and sound of any kind; and (B) any antenna or apparatus that-- (i) is designed for the purpose of emitting radio frequency; (ii) is designed to be operated, or is operating, from a fixed location pursuant to authorization by the Commission or is using any duly authorized device that does not require an individual license; and (iii) is added to a tower, building, or other structure. (4) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means land managed by a Federal land management agency. (5) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (6) Federal land management agency.--The term ``Federal land management agency'' means-- (A) the Forest Service; (B) the Bureau of Land Management; (C) the National Park Service; (D) the Fish and Wildlife Service; and (E) the Bureau of Reclamation. (7) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and (C) the Secretary of Commerce. (b) Sharing Broadband Availability Data.-- (1) Notification.--Not later than 2 business days after the creation or update of any map required under section 802(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 641 et seq.). (3) Continuation.--The Commission shall provide the Secretary concerned the information described in paragraph (2) every 6 months unless the Commission no longer has such information. App.) shall not apply to the interagency working group established under paragraph (1). (d) Reports.-- (1) Preliminary assessment of potential barriers.--Not later 120 days after the date on which the interagency working group is established pursuant to subsection (c)(1), the Commission and the Secretary concerned shall jointly submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress with a preliminary assessment of any potential barriers to sharing the information described under subsection (b)(2).

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act''. 2. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (5) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (6) Federal land management agency.--The term ``Federal land management agency'' means-- (A) the Forest Service; (B) the Bureau of Land Management; (C) the National Park Service; (D) the Fish and Wildlife Service; and (E) the Bureau of Reclamation. (7) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and (C) the Secretary of Commerce. (b) Sharing Broadband Availability Data.-- (1) Notification.--Not later than 2 business days after the creation or update of any map required under section 802(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. (3) Continuation.--The Commission shall provide the Secretary concerned the information described in paragraph (2) every 6 months unless the Commission no longer has such information. shall not apply to the interagency working group established under paragraph (1). (d) Reports.-- (1) Preliminary assessment of potential barriers.--Not later 120 days after the date on which the interagency working group is established pursuant to subsection (c)(1), the Commission and the Secretary concerned shall jointly submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress with a preliminary assessment of any potential barriers to sharing the information described under subsection (b)(2).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act''. SEC. 2. LOCATING FEDERAL FACILITIES IN UNSERVED AREAS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Communications facility.--The term ``communications facility'' includes-- (A) any infrastructure, including any transmitting device, tower, or support structure, and any equipment, switch, wiring, cabling, power source, shelter, or cabinet, associated with the licensed or permitted unlicensed wireless or wireline transmission of any writing, sign, signal, data, image, picture, and sound of any kind; and (B) any antenna or apparatus that-- (i) is designed for the purpose of emitting radio frequency; (ii) is designed to be operated, or is operating, from a fixed location pursuant to authorization by the Commission or is using any duly authorized device that does not require an individual license; and (iii) is added to a tower, building, or other structure. (4) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means land managed by a Federal land management agency. (5) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (6) Federal land management agency.--The term ``Federal land management agency'' means-- (A) the Forest Service; (B) the Bureau of Land Management; (C) the National Park Service; (D) the Fish and Wildlife Service; and (E) the Bureau of Reclamation. (7) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and (C) the Secretary of Commerce. (b) Sharing Broadband Availability Data.-- (1) Notification.--Not later than 2 business days after the creation or update of any map required under section 802(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 642(c)(1)), the Commission shall notify the Secretary concerned that the map has been created or updated. 641 et seq.). (3) Continuation.--The Commission shall provide the Secretary concerned the information described in paragraph (2) every 6 months unless the Commission no longer has such information. (4) Protection of information.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall specify to the Secretary concerned which information provided under paragraph (2) was collected in a confidential or proprietary manner, and the Secretary concerned may not make such information publicly available. (B) FOIA.--Information provided under paragraph (2) is exempt from disclosure to the public under section 552(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code. (c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Commission and the Secretary concerned shall establish an interagency working group to facilitate the preparation and interoperability of information technology systems for the provision and receipt of the information described in subsection (b)(2). (2) Nonapplicability of faca.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the interagency working group established under paragraph (1). (d) Reports.-- (1) Preliminary assessment of potential barriers.--Not later 120 days after the date on which the interagency working group is established pursuant to subsection (c)(1), the Commission and the Secretary concerned shall jointly submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress with a preliminary assessment of any potential barriers to sharing the information described under subsection (b)(2). 642(c)); and (B) an assessment of whether the Department concerned prioritized the review of applications for a communications use authorization in an area to be determined as unserved by the Commission on the basis of the maps created under such section.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to provide broadband availability data to the Department of the Interior. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act''. SEC. 2. LOCATING FEDERAL FACILITIES IN UNSERVED AREAS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; (B) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; (C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; and (D) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Communications facility.--The term ``communications facility'' includes-- (A) any infrastructure, including any transmitting device, tower, or support structure, and any equipment, switch, wiring, cabling, power source, shelter, or cabinet, associated with the licensed or permitted unlicensed wireless or wireline transmission of any writing, sign, signal, data, image, picture, and sound of any kind; and (B) any antenna or apparatus that-- (i) is designed for the purpose of emitting radio frequency; (ii) is designed to be operated, or is operating, from a fixed location pursuant to authorization by the Commission or is using any duly authorized device that does not require an individual license; and (iii) is added to a tower, building, or other structure. (4) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means land managed by a Federal land management agency. (5) Department concerned.--The term ``Department concerned'' means the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture. (6) Federal land management agency.--The term ``Federal land management agency'' means-- (A) the Forest Service; (B) the Bureau of Land Management; (C) the National Park Service; (D) the Fish and Wildlife Service; and (E) the Bureau of Reclamation. (7) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to land administered by such Secretary; (B) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to National Forest System land; and (C) the Secretary of Commerce. (b) Sharing Broadband Availability Data.-- (1) Notification.--Not later than 2 business days after the creation or update of any map required under section 802(c)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 642(c)(1)), the Commission shall notify the Secretary concerned that the map has been created or updated. (2) Provision of information.--Not later than 5 business days after the date on which the Secretary concerned is notified under paragraph (1), the Commission shall provide the Secretary concerned any data the Commission has collected pursuant to title VIII of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 641 et seq.). (3) Continuation.--The Commission shall provide the Secretary concerned the information described in paragraph (2) every 6 months unless the Commission no longer has such information. (4) Protection of information.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall specify to the Secretary concerned which information provided under paragraph (2) was collected in a confidential or proprietary manner, and the Secretary concerned may not make such information publicly available. (B) FOIA.--Information provided under paragraph (2) is exempt from disclosure to the public under section 552(b)(3)(B) of title 5, United States Code. (c) Working Group.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Commission and the Secretary concerned shall establish an interagency working group to facilitate the preparation and interoperability of information technology systems for the provision and receipt of the information described in subsection (b)(2). (2) Nonapplicability of faca.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the interagency working group established under paragraph (1). (d) Reports.-- (1) Preliminary assessment of potential barriers.--Not later 120 days after the date on which the interagency working group is established pursuant to subsection (c)(1), the Commission and the Secretary concerned shall jointly submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress with a preliminary assessment of any potential barriers to sharing the information described under subsection (b)(2). (2) Assessments.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission provides the information described under subsection (b)(2) to the Department concerned, the Commission and the Secretary concerned shall jointly submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress with-- (A) an assessment of the effectiveness of a user's ability to locate broadband infrastructure on covered land in an area to be determined as unserved by the Commission on the basis of the maps created under section 802(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 642(c)); and (B) an assessment of whether the Department concerned prioritized the review of applications for a communications use authorization in an area to be determined as unserved by the Commission on the basis of the maps created under such section. <all>

H.R.8766

Energy

Reserving Energy For Independence and Empowerment Act or the REFINE Act This bill sets forth provisions to limit the sale and export of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), increase energy production from energy producers in the United States, and make related requirements. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue regulations prohibiting the export of petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) sold from the SPR to (1) any country that is subject to a U.S. arms embargo as specified by the bill, (2) any country that is a state sponsor of terrorism, and (3) any entity that is owned by China. Before DOE may sell, exchange, or loan crude oil from the SPR, DOE must first develop a plan to increase the percentage of federal land (including submerged land of the Outer Continental Shelf) leased for oil and gas production by the same percentage as the percentage of petroleum in the SPR that is to be drawn down. In addition, the President must rescind the Executive Order titled Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science To Tackle the Climate Crisis. The President must also direct federal agencies to (1) identify and repeal any of their regulations that have the intent or effect of substantially reducing the energy independence of the United States, and (2) issue regulations and guidance to reduce the regulatory burden for energy producers in the United States and to increase the energy output by those producers.

To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct studies relating to Strategic Petroleum Reserve levels, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to such Reserve, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reserving Energy For Independence and Empowerment Act'' or the ``REFINE Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) The Strategic Petroleum Reserve was created through the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.) to address ``severe energy supply interruptions'' and provided the executive branch authority to draw down these reserves provided that specific conditions are met. (2) According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Annual Energy Outlook 2022, petroleum and natural gas will remain the most-consumed sources of energy in the United States through 2050. (3) As of August 19, 2022, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 453.1 million barrels, from a maximum capacity of 714 million barrels, which is the lowest level since 1985. (4) Emergency sales in 2022 from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve were purchased by Unipec, a subsidiary of Chinese oil giant Sinopec, and delivered to the People's Republic of China, the principle strategic competitor to the United States. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) continuing to limit energy production in the United States will only provide further leverage and funding for our adversaries and continue to weaken global security; and (2) the energy independence of the United States is critical to national security and should include the production of all available energy sources, including coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear, and renewables, as well as strategic minerals critical to electric vehicles and other clean energy sources. SEC. 3. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE LEVELS AND EMERGENCY SALES. (a) Studies and Assessment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing-- (A) the results of a study of metrics that may be used for determining the adequacy of the amounts of petroleum products stored in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to support United States energy security objectives, taking into consideration gross crude oil imports, net crude oil imports, and refining capacity and utilization, and a determination of which such metrics are the most appropriate for such purpose; (B) the results of a study and analysis of domestic crude oil refining capacity (including technical configuration of refineries, downstream charge capacity, and atmospheric crude distillation units) and issues relating to aging infrastructure that would inhibit the ability to meet production demand, and any recommendations for improvements; and (C) an assessment of acquisition procedures and identification of any provisions of Federal law or regulation that either limit or prohibit accelerated replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve necessary to maintain and support United States energy security objectives. (2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (b) Prohibition.-- (1) In general.--The Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by inserting after section 163 (42 U.S.C. 6243) the following: ``SEC. 164. PROHIBITION ON EXPORTS. ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 101(b) of division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (42 U.S.C. 6212a(b)), the Secretary shall issue regulations prohibiting the export of petroleum products drawn down and sold from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to-- ``(1) any country that is-- ``(A) subject to a United States arms embargo, as specified in list D:5 of Country Group D in Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations; or ``(B) a state sponsor of terrorism; and ``(2) any entity that is wholly or partially owned by the People's Republic of China. ``(b) Definition.--In this section, the term `state sponsor of terrorism' means a country the government of which has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4813(c)(1)(A)); ``(2) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); ``(3) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or ``(4) any other applicable provision of law.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Drawdown and sale of petroleum products.-- Section 161(a) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241(a)) is amended by inserting ``and section 164'' before the period at the end. (B) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 163 the following: ``Sec. 164. Prohibition on exports.''. SEC. 4. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION RESPONSE PLAN. Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Except in the case of a severe energy supply interruption described in subsection (d), the Secretary may not execute the first drawdown of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, whether through sale, exchange, or loan, until the Secretary has developed a plan to increase the percentage of Federal land (including submerged land of the outer Continental Shelf) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense leased for oil and gas production by the same percentage as the percentage of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve that is to be drawn down in that first drawdown and subsequent drawdowns. ``(2) Consultation.--The Secretary shall prepare the plan under paragraph (1) in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense.''. SEC. 5. EXECUTIVE AND AGENCY ACTION. On the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall-- (1) rescind Executive Order 13990 (86 Fed. Reg. 7037; relating to protecting public health and the environment and restoring science to tackle the climate crisis); and (2) direct each Federal agency (including the Council on Environmental Quality) to, not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) identify and repeal any regulation promulgated by the Federal agency that has the intent or effect of substantially reducing the energy independence of the United States; and (B) issues regulations and guidance to-- (i) reduce the regulatory burden for energy producers in the United States; and (ii) increase the energy output by those producers. <all>

REFINE Act

To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct studies relating to Strategic Petroleum Reserve levels, to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to such Reserve, and for other purposes.

REFINE Act Reserving Energy For Independence and Empowerment Act

Rep. Chabot, Steve

R

OH

This bill sets forth provisions to limit the sale and export of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), increase energy production from energy producers in the United States, and make related requirements. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to issue regulations prohibiting the export of petroleum products (e.g., crude oil) sold from the SPR to (1) any country that is subject to a U.S. arms embargo as specified by the bill, (2) any country that is a state sponsor of terrorism, and (3) any entity that is owned by China. Before DOE may sell, exchange, or loan crude oil from the SPR, DOE must first develop a plan to increase the percentage of federal land (including submerged land of the Outer Continental Shelf) leased for oil and gas production by the same percentage as the percentage of petroleum in the SPR that is to be drawn down. In addition, the President must rescind the Executive Order titled Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science To Tackle the Climate Crisis. The President must also direct federal agencies to (1) identify and repeal any of their regulations that have the intent or effect of substantially reducing the energy independence of the United States, and (2) issue regulations and guidance to reduce the regulatory burden for energy producers in the United States and to increase the energy output by those producers.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. 6231 et seq.) to address ``severe energy supply interruptions'' and provided the executive branch authority to draw down these reserves provided that specific conditions are met. (3) As of August 19, 2022, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 453.1 million barrels, from a maximum capacity of 714 million barrels, which is the lowest level since 1985. 3. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE LEVELS AND EMERGENCY SALES. (a) Studies and Assessment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing-- (A) the results of a study of metrics that may be used for determining the adequacy of the amounts of petroleum products stored in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to support United States energy security objectives, taking into consideration gross crude oil imports, net crude oil imports, and refining capacity and utilization, and a determination of which such metrics are the most appropriate for such purpose; (B) the results of a study and analysis of domestic crude oil refining capacity (including technical configuration of refineries, downstream charge capacity, and atmospheric crude distillation units) and issues relating to aging infrastructure that would inhibit the ability to meet production demand, and any recommendations for improvements; and (C) an assessment of acquisition procedures and identification of any provisions of Federal law or regulation that either limit or prohibit accelerated replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve necessary to maintain and support United States energy security objectives. 6243) the following: ``SEC. PROHIBITION ON EXPORTS. 1 to part 740 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations; or ``(B) a state sponsor of terrorism; and ``(2) any entity that is wholly or partially owned by the People's Republic of China. 6241(a)) is amended by inserting ``and section 164'' before the period at the end. 164. 4. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION RESPONSE PLAN. Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Consultation.--The Secretary shall prepare the plan under paragraph (1) in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense.''. SEC. 5. EXECUTIVE AND AGENCY ACTION. Reg.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. 6231 et seq.) to address ``severe energy supply interruptions'' and provided the executive branch authority to draw down these reserves provided that specific conditions are met. 3. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE LEVELS AND EMERGENCY SALES. (a) Studies and Assessment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing-- (A) the results of a study of metrics that may be used for determining the adequacy of the amounts of petroleum products stored in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to support United States energy security objectives, taking into consideration gross crude oil imports, net crude oil imports, and refining capacity and utilization, and a determination of which such metrics are the most appropriate for such purpose; (B) the results of a study and analysis of domestic crude oil refining capacity (including technical configuration of refineries, downstream charge capacity, and atmospheric crude distillation units) and issues relating to aging infrastructure that would inhibit the ability to meet production demand, and any recommendations for improvements; and (C) an assessment of acquisition procedures and identification of any provisions of Federal law or regulation that either limit or prohibit accelerated replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve necessary to maintain and support United States energy security objectives. 6243) the following: ``SEC. PROHIBITION ON EXPORTS. 1 to part 740 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations; or ``(B) a state sponsor of terrorism; and ``(2) any entity that is wholly or partially owned by the People's Republic of China. 6241(a)) is amended by inserting ``and section 164'' before the period at the end. 164. 4. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION RESPONSE PLAN. Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Consultation.--The Secretary shall prepare the plan under paragraph (1) in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense.''. SEC. 5. EXECUTIVE AND AGENCY ACTION. Reg.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Reserving Energy For Independence and Empowerment Act'' or the ``REFINE Act''. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. 6231 et seq.) to address ``severe energy supply interruptions'' and provided the executive branch authority to draw down these reserves provided that specific conditions are met. (3) As of August 19, 2022, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 453.1 million barrels, from a maximum capacity of 714 million barrels, which is the lowest level since 1985. 3. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE LEVELS AND EMERGENCY SALES. (a) Studies and Assessment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing-- (A) the results of a study of metrics that may be used for determining the adequacy of the amounts of petroleum products stored in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to support United States energy security objectives, taking into consideration gross crude oil imports, net crude oil imports, and refining capacity and utilization, and a determination of which such metrics are the most appropriate for such purpose; (B) the results of a study and analysis of domestic crude oil refining capacity (including technical configuration of refineries, downstream charge capacity, and atmospheric crude distillation units) and issues relating to aging infrastructure that would inhibit the ability to meet production demand, and any recommendations for improvements; and (C) an assessment of acquisition procedures and identification of any provisions of Federal law or regulation that either limit or prohibit accelerated replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve necessary to maintain and support United States energy security objectives. (2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. 6243) the following: ``SEC. PROHIBITION ON EXPORTS. 1 to part 740 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations; or ``(B) a state sponsor of terrorism; and ``(2) any entity that is wholly or partially owned by the People's Republic of China. 2371); ``(3) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 6241(a)) is amended by inserting ``and section 164'' before the period at the end. 164. 4. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION RESPONSE PLAN. Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Except in the case of a severe energy supply interruption described in subsection (d), the Secretary may not execute the first drawdown of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, whether through sale, exchange, or loan, until the Secretary has developed a plan to increase the percentage of Federal land (including submerged land of the outer Continental Shelf) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense leased for oil and gas production by the same percentage as the percentage of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve that is to be drawn down in that first drawdown and subsequent drawdowns. ``(2) Consultation.--The Secretary shall prepare the plan under paragraph (1) in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense.''. SEC. 5. EXECUTIVE AND AGENCY ACTION. Reg. 7037; relating to protecting public health and the environment and restoring science to tackle the climate crisis); and (2) direct each Federal agency (including the Council on Environmental Quality) to, not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) identify and repeal any regulation promulgated by the Federal agency that has the intent or effect of substantially reducing the energy independence of the United States; and (B) issues regulations and guidance to-- (i) reduce the regulatory burden for energy producers in the United States; and (ii) increase the energy output by those producers.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reserving Energy For Independence and Empowerment Act'' or the ``REFINE Act''. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. 6231 et seq.) to address ``severe energy supply interruptions'' and provided the executive branch authority to draw down these reserves provided that specific conditions are met. (2) According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Annual Energy Outlook 2022, petroleum and natural gas will remain the most-consumed sources of energy in the United States through 2050. (3) As of August 19, 2022, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to 453.1 million barrels, from a maximum capacity of 714 million barrels, which is the lowest level since 1985. (4) Emergency sales in 2022 from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve were purchased by Unipec, a subsidiary of Chinese oil giant Sinopec, and delivered to the People's Republic of China, the principle strategic competitor to the United States. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) continuing to limit energy production in the United States will only provide further leverage and funding for our adversaries and continue to weaken global security; and (2) the energy independence of the United States is critical to national security and should include the production of all available energy sources, including coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear, and renewables, as well as strategic minerals critical to electric vehicles and other clean energy sources. 3. STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE LEVELS AND EMERGENCY SALES. (a) Studies and Assessment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report containing-- (A) the results of a study of metrics that may be used for determining the adequacy of the amounts of petroleum products stored in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to support United States energy security objectives, taking into consideration gross crude oil imports, net crude oil imports, and refining capacity and utilization, and a determination of which such metrics are the most appropriate for such purpose; (B) the results of a study and analysis of domestic crude oil refining capacity (including technical configuration of refineries, downstream charge capacity, and atmospheric crude distillation units) and issues relating to aging infrastructure that would inhibit the ability to meet production demand, and any recommendations for improvements; and (C) an assessment of acquisition procedures and identification of any provisions of Federal law or regulation that either limit or prohibit accelerated replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve necessary to maintain and support United States energy security objectives. (2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. 6243) the following: ``SEC. PROHIBITION ON EXPORTS. ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 101(b) of division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (42 U.S.C. 6212a(b)), the Secretary shall issue regulations prohibiting the export of petroleum products drawn down and sold from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to-- ``(1) any country that is-- ``(A) subject to a United States arms embargo, as specified in list D:5 of Country Group D in Supplement No. 1 to part 740 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations; or ``(B) a state sponsor of terrorism; and ``(2) any entity that is wholly or partially owned by the People's Republic of China. 4813(c)(1)(A)); ``(2) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); ``(3) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or ``(4) any other applicable provision of law.''. 6241(a)) is amended by inserting ``and section 164'' before the period at the end. (B) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for the Energy Policy and Conservation Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 163 the following: ``Sec. 164. 4. DOMESTIC PRODUCTION RESPONSE PLAN. Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--Except in the case of a severe energy supply interruption described in subsection (d), the Secretary may not execute the first drawdown of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, whether through sale, exchange, or loan, until the Secretary has developed a plan to increase the percentage of Federal land (including submerged land of the outer Continental Shelf) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense leased for oil and gas production by the same percentage as the percentage of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve that is to be drawn down in that first drawdown and subsequent drawdowns. ``(2) Consultation.--The Secretary shall prepare the plan under paragraph (1) in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense.''. SEC. 5. EXECUTIVE AND AGENCY ACTION. On the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall-- (1) rescind Executive Order 13990 (86 Fed. Reg. 7037; relating to protecting public health and the environment and restoring science to tackle the climate crisis); and (2) direct each Federal agency (including the Council on Environmental Quality) to, not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) identify and repeal any regulation promulgated by the Federal agency that has the intent or effect of substantially reducing the energy independence of the United States; and (B) issues regulations and guidance to-- (i) reduce the regulatory burden for energy producers in the United States; and (ii) increase the energy output by those producers.

S.2488

Health

Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and otherwise revises the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program by expanding program activities and placing requirements on telecommunications carriers. The program provides free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress through either a nationwide three-digit or toll-free telephone number. Expanded activities include increasing the program's capacity to provide prevention and intervention services, carrying out public awareness and outreach about the program, and collecting data on disparities in accessing the program and among individuals seeking help. Furthermore, telecommunications carriers must transmit any calls made to the program to the caller's local crisis center. They must also transmit the call, if transferred by the local crisis center, to the applicable local emergency service, mental health resource, or similar support. The bill also prohibits telecommunications carriers from deducting minutes from a caller's pre-paid phone plan for calls made to the program.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the capacity of the suicide prevention lifeline and mental health crisis centers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING CAPACITY OF THE SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS. Section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb- 36c) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``supporting and'' before ``coordinating''; and (ii) by inserting ``mental health'' before ``crisis intervention services''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following: ``(2) increasing the capacity of the program and crisis centers participating in the network to provide suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services to individuals seeking help;''; (D) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (E) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (F) by inserting after paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), the following: ``(5) improving awareness of the program for suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services, including by conducting an awareness campaign and ongoing outreach to the public; and ``(6) establishing, standardizing, and maintaining data collection and reports on racial, ethnic, geographic, socioeconomic, and other health disparities to understand disparities in access to the program and among individuals who are seeking help.''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``$7,198,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''. SEC. 3. ENSURING CONNECTIONS AND ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME USERS. (a) Transmission of Connection.--A telecommunications carrier (as defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153))-- (1) shall transmit all calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a caller's local crisis center; and (2) if a local crisis center transfers such a call to a local emergency, mental health, or social services resource, shall transmit the call accordingly. (b) Pre-Paid Phone Plans.--Calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from phones with pre-paid plans shall not count toward used minutes and a telecommunications carrier (as defined in subsection (a)) shall not deduct minutes from a caller's pre-paid phone plan for such purposes. (c) Enforcement.--A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.). The Federal Communications Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 were incorporated into and made a part of this section. <all>

Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the capacity of the suicide prevention lifeline and mental health crisis centers.

Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 and otherwise revises the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program by expanding program activities and placing requirements on telecommunications carriers. The program provides free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress through either a nationwide three-digit or toll-free telephone number. Expanded activities include increasing the program's capacity to provide prevention and intervention services, carrying out public awareness and outreach about the program, and collecting data on disparities in accessing the program and among individuals seeking help. Furthermore, telecommunications carriers must transmit any calls made to the program to the caller's local crisis center. They must also transmit the call, if transferred by the local crisis center, to the applicable local emergency service, mental health resource, or similar support. The bill also prohibits telecommunications carriers from deducting minutes from a caller's pre-paid phone plan for calls made to the program.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the capacity of the suicide prevention lifeline and mental health crisis centers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act''. 2. EXPANDING CAPACITY OF THE SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS. Section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb- 36c) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``supporting and'' before ``coordinating''; and (ii) by inserting ``mental health'' before ``crisis intervention services''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following: ``(2) increasing the capacity of the program and crisis centers participating in the network to provide suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services to individuals seeking help;''; (D) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (E) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (F) by inserting after paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), the following: ``(5) improving awareness of the program for suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services, including by conducting an awareness campaign and ongoing outreach to the public; and ``(6) establishing, standardizing, and maintaining data collection and reports on racial, ethnic, geographic, socioeconomic, and other health disparities to understand disparities in access to the program and among individuals who are seeking help. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``$7,198,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''. SEC. 3. ENSURING CONNECTIONS AND ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME USERS. 153))-- (1) shall transmit all calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a caller's local crisis center; and (2) if a local crisis center transfers such a call to a local emergency, mental health, or social services resource, shall transmit the call accordingly. (b) Pre-Paid Phone Plans.--Calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from phones with pre-paid plans shall not count toward used minutes and a telecommunications carrier (as defined in subsection (a)) shall not deduct minutes from a caller's pre-paid phone plan for such purposes. (c) Enforcement.--A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.). The Federal Communications Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 were incorporated into and made a part of this section.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. EXPANDING CAPACITY OF THE SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS. 290bb- 36c) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``supporting and'' before ``coordinating''; and (ii) by inserting ``mental health'' before ``crisis intervention services''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following: ``(2) increasing the capacity of the program and crisis centers participating in the network to provide suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services to individuals seeking help;''; (D) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (E) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (F) by inserting after paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), the following: ``(5) improving awareness of the program for suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services, including by conducting an awareness campaign and ongoing outreach to the public; and ``(6) establishing, standardizing, and maintaining data collection and reports on racial, ethnic, geographic, socioeconomic, and other health disparities to understand disparities in access to the program and among individuals who are seeking help. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``$7,198,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''. SEC. 3. ENSURING CONNECTIONS AND ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME USERS. (b) Pre-Paid Phone Plans.--Calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from phones with pre-paid plans shall not count toward used minutes and a telecommunications carrier (as defined in subsection (a)) shall not deduct minutes from a caller's pre-paid phone plan for such purposes. (c) Enforcement.--A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.).

To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the capacity of the suicide prevention lifeline and mental health crisis centers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING CAPACITY OF THE SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS. Section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb- 36c) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``supporting and'' before ``coordinating''; and (ii) by inserting ``mental health'' before ``crisis intervention services''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following: ``(2) increasing the capacity of the program and crisis centers participating in the network to provide suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services to individuals seeking help;''; (D) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (E) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (F) by inserting after paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), the following: ``(5) improving awareness of the program for suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services, including by conducting an awareness campaign and ongoing outreach to the public; and ``(6) establishing, standardizing, and maintaining data collection and reports on racial, ethnic, geographic, socioeconomic, and other health disparities to understand disparities in access to the program and among individuals who are seeking help.''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``$7,198,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''. SEC. 3. ENSURING CONNECTIONS AND ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME USERS. (a) Transmission of Connection.--A telecommunications carrier (as defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153))-- (1) shall transmit all calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a caller's local crisis center; and (2) if a local crisis center transfers such a call to a local emergency, mental health, or social services resource, shall transmit the call accordingly. (b) Pre-Paid Phone Plans.--Calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from phones with pre-paid plans shall not count toward used minutes and a telecommunications carrier (as defined in subsection (a)) shall not deduct minutes from a caller's pre-paid phone plan for such purposes. (c) Enforcement.--A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.). The Federal Communications Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 were incorporated into and made a part of this section. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand the capacity of the suicide prevention lifeline and mental health crisis centers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. EXPANDING CAPACITY OF THE SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE AND MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS CENTERS. Section 520E-3 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb- 36c) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by inserting ``supporting and'' before ``coordinating''; and (ii) by inserting ``mental health'' before ``crisis intervention services''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (1), the following: ``(2) increasing the capacity of the program and crisis centers participating in the network to provide suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services to individuals seeking help;''; (D) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (E) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (F) by inserting after paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), the following: ``(5) improving awareness of the program for suicide prevention and mental health crisis intervention services, including by conducting an awareness campaign and ongoing outreach to the public; and ``(6) establishing, standardizing, and maintaining data collection and reports on racial, ethnic, geographic, socioeconomic, and other health disparities to understand disparities in access to the program and among individuals who are seeking help.''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``$7,198,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022'' and inserting ``$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026''. SEC. 3. ENSURING CONNECTIONS AND ACCESS FOR LOW-INCOME USERS. (a) Transmission of Connection.--A telecommunications carrier (as defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153))-- (1) shall transmit all calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to a caller's local crisis center; and (2) if a local crisis center transfers such a call to a local emergency, mental health, or social services resource, shall transmit the call accordingly. (b) Pre-Paid Phone Plans.--Calls to 988 and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from phones with pre-paid plans shall not count toward used minutes and a telecommunications carrier (as defined in subsection (a)) shall not deduct minutes from a caller's pre-paid phone plan for such purposes. (c) Enforcement.--A violation of this section shall be treated as a violation of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.). The Federal Communications Commission shall enforce this section in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 were incorporated into and made a part of this section. <all>

S.4442

Housing and Community Development

Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022 This bill requires each unit of federally assisted housing to contain hardwired or tamper-resistant battery-powered smoke alarms. The bill also requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to complete a national campaign to educate the general public about health and safety requirements and how to properly use safety features in housing.

To require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. SMOKE ALARMS IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING. (a) Public Housing, Tenant-Based Assistance, and Project-Based Assistance.--The United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3(a) (42 U.S.C. 1437a(a)), by adding at the end the following: ``(9) Qualifying smoke alarms.-- ``(A) In general.--Each public housing agency shall ensure that a qualifying smoke alarm is installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in any dwelling unit in public housing owned or operated by the public housing agency, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. ``(B) Definitions.--For purposes of this paragraph, the following definitions shall apply: ``(i) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). ``(ii) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(I) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(aa) hardwired; or ``(bb) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(AA) is sealed; ``(BB) is tamper resistant; ``(CC) contains silencing means; and ``(DD) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(II) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired.''; and (2) in section 8 (42 U.S.C. 1437f)-- (A) by inserting after subsection (k) the following: ``(l) Qualifying Smoke Alarms.-- ``(1) In general.--Each owner of a dwelling unit receiving project-based assistance under this section shall ensure that qualifying smoke alarms are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: ``(A) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). ``(B) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(i) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(I) hardwired; or ``(II) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(aa) is sealed; ``(bb) is tamper resistant; ``(cc) contains silencing means; and ``(dd) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(ii) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired.''; and (B) in subsection (o), by adding at the end the following: ``(22) Qualifying smoke alarms.-- ``(A) In general.--Each dwelling unit receiving tenant-based assistance or project-based assistance under this subsection shall have a qualifying smoke alarm installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. ``(B) Definitions.--For purposes of this paragraph, the following definitions shall apply: ``(i) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). ``(ii) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(I) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(aa) hardwired; or ``(bb) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(AA) is sealed; ``(BB) is tamper resistant; ``(CC) contains silencing means; and ``(DD) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(II) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired.''. (b) Supportive Housing for the Elderly.--Section 202(j) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q(j)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(10) Qualifying smoke alarms.-- ``(A) In general.--Each owner of a dwelling unit assisted under this section shall ensure that qualifying smoke alarms are installed in accordance with the requirements of applicable codes and standards and the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. ``(B) Definitions.--For purposes of this paragraph, the following definitions shall apply: ``(i) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). ``(ii) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(I) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(aa) hardwired; or ``(bb) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(AA) is sealed; ``(BB) is tamper resistant; ``(CC) contains silencing means; and ``(DD) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(II) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired.''. (c) Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities.--Section 811(j) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013(j)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Qualifying smoke alarms.-- ``(A) In general.--Each dwelling unit assisted under this section shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. ``(B) Definitions.--For purposes of this paragraph, the following definitions shall apply: ``(i) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). ``(ii) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(I) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(aa) hardwired; or ``(bb) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(AA) is sealed; ``(BB) is tamper resistant; ``(CC) contains silencing means; and ``(DD) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(II) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired.''. (d) Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS.--Section 856 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12905) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(j) Qualifying Smoke Alarms.-- ``(1) In general.--Each dwelling unit assisted under this subtitle shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: ``(A) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). ``(B) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(i) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this subsection and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this subsection is-- ``(I) hardwired; or ``(II) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(aa) is sealed; ``(bb) is tamper resistant; ``(cc) contains silencing means; and ``(dd) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(ii) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this subsection, is hardwired.''. (e) Rural Housing.--Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 514 (42 U.S.C. 1484), by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Qualifying Smoke Alarms.-- ``(1) In general.--Housing and related facilities constructed with loans under this section shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: ``(A) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). ``(B) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(i) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this subsection and not substantially rehabilitated after the date enactment of this subsection is-- ``(I) hardwired; or ``(II) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(aa) is sealed; ``(bb) is tamper resistant; ``(cc) contains silencing means; and ``(dd) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(ii) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this subsection, is hardwired.''; and (2) in section 515(m) (42 U.S.C. 1485(m)) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Qualifying Smoke Alarms.-- ``(A) In general.--Housing and related facilities rehabilitated or repaired with amounts received under a loan made or insured under this section shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. ``(B) Definitions.--For purposes of this paragraph, the following definitions shall apply: ``(i) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). ``(ii) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(I) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(aa) hardwired; or ``(bb) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(AA) is sealed; ``(BB) is tamper resistant; ``(CC) contains silencing means; and ``(DD) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(II) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired.''. (f) Farm Labor Housing Direct Loans & Grants.--Section 516 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1486) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) that such housing shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit.''; and (2) in subsection (g)-- (A) in paragraph (3) by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) the term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)); and ``(5) the term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(A) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(i) hardwired; or ``(ii) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(I) is sealed; ``(II) is tamper resistant; ``(III) contains silencing means; and ``(IV) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(B) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired.''. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (h) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) through (f) shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (i) No Preemption.--Nothing in the amendments made by this section shall be construed to preempt or limit the applicability of any State or local law relating to the installation and maintenance of smoke alarms in housing that requires standards that are more stringent than the standards described in the amendments made by this section. SEC. 3. FIRE SAFETY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, complete a national educational campaign that educates the general public about health and safety requirements in housing and how to properly use safety features in housing, including self-closing doors, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out this section, $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023. <all>

Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022

A bill to require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing, and for other purposes.

Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr.

D

PA

This bill requires each unit of federally assisted housing to contain hardwired or tamper-resistant battery-powered smoke alarms. The bill also requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to complete a national campaign to educate the general public about health and safety requirements and how to properly use safety features in housing.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SMOKE ALARMS IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING. (a) Public Housing, Tenant-Based Assistance, and Project-Based Assistance.--The United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) ''; and (2) in section 8 (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(i) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(I) hardwired; or ``(II) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(aa) is sealed; ``(bb) is tamper resistant; ``(cc) contains silencing means; and ``(dd) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(ii) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired. (c) Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities.--Section 811(j) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: ``(A) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). (f) Farm Labor Housing Direct Loans & Grants.--Section 516 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1486) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) that such housing shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. SEC. FIRE SAFETY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, complete a national educational campaign that educates the general public about health and safety requirements in housing and how to properly use safety features in housing, including self-closing doors, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors.

SHORT TITLE. SMOKE ALARMS IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING. (a) Public Housing, Tenant-Based Assistance, and Project-Based Assistance.--The United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) ''; and (2) in section 8 (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(i) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(I) hardwired; or ``(II) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(aa) is sealed; ``(bb) is tamper resistant; ``(cc) contains silencing means; and ``(dd) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(ii) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: ``(A) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). 1486) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) that such housing shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. SEC. FIRE SAFETY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.

To require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022''. SMOKE ALARMS IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING. (a) Public Housing, Tenant-Based Assistance, and Project-Based Assistance.--The United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) ''; and (2) in section 8 (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(i) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(I) hardwired; or ``(II) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(aa) is sealed; ``(bb) is tamper resistant; ``(cc) contains silencing means; and ``(dd) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(ii) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired. (b) Supportive Housing for the Elderly.--Section 202(j) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. (c) Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities.--Section 811(j) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. (d) Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS.--Section 856 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. (e) Rural Housing.--Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.) ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: ``(A) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. 2225(d)). (f) Farm Labor Housing Direct Loans & Grants.--Section 516 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1486) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) that such housing shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (h) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) through (f) shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (i) No Preemption.--Nothing in the amendments made by this section shall be construed to preempt or limit the applicability of any State or local law relating to the installation and maintenance of smoke alarms in housing that requires standards that are more stringent than the standards described in the amendments made by this section. SEC. FIRE SAFETY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, complete a national educational campaign that educates the general public about health and safety requirements in housing and how to properly use safety features in housing, including self-closing doors, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out this section, $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.

To require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022''. SMOKE ALARMS IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED HOUSING. (a) Public Housing, Tenant-Based Assistance, and Project-Based Assistance.--The United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) 1437a(a)), by adding at the end the following: ``(9) Qualifying smoke alarms.-- ``(A) In general.--Each public housing agency shall ensure that a qualifying smoke alarm is installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in any dwelling unit in public housing owned or operated by the public housing agency, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. ''; and (2) in section 8 (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Qualifying smoke alarm defined.--The term `qualifying smoke alarm' means a smoke alarm that-- ``(i) in the case of a dwelling unit built before the date of enactment of this paragraph and not substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph is-- ``(I) hardwired; or ``(II) uses 10-year nonrechargeable, nonreplaceable primary batteries and-- ``(aa) is sealed; ``(bb) is tamper resistant; ``(cc) contains silencing means; and ``(dd) provides notification for persons with hearing loss as required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard; or ``(ii) in the case of a dwelling unit built or substantially rehabilitated after the date of enactment of this paragraph, is hardwired. (b) Supportive Housing for the Elderly.--Section 202(j) of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. (c) Supportive Housing for Persons With Disabilities.--Section 811(j) of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. (d) Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS.--Section 856 of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. (e) Rural Housing.--Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 514 (42 U.S.C. ``(2) Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: ``(A) Smoke alarm defined.--The term `smoke alarm' has the meaning given the term `smoke detector' in section 29(d) of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (15 U.S.C. ''; and (2) in section 515(m) (42 U.S.C. 1485(m)) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Qualifying Smoke Alarms.-- ``(A) In general.--Housing and related facilities rehabilitated or repaired with amounts received under a loan made or insured under this section shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. 2225(d)). (f) Farm Labor Housing Direct Loans & Grants.--Section 516 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1486) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) that such housing shall contain qualifying smoke alarms that are installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards published by the International Code Council or the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72, or any successor standard, in each level and in or near each sleeping area in such dwelling unit, including in basements but excepting crawl spaces and unfinished attics, and in each common area in a project containing such a dwelling unit. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by this section such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. (h) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) through (f) shall take effect on the date that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (i) No Preemption.--Nothing in the amendments made by this section shall be construed to preempt or limit the applicability of any State or local law relating to the installation and maintenance of smoke alarms in housing that requires standards that are more stringent than the standards described in the amendments made by this section. SEC. FIRE SAFETY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, complete a national educational campaign that educates the general public about health and safety requirements in housing and how to properly use safety features in housing, including self-closing doors, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out this section, $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2023.

H.R.3699

Agriculture and Food

Toxic Free Food Act of 2021 This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise its regulations relating to food additives that may be considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS). (A substance deemed GRAS is not subject to the premarket review requirements for food additives. A manufacturer may notify the FDA that it has determined that a substance is GRAS.) The revised regulations must prohibit a manufacturer from marketing a substance as GRAS (or manufacturing or selling a food containing that substance) unless the manufacturer has notified the FDA that it has determined that the substance is GRAS and submitted certain information supporting this position, including information about the substance's cumulative effects. The FDA must maintain a public website with each GRAS submission and supporting information. There must be a period of at least 90 days for the FDA and the public to review and object to such submissions. Furthermore, under the revised regulations, newly synthesized or novel chemicals and carcinogenic substances may not be deemed GRAS. The FDA may not rely on experts with conflicts of interest when making a GRAS determination. The FDA must also (1) incorporate in its rules certain best practices for convening a GRAS panel, (2) create a process to systematically reassess any substances previously determined to be GRAS, and (3) reestablish the Food Advisory Committee to assist with establishing standards and procedures for reassessing substances.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to update and clarify its rule on substances generally recognized as safe, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Free Food Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DIRECTED RULEMAKING REGARDING SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE. (a) Directed Rulemaking.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (A) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, publish a proposed revision to the final rule titled ``Substances Generally Recognized as Safe'', published by the Food and Drug Administration on August 17, 2016 (81 Federal Register 54960 et seq.); and (B) not later than 90 days after the close of the period for public comment on the revision proposed pursuant to subparagraph (A), publish a final revision to such final rule. (2) Contents.--The revision required by paragraph (1) shall include each of the following: (A) The revision shall prohibit a manufacturer from marketing a substance as GRAS, or manufacturing or selling food that contains a substance the manufacturer has determined to be GRAS, unless-- (i) the Secretary has received notice that the manufacturer has determined such substance to be GRAS; and (ii) the manufacturer has provided the Secretary with supporting information sufficient to understand the basis of the determination, including, as required by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)-- (I) the cumulative effects of the substance, as required under section 409 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 348); (II) an adequately protective use of safety factors; and (III) application of a margin of safety to take into account the impacts of exposures during critical windows of development and on vulnerable populations. (B) The revision shall require the Secretary-- (i) to make each determination that is submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i), and the supporting information submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii), publicly available on the website of the Food and Drug Administration; and (ii) provide a period of at least 90 days for the Secretary and the public to review each such determination and object, if appropriate, in order to ensure that the substance involved is safe taking into account the factors in listed in section 409(c)(5) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 348(c)(5)). (C) The revision shall clarify that newly synthesized or novel chemical substances cannot be GRAS. (D) The revision shall clarify that carcinogenic substances cannot be GRAS. (E) The revision shall-- (i) prohibit the Secretary from relying on the determination of experts with conflicts of interest when determining a substance to be GRAS; and (ii) incorporate the recommendations in the draft guidance titled ``Best Practices for Convening a GRAS Panel'', issued by the Food and Drug Administration in November, 2017, and measures to strengthen the recommendations in such guidance. (F) The revision shall create a process that requires the Secretary to systematically reassess any substance that was determined to be GRAS if such determination did not meet the revised standards for such a determination. (b) Food Advisory Committee.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) reestablish the Food Advisory Committee to work with the Secretary on the reassessment standards, process, and methods necessary to complete the work described in subsection (a)(2)(F); and (2) provide such Committee with such staffing and resources as are necessary to complete such work. (c) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``GRAS'' means, with respect to a substance, generally recognized, among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate its safety, as having been adequately shown through scientific procedures (or, in the case of a substance used in food prior to January 1, 1958, through either scientific procedures or experience based on common use in food) to be safe under the conditions of its intended use, as described in section 201(s) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (2) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. <all>

Toxic Free Food Act of 2021

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to update and clarify its rule on substances generally recognized as safe, and for other purposes.

Toxic Free Food Act of 2021

Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L.

D

CT

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise its regulations relating to food additives that may be considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS). (A substance deemed GRAS is not subject to the premarket review requirements for food additives. A manufacturer may notify the FDA that it has determined that a substance is GRAS.) The revised regulations must prohibit a manufacturer from marketing a substance as GRAS (or manufacturing or selling a food containing that substance) unless the manufacturer has notified the FDA that it has determined that the substance is GRAS and submitted certain information supporting this position, including information about the substance's cumulative effects. The FDA must maintain a public website with each GRAS submission and supporting information. There must be a period of at least 90 days for the FDA and the public to review and object to such submissions. Furthermore, under the revised regulations, newly synthesized or novel chemicals and carcinogenic substances may not be deemed GRAS. The FDA may not rely on experts with conflicts of interest when making a GRAS determination. The FDA must also (1) incorporate in its rules certain best practices for convening a GRAS panel, (2) create a process to systematically reassess any substances previously determined to be GRAS, and (3) reestablish the Food Advisory Committee to assist with establishing standards and procedures for reassessing substances.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Free Food Act of 2021''. SEC. DIRECTED RULEMAKING REGARDING SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE. ); and (B) not later than 90 days after the close of the period for public comment on the revision proposed pursuant to subparagraph (A), publish a final revision to such final rule. (2) Contents.--The revision required by paragraph (1) shall include each of the following: (A) The revision shall prohibit a manufacturer from marketing a substance as GRAS, or manufacturing or selling food that contains a substance the manufacturer has determined to be GRAS, unless-- (i) the Secretary has received notice that the manufacturer has determined such substance to be GRAS; and (ii) the manufacturer has provided the Secretary with supporting information sufficient to understand the basis of the determination, including, as required by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) -- (I) the cumulative effects of the substance, as required under section 409 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 348); (II) an adequately protective use of safety factors; and (III) application of a margin of safety to take into account the impacts of exposures during critical windows of development and on vulnerable populations. 348(c)(5)). (D) The revision shall clarify that carcinogenic substances cannot be GRAS. (E) The revision shall-- (i) prohibit the Secretary from relying on the determination of experts with conflicts of interest when determining a substance to be GRAS; and (ii) incorporate the recommendations in the draft guidance titled ``Best Practices for Convening a GRAS Panel'', issued by the Food and Drug Administration in November, 2017, and measures to strengthen the recommendations in such guidance. (F) The revision shall create a process that requires the Secretary to systematically reassess any substance that was determined to be GRAS if such determination did not meet the revised standards for such a determination. (b) Food Advisory Committee.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) reestablish the Food Advisory Committee to work with the Secretary on the reassessment standards, process, and methods necessary to complete the work described in subsection (a)(2)(F); and (2) provide such Committee with such staffing and resources as are necessary to complete such work. 321). (2) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Free Food Act of 2021''. SEC. DIRECTED RULEMAKING REGARDING SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE. ); and (B) not later than 90 days after the close of the period for public comment on the revision proposed pursuant to subparagraph (A), publish a final revision to such final rule. 301 et seq.) -- (I) the cumulative effects of the substance, as required under section 409 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 348); (II) an adequately protective use of safety factors; and (III) application of a margin of safety to take into account the impacts of exposures during critical windows of development and on vulnerable populations. 348(c)(5)). (D) The revision shall clarify that carcinogenic substances cannot be GRAS. (E) The revision shall-- (i) prohibit the Secretary from relying on the determination of experts with conflicts of interest when determining a substance to be GRAS; and (ii) incorporate the recommendations in the draft guidance titled ``Best Practices for Convening a GRAS Panel'', issued by the Food and Drug Administration in November, 2017, and measures to strengthen the recommendations in such guidance. (F) The revision shall create a process that requires the Secretary to systematically reassess any substance that was determined to be GRAS if such determination did not meet the revised standards for such a determination. (b) Food Advisory Committee.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) reestablish the Food Advisory Committee to work with the Secretary on the reassessment standards, process, and methods necessary to complete the work described in subsection (a)(2)(F); and (2) provide such Committee with such staffing and resources as are necessary to complete such work. 321). (2) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to update and clarify its rule on substances generally recognized as safe, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Free Food Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DIRECTED RULEMAKING REGARDING SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE. (a) Directed Rulemaking.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (A) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, publish a proposed revision to the final rule titled ``Substances Generally Recognized as Safe'', published by the Food and Drug Administration on August 17, 2016 (81 Federal Register 54960 et seq.); and (B) not later than 90 days after the close of the period for public comment on the revision proposed pursuant to subparagraph (A), publish a final revision to such final rule. (2) Contents.--The revision required by paragraph (1) shall include each of the following: (A) The revision shall prohibit a manufacturer from marketing a substance as GRAS, or manufacturing or selling food that contains a substance the manufacturer has determined to be GRAS, unless-- (i) the Secretary has received notice that the manufacturer has determined such substance to be GRAS; and (ii) the manufacturer has provided the Secretary with supporting information sufficient to understand the basis of the determination, including, as required by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)-- (I) the cumulative effects of the substance, as required under section 409 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 348); (II) an adequately protective use of safety factors; and (III) application of a margin of safety to take into account the impacts of exposures during critical windows of development and on vulnerable populations. (B) The revision shall require the Secretary-- (i) to make each determination that is submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i), and the supporting information submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii), publicly available on the website of the Food and Drug Administration; and (ii) provide a period of at least 90 days for the Secretary and the public to review each such determination and object, if appropriate, in order to ensure that the substance involved is safe taking into account the factors in listed in section 409(c)(5) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 348(c)(5)). (C) The revision shall clarify that newly synthesized or novel chemical substances cannot be GRAS. (D) The revision shall clarify that carcinogenic substances cannot be GRAS. (E) The revision shall-- (i) prohibit the Secretary from relying on the determination of experts with conflicts of interest when determining a substance to be GRAS; and (ii) incorporate the recommendations in the draft guidance titled ``Best Practices for Convening a GRAS Panel'', issued by the Food and Drug Administration in November, 2017, and measures to strengthen the recommendations in such guidance. (F) The revision shall create a process that requires the Secretary to systematically reassess any substance that was determined to be GRAS if such determination did not meet the revised standards for such a determination. (b) Food Advisory Committee.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) reestablish the Food Advisory Committee to work with the Secretary on the reassessment standards, process, and methods necessary to complete the work described in subsection (a)(2)(F); and (2) provide such Committee with such staffing and resources as are necessary to complete such work. (c) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``GRAS'' means, with respect to a substance, generally recognized, among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate its safety, as having been adequately shown through scientific procedures (or, in the case of a substance used in food prior to January 1, 1958, through either scientific procedures or experience based on common use in food) to be safe under the conditions of its intended use, as described in section 201(s) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (2) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to update and clarify its rule on substances generally recognized as safe, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Toxic Free Food Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DIRECTED RULEMAKING REGARDING SUBSTANCES GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE. (a) Directed Rulemaking.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (A) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, publish a proposed revision to the final rule titled ``Substances Generally Recognized as Safe'', published by the Food and Drug Administration on August 17, 2016 (81 Federal Register 54960 et seq.); and (B) not later than 90 days after the close of the period for public comment on the revision proposed pursuant to subparagraph (A), publish a final revision to such final rule. (2) Contents.--The revision required by paragraph (1) shall include each of the following: (A) The revision shall prohibit a manufacturer from marketing a substance as GRAS, or manufacturing or selling food that contains a substance the manufacturer has determined to be GRAS, unless-- (i) the Secretary has received notice that the manufacturer has determined such substance to be GRAS; and (ii) the manufacturer has provided the Secretary with supporting information sufficient to understand the basis of the determination, including, as required by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)-- (I) the cumulative effects of the substance, as required under section 409 of such Act (21 U.S.C. 348); (II) an adequately protective use of safety factors; and (III) application of a margin of safety to take into account the impacts of exposures during critical windows of development and on vulnerable populations. (B) The revision shall require the Secretary-- (i) to make each determination that is submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i), and the supporting information submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii), publicly available on the website of the Food and Drug Administration; and (ii) provide a period of at least 90 days for the Secretary and the public to review each such determination and object, if appropriate, in order to ensure that the substance involved is safe taking into account the factors in listed in section 409(c)(5) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 348(c)(5)). (C) The revision shall clarify that newly synthesized or novel chemical substances cannot be GRAS. (D) The revision shall clarify that carcinogenic substances cannot be GRAS. (E) The revision shall-- (i) prohibit the Secretary from relying on the determination of experts with conflicts of interest when determining a substance to be GRAS; and (ii) incorporate the recommendations in the draft guidance titled ``Best Practices for Convening a GRAS Panel'', issued by the Food and Drug Administration in November, 2017, and measures to strengthen the recommendations in such guidance. (F) The revision shall create a process that requires the Secretary to systematically reassess any substance that was determined to be GRAS if such determination did not meet the revised standards for such a determination. (b) Food Advisory Committee.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall-- (1) reestablish the Food Advisory Committee to work with the Secretary on the reassessment standards, process, and methods necessary to complete the work described in subsection (a)(2)(F); and (2) provide such Committee with such staffing and resources as are necessary to complete such work. (c) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``GRAS'' means, with respect to a substance, generally recognized, among experts qualified by scientific training and experience to evaluate its safety, as having been adequately shown through scientific procedures (or, in the case of a substance used in food prior to January 1, 1958, through either scientific procedures or experience based on common use in food) to be safe under the conditions of its intended use, as described in section 201(s) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321). (2) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. <all>

H.R.5864

Education

This bill prohibits withholding federal education funds from an otherwise eligible recipient (e.g., educational agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education) because the recipient does not require students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON WITHHOLDING FEDERAL EDUCATION ON THE BASIS OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal education funds may be withheld from an otherwise eligible recipient because such recipient does not require students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``eligible reciepient'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a State educational agency; (C) a local educational agency; (D) an elementary school or secondary school; (E) an institution of higher education; or (F) any other individual or entity that is eligible to receive Federal education funds. (2) The term ``Federal education funds'' means any funds made available-- (A) under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.); (B) under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.); or (C) for purposes relating to education under any other provision of Federal law. (3) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) The terms ``elementary school'', ``local educational agency'', ``secondary school'', ``State'', and ``State educational agency'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). <all>

To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes.

To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes.

Rep. Gooden, Lance

R

TX

This bill prohibits withholding federal education funds from an otherwise eligible recipient (e.g., educational agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education) because the recipient does not require students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON WITHHOLDING FEDERAL EDUCATION ON THE BASIS OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal education funds may be withheld from an otherwise eligible recipient because such recipient does not require students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``eligible reciepient'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a State educational agency; (C) a local educational agency; (D) an elementary school or secondary school; (E) an institution of higher education; or (F) any other individual or entity that is eligible to receive Federal education funds. (2) The term ``Federal education funds'' means any funds made available-- (A) under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.); (B) under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.); or (C) for purposes relating to education under any other provision of Federal law. (3) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) The terms ``elementary school'', ``local educational agency'', ``secondary school'', ``State'', and ``State educational agency'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). <all>

To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON WITHHOLDING FEDERAL EDUCATION ON THE BASIS OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal education funds may be withheld from an otherwise eligible recipient because such recipient does not require students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``eligible reciepient'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a State educational agency; (C) a local educational agency; (D) an elementary school or secondary school; (E) an institution of higher education; or (F) any other individual or entity that is eligible to receive Federal education funds. (2) The term ``Federal education funds'' means any funds made available-- (A) under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.); (B) under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.); or (C) for purposes relating to education under any other provision of Federal law. (3) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) The terms ``elementary school'', ``local educational agency'', ``secondary school'', ``State'', and ``State educational agency'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). <all>

To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON WITHHOLDING FEDERAL EDUCATION ON THE BASIS OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal education funds may be withheld from an otherwise eligible recipient because such recipient does not require students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``eligible reciepient'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a State educational agency; (C) a local educational agency; (D) an elementary school or secondary school; (E) an institution of higher education; or (F) any other individual or entity that is eligible to receive Federal education funds. (2) The term ``Federal education funds'' means any funds made available-- (A) under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.); (B) under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.); or (C) for purposes relating to education under any other provision of Federal law. (3) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) The terms ``elementary school'', ``local educational agency'', ``secondary school'', ``State'', and ``State educational agency'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). <all>

To prohibit the withholding of Federal education funds on the basis of vaccination requirements, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITION ON WITHHOLDING FEDERAL EDUCATION ON THE BASIS OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS. (a) Prohibition.--No Federal education funds may be withheld from an otherwise eligible recipient because such recipient does not require students or employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``eligible reciepient'' means-- (A) a State; (B) a State educational agency; (C) a local educational agency; (D) an elementary school or secondary school; (E) an institution of higher education; or (F) any other individual or entity that is eligible to receive Federal education funds. (2) The term ``Federal education funds'' means any funds made available-- (A) under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.); (B) under the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.); or (C) for purposes relating to education under any other provision of Federal law. (3) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002). (4) The terms ``elementary school'', ``local educational agency'', ``secondary school'', ``State'', and ``State educational agency'' have the meanings given those terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). <all>

H.R.4236

Social Welfare

Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act or the HOPE Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, when awarding grants to train low-income individuals to work in certain health care occupations, to make certain efforts to ensure the geographic diversity of grant recipients.

To guarantee that grants are made under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act to grantees in each State that is not a territory, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act'' or the ``HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. GUARANTEE OF GRANTEES IN EACH STATE AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Guarantee of Grantees in Each State and the District of Columbia.-- ``(1) In general.--For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award a grant under this section to at least 2 eligible entities in each State that is not a territory, to the extent there are a sufficient number of applications submitted by the entities that meet the requirements applicable with the grant. If, for a fiscal year, there are fewer than 2 such eligible entities in such a State, the Secretary shall include that information in the report required by paragraph (2) that covers the fiscal year. ``(2) Reports to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on, with respect to the period since the period covered in the most recent prior report submitted under this paragraph-- ``(A) the number of applications submitted under each subsection of this section; ``(B) the number of the applications that were approved; and ``(C) a description of how grants were made in any case described in the last sentence of paragraph (1).''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

HOPE Act

To guarantee that grants are made under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act to grantees in each State that is not a territory, and for other purposes.

HOPE Act Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act

Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr.

D

NJ

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, when awarding grants to train low-income individuals to work in certain health care occupations, to make certain efforts to ensure the geographic diversity of grant recipients.

To guarantee that grants are made under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act to grantees in each State that is not a territory, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act'' or the ``HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. GUARANTEE OF GRANTEES IN EACH STATE AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Guarantee of Grantees in Each State and the District of Columbia.-- ``(1) In general.--For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award a grant under this section to at least 2 eligible entities in each State that is not a territory, to the extent there are a sufficient number of applications submitted by the entities that meet the requirements applicable with the grant. If, for a fiscal year, there are fewer than 2 such eligible entities in such a State, the Secretary shall include that information in the report required by paragraph (2) that covers the fiscal year. ``(2) Reports to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on, with respect to the period since the period covered in the most recent prior report submitted under this paragraph-- ``(A) the number of applications submitted under each subsection of this section; ``(B) the number of the applications that were approved; and ``(C) a description of how grants were made in any case described in the last sentence of paragraph (1).''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

To guarantee that grants are made under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act to grantees in each State that is not a territory, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act'' or the ``HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. GUARANTEE OF GRANTEES IN EACH STATE AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Guarantee of Grantees in Each State and the District of Columbia.-- ``(1) In general.--For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award a grant under this section to at least 2 eligible entities in each State that is not a territory, to the extent there are a sufficient number of applications submitted by the entities that meet the requirements applicable with the grant. If, for a fiscal year, there are fewer than 2 such eligible entities in such a State, the Secretary shall include that information in the report required by paragraph (2) that covers the fiscal year. ``(2) Reports to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on, with respect to the period since the period covered in the most recent prior report submitted under this paragraph-- ``(A) the number of applications submitted under each subsection of this section; ``(B) the number of the applications that were approved; and ``(C) a description of how grants were made in any case described in the last sentence of paragraph (1).''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

To guarantee that grants are made under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act to grantees in each State that is not a territory, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act'' or the ``HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. GUARANTEE OF GRANTEES IN EACH STATE AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Guarantee of Grantees in Each State and the District of Columbia.-- ``(1) In general.--For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award a grant under this section to at least 2 eligible entities in each State that is not a territory, to the extent there are a sufficient number of applications submitted by the entities that meet the requirements applicable with the grant. If, for a fiscal year, there are fewer than 2 such eligible entities in such a State, the Secretary shall include that information in the report required by paragraph (2) that covers the fiscal year. ``(2) Reports to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on, with respect to the period since the period covered in the most recent prior report submitted under this paragraph-- ``(A) the number of applications submitted under each subsection of this section; ``(B) the number of the applications that were approved; and ``(C) a description of how grants were made in any case described in the last sentence of paragraph (1).''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

To guarantee that grants are made under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act to grantees in each State that is not a territory, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Opportunities to Promote Equity Act'' or the ``HOPE Act''. SEC. 2. GUARANTEE OF GRANTEES IN EACH STATE AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. Section 2008 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g) is amended by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively, and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Guarantee of Grantees in Each State and the District of Columbia.-- ``(1) In general.--For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall award a grant under this section to at least 2 eligible entities in each State that is not a territory, to the extent there are a sufficient number of applications submitted by the entities that meet the requirements applicable with the grant. If, for a fiscal year, there are fewer than 2 such eligible entities in such a State, the Secretary shall include that information in the report required by paragraph (2) that covers the fiscal year. ``(2) Reports to the congress.--During each Congress, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report on, with respect to the period since the period covered in the most recent prior report submitted under this paragraph-- ``(A) the number of applications submitted under each subsection of this section; ``(B) the number of the applications that were approved; and ``(C) a description of how grants were made in any case described in the last sentence of paragraph (1).''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

S.4118

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Neighborhood Tree Act of 2022 This bill provides for additional assistance to states, Indian tribes, units of local government, approved organizations, and local community tree volunteer groups to plant and maintain trees. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall establish a Neighborhood Tree Fund from which to provide assistance to such entities to increase and improve the overall health of the tree canopies in their communities. In providing the assistance, USDA must give priority to those entities with proposed projects that include and prioritize tree planting and tree maintenance in underserved communities and neighborhoods, including those that are low-income or have a lower tree canopy. The bill modifies the composition of the membership of the Forestry Advisory Council by (1) increasing the number of council members to 16, and (2) including as a member of the council one individual who is the resident of a low-income community.

To amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to provide States and communities with additional assistance to plant and maintain trees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Neighborhood Tree Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the presence of a healthy and well-maintained urban forest can-- (A) support-- (i) the physical and mental health of community residents; (ii) the regulation of air quality; (iii) the mitigation of the urban heat island effect; (iv) the reduction of energy demand; and (v) stormwater management; and (B) provide other benefits; (2) according to research of the Forest Service, the estimated value of benefits described in paragraph (1) exceeds $18,000,000,000; (3) the maintenance and management of an urban forest offers additional opportunities relating to workforce development, job creation, and enhancement of property values; (4) urban forest canopy cover is inequitably distributed among racial groups and income levels, exacerbating disparities in exposure, for example, to the urban heat island effect and in related health risks or financial burdens relating to cooling; (5) the effects of historical discriminatory policies, such as redlining, continue to have effects on urban environments; (6) a recent analysis shows that-- (A) urbanized neighborhoods with mostly people of color have 33 percent less tree canopy on average than majority white neighborhoods; and (B) low-income neighborhoods have 41 percent less tree cover than neighborhoods with low rates of poverty; (7) additional analyses of cities in the United States found that-- (A) communities primarily inhabited by United States-born, white populations contain more than twice the urban forest canopy cover of communities primarily inhabited by racial and ethnic minorities; and (B) there were elevated land temperatures in formerly redlined areas compared to their nonredlined counterparts, by an average 2.6 degrees Celsius and up to 7 degrees Celsius; and (8) to reduce disparities in the enjoyment of the social, environmental, and economic benefits of healthy and well- maintained urban forests and manage risks relating to heat exposure and other urban stressors, the Federal Government should accelerate actions to enhance the health and resilience of urban forests, with investment in priority communities. SEC. 3. NEIGHBORHOOD TREE FUND. Section 9 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2105) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Neighborhood Tree Fund.-- ``(1) In general.--Consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall establish the Neighborhood Tree Fund (referred to in this subsection as the `Fund'). ``(2) Assistance.--The Secretary shall use amounts from the Fund to provide assistance to eligible entities described in paragraph (3) to increase and improve the overall health of the tree canopy in a community. ``(3) Eligibility.--An entity that is eligible to receive assistance under paragraph (2) is-- ``(A) a State; ``(B) an Indian Tribe; and ``(C) a local unit of government, approved organization, or local community tree volunteer group described in subsection (b)(4). ``(4) Requirements.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall establish requirements for the receipt of assistance under paragraph (2), including requirements with respect to-- ``(A) engagement with communities and stakeholders; ``(B) the conduct of a tree canopy assessment; ``(C) the use of climate change science in the design of a project using the assistance; ``(D) the conduct of site preparation and tree species selection; and ``(E) the conduct of monitoring and maintenance to ensure the successful establishment of the tree canopy. ``(5) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to the provision of assistance under paragraph (2) to eligible entities that propose projects that-- ``(A) include and prioritize tree planting and tree maintenance in-- ``(i) a census tract with a poverty rate of not less than 20 percent, as measured by the 5- year data series available from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census for the period of 2014 through 2018, including such a census tract that includes an area that was designated as `hazardous' or `definitely declining' in maps drawn by the Home Owners' Loan Corporation; or ``(ii) a community or neighborhood with lower tree canopy and higher maximum daytime summer temperatures compared to surrounding communities or neighborhoods, as determined by the Secretary, based on publicly available information; or ``(B) optimize outcomes for climate mitigation and resilience for the purpose of public health, as determined by the Secretary. ``(6) Limitations on use of amounts for community tree assessments.--Not more than 10 percent of the amount made available under paragraph (7) for a fiscal year may be used for the development of community tree assessments. ``(7) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for deposit into the Fund, for use by the Secretary to carry out this subsection, not less than-- ``(A) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(B) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(C) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; ``(D) $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; and ``(E) $700,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL COMPOSITION. Section 9(g)(2)(A) of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2105(g)(2)(A)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``15'' and inserting ``16''; (2) in each of clauses (i) through (viii), by striking the comma at the end and inserting a period; (3) in clause (ix), by striking ``, and'' at the end and inserting a period; and (4) by striking clause (x) and inserting the following: ``(x) 3 members who are not officers or employees of any governmental body and who have expertise and have been active in urban and community forestry, of whom-- ``(I) 1 is a resident of a community with a population of less than 50,000 as of the most recent census; and ``(II) 1 is a resident of a low- income community, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

Neighborhood Tree Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to provide States and communities with additional assistance to plant and maintain trees, and for other purposes.

Neighborhood Tree Act of 2022

Sen. Brown, Sherrod

D

OH

This bill provides for additional assistance to states, Indian tribes, units of local government, approved organizations, and local community tree volunteer groups to plant and maintain trees. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall establish a Neighborhood Tree Fund from which to provide assistance to such entities to increase and improve the overall health of the tree canopies in their communities. In providing the assistance, USDA must give priority to those entities with proposed projects that include and prioritize tree planting and tree maintenance in underserved communities and neighborhoods, including those that are low-income or have a lower tree canopy. The bill modifies the composition of the membership of the Forestry Advisory Council by (1) increasing the number of council members to 16, and (2) including as a member of the council one individual who is the resident of a low-income community.

To amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to provide States and communities with additional assistance to plant and maintain trees, and for other purposes. 2. 3. NEIGHBORHOOD TREE FUND. ``(2) Assistance.--The Secretary shall use amounts from the Fund to provide assistance to eligible entities described in paragraph (3) to increase and improve the overall health of the tree canopy in a community. ``(7) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for deposit into the Fund, for use by the Secretary to carry out this subsection, not less than-- ``(A) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(B) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(C) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; ``(D) $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; and ``(E) $700,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL COMPOSITION. 2105(g)(2)(A)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``15'' and inserting ``16''; (2) in each of clauses (i) through (viii), by striking the comma at the end and inserting a period; (3) in clause (ix), by striking ``, and'' at the end and inserting a period; and (4) by striking clause (x) and inserting the following: ``(x) 3 members who are not officers or employees of any governmental body and who have expertise and have been active in urban and community forestry, of whom-- ``(I) 1 is a resident of a community with a population of less than 50,000 as of the most recent census; and ``(II) 1 is a resident of a low- income community, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to provide States and communities with additional assistance to plant and maintain trees, and for other purposes. 2. 3. NEIGHBORHOOD TREE FUND. ``(2) Assistance.--The Secretary shall use amounts from the Fund to provide assistance to eligible entities described in paragraph (3) to increase and improve the overall health of the tree canopy in a community. ``(7) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for deposit into the Fund, for use by the Secretary to carry out this subsection, not less than-- ``(A) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(B) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(C) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; ``(D) $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; and ``(E) $700,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL COMPOSITION. 2105(g)(2)(A)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``15'' and inserting ``16''; (2) in each of clauses (i) through (viii), by striking the comma at the end and inserting a period; (3) in clause (ix), by striking ``, and'' at the end and inserting a period; and (4) by striking clause (x) and inserting the following: ``(x) 3 members who are not officers or employees of any governmental body and who have expertise and have been active in urban and community forestry, of whom-- ``(I) 1 is a resident of a community with a population of less than 50,000 as of the most recent census; and ``(II) 1 is a resident of a low- income community, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to provide States and communities with additional assistance to plant and maintain trees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Neighborhood Tree Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the presence of a healthy and well-maintained urban forest can-- (A) support-- (i) the physical and mental health of community residents; (ii) the regulation of air quality; (iii) the mitigation of the urban heat island effect; (iv) the reduction of energy demand; and (v) stormwater management; and (B) provide other benefits; (2) according to research of the Forest Service, the estimated value of benefits described in paragraph (1) exceeds $18,000,000,000; (3) the maintenance and management of an urban forest offers additional opportunities relating to workforce development, job creation, and enhancement of property values; (4) urban forest canopy cover is inequitably distributed among racial groups and income levels, exacerbating disparities in exposure, for example, to the urban heat island effect and in related health risks or financial burdens relating to cooling; (5) the effects of historical discriminatory policies, such as redlining, continue to have effects on urban environments; (6) a recent analysis shows that-- (A) urbanized neighborhoods with mostly people of color have 33 percent less tree canopy on average than majority white neighborhoods; and (B) low-income neighborhoods have 41 percent less tree cover than neighborhoods with low rates of poverty; (7) additional analyses of cities in the United States found that-- (A) communities primarily inhabited by United States-born, white populations contain more than twice the urban forest canopy cover of communities primarily inhabited by racial and ethnic minorities; and (B) there were elevated land temperatures in formerly redlined areas compared to their nonredlined counterparts, by an average 2.6 degrees Celsius and up to 7 degrees Celsius; and (8) to reduce disparities in the enjoyment of the social, environmental, and economic benefits of healthy and well- maintained urban forests and manage risks relating to heat exposure and other urban stressors, the Federal Government should accelerate actions to enhance the health and resilience of urban forests, with investment in priority communities. 3. NEIGHBORHOOD TREE FUND. ``(2) Assistance.--The Secretary shall use amounts from the Fund to provide assistance to eligible entities described in paragraph (3) to increase and improve the overall health of the tree canopy in a community. ``(4) Requirements.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall establish requirements for the receipt of assistance under paragraph (2), including requirements with respect to-- ``(A) engagement with communities and stakeholders; ``(B) the conduct of a tree canopy assessment; ``(C) the use of climate change science in the design of a project using the assistance; ``(D) the conduct of site preparation and tree species selection; and ``(E) the conduct of monitoring and maintenance to ensure the successful establishment of the tree canopy. ``(7) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for deposit into the Fund, for use by the Secretary to carry out this subsection, not less than-- ``(A) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(B) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(C) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; ``(D) $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; and ``(E) $700,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL COMPOSITION. 2105(g)(2)(A)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``15'' and inserting ``16''; (2) in each of clauses (i) through (viii), by striking the comma at the end and inserting a period; (3) in clause (ix), by striking ``, and'' at the end and inserting a period; and (4) by striking clause (x) and inserting the following: ``(x) 3 members who are not officers or employees of any governmental body and who have expertise and have been active in urban and community forestry, of whom-- ``(I) 1 is a resident of a community with a population of less than 50,000 as of the most recent census; and ``(II) 1 is a resident of a low- income community, as determined by the Secretary.''.

To amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to provide States and communities with additional assistance to plant and maintain trees, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Neighborhood Tree Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the presence of a healthy and well-maintained urban forest can-- (A) support-- (i) the physical and mental health of community residents; (ii) the regulation of air quality; (iii) the mitigation of the urban heat island effect; (iv) the reduction of energy demand; and (v) stormwater management; and (B) provide other benefits; (2) according to research of the Forest Service, the estimated value of benefits described in paragraph (1) exceeds $18,000,000,000; (3) the maintenance and management of an urban forest offers additional opportunities relating to workforce development, job creation, and enhancement of property values; (4) urban forest canopy cover is inequitably distributed among racial groups and income levels, exacerbating disparities in exposure, for example, to the urban heat island effect and in related health risks or financial burdens relating to cooling; (5) the effects of historical discriminatory policies, such as redlining, continue to have effects on urban environments; (6) a recent analysis shows that-- (A) urbanized neighborhoods with mostly people of color have 33 percent less tree canopy on average than majority white neighborhoods; and (B) low-income neighborhoods have 41 percent less tree cover than neighborhoods with low rates of poverty; (7) additional analyses of cities in the United States found that-- (A) communities primarily inhabited by United States-born, white populations contain more than twice the urban forest canopy cover of communities primarily inhabited by racial and ethnic minorities; and (B) there were elevated land temperatures in formerly redlined areas compared to their nonredlined counterparts, by an average 2.6 degrees Celsius and up to 7 degrees Celsius; and (8) to reduce disparities in the enjoyment of the social, environmental, and economic benefits of healthy and well- maintained urban forests and manage risks relating to heat exposure and other urban stressors, the Federal Government should accelerate actions to enhance the health and resilience of urban forests, with investment in priority communities. 3. NEIGHBORHOOD TREE FUND. Section 9 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2105) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: ``(h) Neighborhood Tree Fund.-- ``(1) In general.--Consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall establish the Neighborhood Tree Fund (referred to in this subsection as the `Fund'). ``(2) Assistance.--The Secretary shall use amounts from the Fund to provide assistance to eligible entities described in paragraph (3) to increase and improve the overall health of the tree canopy in a community. ``(3) Eligibility.--An entity that is eligible to receive assistance under paragraph (2) is-- ``(A) a State; ``(B) an Indian Tribe; and ``(C) a local unit of government, approved organization, or local community tree volunteer group described in subsection (b)(4). ``(4) Requirements.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall establish requirements for the receipt of assistance under paragraph (2), including requirements with respect to-- ``(A) engagement with communities and stakeholders; ``(B) the conduct of a tree canopy assessment; ``(C) the use of climate change science in the design of a project using the assistance; ``(D) the conduct of site preparation and tree species selection; and ``(E) the conduct of monitoring and maintenance to ensure the successful establishment of the tree canopy. ``(5) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to the provision of assistance under paragraph (2) to eligible entities that propose projects that-- ``(A) include and prioritize tree planting and tree maintenance in-- ``(i) a census tract with a poverty rate of not less than 20 percent, as measured by the 5- year data series available from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census for the period of 2014 through 2018, including such a census tract that includes an area that was designated as `hazardous' or `definitely declining' in maps drawn by the Home Owners' Loan Corporation; or ``(ii) a community or neighborhood with lower tree canopy and higher maximum daytime summer temperatures compared to surrounding communities or neighborhoods, as determined by the Secretary, based on publicly available information; or ``(B) optimize outcomes for climate mitigation and resilience for the purpose of public health, as determined by the Secretary. ``(7) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for deposit into the Fund, for use by the Secretary to carry out this subsection, not less than-- ``(A) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; ``(B) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; ``(C) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; ``(D) $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; and ``(E) $700,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.''. SEC. 4. NATIONAL URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL COMPOSITION. 2105(g)(2)(A)) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``15'' and inserting ``16''; (2) in each of clauses (i) through (viii), by striking the comma at the end and inserting a period; (3) in clause (ix), by striking ``, and'' at the end and inserting a period; and (4) by striking clause (x) and inserting the following: ``(x) 3 members who are not officers or employees of any governmental body and who have expertise and have been active in urban and community forestry, of whom-- ``(I) 1 is a resident of a community with a population of less than 50,000 as of the most recent census; and ``(II) 1 is a resident of a low- income community, as determined by the Secretary.''.

H.R.4051

Social Welfare

Opioid Treatment Providers Act This bill makes opioid treatment programs eligible to receive grants for demonstration projects that provide low-income individuals with education and training in health care occupations.

To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Treatment Providers Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS. Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A)) is amended by striking ``or a community-based organization'' and inserting ``, a community-based organization, or an opioid treatment program (as defined in section 1861(jjj)(2))''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

Opioid Treatment Providers Act

To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

Opioid Treatment Providers Act

Rep. Higgins, Brian

D

NY

This bill makes opioid treatment programs eligible to receive grants for demonstration projects that provide low-income individuals with education and training in health care occupations.

To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Treatment Providers Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS. Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A)) is amended by striking ``or a community-based organization'' and inserting ``, a community-based organization, or an opioid treatment program (as defined in section 1861(jjj)(2))''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Treatment Providers Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS. Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A)) is amended by striking ``or a community-based organization'' and inserting ``, a community-based organization, or an opioid treatment program (as defined in section 1861(jjj)(2))''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Treatment Providers Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS. Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A)) is amended by striking ``or a community-based organization'' and inserting ``, a community-based organization, or an opioid treatment program (as defined in section 1861(jjj)(2))''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

To make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opioid Treatment Providers Act''. SEC. 2. ELIGIBILITY OF OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS. Section 2008(a)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397g(a)(4)(A)) is amended by striking ``or a community-based organization'' and inserting ``, a community-based organization, or an opioid treatment program (as defined in section 1861(jjj)(2))''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. The amendment made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2021. <all>

H.R.6718

Agriculture and Food

Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide additional food (known as commodity assistance) to states participating in the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Under current law, USDA provides commodity assistance to states participating in the National School Lunch Program based on the number of lunches served. The food may also be served as part of the SBP or other child nutrition programs. Specifically, the bill (1) repeals a provision that prohibits USDA from offering commodity assistance based on the number of school breakfasts served, and (2) requires USDA to use a specified formula to provide additional commodity assistance for each school breakfast served.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to remove certain limitations with respect to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. COMMODITY ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS. (a) Delivery of Commodities.--Section 6(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(b)) is amended by inserting ``and the school breakfast program'' after ``school lunch program''. (b) Commodity Assistance Formula.--Section 6(c)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by inserting ``for the school lunch program'' after ``11 cents''; and (B) by inserting ``The national average value of donated foods, or cash payments in lieu thereof, shall be 6 cents for the school breakfast program, adjusted on the first July 1 after the date of enactment of the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022 and each July 1 thereafter to reflect the changes in the Price Index for Food Used in Schools and Institutions.'' after ``Institutions.''; (2) in subparagraph (C)-- (A) by striking ``For each school year'' and inserting ``(i) For each school year''; (B) by striking ``State for'' and inserting the following: ``State-- ``(I) for''; (C) by striking ``subparagraph (B).'' and inserting the following: ``subparagraph (B); and ``(II) for the school breakfast program shall be calculated by multiplying the number of breakfasts served in the preceding school year by the rate established by subparagraph (B).''; (D) by striking ``After the end'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) After the end''; (E) by striking ``shall reconcile the'' and inserting ``shall reconcile-- ``(I) the''; and (F) by striking ``such reconciliation.'' and inserting ``such reconciliation; and ``(II) the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State with the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State during the preceding school year and increase or reduce subsequent commodity assistance or cash in lieu thereof provided to each State based on such reconciliation.''; and (3) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``and school breakfast program'' after ``school lunch program''. (c) Repeal of Limitation on Commodity Assistance for School Breakfast.--Section 6 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively. <all>

Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to remove certain limitations with respect to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs, and for other purposes.

Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022

Rep. McGovern, James P.

D

MA

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide additional food (known as commodity assistance) to states participating in the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Under current law, USDA provides commodity assistance to states participating in the National School Lunch Program based on the number of lunches served. The food may also be served as part of the SBP or other child nutrition programs. Specifically, the bill (1) repeals a provision that prohibits USDA from offering commodity assistance based on the number of school breakfasts served, and (2) requires USDA to use a specified formula to provide additional commodity assistance for each school breakfast served.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to remove certain limitations with respect to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. COMMODITY ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS. (a) Delivery of Commodities.--Section 6(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(b)) is amended by inserting ``and the school breakfast program'' after ``school lunch program''. (b) Commodity Assistance Formula.--Section 6(c)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by inserting ``for the school lunch program'' after ``11 cents''; and (B) by inserting ``The national average value of donated foods, or cash payments in lieu thereof, shall be 6 cents for the school breakfast program, adjusted on the first July 1 after the date of enactment of the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022 and each July 1 thereafter to reflect the changes in the Price Index for Food Used in Schools and Institutions.'' after ``Institutions.''; (2) in subparagraph (C)-- (A) by striking ``For each school year'' and inserting ``(i) For each school year''; (B) by striking ``State for'' and inserting the following: ``State-- ``(I) for''; (C) by striking ``subparagraph (B).'' and inserting the following: ``subparagraph (B); and ``(II) for the school breakfast program shall be calculated by multiplying the number of breakfasts served in the preceding school year by the rate established by subparagraph (B).''; (D) by striking ``After the end'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) After the end''; (E) by striking ``shall reconcile the'' and inserting ``shall reconcile-- ``(I) the''; and (F) by striking ``such reconciliation.'' and inserting ``such reconciliation; and ``(II) the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State with the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State during the preceding school year and increase or reduce subsequent commodity assistance or cash in lieu thereof provided to each State based on such reconciliation.''; and (3) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``and school breakfast program'' after ``school lunch program''. (c) Repeal of Limitation on Commodity Assistance for School Breakfast.--Section 6 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively. <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to remove certain limitations with respect to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022''. SEC. 1755(b)) is amended by inserting ``and the school breakfast program'' after ``school lunch program''. (b) Commodity Assistance Formula.--Section 6(c)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by inserting ``for the school lunch program'' after ``11 cents''; and (B) by inserting ``The national average value of donated foods, or cash payments in lieu thereof, shall be 6 cents for the school breakfast program, adjusted on the first July 1 after the date of enactment of the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022 and each July 1 thereafter to reflect the changes in the Price Index for Food Used in Schools and Institutions.'' after ``Institutions. ''; (2) in subparagraph (C)-- (A) by striking ``For each school year'' and inserting ``(i) For each school year''; (B) by striking ``State for'' and inserting the following: ``State-- ``(I) for''; (C) by striking ``subparagraph (B).'' and inserting the following: ``subparagraph (B); and ``(II) for the school breakfast program shall be calculated by multiplying the number of breakfasts served in the preceding school year by the rate established by subparagraph (B). ''; (D) by striking ``After the end'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) After the end''; (E) by striking ``shall reconcile the'' and inserting ``shall reconcile-- ``(I) the''; and (F) by striking ``such reconciliation.'' and inserting ``such reconciliation; and ``(II) the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State with the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State during the preceding school year and increase or reduce subsequent commodity assistance or cash in lieu thereof provided to each State based on such reconciliation. 1755), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to remove certain limitations with respect to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. COMMODITY ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS. (a) Delivery of Commodities.--Section 6(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(b)) is amended by inserting ``and the school breakfast program'' after ``school lunch program''. (b) Commodity Assistance Formula.--Section 6(c)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by inserting ``for the school lunch program'' after ``11 cents''; and (B) by inserting ``The national average value of donated foods, or cash payments in lieu thereof, shall be 6 cents for the school breakfast program, adjusted on the first July 1 after the date of enactment of the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022 and each July 1 thereafter to reflect the changes in the Price Index for Food Used in Schools and Institutions.'' after ``Institutions.''; (2) in subparagraph (C)-- (A) by striking ``For each school year'' and inserting ``(i) For each school year''; (B) by striking ``State for'' and inserting the following: ``State-- ``(I) for''; (C) by striking ``subparagraph (B).'' and inserting the following: ``subparagraph (B); and ``(II) for the school breakfast program shall be calculated by multiplying the number of breakfasts served in the preceding school year by the rate established by subparagraph (B).''; (D) by striking ``After the end'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) After the end''; (E) by striking ``shall reconcile the'' and inserting ``shall reconcile-- ``(I) the''; and (F) by striking ``such reconciliation.'' and inserting ``such reconciliation; and ``(II) the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State with the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State during the preceding school year and increase or reduce subsequent commodity assistance or cash in lieu thereof provided to each State based on such reconciliation.''; and (3) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``and school breakfast program'' after ``school lunch program''. (c) Repeal of Limitation on Commodity Assistance for School Breakfast.--Section 6 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively. <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to remove certain limitations with respect to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. COMMODITY ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS. (a) Delivery of Commodities.--Section 6(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(b)) is amended by inserting ``and the school breakfast program'' after ``school lunch program''. (b) Commodity Assistance Formula.--Section 6(c)(1) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755(c)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) by inserting ``for the school lunch program'' after ``11 cents''; and (B) by inserting ``The national average value of donated foods, or cash payments in lieu thereof, shall be 6 cents for the school breakfast program, adjusted on the first July 1 after the date of enactment of the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022 and each July 1 thereafter to reflect the changes in the Price Index for Food Used in Schools and Institutions.'' after ``Institutions.''; (2) in subparagraph (C)-- (A) by striking ``For each school year'' and inserting ``(i) For each school year''; (B) by striking ``State for'' and inserting the following: ``State-- ``(I) for''; (C) by striking ``subparagraph (B).'' and inserting the following: ``subparagraph (B); and ``(II) for the school breakfast program shall be calculated by multiplying the number of breakfasts served in the preceding school year by the rate established by subparagraph (B).''; (D) by striking ``After the end'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) After the end''; (E) by striking ``shall reconcile the'' and inserting ``shall reconcile-- ``(I) the''; and (F) by striking ``such reconciliation.'' and inserting ``such reconciliation; and ``(II) the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State with the number of breakfasts served by schools in each State during the preceding school year and increase or reduce subsequent commodity assistance or cash in lieu thereof provided to each State based on such reconciliation.''; and (3) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``and school breakfast program'' after ``school lunch program''. (c) Repeal of Limitation on Commodity Assistance for School Breakfast.--Section 6 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1755), as amended by subsection (a), is further amended-- (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively. <all>

H.R.5201

Armed Forces and National Security

This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains current contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces. A commander of the service member's unit in a grade higher than O-5 must be authorized to access the contact information, regardless of whether the member served under the commander. Individuals named in the database are authorized to elect whether or not they want to be contacted by an officer.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DATABASE OF NEXT OF KIN OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that establish and maintain a database of the Department of Defense that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments. Such regulations shall ensure that-- (1) a commander in a grade higher than O-5 may access the contact information for the next of kin of a member who died while a member of the unit under the command of such commander, regardless of whether such member served under such commander; and (2) an individual named in such database may-- (A) elect to not be contacted by an officer described in paragraph (1); and (B) change such election at any time. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments.

Rep. Bacon, Don

R

NE

This bill requires the Department of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains current contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces. A commander of the service member's unit in a grade higher than O-5 must be authorized to access the contact information, regardless of whether the member served under the commander. Individuals named in the database are authorized to elect whether or not they want to be contacted by an officer.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DATABASE OF NEXT OF KIN OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that establish and maintain a database of the Department of Defense that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments. Such regulations shall ensure that-- (1) a commander in a grade higher than O-5 may access the contact information for the next of kin of a member who died while a member of the unit under the command of such commander, regardless of whether such member served under such commander; and (2) an individual named in such database may-- (A) elect to not be contacted by an officer described in paragraph (1); and (B) change such election at any time. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DATABASE OF NEXT OF KIN OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that establish and maintain a database of the Department of Defense that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments. Such regulations shall ensure that-- (1) a commander in a grade higher than O-5 may access the contact information for the next of kin of a member who died while a member of the unit under the command of such commander, regardless of whether such member served under such commander; and (2) an individual named in such database may-- (A) elect to not be contacted by an officer described in paragraph (1); and (B) change such election at any time. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DATABASE OF NEXT OF KIN OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that establish and maintain a database of the Department of Defense that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments. Such regulations shall ensure that-- (1) a commander in a grade higher than O-5 may access the contact information for the next of kin of a member who died while a member of the unit under the command of such commander, regardless of whether such member served under such commander; and (2) an individual named in such database may-- (A) elect to not be contacted by an officer described in paragraph (1); and (B) change such election at any time. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish and maintain a database that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DATABASE OF NEXT OF KIN OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that establish and maintain a database of the Department of Defense that contains up-to-date contact information for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military departments. Such regulations shall ensure that-- (1) a commander in a grade higher than O-5 may access the contact information for the next of kin of a member who died while a member of the unit under the command of such commander, regardless of whether such member served under such commander; and (2) an individual named in such database may-- (A) elect to not be contacted by an officer described in paragraph (1); and (B) change such election at any time. <all>

H.R.7137

Congress

Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act or the CLEAN Act This bill makes the Office of Congressional Ethics a permanent office within the House of Representatives by providing statutory authority for the office. (Under current law, the office operates under a House resolution and must be reauthorized during each Congress as a part of the House rules.)

To enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act'' or the ``CLEAN Act''. SEC. 2. ENACTING HOUSE RESOLUTION 895 INTO PERMANENT LAW. House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, is hereby enacted into permanent law, except that-- (1) the Office of Congressional Ethics shall be treated as a standing committee of the House for purposes of section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i)); (2) references to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shall be construed as references to the Committee on Ethics; (3) the second sentence of section 1(b)(6)(A) shall not apply; (4) members subject to section 1(b)(6)(B) may be reappointed for a second additional term; (5) any individual who is the subject of a preliminary review or second-phase review by the board shall be informed of the right to be represented by counsel and invoking that right should not be held negatively against them; and (6) the Office may not take any action that would deny any person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States. <all>

CLEAN Act

To enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law.

CLEAN Act Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act

Rep. O'Halleran, Tom

D

AZ

This bill makes the Office of Congressional Ethics a permanent office within the House of Representatives by providing statutory authority for the office. (Under current law, the office operates under a House resolution and must be reauthorized during each Congress as a part of the House rules.)

To enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act'' or the ``CLEAN Act''. SEC. 2. ENACTING HOUSE RESOLUTION 895 INTO PERMANENT LAW. House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, is hereby enacted into permanent law, except that-- (1) the Office of Congressional Ethics shall be treated as a standing committee of the House for purposes of section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i)); (2) references to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shall be construed as references to the Committee on Ethics; (3) the second sentence of section 1(b)(6)(A) shall not apply; (4) members subject to section 1(b)(6)(B) may be reappointed for a second additional term; (5) any individual who is the subject of a preliminary review or second-phase review by the board shall be informed of the right to be represented by counsel and invoking that right should not be held negatively against them; and (6) the Office may not take any action that would deny any person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States. <all>

To enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act'' or the ``CLEAN Act''. SEC. 2. ENACTING HOUSE RESOLUTION 895 INTO PERMANENT LAW. House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, is hereby enacted into permanent law, except that-- (1) the Office of Congressional Ethics shall be treated as a standing committee of the House for purposes of section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i)); (2) references to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shall be construed as references to the Committee on Ethics; (3) the second sentence of section 1(b)(6)(A) shall not apply; (4) members subject to section 1(b)(6)(B) may be reappointed for a second additional term; (5) any individual who is the subject of a preliminary review or second-phase review by the board shall be informed of the right to be represented by counsel and invoking that right should not be held negatively against them; and (6) the Office may not take any action that would deny any person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States. <all>

To enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act'' or the ``CLEAN Act''. SEC. 2. ENACTING HOUSE RESOLUTION 895 INTO PERMANENT LAW. House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, is hereby enacted into permanent law, except that-- (1) the Office of Congressional Ethics shall be treated as a standing committee of the House for purposes of section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i)); (2) references to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shall be construed as references to the Committee on Ethics; (3) the second sentence of section 1(b)(6)(A) shall not apply; (4) members subject to section 1(b)(6)(B) may be reappointed for a second additional term; (5) any individual who is the subject of a preliminary review or second-phase review by the board shall be informed of the right to be represented by counsel and invoking that right should not be held negatively against them; and (6) the Office may not take any action that would deny any person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States. <all>

To enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act'' or the ``CLEAN Act''. SEC. 2. ENACTING HOUSE RESOLUTION 895 INTO PERMANENT LAW. House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, is hereby enacted into permanent law, except that-- (1) the Office of Congressional Ethics shall be treated as a standing committee of the House for purposes of section 202(i) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4301(i)); (2) references to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct shall be construed as references to the Committee on Ethics; (3) the second sentence of section 1(b)(6)(A) shall not apply; (4) members subject to section 1(b)(6)(B) may be reappointed for a second additional term; (5) any individual who is the subject of a preliminary review or second-phase review by the board shall be informed of the right to be represented by counsel and invoking that right should not be held negatively against them; and (6) the Office may not take any action that would deny any person any right or protection provided under the Constitution of the United States. <all>

H.R.8570

Commerce

Responsible Firearms Marketing Act This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on potentially unfair or deceptive practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms. Additionally, the commission must issue regulations prohibiting such practices, and the bill provides for enforcement by the commission.

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an investigation and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of firearms, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Responsible Firearms Marketing Act''. SEC. 2. UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES RELATED TO THE ADVERTISING OR MARKETING OF FIREARMS. (a) Investigation and Report by Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Investigation.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall conduct an investigation to identify potentially unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms. (B) Considerations.--In conducting the investigation under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall consider-- (i) advertising or marketing materials that may-- (I) be designed to appeal to individuals who are younger than 18 years of age; or (II) imply or encourage illegal use of the advertised or marketed product; and (ii) advertising or marketing of semiautomatic assault weapons. (2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the investigation conducted under paragraph (1). (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after submitting the report required by subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall issue regulations under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit any manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms from engaging in any unfair or deceptive act or practice related to the advertising or marketing of firearms. (2) Requirements.--In issuing regulations under paragraph (1), the Commission shall address-- (A) unfair or deceptive advertising or marketing that-- (i) may be designed to appeal to individuals who are younger than 18 years of age; (ii) may imply or encourage illegal use of the advertised or marketed product; or (iii) relates to the sale of semiautomatic assault weapons; and (B) any other unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of firearms by manufacturers, dealers, or importers of firearms. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of a regulation promulgated under subsection (b) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (2) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce the regulations promulgated under subsection (b) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates a regulation promulgated under subsection (b) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Firearm; importer; manufacturer; dealer.--The terms ``firearm'', ``importer'', ``manufacturer'', and ``dealer'' have the meanings given such terms in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code. <all>

Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an investigation and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of firearms, and for other purposes.

Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

Rep. Malinowski, Tom

D

NJ

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on potentially unfair or deceptive practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms. Additionally, the commission must issue regulations prohibiting such practices, and the bill provides for enforcement by the commission.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Responsible Firearms Marketing Act''. SEC. 2. UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES RELATED TO THE ADVERTISING OR MARKETING OF FIREARMS. (a) Investigation and Report by Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Investigation.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall conduct an investigation to identify potentially unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms. (B) Considerations.--In conducting the investigation under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall consider-- (i) advertising or marketing materials that may-- (I) be designed to appeal to individuals who are younger than 18 years of age; or (II) imply or encourage illegal use of the advertised or marketed product; and (ii) advertising or marketing of semiautomatic assault weapons. (2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the investigation conducted under paragraph (1). (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after submitting the report required by subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall issue regulations under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit any manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms from engaging in any unfair or deceptive act or practice related to the advertising or marketing of firearms. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of a regulation promulgated under subsection (b) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (2) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce the regulations promulgated under subsection (b) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates a regulation promulgated under subsection (b) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Firearm; importer; manufacturer; dealer.--The terms ``firearm'', ``importer'', ``manufacturer'', and ``dealer'' have the meanings given such terms in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES RELATED TO THE ADVERTISING OR MARKETING OF FIREARMS. (a) Investigation and Report by Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Investigation.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall conduct an investigation to identify potentially unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms. (B) Considerations.--In conducting the investigation under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall consider-- (i) advertising or marketing materials that may-- (I) be designed to appeal to individuals who are younger than 18 years of age; or (II) imply or encourage illegal use of the advertised or marketed product; and (ii) advertising or marketing of semiautomatic assault weapons. (2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the investigation conducted under paragraph (1). (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of a regulation promulgated under subsection (b) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. (2) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce the regulations promulgated under subsection (b) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates a regulation promulgated under subsection (b) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Firearm; importer; manufacturer; dealer.--The terms ``firearm'', ``importer'', ``manufacturer'', and ``dealer'' have the meanings given such terms in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code.

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an investigation and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of firearms, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Responsible Firearms Marketing Act''. SEC. 2. UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES RELATED TO THE ADVERTISING OR MARKETING OF FIREARMS. (a) Investigation and Report by Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Investigation.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall conduct an investigation to identify potentially unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms. (B) Considerations.--In conducting the investigation under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall consider-- (i) advertising or marketing materials that may-- (I) be designed to appeal to individuals who are younger than 18 years of age; or (II) imply or encourage illegal use of the advertised or marketed product; and (ii) advertising or marketing of semiautomatic assault weapons. (2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the investigation conducted under paragraph (1). (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after submitting the report required by subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall issue regulations under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit any manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms from engaging in any unfair or deceptive act or practice related to the advertising or marketing of firearms. (2) Requirements.--In issuing regulations under paragraph (1), the Commission shall address-- (A) unfair or deceptive advertising or marketing that-- (i) may be designed to appeal to individuals who are younger than 18 years of age; (ii) may imply or encourage illegal use of the advertised or marketed product; or (iii) relates to the sale of semiautomatic assault weapons; and (B) any other unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of firearms by manufacturers, dealers, or importers of firearms. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of a regulation promulgated under subsection (b) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (2) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce the regulations promulgated under subsection (b) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates a regulation promulgated under subsection (b) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Firearm; importer; manufacturer; dealer.--The terms ``firearm'', ``importer'', ``manufacturer'', and ``dealer'' have the meanings given such terms in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code. <all>

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an investigation and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of firearms, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Responsible Firearms Marketing Act''. SEC. 2. UNFAIR OR DECEPTIVE ACTS OR PRACTICES RELATED TO THE ADVERTISING OR MARKETING OF FIREARMS. (a) Investigation and Report by Federal Trade Commission.-- (1) Investigation.-- (A) In general.--The Commission shall conduct an investigation to identify potentially unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms. (B) Considerations.--In conducting the investigation under subparagraph (A), the Commission shall consider-- (i) advertising or marketing materials that may-- (I) be designed to appeal to individuals who are younger than 18 years of age; or (II) imply or encourage illegal use of the advertised or marketed product; and (ii) advertising or marketing of semiautomatic assault weapons. (2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on the investigation conducted under paragraph (1). (b) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after submitting the report required by subsection (a)(2), the Commission shall issue regulations under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit any manufacturer, dealer, or importer of firearms from engaging in any unfair or deceptive act or practice related to the advertising or marketing of firearms. (2) Requirements.--In issuing regulations under paragraph (1), the Commission shall address-- (A) unfair or deceptive advertising or marketing that-- (i) may be designed to appeal to individuals who are younger than 18 years of age; (ii) may imply or encourage illegal use of the advertised or marketed product; or (iii) relates to the sale of semiautomatic assault weapons; and (B) any other unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of firearms by manufacturers, dealers, or importers of firearms. (c) Enforcement.-- (1) Unfair or deceptive acts or practices.--A violation of a regulation promulgated under subsection (b) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (2) Powers of commission.--The Commission shall enforce the regulations promulgated under subsection (b) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this section. Any person who violates a regulation promulgated under subsection (b) shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Trade Commission. (2) Firearm; importer; manufacturer; dealer.--The terms ``firearm'', ``importer'', ``manufacturer'', and ``dealer'' have the meanings given such terms in section 921(a) of title 18, United States Code. <all>

S.3041

Health

Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2021 This bill expands and coordinates activities related to the research of liver cancer and liver disease, including causes, prevention, detection, and treatment. Specifically, the National Cancer Institute must establish a working group to coordinate efforts across the National Institutes of Health to cure liver cancer and liver disease, including research into such cases resulting from hepatitis B. The institute may also award grants for developing preventative and diagnostic measures and supporting experimental treatment options. The bill further establishes grant programs, administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support liver disease prevention services, diagnostics, and hepatitis tracking programs and to raise awareness about liver disease within high-risk communities. The renamed National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases also must prioritize programs addressing liver disease, including (1) establishing a national clearinghouse for patient data, and (2) developing or expanding the centers for research of liver disease.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Liver cancer is among the fastest-growing cause of cancer death in the United States and among the leading causes of cancer deaths globally. (2) The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of the National Cancer Institute estimated that there will be 42,230 new liver cancer diagnoses in the year 2021, and approximately 30,200 individuals will die from the disease. (3) Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer death among the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. (4) The most vulnerable Asian Americans are those who are foreign-born, low-income, and living in ethnic enclaves. (5) Asian and Pacific Islander men and women are nearly twice as likely to develop liver cancer compared to the non- Hispanic White population. (6) Among the Asian and Pacific Islander population, the higher incidence rate of liver cancer is partially explained by higher incidence rates of hepatitis B and diabetes comorbidities which are shown to increase an individual's risk of developing liver cancer. (7) The most common causes of liver cancer include hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection. (8) Hepatitis B is a primary risk factor for developing liver cancer, and approximately 15 to 25 percent of those chronically infected with hepatitis B develop cirrhosis, liver failure, or liver cancer. (9) More than half of all individuals with hepatitis B in the United States are Asian American or Pacific Islander, though this group accounts for only 6 percent of the population of the United States. (10) Among African immigrants in the United States, the prevalence of hepatitis B infection is approximately 1 in 12, and African immigrants make up 12 percent of those with chronic hepatitis B infection in the United States. (11) Among Hispanic/Latino communities, liver cancer incidence and death rates are twice as high compared to the non-Hispanic White population. (12) Hispanics/Latinos are 70 percent more likely to die from viral hepatitis than non-Hispanic Whites. SEC. 3. LIVER CANCER AND DISEASE RESEARCH. Subpart 1 of part C of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 417H. LIVER CANCER AND DISEASE RESEARCH. ``(a) Expansion and Coordination of Activities.--The Director of the Institute shall expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of the Institute with respect to research on liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(b) Programs for Liver Cancer.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Director of the Institute shall provide for an expansion and intensification of the conduct and support of-- ``(1) basic research concerning the etiology and causes of liver cancer; ``(2) clinical research and related activities concerning the causes, prevention, detection, and treatment of liver cancer; ``(3) control programs with respect to liver cancer, in accordance with section 412, including community-based programs designed to assist members of medically underserved populations (including women), low-income populations, or minority groups; and ``(4) information and education programs with respect to liver cancer, in accordance with section 413. ``(c) Inter-Institute Working Group.--The Director of the Institute shall establish an inter-institute working group to coordinate research agendas focused on finding treatments and cures for liver cancer and other liver diseases, including hepatitis B and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. ``(d) Grants and Cooperative Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants and enter into cooperative agreements with entities for the purpose of expanding, conducting, and supporting research on-- ``(A) conditions known to increase an individual's risk of developing a major liver disease, such as liver cancer, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver; and ``(B) early detection and diagnostic measures for such a disease, including the study of molecular pathology and biomarkers for early detection. ``(2) Experimental treatment and prevention.--In the case of an entity that is a hospital or a health care facility, the Secretary may award a grant or enter into a cooperative agreement with such an entity for the purpose of supporting an experimental treatment or prevention program for liver cancer carried out by such entity. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--For purposes of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. SEC. 4. LIVER CANCER AND DISEASE PREVENTION, AWARENESS, AND PATIENT TRACKING GRANTS. Subpart I of part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 330O. LIVER CANCER AND DISEASE PREVENTION, AWARENESS, AND PATIENT TRACKING GRANTS. ``(a) Prevention Initiative Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may award grants and enter into cooperative agreements with entities for the purpose of expanding and supporting-- ``(A) prevention activities (including providing screenings, vaccinations, or other preventative interventions) for conditions known to increase an individual's risk of developing a major liver disease, such as liver cancer, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver; ``(B) activities relating to detection and provision of guidance for individuals at high risk for contracting liver cancer and other liver diseases; and ``(C) viral hepatitis surveillance to provide for timely and accurate information regarding progress to eliminate viral hepatitis. ``(2) Report.--An entity that receives a grant or cooperative agreement under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary, at a time specified by the Secretary, a report describing each activity carried out pursuant to such paragraph and evaluating the effectiveness of such activity in promoting prevention and treatment of liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--For purposes of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $90,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ``(b) Awareness Initiative Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may award grants to eligible entities for the purpose of raising awareness for liver cancer and other liver diseases, which may include the production, dissemination, and distribution of informational materials targeted towards communities and populations with a higher risk for developing liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(2) Eligible entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph (1), an entity shall submit to the Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a description of how the entity, in disseminating information on liver cancer and other liver diseases pursuant to paragraph (1), will-- ``(A) with respect to any community or population, consult with members of such community or population and provide such information in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate for such community or population; ``(B) highlight the range of preventative measures and treatments available for liver cancer and other liver diseases; ``(C) integrate information on available hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing programs into any liver cancer presentations carried out by the entity; and ``(D) address communities and populations with a higher risk for contracting liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(3) Preference.--In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to entities that-- ``(A) work with a federally-qualified health center; ``(B) are community-based organizations; or ``(C) serve communities and populations with a higher risk for contracting liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(4) Report.--An entity that receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary, at a time specified by the Secretary, a report describing each activity carried out pursuant to such paragraph and evaluating the effectiveness of such activity in raising awareness for liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(5) Authorization of appropriations.--For purposes of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.''. SEC. 5. HEPATITIS B RESEARCH. The Director of the National Institutes of Health shall, in collaboration with the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, issue targeted calls for hepatitis B research proposals focused on key research questions identified by the research community and discussed in peer-reviewed research journal articles. SEC. 6. CHANGES RELATING TO NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES. (a) Change of Name of National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.-- (1) In general.--Subpart 3 of part C of title IV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c et seq.) is amended in the subpart heading by striking ``National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases'' and inserting ``National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases''. (2) Treatment of director of national institute of diabetes and digestive and kidney diseases.--The individual serving as the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases as of the date of enactment of this Act may continue to serve as the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases commencing as of that date. (3) References.--Any reference to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, or the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, in any law, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases, or the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases, respectively. (4) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 401(b)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 281(b)(3)) is amended by striking ``The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.'' and inserting ``The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases.''. (B) Section 409A(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 284e(a)) is amended by striking ``the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases'' and inserting ``the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases''. (b) Purpose of the Institute.--Section 426 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c) is amended-- (1) by striking ``National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases'' and inserting ``National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases''; and (2) by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''. (c) Data Systems and Information Clearinghouses.--Section 427 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c-1) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) The Director of the Institute shall (1) establish the National Liver Diseases Data System for the collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and dissemination of data derived from patient populations with liver diseases, including, where possible, data involving general populations for the purpose of detection of individuals with a risk of developing liver diseases, and (2) establish the National Liver Diseases Information Clearinghouse to facilitate and enhance knowledge and understanding of liver diseases on the part of health professionals, patients, and the public through the effective dissemination of information.''. (d) Reestablishment of Liver Disease Research Branch Within Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition as Division of Liver Diseases.-- (1) In general.--The Liver Disease Research Branch within the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (referred to in this subsection as the ``Liver Disease Research Branch'') is hereby redesignated and promoted as the Division of Liver Diseases, which shall be within the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases, as redesignated by subsection (a), as a separate division from the other divisions within such Institute. (2) Division director.--Section 428 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c-2) is amended-- (A) in the section heading, by striking ``division directors for diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``division directors for diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; (B) in subsection (a)(1)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``and a Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases'' and inserting ``a Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, and a Division Director for Liver Diseases''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; and (C) in subsection (b)-- (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``and the Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases'' and inserting ``the Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, and the Division Director for Liver Diseases''; and (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''. (3) Treatment of director of liver disease research branch.--The individual serving as the Director of the Liver Disease Research Branch as of the date of enactment of this Act may continue to serve as the Division Director for Liver Diseases commencing as of that date. (4) Transfer of authorities.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall delegate to the Division Director for Liver Diseases all duties and authorities that were vested in the Director of the Liver Disease Research Branch as of the day before the date of enactment of this Act. (5) References.--Any reference to the Liver Disease Research Branch, or the Director of the Liver Disease Research Branch, in any law, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Division of Liver Diseases, or the Division Director for Liver Diseases, respectively. (e) Interagency Coordinating Committees.--Section 429(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c-3(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; and (2) in the matter following paragraph (2), by striking ``and a Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases Coordinating Committee'' and inserting ``a Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases Coordinating Committee, and a Liver Diseases Coordinating Committee''. (f) Advisory Boards.--Section 430 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c-4) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``and the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Advisory Board'' and inserting ``the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Advisory Board, and the Liver Diseases Advisory Board''; and (2) in subsection (b)(2)(A)(i)-- (A) by striking ``the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases'' and inserting ``the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases''; and (B) by striking ``and the Division Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases'' and inserting ``and the Division Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases''. (g) Research and Training Centers.--Section 431 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c-5) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: ``(e) The Director of the Institute shall provide for the development or substantial expansion of centers for research in liver diseases. Each center developed or expanded under this subsection-- ``(1) shall utilize the facilities of a single institution, or be formed from a consortium of cooperating institutions, meeting such research qualifications as may be prescribed by the Secretary; ``(2) shall develop and conduct basic and clinical research into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of liver diseases and related functional, congenital, metabolic, or other complications resulting from such diseases; ``(3) shall encourage research into and programs for-- ``(A) providing information for patients with such diseases and complications and the families of such patients, physicians and others who care for such patients, and the general public; ``(B) model programs for cost effective and preventive patient care; and ``(C) training physicians and scientists in research on such diseases and complications; and ``(4) may perform research and participate in epidemiological studies and data collection relevant to liver diseases in order to disseminate such research, studies, and data to the health care profession and to the public.''. (h) Advisory Council Subcommittees.--Section 432 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c-6) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and a subcommittee on kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``a subcommittee on kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and a subcommittee on liver diseases''; and (2) by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''. <all>

Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research, and for other purposes.

Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2021

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

D

IL

This bill expands and coordinates activities related to the research of liver cancer and liver disease, including causes, prevention, detection, and treatment. Specifically, the National Cancer Institute must establish a working group to coordinate efforts across the National Institutes of Health to cure liver cancer and liver disease, including research into such cases resulting from hepatitis B. The institute may also award grants for developing preventative and diagnostic measures and supporting experimental treatment options. The bill further establishes grant programs, administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to support liver disease prevention services, diagnostics, and hepatitis tracking programs and to raise awareness about liver disease within high-risk communities. The renamed National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases also must prioritize programs addressing liver disease, including (1) establishing a national clearinghouse for patient data, and (2) developing or expanding the centers for research of liver disease.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (9) More than half of all individuals with hepatitis B in the United States are Asian American or Pacific Islander, though this group accounts for only 6 percent of the population of the United States. (11) Among Hispanic/Latino communities, liver cancer incidence and death rates are twice as high compared to the non-Hispanic White population. 3. 285 et seq.) LIVER CANCER AND DISEASE RESEARCH. ``(a) Expansion and Coordination of Activities.--The Director of the Institute shall expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of the Institute with respect to research on liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(2) Experimental treatment and prevention.--In the case of an entity that is a hospital or a health care facility, the Secretary may award a grant or enter into a cooperative agreement with such an entity for the purpose of supporting an experimental treatment or prevention program for liver cancer carried out by such entity. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--For purposes of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. 4. is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 5. HEPATITIS B RESEARCH. SEC. and inserting ``The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases.''. (B) Section 409A(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c-2) is amended-- (A) in the section heading, by striking ``division directors for diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``division directors for diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; (B) in subsection (a)(1)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``and a Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases'' and inserting ``a Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, and a Division Director for Liver Diseases''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; and (C) in subsection (b)-- (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``and the Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases'' and inserting ``the Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, and the Division Director for Liver Diseases''; and (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''.

2. (9) More than half of all individuals with hepatitis B in the United States are Asian American or Pacific Islander, though this group accounts for only 6 percent of the population of the United States. (11) Among Hispanic/Latino communities, liver cancer incidence and death rates are twice as high compared to the non-Hispanic White population. 3. LIVER CANCER AND DISEASE RESEARCH. ``(a) Expansion and Coordination of Activities.--The Director of the Institute shall expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of the Institute with respect to research on liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(2) Experimental treatment and prevention.--In the case of an entity that is a hospital or a health care facility, the Secretary may award a grant or enter into a cooperative agreement with such an entity for the purpose of supporting an experimental treatment or prevention program for liver cancer carried out by such entity. 4. 5. HEPATITIS B RESEARCH. SEC. and inserting ``The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases.''. (B) Section 409A(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c-2) is amended-- (A) in the section heading, by striking ``division directors for diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``division directors for diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; (B) in subsection (a)(1)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``and a Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases'' and inserting ``a Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, and a Division Director for Liver Diseases''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; and (C) in subsection (b)-- (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``and the Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases'' and inserting ``the Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, and the Division Director for Liver Diseases''; and (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (7) The most common causes of liver cancer include hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection. (9) More than half of all individuals with hepatitis B in the United States are Asian American or Pacific Islander, though this group accounts for only 6 percent of the population of the United States. (11) Among Hispanic/Latino communities, liver cancer incidence and death rates are twice as high compared to the non-Hispanic White population. 3. 285 et seq.) 417H. LIVER CANCER AND DISEASE RESEARCH. ``(a) Expansion and Coordination of Activities.--The Director of the Institute shall expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of the Institute with respect to research on liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(2) Experimental treatment and prevention.--In the case of an entity that is a hospital or a health care facility, the Secretary may award a grant or enter into a cooperative agreement with such an entity for the purpose of supporting an experimental treatment or prevention program for liver cancer carried out by such entity. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--For purposes of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. 4. is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 330O. ``(3) Preference.--In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to entities that-- ``(A) work with a federally-qualified health center; ``(B) are community-based organizations; or ``(C) serve communities and populations with a higher risk for contracting liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(4) Report.--An entity that receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary, at a time specified by the Secretary, a report describing each activity carried out pursuant to such paragraph and evaluating the effectiveness of such activity in raising awareness for liver cancer and other liver diseases. 5. HEPATITIS B RESEARCH. SEC. and inserting ``The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases.''. (B) Section 409A(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c-1) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) The Director of the Institute shall (1) establish the National Liver Diseases Data System for the collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and dissemination of data derived from patient populations with liver diseases, including, where possible, data involving general populations for the purpose of detection of individuals with a risk of developing liver diseases, and (2) establish the National Liver Diseases Information Clearinghouse to facilitate and enhance knowledge and understanding of liver diseases on the part of health professionals, patients, and the public through the effective dissemination of information.''. 285c-2) is amended-- (A) in the section heading, by striking ``division directors for diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``division directors for diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; (B) in subsection (a)(1)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``and a Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases'' and inserting ``a Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, and a Division Director for Liver Diseases''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; and (C) in subsection (b)-- (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``and the Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases'' and inserting ``the Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, and the Division Director for Liver Diseases''; and (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''. (5) References.--Any reference to the Liver Disease Research Branch, or the Director of the Liver Disease Research Branch, in any law, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Division of Liver Diseases, or the Division Director for Liver Diseases, respectively. (e) Interagency Coordinating Committees.--Section 429(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (f) Advisory Boards.--Section 430 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for and support liver illness visibility, education, and research, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences of the National Cancer Institute estimated that there will be 42,230 new liver cancer diagnoses in the year 2021, and approximately 30,200 individuals will die from the disease. (4) The most vulnerable Asian Americans are those who are foreign-born, low-income, and living in ethnic enclaves. (7) The most common causes of liver cancer include hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection. (9) More than half of all individuals with hepatitis B in the United States are Asian American or Pacific Islander, though this group accounts for only 6 percent of the population of the United States. (11) Among Hispanic/Latino communities, liver cancer incidence and death rates are twice as high compared to the non-Hispanic White population. (12) Hispanics/Latinos are 70 percent more likely to die from viral hepatitis than non-Hispanic Whites. 3. 285 et seq.) 417H. LIVER CANCER AND DISEASE RESEARCH. ``(a) Expansion and Coordination of Activities.--The Director of the Institute shall expand, intensify, and coordinate the activities of the Institute with respect to research on liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(d) Grants and Cooperative Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants and enter into cooperative agreements with entities for the purpose of expanding, conducting, and supporting research on-- ``(A) conditions known to increase an individual's risk of developing a major liver disease, such as liver cancer, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver; and ``(B) early detection and diagnostic measures for such a disease, including the study of molecular pathology and biomarkers for early detection. ``(2) Experimental treatment and prevention.--In the case of an entity that is a hospital or a health care facility, the Secretary may award a grant or enter into a cooperative agreement with such an entity for the purpose of supporting an experimental treatment or prevention program for liver cancer carried out by such entity. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--For purposes of carrying out this subsection, there is authorized to be appropriated $45,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.''. 4. is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 330O. ``(3) Preference.--In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to entities that-- ``(A) work with a federally-qualified health center; ``(B) are community-based organizations; or ``(C) serve communities and populations with a higher risk for contracting liver cancer and other liver diseases. ``(4) Report.--An entity that receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary, at a time specified by the Secretary, a report describing each activity carried out pursuant to such paragraph and evaluating the effectiveness of such activity in raising awareness for liver cancer and other liver diseases. 5. HEPATITIS B RESEARCH. SEC. and inserting ``The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive, Kidney, and Liver Diseases.''. (B) Section 409A(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 285c-1) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) The Director of the Institute shall (1) establish the National Liver Diseases Data System for the collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and dissemination of data derived from patient populations with liver diseases, including, where possible, data involving general populations for the purpose of detection of individuals with a risk of developing liver diseases, and (2) establish the National Liver Diseases Information Clearinghouse to facilitate and enhance knowledge and understanding of liver diseases on the part of health professionals, patients, and the public through the effective dissemination of information.''. 285c-2) is amended-- (A) in the section heading, by striking ``division directors for diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``division directors for diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases, digestive diseases and nutrition, kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; (B) in subsection (a)(1)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``and a Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases'' and inserting ``a Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, and a Division Director for Liver Diseases''; and (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''; and (C) in subsection (b)-- (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``and the Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases'' and inserting ``the Division Director for Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases, and the Division Director for Liver Diseases''; and (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases'' and inserting ``kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, and liver diseases''. (3) Treatment of director of liver disease research branch.--The individual serving as the Director of the Liver Disease Research Branch as of the date of enactment of this Act may continue to serve as the Division Director for Liver Diseases commencing as of that date. (5) References.--Any reference to the Liver Disease Research Branch, or the Director of the Liver Disease Research Branch, in any law, regulation, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Division of Liver Diseases, or the Division Director for Liver Diseases, respectively. (e) Interagency Coordinating Committees.--Section 429(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (f) Advisory Boards.--Section 430 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.

S.2373

Energy

American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2021 This bill provides support and incentives for nuclear infrastructure, addresses the uranium supply chain, and sets forth related requirements.

To reestablish United States global leadership in nuclear energy, revitalize domestic nuclear energy supply chain infrastructure, support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2021''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definitions. TITLE I--REESTABLISHING AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Sec. 101. International nuclear reactor export and innovation activities. Sec. 102. Denial of certain domestic licenses for national security purposes. Sec. 103. Export license requirements. TITLE II--EXPANDING NUCLEAR ENERGY THROUGH ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES Sec. 201. Advanced nuclear reactor prizes. Sec. 202. Report on unique licensing considerations relating to the use of nuclear energy for nonelectric applications. Sec. 203. Enabling preparations for the demonstration of advanced nuclear reactors on Department sites. TITLE III--PRESERVING EXISTING NUCLEAR ENERGY GENERATION Sec. 301. Nuclear reactor incentives. Sec. 302. Report on lessons learned during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Sec. 303. Investment by allies. TITLE IV--REVITALIZING AMERICA'S NUCLEAR SUPPLY CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKFORCE Sec. 401. Report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications. Sec. 402. Nuclear energy traineeship. TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 501. Annual report on the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the United States. Sec. 502. Authorization of appropriations for superfund actions at abandoned mining sites on Tribal land. Sec. 503. Nuclear closure communities. Sec. 504. Report on corporate support. Sec. 505. Technical correction. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Accident tolerant fuel.--The term ``accident tolerant fuel'' has the meaning given the term in section 107(a) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (Public Law 115-439; 132 Stat. 5577). (2) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (3) Advanced nuclear fuel.--The term ``advanced nuclear fuel'' means-- (A) advanced nuclear reactor fuel (as defined in section 3 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215 note; Public Law 115- 439)); and (B) accident tolerant fuel. (4) Advanced nuclear reactor.--The term ``advanced nuclear reactor'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215 note; Public Law 115-439). (5) Appropriate committees of Congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (6) Chairman.--The term ``Chairman'' means the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (7) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (8) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Energy. (9) Early site permit.--The term ``early site permit'' has the meaning given the term in section 52.1 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (10) High-assay, low-enriched uranium.--The term ``high- assay, low-enriched uranium'' means uranium with an assay greater than 5 weight percent, but less than 20 weight percent, of the uranium-235 isotope. (11) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). (12) National laboratory.--The term ``National Laboratory'' has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801). (13) Removal; remedial action.--The terms ``removal'' and ``remedial action'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601). (14) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (15) Tribal land.--The term ``Tribal land'' has the meaning given the term ``Indian country'' in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code. TITLE I--REESTABLISHING AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SEC. 101. INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR REACTOR EXPORT AND INNOVATION ACTIVITIES. (a) Coordination.-- (1) In general.--The Commission shall-- (A) coordinate all work of the Commission relating to-- (i) nuclear reactor import and export licensing; and (ii) international regulatory cooperation and assistance relating to nuclear reactors, including with countries that are members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; and (B) support interagency and international coordination with respect to-- (i) the consideration of international technical standards to establish the licensing and regulatory basis to assist the design, construction, and operation of nuclear systems; (ii) efforts to help build competent nuclear regulatory organizations and legal frameworks in countries seeking to develop nuclear power; and (iii) exchange programs and training provided to other countries relating to nuclear regulation and oversight to improve nuclear technology licensing, in accordance with paragraph (2). (2) Exchange programs and training.--With respect to the exchange programs and training described in paragraph (1)(B)(iii), the Commission shall coordinate, as applicable, with-- (A) the Secretary; (B) National Laboratories; (C) the private sector; and (D) institutions of higher education. (b) Authority To Establish Branch.--The Commission may establish within the Office of International Programs a branch, to be known as the ``International Nuclear Reactor Export and Innovation Branch'', to carry out such international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities as the Commission determines to be appropriate and within the mission of the Commission. (c) Exclusion of International Activities From the Fee Base.-- (1) In general.--Section 102 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(4) International nuclear reactor export and innovation activities.--The Commission shall identify in the annual budget justification international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities described in section 101(a) of the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2021.''; and (B) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by adding at the end the following: ``(iv) Costs for international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities described in section 101(a) of the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2021.''. (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on October 1, 2022. (d) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section alters the authority of the Commission to license and regulate the civilian use of radioactive materials. SEC. 102. DENIAL OF CERTAIN DOMESTIC LICENSES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PURPOSES. (a) Definition of Covered Fuel.--In this section, the term ``covered fuel'' means enriched uranium that is fabricated into fuel assemblies for nuclear reactors by an entity that-- (1) is owned or controlled by the Government of the Russian Federation or the Government of the People's Republic of China; or (2) is organized under the laws of, or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of, the Russian Federation or the People's Republic of China. (b) Prohibition on Unlicensed Possession or Ownership of Covered Fuel.--Unless specifically authorized by the Commission in a license issued under section 53 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2073) and part 70 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), no person subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission may possess or own covered fuel. (c) License To Possess or Own Covered Fuel.-- (1) Consultation required prior to issuance.--The Commission shall not issue a license to possess or own covered fuel under section 53 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2073) and part 70 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), unless the Commission has first consulted with the Secretary and the Secretary of State before issuing the license. (2) Prohibition on issuance of license.-- (A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (C), a license to possess or own covered fuel shall not be issued if the Secretary and the Secretary of State make the determination described in subparagraph (B). (B) Determination.-- (i) In general.--The determination referred to in subparagraph (A) is a determination that possession or ownership, as applicable, of covered fuel poses a threat to the national security of the United States that adversely impacts the physical and economic security of the United States. (ii) Joint determination.--A determination described in clause (i) shall be jointly made by the Secretary and the Secretary of State. (iii) Timeline.-- (I) Notice of application.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Commission receives an application for a license to possess or own covered fuel, the Commission shall notify the Secretary and the Secretary of State of the application. (II) Determination.--The Secretary and the Secretary of State shall have a period of 180 days, beginning on the date on which the Commission notifies the Secretary and the Secretary of State under subclause (I) of an application for a license to possess or own covered fuel, in which to make the determination described in clause (i). (III) Commission notification.--On making the determination described in clause (i), the Secretary and the Secretary of State shall immediately notify the Commission. (IV) Congressional notification.-- Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary and the Secretary of State notify the Commission under subclause (III), the Commission shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress of the determination. (V) Public notice.--Not later than 15 days after the date on which the Commission notifies Congress under subclause (IV) of a determination made under clause (i), the Commission shall make that determination publicly available. (C) Effect of no determination.--The prohibition described in subparagraph (A) shall not apply if the Secretary and the Secretary of State do not make the determination described in subparagraph (B) by the date described in clause (iii)(II) of that subparagraph. (d) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section alters any treaty or international agreement in effect on the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 103. EXPORT LICENSE REQUIREMENTS. (a) Definition of Low-Enriched Uranium.--In this section, the term ``low-enriched uranium'' means uranium enriched to less than 20 percent of the uranium-235 isotope. (b) Requirement.--The Commission shall not issue an export license for the transfer of any item described in subsection (d) to a country described in subsection (c) unless the Commission makes a determination that such transfer will not be inimical to the interests of the United States. (c) Countries Described.--A country referred to in subsection (b) is a country that-- (1) has not concluded and ratified an Additional Protocol to its safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency; or (2) has not ratified or acceded to the amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, signed at Vienna and New York March 3, 1980, described in the information circular of the International Atomic Energy Agency numbered INFCIRC/274/Rev.1/Mod.1 and dated May 9, 2016. (d) Items Described.--An item referred to in subsection (b) includes-- (1) unirradiated nuclear fuel containing special nuclear material (as defined in section 11 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014)), excluding low-enriched uranium; (2) a nuclear reactor that uses nuclear fuel described in paragraph (1); and (3) any plant or component listed in Appendix I to part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), that is involved in-- (A) the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements; (B) the separation of plutonium; or (C) the separation of the uranium-233 isotope. (e) Notification.--If the Commission makes a determination under subsection (b) that the transfer of any item described in subsection (d) to a country described in subsection (c) will not be inimical to the interests of the United States, the Commission shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress. TITLE II--EXPANDING NUCLEAR ENERGY THROUGH ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES SEC. 201. ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR PRIZES. Section 103 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (Public Law 115-439; 132 Stat. 5571) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Prizes for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Licensing.-- ``(1) Prize for advanced nuclear reactor licensing.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary is authorized to make, with respect to each award category described in subparagraph (C), an award in an amount described in subparagraph (B) to the first non-Federal entity to which the Commission issues-- ``(i) an operating license for an advanced nuclear reactor under part 50 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), for which an application has not been approved by the Commission as of the date of enactment of this subsection; or ``(ii) a finding required under section 52.103(g) of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), for a combined license for an advanced nuclear reactor-- ``(I) that is issued under subpart C of part 52 of that title (or successor regulations); and ``(II) for which an application has not been approved by the Commission as of the date of enactment of this subsection. ``(B) Amount of award.--An award under subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal to the total amount assessed by the Commission and collected under section 102(b)(2) from the entity receiving the award for costs relating to the issuance of the license described in that subparagraph, including, as applicable, costs relating to the issuance of an associated construction permit described in section 50.23 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), or early site permit (as defined in section 52.1 of that title (or successor regulations)). ``(C) Award categories.--An award under subparagraph (A) may be made for-- ``(i) the first advanced nuclear reactor for which the Commission issues-- ``(I) a license in accordance with clause (i) of subparagraph (A); or ``(II) a finding in accordance with clause (ii) of that subparagraph; ``(ii) an advanced nuclear reactor that-- ``(I) uses isotopes derived from spent nuclear fuel (as defined in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101)) or depleted uranium as fuel for the advanced nuclear reactor; and ``(II) is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause (I) for which the Commission issues-- ``(aa) a license in accordance with clause (i) of subparagraph (A); or ``(bb) a finding in accordance with clause (ii) of that subparagraph; and ``(iii) an advanced nuclear reactor that-- ``(I) operates flexibly to generate electricity or high temperature process heat for nonelectric applications; and ``(II) is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause (I) for which the Commission issues-- ``(aa) a license in accordance with clause (i) of subparagraph (A); or ``(bb) a finding in accordance with clause (ii) of that subparagraph. ``(2) Federal funding limitation.--An award under this subsection shall not exceed the total amount expended (excluding any expenditures made with Federal funds received for the applicable project and an amount equal to the minimum cost-share required under section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352)) by the entity receiving the award for licensing costs relating to the project for which the award is made.''. SEC. 202. REPORT ON UNIQUE LICENSING CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY FOR NONELECTRIC APPLICATIONS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report (referred to in this section as the ``report'') addressing any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to-- (1) the flexible operation of nuclear reactors, such as ramping power output and switching between electricity generation and nonelectric applications; (2) the use of advanced nuclear reactors exclusively for nonelectric applications; and (3) the colocation of nuclear reactors with industrial plants or other facilities. (b) Stakeholder Input.--In developing the report, the Commission shall seek input from-- (1) the Secretary; (2) the nuclear energy industry; (3) technology developers; (4) the industrial, chemical, and medical sectors; (5) nongovernmental organizations; and (6) other public stakeholders. (c) Contents.-- (1) In general.--The report shall describe-- (A) any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to the matters described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a), including, with respect to the nonelectric applications referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) of that subsection, any licensing issues or requirements relating to the use of nuclear energy in-- (i) hydrogen or other liquid and gaseous fuel or chemical production; (ii) water desalination and wastewater treatment; (iii) heat for industrial processes; (iv) district heating; (v) energy storage; (vi) industrial or medical isotope production; and (vii) other applications, as identified by the Commission; (B) options for addressing those issues or requirements-- (i) within the existing regulatory framework; (ii) as part of the technology-inclusive regulatory framework required under subsection (a)(4) of section 103 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2133 note; Public Law 115-439) or described in the report required under subsection (e) of that section (Public Law 115-439; 132 Stat. 5575); or (iii) through a new rulemaking; and (C) the extent to which Commission action is needed to implement any matter described in the report. (2) Cost estimates, budgets, and timeframes.--The report shall include cost estimates, proposed budgets, and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance in the licensing of nuclear reactors for nonelectric applications. SEC. 203. ENABLING PREPARATIONS FOR THE DEMONSTRATION OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTORS ON DEPARTMENT SITES. (a) In General.--Section 102(b)(1)(B) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215(b)(1)(B)) (as amended by section 101(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(v) Costs for-- ``(I) activities to review and approve or disapprove an application for an early site permit (as defined in section 52.1 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation)) to demonstrate an advanced nuclear reactor on a Department of Energy site; and ``(II) pre-application activities relating to an early site permit (as so defined) to demonstrate an advanced nuclear reactor on a Department of Energy site.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2022. TITLE III--PRESERVING EXISTING NUCLEAR ENERGY GENERATION SEC. 301. NUCLEAR REACTOR INCENTIVES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Certified nuclear reactor.--The term ``certified nuclear reactor'' means a nuclear reactor that-- (A) operates in a competitive electricity market; and (B) is certified under subsection (c)(2)(A)(i) to submit a sealed bid in accordance with subsection (d). (2) Credit.--The term ``credit'' means a credit allocated to a certified nuclear reactor under subsection (e)(2). (b) Establishment of Program.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish an emissions avoidance program-- (1) to evaluate nuclear reactors that are projected to cease operations due to economic factors; and (2) to allocate credits to certified nuclear reactors that are selected under paragraph (1)(B) of subsection (e) to receive credits under paragraph (2) of that subsection. (c) Certification.-- (1) Application.-- (A) In general.--In order to be certified under paragraph (2)(A)(i), the owner or operator of a nuclear reactor that is projected to cease operations due to economic factors shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator determines to be appropriate, including-- (i) information on the operating costs necessary to make the examination described in paragraph (2)(A)(ii)(II), including-- (I) the average annual operating loss per megawatt-hour expected to be incurred by the nuclear reactor over the 4-year period for which credits would be allocated; (II) any private or publicly available data with respect to current or projected bulk power market prices; (III) out-of-market revenue streams; (IV) operations and maintenance costs; (V) capital costs, including fuel; and (VI) operational and market risks; (ii) an estimate of the potential incremental emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, and hazardous air pollutants that would result if the nuclear reactor were to cease operations; (iii) information on the source of recovered uranium and the location where the uranium is converted, enriched, and fabricated into fuel assemblies for the nuclear reactor for the 4-year period for which credits would be allocated; and (iv) a detailed plan to sustain operations at the conclusion of the applicable 4-year period for which credits would be allocated-- (I) without receiving additional credits; or (II) with the receipt of additional credits of a lower amount than the credits allocated during that 4-year credit period. (B) Timeline.--The Administrator shall accept applications described in subparagraph (A)-- (i) until the date that is 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) not less frequently than every year thereafter. (2) Determination to certify.-- (A) Determination.-- (i) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the applicable date under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine whether to certify, in accordance with clauses (ii) and (iii), each nuclear reactor for which an application is submitted under subparagraph (A) of that paragraph. (ii) Minimum requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall only certify a nuclear reactor under clause (i) if-- (I) the nuclear reactor has a good safety record, as determined by the Action Matrix of the Commission or the Performance Indicators of the Reactor Oversight Process, such that the nuclear reactor falls under the ``licensee response'' column indicating no current significant safety issues; (II) after considering the information submitted under paragraph (1)(A)(i), the Administrator determines that the nuclear reactor is projected to cease operations due to economic factors; and (III) after considering the estimate submitted under paragraph (1)(A)(ii), the Administrator determines that emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, and hazardous air pollutants would increase if the nuclear reactor were to cease operations and be replaced with other types of power generation. (iii) Priority.--In determining whether to certify a nuclear reactor under clause (i), the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall give priority to a nuclear reactor that uses uranium that is recovered, converted, enriched, and fabricated into fuel assemblies in the United States. (B) Notice.--For each application received under paragraph (1)(A), the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall provide to the applicable owner or operator, as applicable-- (i) a notice of the certification of the applicable nuclear reactor; or (ii) a notice that describes the reasons why the certification of the applicable nuclear reactor was denied. (d) Bidding Process.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Administrator shall establish a deadline by which each certified nuclear reactor shall submit to the Administrator a sealed bid that-- (A) describes the price per megawatt-hour required to maintain operations of the certified nuclear reactor during the 4-year period for which the certified nuclear reactor would receive credits; and (B) includes a commitment, subject to the receipt of credits, to provide a specific number of megawatt- hours of generation during the 4-year period for which credits would be allocated. (2) Requirement.--The deadline established under paragraph (1) shall be not later than 30 days after the first date on which the Administrator has made the determination described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) of subsection (c) with respect to each application submitted under paragraph (1)(A) of that subsection. (e) Allocation.-- (1) Auction.--The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall-- (A) in consultation with the heads of applicable Federal agencies, establish a process for evaluating bids submitted under subsection (d)(1) through an auction process; and (B) select certified nuclear reactors to be allocated credits. (2) Credits.--Subject to subsection (f)(2), on selection under paragraph (1), a certified nuclear reactor shall be allocated credits for a 4-year period beginning on the date of the selection. (3) Requirement.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Administrator shall use the amounts made available for credits under this section to allocate credits to as many certified nuclear reactors as possible. (f) Renewal.-- (1) In general.--The owner or operator of a certified nuclear reactor may seek to recertify the nuclear reactor in accordance with this section. (2) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Administrator may not allocate any credits after September 30, 2027. (g) Additional Requirements.-- (1) Audit.--During the 4-year period beginning on the date on which a certified nuclear reactor first receives a credit, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall periodically audit the certified nuclear reactor. (2) Recapture.--The Administrator shall, by regulation, provide for the recapture of the allocation of any credit to a certified nuclear reactor that, during the period described in paragraph (1)-- (A) terminates operations; or (B) does not operate at an annual loss in the absence of an allocation of credits to the certified nuclear reactor. (3) Confidentiality.--The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall establish procedures to ensure that any confidential, private, proprietary, or privileged information that is included in a sealed bid submitted under this section is not publicly disclosed or otherwise improperly used. (h) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2025, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report with respect to the credits allocated to certified nuclear reactors, which shall include-- (1) an evaluation of the effectiveness of the credits in avoiding emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, particulate matter, and hazardous air pollutants while ensuring grid reliability; (2) a quantification of the ratepayer savings achieved under this section; and (3) any recommendations to renew or expand the credits. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027. SEC. 302. REPORT ON LESSONS LEARNED DURING THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and make publicly available a report on actions taken by the Commission during the public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19. (b) Contents.--The report under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) an identification of the processes, procedures, and other regulatory policies that were revised or temporarily suspended during the public health emergency described in subsection (a); (2) a review of actions, if any, taken by the Commission that examines how any revision or temporary suspension of a process, procedure, or other regulatory policy identified under paragraph (1) may or may not have compromised the ability of the Commission to license and regulate the civilian use of radioactive materials in the United States to protect public health and safety, promote the common defense and security, and protect the environment; (3) a description of any process efficiencies or challenges that resulted from the matters identified under paragraph (1); (4) a discussion of lessons learned from the matters described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3); (5) a list of actions that the Commission may take to incorporate into the licensing activities and regulations of the Commission, without compromising the mission of the Commission-- (A) the lessons described in paragraph (4); and (B) the information provided under paragraphs (2) and (3); and (6) a description of when the actions described in paragraph (5) may be implemented. SEC. 303. INVESTMENT BY ALLIES. (a) In General.--The prohibitions against issuing certain licenses for utilization facilities to certain corporations and other entities described in the second sentence of section 103 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2133(d)) and the second sentence of section 104 d. of that Act (42 U.S.C. 2134(d)) shall not apply to an entity described in subsection (b) if the Commission determines that issuance of the applicable license to that entity is not inimical to-- (1) the common defense and security; or (2) the health and safety of the public. (b) Entities Described.--An entity referred to in subsection (a) is a corporation or other entity that is owned, controlled, or dominated by-- (1) the government of-- (A) a country that is a member of the Group of Seven as of November 25, 2020, which includes the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Japan, France, and Italy; or (B) the Republic of Korea; (2) a corporation that is incorporated in a country described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1); or (3) an alien who is a national of a country described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of paragraph (1). (c) Technical Amendment.--Section 103 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2133(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``any any'' and inserting ``any''. (d) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section affects the requirements of section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565). TITLE IV--REVITALIZING AMERICA'S NUCLEAR SUPPLY CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKFORCE SEC. 401. REPORT ON ADVANCED METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY APPLICATIONS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report (referred to in this section as the ``report'') on manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications. (b) Stakeholder Input.--In developing the report, the Commission shall seek input from-- (1) the Secretary; (2) the nuclear energy industry; (3) National Laboratories; (4) institutions of higher education; (5) nuclear and manufacturing technology developers; (6) the manufacturing and construction industries; (7) standards development organizations; (8) labor unions; (9) nongovernmental organizations; and (10) other public stakeholders. (c) Contents.-- (1) In general.--The report shall-- (A) examine any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to the use of innovative-- (i) advanced manufacturing processes; and (ii) advanced construction techniques; (B) examine-- (i) the requirements for nuclear-grade components in manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications; (ii) opportunities to use standard materials, parts, or components in manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications; and (iii) opportunities to use standard materials that are in compliance with existing codes to provide acceptable approaches to support or encapsulate new materials that do not yet have applicable codes; (C) identify any safety aspects of innovative advanced manufacturing processes and advanced construction techniques that are not addressed by existing codes and standards, so that generic guidance may be updated or created, as necessary; (D) identify options for addressing the issues, requirements, and opportunities examined under subparagraphs (A) and (B)-- (i) within the existing regulatory framework; or (ii) through a new rulemaking; and (E) describe the extent to which Commission action is needed to implement any matter described in the report. (2) Cost estimates, budgets, and timeframes.--The report shall include cost estimates, proposed budgets, and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance for manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications. SEC. 402. NUCLEAR ENERGY TRAINEESHIP. Section 313 of division C of the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (42 U.S.C. 16274a), is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Nuclear Regulatory''; (2) in subsection (b)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and subsection (c)'' after ``paragraph (2)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (5); and (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) Advanced nuclear reactor.--The term `advanced nuclear reactor' has the meaning given the term in section 951(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271(b)). ``(2) Commission.--The term `Commission' means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ``(3) Institution of higher education.--The term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801). ``(4) National laboratory.--The term `National Laboratory' has the meaning given the term in section 951(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271(b)).''; (4) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``Nuclear Regulatory''; (5) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and (6) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Nuclear Energy Traineeship Subprogram.-- ``(1) In general.--The Commission shall establish, as a subprogram of the Program, a nuclear energy traineeship subprogram under which the Commission, in coordination with institutions of higher education and trade schools, shall competitively award traineeships that provide focused training to meet critical mission needs of the Commission and nuclear workforce needs, including needs relating to-- ``(A) nuclear criticality safety; and ``(B) the nuclear tradecraft workforce. ``(2) Requirements.--In carrying out the nuclear energy traineeship subprogram described in paragraph (1), the Commission shall-- ``(A) coordinate with the Secretary of Energy to prioritize the funding of traineeships that focus on-- ``(i) nuclear workforce needs; and ``(ii) critical mission needs of the Commission; ``(B) encourage appropriate partnerships among-- ``(i) National Laboratories; ``(ii) institutions of higher education; ``(iii) trade schools; and ``(iv) the nuclear energy industry; and ``(C) on an annual basis, evaluate nuclear workforce needs for the purpose of implementing traineeships in focused topical areas that-- ``(i) address the workforce needs of the nuclear energy community; and ``(ii) support critical mission needs of the Commission.''. TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS SEC. 501. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL AND HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE INVENTORY IN THE UNITED STATES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) High-level radioactive waste.--The term ``high-level radioactive waste'' has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101). (2) Spent nuclear fuel.--The term ``spent nuclear fuel'' has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101). (3) Standard contract.--The term ``standard contract'' has the meaning given the term ``contract'' in section 961.3 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (b) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2023, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes-- (1) the annual and cumulative amount of payments made by the United States to the holder of a standard contract due to a partial breach of contract under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) resulting in financial damages to the holder; (2) the amount spent by the Department to reduce future payments projected to be made by the United States to any holder of a standard contract due to a partial breach of contract under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.); (3) the cumulative amount spent by the Department to store, manage, and dispose of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the United States as of the date of the report; (4) the projected lifecycle costs to store, manage, transport, and dispose of the projected inventory of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the United States, including spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste expected to be generated from existing reactors through 2050; (5) any mechanisms for better accounting of liabilities for the lifecycle costs of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the United States; and (6) any recommendations for improving the methods used by the Department for the accounting of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste costs and liabilities. SEC. 502. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPERFUND ACTIONS AT ABANDONED MINING SITES ON TRIBAL LAND. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible non-npl site.--The term ``eligible non-NPL site'' means a site that-- (A) is not on the National Priorities List; but (B) the Administrator determines would be eligible for listing on the National Priorities List based on the presence of hazards from contamination at the site, applying the hazard ranking system described in section 105(c) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9605(c)). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term ``Indian tribe'' in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601). (3) National priorities list.--The term ``National Priorities List'' means the National Priorities List developed by the President in accordance with section 105(a)(8)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9605(a)(8)(B)). (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2031, to remain available until expended-- (1) $97,000,000 to the Administrator to carry out this section (except for subsection (d)); and (2) $3,000,000 to the Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to carry out subsection (d). (c) Uses of Amounts.--Amounts appropriated under subsection (b)(1) shall be used by the Administrator-- (1) to carry out removal actions on abandoned mine land located on Tribal land; (2) to carry out remedial actions on abandoned mine land located on Tribal land at-- (A) eligible non-NPL sites; and (B) sites listed on the National Priorities List; and (3) to make grants under subsection (e). (d) Health Assessments.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, in coordination with Tribal health authorities, shall perform 1 or more health assessments at each eligible non-NPL site that is located on Tribal land. (e) Grants for Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator may use amounts appropriated under subsection (b)(1) to make grants to Indian Tribes on whose land is located an eligible non-NPL site. (2) Use of grant funds.--A grant under paragraph (1) shall be used in accordance with the second sentence of section 117(e)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9617(e)(1)). (3) Limitations.--A grant under paragraph (1) shall be governed by the rules, procedures, and limitations described in section 117(e)(2) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9617(e)(2)), except that-- (A) ``Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency'' shall be substituted for ``President'' each place it appears in that section; and (B) in the first sentence of that section, ``under section 502 of the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2021'' shall be substituted for ``under this subsection''. (f) Statute of Limitations.--If a remedial action described in subsection (c)(2) is scheduled at an eligible non-NPL site, no action may be commenced for damages (as defined in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601)) with respect to that eligible non-NPL site unless the action is commenced within the timeframe provided for such actions with respect to facilities on the National Priorities List in the first sentence of the matter following subparagraph (B) of section 113(g)(1) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 9613(g)(1)). (g) Coordination.--The Administrator shall coordinate with the Indian Tribe on whose land the applicable site is located in-- (1) selecting and prioritizing sites for removal actions and remedial actions under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c); and (2) carrying out those removal actions and remedial actions. SEC. 503. NUCLEAR CLOSURE COMMUNITIES. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Community advisory board.--The term ``community advisory board'' means a community committee or other advisory organization that aims to foster communication and information exchange between a licensee planning for and involved in decommissioning activities and members of the community that decommissioning activities may affect. (2) Decommission.--The term ``decommission'' has the meaning given the term in section 50.2 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (3) Eligible recipient.--The term ``eligible recipient'' has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122). (4) Licensee.--The term ``licensee'' has the meaning given the term in section 50.2 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (5) Nuclear closure community.--The term ``nuclear closure community'' means a unit of local government, including a county, city, town, village, school district, or special district that has been impacted, or reasonably demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that it will be impacted, by a nuclear power plant licensed by the Commission that has ceased operation or has provided a written notification to the Commission that it will cease operations as of the date of enactment of this Act. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. (b) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a grant program to provide grants to eligible recipients-- (1) to assist with economic development in nuclear closure communities; and (2) to fund community advisory boards in nuclear closure communities. (c) Requirement.--In carrying out this section, to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall implement the recommendations described in the report submitted to Congress under section 108 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (Public Law 115-439; 132 Stat. 5577) entitled ``Best Practices for Establishment and Operation of Local Community Advisory Boards Associated with Decommissioning Activities at Nuclear Power Plants''. (d) Distribution of Funds.--The Secretary shall establish a formula to ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, geographic diversity among grant recipients under this section. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary-- (A) to carry out subsection (b)(1), $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027; and (B) to carry out subsection (b)(2), $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024. (2) Availability.--Amounts made available under this section shall remain available for a period of 5 years beginning on the date on which the amounts are made available. (3) No offset.--None of the funds made available under this section may be used to offset the funding for any other Federal program. SEC. 504. REPORT ON CORPORATE SUPPORT. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and make publicly available a report that describes-- (1) the progress on the implementation of section 102(a)(3) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215(a)(3)); and (2) whether the Commission is meeting and is expected to meet the total budget authority caps required for corporate support under that section. SEC. 505. TECHNICAL CORRECTION. Section 104 c. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2134(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking the third sentence and inserting the following: ``(3) Limitation on utilization facilities.--The Commission may issue a license under this section for a utilization facility useful in the conduct of research and development activities of the types specified in section 31 if-- ``(A) not more than 75 percent of the annual costs to the licensee of owning and operating the facility are devoted to the sale, other than for research and development or education and training, of-- ``(i) nonenergy services; ``(ii) energy; or ``(iii) a combination of nonenergy services and energy; and ``(B) not more than 50 percent of the annual costs to the licensee of owning and operating the facility are devoted to the sale of energy.''; (2) in the second sentence, by striking ``The Commission'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Regulation.--The Commission''; and (3) by striking ``c. The Commission'' and inserting the following: ``c. Research and Development Activities.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Commission''. <all>

American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2021

A bill to reestablish United States global leadership in nuclear energy, revitalize domestic nuclear energy supply chain infrastructure, support the licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.

American Nuclear Infrastructure Act of 2021

Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore

R

WV

This bill provides support and incentives for nuclear infrastructure, addresses the uranium supply chain, and sets forth related requirements.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. Definitions. 101. International nuclear reactor export and innovation activities. Export license requirements. Nuclear reactor incentives. Report on lessons learned during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications. Annual report on the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the United States. Authorization of appropriations for superfund actions at abandoned mining sites on Tribal land. Nuclear closure communities. Sec. 2. (2) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 2215 note; Public Law 115-439). (5) Appropriate committees of Congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (7) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (8) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Energy. (11) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 102. (ii) Joint determination.--A determination described in clause (i) shall be jointly made by the Secretary and the Secretary of State. 103. (a) Definition of Low-Enriched Uranium.--In this section, the term ``low-enriched uranium'' means uranium enriched to less than 20 percent of the uranium-235 isotope. 16352)) by the entity receiving the award for licensing costs relating to the project for which the award is made.''. (2) Credit.--The term ``credit'' means a credit allocated to a certified nuclear reactor under subsection (e)(2). (2) Determination to certify.-- (A) Determination.-- (i) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the applicable date under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine whether to certify, in accordance with clauses (ii) and (iii), each nuclear reactor for which an application is submitted under subparagraph (A) of that paragraph. 2133(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``any any'' and inserting ``any''. 16271(b)). 10101). (3) Standard contract.--The term ``standard contract'' has the meaning given the term ``contract'' in section 961.3 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (3) National priorities list.--The term ``National Priorities List'' means the National Priorities List developed by the President in accordance with section 105(a)(8)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. (e) Grants for Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator may use amounts appropriated under subsection (b)(1) to make grants to Indian Tribes on whose land is located an eligible non-NPL site. (2) Availability.--Amounts made available under this section shall remain available for a period of 5 years beginning on the date on which the amounts are made available. Section 104 c. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C.

1. Definitions. 101. International nuclear reactor export and innovation activities. Export license requirements. Nuclear reactor incentives. Report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications. Annual report on the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the United States. Authorization of appropriations for superfund actions at abandoned mining sites on Tribal land. Nuclear closure communities. Sec. 2. (2) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 2215 note; Public Law 115-439). (7) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 102. (ii) Joint determination.--A determination described in clause (i) shall be jointly made by the Secretary and the Secretary of State. 103. (a) Definition of Low-Enriched Uranium.--In this section, the term ``low-enriched uranium'' means uranium enriched to less than 20 percent of the uranium-235 isotope. 16352)) by the entity receiving the award for licensing costs relating to the project for which the award is made.''. (2) Credit.--The term ``credit'' means a credit allocated to a certified nuclear reactor under subsection (e)(2). (2) Determination to certify.-- (A) Determination.-- (i) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the applicable date under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine whether to certify, in accordance with clauses (ii) and (iii), each nuclear reactor for which an application is submitted under subparagraph (A) of that paragraph. 2133(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``any any'' and inserting ``any''. 16271(b)). (3) Standard contract.--The term ``standard contract'' has the meaning given the term ``contract'' in section 961.3 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). (3) National priorities list.--The term ``National Priorities List'' means the National Priorities List developed by the President in accordance with section 105(a)(8)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. (2) Availability.--Amounts made available under this section shall remain available for a period of 5 years beginning on the date on which the amounts are made available. Section 104 c. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. Definitions. 101. International nuclear reactor export and innovation activities. Denial of certain domestic licenses for national security purposes. Export license requirements. Nuclear reactor incentives. Report on lessons learned during the COVID-19 public health emergency. TITLE IV--REVITALIZING AMERICA'S NUCLEAR SUPPLY CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKFORCE Sec. Report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications. Nuclear energy traineeship. Annual report on the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the United States. Authorization of appropriations for superfund actions at abandoned mining sites on Tribal land. Nuclear closure communities. Report on corporate support. Sec. 2. (2) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 2215 note; Public Law 115-439). (5) Appropriate committees of Congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (7) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (8) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Energy. (11) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 102. (ii) Joint determination.--A determination described in clause (i) shall be jointly made by the Secretary and the Secretary of State. 103. (a) Definition of Low-Enriched Uranium.--In this section, the term ``low-enriched uranium'' means uranium enriched to less than 20 percent of the uranium-235 isotope. 16352)) by the entity receiving the award for licensing costs relating to the project for which the award is made.''. (2) Cost estimates, budgets, and timeframes.--The report shall include cost estimates, proposed budgets, and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance in the licensing of nuclear reactors for nonelectric applications. (2) Credit.--The term ``credit'' means a credit allocated to a certified nuclear reactor under subsection (e)(2). (2) Determination to certify.-- (A) Determination.-- (i) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the applicable date under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine whether to certify, in accordance with clauses (ii) and (iii), each nuclear reactor for which an application is submitted under subparagraph (A) of that paragraph. (d) Bidding Process.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Administrator shall establish a deadline by which each certified nuclear reactor shall submit to the Administrator a sealed bid that-- (A) describes the price per megawatt-hour required to maintain operations of the certified nuclear reactor during the 4-year period for which the certified nuclear reactor would receive credits; and (B) includes a commitment, subject to the receipt of credits, to provide a specific number of megawatt- hours of generation during the 4-year period for which credits would be allocated. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19. 2133(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``any any'' and inserting ``any''. 16271(b)). 10101). (3) Standard contract.--The term ``standard contract'' has the meaning given the term ``contract'' in section 961.3 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). 502. 9601). (3) National priorities list.--The term ``National Priorities List'' means the National Priorities List developed by the President in accordance with section 105(a)(8)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. (e) Grants for Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator may use amounts appropriated under subsection (b)(1) to make grants to Indian Tribes on whose land is located an eligible non-NPL site. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary-- (A) to carry out subsection (b)(1), $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027; and (B) to carry out subsection (b)(2), $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024. (2) Availability.--Amounts made available under this section shall remain available for a period of 5 years beginning on the date on which the amounts are made available. Section 104 c. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C.

SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. Definitions. TITLE I--REESTABLISHING AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Sec. 101. International nuclear reactor export and innovation activities. Denial of certain domestic licenses for national security purposes. Export license requirements. Nuclear reactor incentives. Report on lessons learned during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Investment by allies. TITLE IV--REVITALIZING AMERICA'S NUCLEAR SUPPLY CHAIN INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKFORCE Sec. Report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications. Nuclear energy traineeship. TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS Sec. Annual report on the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the United States. Authorization of appropriations for superfund actions at abandoned mining sites on Tribal land. Nuclear closure communities. Report on corporate support. Sec. 2. (2) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 2215 note; Public Law 115-439). (5) Appropriate committees of Congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. (7) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (8) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Energy. (11) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 102. (ii) Joint determination.--A determination described in clause (i) shall be jointly made by the Secretary and the Secretary of State. (d) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section alters any treaty or international agreement in effect on the date of enactment of this Act. 103. (a) Definition of Low-Enriched Uranium.--In this section, the term ``low-enriched uranium'' means uranium enriched to less than 20 percent of the uranium-235 isotope. 201. 16352)) by the entity receiving the award for licensing costs relating to the project for which the award is made.''. 202. (b) Stakeholder Input.--In developing the report, the Commission shall seek input from-- (1) the Secretary; (2) the nuclear energy industry; (3) technology developers; (4) the industrial, chemical, and medical sectors; (5) nongovernmental organizations; and (6) other public stakeholders. 5575); or (iii) through a new rulemaking; and (C) the extent to which Commission action is needed to implement any matter described in the report. (2) Cost estimates, budgets, and timeframes.--The report shall include cost estimates, proposed budgets, and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance in the licensing of nuclear reactors for nonelectric applications. 203. 301. (2) Credit.--The term ``credit'' means a credit allocated to a certified nuclear reactor under subsection (e)(2). (2) Determination to certify.-- (A) Determination.-- (i) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the applicable date under subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine whether to certify, in accordance with clauses (ii) and (iii), each nuclear reactor for which an application is submitted under subparagraph (A) of that paragraph. (d) Bidding Process.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Administrator shall establish a deadline by which each certified nuclear reactor shall submit to the Administrator a sealed bid that-- (A) describes the price per megawatt-hour required to maintain operations of the certified nuclear reactor during the 4-year period for which the certified nuclear reactor would receive credits; and (B) includes a commitment, subject to the receipt of credits, to provide a specific number of megawatt- hours of generation during the 4-year period for which credits would be allocated. 302. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19. 303. 2133(d)) is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ``any any'' and inserting ``any''. 401. 402. 16271(b)). 501. 10101). (3) Standard contract.--The term ``standard contract'' has the meaning given the term ``contract'' in section 961.3 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation). 502. 9601). (3) National priorities list.--The term ``National Priorities List'' means the National Priorities List developed by the President in accordance with section 105(a)(8)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. (e) Grants for Technical Assistance.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator may use amounts appropriated under subsection (b)(1) to make grants to Indian Tribes on whose land is located an eligible non-NPL site. 5577) entitled ``Best Practices for Establishment and Operation of Local Community Advisory Boards Associated with Decommissioning Activities at Nuclear Power Plants''. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.-- (1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary-- (A) to carry out subsection (b)(1), $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027; and (B) to carry out subsection (b)(2), $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024. (2) Availability.--Amounts made available under this section shall remain available for a period of 5 years beginning on the date on which the amounts are made available. (3) No offset.--None of the funds made available under this section may be used to offset the funding for any other Federal program. Section 104 c. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2134(c)) is amended-- (1) by striking the third sentence and inserting the following: ``(3) Limitation on utilization facilities.--The Commission may issue a license under this section for a utilization facility useful in the conduct of research and development activities of the types specified in section 31 if-- ``(A) not more than 75 percent of the annual costs to the licensee of owning and operating the facility are devoted to the sale, other than for research and development or education and training, of-- ``(i) nonenergy services; ``(ii) energy; or ``(iii) a combination of nonenergy services and energy; and ``(B) not more than 50 percent of the annual costs to the licensee of owning and operating the facility are devoted to the sale of energy.

H.R.5482

Immigration

Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021 This bill authorizes special immigrant visas for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who were selected for certain educational and cultural exchange programs. Specifically, a citizen or national of Afghanistan (and any accompanying spouse or child of such an individual) may be eligible for a special immigrant visa if the individual was selected on or after October 7, 2001, to participate in a qualifying educational or cultural exchange program administered by the Department of State, including the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program.

To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act to provide special immigrant visas to certain Fullbright Scholars, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR CERTAIN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS. Section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (5) through (15), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) Fulbright scholars as a principal alien.-- ``(A) In general.--An alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien-- ``(i) is a citizen or national of Afghanistan; and ``(ii) was selected on or after October 7, 2001, to participate in-- ``(I) the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program authorized under section 102 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2452(a)(1)) including the Fulbright Scholar-in- Residence Grants and the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program; ``(II) the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program pursuant to section 112(a)(2) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(2)); ``(III) the International Visitors Leadership Program pursuant to section 112(a)(3) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(3)); or ``(IV) any other educational or cultural exchange activity administered by the Secretary of State pursuant to sections 102 or 112 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2452; 22 U.S.C. 2460) for which the Secretary determines that a participating alien is eligible for a special immigrant visa under this paragraph. ``(B) Spouse or child.-- ``(i) Is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) is accompanying or following to join the principal alien in the United States. ``(C) Numerical limitations.--A principal alien provided special immigrant status under this paragraph shall not count towards the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section pursuant to paragraph (3)(F) but may, as applicable, count towards the total number of principal aliens who have received a visa under the unused balance of visas pursuant to subparagraph (D) or (E) of paragraph (3).''. <all>

Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021

To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act to provide special immigrant visas to certain Fullbright Scholars, and for other purposes.

Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021

Rep. Garamendi, John

D

CA

This bill authorizes special immigrant visas for qualifying citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who were selected for certain educational and cultural exchange programs. Specifically, a citizen or national of Afghanistan (and any accompanying spouse or child of such an individual) may be eligible for a special immigrant visa if the individual was selected on or after October 7, 2001, to participate in a qualifying educational or cultural exchange program administered by the Department of State, including the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program.

To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act to provide special immigrant visas to certain Fullbright Scholars, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR CERTAIN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS. Section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (5) through (15), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) Fulbright scholars as a principal alien.-- ``(A) In general.--An alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien-- ``(i) is a citizen or national of Afghanistan; and ``(ii) was selected on or after October 7, 2001, to participate in-- ``(I) the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program authorized under section 102 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2452(a)(1)) including the Fulbright Scholar-in- Residence Grants and the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program; ``(II) the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program pursuant to section 112(a)(2) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(2)); ``(III) the International Visitors Leadership Program pursuant to section 112(a)(3) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(3)); or ``(IV) any other educational or cultural exchange activity administered by the Secretary of State pursuant to sections 102 or 112 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2452; 22 U.S.C. 2460) for which the Secretary determines that a participating alien is eligible for a special immigrant visa under this paragraph. ``(B) Spouse or child.-- ``(i) Is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) is accompanying or following to join the principal alien in the United States. ``(C) Numerical limitations.--A principal alien provided special immigrant status under this paragraph shall not count towards the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section pursuant to paragraph (3)(F) but may, as applicable, count towards the total number of principal aliens who have received a visa under the unused balance of visas pursuant to subparagraph (D) or (E) of paragraph (3).''. <all>

To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act to provide special immigrant visas to certain Fullbright Scholars, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR CERTAIN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS. Section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (5) through (15), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) Fulbright scholars as a principal alien.-- ``(A) In general.--An alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien-- ``(i) is a citizen or national of Afghanistan; and ``(ii) was selected on or after October 7, 2001, to participate in-- ``(I) the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program authorized under section 102 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2452(a)(1)) including the Fulbright Scholar-in- Residence Grants and the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program; ``(II) the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program pursuant to section 112(a)(2) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(3)); or ``(IV) any other educational or cultural exchange activity administered by the Secretary of State pursuant to sections 102 or 112 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2452; 22 U.S.C. 2460) for which the Secretary determines that a participating alien is eligible for a special immigrant visa under this paragraph. ``(B) Spouse or child.-- ``(i) Is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) is accompanying or following to join the principal alien in the United States. ``(C) Numerical limitations.--A principal alien provided special immigrant status under this paragraph shall not count towards the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section pursuant to paragraph (3)(F) but may, as applicable, count towards the total number of principal aliens who have received a visa under the unused balance of visas pursuant to subparagraph (D) or (E) of paragraph (3).''.

To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act to provide special immigrant visas to certain Fullbright Scholars, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR CERTAIN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS. Section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (5) through (15), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) Fulbright scholars as a principal alien.-- ``(A) In general.--An alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien-- ``(i) is a citizen or national of Afghanistan; and ``(ii) was selected on or after October 7, 2001, to participate in-- ``(I) the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program authorized under section 102 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2452(a)(1)) including the Fulbright Scholar-in- Residence Grants and the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program; ``(II) the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program pursuant to section 112(a)(2) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(2)); ``(III) the International Visitors Leadership Program pursuant to section 112(a)(3) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(3)); or ``(IV) any other educational or cultural exchange activity administered by the Secretary of State pursuant to sections 102 or 112 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2452; 22 U.S.C. 2460) for which the Secretary determines that a participating alien is eligible for a special immigrant visa under this paragraph. ``(B) Spouse or child.-- ``(i) Is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) is accompanying or following to join the principal alien in the United States. ``(C) Numerical limitations.--A principal alien provided special immigrant status under this paragraph shall not count towards the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section pursuant to paragraph (3)(F) but may, as applicable, count towards the total number of principal aliens who have received a visa under the unused balance of visas pursuant to subparagraph (D) or (E) of paragraph (3).''. <all>

To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act to provide special immigrant visas to certain Fullbright Scholars, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISAS FOR CERTAIN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS. Section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (14) as paragraphs (5) through (15), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) Fulbright scholars as a principal alien.-- ``(A) In general.--An alien is described in this subparagraph if the alien-- ``(i) is a citizen or national of Afghanistan; and ``(ii) was selected on or after October 7, 2001, to participate in-- ``(I) the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program authorized under section 102 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2452(a)(1)) including the Fulbright Scholar-in- Residence Grants and the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program; ``(II) the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program pursuant to section 112(a)(2) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(2)); ``(III) the International Visitors Leadership Program pursuant to section 112(a)(3) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2460(a)(3)); or ``(IV) any other educational or cultural exchange activity administered by the Secretary of State pursuant to sections 102 or 112 of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2452; 22 U.S.C. 2460) for which the Secretary determines that a participating alien is eligible for a special immigrant visa under this paragraph. ``(B) Spouse or child.-- ``(i) Is the spouse or child of a principal alien described in subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) is accompanying or following to join the principal alien in the United States. ``(C) Numerical limitations.--A principal alien provided special immigrant status under this paragraph shall not count towards the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section pursuant to paragraph (3)(F) but may, as applicable, count towards the total number of principal aliens who have received a visa under the unused balance of visas pursuant to subparagraph (D) or (E) of paragraph (3).''. <all>

S.2095

Crime and Law Enforcement

Emergency Grants of Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2021 or the Emergency GRACE Act This bill sets forth provisions to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19 in federal correctional facilities (e.g., prisons) and state prison systems. Among the provisions, the bill Additionally, the bill provides FY2021 and FY2022 supplemental appropriations to help state prison systems expand testing of inmates and facilitate the compassionate release of high-risk inmates. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Emergency Grants of Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2021'' or the ``Emergency GRACE Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. (2) Public health emergency.--The term ``public health emergency''-- (A) means a public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d); and (B) includes-- (i) a public health emergency declared by the Governor of a State or territory in which a Bureau of Prisons facility is located; and (ii) the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020, in response to COVID-19. SEC. 3. EXPEDITED COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (a) Authority.--For purposes of a motion filed under section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, during any period for which a public health emergency is in effect, the requirement to exhaust all administrative rights or the 30-day waiting period described in section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, shall not apply. (b) Identifying Compassionate Release Cases.--The Director shall-- (1) identify defendants who are at a higher risk of death, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including-- (A) defendants over the age of 60; (B) defendants with a terminal illness, as defined in section 3582(d)(1) of title 18, United States Code; and (C) defendants with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer; (2) upon a written request by a defendant for the medical records of the defendant, or in the case of the defendant's attorney, a request for the medical records of the defendant that declares under the penalty of perjury that the records are being sought in connection with a motion under subsection (a), promptly release all medical records from the year preceding the request to the parties specified in the request, including the court, the defendant, and any individual acting on the defendant's behalf; (3) ensure that there are adequate numbers of Bureau of Prison employees to carry out paragraph (1); and (4) provide guidance to Bureau of Prison employees consistent with public health and safety recommendations to prevent the spread of the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. (d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. (e) Conforming Amendments to Section 3582 of Title 18, United States Code.--Section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including a case involving an offense committed on or before November 1, 1987'' after ``case''; and (2) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``or the lapse of 30 days from the receipt of such a request by the warden of the defendant's facility'' and inserting ``, or upon the lapse of 30 days from date on which the defendant submits a request for a reduction in sentence to the warden of the facility in which the defendant is imprisoned''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``70 years of age'' and inserting ``60 years of age''. SEC. 4. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. (b) Temporary Furlough or Transfer.-- (1) In general.--During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons be furloughed or transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such furlough or transfer to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the correctional facility in which the individual is held. (2) Factors to be considered.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the court may consider factors such as-- (A) whether an individual filed a motion for a reduction of sentence under section 3(a); (B) the risk to the health and safety of the facility in which the individual is held, including an outbreak of a highly contagious virus or disease; and (C) the safety of the community in which a person will be released. SEC. 5. ALLOWING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MEDICAID FOR INMATES DURING 30-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING RELEASE. The subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396d(a)) is amended by inserting ``and except during the 30-day period preceding the date of release of such individual from such public institution'' after ``medical institution''. SEC. 6. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (a) Required Action To Stop the Spread of Coronavirus.-- The Director shall require that all Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities, follow the Centers for Disease Control recommended procedures for limiting the spread of the coronavirus, including robust and ongoing testing, providing adequate soap, medical care, comprehensive sanitation and cleaning of facilities, personal protective equipment, and other safety measures provided free of charge to-- (1) individuals who are incarcerated or detained in a Bureau of Prisons facility, including all contract facilities; and (2) individuals who work or volunteer in a Bureau of Prisons facility, including all contract facilities. (b) Plans and Procedures.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall-- (1) release information about plans and procedures to address the coronavirus within Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities; (2) update the number of coronavirus cases that exist in Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities, and provide daily updates of the number; (3) begin the process of testing-- (A) all individuals who are incarcerated or detained in a Bureau of Prisons facility or a contract facility; and (B) all individuals who work or volunteer in a Bureau of Prisons facility or contract facility; (4) provide prompt and accurate information about the number of coronavirus fatalities; (5) inform attorneys, families, and friends of inmates in custody when individuals are potentially exposed to or test positive with coronavirus and continue to provide timely, up- to-date information about the health of loved ones; (6) provide information about visitation, communication policies, and lockdowns; and (7) give updates on healthcare services being provided. SEC. 7. EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE SENTENCING REDUCTIONS ON THE BASIS OF AGE OR MEDICAL CONDITION. There are hereby appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for additional amounts for the Department of Justice for ``State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance'', $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus, domestically or internationally, to be awarded pursuant to the formula allocation (adjusted in proportion to the relative amounts statutorily designated therefor) that was used in fiscal year 2020 for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program as authorized by subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Acts of 1968 (``1968 Act''): Provided, That the amounts awarded to State Administering Agencies shall be awarded to the corrections departments or agency of each State and territory of the United States for the purpose of identifying State inmates who are at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including inmates over the age of 60, inmates with a terminal illness, and inmates with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer, and for the purpose of testing inmates for the coronavirus, and assisting such inmates in the preparation, drafting, and submission of requests for compassionate release, medical or elderly parole, or other sentence reductions on the basis of age or medical condition pursuant to relevant State law: Provided further, That the allocation provisions under subsections (a) through (e) of section 505 and the special rules for Puerto Rico under section 505(g) and section 1001(c) of the 1968 Act, shall not apply to the amount provided under this section: Provided further, That awards hereunder, shall not be subject to restrictions or special conditions that are the same as (or substantially similar to) those, imposed on awards under such subpart in fiscal year 2018, that forbid interference with Federal law enforcement: Provided further, That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. <all>

Emergency Grants of Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2021

A bill to expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk.

Emergency Grants of Release And Compassion Effectively Act of 2021

Sen. Schatz, Brian

D

HI

This bill sets forth provisions to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19 in federal correctional facilities (e.g., prisons) and state prison systems. Among the provisions, the bill Additionally, the bill provides FY2021 and FY2022 supplemental appropriations to help state prison systems expand testing of inmates and facilitate the compassionate release of high-risk inmates. The supplemental appropriations are designated as emergency spending, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

SHORT TITLE. 2. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. 3. EXPEDITED COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. (e) Conforming Amendments to Section 3582 of Title 18, United States Code.--Section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including a case involving an offense committed on or before November 1, 1987'' after ``case''; and (2) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``or the lapse of 30 days from the receipt of such a request by the warden of the defendant's facility'' and inserting ``, or upon the lapse of 30 days from date on which the defendant submits a request for a reduction in sentence to the warden of the facility in which the defendant is imprisoned''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``70 years of age'' and inserting ``60 years of age''. 4. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. 5. ALLOWING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MEDICAID FOR INMATES DURING 30-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING RELEASE. 6. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (b) Plans and Procedures.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall-- (1) release information about plans and procedures to address the coronavirus within Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities; (2) update the number of coronavirus cases that exist in Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities, and provide daily updates of the number; (3) begin the process of testing-- (A) all individuals who are incarcerated or detained in a Bureau of Prisons facility or a contract facility; and (B) all individuals who work or volunteer in a Bureau of Prisons facility or contract facility; (4) provide prompt and accurate information about the number of coronavirus fatalities; (5) inform attorneys, families, and friends of inmates in custody when individuals are potentially exposed to or test positive with coronavirus and continue to provide timely, up- to-date information about the health of loved ones; (6) provide information about visitation, communication policies, and lockdowns; and (7) give updates on healthcare services being provided. SEC. 7.

SHORT TITLE. 2. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. 3. EXPEDITED COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. (e) Conforming Amendments to Section 3582 of Title 18, United States Code.--Section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including a case involving an offense committed on or before November 1, 1987'' after ``case''; and (2) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``or the lapse of 30 days from the receipt of such a request by the warden of the defendant's facility'' and inserting ``, or upon the lapse of 30 days from date on which the defendant submits a request for a reduction in sentence to the warden of the facility in which the defendant is imprisoned''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``70 years of age'' and inserting ``60 years of age''. 4. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. 5. ALLOWING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MEDICAID FOR INMATES DURING 30-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING RELEASE. 6. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. SEC. 7.

SHORT TITLE. 2. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. 3. EXPEDITED COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. (e) Conforming Amendments to Section 3582 of Title 18, United States Code.--Section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including a case involving an offense committed on or before November 1, 1987'' after ``case''; and (2) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``or the lapse of 30 days from the receipt of such a request by the warden of the defendant's facility'' and inserting ``, or upon the lapse of 30 days from date on which the defendant submits a request for a reduction in sentence to the warden of the facility in which the defendant is imprisoned''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``70 years of age'' and inserting ``60 years of age''. 4. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. 5. ALLOWING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MEDICAID FOR INMATES DURING 30-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING RELEASE. 6. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (b) Plans and Procedures.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall-- (1) release information about plans and procedures to address the coronavirus within Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities; (2) update the number of coronavirus cases that exist in Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities, and provide daily updates of the number; (3) begin the process of testing-- (A) all individuals who are incarcerated or detained in a Bureau of Prisons facility or a contract facility; and (B) all individuals who work or volunteer in a Bureau of Prisons facility or contract facility; (4) provide prompt and accurate information about the number of coronavirus fatalities; (5) inform attorneys, families, and friends of inmates in custody when individuals are potentially exposed to or test positive with coronavirus and continue to provide timely, up- to-date information about the health of loved ones; (6) provide information about visitation, communication policies, and lockdowns; and (7) give updates on healthcare services being provided. SEC. 7.

To expand compassionate release authority and elderly home confinement access for offenders with heightened coronavirus risk. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. 3. EXPEDITED COMPASSIONATE RELEASE. (c) Presumption.--In a motion filed under subsection (a) there shall be a presumption of sentence reduction for a defendant at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, including a defendant with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer. (d) Legal Representation.--The court may appoint a Federal public defender or community defender, or other counsel qualified to be appointed under section 3006A of title 18, United States Code, to assist a defendant seeking relief under this section. (e) Conforming Amendments to Section 3582 of Title 18, United States Code.--Section 3582(c)(1) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including a case involving an offense committed on or before November 1, 1987'' after ``case''; and (2) in subparagraph (A)-- (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``or the lapse of 30 days from the receipt of such a request by the warden of the defendant's facility'' and inserting ``, or upon the lapse of 30 days from date on which the defendant submits a request for a reduction in sentence to the warden of the facility in which the defendant is imprisoned''; and (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``70 years of age'' and inserting ``60 years of age''. 4. TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM FEDERAL CUSTODY DURING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. (a) Temporary Release From Custody of the United States Marshals.-- During a public health emergency, a court may order that an individual in the custody of United States Marshals Service, or another Federal agency, be transferred to home confinement to the extent that the court determines such release to be necessary for the health and safety of the individual or the detention facility in which the individual would be placed. 5. ALLOWING FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE UNDER MEDICAID FOR INMATES DURING 30-DAY PERIOD PRECEDING RELEASE. The subdivision (A) following paragraph (30) of section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 6. STOPPING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IN FEDERAL PRISONS. (b) Plans and Procedures.--Not later than 7 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall-- (1) release information about plans and procedures to address the coronavirus within Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities; (2) update the number of coronavirus cases that exist in Bureau of Prisons facilities, including all contract facilities, and provide daily updates of the number; (3) begin the process of testing-- (A) all individuals who are incarcerated or detained in a Bureau of Prisons facility or a contract facility; and (B) all individuals who work or volunteer in a Bureau of Prisons facility or contract facility; (4) provide prompt and accurate information about the number of coronavirus fatalities; (5) inform attorneys, families, and friends of inmates in custody when individuals are potentially exposed to or test positive with coronavirus and continue to provide timely, up- to-date information about the health of loved ones; (6) provide information about visitation, communication policies, and lockdowns; and (7) give updates on healthcare services being provided. SEC. 7. There are hereby appropriated, out of amounts in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for additional amounts for the Department of Justice for ``State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance'', $50,000,000 for fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended, to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus, domestically or internationally, to be awarded pursuant to the formula allocation (adjusted in proportion to the relative amounts statutorily designated therefor) that was used in fiscal year 2020 for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program as authorized by subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Acts of 1968 (``1968 Act''): Provided, That the amounts awarded to State Administering Agencies shall be awarded to the corrections departments or agency of each State and territory of the United States for the purpose of identifying State inmates who are at a higher risk of death from the disease or illness for which the public health emergency was declared, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including inmates over the age of 60, inmates with a terminal illness, and inmates with autoimmune disorders or serious medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, HIV, chronic or acute respiratory disease, or cancer, and for the purpose of testing inmates for the coronavirus, and assisting such inmates in the preparation, drafting, and submission of requests for compassionate release, medical or elderly parole, or other sentence reductions on the basis of age or medical condition pursuant to relevant State law: Provided further, That the allocation provisions under subsections (a) through (e) of section 505 and the special rules for Puerto Rico under section 505(g) and section 1001(c) of the 1968 Act, shall not apply to the amount provided under this section: Provided further, That awards hereunder, shall not be subject to restrictions or special conditions that are the same as (or substantially similar to) those, imposed on awards under such subpart in fiscal year 2018, that forbid interference with Federal law enforcement: Provided further, That such amount is designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

H.R.3597

Armed Forces and National Security

William Becker Promoting Careers in Aviation for America's Veterans Act This bill modifies the treatment of reimbursed flight training expenses for tax deduction purposes and in relation to educational assistance benefits for veterans. In taxable years before January 1, 1980, the determination of whether a deduction for flight training expenses is authorized as a trade or business expense must be made without regard to whether the taxpayer was reimbursed for any portion of such expenses by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill removes the requirement that an individual must possess a valid private pilot certificate and meet certain medical requirements to utilize VA educational assistance for flight training purposes. The VA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Labor must develop a national strategy for providing assistance to veterans in pursuing careers in aviation.

To provide that for taxable years beginning before 1980 the Federal income tax deductibility of flight training expenses shall be determined without regard to whether such expenses were reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``William Becker Promoting Careers in Aviation for America's Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REIMBURSED FLIGHT TRAINING EXPENSES. (a) In General.--In the case of a taxable year beginning before January 1, 1980, the determination of whether a deduction is allowable under section 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for flight training expenses shall be made without regard to whether the taxpayer was reimbursed for any portion of such expenses under section 1677(b) of title 38, United States Code (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 97-35). (b) Statute of Limitations.--If refund or credit of any overpayment of tax resulting from the application of subsection (a) is prevented at any time before the close of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act by the operation of any law or rule of law (including res judicata), refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to the application of subsection (a)) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period. SEC. 3. USE OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS FOR PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSES. Section 3034(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) by striking paragraph (2); and (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). SEC. 4. NATIONAL STRATEGY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS PURSUING CAREERS IN AVIATION. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Labor, shall develop a national strategy for providing assistance to veterans in pursuing careers in aviation. Such strategy shall include-- (1) an assessment of existing programs to develop methods and procedures of informing veterans of any benefits to which they may be entitled relating to the pursuit of a career in aviation; (2) a survey of existing private and public employment opportunities for veterans in the aviation industry; and (3) policy recommendations for providing assistance to veterans who are interested in pursuing careers in aviation. <all>

William Becker Promoting Careers in Aviation for America’s Veterans Act

To provide that for taxable years beginning before 1980 the Federal income tax deductibility of flight training expenses shall be determined without regard to whether such expenses were reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances, and for other purposes.

William Becker Promoting Careers in Aviation for America’s Veterans Act

Rep. Katko, John

R

NY

This bill modifies the treatment of reimbursed flight training expenses for tax deduction purposes and in relation to educational assistance benefits for veterans. In taxable years before January 1, 1980, the determination of whether a deduction for flight training expenses is authorized as a trade or business expense must be made without regard to whether the taxpayer was reimbursed for any portion of such expenses by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill removes the requirement that an individual must possess a valid private pilot certificate and meet certain medical requirements to utilize VA educational assistance for flight training purposes. The VA, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Labor must develop a national strategy for providing assistance to veterans in pursuing careers in aviation.

To provide that for taxable years beginning before 1980 the Federal income tax deductibility of flight training expenses shall be determined without regard to whether such expenses were reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``William Becker Promoting Careers in Aviation for America's Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REIMBURSED FLIGHT TRAINING EXPENSES. (a) In General.--In the case of a taxable year beginning before January 1, 1980, the determination of whether a deduction is allowable under section 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for flight training expenses shall be made without regard to whether the taxpayer was reimbursed for any portion of such expenses under section 1677(b) of title 38, United States Code (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 97-35). (b) Statute of Limitations.--If refund or credit of any overpayment of tax resulting from the application of subsection (a) is prevented at any time before the close of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act by the operation of any law or rule of law (including res judicata), refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to the application of subsection (a)) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period. SEC. 3. USE OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS FOR PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSES. Section 3034(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) by striking paragraph (2); and (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). SEC. 4. NATIONAL STRATEGY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS PURSUING CAREERS IN AVIATION. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Labor, shall develop a national strategy for providing assistance to veterans in pursuing careers in aviation. Such strategy shall include-- (1) an assessment of existing programs to develop methods and procedures of informing veterans of any benefits to which they may be entitled relating to the pursuit of a career in aviation; (2) a survey of existing private and public employment opportunities for veterans in the aviation industry; and (3) policy recommendations for providing assistance to veterans who are interested in pursuing careers in aviation. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REIMBURSED FLIGHT TRAINING EXPENSES. (a) In General.--In the case of a taxable year beginning before January 1, 1980, the determination of whether a deduction is allowable under section 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for flight training expenses shall be made without regard to whether the taxpayer was reimbursed for any portion of such expenses under section 1677(b) of title 38, United States Code (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 97-35). (b) Statute of Limitations.--If refund or credit of any overpayment of tax resulting from the application of subsection (a) is prevented at any time before the close of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act by the operation of any law or rule of law (including res judicata), refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to the application of subsection (a)) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period. 3. USE OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS FOR PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSES. Section 3034(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) by striking paragraph (2); and (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). SEC. 4. NATIONAL STRATEGY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS PURSUING CAREERS IN AVIATION. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Labor, shall develop a national strategy for providing assistance to veterans in pursuing careers in aviation. Such strategy shall include-- (1) an assessment of existing programs to develop methods and procedures of informing veterans of any benefits to which they may be entitled relating to the pursuit of a career in aviation; (2) a survey of existing private and public employment opportunities for veterans in the aviation industry; and (3) policy recommendations for providing assistance to veterans who are interested in pursuing careers in aviation.

To provide that for taxable years beginning before 1980 the Federal income tax deductibility of flight training expenses shall be determined without regard to whether such expenses were reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``William Becker Promoting Careers in Aviation for America's Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REIMBURSED FLIGHT TRAINING EXPENSES. (a) In General.--In the case of a taxable year beginning before January 1, 1980, the determination of whether a deduction is allowable under section 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for flight training expenses shall be made without regard to whether the taxpayer was reimbursed for any portion of such expenses under section 1677(b) of title 38, United States Code (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 97-35). (b) Statute of Limitations.--If refund or credit of any overpayment of tax resulting from the application of subsection (a) is prevented at any time before the close of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act by the operation of any law or rule of law (including res judicata), refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to the application of subsection (a)) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period. SEC. 3. USE OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS FOR PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSES. Section 3034(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) by striking paragraph (2); and (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). SEC. 4. NATIONAL STRATEGY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS PURSUING CAREERS IN AVIATION. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Labor, shall develop a national strategy for providing assistance to veterans in pursuing careers in aviation. Such strategy shall include-- (1) an assessment of existing programs to develop methods and procedures of informing veterans of any benefits to which they may be entitled relating to the pursuit of a career in aviation; (2) a survey of existing private and public employment opportunities for veterans in the aviation industry; and (3) policy recommendations for providing assistance to veterans who are interested in pursuing careers in aviation. <all>

To provide that for taxable years beginning before 1980 the Federal income tax deductibility of flight training expenses shall be determined without regard to whether such expenses were reimbursed through certain veterans educational assistance allowances, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``William Becker Promoting Careers in Aviation for America's Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN REIMBURSED FLIGHT TRAINING EXPENSES. (a) In General.--In the case of a taxable year beginning before January 1, 1980, the determination of whether a deduction is allowable under section 162(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for flight training expenses shall be made without regard to whether the taxpayer was reimbursed for any portion of such expenses under section 1677(b) of title 38, United States Code (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 97-35). (b) Statute of Limitations.--If refund or credit of any overpayment of tax resulting from the application of subsection (a) is prevented at any time before the close of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act by the operation of any law or rule of law (including res judicata), refund or credit of such overpayment (to the extent attributable to the application of subsection (a)) may, nevertheless, be made or allowed if claim therefor is filed before the close of such 1-year period. SEC. 3. USE OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE BENEFITS FOR PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSES. Section 3034(d) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; (2) by striking paragraph (2); and (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2). SEC. 4. NATIONAL STRATEGY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS PURSUING CAREERS IN AVIATION. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Labor, shall develop a national strategy for providing assistance to veterans in pursuing careers in aviation. Such strategy shall include-- (1) an assessment of existing programs to develop methods and procedures of informing veterans of any benefits to which they may be entitled relating to the pursuit of a career in aviation; (2) a survey of existing private and public employment opportunities for veterans in the aviation industry; and (3) policy recommendations for providing assistance to veterans who are interested in pursuing careers in aviation. <all>

H.R.3352

Health

Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021 or the Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021 This bill establishes grants within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for establishing or expanding midwifery programs at institutions of higher education and nursing schools. HRSA may prioritize funding for institutions that focus on increasing the number of midwife professionals from underrepresented groups and that promote practicing in areas with limited access to professional health care.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021'' or the ``Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Title VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 760 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 294k) the following: ``SEC. 760A. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(2) Establishment or expansion of an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(3) Securing, preparing, or providing support for increasing the number of, qualified preceptors for training the students of an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(b) Special Considerations.--In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary give special consideration to any institution of higher education that-- ``(1) agrees to prioritize students who plan to practice in a health professional shortage area designated under section 332; and ``(2) demonstrates a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation in midwifery education. ``(c) Restriction.--The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this section to be used with respect to a midwifery school or program within a school of nursing (as defined in section 801). ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall use-- ``(A) 50 percent for subsection (a)(1); ``(B) 25 percent for subsection (a)(2); and ``(C) 25 percent for subsection (a)(3).''. (b) Definitions.-- (1) Midwifery school or program.--Section 799B(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ```midwifery school or program','' before ``and `school of chiropractic'''; (B) by inserting ``a degree or certificate in midwifery or an equivalent degree or certificate,'' before ``and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree''; and (C) by striking ``any such school'' and inserting ``any such school or program''. (2) Accredited.--Section 799B(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(E)) is amended by inserting ``or a midwifery school or program,'' before ``or a graduate program in health administration''. SEC. 3. NURSE-MIDWIVES. Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 811 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 296j) the following: ``SEC. 812. MIDWIFERY EXPANSION PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program. ``(2) Establishment or expansion of an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program. ``(3) Securing, preparing, or providing support for increasing the numbers of, preceptors at clinical training sites to precept students training to become certified nurse- midwives. ``(b) Special Considerations.--In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary give special consideration to any school of nursing that-- ``(1) agrees to prioritize students who choose to pursue an advanced education degree in nurse-midwifery to practice in a health professional shortage area designated under section 332; and ``(2) demonstrates a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation in nurse-midwifery education. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall use-- ``(A) 50 percent for subsection (a)(1); ``(B) 25 percent for subsection (a)(2); and ``(C) 25 percent for subsection (a)(3).''. <all>

Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes.

Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021 Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021

Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille

D

CA

This bill establishes grants within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for establishing or expanding midwifery programs at institutions of higher education and nursing schools. HRSA may prioritize funding for institutions that focus on increasing the number of midwife professionals from underrepresented groups and that promote practicing in areas with limited access to professional health care.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021'' or the ``Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021''. 2. (a) In General.--Title VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 760 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 294k) the following: ``SEC. 760A. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(2) Establishment or expansion of an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(b) Special Considerations.--In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary give special consideration to any institution of higher education that-- ``(1) agrees to prioritize students who plan to practice in a health professional shortage area designated under section 332; and ``(2) demonstrates a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation in midwifery education. ``(c) Restriction.--The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this section to be used with respect to a midwifery school or program within a school of nursing (as defined in section 801). ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. 295p(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ```midwifery school or program','' before ``and `school of chiropractic'''; (B) by inserting ``a degree or certificate in midwifery or an equivalent degree or certificate,'' before ``and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree''; and (C) by striking ``any such school'' and inserting ``any such school or program''. (2) Accredited.--Section 799B(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(E)) is amended by inserting ``or a midwifery school or program,'' before ``or a graduate program in health administration''. SEC. 3. NURSE-MIDWIVES. Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 811 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 296j) the following: ``SEC. 812. MIDWIFERY EXPANSION PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program. ``(3) Securing, preparing, or providing support for increasing the numbers of, preceptors at clinical training sites to precept students training to become certified nurse- midwives. ``(2) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall use-- ``(A) 50 percent for subsection (a)(1); ``(B) 25 percent for subsection (a)(2); and ``(C) 25 percent for subsection (a)(3).''.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021'' or the ``Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021''. 2. 294k) the following: ``SEC. 760A. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. ``(2) Establishment or expansion of an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(b) Special Considerations.--In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary give special consideration to any institution of higher education that-- ``(1) agrees to prioritize students who plan to practice in a health professional shortage area designated under section 332; and ``(2) demonstrates a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation in midwifery education. ``(c) Restriction.--The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this section to be used with respect to a midwifery school or program within a school of nursing (as defined in section 801). ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. 295p(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ```midwifery school or program','' before ``and `school of chiropractic'''; (B) by inserting ``a degree or certificate in midwifery or an equivalent degree or certificate,'' before ``and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree''; and (C) by striking ``any such school'' and inserting ``any such school or program''. (2) Accredited.--Section 799B(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. SEC. 3. NURSE-MIDWIVES. 296j) the following: ``SEC. 812. MIDWIFERY EXPANSION PROGRAM. ``(3) Securing, preparing, or providing support for increasing the numbers of, preceptors at clinical training sites to precept students training to become certified nurse- midwives. ``(2) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall use-- ``(A) 50 percent for subsection (a)(1); ``(B) 25 percent for subsection (a)(2); and ``(C) 25 percent for subsection (a)(3).''.

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021'' or the ``Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Title VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 760 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 294k) the following: ``SEC. 760A. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(2) Establishment or expansion of an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(3) Securing, preparing, or providing support for increasing the number of, qualified preceptors for training the students of an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(b) Special Considerations.--In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary give special consideration to any institution of higher education that-- ``(1) agrees to prioritize students who plan to practice in a health professional shortage area designated under section 332; and ``(2) demonstrates a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation in midwifery education. ``(c) Restriction.--The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this section to be used with respect to a midwifery school or program within a school of nursing (as defined in section 801). ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall use-- ``(A) 50 percent for subsection (a)(1); ``(B) 25 percent for subsection (a)(2); and ``(C) 25 percent for subsection (a)(3).''. (b) Definitions.-- (1) Midwifery school or program.--Section 799B(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ```midwifery school or program','' before ``and `school of chiropractic'''; (B) by inserting ``a degree or certificate in midwifery or an equivalent degree or certificate,'' before ``and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree''; and (C) by striking ``any such school'' and inserting ``any such school or program''. (2) Accredited.--Section 799B(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(E)) is amended by inserting ``or a midwifery school or program,'' before ``or a graduate program in health administration''. SEC. 3. NURSE-MIDWIVES. Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 811 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 296j) the following: ``SEC. 812. MIDWIFERY EXPANSION PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program. ``(2) Establishment or expansion of an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program. ``(3) Securing, preparing, or providing support for increasing the numbers of, preceptors at clinical training sites to precept students training to become certified nurse- midwives. ``(b) Special Considerations.--In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary give special consideration to any school of nursing that-- ``(1) agrees to prioritize students who choose to pursue an advanced education degree in nurse-midwifery to practice in a health professional shortage area designated under section 332; and ``(2) demonstrates a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation in nurse-midwifery education. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall use-- ``(A) 50 percent for subsection (a)(1); ``(B) 25 percent for subsection (a)(2); and ``(C) 25 percent for subsection (a)(3).''. <all>

To address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act of 2021'' or the ``Midwives for MOMS Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. (a) In General.--Title VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 760 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 294k) the following: ``SEC. 760A. MIDWIFERY SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to institutions of higher education (as defined in subsections (a) and (b) of section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965) for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(2) Establishment or expansion of an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(3) Securing, preparing, or providing support for increasing the number of, qualified preceptors for training the students of an accredited midwifery school or program. ``(b) Special Considerations.--In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary give special consideration to any institution of higher education that-- ``(1) agrees to prioritize students who plan to practice in a health professional shortage area designated under section 332; and ``(2) demonstrates a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation in midwifery education. ``(c) Restriction.--The Secretary shall not provide any assistance under this section to be used with respect to a midwifery school or program within a school of nursing (as defined in section 801). ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall use-- ``(A) 50 percent for subsection (a)(1); ``(B) 25 percent for subsection (a)(2); and ``(C) 25 percent for subsection (a)(3).''. (b) Definitions.-- (1) Midwifery school or program.--Section 799B(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(A)) is amended-- (A) by inserting ```midwifery school or program','' before ``and `school of chiropractic'''; (B) by inserting ``a degree or certificate in midwifery or an equivalent degree or certificate,'' before ``and a degree of doctor of chiropractic or an equivalent degree''; and (C) by striking ``any such school'' and inserting ``any such school or program''. (2) Accredited.--Section 799B(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p(1)(E)) is amended by inserting ``or a midwifery school or program,'' before ``or a graduate program in health administration''. SEC. 3. NURSE-MIDWIVES. Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 811 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 296j) the following: ``SEC. 812. MIDWIFERY EXPANSION PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to schools of nursing for the following: ``(1) Direct support of students in an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program. ``(2) Establishment or expansion of an accredited nurse- midwifery school or program. ``(3) Securing, preparing, or providing support for increasing the numbers of, preceptors at clinical training sites to precept students training to become certified nurse- midwives. ``(b) Special Considerations.--In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary give special consideration to any school of nursing that-- ``(1) agrees to prioritize students who choose to pursue an advanced education degree in nurse-midwifery to practice in a health professional shortage area designated under section 332; and ``(2) demonstrates a focus on increasing racial and ethnic minority representation in nurse-midwifery education. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. ``(2) Allocation.--Of the amounts made available to carry out this section for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall use-- ``(A) 50 percent for subsection (a)(1); ``(B) 25 percent for subsection (a)(2); and ``(C) 25 percent for subsection (a)(3).''. <all>

S.1497

Families

Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act This bill expands programs that prevent and treat child abuse and neglect to address issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth. Specifically, these programs include (1) research and reporting requirements, (2) providing technical assistance, (3) grants to states and local agencies to train child-welfare personnel, and (4) community-based prevention-service grants, among others.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and their families. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO CAPTA. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 104 (42 U.S.C. 5105)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by redesignating subparagraphs (N) and (O) as subparagraphs (O) and (P), respectively; (II) by inserting after subparagraph (M) the following: ``(N) child abuse and neglect issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families, including providing recommendations for improving the collection of data at the Federal, State, and local levels to better identify young people who may be at risk of, or experiencing, child abuse or neglect because of their sexual orientation or gender identity;''; (III) in subparagraph (O), as so redesignated, by striking ``subparagraph (O)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (P)''; and (IV) in clause (ix) of subparagraph (P), as so redesignated, by inserting ``(including sexual orientation and gender identity)'' after ``sex''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``paragraph (1)(O)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(P)''; and (B) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' after ``children with disabilities''; (2) in section 105(a)(1)(E) (42 U.S.C. 5106(a)(1)(E)), by inserting ``and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' after ``children with disabilities''; (3) in section 106(d)(1) (42 U.S.C. 5106a(d)(1)), by inserting ``, disaggregated by demographic characteristics such as age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, family structure, household relationship, school enrollment and education attainment, disability, grandparents as caregivers, labor force status, work status in previous year, and income in previous year'' before the period; (4) in section 107 (42 U.S.C. 5106c)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) the assessment and investigation of cases involving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth who are suspected victims of child abuse or neglect;''; (B) in subsection (b)(5), by striking ``paragraphs (1) through (3)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (4)''; and (C) in subsection (c)(1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (G) through (J) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following: ``(G) individuals experienced in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families;''; (5) in section 201(b)(1)(G) (42 U.S.C. 5116(b)(1)(G)), by inserting ``(including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families)'' before the semicolon; (6) in section 202 (42 U.S.C. 5116a)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and families with other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' before the semicolon; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and public sector and private nonprofit sector service providers, and parents with disabilities'' and inserting ``public sector and private nonprofit sector service providers, parents with disabilities, and parents of other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth''; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) will integrate its efforts with individuals and organizations experienced in working in partnership with families with vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth, and with the child abuse and neglect prevention activities of the State, and demonstrate a financial commitment to those activities.''; and (7) in section 206(4) (42 U.S.C. 5116f(4)), by striking ``and parents with disabilities'' and inserting ``parents with disabilities, and families with other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth''. <all>

Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act

A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and their families.

Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act

Sen. Kaine, Tim

D

VA

This bill expands programs that prevent and treat child abuse and neglect to address issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth. Specifically, these programs include (1) research and reporting requirements, (2) providing technical assistance, (3) grants to states and local agencies to train child-welfare personnel, and (4) community-based prevention-service grants, among others.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO CAPTA. 5101 et seq.) 5106(a)(1)(E)), by inserting ``and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' after ``children with disabilities''; (3) in section 106(d)(1) (42 U.S.C. 5106a(d)(1)), by inserting ``, disaggregated by demographic characteristics such as age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, family structure, household relationship, school enrollment and education attainment, disability, grandparents as caregivers, labor force status, work status in previous year, and income in previous year'' before the period; (4) in section 107 (42 U.S.C. 5106c)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) the assessment and investigation of cases involving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth who are suspected victims of child abuse or neglect;''; (B) in subsection (b)(5), by striking ``paragraphs (1) through (3)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (4)''; and (C) in subsection (c)(1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (G) through (J) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following: ``(G) individuals experienced in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families;''; (5) in section 201(b)(1)(G) (42 U.S.C. 5116a)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and families with other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' before the semicolon; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and public sector and private nonprofit sector service providers, and parents with disabilities'' and inserting ``public sector and private nonprofit sector service providers, parents with disabilities, and parents of other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth''; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) will integrate its efforts with individuals and organizations experienced in working in partnership with families with vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth, and with the child abuse and neglect prevention activities of the State, and demonstrate a financial commitment to those activities.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO CAPTA. 5101 et seq.) 5106(a)(1)(E)), by inserting ``and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' after ``children with disabilities''; (3) in section 106(d)(1) (42 U.S.C. 5106a(d)(1)), by inserting ``, disaggregated by demographic characteristics such as age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, family structure, household relationship, school enrollment and education attainment, disability, grandparents as caregivers, labor force status, work status in previous year, and income in previous year'' before the period; (4) in section 107 (42 U.S.C. 5116a)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and families with other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' before the semicolon; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and public sector and private nonprofit sector service providers, and parents with disabilities'' and inserting ``public sector and private nonprofit sector service providers, parents with disabilities, and parents of other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth''; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) will integrate its efforts with individuals and organizations experienced in working in partnership with families with vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth, and with the child abuse and neglect prevention activities of the State, and demonstrate a financial commitment to those activities.

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and their families. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO CAPTA. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 104 (42 U.S.C. 5105)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by redesignating subparagraphs (N) and (O) as subparagraphs (O) and (P), respectively; (II) by inserting after subparagraph (M) the following: ``(N) child abuse and neglect issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families, including providing recommendations for improving the collection of data at the Federal, State, and local levels to better identify young people who may be at risk of, or experiencing, child abuse or neglect because of their sexual orientation or gender identity;''; (III) in subparagraph (O), as so redesignated, by striking ``subparagraph (O)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (P)''; and (IV) in clause (ix) of subparagraph (P), as so redesignated, by inserting ``(including sexual orientation and gender identity)'' after ``sex''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``paragraph (1)(O)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(P)''; and (B) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' after ``children with disabilities''; (2) in section 105(a)(1)(E) (42 U.S.C. 5106(a)(1)(E)), by inserting ``and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' after ``children with disabilities''; (3) in section 106(d)(1) (42 U.S.C. 5106a(d)(1)), by inserting ``, disaggregated by demographic characteristics such as age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, family structure, household relationship, school enrollment and education attainment, disability, grandparents as caregivers, labor force status, work status in previous year, and income in previous year'' before the period; (4) in section 107 (42 U.S.C. 5106c)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) the assessment and investigation of cases involving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth who are suspected victims of child abuse or neglect;''; (B) in subsection (b)(5), by striking ``paragraphs (1) through (3)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (4)''; and (C) in subsection (c)(1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (G) through (J) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following: ``(G) individuals experienced in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families;''; (5) in section 201(b)(1)(G) (42 U.S.C. 5116(b)(1)(G)), by inserting ``(including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families)'' before the semicolon; (6) in section 202 (42 U.S.C. 5116a)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and families with other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' before the semicolon; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and public sector and private nonprofit sector service providers, and parents with disabilities'' and inserting ``public sector and private nonprofit sector service providers, parents with disabilities, and parents of other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth''; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) will integrate its efforts with individuals and organizations experienced in working in partnership with families with vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth, and with the child abuse and neglect prevention activities of the State, and demonstrate a financial commitment to those activities.''; and (7) in section 206(4) (42 U.S.C. 5116f(4)), by striking ``and parents with disabilities'' and inserting ``parents with disabilities, and families with other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth''. <all>

To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to ensure protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and their families. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO CAPTA. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 104 (42 U.S.C. 5105)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by redesignating subparagraphs (N) and (O) as subparagraphs (O) and (P), respectively; (II) by inserting after subparagraph (M) the following: ``(N) child abuse and neglect issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families, including providing recommendations for improving the collection of data at the Federal, State, and local levels to better identify young people who may be at risk of, or experiencing, child abuse or neglect because of their sexual orientation or gender identity;''; (III) in subparagraph (O), as so redesignated, by striking ``subparagraph (O)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (P)''; and (IV) in clause (ix) of subparagraph (P), as so redesignated, by inserting ``(including sexual orientation and gender identity)'' after ``sex''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``paragraph (1)(O)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)(P)''; and (B) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' after ``children with disabilities''; (2) in section 105(a)(1)(E) (42 U.S.C. 5106(a)(1)(E)), by inserting ``and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' after ``children with disabilities''; (3) in section 106(d)(1) (42 U.S.C. 5106a(d)(1)), by inserting ``, disaggregated by demographic characteristics such as age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, family structure, household relationship, school enrollment and education attainment, disability, grandparents as caregivers, labor force status, work status in previous year, and income in previous year'' before the period; (4) in section 107 (42 U.S.C. 5106c)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) the assessment and investigation of cases involving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth who are suspected victims of child abuse or neglect;''; (B) in subsection (b)(5), by striking ``paragraphs (1) through (3)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1) through (4)''; and (C) in subsection (c)(1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (G) through (J) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following: ``(G) individuals experienced in working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families;''; (5) in section 201(b)(1)(G) (42 U.S.C. 5116(b)(1)(G)), by inserting ``(including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth and families)'' before the semicolon; (6) in section 202 (42 U.S.C. 5116a)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and families with other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth'' before the semicolon; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and public sector and private nonprofit sector service providers, and parents with disabilities'' and inserting ``public sector and private nonprofit sector service providers, parents with disabilities, and parents of other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth''; and (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(E) will integrate its efforts with individuals and organizations experienced in working in partnership with families with vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth, and with the child abuse and neglect prevention activities of the State, and demonstrate a financial commitment to those activities.''; and (7) in section 206(4) (42 U.S.C. 5116f(4)), by striking ``and parents with disabilities'' and inserting ``parents with disabilities, and families with other vulnerable youth, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth''. <all>

S.4251

Economics and Public Finance

This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits considering legislation in the Senate that provides nondefense discretionary appropriations and would increase the deficit when inflation is at least 12%. The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate.

To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE AGAINST LEGISLATION MAKING NONDEFENSE DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE DEFICIT DURING A PERIOD OF HIGH INFLATION. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c))) that, if enacted, would increase the deficit over the period of current fiscal year, the budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years following the budget year if the annualized change in the most recently monthly report on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor is not less than 12 percent. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective Date.--This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022. <all>

A bill to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.

A bill to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.

Sen. Scott, Rick

R

FL

This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits considering legislation in the Senate that provides nondefense discretionary appropriations and would increase the deficit when inflation is at least 12%. The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate.

To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE AGAINST LEGISLATION MAKING NONDEFENSE DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE DEFICIT DURING A PERIOD OF HIGH INFLATION. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c))) that, if enacted, would increase the deficit over the period of current fiscal year, the budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years following the budget year if the annualized change in the most recently monthly report on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor is not less than 12 percent. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective Date.--This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022. <all>

To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE AGAINST LEGISLATION MAKING NONDEFENSE DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE DEFICIT DURING A PERIOD OF HIGH INFLATION. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c))) that, if enacted, would increase the deficit over the period of current fiscal year, the budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years following the budget year if the annualized change in the most recently monthly report on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor is not less than 12 percent. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective Date.--This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022. <all>

To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE AGAINST LEGISLATION MAKING NONDEFENSE DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE DEFICIT DURING A PERIOD OF HIGH INFLATION. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c))) that, if enacted, would increase the deficit over the period of current fiscal year, the budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years following the budget year if the annualized change in the most recently monthly report on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor is not less than 12 percent. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective Date.--This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022. <all>

To create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. POINT OF ORDER IN THE SENATE AGAINST LEGISLATION MAKING NONDEFENSE DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS THAT WOULD INCREASE THE DEFICIT DURING A PERIOD OF HIGH INFLATION. (a) Point of Order.--It shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any bill, joint resolution, motion, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the revised nonsecurity category (as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c))) that, if enacted, would increase the deficit over the period of current fiscal year, the budget year, and the ensuing 9 fiscal years following the budget year if the annualized change in the most recently monthly report on the Consumer Price Index for All-Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor is not less than 12 percent. (b) Waiver and Appeal.--Subsection (a) may be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members of the Senate, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under subsection (a). (c) Effective Date.--This section shall apply on and after July 1, 2022. <all>

S.3968

Native Americans

CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act This bill allows tribes and tribal organizations to apply directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program funds. Currently, only states and certain local entities may apply for PHEP funds to respond to public health emergencies, such as COVID-19. The CDC must award at least 10 cooperative agreements to tribal applicants. Additionally, the CDC must consult with tribes and tribal organizations to ensure the PHEP program enables these entities to respond to public health emergencies. The CDC may make certain modifications to the program after the consultation.

To improve State, local, and Tribal public health security. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act''. SEC. 2. IMPROVING STATE, LOCAL, AND TRIBAL PUBLIC HEALTH SECURITY. Section 319C-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-3a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``and local'' and inserting ``, local, and tribal''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) be an Indian Tribe, a Tribal organization, or a consortium of Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)(viii)-- (I) by inserting ``and Tribal'' after ``with State''; (II) by striking ``(as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)'' and inserting ``and Tribal educational agencies (as defined in sections 8101 and 6132, respectively, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)''; and (III) by inserting ``and Tribal'' after ``and State''; (ii) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ``(including Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations)'' after ``stakeholders''; and (iii) in subparagraph (H), by inserting ``, Indian Tribes, and urban Indian organizations'' after ``public health''; (3) in subsection (e), by inserting ``Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations,'' after ``local emergency plans,''; (4) in subsection (h)-- (A) by amending subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(A) In general.--For the purpose of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 for awards pursuant to paragraph (3) (subject to the authority of the Secretary to make awards pursuant to paragraphs (4) and (5)) and paragraph (8), of which not less than 5 percent shall be reserved each fiscal year for awards under paragraph (8).''; (B) in the heading of paragraph (3), by inserting ``for states'' after ``amount''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Tribal eligible entities.-- ``(A) Determination of funding amount.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall award at least 10 cooperative agreements under this section, in amounts not less than the minimum amount determined under clause (ii), to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D) that submit to the Secretary an application that meets the criteria of the Secretary for the receipt of such an award and that meets other reasonable implementation conditions established by the Secretary, in consultation with Indian Tribes, for such awards. ``(ii) Minimum amount.--In determining the minimum amount of an award pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary, in consultation with Indian Tribes, shall first determine an amount the Secretary considers appropriate for the eligible entity. ``(B) Available until expended.--Amounts provided to a Tribal eligible entity under a cooperative agreement under this section for a fiscal year and remaining unobligated at the end of such year shall remain available to such entity during the entirety of the performance period, for the purposes for which said funds were provided. ``(C) No matching requirement.--Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to cooperative agreements awarded under this section to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D).''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(l) Special Rules Related to Tribal Eligible Entities.-- ``(1) Modifications.--After consultation with Indian Tribes, the Secretary may make necessary and appropriate modifications with respect to subsections (b)(2), (g), and (i) to facilitate the use of the cooperative agreement program by eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D). ``(2) Waivers.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall waive or specify alternative requirements for any provision of this section (including regulations) that the Secretary administers in connection with this section if the Secretary, after consultation with Indian Tribes, finds that the waiver or alternative requirement is appropriate for the effective delivery and administration of this program with respect to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D). ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary may not waive or specify alternative requirements under subparagraph (A) relating to labor standards or the environment. ``(3) Consultation.--The Secretary shall consult with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations on the design of this program with respect to such Tribes and organizations to ensure the effectiveness of the program in enhancing the security of Indian Tribes with respect to public health emergencies. ``(4) Reporting.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, and as an addendum to the biennial evaluations required under subsection (k), the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of the Indian Health Service, shall-- ``(i) conduct a review of the implementation of this section with respect to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D), including any factors that may have limited its success; ``(ii) compile a report containing-- ``(I) a description of the results of the review described in clause (i); ``(II) a breakdown of the eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D) that-- ``(aa) received an award under this section; ``(bb) received an award under this section and a waiver as described in paragraph (2); and ``(cc) applied under this section but did not receive an award; ``(III) a list of any requirements of this section for which the Secretary provided a waiver or alternative requirement, and the reasoning for issuing a waiver or alternative requirement; and ``(IV) recommendations to Congress for program modifications necessary to improve the implementation of the program with respect to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D); and ``(iii) submit the report described in clause (ii) to-- ``(I) the Committee on Indian Affairs, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and ``(II) the Subcommittee on Indigenous People of the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(B) Analysis of tribal public health emergency infrastructure limitation.--The Secretary shall include in the initial report submitted under subparagraph (A) a description of any public health emergency infrastructure limitation encountered by eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D).''. <all>

CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

A bill to improve State, local, and Tribal public health security.

CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth

D

MA

This bill allows tribes and tribal organizations to apply directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) program funds. Currently, only states and certain local entities may apply for PHEP funds to respond to public health emergencies, such as COVID-19. The CDC must award at least 10 cooperative agreements to tribal applicants. Additionally, the CDC must consult with tribes and tribal organizations to ensure the PHEP program enables these entities to respond to public health emergencies. The CDC may make certain modifications to the program after the consultation.

To improve State, local, and Tribal public health security. 2. 247d-3a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``and local'' and inserting ``, local, and tribal''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) be an Indian Tribe, a Tribal organization, or a consortium of Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)(viii)-- (I) by inserting ``and Tribal'' after ``with State''; (II) by striking ``(as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)'' and inserting ``and Tribal educational agencies (as defined in sections 8101 and 6132, respectively, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)''; and (III) by inserting ``and Tribal'' after ``and State''; (ii) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ``(including Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations)'' after ``stakeholders''; and (iii) in subparagraph (H), by inserting ``, Indian Tribes, and urban Indian organizations'' after ``public health''; (3) in subsection (e), by inserting ``Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations,'' after ``local emergency plans,''; (4) in subsection (h)-- (A) by amending subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(A) In general.--For the purpose of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 for awards pursuant to paragraph (3) (subject to the authority of the Secretary to make awards pursuant to paragraphs (4) and (5)) and paragraph (8), of which not less than 5 percent shall be reserved each fiscal year for awards under paragraph (8). ``(ii) Minimum amount.--In determining the minimum amount of an award pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary, in consultation with Indian Tribes, shall first determine an amount the Secretary considers appropriate for the eligible entity. ``(C) No matching requirement.--Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to cooperative agreements awarded under this section to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D). ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary may not waive or specify alternative requirements under subparagraph (A) relating to labor standards or the environment.

To improve State, local, and Tribal public health security. 2. 247d-3a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``and local'' and inserting ``, local, and tribal''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) be an Indian Tribe, a Tribal organization, or a consortium of Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)(viii)-- (I) by inserting ``and Tribal'' after ``with State''; (II) by striking ``(as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)'' and inserting ``and Tribal educational agencies (as defined in sections 8101 and 6132, respectively, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)''; and (III) by inserting ``and Tribal'' after ``and State''; (ii) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ``(including Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations)'' after ``stakeholders''; and (iii) in subparagraph (H), by inserting ``, Indian Tribes, and urban Indian organizations'' after ``public health''; (3) in subsection (e), by inserting ``Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations,'' after ``local emergency plans,''; (4) in subsection (h)-- (A) by amending subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(A) In general.--For the purpose of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 for awards pursuant to paragraph (3) (subject to the authority of the Secretary to make awards pursuant to paragraphs (4) and (5)) and paragraph (8), of which not less than 5 percent shall be reserved each fiscal year for awards under paragraph (8). ``(ii) Minimum amount.--In determining the minimum amount of an award pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary, in consultation with Indian Tribes, shall first determine an amount the Secretary considers appropriate for the eligible entity. ``(C) No matching requirement.--Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to cooperative agreements awarded under this section to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D).

To improve State, local, and Tribal public health security. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. 247d-3a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``and local'' and inserting ``, local, and tribal''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) be an Indian Tribe, a Tribal organization, or a consortium of Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)(viii)-- (I) by inserting ``and Tribal'' after ``with State''; (II) by striking ``(as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)'' and inserting ``and Tribal educational agencies (as defined in sections 8101 and 6132, respectively, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)''; and (III) by inserting ``and Tribal'' after ``and State''; (ii) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ``(including Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations)'' after ``stakeholders''; and (iii) in subparagraph (H), by inserting ``, Indian Tribes, and urban Indian organizations'' after ``public health''; (3) in subsection (e), by inserting ``Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations,'' after ``local emergency plans,''; (4) in subsection (h)-- (A) by amending subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(A) In general.--For the purpose of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 for awards pursuant to paragraph (3) (subject to the authority of the Secretary to make awards pursuant to paragraphs (4) and (5)) and paragraph (8), of which not less than 5 percent shall be reserved each fiscal year for awards under paragraph (8). ``(ii) Minimum amount.--In determining the minimum amount of an award pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary, in consultation with Indian Tribes, shall first determine an amount the Secretary considers appropriate for the eligible entity. ``(B) Available until expended.--Amounts provided to a Tribal eligible entity under a cooperative agreement under this section for a fiscal year and remaining unobligated at the end of such year shall remain available to such entity during the entirety of the performance period, for the purposes for which said funds were provided. ``(C) No matching requirement.--Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to cooperative agreements awarded under this section to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D). ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary may not waive or specify alternative requirements under subparagraph (A) relating to labor standards or the environment. ``(4) Reporting.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, and as an addendum to the biennial evaluations required under subsection (k), the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of the Indian Health Service, shall-- ``(i) conduct a review of the implementation of this section with respect to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D), including any factors that may have limited its success; ``(ii) compile a report containing-- ``(I) a description of the results of the review described in clause (i); ``(II) a breakdown of the eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D) that-- ``(aa) received an award under this section; ``(bb) received an award under this section and a waiver as described in paragraph (2); and ``(cc) applied under this section but did not receive an award; ``(III) a list of any requirements of this section for which the Secretary provided a waiver or alternative requirement, and the reasoning for issuing a waiver or alternative requirement; and ``(IV) recommendations to Congress for program modifications necessary to improve the implementation of the program with respect to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D); and ``(iii) submit the report described in clause (ii) to-- ``(I) the Committee on Indian Affairs, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and ``(II) the Subcommittee on Indigenous People of the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(B) Analysis of tribal public health emergency infrastructure limitation.--The Secretary shall include in the initial report submitted under subparagraph (A) a description of any public health emergency infrastructure limitation encountered by eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D).''.

To improve State, local, and Tribal public health security. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act''. SEC. 2. Section 319C-1 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d-3a) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``and local'' and inserting ``, local, and tribal''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the end and inserting ``or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) be an Indian Tribe, a Tribal organization, or a consortium of Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations; and''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)(viii)-- (I) by inserting ``and Tribal'' after ``with State''; (II) by striking ``(as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)'' and inserting ``and Tribal educational agencies (as defined in sections 8101 and 6132, respectively, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965)''; and (III) by inserting ``and Tribal'' after ``and State''; (ii) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ``(including Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations)'' after ``stakeholders''; and (iii) in subparagraph (H), by inserting ``, Indian Tribes, and urban Indian organizations'' after ``public health''; (3) in subsection (e), by inserting ``Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations,'' after ``local emergency plans,''; (4) in subsection (h)-- (A) by amending subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(A) In general.--For the purpose of carrying out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $750,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2025 for awards pursuant to paragraph (3) (subject to the authority of the Secretary to make awards pursuant to paragraphs (4) and (5)) and paragraph (8), of which not less than 5 percent shall be reserved each fiscal year for awards under paragraph (8). ''; (B) in the heading of paragraph (3), by inserting ``for states'' after ``amount''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Tribal eligible entities.-- ``(A) Determination of funding amount.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall award at least 10 cooperative agreements under this section, in amounts not less than the minimum amount determined under clause (ii), to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D) that submit to the Secretary an application that meets the criteria of the Secretary for the receipt of such an award and that meets other reasonable implementation conditions established by the Secretary, in consultation with Indian Tribes, for such awards. ``(ii) Minimum amount.--In determining the minimum amount of an award pursuant to clause (i), the Secretary, in consultation with Indian Tribes, shall first determine an amount the Secretary considers appropriate for the eligible entity. ``(B) Available until expended.--Amounts provided to a Tribal eligible entity under a cooperative agreement under this section for a fiscal year and remaining unobligated at the end of such year shall remain available to such entity during the entirety of the performance period, for the purposes for which said funds were provided. ``(C) No matching requirement.--Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to cooperative agreements awarded under this section to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D). ``(2) Waivers.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall waive or specify alternative requirements for any provision of this section (including regulations) that the Secretary administers in connection with this section if the Secretary, after consultation with Indian Tribes, finds that the waiver or alternative requirement is appropriate for the effective delivery and administration of this program with respect to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D). ``(B) Exception.--The Secretary may not waive or specify alternative requirements under subparagraph (A) relating to labor standards or the environment. ``(4) Reporting.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this subsection, and as an addendum to the biennial evaluations required under subsection (k), the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of the Indian Health Service, shall-- ``(i) conduct a review of the implementation of this section with respect to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D), including any factors that may have limited its success; ``(ii) compile a report containing-- ``(I) a description of the results of the review described in clause (i); ``(II) a breakdown of the eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D) that-- ``(aa) received an award under this section; ``(bb) received an award under this section and a waiver as described in paragraph (2); and ``(cc) applied under this section but did not receive an award; ``(III) a list of any requirements of this section for which the Secretary provided a waiver or alternative requirement, and the reasoning for issuing a waiver or alternative requirement; and ``(IV) recommendations to Congress for program modifications necessary to improve the implementation of the program with respect to eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D); and ``(iii) submit the report described in clause (ii) to-- ``(I) the Committee on Indian Affairs, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and ``(II) the Subcommittee on Indigenous People of the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(B) Analysis of tribal public health emergency infrastructure limitation.--The Secretary shall include in the initial report submitted under subparagraph (A) a description of any public health emergency infrastructure limitation encountered by eligible entities described in subsection (b)(1)(D).''.

S.784

Labor and Employment

Jobs for Economic Recovery Act of 2021 This bill establishes an employment and training program to assist workers who are unemployed or underemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and other displaced workers and those who face barriers to employment, to obtain employment, including through subsidized employment programs. Specifically, states, Indian tribes, local governments, and particular nonprofits must meet certain conditions before receiving funding to establish these programs. In addition to providing this funding, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award temporary grants to these entities to plan and implement the programs. The HHS Inspector General must biennially audit a sample of the state programs to ensure compliance with program and nondisplacement requirements, and to identify and protect against any waste, fraud, or abuse in such programs. HHS must make information publicly available to job seekers online about whether they are eligible for state, local, or tribal program employment services, and the agency to contact for further information. The bill also creates an employee retention work opportunity tax credit for employers that retain workers hired through the program for 24 months. Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate whether the retention credit (1) had a meaningful impact on retention as compared to currently existing and previous subsidized employment programs, and (2) was easily understood by employers and had an impact on hiring decisions in addition to any subsidy received by this bill.

To amend the Social Security Act to establish a new employment, training, and supportive services program for unemployed and underemployed individuals, including individuals with barriers to employment and those who are unemployed or underemployed as a result of COVID-19, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; AMENDMENT TO SOCIAL SECURITY ACT; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Jobs for Economic Recovery Act of 2021''. (b) Amendments to Social Security Act.--Except as otherwise specifically provided, whenever in this Act an amendment is expressed in terms of an amendment to or repeal of a section or other provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to that section or other provision of the Social Security Act. (c) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; amendment to Social Security Act; table of contents. Sec. 2. Purpose. Sec. 3. Employment, training, and supportive services program. Sec. 4. Employee retention work opportunity credit. Sec. 5. Conforming amendments. Sec. 6. Effective date; regulations. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To provide immediate funding for subsidized employment programs that will create job opportunities for individuals who are not employed or who are underemployed, including individuals who are not employed or who are underemployed as a result of COVID-19, when it is safe to provide such opportunities, taking into account the need to prevent the spread or recurrence of COVID-19. (2) To expand subsidized employment programs that reconnect unemployed and underemployed workers to the workforce. (3) To drive economic recovery by allowing for sufficient State and local flexibility to create or expand programs that place workers in jobs that fill community-specific workforce gaps and meet employer needs. (4) To prevent long-term joblessness and structural unemployment and provide work opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment. SEC. 3. EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended by inserting after title XII the following: ``TITLE XIII--REEMPLOYMENT AND OTHER JOB-RELATED ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS ``SEC. 1301. PURPOSE; DEFINITIONS; ADMINISTRATION. ``(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this title is to provide funds to States, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to initiate and expand the provision of employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services for eligible individuals in order to-- ``(1) promote subsidized employment programs for public, private for-profit, private nonprofit, and employment social enterprise sector jobs that enable unemployed or underemployed individuals to earn income and connect to the workforce; ``(2) expand the availability of jobs during economic downturns or in areas with high unemployment or poverty; ``(3) provide economically and socially disadvantaged individuals and individuals with barriers to employment (such as the long-term unemployed, individuals with criminal records, former foster youth, and other economically and socially disadvantaged populations) with wages and the ability to gain job experience; ``(4) provide employers with new pathways into the workforce development system enabling them to have a greater role in the training and hiring of new workers and labor market re-entrants and facilitating their transition from subsidized job placements to unsubsidized employment; and ``(5) allow for sufficient flexibility for States, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to design programs targeted at community-specific workforce gaps and employer needs. ``(b) Definitions.--In this title: ``(1) Adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities.--The term `adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities' means adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities funded under chapter 3 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ``(2) Dislocated worker.--The term `dislocated worker' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ``(3) Eligible individual.--The term `eligible individual' means an individual who, on the basis of an assessment by the State, has been determined to be unlikely to find unsubsidized employment due to-- ``(A) being an individual with a barrier to employment; ``(B) being a dislocated worker; or ``(C) a period of economic downturn or adverse local or national economic conditions. ``(4) Employment services.--The term `employment services' means a subsidized job placement (including a transitional job described in section 134(d)(5) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) in the public, private for-profit, private nonprofit, or employment social enterprise sector and includes payment or reimbursement of employer subsidies for expenses such as wages, the employer share of payroll taxes, employer costs for unemployment insurance, employer costs for workers' compensation premiums, and costs attributable to supervision and other administration directly related to the employment of an eligible individual in the subsidized job placement. ``(5) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian tribe' has the meaning given that term in section 419(4). ``(6) Individual with a barrier to employment.--The term `individual with a barrier to employment' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and includes an individual who is an offender (as defined in such section). ``(7) Integrated education and training.--The term `integrated education and training' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ``(8) Payroll taxes.--The term `payroll taxes' means taxes under section 3111, 3221, 3301, or 3321 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and any similar State or local tax imposed on employers. ``(9) Period of economic downturn.--The term `period of economic downturn' means, with respect to a State, a period in which, for each month of such period-- ``(A) the average rate of total unemployment in the United States (seasonally adjusted) for the most recent 3 months for which data is available is at least 5.5 percent; or ``(B) the average rate of total unemployment in such State (seasonally adjusted) for the most recent 3 months for which data for all States is available is at least 5.5 percent. ``(10) Supportive services.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `supportive services' has the meaning given that term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ``(B) Additional services.--Such term includes any of the following: ``(i) Stipends for an eligible individual provided with unpaid training services. ``(ii) Legal services. ``(iii) Other supplemental services necessary for an eligible individual to participate in the State program funded under this title. ``(11) State expenditures.--The term `State expenditures' means all State, local, or tribal funds that are expended by the State or a local or tribal agency including State, local, or tribal funds that are matched or reimbursed by the Federal Government and State, local, or tribal funds that are not matched or reimbursed by the Federal Government. ``(12) Training and other services or activities.--The term `training and other services or activities' means any of the following services or activities if provided in conjunction with, including in preparation for, a subsidized job placement and determined by the State as necessary to significantly increase the likelihood that the job placement will be successful for the employer and employee and may improve the prospect of obtaining and retaining unsubsidized jobs: ``(A) Services provided through adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities. ``(B) Integrated education and training. ``(C) Education directly related to employment. ``(D) Vocational and employment services integrated with trauma-informed substance use disorder treatment, in collaboration with a substance use disorder treatment provider. ``(E) Casework and job coaching. ``(F) Union-provided employment services, including labor-management training. ``(c) Administration.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to section 1302(d), the program under this title shall be administered by the Secretary through the Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services and in consultation with the Secretary of Labor as appropriate. ``(2) Funding for administration.--Out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2022, there are appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 to administer this title. Amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended. ``(d) Appropriated Entitlement.-- ``(1) In general.--This title establishes an entitlement to payments under this title for States, Indian tribes and tribal consortiums, and local governments with plans approved under this title. ``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make payments to States, Indian tribes and tribal consortiums, and local governments under sections 1304, 1307, and 1308 for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year 2021, such sums as are necessary. ``SEC. 1302. STATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. ``(a) In General.--A State is not eligible for payment under section 1304 unless the State has submitted to the Secretary a plan that describes-- ``(1) the State's strategy for creating or expanding programs that offer subsidized employment for eligible individuals and moving such individuals into unsubsidized employment; ``(2) how such strategy fits with the State's overall strategy for, and assessment of, the State's workforce needs; ``(3) the employment services, training and other services or activities, and supportive services to be provided under the State program funded under this title; ``(4) which specific populations of eligible individuals the State will serve, with a focus on how the State plans to assess and serve the eligible individuals with serious or multiple barriers to employment; ``(5) the strategies the State will use for outreach and engagement with the populations specified under paragraph (4) to ensure that such populations are aware of subsidized employment opportunities in their community; ``(6) the strategies the State will use to ensure that its programs do not systematically exclude the eligible individuals with the greatest barriers to employment; ``(7) the strategies the State will use for outreach, engagement, and ongoing collaboration with employers to promote employers' use of the program and ensure employers have the training necessary to support eligible individuals; ``(8) the strategies the State will use to create employment plans for eligible individuals participating in the State program funded under this title and, based on such plans, provide eligible individuals with employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services; ``(9) how the State will coordinate the State program funded under this title with other relevant systems and programs based on the populations identified which may include criminal justice, child support, juvenile justice, child welfare, homeless services, unemployment insurance, and other human services and workforce development programs of the State, including programs supported through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; ``(10) how the State will ensure compliance with the requirements of section 1305; ``(11) a strong logic model for the State's proposed strategy to provide employment services, training, or other services and activities and any existing research or evidence supporting the effectiveness of such strategy; ``(12) how the State will address gaps in employment and earnings by race, ethnicity, age, and gender and collect data to measure progress in addressing those gaps; ``(13) how the State will incorporate feedback from eligible individuals participating in the State program to improve the program over time; ``(14) how the State will make use of planning and implementation grants under section 1304(f); and ``(15) such information about other aspects of the plan as the Secretary may request. ``(b) Other Requirements.-- ``(1) Certification.--The State shall include with the plan a certification that supportive services for eligible individuals will supplement, and not supplant, other assistance provided by the State. ``(2) Research or evaluation efforts.--The State shall agree to participate in any research or evaluation efforts conducted by the Secretary under section 1306(e), which may include randomized control trials. ``(c) Deadlines for Submission.-- ``(1) Initial plan.--The initial State plan under this section shall be submitted by the State agency or agencies responsible for administering the State program under this title to the Secretary not later than 90 days prior to the commencement of the State program funded under this title and shall be for the period beginning on the first day of the commencement of the State program funded under the title and ending on the day that is the last day of the period covered by the unified State plan, the combined State plan submitted by the State under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or a tribal plan submitted under section 166 of such Act that is in effect as of the date of submission. ``(2) Subsequent plans.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), each State plan submitted under this section after the initial State plan shall be submitted at the same time and apply for the same period, as a unified State plan, a combined State plan submitted by the State under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or a tribal plan submitted under section 166 of such Act. ``(B) Amendments to plans.--The Secretary shall establish procedures to allow States to amend a State plan submitted under this section prior to the expiration of the period described in subparagraph (A). ``(3) Approval.--Each State plan submitted under this section by the State agency or agencies responsible for administering the State program under this title, and any amendments to the plan, shall be subject to the approval of the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor as appropriate. ``(d) State Agency.--At the option of the State, the program funded under this title shall be administered by the lead State agency responsible for administering the State program funded under part A of title IV, the lead State agencies responsible for administering the adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities of the State, or jointly by such agencies. ``SEC. 1303. USE OF FUNDS. ``(a) Authorized Uses.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a State shall use funds paid under section 1304 to provide eligible individuals with-- ``(A) employment services; ``(B) training and other services and activities; and ``(C) supportive services while eligible individuals are provided with employment services and training and other services and activities. ``(2) Spending requirement.--Not less than 70 percent of the total amount paid to a State for a fiscal year quarter shall be for expenditures attributable to employment services that are payment for or reimbursement of employer costs such as wages, the employer share of payroll taxes, employer costs for unemployment insurance, employer costs for workers' compensation premiums, or costs for employer-provided on-the- job training for subsidized job placements of eligible individuals. ``(3) Training.--A State may use such funds for training employers, agency personnel, and other individuals related to the administration of the State program funded under this title on issues related to providing eligible individuals with employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services. ``(4) Administrative costs.--Subject to section 1304(e), a State may use such funds for the proper and efficient administration of the State program funded under this title. ``(b) Evidence-Based Practices and Actual Job Placements Required.--State expenditures for employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services provided to eligible individuals shall be eligible for a Federal matching payment under section 1304 only if the State can demonstrate-- ``(1) that the employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services provided for an eligible individual resulted in employment (subsidized or unsubsidized) for the eligible individual; or ``(2) good cause for why the job placement or employment did not occur, which may include the failure of an employer or an eligible individual to carry out the employer's or individual's commitments to the State program. ``SEC. 1304. PAYMENTS TO STATES. ``(a) Payments to States.--Subject to section 1303 and subsections (b) and (c) of this section, beginning with the first fiscal year quarter for which a State plan is approved under this title, and for each quarter thereafter, the Secretary shall pay each State, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, an amount equal to the Federal medical assistance percentage that applies for the fiscal year to the State under section 1905(b) (without regard to any adjustments to such percentage applicable under that section or any other provision of law) of the total amount expended by the State during the quarter to provide eligible individuals with employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services authorized under this title in accordance with an approved State plan and, subject to subsection (e), for the proper and efficient administration of the program funded under this title. ``(b) Increased Federal Support During Economic Downturns.-- ``(1) Increased fmap.-- ``(A) In general.--Beginning with any fiscal year quarter for which the total unemployment in a State (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 months for which data for all States are published equals or exceeds the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (2), the Federal medical assistance percentage applicable to payments made under subsection (a) to the State for the quarter shall be increased by the applicable number of percentage points specified in paragraph (2), except that in no case shall the Federal medical assistance percentage applicable to payments under subsection (a) for a State for a quarter exceed 100 percent. ``(B) Duration.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), an increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage made in accordance with this subsection shall remain in effect with respect to payments made to a State under subsection (a) for at least 4 consecutive fiscal year quarters. ``(ii) Additional increase in unemployment.--If during the period for which the Federal medical assistance percentage for a State is increased under this subsection, the total unemployment in the State (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 months for which data for all States are published exceeds the applicable total unemployment rate that was the basis for such increase, the increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage shall be the applicable number of percentage points specified in paragraph (2) that corresponds to the most recent percentage of total unemployment in the State, beginning with the first fiscal year quarter for which such percentage of total unemployment occurs and continuing for 3 succeeding fiscal year quarters. ``(2) Applicable percentage; applicable number of percentage points.--For purposes of paragraph (1), if the total unemployment in a State (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 months for which data for all States are published is-- ``(A) equal to or greater than 5.5 percent but less than 6 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 20; ``(B) equal to or greater than 6 percent but less than 6.5 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 30; ``(C) equal to or greater than 6.5 percent but less than 7 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 40; and ``(D) equal to or greater than 7 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 50. ``(c) Requirements for Payments.-- ``(1) Maintenance of effort.--As a condition of receiving payments under this section for a fiscal year, the total amount of State expenditures for work, education, and training activities and supportive services under the State program funded under part A of title IV and for qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i)) for such fiscal year shall not be less than the total amount of such State expenditures for fiscal year 2019. ``(2) Non-supplantation requirement.--Funds paid to a State under this section shall be used to supplement, not supplant, the total amount of State expenditures for employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services provided through the adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities of the State for the fiscal year. ``(d) Administration of Payments.-- ``(1) In general.--Prior to the beginning of each fiscal quarter, the Secretary shall estimate the amount to which a State will be entitled under this section for such quarter, based on-- ``(A) a report filed by the State containing its estimate of the total sum to be expended in such quarter to provide eligible individuals with employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services through the program funded under this title; and ``(B) such other investigation as the Secretary may find necessary. ``(2) Payments.--The Secretary shall then pay to the State, in such installments as the Secretary shall determine, the amount so estimated, reduced or increased to the extent of any overpayment or underpayment which the Secretary determines was made under this section to such State for any prior quarter and with respect to which adjustment has not already been made under this subsection. ``(e) Limitation.--Beginning with the fifth fiscal year quarter for which a State plan is approved under this title, and for each quarter thereafter, a State shall not receive a payment under this section for amounts expended by the State during the quarter for the proper and efficient administration of the program funded under this title that exceed the amount equal to 15 percent of the amount expended by the State during the quarter to provide eligible individuals with employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services. ``(f) Planning and Implementation Grants; Technical Assistance.-- ``(1) In general.--In addition to amounts available to make payments to States under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make grants to States, Indian tribes (or intertribal consortiums with a tribal family assistance plan approved under section 412), and local governments for costs attributable to the planning and implementation of a State, tribal, or local program approved under section 1302, 1307, or 1308 and funded under this title and shall provide technical assistance to States and Indian tribes with respect to the planning and implementation of such a program. ``(2) Requirements.-- ``(A) Community engagement.--As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, a State, Indian tribe, or local government shall engage local communities, including focus groups of target populations of eligible individuals and employers, in the planning and implementation of the State, tribal, or local program approved under section 1302, 1307, or 1308 and funded under this title. ``(B) 2-year limit.--No State, Indian tribe, or local government shall receive a grant under this subsection for more than 8 quarters. ``(C) No matching payment required.--No matching payment shall apply to the grants made under this subsection. ``SEC. 1305. OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. ``(a) Assessment and Employment Plan.-- ``(1) In general.--The State shall establish procedures to-- ``(A) assess, within 30 days of determining that an individual is an eligible individual, the eligible individual's job skills, education, past work experience, and potential barriers to employment; and ``(B) create, based on such assessment, an individualized employment plan for each eligible individual participating in the program that-- ``(i) specifies-- ``(I) the initial plan for the eligible individual, including whether the eligible individual is to immediately begin working in a subsidized job or needs training and other services and activities, or supportive services before that placement can occur; and ``(II) the employment services that will be provided to the eligible individual, as well as the training and other services and activities, and supportive services that will be provided to the eligible individual while the eligible individual is working in a subsidized job; and ``(ii) provides that, near the end of the individual's initial placement in a subsidized job, an assessment will be made regarding whether the eligible individual will be converted to a permanent, unsubsidized employee, and if not, the job search assistance and additional employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services that will be provided to the eligible individual with the goal of obtaining and retaining unsubsidized employment. ``(2) No discrimination against individuals with highest barriers to employment.--The State shall prioritize job placements for individuals with the highest barriers to employment and ensure that the procedures established under paragraph (1) do not result in an eligible individual being less likely to receive employment services solely on the basis of the individual's barriers to employment. ``(3) Nondiscrimination.--The State shall ensure that the procedures established under paragraph (1) do not have the effect of making any eligible individual less likely to receive employment services on the basis of the individual's race, sex, religious creed, national origin, or political affiliation. ``(b) Employment Standards and Criteria for Subsidized Jobs.-- ``(1) General requirements.--Any subsidized job placement for an eligible individual participating in the State program funded under this title shall satisfy the following requirements: ``(A) Employment services that are payment for or reimbursement of employer costs may only be used by an employer in the public, private for-profit, private nonprofit, or employment social enterprise sector for costs that are attributable to the hiring of, compensation for, or on-the-job training of, the eligible individual. ``(B) An employer in the public, private for- profit, private nonprofit, or employment social enterprise sector shall not be paid a subsidy that exceeds 120 percent of wage costs. ``(C) An eligible individual in a subsidized job placement shall be paid at a rate that is not less than whichever of the following is highest: ``(i) the minimum hourly wage rate applicable to the individual under the laws of the State or locality in which the individual is employed; ``(ii) the wage rate applicable under section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206); ``(iii) if determined appropriate by the State program funded under this title, the prevailing wage rate in the locality in which the individual is employed as determined by the Secretary of Labor, based on area surveys of wage rates conducted by the Department of Labor; and ``(iv) where a collective-bargaining agreement covers employees at the site of the subsidized job placement, a rate set for the eligible individual in accordance with the rates provided for in the agreement, including prospective wage increases provided for in the agreement. ``(D) An eligible individual in a subsidized job placement shall be covered by all relevant labor and employment laws. ``(E) Subject to paragraph (6), a subsidized job placement for an eligible individual shall not exceed 6 months unless the placement is extended for not more than 6 additional months for purposes of improving the work experience, training and other services and activities, and supportive services needs of an eligible individual with less prior work experience, more skill development and training needs, or greater employment barriers. ``(F) Employers participating in the State program agree to make a good faith effort to hire an eligible individual placed in a subsidized job in their employment if the individual has demonstrated satisfactory performance and the employer has a relevant job opening available and to maintain a record of the share of subsidized workers hired to unsubsidized positions on a permanent basis. ``(G) Employers shall ensure that the site of employment is a location where an eligible individual in a subsidized job placement who is an individual with a disability, as defined in section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 705), interacts with other persons who are not such individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such worker) to the same extent as individuals who are not such individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with other persons. ``(H) For a site of employment at which workers are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, no subsidized job placement shall be made at the site without the consent of all labor organizations representing workers at such site. ``(I) In a case where the State is considering placing an eligible individual with an employer who has previously participated in the State program, the State shall consider feedback from workers previously placed with that employer when determining whether to continue placing eligible individuals in subsidized jobs with that employer. ``(J) A subsidized job placement in a government agency shall be subject to the same civil service protections otherwise applicable to similar jobs at such agency. ``(K) An eligible individual who works on average at least 30 hours of service per week in a subsidized job placement with an employer shall be treated as a full-time employee of such employer for purposes of section 4980H of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. ``(2) Employer of record.-- ``(A) In general.--With respect to eligible individuals in subsidized job placements, the employer of record may be-- ``(i) the employer for whom the individual performs work; ``(ii) the State or a political subdivision of the State; or ``(iii) a third party that has entered into an agreement with the State to serve as the employer of record with respect to eligible individuals participating in the State program funded under this title. ``(B) Evaluations.--If the employer of record with respect to an eligible individual in a subsidized job placement is not the employer for whom the individual performs work, any employer evaluation required under this title with respect to such job placement shall include an evaluation of both the employer of record and the employer for whom the individual performs work. ``(3) Limitation on subsidized job placements per employer.-- ``(A) In general.--No more than 10 percent of the employees of an employer may be eligible individuals whose employment with such employer is subsidized under this title, except that-- ``(i) an employer with fewer than 10 employees may employ 1 such individual; ``(ii) an employer with more than 500 employees may not employ more than 50 such individuals; and ``(iii) there shall be no limitation on the number of subsidized job placements per employer if the employer's mission, as reviewed and evaluated by the State on an annual basis, includes the provision of employment services, training and other services and activities, or supportive services to individuals with barriers to employment, subject to the State program's annual review of the outcomes and experiences of eligible individuals in subsidized job placements with the employer. ``(B) Application to employers of record.--For purposes of the limitations described in subparagraph (A), if an eligible individual in a subsidized job placement performs work for an employer that is not the individual's employer of record-- ``(i) the individual shall not be considered to be employed by the employer of record; and ``(ii) the individual shall be considered to be employed by the employer for whom the individual performs work. ``(4) Additional placements.--If, after completing a subsidized job placement, an eligible individual is unemployed for at least 4 weeks (regardless of whether such weeks are consecutive), the eligible individual may apply for a new subsidized job placement but the immediately subsequent placement may only be with a different employer (but may be with the same employer of record, provided that the individual is performing work for a different employer than the employer for whom the individual performed work in the previous subsidized job placement). ``(5) State variation permitted.--Employer subsidies for a subsidized job placement may vary within a State and among States carrying out programs under this title provided that all eligible individuals employed in subsidized jobs shall be paid not less than the rate specified in subsection (b)(1)(C) and shall be covered by all relevant labor and employment laws. ``(6) Exception.--With respect to a period of economic downturn, the Secretary may waive the limit on the duration of a subsidized job placement under paragraph (1)(E). ``(c) Nondisplacement.--An employer shall not employ an eligible individual in a subsidized job placement if-- ``(1) employing such individual will result in the layoff or partial displacement (such as a reduction in hours, wages, or employment benefits) of an existing employee or position of the employer; ``(2) such individual will assume any of the duties or responsibilities of an employee who is participating in a strike, collective bargaining, or union organizing; ``(3) employing such individual infringes upon the promotional opportunities of an existing employee of the employer; or ``(4) such individual will perform the same work or substantially the same work as that performed by any individual who has been laid off or partially displaced and has not received an offer from the employer to be restored to the position the employee had immediately prior to being laid off or partially displaced. ``(d) Grievance Procedures.--The State shall establish and maintain a procedure for the filing and adjudication of grievances from eligible individuals, labor organizations, and other interested individuals concerning participating employers, including grievances relating to proposed placements of eligible workers with such employers. ``SEC. 1306. REPORTS; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; RESEARCH; AUDIT REQUIREMENT. ``(a) Quarterly Reports.-- ``(1) State reports.--A State shall submit with each quarterly report required under section 411(a)(1) a report on the State program funded under this title that contains such data and information as the Secretary shall require. ``(2) Reports to congress.--The Secretary shall submit with each annual report to Congress required under section 411(b) a report on the State programs funded under this title. ``(b) Ongoing Performance Assessment.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall study and submit annual reports to Congress that-- ``(A) measure the performances of the State programs funded under this title; ``(B) include information about the categories of individuals and employers served by such programs and projects, including the extent to which the State is serving the individuals with the greatest barriers to employment; and ``(C) describe the activities eligible individuals engaged in during the year and evaluate the quality of the services provided under such programs. ``(2) Timing of submissions.--The Secretary shall submit the reports required by paragraph (1)-- ``(A) in the case of the first such report, 2 years after the date on which the first State program funded under this title is established; and ``(B) in the case of subsequent reports, annually thereafter. ``(c) Alignment With Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Programs.--The Secretary shall coordinate with the Secretary of Labor on aligning performance measures and regulations for the State programs funded under this title with the performance measures and regulations applicable to the core programs of States funded under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ``(d) Individual Eligibility Assessment Guidance.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor as appropriate, shall study and issue guidance to States on best practices for assessing whether an individual satisfies the criteria for being an eligible individual under section 1301(b)(3) as being unlikely to find unsubsidized employment due to individual barriers, the individual's status as a displaced worker, or economic conditions in the State in which the individual lives or works. ``(e) Research and Evaluation.-- ``(1) Ongoing evaluation of state implementation strategies.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall develop an experimental or control group testing protocol to continuously evaluate the impact and effectiveness of State strategies for implementing employment services, training and other services and activities under this title, including-- ``(i) the impact of such State strategies on employment outcomes for eligible individuals; ``(ii) the relationship among engagement, impact, and program outcomes, as well as an examination of program performance; ``(iii) an identification of successful activities for achieving the purposes identified in section 1301; ``(iv) the impact on income and earnings gains, job quality improvement, and poverty reduction (relative to both the official poverty line and the supplemental poverty measure) for eligible individuals participating in the State program funded under this title and the families of such individuals; ``(v) an evaluation of program access to determine the extent to which States are serving individuals with the greatest barriers to employment and the portion of State caseloads that are made up of such individuals; and ``(vi) any other analysis deemed appropriate by the Secretary. ``(B) Other requirements.-- ``(i) Diverse selection of programs.--In choosing State programs to participate in evaluations under this subsection, the Secretary shall select programs representing a diversity of policy approaches, geographic locations, labor market conditions, and populations served. ``(ii) Data-driven evaluation.--Evaluations under this subsection shall be rigorous and use data to statistically measure program outcomes and impacts. ``(2) Reports.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress and make publicly available a report on the initial implementation of activities conducted under this title, including any available results of the evaluations conducted under paragraph (1) with respect to such activities, together with such recommendations for legislation or administrative action as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(3) Best practices.--The Secretary shall use the results of the evaluations conducted under paragraph (1) to recommend best practices for implementing employment services, training and other services and activities under this title and share such information with participating States under this title. ``(4) Funding.--Out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal year 2022 $100,000,000 to conduct evaluations under this subsection. Amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended. ``(f) Coordination of Data Collection.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall determine the data States shall collect and report regarding the State program funded under this title and the extent to which that data collection and reporting, and required evaluations, can be coordinated with the data collection, reporting, and evaluations required for the State program funded under part A of title IV and the performance accountability measures under section 116(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for the adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities of the State. ``(2) Coordination with other efforts.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education, shall assure that the data collected under this title aligns as much as possible with efforts to collect longitudinal data related to the performance of education, training, and workforce programs. ``(g) Disaggregated Data.--Data collected and submitted under this section shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, age, gender, and classification in the Standard Occupational Classification System of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ``(h) Funding.--The Secretary shall use funding made available under section 1301(c)(2) to conduct the performance assessments required under subsection (b) and the research and evaluation required under subsection (e). ``(i) Inspector General Audit.--The Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services shall biennially audit a sample of the State programs funded under this title to ensure compliance with program requirements, including compliance with the nondisplacement requirements of section 1305(c), and to identify and protect against any waste, fraud, or abuse in such programs. ``SEC. 1307. DIRECT FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS OPERATED BY INDIAN TRIBES. ``(a) In General.--An Indian tribe or intertribal consortium with a tribal family assistance plan approved under section 412 (or any Indian tribe that is a member of such a consortium) or under the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Act (25 U.S.C. 3401 et seq.) that proposes to establish a program under this title shall submit an application to the Secretary to directly receive payments for expenditures made to carry out the program (in this section referred to as a `tribal program application'). ``(b) Tribal Program Application Requirements.--Subject to subsection (c), a tribal program application shall include a plan that meets the requirements of section 1302 in the same manner as such requirements apply to a State. ``(c) Program Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--The program requirements specified in this title shall apply to an Indian tribe or intertribal consortium with a tribal program application and plan approved under this section in the same manner as such requirements apply to a State except to the extent that the Secretary determines that a requirement cannot reasonably be met by a tribe in the same or similar manner as such requirement would apply to a State. ``(2) Non-supplantation requirement.--Funds paid to an Indian tribe or intertribal consortium with a tribal program application and plan approved under this section or the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Act (25 U.S.C. 3401 et seq.) shall be used to supplement, not supplant, the total amount of Indian tribe or intertribal consortium expenditures for employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services provided through the adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities of the Indian tribe or intertribal consortium for the fiscal year. ``(d) Payments.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall pay an Indian tribe or intertribal consortium with a tribal program application and plan approved under this section in the same manner as States are paid under section 1304. ``(2) Application of tribal fmap.--The Federal medical assistance percentage that would apply under subsection (d) of section 479B if an Indian tribe or tribal consortium operated a program under that section (in this subsection referred to as the `tribal FMAP'), shall apply to payments made to the Indian tribe or tribal consortium for expenditures attributable to carrying out a program under this title, unless the tribal FMAP is less than the Federal medical assistance percentage that applies to the State in which the Indian tribe or tribal consortium is located in which case the State's Federal medical assistance percentage shall apply. In the case of an Indian tribe or tribal consortium that is located in more than 1 State, the State in which the Indian tribe or tribal consortium is located that has the highest Federal medical assistance percentage shall apply to the preceding sentence. ``SEC. 1308. DIRECT FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish procedures under which a local government, or a consortium of local governments within a State, may submit an application to the Secretary to establish a program under this title and directly receive payments for expenditures made to carry out the program (in this section referred to as a `local government program application'), if-- ``(1) the State in which the local government or consortium is located has not elected to establish a State program under this title; or ``(2) the local government or consortium can demonstrate that a local program would meet a need or serve a population that is not met or sufficiently served by the State program under this title. ``(b) Local Government Program Application Requirements.--Subject to subsection (c), a local government program application shall include a plan that meets the requirements of section 1302 in the same manner as such requirements apply to a State. ``(c) Program Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--The program requirements specified in this title shall apply to a local government or consortium with a local government program application and plan approved under this section in the same manner as such requirements apply to a State except to the extent that the Secretary determines that a requirement cannot reasonably be met by a local government in the same or similar manner as such requirement would apply to a State. ``(2) Non-supplantation requirement.--Funds paid to a local government or consortium with a local government program application and plan approved under this section shall be used to supplement, not supplant, the total amount of local government or consortium expenditures for employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services provided through the adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities of the local government or consortium for the fiscal year. ``(d) Payments.--The Secretary shall pay a local government or consortium with a local government program application and plan approved under this section in the same manner as States are paid under section 1304. ``SEC. 1309. GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall award multi-year grants on a competitive basis to nonprofit organizations that submit applications to carry out employment services programs, if the nonprofit organization demonstrates that-- ``(1) the nonprofit organization is unable to receive funding through the relevant State program under this title; and ``(2) the employment services program of the nonprofit organization would meet a need or serve a population that is not met or sufficiently served by the relevant State program under this title. ``(b) Scope of Grants.--Grants under this subsection may be regional programs or serve specific populations. ``(c) Application Process.--A nonprofit organization seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such a time, in such a manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. Such information shall, to the extent practicable, include information similar to that required in a State plan under section 1302. ``(d) Selection.--The Secretary shall select applicants to receive a grant under this subsection based on-- ``(1) the applicant's level of experience and commitment to providing subsidized jobs; ``(2) the applicant's demonstrated ability to recruit individuals of the region or other specific population served by the grant and provide work opportunities for such individuals; and ``(3) such other criteria as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2026, such sums as are necessary.''. (b) Public Information About Availability of Employment Services.-- Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make information publicly available to jobseekers (either on a website established for such purpose or on an existing Federal online resource that provides information to jobseekers) about-- (1) whether they are eligible for employment services under a State, local government, or tribal program under title XIII of the Social Security Act (as added by subsection (a)); and (2) the appropriate State, local government, or tribal agency to contact for further information about such services and programs. SEC. 4. EMPLOYEE RETENTION WORK OPPORTUNITY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 51 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(l) Employee Retention Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the work opportunity credit determined under subsection (a) for the taxable year shall be increased by an amount equal to 40 percent of the qualified second-year wages for such year with respect to previously subsidized employees. ``(2) Qualified second-year wages.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified second-year wages' means qualified wages (determined as if previously subsidized employees were members of a targeted group)-- ``(i) which are paid to a previously subsidized employee, and ``(ii) which are attributable to service rendered during the 1-year period beginning on the day after the last day of the 1-year period with respect to such employee determined under subsection (b)(2). ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of the qualified second-year wages which may be taken into account with respect to any individual shall not exceed $6,000 per year. ``(3) Previously subsidized employee.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `previously subsidized employee' means an individual who is hired by an employer through the subsidized employment program under title XIII of the Social Security Act and who has been employed by the same employer for a consecutive 24 months as of the last day of the preceding taxable year.''. (b) GAO Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the employee retention credit under section 51(l) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and, not later than 6 months after the last day of the second taxable year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act, shall report to the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives-- (1) whether such retention credit had a meaningful impact on retention as compared with other currently existing and previous subsidized employment programs; and (2) whether such retention credit was easily understood by employers and had an impact on hiring decisions in addition to any subsidy received under title XIII of the Social Security Act. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 5. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS. (a) TANF.-- (1) State plan.--Section 402 (42 U.S.C. 602) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a)(1)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)(iii), by inserting ``or employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services provided under the State program funded under title XIII'' before the period; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) in clause (iv), by inserting ``, unless the parent or caretaker is participating in the State program funded under title XIII'' before the period; and (II) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) The document shall indicate whether the State elects to carry out a State program to provide employment services, training and other services and activities, and supportive services under title XIII.''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(d) State Option To Submit Plan That Aligns With the State Plan Under Title XIII.--A State may elect to submit the State plan required under this section at the same time and in the same manner, and to apply for the same period, as the State plan required under section 1302.''. (2) Participation in the state employment, training, and supportive services program under title xiii-a deemed to be meeting work participation requirements.--Section 407(c)(2) (42 U.S.C. 607(c)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Participation in the state employment, training, and supportive services program under title xiii-a deemed to be meeting work participation requirements.--For purposes of determining monthly participation rates under paragraphs (1)(B)(i) and (2)(B) of subsection (b), the following individuals are deemed to be engaged in work for a month: ``(i) Recipients.--Any recipient who is participating in the State employment, training, and supportive services program under title XIII (for any number of hours per week during the month) and is receiving assistance under the State program funded under this part or under any State program funded with qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i)). ``(ii) Individuals who would otherwise be recipients.--Any individual who is participating in the State employment, training, and supportive services program under title XIII (for any number of hours per week during the month) and would be a recipient of assistance under the State program funded under this part or under any State program funded with qualified State expenditures (as defined in section 409(a)(7)(B)(i)) but for the individual's participation in the State employment, training and supportive services program under title XIII.''. (3) Tribal programs.--Section 412(b) (42 U.S.C. 612(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Option to submit plan that aligns with the plan under title xiii.--An Indian tribe or tribal consortium may elect to submit a tribal family assistance plan required under this section at the same time and in the same manner, and to apply for the same period, as the plan required under section 1307.''. (b) Title XI.--Section 1101(a)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1301(a)(1)) is amended by striking ``title XX'' and inserting ``titles XIII and XX''. (c) Internal Revenue Code.--Section 51(c)(2)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``section 482(e)'' and inserting ``title XIII''. (d) Table of Contents for Title XIII.--Title XIII, as added by section 3(a), is amended by inserting the following before section 1301: ``TITLE XIII--REEMPLOYMENT AND OTHER JOB-RELATED ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS ``Sec. 1301. Purpose; definitions; administration. ``Sec. 1302. State plan requirements. ``Sec. 1303. Use of funds. ``Sec. 1304. Payments to States. ``Sec. 1305. Other program requirements. ``Sec. 1306. Reports; technical assistance; research; audit requirement. ``Sec. 1307. Direct funding and administration for programs operated by Indian tribes. ``Sec. 1308. Direct funding and administration for programs operated by local governments. ``Sec. 1309. Grants to nonprofit organizations.''. SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE; REGULATIONS. (a) Effective Date.--Except as provided in section 4(c), the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on January 1, 2023. (b) Option To Accelerate Funding.-- (1) In general.--If the Secretary of Health and Human Services receives from a State, Indian tribe, or unit of local government, a written notice, in such form and manner and containing such information as the Secretary shall require, that the State, Indian tribe, or unit of local government is operating, or wishes to operate, an employment assistance program, then, during the period beginning on the first day of the first fiscal quarter that begins on or after the date that the Secretary receives such notice and ending on December 31, 2022, the Secretary shall make payments to the State, Indian tribe, or unit of local government under paragraph (3). (2) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) Employment assistance program.--The term ``employment assistance program'' means a program operated by a State, Indian tribe, or local government that provides qualified program assistance, including a program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) or any other State, tribal, or local program financed with Federal funds. (B) Qualified program assistance.--The term ``qualified program assistance'' means employment services, training and other services and activities, or supportive services (as such terms are defined in section 1301(b) of the Social Security Act, as added by section 3), including any such services designed to reemploy individuals who are unemployed or underemployed for reasons related to COVID-19, but shall not include any employment services, training and other services and activities or supportive services that cannot be provided in a manner that is safe for both program administrators and participants due to a COVID-19 outbreak. (3) Payments.-- (A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall pay to any State, Indian tribe, or local government that has a notice in effect under paragraph (1) for a fiscal quarter with respect to an employment assistance program, an amount equal to the amount that such State, tribe, or local government would receive under title XIII of the Social Security Act (as added by section 3) if-- (i) such title were in effect with respect to such State, tribe, or local government; (ii) the State, tribe, or local government had a plan that met all requirements of such title and was approved under such title for such fiscal quarter, and the amounts expended by the State, tribe, or local government on qualified program assistance under such program, were amounts expended by the State, tribe, or local government to provide such assistance under such plan; (iii) the requirements of sections 1303, 1304(c), 1305, and 1306 of such title did not apply; and (iv) the Federal medical assistance percentage for the State, Indian tribe or tribal consortium, or local government were 100 percent. (B) Limitations.-- (i) No duplicate funding.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), in determining the amounts expended by a State, tribe, or local government under an employment assistance program to provide qualified program assistance, the total amount of State expenditures on such assistance shall be reduced by the amount of Federal funds (other than funds paid under this subsection) that have been paid or that are expected to be paid to the State, tribe, or local government with respect to such assistance. (ii) No funding for administrative expenses unrelated to qualified program assistance.--No payment shall be made to a State, Indian tribe, or local government under this subsection for administrative expenses of an employment assistance program that are not attributable to the administration of qualified program assistance. (c) Regulations.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor as appropriate, shall-- (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, issue guidance to States on how to seek accelerated funding under subsection (b); (2) not later than 9 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, issue proposed regulations for the purpose of implementing title XIII of the Social Security Act (as added by section 2 of this Act), including regulations establishing uniform data collection requirements; and (3) not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, publish final regulations for such purpose. <all>

Jobs for Economic Recovery Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to establish a new employment, training, and supportive services program for unemployed and underemployed individuals, including individuals with barriers to employment and those who are unemployed or underemployed as a result of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Jobs for Economic Recovery Act of 2021

Sen. Wyden, Ron

D

OR

This bill establishes an employment and training program to assist workers who are unemployed or underemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and other displaced workers and those who face barriers to employment, to obtain employment, including through subsidized employment programs. Specifically, states, Indian tribes, local governments, and particular nonprofits must meet certain conditions before receiving funding to establish these programs. In addition to providing this funding, the bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award temporary grants to these entities to plan and implement the programs. The HHS Inspector General must biennially audit a sample of the state programs to ensure compliance with program and nondisplacement requirements, and to identify and protect against any waste, fraud, or abuse in such programs. HHS must make information publicly available to job seekers online about whether they are eligible for state, local, or tribal program employment services, and the agency to contact for further information. The bill also creates an employee retention work opportunity tax credit for employers that retain workers hired through the program for 24 months. Finally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to evaluate whether the retention credit (1) had a meaningful impact on retention as compared to currently existing and previous subsidized employment programs, and (2) was easily understood by employers and had an impact on hiring decisions in addition to any subsidy received by this bill.

1. Purpose. Employment, training, and supportive services program. Employee retention work opportunity credit. Conforming amendments. Sec. Effective date; regulations. 2. 3. (a) Establishment.--The Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(b) Definitions.--In this title: ``(1) Adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities.--The term `adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities' means adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities funded under chapter 3 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ``(5) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian tribe' has the meaning given that term in section 419(4). ``(C) Education directly related to employment. ``(F) Union-provided employment services, including labor-management training. STATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. USE OF FUNDS. PAYMENTS TO STATES. ``(B) Duration.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), an increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage made in accordance with this subsection shall remain in effect with respect to payments made to a State under subsection (a) for at least 4 consecutive fiscal year quarters. ``(2) Applicable percentage; applicable number of percentage points.--For purposes of paragraph (1), if the total unemployment in a State (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 months for which data for all States are published is-- ``(A) equal to or greater than 5.5 percent but less than 6 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 20; ``(B) equal to or greater than 6 percent but less than 6.5 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 30; ``(C) equal to or greater than 6.5 percent but less than 7 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 40; and ``(D) equal to or greater than 7 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 50. ``(B) Evaluations.--If the employer of record with respect to an eligible individual in a subsidized job placement is not the employer for whom the individual performs work, any employer evaluation required under this title with respect to such job placement shall include an evaluation of both the employer of record and the employer for whom the individual performs work. REPORTS; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; RESEARCH; AUDIT REQUIREMENT. Amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended. DIRECT FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. ``(d) Payments.--The Secretary shall pay a local government or consortium with a local government program application and plan approved under this section in the same manner as States are paid under section 1304. GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 612(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Option to submit plan that aligns with the plan under title xiii.--An Indian tribe or tribal consortium may elect to submit a tribal family assistance plan required under this section at the same time and in the same manner, and to apply for the same period, as the plan required under section 1307.''. 1301. 1302. 1303. 1305. 1306. 1308. 6.

1. Purpose. Employment, training, and supportive services program. Sec. Effective date; regulations. 2. 3. (a) Establishment.--The Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(b) Definitions.--In this title: ``(1) Adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities.--The term `adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities' means adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities funded under chapter 3 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ``(5) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian tribe' has the meaning given that term in section 419(4). ``(F) Union-provided employment services, including labor-management training. STATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. USE OF FUNDS. PAYMENTS TO STATES. ``(B) Duration.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), an increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage made in accordance with this subsection shall remain in effect with respect to payments made to a State under subsection (a) for at least 4 consecutive fiscal year quarters. ``(B) Evaluations.--If the employer of record with respect to an eligible individual in a subsidized job placement is not the employer for whom the individual performs work, any employer evaluation required under this title with respect to such job placement shall include an evaluation of both the employer of record and the employer for whom the individual performs work. Amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended. ``(d) Payments.--The Secretary shall pay a local government or consortium with a local government program application and plan approved under this section in the same manner as States are paid under section 1304. GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 1301. 1302. 6.

1. Purpose. Employment, training, and supportive services program. Employee retention work opportunity credit. Conforming amendments. Sec. Effective date; regulations. 2. 3. (a) Establishment.--The Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(b) Definitions.--In this title: ``(1) Adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities.--The term `adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities' means adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities funded under chapter 3 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ``(5) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian tribe' has the meaning given that term in section 419(4). ``(8) Payroll taxes.--The term `payroll taxes' means taxes under section 3111, 3221, 3301, or 3321 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and any similar State or local tax imposed on employers. ``(C) Education directly related to employment. ``(E) Casework and job coaching. ``(F) Union-provided employment services, including labor-management training. STATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. USE OF FUNDS. PAYMENTS TO STATES. ``(B) Duration.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), an increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage made in accordance with this subsection shall remain in effect with respect to payments made to a State under subsection (a) for at least 4 consecutive fiscal year quarters. ``(2) Applicable percentage; applicable number of percentage points.--For purposes of paragraph (1), if the total unemployment in a State (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 months for which data for all States are published is-- ``(A) equal to or greater than 5.5 percent but less than 6 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 20; ``(B) equal to or greater than 6 percent but less than 6.5 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 30; ``(C) equal to or greater than 6.5 percent but less than 7 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 40; and ``(D) equal to or greater than 7 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 50. ``(2) No discrimination against individuals with highest barriers to employment.--The State shall prioritize job placements for individuals with the highest barriers to employment and ensure that the procedures established under paragraph (1) do not result in an eligible individual being less likely to receive employment services solely on the basis of the individual's barriers to employment. ``(B) An employer in the public, private for- profit, private nonprofit, or employment social enterprise sector shall not be paid a subsidy that exceeds 120 percent of wage costs. 206); ``(iii) if determined appropriate by the State program funded under this title, the prevailing wage rate in the locality in which the individual is employed as determined by the Secretary of Labor, based on area surveys of wage rates conducted by the Department of Labor; and ``(iv) where a collective-bargaining agreement covers employees at the site of the subsidized job placement, a rate set for the eligible individual in accordance with the rates provided for in the agreement, including prospective wage increases provided for in the agreement. ``(B) Evaluations.--If the employer of record with respect to an eligible individual in a subsidized job placement is not the employer for whom the individual performs work, any employer evaluation required under this title with respect to such job placement shall include an evaluation of both the employer of record and the employer for whom the individual performs work. REPORTS; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; RESEARCH; AUDIT REQUIREMENT. Amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended. 3401 et seq.) DIRECT FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. ``(d) Payments.--The Secretary shall pay a local government or consortium with a local government program application and plan approved under this section in the same manner as States are paid under section 1304. GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Such information shall, to the extent practicable, include information similar to that required in a State plan under section 1302. 612(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Option to submit plan that aligns with the plan under title xiii.--An Indian tribe or tribal consortium may elect to submit a tribal family assistance plan required under this section at the same time and in the same manner, and to apply for the same period, as the plan required under section 1307.''. 1301. 1302. 1303. 1305. 1306. 1308. 6.

(c) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Purpose. Employment, training, and supportive services program. Employee retention work opportunity credit. Conforming amendments. Sec. Effective date; regulations. 2. The purposes of this Act are the following: (1) To provide immediate funding for subsidized employment programs that will create job opportunities for individuals who are not employed or who are underemployed, including individuals who are not employed or who are underemployed as a result of COVID-19, when it is safe to provide such opportunities, taking into account the need to prevent the spread or recurrence of COVID-19. 3. (a) Establishment.--The Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(b) Definitions.--In this title: ``(1) Adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities.--The term `adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities' means adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities funded under chapter 3 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. ``(5) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian tribe' has the meaning given that term in section 419(4). ``(8) Payroll taxes.--The term `payroll taxes' means taxes under section 3111, 3221, 3301, or 3321 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and any similar State or local tax imposed on employers. ``(C) Education directly related to employment. ``(E) Casework and job coaching. ``(F) Union-provided employment services, including labor-management training. STATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. ``(c) Deadlines for Submission.-- ``(1) Initial plan.--The initial State plan under this section shall be submitted by the State agency or agencies responsible for administering the State program under this title to the Secretary not later than 90 days prior to the commencement of the State program funded under this title and shall be for the period beginning on the first day of the commencement of the State program funded under the title and ending on the day that is the last day of the period covered by the unified State plan, the combined State plan submitted by the State under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, or a tribal plan submitted under section 166 of such Act that is in effect as of the date of submission. USE OF FUNDS. PAYMENTS TO STATES. ``(B) Duration.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), an increase in the Federal medical assistance percentage made in accordance with this subsection shall remain in effect with respect to payments made to a State under subsection (a) for at least 4 consecutive fiscal year quarters. ``(2) Applicable percentage; applicable number of percentage points.--For purposes of paragraph (1), if the total unemployment in a State (seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most recent 3 months for which data for all States are published is-- ``(A) equal to or greater than 5.5 percent but less than 6 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 20; ``(B) equal to or greater than 6 percent but less than 6.5 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 30; ``(C) equal to or greater than 6.5 percent but less than 7 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 40; and ``(D) equal to or greater than 7 percent, the applicable number of percentage points is 50. ``(2) No discrimination against individuals with highest barriers to employment.--The State shall prioritize job placements for individuals with the highest barriers to employment and ensure that the procedures established under paragraph (1) do not result in an eligible individual being less likely to receive employment services solely on the basis of the individual's barriers to employment. ``(B) An employer in the public, private for- profit, private nonprofit, or employment social enterprise sector shall not be paid a subsidy that exceeds 120 percent of wage costs. 206); ``(iii) if determined appropriate by the State program funded under this title, the prevailing wage rate in the locality in which the individual is employed as determined by the Secretary of Labor, based on area surveys of wage rates conducted by the Department of Labor; and ``(iv) where a collective-bargaining agreement covers employees at the site of the subsidized job placement, a rate set for the eligible individual in accordance with the rates provided for in the agreement, including prospective wage increases provided for in the agreement. ``(B) Evaluations.--If the employer of record with respect to an eligible individual in a subsidized job placement is not the employer for whom the individual performs work, any employer evaluation required under this title with respect to such job placement shall include an evaluation of both the employer of record and the employer for whom the individual performs work. REPORTS; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; RESEARCH; AUDIT REQUIREMENT. Amounts appropriated under the preceding sentence shall remain available until expended. 3401 et seq.) DIRECT FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS. ``(d) Payments.--The Secretary shall pay a local government or consortium with a local government program application and plan approved under this section in the same manner as States are paid under section 1304. GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ``(b) Scope of Grants.--Grants under this subsection may be regional programs or serve specific populations. Such information shall, to the extent practicable, include information similar to that required in a State plan under section 1302. ``(B) Limitation.--The amount of the qualified second-year wages which may be taken into account with respect to any individual shall not exceed $6,000 per year. 612(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Option to submit plan that aligns with the plan under title xiii.--An Indian tribe or tribal consortium may elect to submit a tribal family assistance plan required under this section at the same time and in the same manner, and to apply for the same period, as the plan required under section 1307.''. 1301. 1302. 1303. 1305. 1306. 1308. 6.

H.R.6729

International Affairs

Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China's Abuse of International Financing Act or the STOP China's Abuse of International Financing Act This bill requires U.S. representatives to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and specified international financial institutions to take actions to address China's role in such institutions. The representatives to these institutions must (1) advocate and vote against their respective institutions using U.S. contributions to procure goods from (or sourced in) China, and (2) pursue procedural changes so that their respective institutions do not consider China a developing nation for any purpose.

To require a report on the People's Republic of China's use of international financial institutions, to set United States policy regarding the identification of the People's Republic of China as a ``developing nation'' and address this matter in regional multilateral financial institutions, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase certain goods from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China's Abuse of International Financing Act'' or the ``STOP China's Abuse of International Financing Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S USE OF AND INFLUENCE IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a written report on the ways that the People's Republic of China has used its role in international financial institutions to influence the policies of the institutions and advance its diplomatic objectives during the period that begins with calendar year 2000 and ends with the present, including-- (1) a statement of the percentage of funds donated to each international financial institution during that period, that is represented by donations from the People's Republic of China, and how each such percentage has changed during that period; (2) a statement of the percentage of capital loaned to the People's Republic of China during that period that is represented by loans from each international financial institution, and how each such percentage has changed during that period, including-- (A) how the People's Republic of China used financing from any institution in the World Bank Group for projects which the People's Republic of China did not finance internally; and (B) how United States technical assistance has been used by each institution of the World Bank Group in evaluating loans to the People's Republic of China; (3) a statement of the percentage of the staff of each international financial institution who identify as Chinese nationals, and how each such percentage has changed during that period; and (4) a statement of the involvement of enterprises controlled by, or whose headquarters are in, the People's Republic of China in bidding on contracts offered by any international financial institution during that period, and the percentage of the contracts that were awarded to any such enterprise, including-- (A) how the People's Republic of China subsidizes the enterprises in order to drive down bid prices; and (B) the criteria necessary for a transparent bidding process for contracts offered by any such institution. SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. (a) Sense of the Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that international financial institutions, related trade groups, and multilateral organizations should not consider the People's Republic of China to be a developing nation for any purpose. (b) Procedures of World Organizations.--The United States representatives to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the international financial institutions shall pursue changes in the procedures of their respective institutions to ensure that their respective institutions do not consider the People's Republic of China to be a developing nation for any purpose. SEC. 4. REPORT FROM UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report that describes the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to pursue a strategy with respect to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to carry out and achieve the following: (1) Facilitate the full implementation of currently negotiated and possible future agreements of the WTO. (2) Enable the maximum benefits from trade to accrue to members of the WTO that face the greatest difficulty integrating into multilateral and regional trade institutions. (3) Ensure that none of the following members of the WTO receives ``special and differential'' treatment in currently negotiated or possible future agreements of the WTO: (A) Members that are also members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) or begun the accession process to OECD. (B) Members that are also members of the G20. (C) Members that are classified as ``high income'' countries by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. SEC. 5. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS PROVIDED TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR GOODS FROM CHINA. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States representatives to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the international financial institutions to use the voice and vote of the United States to prevent the institutions from using any contribution made on behalf of the United States to-- (1) procure goods from, or sourced in, the People's Republic of China; or (2) fulfill any contract awarded by the Bank to any enterprise controlled by, or whose headquarters is in, the People's Republic of China. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' means-- (1) each institution of the World Bank Group; (2) the African Development Bank; (3) the Asian Development Bank; (4) the Caribbean Development Bank; (5) the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; (6) the Inter-American Development Bank; (7) the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development; (8) the European Investment Bank; (9) the Global Environment Facility; (10) the Islamic Development Bank; (11) the North American Development Bank; and (12) the Organization of American States. <all>

Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China’s Abuse of International Financing Act

To require a report on the People's Republic of China's use of international financial institutions, to set United States policy regarding the identification of the People's Republic of China as a "developing nation" and address this matter in regional multilateral financial institutions, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase certain goods from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.

Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China’s Abuse of International Financing Act

Rep. Guest, Michael

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MS

This bill requires U.S. representatives to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and specified international financial institutions to take actions to address China's role in such institutions. The representatives to these institutions must (1) advocate and vote against their respective institutions using U.S. contributions to procure goods from (or sourced in) China, and (2) pursue procedural changes so that their respective institutions do not consider China a developing nation for any purpose.

2. REPORT ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S USE OF AND INFLUENCE IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. STATEMENT OF POLICY. (a) Sense of the Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that international financial institutions, related trade groups, and multilateral organizations should not consider the People's Republic of China to be a developing nation for any purpose. REPORT FROM UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE. (B) Members that are also members of the G20. SEC. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' means-- (1) each institution of the World Bank Group; (2) the African Development Bank; (3) the Asian Development Bank; (4) the Caribbean Development Bank; (5) the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; (6) the Inter-American Development Bank; (7) the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development; (8) the European Investment Bank; (9) the Global Environment Facility; (10) the Islamic Development Bank; (11) the North American Development Bank; and (12) the Organization of American States.

2. REPORT ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S USE OF AND INFLUENCE IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. STATEMENT OF POLICY. (a) Sense of the Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that international financial institutions, related trade groups, and multilateral organizations should not consider the People's Republic of China to be a developing nation for any purpose. REPORT FROM UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE. (B) Members that are also members of the G20. SEC. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' means-- (1) each institution of the World Bank Group; (2) the African Development Bank; (3) the Asian Development Bank; (4) the Caribbean Development Bank; (5) the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; (6) the Inter-American Development Bank; (7) the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development; (8) the European Investment Bank; (9) the Global Environment Facility; (10) the Islamic Development Bank; (11) the North American Development Bank; and (12) the Organization of American States.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China's Abuse of International Financing Act'' or the ``STOP China's Abuse of International Financing Act''. 2. REPORT ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S USE OF AND INFLUENCE IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a written report on the ways that the People's Republic of China has used its role in international financial institutions to influence the policies of the institutions and advance its diplomatic objectives during the period that begins with calendar year 2000 and ends with the present, including-- (1) a statement of the percentage of funds donated to each international financial institution during that period, that is represented by donations from the People's Republic of China, and how each such percentage has changed during that period; (2) a statement of the percentage of capital loaned to the People's Republic of China during that period that is represented by loans from each international financial institution, and how each such percentage has changed during that period, including-- (A) how the People's Republic of China used financing from any institution in the World Bank Group for projects which the People's Republic of China did not finance internally; and (B) how United States technical assistance has been used by each institution of the World Bank Group in evaluating loans to the People's Republic of China; (3) a statement of the percentage of the staff of each international financial institution who identify as Chinese nationals, and how each such percentage has changed during that period; and (4) a statement of the involvement of enterprises controlled by, or whose headquarters are in, the People's Republic of China in bidding on contracts offered by any international financial institution during that period, and the percentage of the contracts that were awarded to any such enterprise, including-- (A) how the People's Republic of China subsidizes the enterprises in order to drive down bid prices; and (B) the criteria necessary for a transparent bidding process for contracts offered by any such institution. STATEMENT OF POLICY. (a) Sense of the Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that international financial institutions, related trade groups, and multilateral organizations should not consider the People's Republic of China to be a developing nation for any purpose. REPORT FROM UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report that describes the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to pursue a strategy with respect to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to carry out and achieve the following: (1) Facilitate the full implementation of currently negotiated and possible future agreements of the WTO. (2) Enable the maximum benefits from trade to accrue to members of the WTO that face the greatest difficulty integrating into multilateral and regional trade institutions. (3) Ensure that none of the following members of the WTO receives ``special and differential'' treatment in currently negotiated or possible future agreements of the WTO: (A) Members that are also members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) or begun the accession process to OECD. (B) Members that are also members of the G20. (C) Members that are classified as ``high income'' countries by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS PROVIDED TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR GOODS FROM CHINA. SEC. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' means-- (1) each institution of the World Bank Group; (2) the African Development Bank; (3) the Asian Development Bank; (4) the Caribbean Development Bank; (5) the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; (6) the Inter-American Development Bank; (7) the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development; (8) the European Investment Bank; (9) the Global Environment Facility; (10) the Islamic Development Bank; (11) the North American Development Bank; and (12) the Organization of American States.

To require a report on the People's Republic of China's use of international financial institutions, to set United States policy regarding the identification of the People's Republic of China as a ``developing nation'' and address this matter in regional multilateral financial institutions, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase certain goods from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing Transparent Operations to Prevent China's Abuse of International Financing Act'' or the ``STOP China's Abuse of International Financing Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA'S USE OF AND INFLUENCE IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. Within 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate a written report on the ways that the People's Republic of China has used its role in international financial institutions to influence the policies of the institutions and advance its diplomatic objectives during the period that begins with calendar year 2000 and ends with the present, including-- (1) a statement of the percentage of funds donated to each international financial institution during that period, that is represented by donations from the People's Republic of China, and how each such percentage has changed during that period; (2) a statement of the percentage of capital loaned to the People's Republic of China during that period that is represented by loans from each international financial institution, and how each such percentage has changed during that period, including-- (A) how the People's Republic of China used financing from any institution in the World Bank Group for projects which the People's Republic of China did not finance internally; and (B) how United States technical assistance has been used by each institution of the World Bank Group in evaluating loans to the People's Republic of China; (3) a statement of the percentage of the staff of each international financial institution who identify as Chinese nationals, and how each such percentage has changed during that period; and (4) a statement of the involvement of enterprises controlled by, or whose headquarters are in, the People's Republic of China in bidding on contracts offered by any international financial institution during that period, and the percentage of the contracts that were awarded to any such enterprise, including-- (A) how the People's Republic of China subsidizes the enterprises in order to drive down bid prices; and (B) the criteria necessary for a transparent bidding process for contracts offered by any such institution. SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY. (a) Sense of the Congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that international financial institutions, related trade groups, and multilateral organizations should not consider the People's Republic of China to be a developing nation for any purpose. (b) Procedures of World Organizations.--The United States representatives to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the international financial institutions shall pursue changes in the procedures of their respective institutions to ensure that their respective institutions do not consider the People's Republic of China to be a developing nation for any purpose. SEC. 4. REPORT FROM UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the United States Trade Representative shall submit to Congress a report that describes the manner in which the Trade Representative plans to pursue a strategy with respect to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to carry out and achieve the following: (1) Facilitate the full implementation of currently negotiated and possible future agreements of the WTO. (2) Enable the maximum benefits from trade to accrue to members of the WTO that face the greatest difficulty integrating into multilateral and regional trade institutions. (3) Ensure that none of the following members of the WTO receives ``special and differential'' treatment in currently negotiated or possible future agreements of the WTO: (A) Members that are also members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) or begun the accession process to OECD. (B) Members that are also members of the G20. (C) Members that are classified as ``high income'' countries by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. SEC. 5. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS PROVIDED TO INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FOR GOODS FROM CHINA. The Secretary of the Treasury shall direct the United States representatives to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the international financial institutions to use the voice and vote of the United States to prevent the institutions from using any contribution made on behalf of the United States to-- (1) procure goods from, or sourced in, the People's Republic of China; or (2) fulfill any contract awarded by the Bank to any enterprise controlled by, or whose headquarters is in, the People's Republic of China. SEC. 6. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. In this Act, the term ``international financial institution'' means-- (1) each institution of the World Bank Group; (2) the African Development Bank; (3) the Asian Development Bank; (4) the Caribbean Development Bank; (5) the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; (6) the Inter-American Development Bank; (7) the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development; (8) the European Investment Bank; (9) the Global Environment Facility; (10) the Islamic Development Bank; (11) the North American Development Bank; and (12) the Organization of American States. <all>

S.3287

Energy

Strategic Production Response Act or the SPR Act This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of Interior issues a plan or updates a previously issued plan to increase the production of oil and gas on federal land. The bill defines federal land to (1) include Outer Continental Shelf land; and (2) exclude land otherwise not available for oil and gas development within the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, the National Wilderness Preservation System, a National Marine Sanctuary, or Indian land.

To provide for the development and issuance of a plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strategic Production Response Act'' or the ``SPR Act''. SEC. 2. STRATEGIC PRODUCTION RESPONSE PLAN. Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Strategic Production Response Plan.-- ``(1) Definition of federal land.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `Federal land' means land, including outer Continental Shelf land, the title to which is held by the United States. ``(B) Exclusions.--In this subsection, the term `Federal land' does not include land otherwise not available for oil and gas development within-- ``(i) a unit of the National Park System; ``(ii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; ``(iii) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; ``(iv) a National Marine Sanctuary; or ``(v) Indian land. ``(2) Plan.--Except in the case of a severe energy supply interruption described in subsection (d) or as otherwise mandated by Congress, the Secretary may not execute 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, whether through sale, exchange, or loan, until the Secretary of the Interior has, as applicable, issued a plan or updated a previously issued plan to increase the production of oil and gas on Federal land. ``(3) Requirements for plan.--Each plan issued or updated under paragraph (2) shall include proposed actions to increase oil and gas production on Federal land that are in addition to lease sales previously scheduled by the Secretary of the Interior under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.). ``(4) Consultation.--The Secretary of the Interior shall issue or update each plan required under paragraph (2) in consultation with the Secretary, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Defense. ``(5) Congressional submission.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary executes 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a copy of the applicable plan required under paragraph (2).''. <all>

Strategic Production Response Act

A bill to provide for the development and issuance of a plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

SPR Act Strategic Production Response Act

Sen. Barrasso, John

R

WY

This bill limits the drawdown of petroleum in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until the Department of Interior issues a plan or updates a previously issued plan to increase the production of oil and gas on federal land. The bill defines federal land to (1) include Outer Continental Shelf land; and (2) exclude land otherwise not available for oil and gas development within the National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System, the National Wilderness Preservation System, a National Marine Sanctuary, or Indian land.

To provide for the development and issuance of a plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strategic Production Response Act'' or the ``SPR Act''. SEC. 2. STRATEGIC PRODUCTION RESPONSE PLAN. Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Strategic Production Response Plan.-- ``(1) Definition of federal land.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `Federal land' means land, including outer Continental Shelf land, the title to which is held by the United States. ``(B) Exclusions.--In this subsection, the term `Federal land' does not include land otherwise not available for oil and gas development within-- ``(i) a unit of the National Park System; ``(ii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; ``(iii) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; ``(iv) a National Marine Sanctuary; or ``(v) Indian land. ``(2) Plan.--Except in the case of a severe energy supply interruption described in subsection (d) or as otherwise mandated by Congress, the Secretary may not execute 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, whether through sale, exchange, or loan, until the Secretary of the Interior has, as applicable, issued a plan or updated a previously issued plan to increase the production of oil and gas on Federal land. ``(3) Requirements for plan.--Each plan issued or updated under paragraph (2) shall include proposed actions to increase oil and gas production on Federal land that are in addition to lease sales previously scheduled by the Secretary of the Interior under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.). ``(4) Consultation.--The Secretary of the Interior shall issue or update each plan required under paragraph (2) in consultation with the Secretary, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Defense. ``(5) Congressional submission.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary executes 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a copy of the applicable plan required under paragraph (2).''. <all>

To provide for the development and issuance of a plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strategic Production Response Act'' or the ``SPR Act''. SEC. 2. STRATEGIC PRODUCTION RESPONSE PLAN. Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. ``(B) Exclusions.--In this subsection, the term `Federal land' does not include land otherwise not available for oil and gas development within-- ``(i) a unit of the National Park System; ``(ii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; ``(iii) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; ``(iv) a National Marine Sanctuary; or ``(v) Indian land. ``(3) Requirements for plan.--Each plan issued or updated under paragraph (2) shall include proposed actions to increase oil and gas production on Federal land that are in addition to lease sales previously scheduled by the Secretary of the Interior under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. ``(4) Consultation.--The Secretary of the Interior shall issue or update each plan required under paragraph (2) in consultation with the Secretary, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Defense. ``(5) Congressional submission.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary executes 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a copy of the applicable plan required under paragraph (2).''.

To provide for the development and issuance of a plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strategic Production Response Act'' or the ``SPR Act''. SEC. 2. STRATEGIC PRODUCTION RESPONSE PLAN. Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Strategic Production Response Plan.-- ``(1) Definition of federal land.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `Federal land' means land, including outer Continental Shelf land, the title to which is held by the United States. ``(B) Exclusions.--In this subsection, the term `Federal land' does not include land otherwise not available for oil and gas development within-- ``(i) a unit of the National Park System; ``(ii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; ``(iii) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; ``(iv) a National Marine Sanctuary; or ``(v) Indian land. ``(2) Plan.--Except in the case of a severe energy supply interruption described in subsection (d) or as otherwise mandated by Congress, the Secretary may not execute 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, whether through sale, exchange, or loan, until the Secretary of the Interior has, as applicable, issued a plan or updated a previously issued plan to increase the production of oil and gas on Federal land. ``(3) Requirements for plan.--Each plan issued or updated under paragraph (2) shall include proposed actions to increase oil and gas production on Federal land that are in addition to lease sales previously scheduled by the Secretary of the Interior under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.). ``(4) Consultation.--The Secretary of the Interior shall issue or update each plan required under paragraph (2) in consultation with the Secretary, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Defense. ``(5) Congressional submission.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary executes 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a copy of the applicable plan required under paragraph (2).''. <all>

To provide for the development and issuance of a plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Strategic Production Response Act'' or the ``SPR Act''. SEC. 2. STRATEGIC PRODUCTION RESPONSE PLAN. Section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Strategic Production Response Plan.-- ``(1) Definition of federal land.-- ``(A) In general.--In this subsection, the term `Federal land' means land, including outer Continental Shelf land, the title to which is held by the United States. ``(B) Exclusions.--In this subsection, the term `Federal land' does not include land otherwise not available for oil and gas development within-- ``(i) a unit of the National Park System; ``(ii) a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; ``(iii) a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System; ``(iv) a National Marine Sanctuary; or ``(v) Indian land. ``(2) Plan.--Except in the case of a severe energy supply interruption described in subsection (d) or as otherwise mandated by Congress, the Secretary may not execute 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, whether through sale, exchange, or loan, until the Secretary of the Interior has, as applicable, issued a plan or updated a previously issued plan to increase the production of oil and gas on Federal land. ``(3) Requirements for plan.--Each plan issued or updated under paragraph (2) shall include proposed actions to increase oil and gas production on Federal land that are in addition to lease sales previously scheduled by the Secretary of the Interior under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.). ``(4) Consultation.--The Secretary of the Interior shall issue or update each plan required under paragraph (2) in consultation with the Secretary, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Secretary of Defense. ``(5) Congressional submission.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary executes 1 drawdown or a series of 2 or more drawdowns of petroleum products in the Reserve after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a copy of the applicable plan required under paragraph (2).''. <all>

H.R.3023

Water Resources Development

Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act This bill modifies the budgetary treatment of certain financial assistance provided to nonfederal entities under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program.

To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to budgetary treatment of certain amounts of financial assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Subtitle C of title V of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 5036. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ``If the recipient of financial assistance for a project under this subtitle is an eligible entity other than a Federal entity, agency, or instrumentality, and the dedicated sources of repayment of that financial assistance are non-Federal revenue sources, such financial assistance shall, for purposes of budgetary treatment under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)-- ``(1) be deemed to be non-Federal; and ``(2) be treated as a direct loan or loan guarantee (as such terms are defined, respectively, in such Act).''. <all>

Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act

To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to budgetary treatment of certain amounts of financial assistance, and for other purposes.

Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act

Rep. Costa, Jim

D

CA

This bill modifies the budgetary treatment of certain financial assistance provided to nonfederal entities under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program.

To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to budgetary treatment of certain amounts of financial assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Subtitle C of title V of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 5036. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ``If the recipient of financial assistance for a project under this subtitle is an eligible entity other than a Federal entity, agency, or instrumentality, and the dedicated sources of repayment of that financial assistance are non-Federal revenue sources, such financial assistance shall, for purposes of budgetary treatment under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)-- ``(1) be deemed to be non-Federal; and ``(2) be treated as a direct loan or loan guarantee (as such terms are defined, respectively, in such Act).''. <all>

To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to budgetary treatment of certain amounts of financial assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Subtitle C of title V of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 5036. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ``If the recipient of financial assistance for a project under this subtitle is an eligible entity other than a Federal entity, agency, or instrumentality, and the dedicated sources of repayment of that financial assistance are non-Federal revenue sources, such financial assistance shall, for purposes of budgetary treatment under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)-- ``(1) be deemed to be non-Federal; and ``(2) be treated as a direct loan or loan guarantee (as such terms are defined, respectively, in such Act).''. <all>

To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to budgetary treatment of certain amounts of financial assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Subtitle C of title V of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 5036. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ``If the recipient of financial assistance for a project under this subtitle is an eligible entity other than a Federal entity, agency, or instrumentality, and the dedicated sources of repayment of that financial assistance are non-Federal revenue sources, such financial assistance shall, for purposes of budgetary treatment under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)-- ``(1) be deemed to be non-Federal; and ``(2) be treated as a direct loan or loan guarantee (as such terms are defined, respectively, in such Act).''. <all>

To amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to budgetary treatment of certain amounts of financial assistance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act''. SEC. 2. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. Subtitle C of title V of the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 5036. BUDGETARY TREATMENT OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ``If the recipient of financial assistance for a project under this subtitle is an eligible entity other than a Federal entity, agency, or instrumentality, and the dedicated sources of repayment of that financial assistance are non-Federal revenue sources, such financial assistance shall, for purposes of budgetary treatment under the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)-- ``(1) be deemed to be non-Federal; and ``(2) be treated as a direct loan or loan guarantee (as such terms are defined, respectively, in such Act).''. <all>

H.R.1432

Labor and Employment

Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, which awards grants to employer associations, labor unions, and other organizations to provide education and training to employees and employers on workplace safety and health. This training must include information on employee rights and employer responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

To authorize the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act''. SEC. 2. SUSAN HARWOOD TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. Section 21 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is amended-- (1) in subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall (1) provide for the establishment and supervision of programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions and in employee rights and employer responsibilities under this Act and (2) consult with and advise employers and employees, and organizations representing employers and employees as to effective means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) The Secretary shall create a program known as the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to competitively award grants to nonprofit organizations, employer associations, labor unions, and institutions of higher education supported by State and local governments to provide training and education programs for employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces and to inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (including grants to develop or expand the capacity of such organizations to provide safety and health training, education, and related assistance to the targeted audiences, grants for the training of employees and employers on occupational safety and health hazards of particular concern or for particular industries, or groups of workers at high risk of injury, illness, or exposure to hazards, and grants for the development of training materials on particular topics).''. <all>

Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act

To authorize the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program.

Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act

Rep. Pocan, Mark

D

WI

This bill provides statutory authority for the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program, which awards grants to employer associations, labor unions, and other organizations to provide education and training to employees and employers on workplace safety and health. This training must include information on employee rights and employer responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

To authorize the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act''. SEC. 2. SUSAN HARWOOD TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. Section 21 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is amended-- (1) in subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall (1) provide for the establishment and supervision of programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions and in employee rights and employer responsibilities under this Act and (2) consult with and advise employers and employees, and organizations representing employers and employees as to effective means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) The Secretary shall create a program known as the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to competitively award grants to nonprofit organizations, employer associations, labor unions, and institutions of higher education supported by State and local governments to provide training and education programs for employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces and to inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (including grants to develop or expand the capacity of such organizations to provide safety and health training, education, and related assistance to the targeted audiences, grants for the training of employees and employers on occupational safety and health hazards of particular concern or for particular industries, or groups of workers at high risk of injury, illness, or exposure to hazards, and grants for the development of training materials on particular topics).''. <all>

To authorize the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act''. SEC. 2. SUSAN HARWOOD TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. Section 21 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is amended-- (1) in subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall (1) provide for the establishment and supervision of programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions and in employee rights and employer responsibilities under this Act and (2) consult with and advise employers and employees, and organizations representing employers and employees as to effective means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) The Secretary shall create a program known as the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to competitively award grants to nonprofit organizations, employer associations, labor unions, and institutions of higher education supported by State and local governments to provide training and education programs for employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces and to inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (including grants to develop or expand the capacity of such organizations to provide safety and health training, education, and related assistance to the targeted audiences, grants for the training of employees and employers on occupational safety and health hazards of particular concern or for particular industries, or groups of workers at high risk of injury, illness, or exposure to hazards, and grants for the development of training materials on particular topics).''. <all>

To authorize the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act''. SEC. 2. SUSAN HARWOOD TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. Section 21 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is amended-- (1) in subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall (1) provide for the establishment and supervision of programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions and in employee rights and employer responsibilities under this Act and (2) consult with and advise employers and employees, and organizations representing employers and employees as to effective means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) The Secretary shall create a program known as the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to competitively award grants to nonprofit organizations, employer associations, labor unions, and institutions of higher education supported by State and local governments to provide training and education programs for employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces and to inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (including grants to develop or expand the capacity of such organizations to provide safety and health training, education, and related assistance to the targeted audiences, grants for the training of employees and employers on occupational safety and health hazards of particular concern or for particular industries, or groups of workers at high risk of injury, illness, or exposure to hazards, and grants for the development of training materials on particular topics).''. <all>

To authorize the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Susan Harwood Training Grant Program Authorization Act''. SEC. 2. SUSAN HARWOOD TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM AUTHORIZED. Section 21 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 is amended-- (1) in subsection (c) to read as follows: ``(c) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall (1) provide for the establishment and supervision of programs for the education and training of employers and employees in the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions and in employee rights and employer responsibilities under this Act and (2) consult with and advise employers and employees, and organizations representing employers and employees as to effective means of preventing occupational injuries and illnesses.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) The Secretary shall create a program known as the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to competitively award grants to nonprofit organizations, employer associations, labor unions, and institutions of higher education supported by State and local governments to provide training and education programs for employers and workers on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces and to inform workers of their rights and employers of their responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (including grants to develop or expand the capacity of such organizations to provide safety and health training, education, and related assistance to the targeted audiences, grants for the training of employees and employers on occupational safety and health hazards of particular concern or for particular industries, or groups of workers at high risk of injury, illness, or exposure to hazards, and grants for the development of training materials on particular topics).''. <all>

H.R.401

Immigration

Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021 This bill establishes that nonimmigrant H-2B visas (temporary nonagricultural workers) issued for landscaping or grounds keeping workers shall not count against the annual cap on such visas. The bill also eliminates an existing statutory exemption to the H-2B annual cap for visas for fish roe processing workers.

To amend the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to provide for the inclusion of certain workers in the exemption from numerical limitations on H-2B workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN WORKERS IN EXEMPTION FROM NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS ON H-2B WORKERS. Section 14006 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108-287) is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 14006. The numerical limitation contained in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)) shall not apply to any nonimmigrant alien issued a visa or otherwise provided status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) who is employed (or has received an offer of employment) as a landscaping or groundskeeping worker (as the Bureau of Labor and Statistics defines such term under code 37-3011 for purposes of the Occupational Employment Statistics).''. <all>

Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021

To amend the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to provide for the inclusion of certain workers in the exemption from numerical limitations on H-2B workers, and for other purposes.

Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021

Rep. Joyce, David P.

R

OH

This bill establishes that nonimmigrant H-2B visas (temporary nonagricultural workers) issued for landscaping or grounds keeping workers shall not count against the annual cap on such visas. The bill also eliminates an existing statutory exemption to the H-2B annual cap for visas for fish roe processing workers.

To amend the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to provide for the inclusion of certain workers in the exemption from numerical limitations on H-2B workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN WORKERS IN EXEMPTION FROM NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS ON H-2B WORKERS. Section 14006 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108-287) is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 14006. The numerical limitation contained in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)) shall not apply to any nonimmigrant alien issued a visa or otherwise provided status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) who is employed (or has received an offer of employment) as a landscaping or groundskeeping worker (as the Bureau of Labor and Statistics defines such term under code 37-3011 for purposes of the Occupational Employment Statistics).''. <all>

To amend the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to provide for the inclusion of certain workers in the exemption from numerical limitations on H-2B workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN WORKERS IN EXEMPTION FROM NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS ON H-2B WORKERS. Section 14006 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108-287) is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 14006. The numerical limitation contained in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)) shall not apply to any nonimmigrant alien issued a visa or otherwise provided status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) who is employed (or has received an offer of employment) as a landscaping or groundskeeping worker (as the Bureau of Labor and Statistics defines such term under code 37-3011 for purposes of the Occupational Employment Statistics).''. <all>

To amend the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to provide for the inclusion of certain workers in the exemption from numerical limitations on H-2B workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN WORKERS IN EXEMPTION FROM NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS ON H-2B WORKERS. Section 14006 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108-287) is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 14006. The numerical limitation contained in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)) shall not apply to any nonimmigrant alien issued a visa or otherwise provided status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) who is employed (or has received an offer of employment) as a landscaping or groundskeeping worker (as the Bureau of Labor and Statistics defines such term under code 37-3011 for purposes of the Occupational Employment Statistics).''. <all>

To amend the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 to provide for the inclusion of certain workers in the exemption from numerical limitations on H-2B workers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN WORKERS IN EXEMPTION FROM NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS ON H-2B WORKERS. Section 14006 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108-287) is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 14006. The numerical limitation contained in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B)) shall not apply to any nonimmigrant alien issued a visa or otherwise provided status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)) who is employed (or has received an offer of employment) as a landscaping or groundskeeping worker (as the Bureau of Labor and Statistics defines such term under code 37-3011 for purposes of the Occupational Employment Statistics).''. <all>

H.R.2489

Science, Technology, Communications

Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act This bill establishes requirements related to certain charges, practices, classifications, or regulations in connection with confinement facility (i.e., jail or prison) communications services. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish maximum rates and charges that a provider of prison communications services may charge for such services. The bill provides interim rate caps until the FCC establishes such rates and charges. The bill requires a provider of prison communications services to assess all charges for communications on a per-minute basis for the actual duration of the communication, and it prohibits a provider from charging a per-communication or per-connection charge. A provider also may not charge an ancillary service charge except in certain circumstances. Further, the bill prohibits a provider from assessing a site commission, which is a payment or donation made to certain entities that operate or oversee a confinement facility.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure just and reasonable charges for confinement facility communications services, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Prison, jails, and other confinement facilities in the United States have unique telecommunications needs due to safety and security concerns. (2) Unjust and unreasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in confinement facilities negatively impact the safety and security of communities in the United States by damaging relationships between incarcerated persons and their support systems, thereby exacerbating recidivism. (3) All people in the United States, including anyone who pays for confinement facility communications services, should have access to communications services at charges that are just and reasonable. (4) Certain markets for confinement facility communications services are distorted due to reverse competition, in which the financial interests of the entity making the buying decision (the confinement facility) are aligned with the seller (the provider of confinement facility communications services) and not the consumer (the incarcerated person or a member of his or her family). This reverse competition occurs because site commission payments to the confinement facility from the provider of confinement facility communications services are the chief criterion many facilities use to select their provider of confinement facility communications services. (5) Charges for confinement facility communications services that have been shown to be unjust and unreasonable are often a result of site commission payments that far exceed the costs incurred by the confinement facility in accommodating these services. (6) Unjust and unreasonable charges have been assessed for both audio and video services and for both intrastate and interstate communications from confinement facilities. (7) Mrs. Martha Wright-Reed led a campaign for just communications rates for incarcerated people for over a decade. (8) Mrs. Wright-Reed was the lead plaintiff in Wright v. Corrections Corporation of America, CA No. 00-293 (GK) (D.D.C. 2001). (9) That case ultimately led to the Wright Petition at the Federal Communications Commission, CC Docket No. 96-128 (November 3, 2003). (10) As a grandmother, Mrs. Wright-Reed was forced to choose between purchasing medication and communicating with her incarcerated grandson. (11) Mrs. Wright-Reed passed away on January 18, 2015, before fully realizing her dream of just communications rates for all people. SEC. 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINEMENT FACILITY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (a) In General.--Section 276 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 276) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Additional Requirements for Confinement Facility Communications Services.-- ``(1) Authority.-- ``(A) In general.--All charges, practices, classifications, and regulations for and in connection with confinement facility communications services shall be just and reasonable, and any such charge, practice, classification, or regulation that is unjust or unreasonable is declared to be unlawful. ``(B) Rulemaking required.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Commission shall issue rules to adopt, for the provision of confinement facility communications services, rates and ancillary service charges that are just and reasonable, which shall be the maximum such rates and charges that a provider of confinement facility communications services may charge for such services. In determining rates and charges that are just and reasonable, the Commission shall adopt such rates and charges based on the average industry costs of providing such services using data collected from providers of confinement facility communications services. ``(C) Biennial review.--Not less frequently than every 2 years following the issuance of rules under subparagraph (B), the Commission shall-- ``(i) determine whether the rates and ancillary service charges authorized by the rules issued under such subparagraph remain just and reasonable; and ``(ii) if the Commission determines under clause (i) that any such rate or charge does not remain just and reasonable, revise such rules so that such rate or charge is just and reasonable. ``(2) Interim rate caps.--Until the Commission issues the rules required by paragraph (1)(B), a provider of confinement facility communications services may not charge a rate for any voice service communication using confinement facility communications services that exceeds the following: ``(A) For debit calling or prepaid calling, $0.04 per minute. ``(B) For collect calling, $0.05 per minute. ``(3) Assessment on per-minute basis.--Except as provided in paragraph (4), a provider of confinement facility communications services-- ``(A) shall assess all charges for a communication using such services on a per-minute basis for the actual duration of the communication, measured from communication acceptance to termination, rounded up to the next full minute, except in the case of charges for services that the confinement facility offers free of charge or for amounts below the amounts permitted under this subsection; and ``(B) may not charge a per-communication or per- connection charge for a communication using such services. ``(4) Ancillary service charges.-- ``(A) General prohibition.--A provider of confinement facility communications services may not charge an ancillary service charge other than-- ``(i) if the Commission has not yet issued the rules required by paragraph (1)(B), a charge listed in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; or ``(ii) a charge authorized by the rules adopted by the Commission under paragraph (1). ``(B) Permitted charges and rates.--If the Commission has not yet issued the rules required by paragraph (1)(B), a provider of confinement facility communications services may not charge a rate for an ancillary service charge in excess of the following: ``(i) In the case of an automated payment fee, 2.9 percent of the total charge on which the fee is assessed. ``(ii) In the case of a fee for single-call and related services, the exact transaction fee charged by the third-party provider, with no markup. ``(iii) In the case of a live agent fee, $5.95 per use. ``(iv) In the case of a paper bill or statement fee, $2 per use. ``(v) In the case of a third-party financial transaction fee, the exact fee, with no markup, charged by the third party for the transaction. ``(5) Prohibition on site commissions.--A provider of confinement facility communications services may not assess a site commission. ``(6) Relationship to state law.--A State or political subdivision of a State may not enforce any law, rule, regulation, standard, or other provision having the force or effect of law relating to confinement facility communications services that allows for higher rates or other charges to be assessed for such services than is permitted under any Federal law or regulation relating to confinement facility communications services. ``(7) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Ancillary service charge.--The term `ancillary service charge' means any charge a consumer may be assessed for the setting up or use of a confinement facility communications service that is not included in the per-minute charges assessed for individual communications. ``(B) Automated payment fee.--The term `automated payment fee' means a credit card payment, debit card payment, or bill processing fee, including a fee for a payment made by means of interactive voice response, the internet, or a kiosk. ``(C) Collect calling.--The term `collect calling' means an arrangement whereby a credit-qualified party agrees to pay for charges associated with a communication made to such party using confinement facility communications services and originating from within a confinement facility. ``(D) Confinement facility.--The term `confinement facility'-- ``(i) means a jail or a prison; and ``(ii) includes any juvenile, detention, work release, or mental health facility that is used primarily to hold individuals who are-- ``(I) awaiting adjudication of criminal charges or an immigration matter; or ``(II) serving a sentence for a criminal conviction. ``(E) Confinement facility communications service.--The term `confinement facility communications service' means a service that allows incarcerated persons to make electronic communications (whether intrastate, interstate, or international and whether made using video, audio, or any other communicative method, including advanced communications services) to individuals outside the confinement facility, or to individuals inside the confinement facility, where the incarcerated person is being held, regardless of the technology used to deliver the service. ``(F) Consumer.--The term `consumer' means the party paying a provider of confinement facility communications services. ``(G) Debit calling.--The term `debit calling' means a presubscription or comparable service which allows an incarcerated person, or someone acting on an incarcerated person's behalf, to fund an account set up through a provider that can be used to pay for confinement facility communications services originated by the incarcerated person. ``(H) Fee for single-call and related services.-- The term `fee for single-call and related services' means a billing arrangement whereby communications made by an incarcerated person using collect calling are billed through a third party on a per-communication basis, where the recipient does not have an account with the provider of confinement facility communications services. ``(I) Incarcerated person.--The term `incarcerated person' means a person detained at a confinement facility, regardless of the duration of the detention. ``(J) Jail.--The term `jail'-- ``(i) means a facility of a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government or of a State or political subdivision of a State that is used primarily to hold individuals who are-- ``(I) awaiting adjudication of criminal charges; ``(II) post-conviction and committed to confinement for sentences of one year or less; or ``(III) post-conviction and awaiting transfer to another facility; and ``(ii) includes-- ``(I) city, county, or regional facilities that have contracted with a private company to manage day-to-day operations; ``(II) privately-owned and operated facilities primarily engaged in housing city, county, or regional incarcerated persons; and ``(III) facilities used to detain individuals pursuant to a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ``(K) Live agent fee.--The term `live agent fee' means a fee associated with the optional use of a live operator to complete a confinement facility communications service transaction. ``(L) Paper bill or statement fee.--The term `paper bill or statement fee' means a fee associated with providing a consumer an optional paper billing statement. ``(M) Per-communication or per-connection charge.-- The term `per-communication or per-connection charge' means a one-time fee charged to a consumer at the initiation of a communication. ``(N) Prepaid calling.--The term `prepaid calling' means a calling arrangement that allows a consumer to pay in advance for a specified amount of confinement facility communications services. ``(O) Prison.--The term `prison'-- ``(i) means a facility operated by a State or Federal agency that is used primarily to confine individuals convicted of felonies and sentenced to terms in excess of one year; and ``(ii) includes-- ``(I) public and private facilities that provide outsource housing to State or Federal agencies such as State Departments of Correction and the Federal Bureau of Prisons; and ``(II) facilities that would otherwise be jails but in which the majority of incarcerated persons are post-conviction or are committed to confinement for sentences of longer than one year. ``(P) Provider of confinement facility communications services.--The term `provider of confinement facility communications services' means any communications service provider that provides confinement facility communications services, regardless of the technology used. ``(Q) Site commission.--The term `site commission' means any monetary payment, in-kind payment, gift, exchange of services or goods, fee, technology allowance, or product that a provider of confinement facility communications services or an affiliate of a provider of confinement facility communications services may pay, give, donate, or otherwise provide to-- ``(i) an entity that operates a confinement facility; ``(ii) an entity with which the provider of confinement facility communications services enters into an agreement to provide confinement facility communications services; ``(iii) a governmental agency that oversees a confinement facility; ``(iv) the State or political subdivision of a State where a confinement facility is located; or ``(v) an agent or other representative of an entity described in any of clauses (i) through (iv). ``(R) Third-party financial transaction fee.--The term `third-party financial transaction fee' means the exact fee, with no markup, that a provider of confinement facility communications services is charged by a third party to transfer money or process a financial transaction to facilitate the ability of a consumer to make an account payment via a third party. ``(S) Voice service.--The term `voice service'-- ``(i) means any service that is interconnected with the public switched telephone network and that furnishes voice communications to an end user using resources from the North American Numbering Plan or any successor to the North American Numbering Plan adopted by the Commission under section 251(e)(1); and ``(ii) includes-- ``(I) transmissions from a telephone facsimile machine, computer, or other device to a telephone facsimile machine; and ``(II) without limitation, any service that enables real-time, two-way voice communications, including any service that requires internet protocol-compatible customer premises equipment (commonly known as `CPE') and permits out-bound calling, whether or not the service is one-way or two-way voice over internet protocol.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 276(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 276(d)) is amended by striking ``inmate telephone service in correctional institutions'' and inserting ``confinement facility communications services (as defined in subsection (e)(7))''. (c) Existing Contracts.-- (1) In general.--In the case of a contract that was entered into and under which a provider of confinement facility communications services was providing such services at a confinement facility on or before the date of the enactment of this Act-- (A) paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (e) of section 276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall apply to the provision of confinement facility communications services by such provider at such facility beginning on the earlier of-- (i) the date that is 60 days after such date of enactment; or (ii) the date of the termination of the contract; and (B) the terms of such contract may not be extended after such date of enactment, whether by exercise of an option or otherwise. (2) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms ``confinement facility'', ``confinement facility communications service'', and ``provider of confinement facility communications services'' have the meanings given such terms in paragraph (7) of subsection (e) of section 276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a) of this section. SEC. 4. AUTHORITY. Section 2(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 152(b)) is amended by inserting ``section 276,'' after ``227, inclusive,''. <all>

Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure just and reasonable charges for confinement facility communications services, and for other purposes.

Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act

Rep. Rush, Bobby L.

D

IL

This bill establishes requirements related to certain charges, practices, classifications, or regulations in connection with confinement facility (i.e., jail or prison) communications services. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish maximum rates and charges that a provider of prison communications services may charge for such services. The bill provides interim rate caps until the FCC establishes such rates and charges. The bill requires a provider of prison communications services to assess all charges for communications on a per-minute basis for the actual duration of the communication, and it prohibits a provider from charging a per-communication or per-connection charge. A provider also may not charge an ancillary service charge except in certain circumstances. Further, the bill prohibits a provider from assessing a site commission, which is a payment or donation made to certain entities that operate or oversee a confinement facility.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. (6) Unjust and unreasonable charges have been assessed for both audio and video services and for both intrastate and interstate communications from confinement facilities. (8) Mrs. Wright-Reed was the lead plaintiff in Wright v. Corrections Corporation of America, CA No. 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINEMENT FACILITY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. ``(C) Biennial review.--Not less frequently than every 2 years following the issuance of rules under subparagraph (B), the Commission shall-- ``(i) determine whether the rates and ancillary service charges authorized by the rules issued under such subparagraph remain just and reasonable; and ``(ii) if the Commission determines under clause (i) that any such rate or charge does not remain just and reasonable, revise such rules so that such rate or charge is just and reasonable. ``(B) For collect calling, $0.05 per minute. ``(iii) In the case of a live agent fee, $5.95 per use. ``(v) In the case of a third-party financial transaction fee, the exact fee, with no markup, charged by the third party for the transaction. ``(5) Prohibition on site commissions.--A provider of confinement facility communications services may not assess a site commission. ``(B) Automated payment fee.--The term `automated payment fee' means a credit card payment, debit card payment, or bill processing fee, including a fee for a payment made by means of interactive voice response, the internet, or a kiosk. ``(I) Incarcerated person.--The term `incarcerated person' means a person detained at a confinement facility, regardless of the duration of the detention. ``(J) Jail.--The term `jail'-- ``(i) means a facility of a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government or of a State or political subdivision of a State that is used primarily to hold individuals who are-- ``(I) awaiting adjudication of criminal charges; ``(II) post-conviction and committed to confinement for sentences of one year or less; or ``(III) post-conviction and awaiting transfer to another facility; and ``(ii) includes-- ``(I) city, county, or regional facilities that have contracted with a private company to manage day-to-day operations; ``(II) privately-owned and operated facilities primarily engaged in housing city, county, or regional incarcerated persons; and ``(III) facilities used to detain individuals pursuant to a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ``(L) Paper bill or statement fee.--The term `paper bill or statement fee' means a fee associated with providing a consumer an optional paper billing statement. ``(M) Per-communication or per-connection charge.-- The term `per-communication or per-connection charge' means a one-time fee charged to a consumer at the initiation of a communication. 276(d)) is amended by striking ``inmate telephone service in correctional institutions'' and inserting ``confinement facility communications services (as defined in subsection (e)(7))''. SEC. 4. AUTHORITY. Section 2(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. (8) Mrs. Wright-Reed was the lead plaintiff in Wright v. Corrections Corporation of America, CA No. 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINEMENT FACILITY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. ``(C) Biennial review.--Not less frequently than every 2 years following the issuance of rules under subparagraph (B), the Commission shall-- ``(i) determine whether the rates and ancillary service charges authorized by the rules issued under such subparagraph remain just and reasonable; and ``(ii) if the Commission determines under clause (i) that any such rate or charge does not remain just and reasonable, revise such rules so that such rate or charge is just and reasonable. ``(B) For collect calling, $0.05 per minute. ``(v) In the case of a third-party financial transaction fee, the exact fee, with no markup, charged by the third party for the transaction. ``(5) Prohibition on site commissions.--A provider of confinement facility communications services may not assess a site commission. ``(B) Automated payment fee.--The term `automated payment fee' means a credit card payment, debit card payment, or bill processing fee, including a fee for a payment made by means of interactive voice response, the internet, or a kiosk. ``(I) Incarcerated person.--The term `incarcerated person' means a person detained at a confinement facility, regardless of the duration of the detention. ``(M) Per-communication or per-connection charge.-- The term `per-communication or per-connection charge' means a one-time fee charged to a consumer at the initiation of a communication. 276(d)) is amended by striking ``inmate telephone service in correctional institutions'' and inserting ``confinement facility communications services (as defined in subsection (e)(7))''. SEC. 4. Section 2(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (6) Unjust and unreasonable charges have been assessed for both audio and video services and for both intrastate and interstate communications from confinement facilities. (8) Mrs. Wright-Reed was the lead plaintiff in Wright v. Corrections Corporation of America, CA No. 2001). 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINEMENT FACILITY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. ``(C) Biennial review.--Not less frequently than every 2 years following the issuance of rules under subparagraph (B), the Commission shall-- ``(i) determine whether the rates and ancillary service charges authorized by the rules issued under such subparagraph remain just and reasonable; and ``(ii) if the Commission determines under clause (i) that any such rate or charge does not remain just and reasonable, revise such rules so that such rate or charge is just and reasonable. ``(B) For collect calling, $0.05 per minute. ``(iii) In the case of a live agent fee, $5.95 per use. ``(v) In the case of a third-party financial transaction fee, the exact fee, with no markup, charged by the third party for the transaction. ``(5) Prohibition on site commissions.--A provider of confinement facility communications services may not assess a site commission. ``(B) Automated payment fee.--The term `automated payment fee' means a credit card payment, debit card payment, or bill processing fee, including a fee for a payment made by means of interactive voice response, the internet, or a kiosk. ``(H) Fee for single-call and related services.-- The term `fee for single-call and related services' means a billing arrangement whereby communications made by an incarcerated person using collect calling are billed through a third party on a per-communication basis, where the recipient does not have an account with the provider of confinement facility communications services. ``(I) Incarcerated person.--The term `incarcerated person' means a person detained at a confinement facility, regardless of the duration of the detention. ``(J) Jail.--The term `jail'-- ``(i) means a facility of a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government or of a State or political subdivision of a State that is used primarily to hold individuals who are-- ``(I) awaiting adjudication of criminal charges; ``(II) post-conviction and committed to confinement for sentences of one year or less; or ``(III) post-conviction and awaiting transfer to another facility; and ``(ii) includes-- ``(I) city, county, or regional facilities that have contracted with a private company to manage day-to-day operations; ``(II) privately-owned and operated facilities primarily engaged in housing city, county, or regional incarcerated persons; and ``(III) facilities used to detain individuals pursuant to a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ``(L) Paper bill or statement fee.--The term `paper bill or statement fee' means a fee associated with providing a consumer an optional paper billing statement. ``(M) Per-communication or per-connection charge.-- The term `per-communication or per-connection charge' means a one-time fee charged to a consumer at the initiation of a communication. ``(N) Prepaid calling.--The term `prepaid calling' means a calling arrangement that allows a consumer to pay in advance for a specified amount of confinement facility communications services. 276(d)) is amended by striking ``inmate telephone service in correctional institutions'' and inserting ``confinement facility communications services (as defined in subsection (e)(7))''. (c) Existing Contracts.-- (1) In general.--In the case of a contract that was entered into and under which a provider of confinement facility communications services was providing such services at a confinement facility on or before the date of the enactment of this Act-- (A) paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (e) of section 276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall apply to the provision of confinement facility communications services by such provider at such facility beginning on the earlier of-- (i) the date that is 60 days after such date of enactment; or (ii) the date of the termination of the contract; and (B) the terms of such contract may not be extended after such date of enactment, whether by exercise of an option or otherwise. SEC. 4. AUTHORITY. Section 2(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Martha Wright Prison Phone Justice Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (4) Certain markets for confinement facility communications services are distorted due to reverse competition, in which the financial interests of the entity making the buying decision (the confinement facility) are aligned with the seller (the provider of confinement facility communications services) and not the consumer (the incarcerated person or a member of his or her family). (6) Unjust and unreasonable charges have been assessed for both audio and video services and for both intrastate and interstate communications from confinement facilities. (8) Mrs. Wright-Reed was the lead plaintiff in Wright v. Corrections Corporation of America, CA No. 00-293 (GK) (D.D.C. 2001). (9) That case ultimately led to the Wright Petition at the Federal Communications Commission, CC Docket No. 96-128 (November 3, 2003). (10) As a grandmother, Mrs. Wright-Reed was forced to choose between purchasing medication and communicating with her incarcerated grandson. (11) Mrs. Wright-Reed passed away on January 18, 2015, before fully realizing her dream of just communications rates for all people. 3. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINEMENT FACILITY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. ``(C) Biennial review.--Not less frequently than every 2 years following the issuance of rules under subparagraph (B), the Commission shall-- ``(i) determine whether the rates and ancillary service charges authorized by the rules issued under such subparagraph remain just and reasonable; and ``(ii) if the Commission determines under clause (i) that any such rate or charge does not remain just and reasonable, revise such rules so that such rate or charge is just and reasonable. ``(B) For collect calling, $0.05 per minute. ``(iii) In the case of a live agent fee, $5.95 per use. ``(v) In the case of a third-party financial transaction fee, the exact fee, with no markup, charged by the third party for the transaction. ``(5) Prohibition on site commissions.--A provider of confinement facility communications services may not assess a site commission. ``(B) Automated payment fee.--The term `automated payment fee' means a credit card payment, debit card payment, or bill processing fee, including a fee for a payment made by means of interactive voice response, the internet, or a kiosk. ``(H) Fee for single-call and related services.-- The term `fee for single-call and related services' means a billing arrangement whereby communications made by an incarcerated person using collect calling are billed through a third party on a per-communication basis, where the recipient does not have an account with the provider of confinement facility communications services. ``(I) Incarcerated person.--The term `incarcerated person' means a person detained at a confinement facility, regardless of the duration of the detention. ``(J) Jail.--The term `jail'-- ``(i) means a facility of a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government or of a State or political subdivision of a State that is used primarily to hold individuals who are-- ``(I) awaiting adjudication of criminal charges; ``(II) post-conviction and committed to confinement for sentences of one year or less; or ``(III) post-conviction and awaiting transfer to another facility; and ``(ii) includes-- ``(I) city, county, or regional facilities that have contracted with a private company to manage day-to-day operations; ``(II) privately-owned and operated facilities primarily engaged in housing city, county, or regional incarcerated persons; and ``(III) facilities used to detain individuals pursuant to a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ``(L) Paper bill or statement fee.--The term `paper bill or statement fee' means a fee associated with providing a consumer an optional paper billing statement. ``(M) Per-communication or per-connection charge.-- The term `per-communication or per-connection charge' means a one-time fee charged to a consumer at the initiation of a communication. ``(N) Prepaid calling.--The term `prepaid calling' means a calling arrangement that allows a consumer to pay in advance for a specified amount of confinement facility communications services. ``(S) Voice service.--The term `voice service'-- ``(i) means any service that is interconnected with the public switched telephone network and that furnishes voice communications to an end user using resources from the North American Numbering Plan or any successor to the North American Numbering Plan adopted by the Commission under section 251(e)(1); and ``(ii) includes-- ``(I) transmissions from a telephone facsimile machine, computer, or other device to a telephone facsimile machine; and ``(II) without limitation, any service that enables real-time, two-way voice communications, including any service that requires internet protocol-compatible customer premises equipment (commonly known as `CPE') and permits out-bound calling, whether or not the service is one-way or two-way voice over internet protocol.''. 276(d)) is amended by striking ``inmate telephone service in correctional institutions'' and inserting ``confinement facility communications services (as defined in subsection (e)(7))''. (c) Existing Contracts.-- (1) In general.--In the case of a contract that was entered into and under which a provider of confinement facility communications services was providing such services at a confinement facility on or before the date of the enactment of this Act-- (A) paragraphs (1) through (5) of subsection (e) of section 276 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a) of this section, shall apply to the provision of confinement facility communications services by such provider at such facility beginning on the earlier of-- (i) the date that is 60 days after such date of enactment; or (ii) the date of the termination of the contract; and (B) the terms of such contract may not be extended after such date of enactment, whether by exercise of an option or otherwise. SEC. 4. AUTHORITY. Section 2(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.

H.R.1490

Commerce

504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2021 This bill modifies the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program, which provides a small business with SBA financing—through a certified development company (CDC) intermediary—for expansion or modernization. Specifically, the bill adds policy goals, at least one of which a CDC must demonstrate to be eligible for assistance. These include (1) enhancing the ability of a small business to reduce costs by using energy efficient products and generating renewable energy, and (2) aiding the revitalization of any area for which a disaster has been declared or determined. The bill also authorizes a CDC to take specified actions to facilitate the closing of a 504 loan, such as correcting borrower or lender information on loan documents or reallocating up to 10% of the cost of a project. For small manufacturers, the bill (1) increases the maximum loan amount from $5.5 million to $6.5 million, (2) reduces the amount that they must contribute to project costs, (3) increases job retention requirements, and (4) revises collateral requirements and debt refinancing considerations. Further, each SBA district office must partner with a resource partner to provide certain training for small manufacturers.

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to improve the loan guaranty program, enhance the ability of small manufacturers to access affordable capital, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ADDITIONS TO POLICY GOALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROGRAM. Section 501(d)(3) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 695(d)(3)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (L) as subparagraphs (B) through (M), respectively; (2) by inserting before subparagraph (B) (as so redesignated) the following: ``(A) workforce development through work-based or work-integrated training, which shall be satisfied by demonstrating that a small business concern that is a subject of the project has-- ``(i) a documented in-house training program, the duration of which is not shorter than 12 weeks; or ``(ii) entered into a contract with an entity-- ``(I) to provide trained applicants for any open position of employment at the small business concern; and ``(II) that ensures that any applicant provided to the small business concern under subclause (I) has undergone not fewer than 12 weeks of training that is relevant to the open position described in that subclause,''; (3) by amending subparagraph (D) (as so redesignated) to read as follows: ``(D) expansion of minority-owned, employee-owned, or women-owned business development,''; (4) in subparagraph (L) (as so redesignated), by striking ``producers, or'' and inserting ``producers,''; (5) in subparagraph (M) (as so redesignated), by striking the period at the end and inserting a comma; (6) by inserting after subparagraph (M) the following new subparagraphs: ``(N) enhanced ability for small business concerns to reduce costs by using energy efficient products and generating renewable energy, ``(O) aid revitalizing of any area for which a disaster has been declared or determined under subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (E) of section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act, or ``(P) expansion of small business concerns with 10 or fewer employees.''; and (7) in the flush text following subparagraph (P), as added by paragraph (6), by striking ``subparagraphs (J) and (K)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (K) and (L)''. SEC. 3. INCREASE IN LOAN AMOUNTS FOR MANUFACTURING LOANS. Section 502 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The Administration'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Administration''; and (2) in subsection (a), as so designated-- (A) in paragraph (2)(A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``section'' and inserting ``subsection''; and (ii) in clause (iii), by striking ``$5,500,000'' and inserting ``$6,500,000''; and (B) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``this subsection''. SEC. 4. IMPROVEMENTS TO 504 LOAN CLOSING PROCEDURE. Title V of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 695 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 502, as amended by section 3, by adding at the end the following new subsections: ``(b) Closing.-- ``(1) Authority of certain development companies.--An accredited lender certified company may take any of the following actions to facilitate the closing of a loan made under subsection (a): ``(A) Reallocate the cost of the project with respect to which the loan is made in an amount that is not more than 10 percent of the overall cost of the project. ``(B) Correct any name that is applicable to the loan, including the name of any borrower, guarantor, eligible passive company described in subparagraph (C)(i), and operating company described in subparagraph (C)(ii). ``(C) Form any of the following to receive proceeds of the loan: ``(i) An eligible passive company that complies with section 120.111 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(ii) If an eligible passive company is formed under clause (i), an operating company with respect to that eligible passive company. ``(D) Correct the address of any property with respect to which the loan is made. ``(E) Correct the name of any interim lender or third-party lender. ``(F) Change any third-party lender or interim lender if that lender is a financial institution that is regulated by the Federal Government or a State government. ``(G) Make a guarantor a co-borrower or a co- borrower a guarantor. ``(H) Add a guarantor that does not change ownership with respect to the loan. ``(I) Reduce the amount of standby debt before the closing as a result of regularly scheduled payments. ``(J) Reduce the cost of the project with respect to which the loan is made. ``(2) Fees.--The Administrator shall-- ``(A) issue a rule regarding the amount of a closing fee that may be financed in a debenture that is issued by a certified development company to make one or more loans to small business concerns, the proceeds of which are used by that concern for the purposes described in subsection (a), except that such amount shall be not less than $3,500; and ``(B) periodically update the rule issued under subparagraph (A). ``(3) No adverse change and financial statement.--Before the closing with respect to a loan made under subsection (a), the borrower and any operating company shall-- ``(A) make the certification required under section 120.892 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; and ``(B) submit to the certified development company a financial statement that is not more than 180 days old, which the company shall certify not later than 120 days before the date on which the certified development company issues a debenture with respect to the project to which the loan relates. ``(c) Accredited Lender Certified Company Defined.--In this section, the term `accredited lender certified company' means a certified development company that meets the requirements under section 507(b), including a certified development company that the Administration has designated as an accredited lender under such section 507(b).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 511. CLOSING AND OVERSIGHT. ``(a) SBA District Counsels.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this section, with respect to the program established under this title, district counsels of the Administration shall be subject to the same requirements, and shall have the same authority and responsibilities, as in effect with respect to that program on the day before the date of enactment of this section, except that-- ``(1) the Office of Credit Risk Management of the Administration shall have the responsibility for all duties relating to conducting file reviews of loans made under this title; and ``(2) district counsels of the Administration shall not have any responsibility relating to the review of closing packages with respect to a loan made under this title. ``(b) Designated Attorneys.--For the purposes of this title, the following provisions and requirements shall apply with respect to a designated attorney of a certified development company: ``(1) A designated attorney that meets the requirements determined under paragraph (2) shall be responsible for certifying documents relating to the closing of a loan described in this title. ``(2) The Administrator may determine any continuing education requirements that the designated attorney shall be required to satisfy in order to be permitted to close a loan made under this title. ``(3) If, as of the date of enactment of this section, a certified development company does not have a designated attorney, during the 270-day period beginning on that date of enactment, the certified development company may identify such an attorney, subject to the approval of the Administrator.''. SEC. 5. CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. (a) Contribution Requirement.--Section 502(a)(3)(C) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as designated by section 3, is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) as subclauses (I), (II), (III), and (IV), respectively, and adjusting the margins of such subclauses accordingly; (2) by inserting before subclause (I), as so redesignated, the following: ``(i) for a small business concern that is not a small manufacturer (as defined in section 501(e)(7))--''; (3) in subclause (III), as so redesignated, by striking ``clauses (i) and (ii)'' and inserting ``subclauses (I) and (II)''; (4) in subclause (IV) as so redesignated, by striking the period and the end and inserting ``; or''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) for a small manufacturer (as defined in section 501(e)(7))-- ``(I) at least 5 percent of the total cost of the project financed, if the small business concern has been in operation for a period of 2 years or less; ``(II) at least 5 percent of the total cost of the project financed, if the project involves a limited or single purpose building or structure; ``(III) at least 10 percent of the total cost of the project financed if the project involves both of the conditions set forth in subclauses (I) and (II); or ``(IV) at least 5 percent of the total cost of the project financed, in all other circumstances, at the discretion of the development company.''. (b) Creation or Retention of Jobs Requirement.--Section 501(e) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 695(e)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``creates or retains'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``creates or retains 1 job for every $75,000 guaranteed by the Administration, except that the amount is $150,000 in the case of a project of a small manufacturer.''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``creates or retains'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``creates or retains 1 job for every $75,000 guaranteed by the Administration, except that the amount is $150,000 in the case of a project of a small manufacturer.''; (3) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (4) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: ``(6) For a loan for a project directed toward the creation of job opportunities under subsection (d)(1), the Administrator shall publish on the website of the Administration the number of jobs created or retained under the project as of the date that is 2 years after the completion (as determined based on information provided by the development company) of the project.''. (c) Collateral Requirements.--Section 502(a)(3)(E)(i) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as designated by section 3, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Additional collateral shall not be required in the case of a small manufacturer (as defined in section 501(e)(7)).''. (d) Debt Refinancing.--Section 502(a)(7)(B) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as designated by section 3, is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding clause (i) by inserting ``(or in the case of a small manufacturer (as defined in section 501(e)(7)), that does not exceed 100 percent of the project cost of the expansion)'' after ``cost of the expansion''; (2) in clause (v), by adding ``and'' at the end; (3) by striking clause (vi); and (4) by redesignating clause (vii) as clause (vi). (e) Amount of Guaranteed Debenture.--Section 503(a) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 697(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Any debenture issued by a State or local development company to a small manufacturer (as defined in section 501(e)(7)) with respect to which a guarantee is made under this subsection shall be in an amount equal to not more than 50 percent of the cost of the project with respect to which such debenture is issued, without regard to whether good cause has been shown.''. SEC. 6. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. Title V of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 695 et seq.), as amended by section 4(2), is further amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 512. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. ``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall ensure that each district office of the Administration partners with not less than 1 resource partner to provide training to small business concerns assigned a North American Industry Classification System code for manufacturing on obtaining assistance under the program carried out under this title, including with respect to the application process under that program and partnering with development companies under this title. ``(b) Resource Partner Defined.--In this section, the term `resource partner' means-- ``(1) a small business development center (defined in section 3 of the Small Business Act); ``(2) a women's business center (described under section 29 of such Act); ``(3) a chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (established under section 8(b)(1)(B) of such Act); and ``(4) a Veteran Business Outreach Center (described under section 32 of such Act).''. SEC. 7. LEASING RULES FOR NEW FACILITIES AND EXISTING BUILDINGS. (a) In General.--Section 502(a) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as designated by section 3, is amended by striking paragraphs (4) and (5) and inserting the following new paragraphs: ``(4) New facilities.-- ``(A) In general.--With respect to a project to construct a new facility, an assisted small business concern may permanently lease not more than 20 percent of the project if such concern-- ``(i) permanently occupies and uses not less than 60 percent of the project; ``(ii) plans to occupy and use an additional portion of the project that is not permanently leased not later than 3 years after receipt of assistance under this section; and ``(iii) plans to permanently occupy and use 80 percent of the project not later than 10 years after receipt of such assistance. ``(B) Small manufacturers.--With respect to an assisted small business concern that is a small manufacturer (as defined in section 501(e)(6)), subparagraph (A)(i) shall apply with `50 percent' substituted for `60 percent'. ``(5) Existing buildings.--With respect to a project to acquire, renovate, or reconstruct an existing building, the following shall apply: ``(A) Occupancy requirements.--The assisted small business concern may permanently lease not more than 50 percent of the project if the concern permanently occupies and uses not less than 50 percent of the project. ``(B) Exception.--The assisted small business concern may permanently lease more than 50 percent of the project if-- ``(i) such concern-- ``(I) has occupied and used the existing building for a consecutive 12- month period before submitting an application for assistance under this section; ``(II) agrees to permanently use less than 50 percent of the existing building and permanently lease more than 50 percent for a consecutive 12- month period after receiving such assistance; and ``(III) affirms that the existing building is appropriate for current and reasonably anticipated needs; and ``(ii) the development company assisting such project-- ``(I) provides written notice to the Administrator on the date on which the development company closes the loan for such project; and ``(II) once each year during the first 5 years of the loan, and once every 2 years for the remainder of the loan-- ``(aa) conducts an examination of the assisted small business concern to ensure the concern is not a real estate development business; and ``(bb) files with the Administrator an anti-investor certification signed by the development company and the assisted small business concern. ``(C) Lease term.--Any residential lease made under this paragraph shall be for a term of not more than 1 year, and any commercial lease made under this paragraph shall be for a term of not more than 5 years.''. (b) Report.--Not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to Congress a report analyzing the impact of the amendments made by this section on access to capital for small business concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)), and recommending whether similar notice, examination, and certifications requirements should be made to the program established under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)). Passed the House of Representatives April 15, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2021

To amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to improve the loan guaranty program, enhance the ability of small manufacturers to access affordable capital, and for other purposes.

504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2021 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2021 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2021

Rep. Craig, Angie

D

MN

This bill modifies the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program, which provides a small business with SBA financing—through a certified development company (CDC) intermediary—for expansion or modernization. Specifically, the bill adds policy goals, at least one of which a CDC must demonstrate to be eligible for assistance. These include (1) enhancing the ability of a small business to reduce costs by using energy efficient products and generating renewable energy, and (2) aiding the revitalization of any area for which a disaster has been declared or determined. The bill also authorizes a CDC to take specified actions to facilitate the closing of a 504 loan, such as correcting borrower or lender information on loan documents or reallocating up to 10% of the cost of a project. For small manufacturers, the bill (1) increases the maximum loan amount from $5.5 million to $6.5 million, (2) reduces the amount that they must contribute to project costs, (3) increases job retention requirements, and (4) revises collateral requirements and debt refinancing considerations. Further, each SBA district office must partner with a resource partner to provide certain training for small manufacturers.

SHORT TITLE. 2. ADDITIONS TO POLICY GOALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROGRAM. 3. INCREASE IN LOAN AMOUNTS FOR MANUFACTURING LOANS. Section 502 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The Administration'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Administration''; and (2) in subsection (a), as so designated-- (A) in paragraph (2)(A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``section'' and inserting ``subsection''; and (ii) in clause (iii), by striking ``$5,500,000'' and inserting ``$6,500,000''; and (B) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``this subsection''. 4. 695 et seq.) ``(B) Correct any name that is applicable to the loan, including the name of any borrower, guarantor, eligible passive company described in subparagraph (C)(i), and operating company described in subparagraph (C)(ii). ``(E) Correct the name of any interim lender or third-party lender. ``(G) Make a guarantor a co-borrower or a co- borrower a guarantor. ``(J) Reduce the cost of the project with respect to which the loan is made. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. CLOSING AND OVERSIGHT. ``(3) If, as of the date of enactment of this section, a certified development company does not have a designated attorney, during the 270-day period beginning on that date of enactment, the certified development company may identify such an attorney, subject to the approval of the Administrator.''. 5. CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. ''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``creates or retains'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``creates or retains 1 job for every $75,000 guaranteed by the Administration, except that the amount is $150,000 in the case of a project of a small manufacturer. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. SEC. 7. ``(5) Existing buildings.--With respect to a project to acquire, renovate, or reconstruct an existing building, the following shall apply: ``(A) Occupancy requirements.--The assisted small business concern may permanently lease not more than 50 percent of the project if the concern permanently occupies and uses not less than 50 percent of the project. ``(C) Lease term.--Any residential lease made under this paragraph shall be for a term of not more than 1 year, and any commercial lease made under this paragraph shall be for a term of not more than 5 years.''. Passed the House of Representatives April 15, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

SHORT TITLE. 2. ADDITIONS TO POLICY GOALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROGRAM. 3. INCREASE IN LOAN AMOUNTS FOR MANUFACTURING LOANS. Section 502 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The Administration'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Administration''; and (2) in subsection (a), as so designated-- (A) in paragraph (2)(A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``section'' and inserting ``subsection''; and (ii) in clause (iii), by striking ``$5,500,000'' and inserting ``$6,500,000''; and (B) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``this subsection''. 4. 695 et seq.) ``(B) Correct any name that is applicable to the loan, including the name of any borrower, guarantor, eligible passive company described in subparagraph (C)(i), and operating company described in subparagraph (C)(ii). ``(E) Correct the name of any interim lender or third-party lender. ``(G) Make a guarantor a co-borrower or a co- borrower a guarantor. ``(J) Reduce the cost of the project with respect to which the loan is made. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. CLOSING AND OVERSIGHT. ``(3) If, as of the date of enactment of this section, a certified development company does not have a designated attorney, during the 270-day period beginning on that date of enactment, the certified development company may identify such an attorney, subject to the approval of the Administrator.''. 5. CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. SEC. 7. ``(5) Existing buildings.--With respect to a project to acquire, renovate, or reconstruct an existing building, the following shall apply: ``(A) Occupancy requirements.--The assisted small business concern may permanently lease not more than 50 percent of the project if the concern permanently occupies and uses not less than 50 percent of the project. ``(C) Lease term.--Any residential lease made under this paragraph shall be for a term of not more than 1 year, and any commercial lease made under this paragraph shall be for a term of not more than 5 years.''. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

SHORT TITLE. 2. ADDITIONS TO POLICY GOALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROGRAM. ''; and (7) in the flush text following subparagraph (P), as added by paragraph (6), by striking ``subparagraphs (J) and (K)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (K) and (L)''. 3. INCREASE IN LOAN AMOUNTS FOR MANUFACTURING LOANS. Section 502 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The Administration'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Administration''; and (2) in subsection (a), as so designated-- (A) in paragraph (2)(A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``section'' and inserting ``subsection''; and (ii) in clause (iii), by striking ``$5,500,000'' and inserting ``$6,500,000''; and (B) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``this subsection''. 4. 695 et seq.) ``(B) Correct any name that is applicable to the loan, including the name of any borrower, guarantor, eligible passive company described in subparagraph (C)(i), and operating company described in subparagraph (C)(ii). ``(C) Form any of the following to receive proceeds of the loan: ``(i) An eligible passive company that complies with section 120.111 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(E) Correct the name of any interim lender or third-party lender. ``(G) Make a guarantor a co-borrower or a co- borrower a guarantor. ``(J) Reduce the cost of the project with respect to which the loan is made. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. CLOSING AND OVERSIGHT. ``(3) If, as of the date of enactment of this section, a certified development company does not have a designated attorney, during the 270-day period beginning on that date of enactment, the certified development company may identify such an attorney, subject to the approval of the Administrator.''. 5. CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. (a) Contribution Requirement.--Section 502(a)(3)(C) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as designated by section 3, is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) as subclauses (I), (II), (III), and (IV), respectively, and adjusting the margins of such subclauses accordingly; (2) by inserting before subclause (I), as so redesignated, the following: ``(i) for a small business concern that is not a small manufacturer (as defined in section 501(e)(7))--''; (3) in subclause (III), as so redesignated, by striking ``clauses (i) and (ii)'' and inserting ``subclauses (I) and (II)''; (4) in subclause (IV) as so redesignated, by striking the period and the end and inserting ``; or''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) for a small manufacturer (as defined in section 501(e)(7))-- ``(I) at least 5 percent of the total cost of the project financed, if the small business concern has been in operation for a period of 2 years or less; ``(II) at least 5 percent of the total cost of the project financed, if the project involves a limited or single purpose building or structure; ``(III) at least 10 percent of the total cost of the project financed if the project involves both of the conditions set forth in subclauses (I) and (II); or ``(IV) at least 5 percent of the total cost of the project financed, in all other circumstances, at the discretion of the development company.''. ''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``creates or retains'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``creates or retains 1 job for every $75,000 guaranteed by the Administration, except that the amount is $150,000 in the case of a project of a small manufacturer. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. SEC. 7. LEASING RULES FOR NEW FACILITIES AND EXISTING BUILDINGS. ``(5) Existing buildings.--With respect to a project to acquire, renovate, or reconstruct an existing building, the following shall apply: ``(A) Occupancy requirements.--The assisted small business concern may permanently lease not more than 50 percent of the project if the concern permanently occupies and uses not less than 50 percent of the project. ``(C) Lease term.--Any residential lease made under this paragraph shall be for a term of not more than 1 year, and any commercial lease made under this paragraph shall be for a term of not more than 5 years.''. Passed the House of Representatives April 15, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

SHORT TITLE. 2. ADDITIONS TO POLICY GOALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PROGRAM. ''; and (7) in the flush text following subparagraph (P), as added by paragraph (6), by striking ``subparagraphs (J) and (K)'' and inserting ``subparagraphs (K) and (L)''. 3. INCREASE IN LOAN AMOUNTS FOR MANUFACTURING LOANS. Section 502 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 696) is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The Administration'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Administration''; and (2) in subsection (a), as so designated-- (A) in paragraph (2)(A)-- (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``section'' and inserting ``subsection''; and (ii) in clause (iii), by striking ``$5,500,000'' and inserting ``$6,500,000''; and (B) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``this subsection''. 4. IMPROVEMENTS TO 504 LOAN CLOSING PROCEDURE. 695 et seq.) ``(B) Correct any name that is applicable to the loan, including the name of any borrower, guarantor, eligible passive company described in subparagraph (C)(i), and operating company described in subparagraph (C)(ii). ``(C) Form any of the following to receive proceeds of the loan: ``(i) An eligible passive company that complies with section 120.111 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation. ``(E) Correct the name of any interim lender or third-party lender. ``(F) Change any third-party lender or interim lender if that lender is a financial institution that is regulated by the Federal Government or a State government. ``(G) Make a guarantor a co-borrower or a co- borrower a guarantor. ``(I) Reduce the amount of standby debt before the closing as a result of regularly scheduled payments. ``(J) Reduce the cost of the project with respect to which the loan is made. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 511. CLOSING AND OVERSIGHT. ``(a) SBA District Counsels.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this section, with respect to the program established under this title, district counsels of the Administration shall be subject to the same requirements, and shall have the same authority and responsibilities, as in effect with respect to that program on the day before the date of enactment of this section, except that-- ``(1) the Office of Credit Risk Management of the Administration shall have the responsibility for all duties relating to conducting file reviews of loans made under this title; and ``(2) district counsels of the Administration shall not have any responsibility relating to the review of closing packages with respect to a loan made under this title. ``(3) If, as of the date of enactment of this section, a certified development company does not have a designated attorney, during the 270-day period beginning on that date of enactment, the certified development company may identify such an attorney, subject to the approval of the Administrator.''. 5. CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LOANS FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. (a) Contribution Requirement.--Section 502(a)(3)(C) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as designated by section 3, is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) as subclauses (I), (II), (III), and (IV), respectively, and adjusting the margins of such subclauses accordingly; (2) by inserting before subclause (I), as so redesignated, the following: ``(i) for a small business concern that is not a small manufacturer (as defined in section 501(e)(7))--''; (3) in subclause (III), as so redesignated, by striking ``clauses (i) and (ii)'' and inserting ``subclauses (I) and (II)''; (4) in subclause (IV) as so redesignated, by striking the period and the end and inserting ``; or''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) for a small manufacturer (as defined in section 501(e)(7))-- ``(I) at least 5 percent of the total cost of the project financed, if the small business concern has been in operation for a period of 2 years or less; ``(II) at least 5 percent of the total cost of the project financed, if the project involves a limited or single purpose building or structure; ``(III) at least 10 percent of the total cost of the project financed if the project involves both of the conditions set forth in subclauses (I) and (II); or ``(IV) at least 5 percent of the total cost of the project financed, in all other circumstances, at the discretion of the development company.''. ''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``creates or retains'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``creates or retains 1 job for every $75,000 guaranteed by the Administration, except that the amount is $150,000 in the case of a project of a small manufacturer. 512. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL MANUFACTURERS. ``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall ensure that each district office of the Administration partners with not less than 1 resource partner to provide training to small business concerns assigned a North American Industry Classification System code for manufacturing on obtaining assistance under the program carried out under this title, including with respect to the application process under that program and partnering with development companies under this title. SEC. 7. LEASING RULES FOR NEW FACILITIES AND EXISTING BUILDINGS. ``(5) Existing buildings.--With respect to a project to acquire, renovate, or reconstruct an existing building, the following shall apply: ``(A) Occupancy requirements.--The assisted small business concern may permanently lease not more than 50 percent of the project if the concern permanently occupies and uses not less than 50 percent of the project. ``(C) Lease term.--Any residential lease made under this paragraph shall be for a term of not more than 1 year, and any commercial lease made under this paragraph shall be for a term of not more than 5 years.''. 636(a)). Passed the House of Representatives April 15, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

H.R.8586

Health

Ensuring the FDA Fully Examines Clinical Trial Impact and Vitalness before Endorsement Act or the EFFECTIVE Act This bill specifies that the Food and Drug Administration may deny an application for a new opioid analgesic drug upon a determination that the drug does not provide a significant advantage or clinical superiority compared to other drugs.

To allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to deny approval of a new drug application for an opioid analgesic drug on the basis of such drug not being clinically superior to other commercially available drugs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ensuring the FDA Fully Examines Clinical Trial Impact and Vitalness before Endorsement Act'' or the ``EFFECTIVE Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL OF NEW OPIOID ANALGESICS. Section 505(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary may deny approval of an application submitted under subsection (b) for an opioid analgesic drug if the Secretary determines that such drug does not provide a significant advantage or clinical superiority, in terms of greater safety or effectiveness, compared to an appropriate comparator drug, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

EFFECTIVE Act

To allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to deny approval of a new drug application for an opioid analgesic drug on the basis of such drug not being clinically superior to other commercially available drugs.

EFFECTIVE Act Ensuring the FDA Fully Examines Clinical Trial Impact and Vitalness before Endorsement Act

Rep. Trone, David J.

D

MD

This bill specifies that the Food and Drug Administration may deny an application for a new opioid analgesic drug upon a determination that the drug does not provide a significant advantage or clinical superiority compared to other drugs.

To allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to deny approval of a new drug application for an opioid analgesic drug on the basis of such drug not being clinically superior to other commercially available drugs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ensuring the FDA Fully Examines Clinical Trial Impact and Vitalness before Endorsement Act'' or the ``EFFECTIVE Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL OF NEW OPIOID ANALGESICS. Section 505(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary may deny approval of an application submitted under subsection (b) for an opioid analgesic drug if the Secretary determines that such drug does not provide a significant advantage or clinical superiority, in terms of greater safety or effectiveness, compared to an appropriate comparator drug, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to deny approval of a new drug application for an opioid analgesic drug on the basis of such drug not being clinically superior to other commercially available drugs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ensuring the FDA Fully Examines Clinical Trial Impact and Vitalness before Endorsement Act'' or the ``EFFECTIVE Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL OF NEW OPIOID ANALGESICS. Section 505(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary may deny approval of an application submitted under subsection (b) for an opioid analgesic drug if the Secretary determines that such drug does not provide a significant advantage or clinical superiority, in terms of greater safety or effectiveness, compared to an appropriate comparator drug, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to deny approval of a new drug application for an opioid analgesic drug on the basis of such drug not being clinically superior to other commercially available drugs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ensuring the FDA Fully Examines Clinical Trial Impact and Vitalness before Endorsement Act'' or the ``EFFECTIVE Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL OF NEW OPIOID ANALGESICS. Section 505(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary may deny approval of an application submitted under subsection (b) for an opioid analgesic drug if the Secretary determines that such drug does not provide a significant advantage or clinical superiority, in terms of greater safety or effectiveness, compared to an appropriate comparator drug, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

To allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to deny approval of a new drug application for an opioid analgesic drug on the basis of such drug not being clinically superior to other commercially available drugs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ensuring the FDA Fully Examines Clinical Trial Impact and Vitalness before Endorsement Act'' or the ``EFFECTIVE Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL OF NEW OPIOID ANALGESICS. Section 505(c) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the Secretary may deny approval of an application submitted under subsection (b) for an opioid analgesic drug if the Secretary determines that such drug does not provide a significant advantage or clinical superiority, in terms of greater safety or effectiveness, compared to an appropriate comparator drug, as determined by the Secretary.''. <all>

H.R.9311

Commerce

Community Advantage Loan Program Permanency Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the Small Business Administration's Community Advantage Loan Program. The program provides access to capital for small business owners in underserved and low-to-moderate income communities.

To authorize the Community Advantage Loan Program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Community Advantage Loan Program Permanency Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) capital access remains one of the largest barriers to overcome for socially and economically disadvantaged business owners as well as for the smallest small businesses; (2) according to the Double Jeopardy: COVID-19's Concentrated Health and Wealth Effects in Black Communities study conducted by the Federal Reserve banks, in 2020-- (A) firms owned by people of color are more likely to have weak capitalizations, limited bank relationships, and little in cash reserves; and (B) 51 percent of Black-owned businesses have less than 3 months of cash reserves in case of an emergency, which is nearly 7 percentage points higher than their peers; (3) according to the Small Business Credit Survey conducted by the Federal Reserve banks, in 2021-- (A) 31 percent of firms that sought financing received the full financing sought by the firm; (B) firms owned by people of color were least likely to receive the full amount of financing sought by the firm, with 15 percent of Asian-owned businesses, 16 percent of Black-owned businesses, and 19 percent of Hispanic-owned businesses receiving full financing, as opposed to 35 percent of non-Hispanic White-owned businesses receiving full financing; and (C) firms with fewer employees were also least likely to receive the full financing sought by the firm, with 23 percent of businesses with 1 to 4 employees and 37 percent of businesses with 5 to 49 employees receiving full financing, as opposed to 55 percent of businesses with 50 to 499 employees receiving full financing; (4) the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration has helped increase lending backed by the Administration to firms owned by people of color, women, and veterans and firms classified as start ups; and (5) from fiscal year 2018 to fiscal year 2022-- (A) 13 percent of loans under the Community Advantage Pilot Program went to Black business owners, while 4 percent of loans under the loan program under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) (in this section referred to as the ``7(a) loan program'') went to Black business owners; (B) 15 percent of loans under the Community Advantage Pilot Program went to Hispanic business owners, while 8 percent of loans under the 7(a) loan program went to Hispanic business owners; (C) 20 percent of loans under the Community Advantage Pilot Program went to women business owners, while 17 percent of loans under the 7(a) loan program went to women business owners; and (D) 9 percent of loans under the Community Advantage Pilot Program went to veteran business owners, while 5 percent of loans under the 7(a) loan program went to veteran business owners; and (6) from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021, 14 percent of loans under the Community Advantage Pilot Program went to startup business owners, while 7 percent of loans under the 7(a) loan program went to startup business owners. SEC. 3. COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE LOAN PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(38) Community advantage loan program.-- ``(A) Purposes.--The purposes of the Community Advantage Loan Program are-- ``(i) to create a mission-oriented loan guarantee program that builds on the demonstrated success of the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration, as established in 2011, to reach more underserved small business concerns; ``(ii) to increase lending to small business concerns in underserved and rural markets, including veterans and members of the military community, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as described in paragraphs (5) and (6)(A) of section 8(a), respectively, women, and new businesses; ``(iii) to ensure that the program under this subsection expands inclusion and more broadly meets congressional intent to reach borrowers who are unable to get credit elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions; ``(iv) to help underserved small business concerns become bankable by utilizing the small dollar financing and business support experience of mission-oriented lenders; ``(v) to allow certain mission-oriented lenders, primarily financial intermediaries focused on economic development in underserved markets, access to guarantees for loans under this subsection (in this paragraph referred to as `7(a) loans') of not more than $350,000 and provide management and technical assistance to small business concerns as needed; ``(vi) to provide certainty for the lending partners that make loans under this subsection and to attract new lenders; ``(vii) to encourage collaboration between mission-oriented and conventional lenders under this subsection in order to support underserved small business concerns; and ``(viii) to assist covered institutions with providing business support services and technical assistance to small business concerns, when needed. ``(B) Definitions.--In this paragraph-- ``(i) the term `Community Advantage Network Partner'-- ``(I) means a nonprofit, mission- oriented organization that acts as a Referral Agent to covered institutions in order to expand the reach of the program to small businesses in underserved markets; and ``(II) does not include a covered institution making loans under the program; ``(ii) the term `covered institution' means an entity that-- ``(I) is-- ``(aa) a development company, as defined in section 103 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 662), participating in the 504 Loan Guaranty program established under title V of that Act (15 U.S.C. 695 et seq.); ``(bb) a nonprofit intermediary, as defined in subsection (m)(11), participating in the microloan program under subsection (m); ``(cc) a non-Federally regulated entity or a lending institution certified as a community development financial institution by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund established under section 104(a) of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4703(a)); or ``(dd) an eligible intermediary, as defined in subsection (l)(1), participating in the Intermediary Lending Program established under subsection (l)(2); and ``(II) has approved and disbursed 10 similarly sized loans in the preceding 24-month period and is servicing not less than 10 similarly sized loans to small business concerns in the portfolio of the entity; ``(iii) the term `existing business' means a small business concern that has been in existence for not less than 2 years on the date on which a loan is made to the small business concern under the program; ``(iv) the term `new business' means a small business concern that has been in existence for not more than 2 years on the date on which a loan is made to the small business concern under the program; ``(v) the term `program' means the Community Advantage Loan Program established under subparagraph (C); ``(vi) the term `Referral Agent' has the meaning given the term in section 103.1(f) of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation; ``(vii) the term `rural area' means any county that the Bureau of the Census has defined as mostly rural or completely rural in the most recent decennial census; and ``(viii) the term `small business concern in an underserved market' means a small business concern-- ``(I) that is located in-- ``(aa) a low- to moderate- income community; ``(bb) a HUBZone, as that term is defined in section 31(b); ``(cc) a rural area; or ``(dd) any area for which a disaster declaration or determination described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (E) of subsection (b)(2) has been made that has not terminated more than 2 years before the date (or later, as determined by the Administrator) on which a loan is made to the small business concern under the program, except that, in the case of a major disaster described in subsection (b)(2)(A), that period shall be 5 years; ``(II) for which more than 50 percent of the employees reside in a low- or moderate-income community; ``(III) that is a new business; ``(IV) owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as described in paragraphs (5) and (6)(A) of section 8(a), respectively, which the Administrator, in carrying out the program, shall presume includes Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, and other minorities; ``(V) owned and controlled by women; ``(VI) owned and controlled by veterans or spouses of veterans; ``(VII) owned and controlled by a member of an Indian Tribe individually identified (including parenthetically) in the most recent list published pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131); ``(VIII) owned and controlled by an individual who has completed a term of imprisonment in a Federal, State, or local jail or prison; ``(IX) owned and controlled by an individual with a disability, as that term is defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102); or ``(X) as otherwise determined by the Administrator. ``(C) Establishment.--There is established a Community Advantage Loan Program under which the Administration may guarantee loans made by covered institutions under this subsection, with an emphasis on loans made to small business concerns in underserved markets. ``(D) Program levels.--In fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, not more than 10 percent of the number of loans guaranteed under this subsection may be guaranteed under the program. ``(E) Grandfathering of existing lenders.--Any covered institution that actively participated in the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration and is in good standing, as determined by the Administration, on the day before the date of enactment of this paragraph-- ``(i) shall retain designation in the program; ``(ii) shall not be required to submit an application to participate in the program; and ``(iii) for the purpose of determining the loan loss reserve amount of the covered institution, shall have participation in the Community Advantage Pilot Program included in the calculation under subparagraph (J). ``(F) Requirement to make loans to underserved markets.--Not less than 70 percent of loans made by a covered institution under the program shall consist of loans made to small business concerns in underserved markets. ``(G) Maximum loan amount.--The maximum loan amount for a loan guaranteed under the program is $350,000. ``(H) Interest rates.--The maximum allowable interest rate prescribed by the Administration on any financing made on a deferred basis pursuant to the program shall not exceed the maximum allowable interest rate under sections 120.213 and 120.214 of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulations. ``(I) Refinancing of community advantage program loans.--A loan guaranteed under the program or guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration may be refinanced into another 7(a) loan made by lender that does not participate in the program. ``(J) Loan loss reserve requirements.-- ``(i) Loan loss reserve account for covered institutions.--A covered institution-- ``(I) with not more than 5 years of participation in the program shall maintain a loan loss reserve account with an amount equal to 5 percent of the outstanding amount of the unguaranteed portion of the loan portfolio of the covered institution under the program; and ``(II) with more than 5 years of participation in the program shall maintain a loan loss reserve account with an amount equal to the average repurchase rate of the covered institution over the preceding 36-month period. ``(ii) Additional loan loss reserve amount for selling loans on the secondary market.--In addition to the amount required in the loan loss reserve account under clause (i), a covered institution that sells a program loan on the secondary market shall be required to maintain the following additional amounts in the loan loss reserve account: ``(I) An amount equal to 2 percent of the guaranteed portion of each program loan sold on the secondary market for lenders with less than 5 years experience selling program loans on the secondary market. ``(II) An amount equal to the average repurchase rate for loans sold by the lender on the secondary market over the preceding 36 months for lenders with more than 5 years experience selling program loans on the secondary market. ``(iii) Recalculation.--The loan loss reserve required under clauses (i) and (ii) shall be recalculated on October 1 of each year. ``(K) Training.--The Administration-- ``(i) shall provide accessible upfront and ongoing training for covered institutions making loans under the program to support program compliance and improve the interface between the covered institutions and the Administration, which shall include-- ``(I) guidance for following the regulations of the Administration; and ``(II) guidance specific to mission-oriented lending that is intended to help lenders effectively reach and support underserved small business concerns, including management and technical assistance delivery; ``(ii) shall ensure that the training described in clause (i) is provided for free or at a low-cost; ``(iii) may enter into a contract to provide the training described in clause (i) with an organization with expertise in lending under this subsection and primarily specializing in mission-oriented lending, and lending to underserved markets; and ``(iv) shall provide training for the employees and contractors of the Administration that regularly engage with covered institutions or borrowers in the program. ``(L) Community advantage outreach and education.-- The Administrator-- ``(i) shall develop and implement a program to promote to, conduct outreach to, and educate prospective covered institutions about the program, with a focus on women- and minority- owned covered institutions. ``(ii) may enter into a contract with 1 or more nonprofit organizations experienced in working with and training mission driven lenders to provide the outreach and education described in clause (i). ``(M) Community advantage network partner participation.-- ``(i) In general.--A covered institution that uses a Community Advantage Network Partner shall abide by policies and procedures of the Administration concerning the use of Referral Agent fees permitted by the Administration and disclosure of those fees. ``(ii) Payment of fees.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all fees described in clause (i) shall be paid by the covered institution to the Community Advantage Network Partner upon disbursement of the applicable program loan. ``(N) Delegated authority.--A covered institution is not eligible to receive delegated authority from the Administration under the program until the covered institution has approved and fully disbursed not less than 10 loans under the program and the Administration had evaluated the ability of the covered institution to fulfill program requirements. ``(O) Reporting.-- ``(i) Weekly reports.-- ``(I) In general.--The Administration shall report on the website of the Administration, as part of the weekly reports on lending approvals under this subsection-- ``(aa) on and after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the number and dollar amount of loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration; and ``(bb) on and after the date on which the Administration begins to approve loans under the program, the number and dollar amount of loans guaranteed under the program. ``(II) Separate accounting.--The number and dollar amount of loans reported in a weekly report under subclause (I) for loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration and under the program shall include a breakdown by the categories of race, ethnicity, and gender of the owners of the small business concerns, by whether the small business concern is a new or existing small business concern, and by whether the small business concern is located in an urban or rural area, and broken down by-- ``(aa) loans of not more than $50,000; ``(bb) loans of more than $50,000 and not more than $150,000; ``(cc) loans of more than $150,000 and not more than $250,000; and ``(dd) loans of more than $250,000 and not more than $350,000. ``(ii) Annual reports.-- ``(I) In general.--For each fiscal year in which the program is in effect, the Administration shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives, and make publicly available on the internet, information about loans provided under the program and under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration. ``(II) Contents.--Each report submitted and made publicly available under subclause (I) shall include-- ``(aa) the number and dollar amounts of loans provided to small business concerns under the program, including a breakdown by-- ``(AA) the gender of the owners of the small business concern; ``(BB) the race and ethnicity of the owners of the small business concern, disaggregated in a manner that captures all the racial groups specified in the American Community Survey conducted by the Bureau of the Census; ``(CC) whether the small business concern is located in an urban or rural area; and ``(DD) whether the small business concern is an existing business or a new business, as provided in the weekly reports on lending approvals under this subsection; ``(bb) the proportion of loans described in item (aa) compared to-- ``(AA) other 7(a) loans of any amount; ``(BB) other 7(a) loans of similar amounts; ``(CC) express loans provided under paragraph (31) of similar amounts; and ``(DD) other 7(a) loans of similar amounts provided to small business concerns in underserved markets; ``(cc) a comparison of the number and dollar amounts of loans provided to small business concerns under the program and under each category of loans described in item (aa), broken down by-- ``(AA) loans of not more than $50,000; ``(BB) loans of more than $50,000 and not more than $150,000; ``(CC) loans of more than $150,000 and not more than $250,000; and ``(DD) loans of more than $250,000 and not more than $350,000; ``(dd) the number and dollar amounts of loans provided to small business concerns under the program by State, and the jobs created or retained within each State; ``(ee) a list of covered institutions participating in the program and the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration, including-- ``(ff) the name, location, and contact information, such as the website and telephone number, of each covered institution; ``(gg) a breakdown by the number and dollar amount of the loans approved for small business concerns; and ``(hh) the benchmarks established by the Community Advantage Working Group under subparagraph (O)(i). ``(III) Timing.--An annual report required under this clause shall-- ``(aa) be submitted and made publicly available not later than December 1 of each year; and ``(bb) cover the lending activity for the fiscal year that ended on September 30 of that same year. ``(P) GAO report.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the Administrator, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate, and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report-- ``(i) assessing-- ``(I) the extent to which the program fulfills the requirements of this paragraph; and ``(II) the performance of covered institutions participating in the program; and ``(ii) providing recommendations on the administration of the program and the findings under subclauses (I) and (II) of clause (i). ``(Q) Community advantage working group.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator shall establish a Community Advantage Working Group, which shall-- ``(I) include-- ``(aa) a geographically diverse representation of members from among covered institutions participating in the program; and ``(bb) representatives from the Office of Capital Access of the Administration, including the Office of Credit Risk Management, the Office of Financial Assistance, and the Office of Economic Opportunity; ``(II) develop recommendations on how the Administration can effectively manage, support, and promote the program and the mission of the program; ``(III) establish metrics of success and benchmarks that reflect the mission and population served by covered institutions under the program, which the Administration shall use to evaluate the performance of those covered institutions; ``(IV) establish criteria assessing the business support services and technical assistance needs of borrowers and methods to assess lender expertise to provide necessary services and assistance; and ``(V) institute regular and sustainable systems of communication between the Administration and covered institutions participating in the program. ``(ii) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives a report that includes-- ``(I) the recommendations of the Community Advantage Working Group established under clause (i); and ``(II) a recommended plan and timeline for implementation of those recommendations. ``(R) Regulations.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations governing the program, including metrics for lender performance, metrics of success and benchmarks of the program, and criteria for appropriate management and technical assistance. ``(ii) Updates.--The Administrator shall consult the report issued under subparagraph (P)(ii) and, not later than 180 days after submission of the report, promulgate any necessary changes to existing regulations of the Administration based on the recommendations contained in the report. ``(S) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to conduct outreach and education described in subparagraph (L).''. (b) Participation.--Section 7(a)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``and (F)'' and inserting ``(F), and (G)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(G) Participation in the community advantage loan program.--In an agreement to participate in a loan on a deferred basis under paragraph (38), the participation by the Administration shall be-- ``(i) 80 percent of the balance of the financing outstanding at the time of the disbursement of the loan, if that balance is more than $150,000 and not more than $350,000; or ``(ii) 90 percent of the balance of the financing outstanding at the time of the disbursement of the loan, if that balance is not more than $150,000.''. <all>

Community Advantage Loan Program Permanency Act of 2022

To authorize the Community Advantage Loan Program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Community Advantage Loan Program Permanency Act of 2022

Rep. Chu, Judy

D

CA

This bill provides statutory authority for the Small Business Administration's Community Advantage Loan Program. The program provides access to capital for small business owners in underserved and low-to-moderate income communities.

2. COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE LOAN PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 5131); ``(VIII) owned and controlled by an individual who has completed a term of imprisonment in a Federal, State, or local jail or prison; ``(IX) owned and controlled by an individual with a disability, as that term is defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102); or ``(X) as otherwise determined by the Administrator. ``(F) Requirement to make loans to underserved markets.--Not less than 70 percent of loans made by a covered institution under the program shall consist of loans made to small business concerns in underserved markets. ``(J) Loan loss reserve requirements.-- ``(i) Loan loss reserve account for covered institutions.--A covered institution-- ``(I) with not more than 5 years of participation in the program shall maintain a loan loss reserve account with an amount equal to 5 percent of the outstanding amount of the unguaranteed portion of the loan portfolio of the covered institution under the program; and ``(II) with more than 5 years of participation in the program shall maintain a loan loss reserve account with an amount equal to the average repurchase rate of the covered institution over the preceding 36-month period. ``(ii) may enter into a contract with 1 or more nonprofit organizations experienced in working with and training mission driven lenders to provide the outreach and education described in clause (i). ``(O) Reporting.-- ``(i) Weekly reports.-- ``(I) In general.--The Administration shall report on the website of the Administration, as part of the weekly reports on lending approvals under this subsection-- ``(aa) on and after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the number and dollar amount of loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration; and ``(bb) on and after the date on which the Administration begins to approve loans under the program, the number and dollar amount of loans guaranteed under the program. ``(II) Separate accounting.--The number and dollar amount of loans reported in a weekly report under subclause (I) for loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration and under the program shall include a breakdown by the categories of race, ethnicity, and gender of the owners of the small business concerns, by whether the small business concern is a new or existing small business concern, and by whether the small business concern is located in an urban or rural area, and broken down by-- ``(aa) loans of not more than $50,000; ``(bb) loans of more than $50,000 and not more than $150,000; ``(cc) loans of more than $150,000 and not more than $250,000; and ``(dd) loans of more than $250,000 and not more than $350,000.

2. COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE LOAN PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 5131); ``(VIII) owned and controlled by an individual who has completed a term of imprisonment in a Federal, State, or local jail or prison; ``(IX) owned and controlled by an individual with a disability, as that term is defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. ``(F) Requirement to make loans to underserved markets.--Not less than 70 percent of loans made by a covered institution under the program shall consist of loans made to small business concerns in underserved markets. ``(J) Loan loss reserve requirements.-- ``(i) Loan loss reserve account for covered institutions.--A covered institution-- ``(I) with not more than 5 years of participation in the program shall maintain a loan loss reserve account with an amount equal to 5 percent of the outstanding amount of the unguaranteed portion of the loan portfolio of the covered institution under the program; and ``(II) with more than 5 years of participation in the program shall maintain a loan loss reserve account with an amount equal to the average repurchase rate of the covered institution over the preceding 36-month period. ``(ii) may enter into a contract with 1 or more nonprofit organizations experienced in working with and training mission driven lenders to provide the outreach and education described in clause (i). ``(O) Reporting.-- ``(i) Weekly reports.-- ``(I) In general.--The Administration shall report on the website of the Administration, as part of the weekly reports on lending approvals under this subsection-- ``(aa) on and after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the number and dollar amount of loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration; and ``(bb) on and after the date on which the Administration begins to approve loans under the program, the number and dollar amount of loans guaranteed under the program.

SHORT TITLE. 2. COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE LOAN PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 5131); ``(VIII) owned and controlled by an individual who has completed a term of imprisonment in a Federal, State, or local jail or prison; ``(IX) owned and controlled by an individual with a disability, as that term is defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102); or ``(X) as otherwise determined by the Administrator. ``(F) Requirement to make loans to underserved markets.--Not less than 70 percent of loans made by a covered institution under the program shall consist of loans made to small business concerns in underserved markets. ``(J) Loan loss reserve requirements.-- ``(i) Loan loss reserve account for covered institutions.--A covered institution-- ``(I) with not more than 5 years of participation in the program shall maintain a loan loss reserve account with an amount equal to 5 percent of the outstanding amount of the unguaranteed portion of the loan portfolio of the covered institution under the program; and ``(II) with more than 5 years of participation in the program shall maintain a loan loss reserve account with an amount equal to the average repurchase rate of the covered institution over the preceding 36-month period. ``(ii) may enter into a contract with 1 or more nonprofit organizations experienced in working with and training mission driven lenders to provide the outreach and education described in clause (i). ``(O) Reporting.-- ``(i) Weekly reports.-- ``(I) In general.--The Administration shall report on the website of the Administration, as part of the weekly reports on lending approvals under this subsection-- ``(aa) on and after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the number and dollar amount of loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration; and ``(bb) on and after the date on which the Administration begins to approve loans under the program, the number and dollar amount of loans guaranteed under the program. ``(II) Separate accounting.--The number and dollar amount of loans reported in a weekly report under subclause (I) for loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration and under the program shall include a breakdown by the categories of race, ethnicity, and gender of the owners of the small business concerns, by whether the small business concern is a new or existing small business concern, and by whether the small business concern is located in an urban or rural area, and broken down by-- ``(aa) loans of not more than $50,000; ``(bb) loans of more than $50,000 and not more than $150,000; ``(cc) loans of more than $150,000 and not more than $250,000; and ``(dd) loans of more than $250,000 and not more than $350,000. ``(R) Regulations.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations governing the program, including metrics for lender performance, metrics of success and benchmarks of the program, and criteria for appropriate management and technical assistance.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) capital access remains one of the largest barriers to overcome for socially and economically disadvantaged business owners as well as for the smallest small businesses; (2) according to the Double Jeopardy: COVID-19's Concentrated Health and Wealth Effects in Black Communities study conducted by the Federal Reserve banks, in 2020-- (A) firms owned by people of color are more likely to have weak capitalizations, limited bank relationships, and little in cash reserves; and (B) 51 percent of Black-owned businesses have less than 3 months of cash reserves in case of an emergency, which is nearly 7 percentage points higher than their peers; (3) according to the Small Business Credit Survey conducted by the Federal Reserve banks, in 2021-- (A) 31 percent of firms that sought financing received the full financing sought by the firm; (B) firms owned by people of color were least likely to receive the full amount of financing sought by the firm, with 15 percent of Asian-owned businesses, 16 percent of Black-owned businesses, and 19 percent of Hispanic-owned businesses receiving full financing, as opposed to 35 percent of non-Hispanic White-owned businesses receiving full financing; and (C) firms with fewer employees were also least likely to receive the full financing sought by the firm, with 23 percent of businesses with 1 to 4 employees and 37 percent of businesses with 5 to 49 employees receiving full financing, as opposed to 55 percent of businesses with 50 to 499 employees receiving full financing; (4) the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Small Business Administration has helped increase lending backed by the Administration to firms owned by people of color, women, and veterans and firms classified as start ups; and (5) from fiscal year 2018 to fiscal year 2022-- (A) 13 percent of loans under the Community Advantage Pilot Program went to Black business owners, while 4 percent of loans under the loan program under section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. SEC. COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE LOAN PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 662), participating in the 504 Loan Guaranty program established under title V of that Act (15 U.S.C. 5131); ``(VIII) owned and controlled by an individual who has completed a term of imprisonment in a Federal, State, or local jail or prison; ``(IX) owned and controlled by an individual with a disability, as that term is defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102); or ``(X) as otherwise determined by the Administrator. ``(F) Requirement to make loans to underserved markets.--Not less than 70 percent of loans made by a covered institution under the program shall consist of loans made to small business concerns in underserved markets. ``(J) Loan loss reserve requirements.-- ``(i) Loan loss reserve account for covered institutions.--A covered institution-- ``(I) with not more than 5 years of participation in the program shall maintain a loan loss reserve account with an amount equal to 5 percent of the outstanding amount of the unguaranteed portion of the loan portfolio of the covered institution under the program; and ``(II) with more than 5 years of participation in the program shall maintain a loan loss reserve account with an amount equal to the average repurchase rate of the covered institution over the preceding 36-month period. ``(iii) Recalculation.--The loan loss reserve required under clauses (i) and (ii) shall be recalculated on October 1 of each year. ``(ii) may enter into a contract with 1 or more nonprofit organizations experienced in working with and training mission driven lenders to provide the outreach and education described in clause (i). ``(M) Community advantage network partner participation.-- ``(i) In general.--A covered institution that uses a Community Advantage Network Partner shall abide by policies and procedures of the Administration concerning the use of Referral Agent fees permitted by the Administration and disclosure of those fees. ``(O) Reporting.-- ``(i) Weekly reports.-- ``(I) In general.--The Administration shall report on the website of the Administration, as part of the weekly reports on lending approvals under this subsection-- ``(aa) on and after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the number and dollar amount of loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration; and ``(bb) on and after the date on which the Administration begins to approve loans under the program, the number and dollar amount of loans guaranteed under the program. ``(II) Separate accounting.--The number and dollar amount of loans reported in a weekly report under subclause (I) for loans guaranteed under the Community Advantage Pilot Program of the Administration and under the program shall include a breakdown by the categories of race, ethnicity, and gender of the owners of the small business concerns, by whether the small business concern is a new or existing small business concern, and by whether the small business concern is located in an urban or rural area, and broken down by-- ``(aa) loans of not more than $50,000; ``(bb) loans of more than $50,000 and not more than $150,000; ``(cc) loans of more than $150,000 and not more than $250,000; and ``(dd) loans of more than $250,000 and not more than $350,000. ``(R) Regulations.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Administrator shall promulgate regulations governing the program, including metrics for lender performance, metrics of success and benchmarks of the program, and criteria for appropriate management and technical assistance. ``(S) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to conduct outreach and education described in subparagraph (L).''.

H.R.2171

Taxation

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act This bill allows the use of funds in a qualified tuition program (commonly known as a 529 account) to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN CAREER TRAINING AND CREDENTIALING EXPENSES TREATED AS QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR PURPOSES OF 529 ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 529(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Certain career training and credentialing expenses.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified higher education expenses' includes-- ``(I) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of an individual in a recognized postsecondary credential program, or any other expense incurred in connection with enrollment in or attendance at a recognized postsecondary credential program if such expense would, if incurred in connection with enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution, be covered under subparagraph (e)(3)(A), ``(II) fees required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential (as defined in section 3(52) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), including certificate or certification programs that are accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute, or any postsecondary credential identified in regulations or guidance promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service, in consultation with the Department of Labor, for purposes of this subclause; and ``(III) fees for testing and other fees required by the organization issuing the recognized postsecondary credential as a condition of maintaining or obtaining the credential. ``(ii) Recognized postsecondary credential program.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `recognized postsecondary credential program' means a program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential if such program is included on a list prepared under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or meets the training or educational prerequisites to qualify an individual to take an examination developed or administered by an organization widely recognized as providing reputable credentials in the occupation, where such examination is required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts.

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis

D

VA

This bill allows the use of funds in a qualified tuition program (commonly known as a 529 account) to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN CAREER TRAINING AND CREDENTIALING EXPENSES TREATED AS QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR PURPOSES OF 529 ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 529(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Certain career training and credentialing expenses.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified higher education expenses' includes-- ``(I) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of an individual in a recognized postsecondary credential program, or any other expense incurred in connection with enrollment in or attendance at a recognized postsecondary credential program if such expense would, if incurred in connection with enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution, be covered under subparagraph (e)(3)(A), ``(II) fees required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential (as defined in section 3(52) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), including certificate or certification programs that are accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute, or any postsecondary credential identified in regulations or guidance promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service, in consultation with the Department of Labor, for purposes of this subclause; and ``(III) fees for testing and other fees required by the organization issuing the recognized postsecondary credential as a condition of maintaining or obtaining the credential. ``(ii) Recognized postsecondary credential program.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `recognized postsecondary credential program' means a program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential if such program is included on a list prepared under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or meets the training or educational prerequisites to qualify an individual to take an examination developed or administered by an organization widely recognized as providing reputable credentials in the occupation, where such examination is required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. CERTAIN CAREER TRAINING AND CREDENTIALING EXPENSES TREATED AS QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR PURPOSES OF 529 ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 529(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Certain career training and credentialing expenses.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified higher education expenses' includes-- ``(I) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of an individual in a recognized postsecondary credential program, or any other expense incurred in connection with enrollment in or attendance at a recognized postsecondary credential program if such expense would, if incurred in connection with enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution, be covered under subparagraph (e)(3)(A), ``(II) fees required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential (as defined in section 3(52) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), including certificate or certification programs that are accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute, or any postsecondary credential identified in regulations or guidance promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service, in consultation with the Department of Labor, for purposes of this subclause; and ``(III) fees for testing and other fees required by the organization issuing the recognized postsecondary credential as a condition of maintaining or obtaining the credential. ``(ii) Recognized postsecondary credential program.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `recognized postsecondary credential program' means a program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential if such program is included on a list prepared under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or meets the training or educational prerequisites to qualify an individual to take an examination developed or administered by an organization widely recognized as providing reputable credentials in the occupation, where such examination is required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN CAREER TRAINING AND CREDENTIALING EXPENSES TREATED AS QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR PURPOSES OF 529 ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 529(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Certain career training and credentialing expenses.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified higher education expenses' includes-- ``(I) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of an individual in a recognized postsecondary credential program, or any other expense incurred in connection with enrollment in or attendance at a recognized postsecondary credential program if such expense would, if incurred in connection with enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution, be covered under subparagraph (e)(3)(A), ``(II) fees required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential (as defined in section 3(52) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), including certificate or certification programs that are accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute, or any postsecondary credential identified in regulations or guidance promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service, in consultation with the Department of Labor, for purposes of this subclause; and ``(III) fees for testing and other fees required by the organization issuing the recognized postsecondary credential as a condition of maintaining or obtaining the credential. ``(ii) Recognized postsecondary credential program.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `recognized postsecondary credential program' means a program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential if such program is included on a list prepared under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or meets the training or educational prerequisites to qualify an individual to take an examination developed or administered by an organization widely recognized as providing reputable credentials in the occupation, where such examination is required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN CAREER TRAINING AND CREDENTIALING EXPENSES TREATED AS QUALIFIED HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES FOR PURPOSES OF 529 ACCOUNTS. (a) In General.--Section 529(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) Certain career training and credentialing expenses.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `qualified higher education expenses' includes-- ``(I) tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of an individual in a recognized postsecondary credential program, or any other expense incurred in connection with enrollment in or attendance at a recognized postsecondary credential program if such expense would, if incurred in connection with enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution, be covered under subparagraph (e)(3)(A), ``(II) fees required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential (as defined in section 3(52) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), including certificate or certification programs that are accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute, or any postsecondary credential identified in regulations or guidance promulgated by the Internal Revenue Service, in consultation with the Department of Labor, for purposes of this subclause; and ``(III) fees for testing and other fees required by the organization issuing the recognized postsecondary credential as a condition of maintaining or obtaining the credential. ``(ii) Recognized postsecondary credential program.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `recognized postsecondary credential program' means a program to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential if such program is included on a list prepared under section 122(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act or meets the training or educational prerequisites to qualify an individual to take an examination developed or administered by an organization widely recognized as providing reputable credentials in the occupation, where such examination is required to obtain or maintain a recognized postsecondary credential.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to expenses paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

H.R.382

Transportation and Public Works

Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021 This bill allows bikeshare projects to be eligible for federal funding. The bill also makes shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems) projects eligible for funds if they shift traffic demand to non-peak hours or other transportation modes, increase vehicle occupancy rates, or otherwise reduce demand for roads.

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, with respect to bikeshare projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1)(E)-- (1) by striking ``and the installation'' and inserting ``, the installation''; and (2) by inserting ``, and bikeshare projects'' after ``public transportation vehicles''. SEC. 3. CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBLE PROJECTS. Section 149(b)(7) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems),'' after ``carsharing,''. <all>

Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, with respect to bikeshare projects, and for other purposes.

Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl

D

OR

This bill allows bikeshare projects to be eligible for federal funding. The bill also makes shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems) projects eligible for funds if they shift traffic demand to non-peak hours or other transportation modes, increase vehicle occupancy rates, or otherwise reduce demand for roads.

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, with respect to bikeshare projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1)(E)-- (1) by striking ``and the installation'' and inserting ``, the installation''; and (2) by inserting ``, and bikeshare projects'' after ``public transportation vehicles''. SEC. 3. CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBLE PROJECTS. Section 149(b)(7) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems),'' after ``carsharing,''. <all>

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, with respect to bikeshare projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1)(E)-- (1) by striking ``and the installation'' and inserting ``, the installation''; and (2) by inserting ``, and bikeshare projects'' after ``public transportation vehicles''. SEC. 3. CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBLE PROJECTS. Section 149(b)(7) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems),'' after ``carsharing,''. <all>

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, with respect to bikeshare projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1)(E)-- (1) by striking ``and the installation'' and inserting ``, the installation''; and (2) by inserting ``, and bikeshare projects'' after ``public transportation vehicles''. SEC. 3. CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBLE PROJECTS. Section 149(b)(7) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems),'' after ``carsharing,''. <all>

To amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, with respect to bikeshare projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bikeshare Transit Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. Section 5302 of title 49, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1)(E)-- (1) by striking ``and the installation'' and inserting ``, the installation''; and (2) by inserting ``, and bikeshare projects'' after ``public transportation vehicles''. SEC. 3. CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ELIGIBLE PROJECTS. Section 149(b)(7) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``shared micromobility (including bikesharing and shared scooter systems),'' after ``carsharing,''. <all>

H.R.64

Government Operations and Politics

Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act This bill alters provisions relating to the requirement to maintain minimum essential health care coverage (i.e., the individual mandate), as well as provisions relating to health care coverage for certain executive branch and congressional employees. Specifically, the bill exempts individuals from the requirement to maintain minimum essential health care coverage if they reside in a county where fewer than two health insurers offer insurance on the health insurance exchange. Under current law, there is no penalty for failing to maintain minimum essential health care coverage. The bill also requires certain executive branch and congressional employees to participate in health insurance exchanges. Under current law, Members of Congress and their designated staff are required to obtain coverage through health insurance exchanges, rather than the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Current regulations authorize government contributions toward such coverage and require Members of Congress to designate which members of their staff are required to obtain coverage through an exchange. The bill requires all congressional staff, including employees of congressional committees and leadership offices, to obtain coverage through an exchange. The bill also prohibits Members of Congress from having the discretion to determine which of their employees are eligible to enroll through an exchange. Further, the President, Vice President, and executive branch political appointees must also obtain coverage through exchanges, rather than FEHB. The government is prohibited from contributing to or subsidizing the health insurance coverage of the officials and employees subject to this requirement, including Members of Congress and their staff.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption to the individual mandate to maintain health coverage for individuals residing in counties with fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering plans on an Exchange; to require Members of Congress and congressional staff to abide by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act with respect to health insurance coverage; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO EXEMPTION FROM REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN HEALTH COVERAGE. (a) Exemption for Individuals in Areas With Fewer Than 2 Issuers Offering Plans on an Exchange.--Section 5000A(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Individuals in areas with fewer than 2 issuers offering plans on an exchange.-- ``(A) In general.--Any applicable individual for any period during a calendar year if there are fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering qualified health plans on an Exchange for such period in the county in which the applicable individual resides. ``(B) Aggregation rules.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), all health insurance issuers treated as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52, or subsection (m) or (o) of section 414, shall be treated as a single health insurance issuer.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. Section 1312(d)(3)(D) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18032(d)(3)(D)) is amended-- (1) by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting the following: ``(D) Members of congress, congressional staff, and political appointees in the exchange.--''; (2) in clause (i), in the matter preceding subclause (I)-- (A) by striking ``and congressional staff with'' and inserting ``, congressional staff, the President, the Vice President, and political appointees with''; and (B) by striking ``or congressional staff shall'' and inserting ``, congressional staff, the President, the Vice President, or a political appointee shall''; (3) in clause (ii)-- (A) in subclause (II), by inserting after ``Congress,'' the following: ``of a committee of Congress, or of a leadership office of Congress,''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Political appointee.--The term `political appointee' means any individual who-- ``(aa) is employed in a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5, United States Code (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(bb) is a limited term appointee, limited emergency appointee, or noncareer appointee in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively, of section 3132(a) of title 5, United States Code; or ``(cc) is employed in a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy- determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations.''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) Government contribution.--No Government contribution under section 8906 of title 5, United States Code, shall be provided on behalf of an individual who is a Member of Congress, a congressional staff member, the President, the Vice President, or a political appointee for coverage under this paragraph. ``(iv) Limitation on amount of tax credit or cost sharing.--An individual enrolling in health insurance coverage pursuant to this paragraph shall not be eligible to receive a tax credit under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or reduced cost sharing under section 1402 of this Act in an amount that exceeds the total amount for which a similarly situated individual (who is not so enrolled) would be entitled to receive under such sections. ``(v) Limitation on discretion for designation of staff.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Member of Congress shall not have discretion in determinations with respect to which employees employed by the office of such Member are eligible to enroll for coverage through an Exchange. ``(vi) Clarification.--The terms `small employer' (as defined under section 1304(b)(2)) and `qualified employers' (as defined under subsection (f)) do not include the Congress, with respect to enrollments in an Exchange and a SHOP Exchange.''. <all>

Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption to the individual mandate to maintain health coverage for individuals residing in counties with fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering plans on an Exchange; to require Members of Congress and congressional staff to abide by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act with respect to health insurance coverage; and for other purposes.

Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act

Rep. Biggs, Andy

R

AZ

This bill alters provisions relating to the requirement to maintain minimum essential health care coverage (i.e., the individual mandate), as well as provisions relating to health care coverage for certain executive branch and congressional employees. Specifically, the bill exempts individuals from the requirement to maintain minimum essential health care coverage if they reside in a county where fewer than two health insurers offer insurance on the health insurance exchange. Under current law, there is no penalty for failing to maintain minimum essential health care coverage. The bill also requires certain executive branch and congressional employees to participate in health insurance exchanges. Under current law, Members of Congress and their designated staff are required to obtain coverage through health insurance exchanges, rather than the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Current regulations authorize government contributions toward such coverage and require Members of Congress to designate which members of their staff are required to obtain coverage through an exchange. The bill requires all congressional staff, including employees of congressional committees and leadership offices, to obtain coverage through an exchange. The bill also prohibits Members of Congress from having the discretion to determine which of their employees are eligible to enroll through an exchange. Further, the President, Vice President, and executive branch political appointees must also obtain coverage through exchanges, rather than FEHB. The government is prohibited from contributing to or subsidizing the health insurance coverage of the officials and employees subject to this requirement, including Members of Congress and their staff.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act''. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO EXEMPTION FROM REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN HEALTH COVERAGE. (a) Exemption for Individuals in Areas With Fewer Than 2 Issuers Offering Plans on an Exchange.--Section 5000A(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Individuals in areas with fewer than 2 issuers offering plans on an exchange.-- ``(A) In general.--Any applicable individual for any period during a calendar year if there are fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering qualified health plans on an Exchange for such period in the county in which the applicable individual resides. ``(B) Aggregation rules.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), all health insurance issuers treated as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52, or subsection (m) or (o) of section 414, shall be treated as a single health insurance issuer.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. Section 1312(d)(3)(D) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. ''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) Government contribution.--No Government contribution under section 8906 of title 5, United States Code, shall be provided on behalf of an individual who is a Member of Congress, a congressional staff member, the President, the Vice President, or a political appointee for coverage under this paragraph. ``(iv) Limitation on amount of tax credit or cost sharing.--An individual enrolling in health insurance coverage pursuant to this paragraph shall not be eligible to receive a tax credit under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or reduced cost sharing under section 1402 of this Act in an amount that exceeds the total amount for which a similarly situated individual (who is not so enrolled) would be entitled to receive under such sections. ``(v) Limitation on discretion for designation of staff.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Member of Congress shall not have discretion in determinations with respect to which employees employed by the office of such Member are eligible to enroll for coverage through an Exchange. ``(vi) Clarification.--The terms `small employer' (as defined under section 1304(b)(2)) and `qualified employers' (as defined under subsection (f)) do not include the Congress, with respect to enrollments in an Exchange and a SHOP Exchange.''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act''. 2. (a) Exemption for Individuals in Areas With Fewer Than 2 Issuers Offering Plans on an Exchange.--Section 5000A(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Individuals in areas with fewer than 2 issuers offering plans on an exchange.-- ``(A) In general.--Any applicable individual for any period during a calendar year if there are fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering qualified health plans on an Exchange for such period in the county in which the applicable individual resides. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. Section 1312(d)(3)(D) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. ''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) Government contribution.--No Government contribution under section 8906 of title 5, United States Code, shall be provided on behalf of an individual who is a Member of Congress, a congressional staff member, the President, the Vice President, or a political appointee for coverage under this paragraph. ``(iv) Limitation on amount of tax credit or cost sharing.--An individual enrolling in health insurance coverage pursuant to this paragraph shall not be eligible to receive a tax credit under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or reduced cost sharing under section 1402 of this Act in an amount that exceeds the total amount for which a similarly situated individual (who is not so enrolled) would be entitled to receive under such sections. ``(vi) Clarification.--The terms `small employer' (as defined under section 1304(b)(2)) and `qualified employers' (as defined under subsection (f)) do not include the Congress, with respect to enrollments in an Exchange and a SHOP Exchange.''.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption to the individual mandate to maintain health coverage for individuals residing in counties with fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering plans on an Exchange; to require Members of Congress and congressional staff to abide by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act with respect to health insurance coverage; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO EXEMPTION FROM REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN HEALTH COVERAGE. (a) Exemption for Individuals in Areas With Fewer Than 2 Issuers Offering Plans on an Exchange.--Section 5000A(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Individuals in areas with fewer than 2 issuers offering plans on an exchange.-- ``(A) In general.--Any applicable individual for any period during a calendar year if there are fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering qualified health plans on an Exchange for such period in the county in which the applicable individual resides. ``(B) Aggregation rules.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), all health insurance issuers treated as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52, or subsection (m) or (o) of section 414, shall be treated as a single health insurance issuer.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. Section 1312(d)(3)(D) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18032(d)(3)(D)) is amended-- (1) by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting the following: ``(D) Members of congress, congressional staff, and political appointees in the exchange.--''; (2) in clause (i), in the matter preceding subclause (I)-- (A) by striking ``and congressional staff with'' and inserting ``, congressional staff, the President, the Vice President, and political appointees with''; and (B) by striking ``or congressional staff shall'' and inserting ``, congressional staff, the President, the Vice President, or a political appointee shall''; (3) in clause (ii)-- (A) in subclause (II), by inserting after ``Congress,'' the following: ``of a committee of Congress, or of a leadership office of Congress,''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Political appointee.--The term `political appointee' means any individual who-- ``(aa) is employed in a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5, United States Code (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(bb) is a limited term appointee, limited emergency appointee, or noncareer appointee in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively, of section 3132(a) of title 5, United States Code; or ``(cc) is employed in a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy- determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations.''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) Government contribution.--No Government contribution under section 8906 of title 5, United States Code, shall be provided on behalf of an individual who is a Member of Congress, a congressional staff member, the President, the Vice President, or a political appointee for coverage under this paragraph. ``(iv) Limitation on amount of tax credit or cost sharing.--An individual enrolling in health insurance coverage pursuant to this paragraph shall not be eligible to receive a tax credit under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or reduced cost sharing under section 1402 of this Act in an amount that exceeds the total amount for which a similarly situated individual (who is not so enrolled) would be entitled to receive under such sections. ``(v) Limitation on discretion for designation of staff.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Member of Congress shall not have discretion in determinations with respect to which employees employed by the office of such Member are eligible to enroll for coverage through an Exchange. ``(vi) Clarification.--The terms `small employer' (as defined under section 1304(b)(2)) and `qualified employers' (as defined under subsection (f)) do not include the Congress, with respect to enrollments in an Exchange and a SHOP Exchange.''. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption to the individual mandate to maintain health coverage for individuals residing in counties with fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering plans on an Exchange; to require Members of Congress and congressional staff to abide by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act with respect to health insurance coverage; and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protection from Obamacare Mandates and Congressional Equity Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATIONS TO EXEMPTION FROM REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN HEALTH COVERAGE. (a) Exemption for Individuals in Areas With Fewer Than 2 Issuers Offering Plans on an Exchange.--Section 5000A(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Individuals in areas with fewer than 2 issuers offering plans on an exchange.-- ``(A) In general.--Any applicable individual for any period during a calendar year if there are fewer than 2 health insurance issuers offering qualified health plans on an Exchange for such period in the county in which the applicable individual resides. ``(B) Aggregation rules.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), all health insurance issuers treated as a single employer under subsection (a) or (b) of section 52, or subsection (m) or (o) of section 414, shall be treated as a single health insurance issuer.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to months beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL STAFF AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH. Section 1312(d)(3)(D) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18032(d)(3)(D)) is amended-- (1) by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting the following: ``(D) Members of congress, congressional staff, and political appointees in the exchange.--''; (2) in clause (i), in the matter preceding subclause (I)-- (A) by striking ``and congressional staff with'' and inserting ``, congressional staff, the President, the Vice President, and political appointees with''; and (B) by striking ``or congressional staff shall'' and inserting ``, congressional staff, the President, the Vice President, or a political appointee shall''; (3) in clause (ii)-- (A) in subclause (II), by inserting after ``Congress,'' the following: ``of a committee of Congress, or of a leadership office of Congress,''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) Political appointee.--The term `political appointee' means any individual who-- ``(aa) is employed in a position described under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5, United States Code (relating to the Executive Schedule); ``(bb) is a limited term appointee, limited emergency appointee, or noncareer appointee in the Senior Executive Service, as defined under paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively, of section 3132(a) of title 5, United States Code; or ``(cc) is employed in a position in the executive branch of the Government of a confidential or policy- determining character under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations.''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) Government contribution.--No Government contribution under section 8906 of title 5, United States Code, shall be provided on behalf of an individual who is a Member of Congress, a congressional staff member, the President, the Vice President, or a political appointee for coverage under this paragraph. ``(iv) Limitation on amount of tax credit or cost sharing.--An individual enrolling in health insurance coverage pursuant to this paragraph shall not be eligible to receive a tax credit under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or reduced cost sharing under section 1402 of this Act in an amount that exceeds the total amount for which a similarly situated individual (who is not so enrolled) would be entitled to receive under such sections. ``(v) Limitation on discretion for designation of staff.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Member of Congress shall not have discretion in determinations with respect to which employees employed by the office of such Member are eligible to enroll for coverage through an Exchange. ``(vi) Clarification.--The terms `small employer' (as defined under section 1304(b)(2)) and `qualified employers' (as defined under subsection (f)) do not include the Congress, with respect to enrollments in an Exchange and a SHOP Exchange.''. <all>

S.477

Taxation

Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 This bill extends existing and establishes new tax credits that assist the hospitality and restaurant industry. Specifically, it

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a refundable tax credit for travel expenditures, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX CREDIT TO SUPPORT THE CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW INDUSTRY. (a) In General.--For purposes of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the convention and trade show restart credit shall be treated as a credit listed at the end of subsection (b) of such section. For purposes of this section, the convention and trade show restart credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the sum of-- (1) 50 percent of the qualified participation costs paid or incurred by a taxpayer during such taxable year, and (2) in the case of an eligible provider, 100 percent of the qualified restart costs paid or incurred by such provider during such taxable year. (b) Qualified Participation Costs.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified participation costs'' means any costs or expenses paid or incurred by the taxpayer after December 31, 2020, for any employee or officer of the taxpayer to attend or participate in a qualified event, including registration fees, lodging, and costs with respect to carrying out an exhibition relating to the taxpayer. Such term shall not include any costs which are not necessary for the attendance or participation of such employee or officer at such event. (c) Eligible Provider; Qualified Restart Costs.--In this section-- (1) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means any person which-- (A) provides facilities at which a qualified event may be held, or (B) sponsors, operates, or is otherwise responsible for the administration of a qualified event. (2) Qualified restart costs.--The term ``qualified restart costs'' means any costs paid or incurred by an eligible provider after December 31, 2020, in reopening after such date a facility described in paragraph (1)(A) which was closed or forced to reduce services due to the virus SARS-CoV-2 or coronavirus disease 2019 (referred to in this section as ``COVID-19''), including-- (A) any renovation, remediation, personal protective equipment, cleaning, or additional labor and rental costs related to preventing individuals present in such facility from contracting COVID-19, and (B) any testing of employees of the taxpayer or guests of such facility for symptoms of COVID-19. (d) Qualified Event.-- (1) In general.--In this section, the term ``qualified event'' means-- (A) a convention, seminar, or similar meeting (as such terms are used in section 274 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), (B) a business meeting (as such term is used in such section), or (C) a trade show, which takes place after December 31, 2021. (2) Trade show.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``trade show'' means any exhibition at which different businesses within a particular industry promote their products and services. (e) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under any provision of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to any amount taken in account in determining the credit allowed to a taxpayer under this section. (f) Location Requirement.--No credit shall be allowed under this section with respect to any qualified event unless such event is held within the United States (including any territory or possession of the United States). (g) Payroll Credit for Nonprofit Employers.-- (1) In general.--In the case of an organization which is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code, the credit determined under this section shall be allowed as a credit against applicable employment taxes paid by such organization for calendar quarters in the taxable year, and not treated as a credit listed at the end of section 38(b) of such Code. (2) Limitations and refundability.-- (A) Credit limited to employment taxes.--The credit allowed by paragraph (1) with respect to calendar quarters in any taxable year shall not exceed the applicable employment taxes (reduced by any credits allowed under subsections (e) and (f) of section 3111 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and sections 7001 and 7003 of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act) on the wages paid with respect to the employment of all the employees of the organization for such taxable year. (B) Refundability of excess credit.-- (i) In general.--If the amount of the credit under paragraph (1) exceeds the limitation of subparagraph (A) for any calendar quarter, such excess shall be treated as an overpayment that shall be refunded under sections 6402(a) and 6413(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (ii) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324 of title 31, United States Code, any amounts due to the employer under this paragraph shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from a credit provision referred to in subsection (b)(2) of such section. (3) Applicable employment taxes.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``applicable employment taxes'' means the following: (A) The taxes imposed under section 3111(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (B) So much of the taxes imposed under section 3221(a) of such Code as are attributable to the rate in effect under section 3111(a) of such Code. (h) Regulations and Guidance.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) may prescribe such regulations and other guidance as may be appropriate or necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. (i) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any costs paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 2301(m) of the CARES Act (Public Law 116- 136) is amended by striking ``July 1, 2021'' and inserting ``January 1, 2022''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to calendar quarters beginning after June 30, 2021. SEC. 4. SUSPENSION OF LIMITATION ON ENTERTAINMENT, ETC. EXPENSES RELATED TO TRADE OR BUSINESS. (a) In General.--Section 274 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(q) Special Rules for Taxable Years 2021 Through 2022.--In the case of a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2020, and before January 1, 2023-- ``(1) subsection (a)(1)(A) shall not apply to any expense if the taxpayer establishes that the item was directly related to, or, in the case of an item directly preceding or following a substantial and bona fide business discussion (including business meetings at a convention or otherwise), that such item was associated with, the active conduct of the taxpayer's trade or business, except that the deduction under this section with respect to any such expense shall in no event exceed the portion of such expense with respect to which the taxpayer so establishes, ``(2) in the case of a club, subsection (a)(1)(B) shall not apply if the taxpayer establishes that the facility was used primarily for the furtherance of the taxpayer's trade or business and that the item was directly related to the active conduct of such trade or business, ``(3) no deduction or credit shall be allowed for any item (not including any qualified nonpersonal use vehicle (as defined in subsection (i)) with respect to an activity which is of a type generally considered to constitute entertainment, amusement, or recreation, or with respect to a facility used in connection with such an activity, unless the taxpayer substantiates by adequate records or by sufficient evidence corroborating the taxpayer's own statement-- ``(A) the amount of such expense or other item, ``(B) the time and place of the entertainment, amusement, recreation, or use of the facility or property, ``(C) the business purpose of the expense or other item, and ``(D) the business relationship to the taxpayer of the persons entertained or using the facility or property, except as the Secretary may by regulations provide in the case of an expense which does not exceed an amount prescribed pursuant to such regulations, ``(4) in determining the amount allowable as a deduction under this chapter for any ticket for any activity or facility described in paragraph (3), the amount taken into account shall not exceed the face value of such ticket, except that-- ``(A) this paragraph shall not apply to any ticket for any sports event-- ``(i) which is organized for the primary purpose of benefiting an organization which is described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt from tax under section 501(a), ``(ii) all of the net proceeds of which are contributed to such organization, and ``(iii) which utilizes volunteers for substantially all of the work performed in carrying out such event, and ``(B) in the case of a skybox or other private luxury box leased for more than 1 event, the amount allowable as a deduction under this chapter with respect to such events shall not exceed the sum of the face value of non-luxury box seat tickets for the seats in such box covered by the lease (determined by treating 2 or more related leases as 1 lease), ``(5) the amount allowable as a deduction under this chapter for any item with respect to an activity which is of a type generally considered to constitute entertainment, amusement, or recreation, or with respect to a facility used in connection with such activity, shall not exceed 50 percent of the amount of such expense or item which would (but for this paragraph) be allowable as a deduction under this chapter, and ``(6) paragraph (5) shall not apply to any expense if-- ``(A) such expense is described in paragraph (2), (3), (4), (7), (8), or (9) of subsection (e), ``(B) such expense is excludable from the gross income of the recipient under section 132 by reason of subsection (e) thereof (relating to de minimis fringes), or ``(C) such expense is covered by a package involving a ticket described in paragraph (4)(A).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. SEC. 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX CREDIT TO SUPPORT THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY. (a) In General.--For purposes of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of an eligible taxpayer, the restaurant and dining restart credit shall be treated as a credit listed at the end of subsection (b) of such section. For purposes of this section, the restaurant and dining restart credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the qualified restart costs paid or incurred by the eligible taxpayer during the taxable year. (b) Eligible Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section, the term ``eligible taxpayer'' means a taxpayer-- (1) which owns a trade or business devoted to preparation of food and beverages for on-premises consumption or carry out (not including a trade or business which sells items other than prepared food and beverages), or (2) which owns property on which such a trade or business operates, if more than 50 percent of the square footage of such property is devoted to preparation of, and seating for on- premises consumption of, prepared meals. (c) Qualified Restart Costs.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified restart costs'' means any costs paid or incurred by an eligible taxpayer on or after the date of the enactment of this Act in reopening a trade or business or property described in subsection (b), or increasing meal and beverage services provided by such trade or business or at such property, which was closed or forced to reduce services due to the virus SARS-CoV-2 or coronavirus disease 2019 (referred to in this section as ``COVID-19''), including-- (1) any renovation, remediation, or additional labor and rental costs related to preventing individuals present at such trade or business or on such property from contracting COVID- 19, and (2) any testing of employees of the eligible taxpayer or guests of such trade or business or such property for symptoms of COVID-19. For purposes of the preceding sentence, a trade or business shall be treated as having reduced services if such trade or business reduced hours of operation, number of employees or employee hours, or capacity of seating areas, closed seating areas, or took any other measures which reduced services provided or operations of the trade or business as determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. (d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under any provision of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to any amount taken in account in determining the credit allowed to a taxpayer under this section. (e) Regulations and Guidance.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) may prescribe such regulations and other guidance as may be appropriate or necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. (f) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any costs paid or incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. SEC. 6. CREDIT FOR TRAVEL EXPENDITURES. (a) In General.--Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 36 the following new section: ``SEC. 36A. CREDIT FOR TRAVEL EXPENDITURES. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an individual who pays or incurs any qualified travel expenses during a taxable year, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for such taxable year an amount equal to 50 percent of such expenses. ``(b) Limitations.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the sum of-- ``(A) $1,500 ($750 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return), plus ``(B) $500 for each qualifying child (as defined in section 152(c)) of the individual, but not to exceed $1,500. ``(2) Limitation based on adjusted gross income.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (after the application of paragraph (1) and determined without regard to this paragraph) for the taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $2 for every $50 by which the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 in the case of a joint return). ``(B) Modified adjusted gross income.--The term `modified adjusted gross income' means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the taxable year increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933. ``(c) Qualified Travel Expense.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) In general.--The term `qualified travel expense' means any amount paid or incurred for travel within the United States which is at least 50 miles from the individual's home and includes an overnight stay, including amounts paid or incurred for food and beverages, lodging, recreation, transportation, amusement or entertainment, including live entertainment and sporting events, and gasoline. ``(2) Minimum amount.--Any expense (determined by treating all items on a single receipt as 1 expense) which is less than $25 shall not be taken into account under paragraph (1). ``(3) United states.--The term `United States' includes the territories and possessions of the United States. ``(4) Exception.--For purposes of paragraph (1), amounts paid with respect to a residence or other lodging owned by the individual shall not be treated as qualified travel expenses. ``(d) Election To Carry Credit to Preceding Year.--At the election of the taxpayer, any credit allowable under this section for a taxable year may be carried back (in its entirety) to the preceding taxable year and treated as a credit allowed under this subpart for such year. ``(e) Restrictions.--No credit shall be allowed to an individual under subsection (a) with respect to a qualified travel expense if-- ``(1) the individual receives a refund or reimbursement from any person for the expense, ``(2) a deduction is allowed under section 162 with respect to the expense, ``(3) a deduction under section 151 with respect to individual is allowable to another taxpayer for such taxable year, or ``(4) the individual does not attach sufficient evidence of the expense, as prescribed by the Secretary, to the return of tax for such taxable year. ``(f) Termination.--This section shall not apply to any qualified travel expenses paid or incurred after December 31, 2023.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36 the following new item: (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, 36A'' after ``36''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after December 31, 2020. SEC. 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPORARY TAX CREDIT FOR UNMERCHANTABLE INVENTORY. (a) In General.--For purposes of section 38 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, in the case of an eligible taxpayer, the unmerchantable inventory credit shall be treated as a credit listed at the end of subsection (b) of such section. For purposes of this subsection, the unmerchantable inventory credit for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2019, and ending before April 1, 2021, shall be equal to 90 percent of the qualified unmerchantable inventory costs incurred by the eligible taxpayer during such taxable year. (b) Eligible Taxpayer.--For purposes of this section, the term ``eligible taxpayer'' means any taxpayer which-- (1) on March 13, 2020, was engaged in an active trade or business of selling food or beverage inventory as a manufacturer, importer, wholesale distributor, or retailer, and (2) with respect to such trade or business-- (A) on or after March 13, 2020, held qualified unmerchantable inventory, or (B) incurred costs described in subsection (c)(1)(A)(i). (c) Qualified Unmerchantable Inventory Costs.-- (1) In general.--For purposes of this section, the qualified unmerchantable inventory costs incurred by an eligible taxpayer during any taxable year shall be equal to-- (A) an amount equal to the sum of-- (i) any costs described in section 263A(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the purchase or acquisition of any qualified unmerchantable inventory during such taxable year, (ii) any costs relating to disposal or destruction of any qualified unmerchantable inventory during such taxable year, and (iii) any amount paid or credited by such eligible taxpayer during such taxable year to any other person for purposes of apportioning or sharing costs relating to products which, in the hands of such eligible taxpayer, would be deemed to be qualified unmerchantable inventory, minus (B) an amount equal to the sum of-- (i) any amount received by such eligible taxpayer during such taxable year from any other person for purposes of apportioning or sharing costs with respect to qualified unmerchantable inventory, (ii) any amounts compensated by insurance for any loss sustained by such eligible taxpayer during such taxable year with respect to qualified unmerchantable inventory, and (iii) any amounts received under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program under part 9 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). (2) Direct costs for manufacturers.--In the case of a manufacturer, the costs described in paragraph (1)(A)(i) shall include any transportation costs which would not otherwise have been capitalized pursuant to section 263A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (d) Qualified Unmerchantable Inventory.-- (1) In general.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified unmerchantable inventory'' means any food or beverage inventory which-- (A) was manufactured or acquired by the eligible taxpayer, and (B) became unmerchantable during the period beginning on March 13, 2020, and ending on September 30, 2020. (2) Unmerchantable.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``unmerchantable'' shall include any food or beverage products which cannot be sold due to-- (A) spoilage, (B) expiration pursuant to the manufacturer code date or applicable industry freshness standards, or (C) a change or limitation in market conditions resulting in the lack of a customary and reasonable market for such products. (e) Election To Have Credit Not Apply.-- (1) In general.--A taxpayer may elect to have this section not apply for any taxable year. (2) Time for making election.--An election under paragraph (1) for any taxable year may be made (or revoked) at any time before the expiration of the 3-year period beginning on the last date prescribed by law for filing the return for such taxable year (determined without regard to extensions). (3) Manner of making election.--An election under paragraph (1) (or revocation thereof) shall be made in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary's delegate, may by regulations prescribe. (f) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under any provision of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to any amount taken in account in determining the credit allowed to a taxpayer under this section. <all>

Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a refundable tax credit for travel expenditures, and for other purposes.

Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine

D

NV

This bill extends existing and establishes new tax credits that assist the hospitality and restaurant industry. Specifically, it

2. ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX CREDIT TO SUPPORT THE CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW INDUSTRY. (c) Eligible Provider; Qualified Restart Costs.--In this section-- (1) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means any person which-- (A) provides facilities at which a qualified event may be held, or (B) sponsors, operates, or is otherwise responsible for the administration of a qualified event. 3. 4. EXPENSES RELATED TO TRADE OR BUSINESS. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. 5. For purposes of this section, the restaurant and dining restart credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the qualified restart costs paid or incurred by the eligible taxpayer during the taxable year. (c) Qualified Restart Costs.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified restart costs'' means any costs paid or incurred by an eligible taxpayer on or after the date of the enactment of this Act in reopening a trade or business or property described in subsection (b), or increasing meal and beverage services provided by such trade or business or at such property, which was closed or forced to reduce services due to the virus SARS-CoV-2 or coronavirus disease 2019 (referred to in this section as ``COVID-19''), including-- (1) any renovation, remediation, or additional labor and rental costs related to preventing individuals present at such trade or business or on such property from contracting COVID- 19, and (2) any testing of employees of the eligible taxpayer or guests of such trade or business or such property for symptoms of COVID-19. (d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under any provision of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to any amount taken in account in determining the credit allowed to a taxpayer under this section. (e) Regulations and Guidance.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) may prescribe such regulations and other guidance as may be appropriate or necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. CREDIT FOR TRAVEL EXPENDITURES. ``(2) Limitation based on adjusted gross income.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (after the application of paragraph (1) and determined without regard to this paragraph) for the taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $2 for every $50 by which the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 in the case of a joint return). ``(3) United states.--The term `United States' includes the territories and possessions of the United States. SEC. 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPORARY TAX CREDIT FOR UNMERCHANTABLE INVENTORY.

2. (c) Eligible Provider; Qualified Restart Costs.--In this section-- (1) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means any person which-- (A) provides facilities at which a qualified event may be held, or (B) sponsors, operates, or is otherwise responsible for the administration of a qualified event. 3. 4. EXPENSES RELATED TO TRADE OR BUSINESS. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. 5. For purposes of this section, the restaurant and dining restart credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the qualified restart costs paid or incurred by the eligible taxpayer during the taxable year. (d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under any provision of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to any amount taken in account in determining the credit allowed to a taxpayer under this section. (e) Regulations and Guidance.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) may prescribe such regulations and other guidance as may be appropriate or necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. CREDIT FOR TRAVEL EXPENDITURES. ``(2) Limitation based on adjusted gross income.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (after the application of paragraph (1) and determined without regard to this paragraph) for the taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $2 for every $50 by which the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 in the case of a joint return). ``(3) United states.--The term `United States' includes the territories and possessions of the United States. SEC. 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPORARY TAX CREDIT FOR UNMERCHANTABLE INVENTORY.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021''. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX CREDIT TO SUPPORT THE CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW INDUSTRY. (c) Eligible Provider; Qualified Restart Costs.--In this section-- (1) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means any person which-- (A) provides facilities at which a qualified event may be held, or (B) sponsors, operates, or is otherwise responsible for the administration of a qualified event. (g) Payroll Credit for Nonprofit Employers.-- (1) In general.--In the case of an organization which is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code, the credit determined under this section shall be allowed as a credit against applicable employment taxes paid by such organization for calendar quarters in the taxable year, and not treated as a credit listed at the end of section 38(b) of such Code. 3. 4. SUSPENSION OF LIMITATION ON ENTERTAINMENT, ETC. EXPENSES RELATED TO TRADE OR BUSINESS. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. 5. For purposes of this section, the restaurant and dining restart credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the qualified restart costs paid or incurred by the eligible taxpayer during the taxable year. (c) Qualified Restart Costs.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified restart costs'' means any costs paid or incurred by an eligible taxpayer on or after the date of the enactment of this Act in reopening a trade or business or property described in subsection (b), or increasing meal and beverage services provided by such trade or business or at such property, which was closed or forced to reduce services due to the virus SARS-CoV-2 or coronavirus disease 2019 (referred to in this section as ``COVID-19''), including-- (1) any renovation, remediation, or additional labor and rental costs related to preventing individuals present at such trade or business or on such property from contracting COVID- 19, and (2) any testing of employees of the eligible taxpayer or guests of such trade or business or such property for symptoms of COVID-19. (d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under any provision of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to any amount taken in account in determining the credit allowed to a taxpayer under this section. (e) Regulations and Guidance.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) may prescribe such regulations and other guidance as may be appropriate or necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. CREDIT FOR TRAVEL EXPENDITURES. ``(b) Limitations.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the sum of-- ``(A) $1,500 ($750 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return), plus ``(B) $500 for each qualifying child (as defined in section 152(c)) of the individual, but not to exceed $1,500. ``(2) Limitation based on adjusted gross income.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (after the application of paragraph (1) and determined without regard to this paragraph) for the taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $2 for every $50 by which the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 in the case of a joint return). ``(3) United states.--The term `United States' includes the territories and possessions of the United States. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36 the following new item: (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, 36A'' after ``36''. SEC. 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPORARY TAX CREDIT FOR UNMERCHANTABLE INVENTORY. (3) Manner of making election.--An election under paragraph (1) (or revocation thereof) shall be made in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary's delegate, may by regulations prescribe.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021''. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF TAX CREDIT TO SUPPORT THE CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW INDUSTRY. (c) Eligible Provider; Qualified Restart Costs.--In this section-- (1) Eligible provider.--The term ``eligible provider'' means any person which-- (A) provides facilities at which a qualified event may be held, or (B) sponsors, operates, or is otherwise responsible for the administration of a qualified event. (g) Payroll Credit for Nonprofit Employers.-- (1) In general.--In the case of an organization which is described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code, the credit determined under this section shall be allowed as a credit against applicable employment taxes paid by such organization for calendar quarters in the taxable year, and not treated as a credit listed at the end of section 38(b) of such Code. 3. 4. SUSPENSION OF LIMITATION ON ENTERTAINMENT, ETC. EXPENSES RELATED TO TRADE OR BUSINESS. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. 5. For purposes of this section, the restaurant and dining restart credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the qualified restart costs paid or incurred by the eligible taxpayer during the taxable year. (c) Qualified Restart Costs.--For purposes of this section, the term ``qualified restart costs'' means any costs paid or incurred by an eligible taxpayer on or after the date of the enactment of this Act in reopening a trade or business or property described in subsection (b), or increasing meal and beverage services provided by such trade or business or at such property, which was closed or forced to reduce services due to the virus SARS-CoV-2 or coronavirus disease 2019 (referred to in this section as ``COVID-19''), including-- (1) any renovation, remediation, or additional labor and rental costs related to preventing individuals present at such trade or business or on such property from contracting COVID- 19, and (2) any testing of employees of the eligible taxpayer or guests of such trade or business or such property for symptoms of COVID-19. (d) Denial of Double Benefit.--No deduction shall be allowed under any provision of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to any amount taken in account in determining the credit allowed to a taxpayer under this section. (e) Regulations and Guidance.--The Secretary of the Treasury (or the Secretary's delegate) may prescribe such regulations and other guidance as may be appropriate or necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. CREDIT FOR TRAVEL EXPENDITURES. ``(b) Limitations.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the sum of-- ``(A) $1,500 ($750 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return), plus ``(B) $500 for each qualifying child (as defined in section 152(c)) of the individual, but not to exceed $1,500. ``(2) Limitation based on adjusted gross income.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (after the application of paragraph (1) and determined without regard to this paragraph) for the taxable year shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $2 for every $50 by which the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 in the case of a joint return). ``(3) United states.--The term `United States' includes the territories and possessions of the United States. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36 the following new item: (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6211(b)(4)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``, 36A'' after ``36''. SEC. 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF TEMPORARY TAX CREDIT FOR UNMERCHANTABLE INVENTORY. (2) Unmerchantable.--For purposes of this subsection, the term ``unmerchantable'' shall include any food or beverage products which cannot be sold due to-- (A) spoilage, (B) expiration pursuant to the manufacturer code date or applicable industry freshness standards, or (C) a change or limitation in market conditions resulting in the lack of a customary and reasonable market for such products. (3) Manner of making election.--An election under paragraph (1) (or revocation thereof) shall be made in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury, or the Secretary's delegate, may by regulations prescribe.

H.R.2807

Health

Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act or the PREVENT DIABETES Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to allow online or virtual diabetes prevention programs that meet standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to participate in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model. The model provides CDC-approved training on dietary changes, physical activity, and other behavioral strategies for beneficiaries who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

To permit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recognized virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers to be included in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model conducted by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a). Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act'' or the ``PREVENT DIABETES Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF VIRTUAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM SUPPLIERS IN MDPP EXPANDED MODEL. (a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall revise the regulations under part 410 and section 424.200-.518 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), to permit any diabetes prevention lifestyle change program, including any online or virtual diabetes prevention program, that has met the standards for full recognition by the CDC-- (1) to apply to be a MDPP supplier; and (2) upon a successful application, to participate in the MDPP Expanded Model described in the final rule published in the Federal Register on November 15, 2017, entitled ``Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2018; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program'', in accordance with this section. (b) Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program Suppliers.--A virtual diabetes prevention program supplier participating in the MDPP Expanded Model shall be subject to the same standards as in-person MDPP suppliers participating in such program, except-- (1) the administrative location of a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall be the address of the supplier on file under the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program of the CDC; (2) a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall not be required to report a change in its administrative location except when such supplier's address on file under the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program has changed; and (3) a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall not be prohibited from submitting or receiving payment for a claim for virtual diabetes prevention program services because the beneficiary was not present in the same State or country as such supplier or service. (c) Diabetes Prevention Program Supplier Screening Level.--The supplier enrollment screening level applicable to a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall be at a ``high'' categorical risk in accordance with section 424.518(c)(2) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). (d) Clarification.--Notwithstanding any provision of this law, the MDPP Expanded Model, upon the inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers, shall continue to be an expanded model under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), unless the Secretary determines, based on performance data from the MDPP Expanded Model, that continued testing would be inconsistent with the requirements set forth in subsection (c) of such section 1115A. (e) Other Testing.--Nothing in this section shall limit the Secretary from developing and testing additional models that utilize virtual technology or deliver health care services through virtual means. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) CDC.--The term ``CDC'' means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2) MDPP.--The term ``MDPP'' means the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (4) Virtual diabetes prevention program supplier.--The term ``virtual diabetes prevention program supplier'' means a supplier, that meets the standards for full recognition by the CDC, of diabetes prevention program services that are delivered via a synchronous or asynchronous technology or telecommunications. <all>

PREVENT DIABETES Act

To permit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recognized virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers to be included in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model conducted by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a).

PREVENT DIABETES Act Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act

Rep. Rice, Tom

R

SC

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to allow online or virtual diabetes prevention programs that meet standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to participate in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model. The model provides CDC-approved training on dietary changes, physical activity, and other behavioral strategies for beneficiaries who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

1315a). Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act'' or the ``PREVENT DIABETES Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF VIRTUAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM SUPPLIERS IN MDPP EXPANDED MODEL. (a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall revise the regulations under part 410 and section 424.200-.518 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), to permit any diabetes prevention lifestyle change program, including any online or virtual diabetes prevention program, that has met the standards for full recognition by the CDC-- (1) to apply to be a MDPP supplier; and (2) upon a successful application, to participate in the MDPP Expanded Model described in the final rule published in the Federal Register on November 15, 2017, entitled ``Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2018; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program'', in accordance with this section. (b) Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program Suppliers.--A virtual diabetes prevention program supplier participating in the MDPP Expanded Model shall be subject to the same standards as in-person MDPP suppliers participating in such program, except-- (1) the administrative location of a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall be the address of the supplier on file under the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program of the CDC; (2) a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall not be required to report a change in its administrative location except when such supplier's address on file under the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program has changed; and (3) a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall not be prohibited from submitting or receiving payment for a claim for virtual diabetes prevention program services because the beneficiary was not present in the same State or country as such supplier or service. (c) Diabetes Prevention Program Supplier Screening Level.--The supplier enrollment screening level applicable to a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall be at a ``high'' categorical risk in accordance with section 424.518(c)(2) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). (d) Clarification.--Notwithstanding any provision of this law, the MDPP Expanded Model, upon the inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers, shall continue to be an expanded model under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), unless the Secretary determines, based on performance data from the MDPP Expanded Model, that continued testing would be inconsistent with the requirements set forth in subsection (c) of such section 1115A. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) CDC.--The term ``CDC'' means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

1315a). Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act'' or the ``PREVENT DIABETES Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF VIRTUAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM SUPPLIERS IN MDPP EXPANDED MODEL. (a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall revise the regulations under part 410 and section 424.200-.518 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), to permit any diabetes prevention lifestyle change program, including any online or virtual diabetes prevention program, that has met the standards for full recognition by the CDC-- (1) to apply to be a MDPP supplier; and (2) upon a successful application, to participate in the MDPP Expanded Model described in the final rule published in the Federal Register on November 15, 2017, entitled ``Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2018; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program'', in accordance with this section. (c) Diabetes Prevention Program Supplier Screening Level.--The supplier enrollment screening level applicable to a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall be at a ``high'' categorical risk in accordance with section 424.518(c)(2) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). 1315a), unless the Secretary determines, based on performance data from the MDPP Expanded Model, that continued testing would be inconsistent with the requirements set forth in subsection (c) of such section 1115A. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) CDC.--The term ``CDC'' means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

To permit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recognized virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers to be included in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model conducted by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a). Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act'' or the ``PREVENT DIABETES Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF VIRTUAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM SUPPLIERS IN MDPP EXPANDED MODEL. (a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall revise the regulations under part 410 and section 424.200-.518 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), to permit any diabetes prevention lifestyle change program, including any online or virtual diabetes prevention program, that has met the standards for full recognition by the CDC-- (1) to apply to be a MDPP supplier; and (2) upon a successful application, to participate in the MDPP Expanded Model described in the final rule published in the Federal Register on November 15, 2017, entitled ``Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2018; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program'', in accordance with this section. (b) Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program Suppliers.--A virtual diabetes prevention program supplier participating in the MDPP Expanded Model shall be subject to the same standards as in-person MDPP suppliers participating in such program, except-- (1) the administrative location of a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall be the address of the supplier on file under the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program of the CDC; (2) a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall not be required to report a change in its administrative location except when such supplier's address on file under the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program has changed; and (3) a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall not be prohibited from submitting or receiving payment for a claim for virtual diabetes prevention program services because the beneficiary was not present in the same State or country as such supplier or service. (c) Diabetes Prevention Program Supplier Screening Level.--The supplier enrollment screening level applicable to a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall be at a ``high'' categorical risk in accordance with section 424.518(c)(2) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). (d) Clarification.--Notwithstanding any provision of this law, the MDPP Expanded Model, upon the inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers, shall continue to be an expanded model under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), unless the Secretary determines, based on performance data from the MDPP Expanded Model, that continued testing would be inconsistent with the requirements set forth in subsection (c) of such section 1115A. (e) Other Testing.--Nothing in this section shall limit the Secretary from developing and testing additional models that utilize virtual technology or deliver health care services through virtual means. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) CDC.--The term ``CDC'' means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2) MDPP.--The term ``MDPP'' means the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (4) Virtual diabetes prevention program supplier.--The term ``virtual diabetes prevention program supplier'' means a supplier, that meets the standards for full recognition by the CDC, of diabetes prevention program services that are delivered via a synchronous or asynchronous technology or telecommunications. <all>

To permit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-recognized virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers to be included in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model conducted by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a). Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act'' or the ``PREVENT DIABETES Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF VIRTUAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM SUPPLIERS IN MDPP EXPANDED MODEL. (a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2022, the Secretary shall revise the regulations under part 410 and section 424.200-.518 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations), to permit any diabetes prevention lifestyle change program, including any online or virtual diabetes prevention program, that has met the standards for full recognition by the CDC-- (1) to apply to be a MDPP supplier; and (2) upon a successful application, to participate in the MDPP Expanded Model described in the final rule published in the Federal Register on November 15, 2017, entitled ``Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2018; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program'', in accordance with this section. (b) Virtual Diabetes Prevention Program Suppliers.--A virtual diabetes prevention program supplier participating in the MDPP Expanded Model shall be subject to the same standards as in-person MDPP suppliers participating in such program, except-- (1) the administrative location of a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall be the address of the supplier on file under the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program of the CDC; (2) a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall not be required to report a change in its administrative location except when such supplier's address on file under the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program has changed; and (3) a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall not be prohibited from submitting or receiving payment for a claim for virtual diabetes prevention program services because the beneficiary was not present in the same State or country as such supplier or service. (c) Diabetes Prevention Program Supplier Screening Level.--The supplier enrollment screening level applicable to a virtual diabetes prevention program supplier shall be at a ``high'' categorical risk in accordance with section 424.518(c)(2) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulations). (d) Clarification.--Notwithstanding any provision of this law, the MDPP Expanded Model, upon the inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers, shall continue to be an expanded model under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), unless the Secretary determines, based on performance data from the MDPP Expanded Model, that continued testing would be inconsistent with the requirements set forth in subsection (c) of such section 1115A. (e) Other Testing.--Nothing in this section shall limit the Secretary from developing and testing additional models that utilize virtual technology or deliver health care services through virtual means. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) CDC.--The term ``CDC'' means the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2) MDPP.--The term ``MDPP'' means the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (4) Virtual diabetes prevention program supplier.--The term ``virtual diabetes prevention program supplier'' means a supplier, that meets the standards for full recognition by the CDC, of diabetes prevention program services that are delivered via a synchronous or asynchronous technology or telecommunications. <all>

S.11

Armed Forces and National Security

This bill allows the first person nominated and appointed as Secretary of Defense after 12:01 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, at least four years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. Under current law, an individual may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense within seven years after relief from such active duty.

To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS REGULAR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 113(a) of title 10, United States Code, the first person appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Secretary of Defense in an appointment made on or after January 20, 2021, may be a person who is, on the date of appointment, within seven years after relief, but not within four years after relief, from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (b) Limited Exception.--This section applies only to the first person nominated after 12:01 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, and appointed as Secretary of Defense as described in subsection (a), and to no other person. Calendar No. 1 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 11 _______________________________________________________________________

A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces.

Sen. Schumer, Charles E.

D

NY

This bill allows the first person nominated and appointed as Secretary of Defense after 12:01 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, to be a person who is, on the date of appointment, at least four years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. Under current law, an individual may not be appointed as Secretary of Defense within seven years after relief from such active duty.

To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS REGULAR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 113(a) of title 10, United States Code, the first person appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Secretary of Defense in an appointment made on or after January 20, 2021, may be a person who is, on the date of appointment, within seven years after relief, but not within four years after relief, from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (b) Limited Exception.--This section applies only to the first person nominated after 12:01 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, and appointed as Secretary of Defense as described in subsection (a), and to no other person. Calendar No. 1 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 11 _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS REGULAR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 113(a) of title 10, United States Code, the first person appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Secretary of Defense in an appointment made on or after January 20, 2021, may be a person who is, on the date of appointment, within seven years after relief, but not within four years after relief, from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (b) Limited Exception.--This section applies only to the first person nominated after 12:01 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, and appointed as Secretary of Defense as described in subsection (a), and to no other person. Calendar No. 1 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 11 _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS REGULAR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 113(a) of title 10, United States Code, the first person appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Secretary of Defense in an appointment made on or after January 20, 2021, may be a person who is, on the date of appointment, within seven years after relief, but not within four years after relief, from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (b) Limited Exception.--This section applies only to the first person nominated after 12:01 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, and appointed as Secretary of Defense as described in subsection (a), and to no other person. Calendar No. 1 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 11 _______________________________________________________________________

To provide for an exception to a limitation against appointment of persons as Secretary of Defense within seven years of relief from active duty as a regular commissioned officer of the Armed Forces. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS REGULAR COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the second sentence of section 113(a) of title 10, United States Code, the first person appointed, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, as Secretary of Defense in an appointment made on or after January 20, 2021, may be a person who is, on the date of appointment, within seven years after relief, but not within four years after relief, from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of the Armed Forces. (b) Limited Exception.--This section applies only to the first person nominated after 12:01 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on January 20, 2021, and appointed as Secretary of Defense as described in subsection (a), and to no other person. Calendar No. 1 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 11 _______________________________________________________________________

H.R.1035

Commerce

Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act This bill provides additional economic relief to certain beverage manufacturers in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill gives certain beverage manufacturers (e.g., breweries and wineries that derived at least 35% of their gross annual income during either 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales) access to second draw loans under the Paycheck Protection Program. Further, it makes these beverage manufacturers eligible to receive additional months of subsidized principal and interest payments on certain Small Business Administration loans.

To amend the Small Business Act to include certain beverage manufacturing entities for paycheck protection program second draw loans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING ENTITIES FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM SECOND DRAW LOANS. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(37)(C)(iv) of the Small Business Act (as added by section 311 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``NAICS 72'' and inserting ``Certain naics''; and (2) by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products,'' after ``72''. (b) Subsidy for Certain Loan Payments.--Section 1112(c)(1) of the CARES Act (as added by section 325 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products'' after ``812''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products'' after ``812''. (c) Effective Date; Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this Act shall be effective as if included in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260) and shall apply to any loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act or any covered loan made under section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act or any covered loan made under section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act

To amend the Small Business Act to include certain beverage manufacturing entities for paycheck protection program second draw loans, and for other purposes.

Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act

Rep. Wexton, Jennifer

D

VA

This bill provides additional economic relief to certain beverage manufacturers in response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the bill gives certain beverage manufacturers (e.g., breweries and wineries that derived at least 35% of their gross annual income during either 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales) access to second draw loans under the Paycheck Protection Program. Further, it makes these beverage manufacturers eligible to receive additional months of subsidized principal and interest payments on certain Small Business Administration loans.

To amend the Small Business Act to include certain beverage manufacturing entities for paycheck protection program second draw loans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING ENTITIES FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM SECOND DRAW LOANS. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(37)(C)(iv) of the Small Business Act (as added by section 311 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``NAICS 72'' and inserting ``Certain naics''; and (2) by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products,'' after ``72''. (b) Subsidy for Certain Loan Payments.--Section 1112(c)(1) of the CARES Act (as added by section 325 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products'' after ``812''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products'' after ``812''. (c) Effective Date; Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this Act shall be effective as if included in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260) and shall apply to any loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act or any covered loan made under section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act or any covered loan made under section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Small Business Act to include certain beverage manufacturing entities for paycheck protection program second draw loans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act''. SEC. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING ENTITIES FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM SECOND DRAW LOANS. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(37)(C)(iv) of the Small Business Act (as added by section 311 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``NAICS 72'' and inserting ``Certain naics''; and (2) by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products,'' after ``72''. (b) Subsidy for Certain Loan Payments.--Section 1112(c)(1) of the CARES Act (as added by section 325 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products'' after ``812''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products'' after ``812''. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act or any covered loan made under section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act.

To amend the Small Business Act to include certain beverage manufacturing entities for paycheck protection program second draw loans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING ENTITIES FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM SECOND DRAW LOANS. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(37)(C)(iv) of the Small Business Act (as added by section 311 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``NAICS 72'' and inserting ``Certain naics''; and (2) by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products,'' after ``72''. (b) Subsidy for Certain Loan Payments.--Section 1112(c)(1) of the CARES Act (as added by section 325 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products'' after ``812''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products'' after ``812''. (c) Effective Date; Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this Act shall be effective as if included in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260) and shall apply to any loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act or any covered loan made under section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act or any covered loan made under section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Small Business Act to include certain beverage manufacturing entities for paycheck protection program second draw loans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fairness for Craft Beverage Producers Act''. SEC. 2. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING ENTITIES FOR PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM SECOND DRAW LOANS. (a) In General.--Section 7(a)(37)(C)(iv) of the Small Business Act (as added by section 311 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by striking ``NAICS 72'' and inserting ``Certain naics''; and (2) by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products,'' after ``72''. (b) Subsidy for Certain Loan Payments.--Section 1112(c)(1) of the CARES Act (as added by section 325 of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products'' after ``812''; and (2) in subparagraph (B)(ii)(I)(bb), by inserting ``, or assigned such a code beginning with 3121 that also derived at least 35 percent of gross annual revenue during either calendar year 2019 or 2020 from in-person sales of products'' after ``812''. (c) Effective Date; Applicability.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made by this Act shall be effective as if included in the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Public Law 116-260) and shall apply to any loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act or any covered loan made under section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011) before, on, or after the date of enactment of this Act, including forgiveness of such a loan. (2) Exclusion of loans already forgiven.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall not apply to a loan made pursuant to section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act or any covered loan made under section 1112 of the CARES Act (15 U.S.C. 9011) for which the borrower received forgiveness before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

S.2135

Government Operations and Politics

Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act This bill requires each federal agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs. Specifically, each agency must compile a list of such programs, based on guidance provided by the Office of Management and Budget, that Additionally, the President must include the list of identified programs or program activities in the annual budget submitted to Congress. An agency may submit to Congress recommendations for statutory changes to eliminate or consolidate programs or program activities identified in the list.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Chief Operating Officer of each agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act''. SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION AND ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY AGENCY PROGRAMS OR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. (a) Transparency of Programs, Priority Goals, and Results.--Section 1122(a)(3)(D) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (vi) and (vii) as clauses (vii) and (viii), respectively; (2) by inserting after clause (v) the following: ``(vi) to the extent practicable and consistent with guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, budget justification materials described in section 3(b)(2)(B) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note);''; and (3) in clause (vii), as so redesignated, by striking ``accountability; and'' and inserting ``accountability, including information included in the list compiled under section 1127(b)(1); and''. (b) Identification of Unnecessary Agency Programs or Program Activities.--Chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1127. Identification of unnecessary agency programs or program activities ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given the term in section 1108(a). ``(2) Program.--The term `program' has the meaning given the term in section 1122(a)(1). ``(3) Program activity.--The term `program activity' has the meaning given the term in section 1115(h). ``(b) Agency Identification of Unnecessary Programs or Program Activities.--Not later than 20 days after the date on which the President transmits the budget of the United States Government under section 1105(a) each year, and based on guidance provided by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Chief Operating Officer of each agency shall-- ``(1) compile a list that identifies any program or program activity of the agency that-- ``(A) is unnecessary, defunct, or unnecessarily duplicative of another program or program activity of the agency; ``(B) another agency could administer more effectively; or ``(C) could operate more effectively if the program or activity were consolidated with other programs or activities; ``(2) publish the list compiled under paragraph (1) in-- ``(A) with respect to each list compiled before the date of the implementation described in section 9601(b)(3) of title XCVI of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (31 U.S.C. 1122 note) of the program inventory described in section 1122(a)(2)(B)(i) of this title, the pilot program described in section 9601(b)(2)(B) of title XCVI of that Act; and ``(B) with respect to each successive list, the program inventory described in section 1122(a)(2)(B)(i); and ``(3) submit the list compiled under paragraph (1) to-- ``(A) the relevant congressional committees of jurisdiction of the agency; ``(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and ``(E) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. ``(c) Recommendations.--Based on guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the head of an agency may submit to Congress recommendations for statutory changes to eliminate or consolidate programs or program activities identified under subsection (b)(1).''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1127. Identification of unnecessary agency programs or program activities''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the Senate December 14, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2135 _______________________________________________________________________

Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act

A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Chief Operating Officer of each agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs, and for other purposes.

Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act Wasteful Federal Programs Reduction Authorization Act

Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood

D

NH

This bill requires each federal agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs. Specifically, each agency must compile a list of such programs, based on guidance provided by the Office of Management and Budget, that Additionally, the President must include the list of identified programs or program activities in the annual budget submitted to Congress. An agency may submit to Congress recommendations for statutory changes to eliminate or consolidate programs or program activities identified in the list.

To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Chief Operating Officer of each agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Transparency of Programs, Priority Goals, and Results.--Section 1122(a)(3)(D) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (vi) and (vii) as clauses (vii) and (viii), respectively; (2) by inserting after clause (v) the following: ``(vi) to the extent practicable and consistent with guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, budget justification materials described in section 3(b)(2)(B) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 1127. ``(2) Program.--The term `program' has the meaning given the term in section 1122(a)(1). 1122 note) of the program inventory described in section 1122(a)(2)(B)(i) of this title, the pilot program described in section 9601(b)(2)(B) of title XCVI of that Act; and ``(B) with respect to each successive list, the program inventory described in section 1122(a)(2)(B)(i); and ``(3) submit the list compiled under paragraph (1) to-- ``(A) the relevant congressional committees of jurisdiction of the agency; ``(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and ``(E) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. ``(c) Recommendations.--Based on guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the head of an agency may submit to Congress recommendations for statutory changes to eliminate or consolidate programs or program activities identified under subsection (b)(1).''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1127. Identification of unnecessary agency programs or program activities''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the Senate December 14, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2135 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Chief Operating Officer of each agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act''. SEC. 2. (a) Transparency of Programs, Priority Goals, and Results.--Section 1122(a)(3)(D) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (vi) and (vii) as clauses (vii) and (viii), respectively; (2) by inserting after clause (v) the following: ``(vi) to the extent practicable and consistent with guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, budget justification materials described in section 3(b)(2)(B) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 1127. ``(2) Program.--The term `program' has the meaning given the term in section 1122(a)(1). 1122 note) of the program inventory described in section 1122(a)(2)(B)(i) of this title, the pilot program described in section 9601(b)(2)(B) of title XCVI of that Act; and ``(B) with respect to each successive list, the program inventory described in section 1122(a)(2)(B)(i); and ``(3) submit the list compiled under paragraph (1) to-- ``(A) the relevant congressional committees of jurisdiction of the agency; ``(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and ``(E) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1127. Identification of unnecessary agency programs or program activities''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the Senate December 14, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2135 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Chief Operating Officer of each agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act''. SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION AND ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY AGENCY PROGRAMS OR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. (a) Transparency of Programs, Priority Goals, and Results.--Section 1122(a)(3)(D) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (vi) and (vii) as clauses (vii) and (viii), respectively; (2) by inserting after clause (v) the following: ``(vi) to the extent practicable and consistent with guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, budget justification materials described in section 3(b)(2)(B) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note);''; and (3) in clause (vii), as so redesignated, by striking ``accountability; and'' and inserting ``accountability, including information included in the list compiled under section 1127(b)(1); and''. (b) Identification of Unnecessary Agency Programs or Program Activities.--Chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1127. Identification of unnecessary agency programs or program activities ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given the term in section 1108(a). ``(2) Program.--The term `program' has the meaning given the term in section 1122(a)(1). ``(3) Program activity.--The term `program activity' has the meaning given the term in section 1115(h). ``(b) Agency Identification of Unnecessary Programs or Program Activities.--Not later than 20 days after the date on which the President transmits the budget of the United States Government under section 1105(a) each year, and based on guidance provided by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Chief Operating Officer of each agency shall-- ``(1) compile a list that identifies any program or program activity of the agency that-- ``(A) is unnecessary, defunct, or unnecessarily duplicative of another program or program activity of the agency; ``(B) another agency could administer more effectively; or ``(C) could operate more effectively if the program or activity were consolidated with other programs or activities; ``(2) publish the list compiled under paragraph (1) in-- ``(A) with respect to each list compiled before the date of the implementation described in section 9601(b)(3) of title XCVI of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (31 U.S.C. 1122 note) of the program inventory described in section 1122(a)(2)(B)(i) of this title, the pilot program described in section 9601(b)(2)(B) of title XCVI of that Act; and ``(B) with respect to each successive list, the program inventory described in section 1122(a)(2)(B)(i); and ``(3) submit the list compiled under paragraph (1) to-- ``(A) the relevant congressional committees of jurisdiction of the agency; ``(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and ``(E) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. ``(c) Recommendations.--Based on guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the head of an agency may submit to Congress recommendations for statutory changes to eliminate or consolidate programs or program activities identified under subsection (b)(1).''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1127. Identification of unnecessary agency programs or program activities''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the Senate December 14, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2135 _______________________________________________________________________

To amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Chief Operating Officer of each agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act''. SEC. 2. IDENTIFICATION AND ELIMINATION OF UNNECESSARY AGENCY PROGRAMS OR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. (a) Transparency of Programs, Priority Goals, and Results.--Section 1122(a)(3)(D) of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating clauses (vi) and (vii) as clauses (vii) and (viii), respectively; (2) by inserting after clause (v) the following: ``(vi) to the extent practicable and consistent with guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, budget justification materials described in section 3(b)(2)(B) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note);''; and (3) in clause (vii), as so redesignated, by striking ``accountability; and'' and inserting ``accountability, including information included in the list compiled under section 1127(b)(1); and''. (b) Identification of Unnecessary Agency Programs or Program Activities.--Chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1127. Identification of unnecessary agency programs or program activities ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Agency.--The term `agency' has the meaning given the term in section 1108(a). ``(2) Program.--The term `program' has the meaning given the term in section 1122(a)(1). ``(3) Program activity.--The term `program activity' has the meaning given the term in section 1115(h). ``(b) Agency Identification of Unnecessary Programs or Program Activities.--Not later than 20 days after the date on which the President transmits the budget of the United States Government under section 1105(a) each year, and based on guidance provided by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Chief Operating Officer of each agency shall-- ``(1) compile a list that identifies any program or program activity of the agency that-- ``(A) is unnecessary, defunct, or unnecessarily duplicative of another program or program activity of the agency; ``(B) another agency could administer more effectively; or ``(C) could operate more effectively if the program or activity were consolidated with other programs or activities; ``(2) publish the list compiled under paragraph (1) in-- ``(A) with respect to each list compiled before the date of the implementation described in section 9601(b)(3) of title XCVI of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (31 U.S.C. 1122 note) of the program inventory described in section 1122(a)(2)(B)(i) of this title, the pilot program described in section 9601(b)(2)(B) of title XCVI of that Act; and ``(B) with respect to each successive list, the program inventory described in section 1122(a)(2)(B)(i); and ``(3) submit the list compiled under paragraph (1) to-- ``(A) the relevant congressional committees of jurisdiction of the agency; ``(B) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(C) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ``(D) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and ``(E) the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. ``(c) Recommendations.--Based on guidance issued by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the head of an agency may submit to Congress recommendations for statutory changes to eliminate or consolidate programs or program activities identified under subsection (b)(1).''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 11 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1127. Identification of unnecessary agency programs or program activities''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date that is 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the Senate December 14, 2022. Attest: Secretary. 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2135 _______________________________________________________________________

S.3646

Water Resources Development

Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to continue periodic beach nourishment for the project for coastal storm risk management on Tybee Island in Georgia for an additional period of 50 years.

To authorize an additional period of beach nourishment for a certain Corps of Engineers project, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) Tybee Island, Georgia, has been one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the State of Georgia since the 1870s; (2) Tybee Island is the most densely developed barrier island in the State of Georgia and has experienced 10 inches of sea-level rise since 1935; (3) according to a 2016 report funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tybee Island, Georgia, is a ``national leader in climate adaptation planning and coastal resilience''; and (4) the beach nourishment project referred to in section 3 is critical to protecting Tybee Island, Georgia, from sea level rise, storm surge, coastal flooding, and related climate change impacts. SEC. 3. TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA. Notwithstanding the time limitation under section 156(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f(a)), the Secretary of the Army may continue periodic beach nourishment for the project for coastal storm risk management, Tybee Island, Georgia, authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5), for an additional period of 50 years, beginning on the day after the last day of the final period of periodic nourishment for the project authorized before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act

A bill to authorize an additional period of beach nourishment for a certain Corps of Engineers project, and for other purposes.

Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act

Sen. Ossoff, Jon

D

GA

This bill authorizes the Department of the Army to continue periodic beach nourishment for the project for coastal storm risk management on Tybee Island in Georgia for an additional period of 50 years.

To authorize an additional period of beach nourishment for a certain Corps of Engineers project, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) Tybee Island, Georgia, has been one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the State of Georgia since the 1870s; (2) Tybee Island is the most densely developed barrier island in the State of Georgia and has experienced 10 inches of sea-level rise since 1935; (3) according to a 2016 report funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tybee Island, Georgia, is a ``national leader in climate adaptation planning and coastal resilience''; and (4) the beach nourishment project referred to in section 3 is critical to protecting Tybee Island, Georgia, from sea level rise, storm surge, coastal flooding, and related climate change impacts. SEC. 3. TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA. Notwithstanding the time limitation under section 156(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f(a)), the Secretary of the Army may continue periodic beach nourishment for the project for coastal storm risk management, Tybee Island, Georgia, authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5), for an additional period of 50 years, beginning on the day after the last day of the final period of periodic nourishment for the project authorized before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To authorize an additional period of beach nourishment for a certain Corps of Engineers project, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) Tybee Island, Georgia, has been one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the State of Georgia since the 1870s; (2) Tybee Island is the most densely developed barrier island in the State of Georgia and has experienced 10 inches of sea-level rise since 1935; (3) according to a 2016 report funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tybee Island, Georgia, is a ``national leader in climate adaptation planning and coastal resilience''; and (4) the beach nourishment project referred to in section 3 is critical to protecting Tybee Island, Georgia, from sea level rise, storm surge, coastal flooding, and related climate change impacts. SEC. 3. TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA. Notwithstanding the time limitation under section 156(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f(a)), the Secretary of the Army may continue periodic beach nourishment for the project for coastal storm risk management, Tybee Island, Georgia, authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5), for an additional period of 50 years, beginning on the day after the last day of the final period of periodic nourishment for the project authorized before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To authorize an additional period of beach nourishment for a certain Corps of Engineers project, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) Tybee Island, Georgia, has been one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the State of Georgia since the 1870s; (2) Tybee Island is the most densely developed barrier island in the State of Georgia and has experienced 10 inches of sea-level rise since 1935; (3) according to a 2016 report funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tybee Island, Georgia, is a ``national leader in climate adaptation planning and coastal resilience''; and (4) the beach nourishment project referred to in section 3 is critical to protecting Tybee Island, Georgia, from sea level rise, storm surge, coastal flooding, and related climate change impacts. SEC. 3. TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA. Notwithstanding the time limitation under section 156(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f(a)), the Secretary of the Army may continue periodic beach nourishment for the project for coastal storm risk management, Tybee Island, Georgia, authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5), for an additional period of 50 years, beginning on the day after the last day of the final period of periodic nourishment for the project authorized before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

To authorize an additional period of beach nourishment for a certain Corps of Engineers project, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) Tybee Island, Georgia, has been one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the State of Georgia since the 1870s; (2) Tybee Island is the most densely developed barrier island in the State of Georgia and has experienced 10 inches of sea-level rise since 1935; (3) according to a 2016 report funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Tybee Island, Georgia, is a ``national leader in climate adaptation planning and coastal resilience''; and (4) the beach nourishment project referred to in section 3 is critical to protecting Tybee Island, Georgia, from sea level rise, storm surge, coastal flooding, and related climate change impacts. SEC. 3. TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA. Notwithstanding the time limitation under section 156(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f(a)), the Secretary of the Army may continue periodic beach nourishment for the project for coastal storm risk management, Tybee Island, Georgia, authorized by section 201 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5), for an additional period of 50 years, beginning on the day after the last day of the final period of periodic nourishment for the project authorized before the date of enactment of this Act. <all>

H.R.6275

Immigration

This bill prohibits using federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to certain federal employees or require such federal employees to receive the vaccine as a condition of employment. Specifically, this bill shall apply to any officer or employee of (1) the U.S. Border Patrol, (2) the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or (3) the Department of the Interior or the Drug Enforcement Administration engaged in the construction or maintenance of a border barrier along the southern U.S. border.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NO VACCINE MANDATE FOR U.S. BORDER PATROL, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, OR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. No Federal funds may be used to-- (1) administer a COVID-19 vaccine to-- (A) any officer or employee of the U.S. Border Patrol or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or (B) any officer or employee of the Department of the Interior or the Drug Enforcement Agency who is engaged in activities respecting the construction or maintenance of a border barrier along the souther border of the United States; or (2) require any such officer or employee to receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment.

Rep. Mace, Nancy

R

SC

This bill prohibits using federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to certain federal employees or require such federal employees to receive the vaccine as a condition of employment. Specifically, this bill shall apply to any officer or employee of (1) the U.S. Border Patrol, (2) the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or (3) the Department of the Interior or the Drug Enforcement Administration engaged in the construction or maintenance of a border barrier along the southern U.S. border.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NO VACCINE MANDATE FOR U.S. BORDER PATROL, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, OR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. No Federal funds may be used to-- (1) administer a COVID-19 vaccine to-- (A) any officer or employee of the U.S. Border Patrol or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or (B) any officer or employee of the Department of the Interior or the Drug Enforcement Agency who is engaged in activities respecting the construction or maintenance of a border barrier along the souther border of the United States; or (2) require any such officer or employee to receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NO VACCINE MANDATE FOR U.S. BORDER PATROL, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, OR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. No Federal funds may be used to-- (1) administer a COVID-19 vaccine to-- (A) any officer or employee of the U.S. Border Patrol or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or (B) any officer or employee of the Department of the Interior or the Drug Enforcement Agency who is engaged in activities respecting the construction or maintenance of a border barrier along the souther border of the United States; or (2) require any such officer or employee to receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NO VACCINE MANDATE FOR U.S. BORDER PATROL, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, OR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. No Federal funds may be used to-- (1) administer a COVID-19 vaccine to-- (A) any officer or employee of the U.S. Border Patrol or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or (B) any officer or employee of the Department of the Interior or the Drug Enforcement Agency who is engaged in activities respecting the construction or maintenance of a border barrier along the souther border of the United States; or (2) require any such officer or employee to receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. NO VACCINE MANDATE FOR U.S. BORDER PATROL, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, OR CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. No Federal funds may be used to-- (1) administer a COVID-19 vaccine to-- (A) any officer or employee of the U.S. Border Patrol or the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; or (B) any officer or employee of the Department of the Interior or the Drug Enforcement Agency who is engaged in activities respecting the construction or maintenance of a border barrier along the souther border of the United States; or (2) require any such officer or employee to receive such a vaccine as a condition of employment. <all>

S.137

International Affairs

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities. Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to-- (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); or (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds-- (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds. <all>

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

A bill to restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry.

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

Sen. Lee, Mike

R

UT

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities. Current U.S. policy prohibits the provision of federal funds to a foreign nongovernmental organization unless it agrees to not perform or actively promote abortions.

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to-- (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); or (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds-- (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds. <all>

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to-- (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); or (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds-- (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds. <all>

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to-- (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); or (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds-- (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds. <all>

To restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act''. SEC. 2. RESTRICTION ON AVAILABILITY OF FEDERAL FUNDS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal funds may not be made available for purposes outside of the United States (including its territories and possessions) to-- (1) any foreign nonprofit organization, foreign nongovernmental organization, foreign multilateral organization, or foreign quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; or (C) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts any of the activities described in subparagraph (A) or (B); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (2); or (2) any domestic nonprofit organization or domestic nongovernmental organization that-- (A) performs abortions; (B) furnishes or develops any item intended to procure abortions; (C) within the scope of any program or activity that receives Federal funds-- (i) performs or promotes abortions, including providing referrals, counseling, lobbying, and training relating to abortions; or (ii) fails to maintain a complete physical and financial separation from activities described in clause (i) and such failure includes co-locating such a program or activity at any site where activities described in clause (i) are conducted; or (D) provides financial support to-- (i) any entity that conducts activities described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C); or (ii) any entity described in paragraph (1). (b) Inclusions.--The prohibitions described in subsection (a) include the transfer of Federal funds and goods financed with such funds. <all>

H.R.8644

Immigration

Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S.-Mexico border. The centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for (1) coordinating operations between federal, state, local, and tribal agencies as needed; and (2) coordinating and supporting border operations, including detecting criminal activity, such as activity related to transnational criminal organizations and illegal border crossings.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS CENTERS. (a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not fewer than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. (2) Coordinating operations across participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed, including ground, air, and sea or amphibious operations. (3) Coordinating and supporting border operations, including deterring and detecting criminal activity related to-- (A) transnational criminal organizations; (B) illegal border crossings; (C) the seizure of weapons; (D) the seizure of drugs; (E) the seizure of high valued property; (F) terrorism; (G) human trafficking; (H) drug trafficking; and (I) such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed. (e) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall consult with participating Federal agencies, and shall seek feedback from participating State, local, and Tribal agencies, to report to Congress-- (1) a description of the efforts undertaken to establish the Centers; (2) an identification of the resources used for the operations of the Centers; (3) a description of the key operations coordinated and supported by each Center; (4) a description of any significant interoperability and communication gaps identified between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies within each Center; (5) recommendations for improved coordination and communication between participating Federal agencies in developing and operating current and future Centers; and (6) other data as the Secretary determines appropriate. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Centers.--The term ``Centers'' means the Joint Operations Centers established under section 3(a). (2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Homeland Security. (3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. <all>

Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes.

Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022

Rep. Joyce, David P.

R

OH

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to establish at least two Joint Operations Centers along the U.S.-Mexico border. The centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for (1) coordinating operations between federal, state, local, and tribal agencies as needed; and (2) coordinating and supporting border operations, including detecting criminal activity, such as activity related to transnational criminal organizations and illegal border crossings.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS CENTERS. (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. (2) Coordinating operations across participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed, including ground, air, and sea or amphibious operations. (3) Coordinating and supporting border operations, including deterring and detecting criminal activity related to-- (A) transnational criminal organizations; (B) illegal border crossings; (C) the seizure of weapons; (D) the seizure of drugs; (E) the seizure of high valued property; (F) terrorism; (G) human trafficking; (H) drug trafficking; and (I) such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed. (e) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall consult with participating Federal agencies, and shall seek feedback from participating State, local, and Tribal agencies, to report to Congress-- (1) a description of the efforts undertaken to establish the Centers; (2) an identification of the resources used for the operations of the Centers; (3) a description of the key operations coordinated and supported by each Center; (4) a description of any significant interoperability and communication gaps identified between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies within each Center; (5) recommendations for improved coordination and communication between participating Federal agencies in developing and operating current and future Centers; and (6) other data as the Secretary determines appropriate. (3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS CENTERS. (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. (3) Coordinating and supporting border operations, including deterring and detecting criminal activity related to-- (A) transnational criminal organizations; (B) illegal border crossings; (C) the seizure of weapons; (D) the seizure of drugs; (E) the seizure of high valued property; (F) terrorism; (G) human trafficking; (H) drug trafficking; and (I) such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed. (e) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall consult with participating Federal agencies, and shall seek feedback from participating State, local, and Tribal agencies, to report to Congress-- (1) a description of the efforts undertaken to establish the Centers; (2) an identification of the resources used for the operations of the Centers; (3) a description of the key operations coordinated and supported by each Center; (4) a description of any significant interoperability and communication gaps identified between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies within each Center; (5) recommendations for improved coordination and communication between participating Federal agencies in developing and operating current and future Centers; and (6) other data as the Secretary determines appropriate. (3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS CENTERS. (a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not fewer than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. (2) Coordinating operations across participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed, including ground, air, and sea or amphibious operations. (3) Coordinating and supporting border operations, including deterring and detecting criminal activity related to-- (A) transnational criminal organizations; (B) illegal border crossings; (C) the seizure of weapons; (D) the seizure of drugs; (E) the seizure of high valued property; (F) terrorism; (G) human trafficking; (H) drug trafficking; and (I) such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed. (e) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall consult with participating Federal agencies, and shall seek feedback from participating State, local, and Tribal agencies, to report to Congress-- (1) a description of the efforts undertaken to establish the Centers; (2) an identification of the resources used for the operations of the Centers; (3) a description of the key operations coordinated and supported by each Center; (4) a description of any significant interoperability and communication gaps identified between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies within each Center; (5) recommendations for improved coordination and communication between participating Federal agencies in developing and operating current and future Centers; and (6) other data as the Secretary determines appropriate. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Centers.--The term ``Centers'' means the Joint Operations Centers established under section 3(a). (2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Homeland Security. (3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. <all>

To establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS CENTERS. (a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Department shall establish not fewer than 2 Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States to provide unified coordination centers, where law enforcement from multiple Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies can collaborate in accordance with the purposes described in subsection (b). (b) Matters Covered.--The Centers shall provide centralized operations hubs for matters related to the following: (1) Implementing coordination and communication for field operations between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed. (2) Coordinating operations across participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, as needed, including ground, air, and sea or amphibious operations. (3) Coordinating and supporting border operations, including deterring and detecting criminal activity related to-- (A) transnational criminal organizations; (B) illegal border crossings; (C) the seizure of weapons; (D) the seizure of drugs; (E) the seizure of high valued property; (F) terrorism; (G) human trafficking; (H) drug trafficking; and (I) such additional matters as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c) Information Sharing.--To ensure effective transmission of information between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies, for purposes of subsection (b), coordination and communication shall include-- (1) Federal agencies sharing pertinent information with participating State, local, and Tribal agencies through the Centers; and (2) Federal agencies notifying participating State, local, and Tribal agencies of operations occurring within the jurisdictions of those agencies. (d) Workforce Capabilities.--The Centers shall-- (1) track and coordinate deployment of participating personnel; and (2) coordinate training, as needed. (e) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall consult with participating Federal agencies, and shall seek feedback from participating State, local, and Tribal agencies, to report to Congress-- (1) a description of the efforts undertaken to establish the Centers; (2) an identification of the resources used for the operations of the Centers; (3) a description of the key operations coordinated and supported by each Center; (4) a description of any significant interoperability and communication gaps identified between participating Federal, State, local, and Tribal agencies within each Center; (5) recommendations for improved coordination and communication between participating Federal agencies in developing and operating current and future Centers; and (6) other data as the Secretary determines appropriate. (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Centers.--The term ``Centers'' means the Joint Operations Centers established under section 3(a). (2) Department.--The term ``Department'' means the Department of Homeland Security. (3) Participating federal agency.--The term ``participating Federal agency'' means-- (A) the Department; (B) the Department of Defense; (C) the Department of Justice; and (D) any other Federal agency as the Secretary determines appropriate. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (5) State.--The term ``State'' means each State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. <all>

S.2762

Health

Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to children's hospitals and other providers that predominately treat individuals under 21 for improving pediatric health care infrastructure. In awarding the grants, HRSA must prioritize recipients that serve significant numbers of patients receiving medical assistance through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program or children from other underserved groups.

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within the specialized pediatric health care infrastructure, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act''. SEC. 2. PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE CAPACITY GRANTS. Part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subpart XIII--Pediatric Health Care Capacity ``SEC. 340J. PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE CAPACITY GRANTS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within pediatric health care infrastructure. ``(b) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall be a-- ``(1) children's hospital; ``(2) a facility that is eligible to receive funds under section 340E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256e); or ``(3) a nonprofit medical facility that predominantly treats individuals under the age of 21. ``(c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity selected to receive a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through the grant for-- ``(1) expanding pediatric critical health care infrastructure, including the expansion, renovation, remodeling, and alteration of existing buildings (but not including the cost of acquisition of land or off-site improvements); ``(2) maintaining and enhancing pediatric emergency preparedness; ``(3) increasing the training, development, and retention of the pediatric health care workforce; ``(4) upgrading digital health infrastructure, including upgrades related to preventing and addressing cybersecurity threats; ``(5) building additional patient care capacity to expand access to care; and ``(6) other activities related to strengthening and increasing capacity within the pediatric health care infrastructure, as determined by the Secretary. ``(d) Application.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including-- ``(1) a description of the activities described in subsection (c) that the entity plans to carry out; and ``(2) such documentation as may be necessary to demonstrate, to the Secretary's satisfaction, the estimated cost of the project for which the grant is made. ``(e) Considerations.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary, to the extent practicable, may ensure equitable distribution of awards among the geographical regions of the United States. ``(f) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities-- ``(1) with respect to which over 60 percent of the patients served are receiving medical assistance under a State plan (or a waiver of such plan) under title XIX of the Social Security Act or child health assistance under a State child health plan (or a waiver of such plan) under title XXI of such Act; or ``(2) that primarily serve children from diverse and traditionally underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minorities. ``(g) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, Federal and non-Federal funds available for carrying out the activities described in this section. ``(h) Matching Funds.--An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall provide funds from sources other than funds provided through such grant in an amount that is at least equal to 50 percent of the amount of such grant. ``(i) Reporting.-- ``(1) Reports from grantees.--Following project completion, each entity awarded a grant under this section shall submit a report to the Secretary on the activities conducted under such grant, and other information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Reports to congress.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the activities conducted through the grant program under this section, and the outcomes of such projects. Such reports shall include-- ``(A) the number of projects supported by the grants under subsection (a); ``(B) an overview of the impact, if any, of such projects on pediatric health care infrastructure, including any impact on access to health care for pediatric populations; ``(C) recommendations for improving the grant program under this section; and ``(D) any other considerations as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032.''. <all>

Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act

A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within the specialized pediatric health care infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act

Sen. Padilla, Alex

D

CA

This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to award grants to children's hospitals and other providers that predominately treat individuals under 21 for improving pediatric health care infrastructure. In awarding the grants, HRSA must prioritize recipients that serve significant numbers of patients receiving medical assistance through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program or children from other underserved groups.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. 254b et seq.) 340J. PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE CAPACITY GRANTS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within pediatric health care infrastructure. ``(b) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall be a-- ``(1) children's hospital; ``(2) a facility that is eligible to receive funds under section 340E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256e); or ``(3) a nonprofit medical facility that predominantly treats individuals under the age of 21. ``(c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity selected to receive a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through the grant for-- ``(1) expanding pediatric critical health care infrastructure, including the expansion, renovation, remodeling, and alteration of existing buildings (but not including the cost of acquisition of land or off-site improvements); ``(2) maintaining and enhancing pediatric emergency preparedness; ``(3) increasing the training, development, and retention of the pediatric health care workforce; ``(4) upgrading digital health infrastructure, including upgrades related to preventing and addressing cybersecurity threats; ``(5) building additional patient care capacity to expand access to care; and ``(6) other activities related to strengthening and increasing capacity within the pediatric health care infrastructure, as determined by the Secretary. ``(e) Considerations.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary, to the extent practicable, may ensure equitable distribution of awards among the geographical regions of the United States. ``(f) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities-- ``(1) with respect to which over 60 percent of the patients served are receiving medical assistance under a State plan (or a waiver of such plan) under title XIX of the Social Security Act or child health assistance under a State child health plan (or a waiver of such plan) under title XXI of such Act; or ``(2) that primarily serve children from diverse and traditionally underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minorities. ``(g) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, Federal and non-Federal funds available for carrying out the activities described in this section. ``(i) Reporting.-- ``(1) Reports from grantees.--Following project completion, each entity awarded a grant under this section shall submit a report to the Secretary on the activities conducted under such grant, and other information as the Secretary may require. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE CAPACITY GRANTS. ``(b) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall be a-- ``(1) children's hospital; ``(2) a facility that is eligible to receive funds under section 340E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ``(c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity selected to receive a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through the grant for-- ``(1) expanding pediatric critical health care infrastructure, including the expansion, renovation, remodeling, and alteration of existing buildings (but not including the cost of acquisition of land or off-site improvements); ``(2) maintaining and enhancing pediatric emergency preparedness; ``(3) increasing the training, development, and retention of the pediatric health care workforce; ``(4) upgrading digital health infrastructure, including upgrades related to preventing and addressing cybersecurity threats; ``(5) building additional patient care capacity to expand access to care; and ``(6) other activities related to strengthening and increasing capacity within the pediatric health care infrastructure, as determined by the Secretary. ``(g) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, Federal and non-Federal funds available for carrying out the activities described in this section. ``(i) Reporting.-- ``(1) Reports from grantees.--Following project completion, each entity awarded a grant under this section shall submit a report to the Secretary on the activities conducted under such grant, and other information as the Secretary may require. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. Part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subpart XIII--Pediatric Health Care Capacity ``SEC. 340J. PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE CAPACITY GRANTS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within pediatric health care infrastructure. ``(b) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall be a-- ``(1) children's hospital; ``(2) a facility that is eligible to receive funds under section 340E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256e); or ``(3) a nonprofit medical facility that predominantly treats individuals under the age of 21. ``(c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity selected to receive a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through the grant for-- ``(1) expanding pediatric critical health care infrastructure, including the expansion, renovation, remodeling, and alteration of existing buildings (but not including the cost of acquisition of land or off-site improvements); ``(2) maintaining and enhancing pediatric emergency preparedness; ``(3) increasing the training, development, and retention of the pediatric health care workforce; ``(4) upgrading digital health infrastructure, including upgrades related to preventing and addressing cybersecurity threats; ``(5) building additional patient care capacity to expand access to care; and ``(6) other activities related to strengthening and increasing capacity within the pediatric health care infrastructure, as determined by the Secretary. ``(d) Application.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including-- ``(1) a description of the activities described in subsection (c) that the entity plans to carry out; and ``(2) such documentation as may be necessary to demonstrate, to the Secretary's satisfaction, the estimated cost of the project for which the grant is made. ``(e) Considerations.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary, to the extent practicable, may ensure equitable distribution of awards among the geographical regions of the United States. ``(f) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities-- ``(1) with respect to which over 60 percent of the patients served are receiving medical assistance under a State plan (or a waiver of such plan) under title XIX of the Social Security Act or child health assistance under a State child health plan (or a waiver of such plan) under title XXI of such Act; or ``(2) that primarily serve children from diverse and traditionally underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minorities. ``(g) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, Federal and non-Federal funds available for carrying out the activities described in this section. ``(h) Matching Funds.--An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall provide funds from sources other than funds provided through such grant in an amount that is at least equal to 50 percent of the amount of such grant. ``(i) Reporting.-- ``(1) Reports from grantees.--Following project completion, each entity awarded a grant under this section shall submit a report to the Secretary on the activities conducted under such grant, and other information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Reports to congress.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the activities conducted through the grant program under this section, and the outcomes of such projects. Such reports shall include-- ``(A) the number of projects supported by the grants under subsection (a); ``(B) an overview of the impact, if any, of such projects on pediatric health care infrastructure, including any impact on access to health care for pediatric populations; ``(C) recommendations for improving the grant program under this section; and ``(D) any other considerations as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032.''.

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within the specialized pediatric health care infrastructure, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pediatric Access to Critical Health Care Act''. SEC. 2. PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE CAPACITY GRANTS. Part D of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Subpart XIII--Pediatric Health Care Capacity ``SEC. 340J. PEDIATRIC HEALTH CARE CAPACITY GRANTS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, shall award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and increase capacity within pediatric health care infrastructure. ``(b) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall be a-- ``(1) children's hospital; ``(2) a facility that is eligible to receive funds under section 340E of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256e); or ``(3) a nonprofit medical facility that predominantly treats individuals under the age of 21. ``(c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity selected to receive a grant under subsection (a) may use funds received through the grant for-- ``(1) expanding pediatric critical health care infrastructure, including the expansion, renovation, remodeling, and alteration of existing buildings (but not including the cost of acquisition of land or off-site improvements); ``(2) maintaining and enhancing pediatric emergency preparedness; ``(3) increasing the training, development, and retention of the pediatric health care workforce; ``(4) upgrading digital health infrastructure, including upgrades related to preventing and addressing cybersecurity threats; ``(5) building additional patient care capacity to expand access to care; and ``(6) other activities related to strengthening and increasing capacity within the pediatric health care infrastructure, as determined by the Secretary. ``(d) Application.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary an application, at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including-- ``(1) a description of the activities described in subsection (c) that the entity plans to carry out; and ``(2) such documentation as may be necessary to demonstrate, to the Secretary's satisfaction, the estimated cost of the project for which the grant is made. ``(e) Considerations.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary, to the extent practicable, may ensure equitable distribution of awards among the geographical regions of the United States. ``(f) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities-- ``(1) with respect to which over 60 percent of the patients served are receiving medical assistance under a State plan (or a waiver of such plan) under title XIX of the Social Security Act or child health assistance under a State child health plan (or a waiver of such plan) under title XXI of such Act; or ``(2) that primarily serve children from diverse and traditionally underserved populations, including racial and ethnic minorities. ``(g) Supplement, Not Supplant.--Funds provided under this section shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, Federal and non-Federal funds available for carrying out the activities described in this section. ``(h) Matching Funds.--An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall provide funds from sources other than funds provided through such grant in an amount that is at least equal to 50 percent of the amount of such grant. ``(i) Reporting.-- ``(1) Reports from grantees.--Following project completion, each entity awarded a grant under this section shall submit a report to the Secretary on the activities conducted under such grant, and other information as the Secretary may require. ``(2) Reports to congress.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on the activities conducted through the grant program under this section, and the outcomes of such projects. Such reports shall include-- ``(A) the number of projects supported by the grants under subsection (a); ``(B) an overview of the impact, if any, of such projects on pediatric health care infrastructure, including any impact on access to health care for pediatric populations; ``(C) recommendations for improving the grant program under this section; and ``(D) any other considerations as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032.''. <all>

H.R.4295

Armed Forces and National Security

Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Central Intelligence Agency to jointly report to Congress on vulnerabilities in supply chains that are critical to U.S. national security, economic security, or public health. The report shall also contain recommendations for addressing those vulnerabilities.

To require the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a study to identify supply chains critical to national security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON SUPPLY CHAINS CRITICAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency shall jointly-- (1) complete a study-- (A) to identify-- (i) supply chains that are critical to the national security, economic security, or public health or safety of the United States; and (ii) important vulnerabilities in such supply chains; and (B) to develop recommendations for legislative or administrative action to secure the supply chains identified under subparagraph (A)(i); and (2) submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as that term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) the findings of the directors with respect to the study conducted under paragraph (1). <all>

Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021

To require the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a study to identify supply chains critical to national security, and for other purposes.

Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021

Rep. Van Duyne, Beth

R

TX

This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Central Intelligence Agency to jointly report to Congress on vulnerabilities in supply chains that are critical to U.S. national security, economic security, or public health. The report shall also contain recommendations for addressing those vulnerabilities.

To require the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a study to identify supply chains critical to national security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON SUPPLY CHAINS CRITICAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency shall jointly-- (1) complete a study-- (A) to identify-- (i) supply chains that are critical to the national security, economic security, or public health or safety of the United States; and (ii) important vulnerabilities in such supply chains; and (B) to develop recommendations for legislative or administrative action to secure the supply chains identified under subparagraph (A)(i); and (2) submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as that term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) the findings of the directors with respect to the study conducted under paragraph (1). <all>

To require the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a study to identify supply chains critical to national security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON SUPPLY CHAINS CRITICAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency shall jointly-- (1) complete a study-- (A) to identify-- (i) supply chains that are critical to the national security, economic security, or public health or safety of the United States; and (ii) important vulnerabilities in such supply chains; and (B) to develop recommendations for legislative or administrative action to secure the supply chains identified under subparagraph (A)(i); and (2) submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as that term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) the findings of the directors with respect to the study conducted under paragraph (1). <all>

To require the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a study to identify supply chains critical to national security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON SUPPLY CHAINS CRITICAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency shall jointly-- (1) complete a study-- (A) to identify-- (i) supply chains that are critical to the national security, economic security, or public health or safety of the United States; and (ii) important vulnerabilities in such supply chains; and (B) to develop recommendations for legislative or administrative action to secure the supply chains identified under subparagraph (A)(i); and (2) submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as that term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) the findings of the directors with respect to the study conducted under paragraph (1). <all>

To require the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct a study to identify supply chains critical to national security, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supply Chain Vulnerability Assessment Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON SUPPLY CHAINS CRITICAL TO NATIONAL SECURITY. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency shall jointly-- (1) complete a study-- (A) to identify-- (i) supply chains that are critical to the national security, economic security, or public health or safety of the United States; and (ii) important vulnerabilities in such supply chains; and (B) to develop recommendations for legislative or administrative action to secure the supply chains identified under subparagraph (A)(i); and (2) submit to the congressional intelligence committees (as that term is defined in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) the findings of the directors with respect to the study conducted under paragraph (1). <all>

H.R.4840

International Affairs

End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act This bill bars a federal employee from accepting certain assistance, such as a grant, from China's government to facilitate that federal employee's participation in a cultural exchange program.

To amend the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to exclude the Government of the People's Republic of China from eligible foreign governments with which Federal employees may participate in cultural exchange. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN CULTURAL EXCHANGES. Subsection (a) of section 108A of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2458a(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) For purposes of this section, the term `foreign government' does not include the Government of the People's Republic of China.''. <all>

End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act

To amend the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to exclude the Government of the People's Republic of China from eligible foreign governments with which Federal employees may participate in cultural exchange.

End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act

Rep. Murphy, Gregory

R

NC

This bill bars a federal employee from accepting certain assistance, such as a grant, from China's government to facilitate that federal employee's participation in a cultural exchange program.

To amend the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to exclude the Government of the People's Republic of China from eligible foreign governments with which Federal employees may participate in cultural exchange. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN CULTURAL EXCHANGES. Subsection (a) of section 108A of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2458a(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) For purposes of this section, the term `foreign government' does not include the Government of the People's Republic of China.''. <all>

To amend the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to exclude the Government of the People's Republic of China from eligible foreign governments with which Federal employees may participate in cultural exchange. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN CULTURAL EXCHANGES. Subsection (a) of section 108A of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2458a(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) For purposes of this section, the term `foreign government' does not include the Government of the People's Republic of China.''. <all>

To amend the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to exclude the Government of the People's Republic of China from eligible foreign governments with which Federal employees may participate in cultural exchange. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN CULTURAL EXCHANGES. Subsection (a) of section 108A of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2458a(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) For purposes of this section, the term `foreign government' does not include the Government of the People's Republic of China.''. <all>

To amend the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 to exclude the Government of the People's Republic of China from eligible foreign governments with which Federal employees may participate in cultural exchange. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act''. SEC. 2. EXCLUSION OF GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA FROM CERTAIN CULTURAL EXCHANGES. Subsection (a) of section 108A of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2458a(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) For purposes of this section, the term `foreign government' does not include the Government of the People's Republic of China.''. <all>

S.3885

Government Operations and Politics

No Government Contracts for Known Leakers Act of 2022 This bill prohibits the U.S. government from knowingly contracting with persons who have previously disclosed nonpublic government information to unauthorized persons. The bill sets penalties for violations.

To prohibit contracts with persons who have disclosed non-public United States Government information to unauthorized persons. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Government Contracts for Known Leakers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS WHO HAVE DISCLOSED NON- PUBLIC UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. (a) Prohibition.--No officer, employee, department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government shall knowingly enter a contract or other agreement for goods or services with-- (1) a person who has previously disclosed non-public United States Government information to an unauthorized person; or (2) an entity for whom a person who has previously disclosed non-public United States Government information to an unauthorized person serves as an employee or agent. (b) Penalty.--Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $50,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or other similar entity. (2) Person.--The term ``person'' means a natural person. (3) Unauthorized person.--The term ``unauthorized person'' means any person or entity that is not authorized by law or contract or otherwise authorized to receive the non-public United States Government information at issue. <all>

No Government Contracts for Known Leakers Act of 2022

A bill to prohibit contracts with persons who have disclosed non-public United States Government information to unauthorized persons.

No Government Contracts for Known Leakers Act of 2022

Sen. Hagerty, Bill

R

TN

This bill prohibits the U.S. government from knowingly contracting with persons who have previously disclosed nonpublic government information to unauthorized persons. The bill sets penalties for violations.

To prohibit contracts with persons who have disclosed non-public United States Government information to unauthorized persons. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Government Contracts for Known Leakers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS WHO HAVE DISCLOSED NON- PUBLIC UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. (a) Prohibition.--No officer, employee, department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government shall knowingly enter a contract or other agreement for goods or services with-- (1) a person who has previously disclosed non-public United States Government information to an unauthorized person; or (2) an entity for whom a person who has previously disclosed non-public United States Government information to an unauthorized person serves as an employee or agent. (b) Penalty.--Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $50,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or other similar entity. (2) Person.--The term ``person'' means a natural person. (3) Unauthorized person.--The term ``unauthorized person'' means any person or entity that is not authorized by law or contract or otherwise authorized to receive the non-public United States Government information at issue. <all>

To prohibit contracts with persons who have disclosed non-public United States Government information to unauthorized persons. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Government Contracts for Known Leakers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS WHO HAVE DISCLOSED NON- PUBLIC UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. (a) Prohibition.--No officer, employee, department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government shall knowingly enter a contract or other agreement for goods or services with-- (1) a person who has previously disclosed non-public United States Government information to an unauthorized person; or (2) an entity for whom a person who has previously disclosed non-public United States Government information to an unauthorized person serves as an employee or agent. (b) Penalty.--Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $50,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or other similar entity. (2) Person.--The term ``person'' means a natural person. (3) Unauthorized person.--The term ``unauthorized person'' means any person or entity that is not authorized by law or contract or otherwise authorized to receive the non-public United States Government information at issue. <all>

To prohibit contracts with persons who have disclosed non-public United States Government information to unauthorized persons. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Government Contracts for Known Leakers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS WHO HAVE DISCLOSED NON- PUBLIC UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. (a) Prohibition.--No officer, employee, department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government shall knowingly enter a contract or other agreement for goods or services with-- (1) a person who has previously disclosed non-public United States Government information to an unauthorized person; or (2) an entity for whom a person who has previously disclosed non-public United States Government information to an unauthorized person serves as an employee or agent. (b) Penalty.--Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $50,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or other similar entity. (2) Person.--The term ``person'' means a natural person. (3) Unauthorized person.--The term ``unauthorized person'' means any person or entity that is not authorized by law or contract or otherwise authorized to receive the non-public United States Government information at issue. <all>

To prohibit contracts with persons who have disclosed non-public United States Government information to unauthorized persons. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``No Government Contracts for Known Leakers Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS WHO HAVE DISCLOSED NON- PUBLIC UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS. (a) Prohibition.--No officer, employee, department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government shall knowingly enter a contract or other agreement for goods or services with-- (1) a person who has previously disclosed non-public United States Government information to an unauthorized person; or (2) an entity for whom a person who has previously disclosed non-public United States Government information to an unauthorized person serves as an employee or agent. (b) Penalty.--Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $50,000, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. (c) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Entity.--The term ``entity'' means a group of individuals, partnership, corporation, association, cooperative, or other similar entity. (2) Person.--The term ``person'' means a natural person. (3) Unauthorized person.--The term ``unauthorized person'' means any person or entity that is not authorized by law or contract or otherwise authorized to receive the non-public United States Government information at issue. <all>

H.R.4170

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2021 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, the Social Security Act (SSAct), and other federal laws to replace (1) references to wife or husband with references to spouse, and (2) references to husband and wife or husband or wife with references to married couple or married person. For purposes of federal laws or regulations, marriage is defined as a legal union between two people as spouses. The bill eliminates a definition of spouse that refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife. Requirements concerning compensation to a surviving wife after the disability or death of a person employed at a military, air, or naval base outside the United States are revised to make surviving spouses eligible for such compensation. The bill makes similar revisions to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. The bill revises title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the SSAct to consolidate separate provisions for a wife's insurance benefits and a husband's insurance benefits into a single standard for a spouse's insurance benefits. Criminal penalties that currently apply to persons who threaten to kill, kidnap, or inflict bodily harm upon a former President's wife or widow are revised to apply to threats made to a former President's spouse or surviving spouse.

To replace references to ``wives'' and ``husbands'' in Federal law with references to ``spouses'', and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS. (a) Act of August 16, 1941.--Section 2(b) of the Act of August 16, 1941, entitled ``An Act to provide compensation for disability or death to persons employed at military, air, and naval bases outside the United States.'' (42 U.S.C. 1652(b)) is amended by striking ``wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse''. (b) Act of August 4, 1955.--Section 43(a) of the Act of August 4, 1955, entitled ``An Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States conditions in two deeds conveying certain submarginal lands to Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina so as to permit such college, subject to certain conditions, to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of such lands.'' (42 U.S.C. 2333(a)) is amended by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''. (c) Act of December 2, 1942.--Section 101(c) of the Act of December 2, 1942, entitled ``An Act to provide compensation for the injury, disability, death, or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the United States, and for other purposes.'' (42 U.S.C. 1701(c)) is amended by striking ``wife or husband'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse''. (d) Act of February 28, 1891.--Section 5 of the Act of February 28, 1891 (25 U.S.C. 371), is amended by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``a married couple''. (e) Act of September 2, 1960.--The Act of September 2, 1960, entitled ``An Act to provide for continued delivery of water under the Federal reclamation laws to lands held by husband and wife upon the death of either'' (43 U.S.C. 423h) is amended-- (1) in the title, by striking ``husband and wife upon the death of either'' and inserting ``a married couple upon the death of either spouse''; and (2) by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``married person''. (f) Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949.--The Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in the heading of section 16(c), by striking ``Wives or Husbands'' and inserting ``Spouses''; and (2) in section 19(b)(4), by striking ``widow or widower, former spouse, and/or a child or children as defined in section 204 and section 232 of the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Act of 1964 for Certain Employees'' and inserting ``surviving spouse, former spouse, or child as defined in section 102 of the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Act''. (g) Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Act.--The Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Act (50 U.S.C. 2001 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 221(d)(5), by striking ``former wife or husband of'' and inserting ``person who has been, but is no longer, married to''; (2) in section 232(c)(3), by striking ``former wife or husband of'' and inserting ``person who has been, but is no longer, married to''; (3) in section 241-- (A) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (2), by inserting after ``former spouse'' the following: ``(as defined under section 102)''; (ii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) in the heading, by striking ``wife or husband'' and inserting ``spouse other than as defined under section 102''; and (II) by striking ``former wife or husband of the former participant'' and inserting ``person who has been, but is no longer, married to the former participant, but who is not a former spouse as defined under suction 102''; and (iii) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``former wife or husband'' and inserting ``person''; (B) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``surviving wife or husband of such participant'' and inserting ``person who was married to such participant at the participant's death''; and (C) in paragraph (d)(2)-- (i) by striking ``surviving former spouse or surviving former wife or husband of such participant'' and inserting ``person''; and (ii) by striking ``to such former spouse or former wife or husband'' and inserting ``under such paragraph''; and (4) in section 304(d)(2), by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''. (h) Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000.--The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 7384 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 3628(e)(3)(A), by striking ``wife or husband of that individual'' and inserting ``person''; and (2) in section 3630(e)(3)(A), by striking ``wife or husband of that individual'' and inserting ``person''. (i) Ethics in Government Act of 1978.--Section 109(16) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 109(16)) is amended by striking ``husband, wife'' and inserting ``spouse''. (j) Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.--Section 102(f) of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (29 U.S.C. 2612(f)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; and (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``that husband and wife'' and inserting ``such spouses''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''. (k) Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.--Section 313(c)(3)(B) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30114(c)(3)(B)) is amended by striking ``husband, wife'' and inserting ``spouse''. (l) Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.--The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 402-- (A) in subsection (a)(2)-- (i) by striking ``wife who is a member of the same household of the miner'' and inserting ``spouse who is a member of the same household as the miner''; (ii) by striking ``miner for her support'' and inserting ``miner for his or her support''; (iii) by striking ``whose husband is a miner who has been ordered by a court to contribute to her support'' and inserting ``for whose support the miner has been ordered by a court to contribute''; (iv) by striking ``216(b) (1) or (2)'' and inserting ``216(b)(1) or (2)''; (v) by striking ``status as the `wife' of a miner'' and inserting ``status as the `spouse' of a miner''; (vi) by striking ```wife' also includes a `divorced wife' as defined in section 216(d)(1)'' and inserting ```spouse' also includes a `divorced spouse' as defined in section 216(d)(9)''; (vii) by striking ``one-half of her support'' and inserting ``half of his or her support''; and (viii) by inserting ``his or'' before ``her support from such miner''; and (B) in subsection (e)-- (i) by striking ``widow includes the wife'' and inserting ``surviving spouse includes the spouse''; (ii) by striking ``individual's status as the `widow''' and inserting ``individual's status as the `surviving spouse'''; (iii) by striking ``surviving divorced wife'' and inserting ``surviving divorced spouse''; and (iv) by inserting ``his or'' before ``her'' each place such term appears; (2) in section 411(c)(4)-- (A) by striking ``widow's,'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's,''; and (B) by striking ``wife's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; and (3) in section 413(b)-- (A) by striking ``wife's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; and (B) by striking ``widow,'' and inserting ``surviving spouse,''. (m) Foreign Service Act of 1980.--The Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in the item relating to the first section 830 in the table of contents, by striking ``wives and husbands'' and inserting ``spouses''; (2) in section 804-- (A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``former wife or husband of a participant or former participant'' and inserting ``person''; and (B) in paragraph (13), by striking ``surviving wife or husband of a participant or annuitant who was married to the'' and inserting ``person who was married to a''; (3) in section 815(f)(2), by striking ``wife or husband'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (4) in the first section 830 (relating to qualified former wives and husbands)-- (A) in the heading of such section, by striking ``former wives and husbands'' and inserting ``spouses''; (B) in subsection (a), by striking ``qualified former wife or husband'' and inserting ``qualified former spouse''; and (C) in subsection (c), by striking ``former wife or husband'' each place such term occurs and inserting ``former spouse''. (n) Immigration and Nationality Act.--The Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 101(a)(35) (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(35))-- (A) by striking ``, `wife', or `husband'''; and (B) by striking ``, wife, or husband''; (2) in section 202(b) (8 U.S.C. 1152(b)), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``spouses''; (3) in section 278 (8 U.S.C. 1328), by striking ``a husband or wife shall be admissible and competent evidence against each other'' and inserting ``an individual shall be admissible and competent evidence against such individual's spouse''; and (4) in section 283 (8 U.S.C. 1353), by striking ``wives'' and inserting ``spouses''. (o) Indian Land Consolidation Act.--Section 207(j)(3)(A)(ii) of the Indian Land Consolidation Act (25 U.S.C. 2206) is amended by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``the participants as spouses''. (p) Internal Revenue Code.--The Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in the matter following section 21(d)(2)(B), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (2) in section 22(e)(1), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (3) in section 38(c)(6)(A), by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (4) in section 42(j)(5)(C)-- (A) in the heading of clause (i), by striking ``Husband and wife'' and inserting ``Married couple''; and (B) in clause (i), by striking ``a husband and wife'' and inserting ``a married couple''; (5) in section 62(b)(3)(A), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (6) in section 121-- (A) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``husband and wife make'' and inserting ``married couple makes''; (7) in section 165(h)(4)(B), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (8) in section 179(b)(4), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (9) in section 213(d)(8), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``a married couple''; (10) in section 219(g)(4), by striking ``A husband and wife'' and inserting ``Spouses''; (11) in section 274(b)(2)(B), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (12) in the matter following section 643(f)(2), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (13) in section 682-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the heading, by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``recipient''; (ii) by striking ``gross income of a wife'' and inserting ``gross income of an individual''; (iii) by striking ``separated from her husband'' and inserting ``separated from his or her spouse''; (iv) by striking ``such wife is entitled to receive'' and inserting ``such person is entitled to receive''; (v) by striking ``gross income of her husband'' and inserting ``gross income of his or her spouse''; (vi) by striking ``gross income of such husband'' and inserting ``gross income of such spouse''; and (vii) by striking ``minor children of such husband'' and inserting ``minor children of such spouse''; and (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in the heading, by striking ``Wife'' and inserting ``Recipient''; (ii) by striking ``a wife to whom subsection (a) applies'' and inserting ``an individual who receives income from a trust to which subsection (a) applies''; and (iii) by striking ``such wife'' and inserting ``such individual''; (14) in section 761(f), by striking ``husband and wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``married couple''; (15) in section 911-- (A) in subsection (b)(2)(C)-- (i) by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``member of a married couple''; and (ii) by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; and (B) in subsection (d)(9), by striking ``a husband and wife'' and inserting ``the members of a married couple''; (16) in section 1244(b)(2), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (17) in section 1272(a)(2)(E)(iii)-- (A) in the heading of such clause, by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; and (B) by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (18) in section 1313(c)(1), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (19) in section 1361(c)(1)(A)(i), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (20) in the heading of section 2040(b), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``spouses''; (21) in the item relating to section 2513 in the table of contents for subchapter B of chapter 12 of subtitle B, by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (22) in the heading of section 2513, by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (23) in section 2516, by striking ``a husband and wife'' and inserting ``the members of a married couple''; (24) in section 5733(d)(2), by striking ``a husband or wife'' and inserting ``an individual''; (25) in the item relating to section 6013 in the table of contents for subpart B of part II of subchapter A of chapter 61 of subtitle F, by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (26) in section 6013-- (A) in the heading, by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (B) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the husband or wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (iii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``spouses''; (C) in subsection (b)(1)-- (i) by striking ``filed by the husband and wife'' and inserting ``filed by the married couple''; and (ii) by striking ``the return of the husband and wife'' and inserting ``the return of both spouses''; (D) in subsection (c), by striking ``the husband and wife'' and inserting ``the spouses''; and (E) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``a married couple''; (27) in the matter following section 6014(b)(4), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``a married couple''; (28) in section 6017, by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (29) in section 6096(a), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``a married couple''; (30) in section 6166(b)(2)(B)-- (A) in the heading of such subparagraph, by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``a married couple''; (B) in clause (i), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; and (C) in clause (ii) by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (31) in section 6212(b)(2), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``a married couple''; (32) in section 6231(a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by striking ``a husband and wife'' and inserting ``a married couple''; and (B) in paragraph (12)-- (i) by amending the heading to read as follows: ``(12) Spouses.--''; and (ii) by striking ``a husband and wife'' and inserting ``spouses''; (33) in section 7428(c)(2)(A), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (34) in section 7701(a), by amending paragraph (17) to read as follows: ``(17) Divorced spouses.--As used in sections 682 and 2516, if the married couple therein referred to are divorced, wherever appropriate to the meaning of such sections the term `spouse' shall be read `former spouse' and the term `married couple' shall be read `former married couple'.''; and (35) in section 7872(f)(7)-- (A) in the heading, by striking ``Husband and wife'' and inserting ``Married couple''; and (B) by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''. (q) Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.--The Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 2(16), by striking ``wife or husband'' and inserting ``spouse''; (2) in section 5(a), by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (3) in section 8(d)(1)(D), by striking ``wife, husband,'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (4) in section 9-- (A) in subsection (d), by striking ``wife or husband'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse''; and (B) in subsection (g), by striking ``wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse''. (r) National Housing Act.--Section 527(a) of the National Housing Act (8 U.S.C. 1735f-5(a)) is amended by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``spouses''. (s) Act of September 5, 1962.--Section 3(c) of the Act of September 5, 1962, entitled ``An Act to provide for the division of the tribal assets of the Ponca Tribe of Native Americans of Nebraska among the members of the tribe, and for other purposes.'' (25 U.S.C. 973(c)) is amended by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``spouse''. (t) Railroad Retirement Act of 1974.--The Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 2-- (A) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1)(ii), by striking ``(C), in the case of a wife, has in her care (individually or jointly with her husband)'' and inserting ``(C) has in his or her care (individually or jointly with his or her spouse)''; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``divorced wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``divorced spouse''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``(i)''; and (II) by striking ``; and (ii) in the case of a husband, was receiving at least one-half of his support from his wife at the time his wife's annuity under subsection (a)(1) began''; (iv) in paragraph (4), by striking ``divorced wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``divorced spouse''; and (v) in the matter following paragraph (4), by striking ``divorced wife's annuity'' and inserting ``divorced spouse's annuity''; (B) in subsection (d)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in clause (i)-- (aa) by striking ``a widow (as defined in section 216 (c) and (k) of the Social Security Act) or widower (as defined in section 216 (g) and (k) of the Social Security Act)'' and inserting ``a surviving spouse (as defined in section 216(a) of the Social Security Act)''; and (bb) by striking ``, and who, in the case of a widower, was receiving at least one-half his support from the deceased employee at the time of her death or at the time her annuity under subsection (a)(1) began''; (II) in clause (ii)-- (aa) by striking ``a widow (as defined in section 216 (c) and (k) of the Social Security Act)'' and inserting ``a surviving spouse (as defined in section 216(a) of the Social Security Act)''; and (bb) by inserting ``his or'' before ``her''; (III) in clause (iv), by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; and (IV) in clause (v)-- (aa) by striking ``The widow (as defined in section 216(c) of the Social Security Act)'' and inserting ``the surviving spouse (as defined in section 216(a) of the Social Security Act)''; (bb) by striking ``wife (as defined in section 216(d)'' and inserting ``spouse (as defined in section 216(a)''; (cc) by striking ``mother (as defined'' and inserting ``parent (as defined''; (dd) by striking ``widow, surviving divorced wife, or surviving divorced mother'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse, or surviving divorced parent''; and (ee) by striking ``202(f)'' and inserting ``202(e)''; (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking ``, (B) in the case of a widow, the last month for which she was entitled to an annuity under paragraph (ii) of subdivision (1) as the widow of the deceased employee,''; and (II) by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (iii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``widow, widower, or child'' and inserting ``surviving spouse or child''; and (iv) in paragraph (4)-- (I) by striking ``wife, husband, widow, widower'' and inserting ``spouse, surviving spouse''; (II) by striking ``or (c)''; (III) by striking ``subsection, (e), (f), or (g)'' and inserting ``subsection (e) or (g)''; and (IV) by striking ``202(d)(7)(c)(i)'' and inserting ``202(d)(7)(C)(i)''; (C) in subsection (e)(5), by striking ``divorced wife'' and inserting ``divorced spouse''; (D) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ``wife's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse's''; and (E) in subsection (h)(3), by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (2) in section 3-- (A) in subsection (f)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``wife's or husband's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (B) in subsection (h)-- (i) by striking ``wife, husband, widow, or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse or surviving spouse''; and (ii) by striking ``wife's, husband's, widow's, or widower's'' and inserting ``spouse's or surviving spouse's''; (3) in section 4-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``divorced wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``divorced spouse''; and (II) by striking ``wife's insurance benefit or the husband's insurance benefit'' and inserting ``spouse's insurance benefit''; and (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``section 202(a), section 202(b), or section 202(c)'' and inserting ``section 202(a) or section 202(c)''; (B) in subsection (e)-- (i) by striking ``wife's or husband's insurance benefit'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse's insurance benefit''; and (ii) in paragraph (4), by striking ``wife's and husband's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; (C) in subsection (f)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``widow's insurance benefit, widower's insurance benefit, mother's insurance benefits, parent's insurance benefit, or child's insurance benefit'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's insurance benefit, parent's insurance benefit, or child's insurance benefit''; (II) by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; and (III) by striking ``widow's insurance benefit or widower's insurance benefit payable under section 202(e) or 202(f)'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's insurance benefit payable under section 202(e)''; (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (II) in clause (ii), by striking ``widow's insurance benefit, a widower's insurance benefit, or'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's benefit or''; and (III) in clause (iii), by striking ``widow, surviving divorced wife, or surviving divorced mother'' and inserting ``surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse, or surviving divorced parent''; and (iii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (D) in subsection (g)-- (i) in paragraph (1)(i), by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (ii) in paragraph (4)-- (I) by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; and (II) by striking ``widow's or widower's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (iii) in paragraph (5), by striking ``widow, surviving divorced wife, or surviving divorced mother'' and inserting ``surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse, or surviving divorced parent''; and (iv) in paragraph (10)-- (I) by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (II) by striking ``widow's or widower's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; and (III) in clause (ii), by striking ``widow or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (E) in subsection (h)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (II) by striking ``widow's or widower's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; and (III) by striking ``or 202(f)''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``widow, surviving divorced wife, or surviving divorced mother'' and inserting ``surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse, or surviving divorced parent''; and (F) in subsection (i), by striking ``spouse or divorced wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse or divorced spouse''; (4) in section 5-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in clause (v), by striking ``wife, husband, widow, or widower'' and inserting ``spouse or surviving spouse''; and (ii) in clause (vii), by striking ``wife's or husband's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse''; and (II) by inserting ``his or'' before ``her''; (ii) in paragraph (4), by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (iii) in paragraph (5), by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (iv) in paragraph (6)-- (I) by striking ``widow'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (II) by striking ``she dies'' and inserting ``such surviving spouse dies''; (III) by striking ``she remarries'' and inserting ``such surviving spouse remarries''; and (IV) by striking ``she no longer'' and inserting ``such surviving spouse no longer''; and (v) in paragraph (9)(B), by striking ``widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (5) in section 6-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (II) by striking ``wife's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; (iv) in paragraph (6), by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; and (v) in paragraph (7), by striking ``widow, widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking ``widow surviving divorced wife, widower'' and inserting ``no surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse''; and (II) by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``widow, widower, or parent'' and inserting ``surviving spouse or parent''; (II) in clause (i), by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (III) in clause (ii), by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (IV) in clause (iii), by striking ``widow, widower, or child'' and inserting ``surviving spouse or child''; (V) in clause (iv), by striking ``widow, widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (VI) in clause (v), by striking ``widow, widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (VII) in clause (vi), by striking ``widow, widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; and (VIII) in the matter following clause (vi), by striking ``widow, widower, or parent'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse or parent''; and (ii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``divorced wife'' and inserting ``surviving divorced spouse''; (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``widow'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; and (III) in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking ``divorced wife'' and inserting ``survivor''; (D) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; and (E) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``widow or widower'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (6) in section 7-- (A) in subsection (b)(2)(B), by striking ``wife or divorced wife or husband'' and inserting ``spouse or divorced spouse''; and (B) in subsection (d)(2)(i), by striking ``in the case of a spouse or divorced wife, had such spouse's husband or wife'' and inserting ``in the case of a spouse or divorced spouse, had such person's spouse''; and (7) in section 19(a)-- (A) by striking ``wife's insurance benefits payable to a wife, husband's insurance benefits'' and inserting ``spouse's insurance benefits''; and (B) by striking ``widow's insurance benefits payable to a widow, widower's insurance benefits, mother's insurance benefits payable to a widow'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's benefits payable to a surviving spouse, parent's insurance benefits payable to a surviving spouse''. (u) Small Business Investment Act of 1958.--Section 503(a)(2) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (15 U.S.C. 697(a)(2)) is amended by striking ``wife, husband'' and inserting ``spouse''. (v) Social Security Act.--The Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 202-- (A) in subsection (b)-- (i) in the heading, by striking ``Wife's'' and inserting ``Spouse's''; (ii) by striking ``wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse''; (iii) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``(as defined in section 216(b))''; (II) by striking ``(as defined in section 216(d))''; (III) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``her'' and inserting ``such spouse's''; (IV) in subparagraph (D)(i), by striking ``she'' and inserting ``such spouse or divorced spouse''; (V) in the matter following subparagraph (D)(ii)(II), by inserting before ``she'' each place such word appears the following: ``he or''; (VI) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``she'' and inserting ``such spouse''; (VII) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``she'' each place such term appears and inserting ``such spouse''; (VIII) in subparagraph (H), by inserting ``he or'' before ``she''; and (IX) in subparagraph (J), by striking ``she'' and inserting ``such spouse''; and (iv) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by inserting before ``her'' each place such term appears ``his or''; and (II) by striking ``husband'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse''; (B) by striking subsection (c); (C) in subsection (e)-- (i) in the heading, by striking ``Widow's'' and inserting ``Surviving spouse's''; (ii) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (aa) by striking ``widow (as defined in section 216(c))'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (bb) by striking ``wife (as defined in section 216(d))'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (cc) by striking ``widow or surviving divorced wife'' and inserting ``surviving spouse or surviving divorced spouse''; (II) in subparagraph (C)-- (aa) in clause (i), by striking ``widow's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (bb) in clause (ii)-- (AA) in the matter preceding subclause (I), by striking ``wife's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; and (BB) in subclause (III), by inserting ``he or'' before ``she'' and by inserting ``him or'' before ``her''; and (cc) in clause (iii), by inserting ``father's or'' before ``mother's''; (III) in the matter preceding subparagraph (E), by striking ``widow's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (IV) in subparagraph (E), by inserting before ``she'' each place such word appears the following: ``he or''; (V) in subparagraph (F), by inserting before ``she'' each place such word appears the following: ``he or''; and (VI) in the matter following subparagraph (F)(ii) by inserting before ``she'' each place such word appears the following: ``he or''; (iii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking ``widow's insurance'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse's insurance''; (II) by striking ``surviving divorced wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving divorced spouse''; and (III) by striking ``widow'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (iv) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``widow'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (II) by striking ``surviving divorced wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving divorced spouse''; and (III) by inserting ``he or'' before ``she''; (v) in paragraph (4)-- (I) by inserting before ``her'' each place such term appears the following: ``his or''; (II) by inserting before ``she'' each place such term appears the following ``he or''; (III) by striking ``widow or surviving divorced wife'' and inserting ``surviving spouse or surviving divorced spouse''; and (IV) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or father's'' before ``insurance''; (vi) in paragraph (5)-- (I) by striking ``widow or surviving divorced wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse or surviving divorced spouse''; and (II) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (i), by inserting ``he or'' before ``she''; and (bb) in clause (ii)(I), by inserting ``his or'' before ``her''; and (vii) in the matter following paragraph (7)(B), by striking ``she'' and inserting ``such individual''; (D) by striking subsection (f); (E) in the matter following subsection (i)(2), by striking ``wife's or husband's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; (F) in subsection (j)(4)(B)(i)-- (i) by striking ``widow, surviving divorced wife or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse or surviving divorced spouse''; (ii) by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; and (iii) by striking ``surviving divorced wife'' and inserting ``surviving divorced spouse''; (G) in subsection (q)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``wife's, husband's, widow's, or widower's'' and inserting ``spouse's, or surviving spouse's''; and (II) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) by striking ``wife's or husband's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; and (bb) by striking ``widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (ii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) by striking ``wife's, husband's, widow's, or widower's'' and inserting ``spouse's or surviving spouse's''; (bb) by striking ``wife's or husband's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; and (cc) by striking ``widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (II) in the matter following subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ``wife's, husband's, widow's, or widower's'' and inserting ``spouse's or surviving spouse's''; (III) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``wife's or husband's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse's''; (IV) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``wife's, husband's, widow's, or widower's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse's or surviving spouse's''; (V) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``wife's, husband's, widow's, or widower's'' and inserting ``spouse's or surviving spouse's''; and (VI) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``widow's or widower's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (iii) in paragraph (5)-- (I) by striking ``wife's or husband's'' each place such word appears and inserting ``spouse's''; and (II) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (iv) in paragraph (6)-- (I) by striking ``wife's, husband's, widow's, or widower's'' and inserting ``spouse's, or surviving spouse's''; and (II) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (ii), by striking ``wife's or husband's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; and (bb) in clause (iii), by striking ``widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (v) in paragraph (7)-- (I) by striking ``wife's, husband's, widow's, or widower's'' and inserting ``spouse's, or surviving spouse's''; (II) by striking ``wife's or husband's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse's''; and (III) as amended by subclause (I), by striking ``widow's or widower's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (vi) in paragraph (9)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``old-age insurance benefits, wife's insurance benefits, and husband's insurance benefits'' and inserting ``old-age insurance benefits and spouse's insurance benefits''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``widow's insurance benefits and widower's insurance benefits'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's insurance benefits''; and (vii) in paragraph (10)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``old-age, wife's, and husband's'' and inserting ``old-age and spouse's''; and (II) by striking ``widow's and widower's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (H) in subsection (r)-- (i) in the heading, by striking ``Wife's or Husband's'' and inserting ``Spouse's''; (ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``wife's or husband's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse's''; and (iii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``wife's or husband's'' and inserting ``spouse's''; and (I) in subsection (t)(11)(B), by striking ``a wife, a husband, a widow, a widower, a divorced wife, a divorced husband, a surviving divorced wife, a surviving divorced husband'' and inserting ``a spouse, a surviving spouse, a surviving divorced spouse''; (2) in section 203-- (A) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking ``wife or husband'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (II) by striking ``wife's or husband's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse's''; (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving divorced spouse''; and (iii) in the matter following subparagraph (4)-- (I) by striking ``widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; and (II) by striking ``widow, surviving divorced wife, widower, or surviving divorced husband'' and inserting ``surviving spouse or surviving divorced spouse''; (B) in subsection (d)-- (i) by striking ``wife's, husband's, or child's'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse's or child's''; and (ii) by striking ``wife, divorced wife, husband, divorced husband'' and inserting ``spouse or divorced spouse''; and (C) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ``widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (3) in section 205-- (A) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``wife, divorced wife, widow, surviving divorced wife, surviving divorced mother, surviving divorced father, husband, divorced husband, widower, surviving divorced husband'' and inserting ``spouse, divorced spouse, surviving spouse, surviving divorced spouse, surviving mother, surviving father''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``child's, widow's, or widower's'' and inserting ``child's or surviving spouse's''; (B) in subsection (c)(1)(C), by striking ``spouse, surviving divorced wife, surviving divorced husband'' and inserting ``spouse, surviving divorced spouse''; (C) in subsection (i), by striking ``wife or husband'' and inserting ``spouse''; (D) in subsection (j)(8), by striking ``child's, widow's, or widower's'' and inserting ``child's or surviving spouse's''; and (E) in subsection (q)(5)-- (i) by striking ``wife, husband or child'' and inserting ``spouse or child''; and (ii) by striking ``widow or widower'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; (4) in section 215(h)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``him, his wife, and his children, or, if he has died, to his widow and children'' and inserting ``him, his spouse, and his children, or, if he has died, to his surviving spouse and children''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``himself, his wife, and his children'' and inserting ``himself, his spouse, and his children''; and (ii) by striking ``his widow, if any'' and inserting ``his surviving spouse, if any''; (5) in section 216-- (A) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) The term `surviving divorced spouse' means a surviving divorced wife or a surviving divorced husband.''; (B) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(9) The term `divorced spouse' means a divorced wife or a divorced husband.''; and (C) in subsection (l)(2)-- (i) by striking ``old-age, wife's, or husband's'' and inserting ``old-age or spouse's''; and (ii) by striking ``widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (6) in section 222-- (A) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``202(d), 202(e), or 202(f)'' and inserting ``202(d), or 202(e)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``widow's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; and (ii) by striking subparagraph (D); (7) in section 225(a), by striking ``or that a widow or surviving divorced wife who has not attained age 60 and is entitled to benefits under section 202(e), or that a widower or surviving divorced husband who has not attained age 60 and is entitled to benefits under section 202(f)'' and inserting ``or that a surviving spouse or surviving divorced spouse who has not attained age 60 and is entitled to benefits under section 202(e)''; (8) in section 226-- (A) in subsection (b)(2)(A)(iii), by striking ``widow's insurance benefits under section 202(e) or widower's insurance benefits under section 202(f)'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's insurance benefits under section 202(e)''; (B) in the matter following subsection (b)(2)(C)(ii)(II), by striking ``in the last sentence of section 202(e)(1), and in the last sentence of section 202(f)(1)'' and inserting ``and in the last sentence of section 202(e)(1)''; and (C) in subsection (e)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) by striking ``widows and widowers'' and inserting ``surviving spouses''; (bb) in clause (i), by striking ``sections 202(e)(1)(B)(ii), 202(e)(4), 202(f)(1)(B)(ii), and 202(f)(4)'' and inserting ``sections 202(e)(1)(B)(ii) and 202(e)(4)''; and (cc) in clause (ii), by striking ``and the phrase `before he attained age 60' in the matter following subparagraph (F) of section 202(f)(1) shall each'' and inserting ``shall''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) by striking ``widow's insurance benefits or widower's insurance benefits'' each place such term appears and inserting ``surviving spouse's insurance benefits''; and (II) by striking ``widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``any disabled widow aged 50 or older who is entitled to mother's insurance benefits (and who would have been entitled to widow's insurance benefits by reason of disability if she had filed for such widow's benefits), and any disabled widower aged 50 or older who is entitled to father's insurance benefits (and who would have been entitled to widower's insurance benefits by reason of disability if he had filed for such widower's benefits)'' and inserting ``any disabled surviving spouse aged 50 or older who is entitled to mother's or father's insurance benefits (and who would have been entitled to surviving spouse's insurance benefits by reason of disability if he or she had filed for such surviving spouse's benefits)''; and (II) by striking ``such widow's or widower's'' and inserting ``such surviving spouse's''; and (iv) in paragraph (4), by striking ``widow's or widower's insurance benefits under section 202(e) or (f)'' and inserting ``surviving spouse's benefits under section 202(e)''; (9) in section 227-- (A) by striking ``section 202(e) or section 202(f)'' each place such term appears and inserting ``section 202(e)''; and (B) by striking ``section 202(b) or section 202(c)'' each place such term appears and inserting ``section 202(b)''; (10) in section 228-- (A) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``married couple''; (iii) in paragraph (6), by striking ``husband and wife both of whom'' and inserting ``married couple of which both spouses''; and (iv) in paragraph (8), by striking ``of a husband and wife'' and inserting ``of a married couple''; and (B) in subsection (d), by striking ``husband or wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse''; (11) in section 1107, by striking ``wife, husband, widow, widower, divorced wife, divorced husband, surviving divorced wife, surviving divorced husband'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse, surviving spouse, divorced spouse, surviving divorced spouse''; (12) in section 1128(j)(1)(A), by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (13) in section 1611(e)(3)-- (A) by striking ``husband and wife are'' and inserting ``married couple is''; and (B) as amended by subparagraph (A), by striking ``husband and wife'' each place such term appears and inserting ``married couple''; (14) in subsection 1614(b)-- (A) by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (B) by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``a married couple''; and (15) in section 1631(b)(1)(A)(i), by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``spouse''. (w) Title 1.--Section 7 of title 1, United States Code, is amended by striking ``one man and one woman as husband and wife, and the word `spouse' refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or wife'' and inserting ``two people as spouses''. (x) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 2108(3)-- (A) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``wife or husband'' and inserting ``spouse''; (B) by amending subparagraph (F) to read as follows: ``(F) the parent of an individual who lost his life under honorable conditions while serving in the armed forces during a period named by paragraph (1)(A) of this section;''; and (C) by amending subparagraph (G) to read as follows: ``(G) the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran; and''; (2) in section 3110(a)(3), by striking ``husband, wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (3) in section 5561(3)(A), by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (4) in section 8110(a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the matter before subparagraph (A), by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``she'' and inserting ``the spouse''; (iii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by striking ``she'' and inserting ``the spouse''; and (II) by striking ``her'' and inserting ``the spouse's''; and (iv) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``her'' and inserting ``the spouse's''; (B) by striking paragraph (2); (C) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; and (D) as amended by subparagraph (C), in the matter following paragraph (3), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (2)''; (5) in section 8133, in the matter following subsection (b)(3), by striking ``husband or wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; and (6) in the matter following section 8443(b)(3)(E), by striking ``wife or husband'' each place such term appears and inserting ``spouse''. (y) Title 10.--Section 701(j)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``spouse''. (z) Title 11.--Section 522(b)(1) of title 11, United States Code, is amended by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married to one another''. (aa) Title 18.--Section 879(b)(1)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``spouse''; (2) by inserting after ``during his'' the following: ``or her''; (3) by striking ``widow'' and inserting ``surviving spouse''; and (4) by inserting before ``her death'' the following: ``his or''. (bb) Title 28.--Section 3014(a) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married to one another''. (cc) Title 38.--Section 101 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking ``of the opposite sex'' each place such term appears. (dd) Trading With the Enemy Act.--Section 31 of the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 31) is amended by striking ``wife'' and inserting ``spouse''. (ee) Workforce Investment Act of 1998.--Section 101(15) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2801(15)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``husband, wife,'' and inserting ``married couple''; and (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``husband and wife'' and inserting ``married couple''. <all>

Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2021

To replace references to "wives" and "husbands" in Federal law with references to "spouses", and for other purposes.

Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2021

Rep. Brownley, Julia

D

CA

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, the Social Security Act (SSAct), and other federal laws to replace (1) references to wife or husband with references to spouse, and (2) references to husband and wife or husband or wife with references to married couple or married person. For purposes of federal laws or regulations, marriage is defined as a legal union between two people as spouses. The bill eliminates a definition of spouse that refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife. Requirements concerning compensation to a surviving wife after the disability or death of a person employed at a military, air, or naval base outside the United States are revised to make surviving spouses eligible for such compensation. The bill makes similar revisions to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. The bill revises title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the SSAct to consolidate separate provisions for a wife's insurance benefits and a husband's insurance benefits into a single standard for a spouse's insurance benefits. Criminal penalties that currently apply to persons who threaten to kill, kidnap, or inflict bodily harm upon a former President's wife or widow are revised to apply to threats made to a former President's spouse or surviving spouse.

2. 1353), by striking ``wives'' and inserting ``spouses''.

2. 1353), by striking ``wives'' and inserting ``spouses''.

2. 1353), by striking ``wives'' and inserting ``spouses''.

2. 1353), by striking ``wives'' and inserting ``spouses''.

H.R.7964

Education

Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act or the STUDENT Act This bill requires loan disclosure forms for federal student loans to include the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment plan.

To require disclosure of the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of a loan for certain Federal student loans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act'' or the ``STUDENT Act''. SEC. 2. INTEREST DISCLOSURE. Section 433(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1083(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (18) and (19) as paragraphs (19) and (20), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (17) the following: ``(18) the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment plan;''. <all>

STUDENT Act

To require disclosure of the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of a loan for certain Federal student loans.

STUDENT Act Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act

Rep. Feenstra, Randy

R

IA

This bill requires loan disclosure forms for federal student loans to include the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment plan.

To require disclosure of the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of a loan for certain Federal student loans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act'' or the ``STUDENT Act''. SEC. 2. INTEREST DISCLOSURE. Section 433(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1083(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (18) and (19) as paragraphs (19) and (20), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (17) the following: ``(18) the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment plan;''. <all>

To require disclosure of the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of a loan for certain Federal student loans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act'' or the ``STUDENT Act''. SEC. 2. INTEREST DISCLOSURE. Section 433(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1083(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (18) and (19) as paragraphs (19) and (20), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (17) the following: ``(18) the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment plan;''. <all>

To require disclosure of the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of a loan for certain Federal student loans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act'' or the ``STUDENT Act''. SEC. 2. INTEREST DISCLOSURE. Section 433(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1083(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (18) and (19) as paragraphs (19) and (20), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (17) the following: ``(18) the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment plan;''. <all>

To require disclosure of the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of a loan for certain Federal student loans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Transparency for Understanding Decisions in Education Net Terms Act'' or the ``STUDENT Act''. SEC. 2. INTEREST DISCLOSURE. Section 433(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1083(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (18) and (19) as paragraphs (19) and (20), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (17) the following: ``(18) the total amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the loan based on a standard 10-year repayment plan;''. <all>

H.R.386

Transportation and Public Works

Safe Routes to School Expansion Act This bill expands eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program to include certain safety projects related to safe routes to school infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas. The bill increases the federal share for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to fund improvements for pedestrian or bicyclist safety, safety of people with disabilities, and safe routes to school infrastructure. DOT must also carry out a safe routes to school program for the benefit of children in primary, middle, and high schools.

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to funding for certain safety projects, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Routes to School Expansion Act''. SEC. 2. HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. Section 148 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (i) by striking clause (xviii) and inserting the following: ``(xviii) Safe Routes to School infrastructure related projects described in section 211(e).''; (ii) in clause (xxvi) by inserting ``or leading pedestrian intervals'' after ``beacons''; (iii) by redesignating clause (xxviii) as clause (xxix); (iv) by inserting after clause (xxvii) the following: ``(xxviii) Installation of infrastructure improvements, including sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, and bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas.''; and (v) in clause (xxix), as redesignated, by striking ``(xxvii)'' and inserting ``(xxviii)''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (10) through (12) as paragraphs (11) through (13), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: ``(10) Safety project under any other section.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `safety project under any other section' means a project carried out for the purposes of safety under any section of this title other than this section. ``(B) Inclusion.--The term `safety project under any other section' includes a project, consistent with the State strategic highway safety plan, that-- ``(i) promotes public awareness and informs the public regarding highway safety matters (including motorcycle safety and school bus stop safety); ``(ii) facilitates enforcement of traffic safety laws; and ``(iii) supports Safe Routes to School non- infrastructure projects, as described in section 211(e).''; and (D) in paragraph (12)(A), as so redesignated-- (i) in clause (ix) by striking ``and''; (ii) by redesignating clause (x) as clause (xi); and (iii) by inserting after clause (ix) the following: ``(x) State or local representatives of educational agencies to address Safe Routes to School and school bus safety; and''; (2) in subsection (c)(1)(A) by striking ``(11)'' and inserting ``(12)''; (3) in subsection (d)(2)(B)(i) by striking ``(11)'' and inserting ``(12)''; and (4) in subsection (e) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Flexible funding for safety projects under any other section.-- ``(A) In general.--To advance the implementation of a State strategic highway plan, a State may use not more than 25 percent of the amounts apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(3) for a fiscal year to carry out safety projects under any other section. ``(B) Other transportation and safety plans.-- Nothing in this paragraph requires a State to revise any State process, plan, or program in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph. ``(C) Effect of paragraph.-- ``(i) Requirements.--A project funded under this paragraph shall be subject to all requirements under this section that apply to a highway safety improvement project. ``(ii) Other apportioned programs.-- Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to amounts that may be obligated for non-infrastructure projects apportioned under any other paragraph of section 104(b).''. SEC. 3. FEDERAL SHARE PAYABLE. Section 120(c)(1) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``an improvement for pedestrian or bicyclist safety or safety of people with disabilities, Safe Routes to School improvements,'' after ``utility poles,''. SEC. 4. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 210 the following: ``Sec. 211. Safe routes to school program ``(a) Program.--The Secretary shall carry out a safe routes to school program for the benefit of children in primary, middle, and high schools. ``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the program shall be-- ``(1) to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; ``(2) to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; and ``(3) to facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools. ``(c) Use of Funds.--Amounts apportioned to a State under paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 104(b) may be used to carry out projects, programs, and other activities under this section. ``(d) Eligible Entities.--Projects, programs, and activities funded under this section may be carried out by eligible entities described under section 133(h)(4)(B) that demonstrate an ability to meet the requirements of this section. ``(e) Eligible Projects and Activities.-- ``(1) Infrastructure-related projects.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may obligate funds under this section for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure-related projects that will substantially improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school, including sidewalk improvements, traffic calming and speed reduction improvements, pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements, on-street bicycle facilities, off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities, secure bicycle parking facilities, and traffic diversion improvements in the vicinity of schools. ``(B) Location of projects.--Infrastructure-related projects under subparagraph (A) may be carried out on any public road or any bicycle or pedestrian pathway or trail in the vicinity of schools. ``(2) Noninfrastructure-related activities.--In addition to projects described in paragraph (1), a State may obligate funds under this section for noninfrastructure-related activities to encourage walking and bicycling to school, including-- ``(A) public awareness campaigns and outreach to press and community leaders; ``(B) traffic education and enforcement in the vicinity of schools; ``(C) student sessions on bicycle and pedestrian safety, health, and environment; ``(D) programs that address personal safety; and ``(E) funding for training, volunteers, and managers of safe routes to school programs. ``(3) Safe routes to school coordinator.--Each State receiving an apportionment under paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 104(b) shall use a sufficient amount of the apportionment to fund a full-time position of coordinator of the State's safe routes to school program. ``(4) Rural school district outreach.--A coordinator described in paragraph (3) shall conduct outreach to ensure that rural school districts in the State are aware of such State's safe routes to school program and any funds authorized by this section. ``(f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a project, program, or activity under this section shall be 100 percent. ``(g) Clearinghouse.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall maintain a national safe routes to school clearinghouse to-- ``(A) develop information and educational programs on safe routes to school; and ``(B) provide technical assistance and disseminate techniques and strategies used for successful safe routes to school programs. ``(2) Funding.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection using amounts authorized to be appropriated for administrative expenses under section 104(a). ``(h) Treatment of Projects.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, projects carried out under this section shall be treated as projects on a Federal-aid highway under chapter 1 of this title. ``(i) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: ``(1) In the vicinity of schools.--The term `in the vicinity of schools' means, with respect to a school, the area within bicycling and walking distance of the school (approximately 2 miles). ``(2) Primary, middle, and high schools.--The term `primary, middle, and high schools' means schools providing education from kindergarten through twelfth grade.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Repeal.--Section 1404 of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 1228-1230), and the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act, are repealed. (2) Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 210 the following: ``211. Safe routes to school program.''. <all>

Safe Routes to School Expansion Act

To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to funding for certain safety projects, and for other purposes.

Safe Routes to School Expansion Act

Rep. Brown, Anthony G.

D

MD

This bill expands eligibility under the Highway Safety Improvement Program to include certain safety projects related to safe routes to school infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas. The bill increases the federal share for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to fund improvements for pedestrian or bicyclist safety, safety of people with disabilities, and safe routes to school infrastructure. DOT must also carry out a safe routes to school program for the benefit of children in primary, middle, and high schools.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Routes to School Expansion Act''. 2. HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. ''; and (v) in clause (xxix), as redesignated, by striking ``(xxvii)'' and inserting ``(xxviii)''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (10) through (12) as paragraphs (11) through (13), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: ``(10) Safety project under any other section.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `safety project under any other section' means a project carried out for the purposes of safety under any section of this title other than this section. ``(B) Other transportation and safety plans.-- Nothing in this paragraph requires a State to revise any State process, plan, or program in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph. ``(ii) Other apportioned programs.-- Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to amounts that may be obligated for non-infrastructure projects apportioned under any other paragraph of section 104(b).''. 3. FEDERAL SHARE PAYABLE. SEC. 4. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. 211. ``(d) Eligible Entities.--Projects, programs, and activities funded under this section may be carried out by eligible entities described under section 133(h)(4)(B) that demonstrate an ability to meet the requirements of this section. ``(e) Eligible Projects and Activities.-- ``(1) Infrastructure-related projects.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may obligate funds under this section for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure-related projects that will substantially improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school, including sidewalk improvements, traffic calming and speed reduction improvements, pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements, on-street bicycle facilities, off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities, secure bicycle parking facilities, and traffic diversion improvements in the vicinity of schools. ``(4) Rural school district outreach.--A coordinator described in paragraph (3) shall conduct outreach to ensure that rural school districts in the State are aware of such State's safe routes to school program and any funds authorized by this section. ``(2) Funding.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection using amounts authorized to be appropriated for administrative expenses under section 104(a). ``(i) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: ``(1) In the vicinity of schools.--The term `in the vicinity of schools' means, with respect to a school, the area within bicycling and walking distance of the school (approximately 2 miles). ``(2) Primary, middle, and high schools.--The term `primary, middle, and high schools' means schools providing education from kindergarten through twelfth grade.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Repeal.--Section 1404 of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. (2) Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 210 the following: ``211.

This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Routes to School Expansion Act''. 2. HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. ''; and (v) in clause (xxix), as redesignated, by striking ``(xxvii)'' and inserting ``(xxviii)''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (10) through (12) as paragraphs (11) through (13), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: ``(10) Safety project under any other section.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `safety project under any other section' means a project carried out for the purposes of safety under any section of this title other than this section. ``(B) Other transportation and safety plans.-- Nothing in this paragraph requires a State to revise any State process, plan, or program in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph. ``(ii) Other apportioned programs.-- Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to amounts that may be obligated for non-infrastructure projects apportioned under any other paragraph of section 104(b).''. 3. FEDERAL SHARE PAYABLE. SEC. 4. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. 211. ``(e) Eligible Projects and Activities.-- ``(1) Infrastructure-related projects.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may obligate funds under this section for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure-related projects that will substantially improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school, including sidewalk improvements, traffic calming and speed reduction improvements, pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements, on-street bicycle facilities, off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities, secure bicycle parking facilities, and traffic diversion improvements in the vicinity of schools. ``(4) Rural school district outreach.--A coordinator described in paragraph (3) shall conduct outreach to ensure that rural school districts in the State are aware of such State's safe routes to school program and any funds authorized by this section. ``(2) Funding.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection using amounts authorized to be appropriated for administrative expenses under section 104(a). ``(2) Primary, middle, and high schools.--The term `primary, middle, and high schools' means schools providing education from kindergarten through twelfth grade.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Repeal.--Section 1404 of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. (2) Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 210 the following: ``211.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Routes to School Expansion Act''. 2. HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. ''; (ii) in clause (xxvi) by inserting ``or leading pedestrian intervals'' after ``beacons''; (iii) by redesignating clause (xxviii) as clause (xxix); (iv) by inserting after clause (xxvii) the following: ``(xxviii) Installation of infrastructure improvements, including sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, and bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas. ''; and (v) in clause (xxix), as redesignated, by striking ``(xxvii)'' and inserting ``(xxviii)''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (10) through (12) as paragraphs (11) through (13), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: ``(10) Safety project under any other section.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `safety project under any other section' means a project carried out for the purposes of safety under any section of this title other than this section. ``(B) Other transportation and safety plans.-- Nothing in this paragraph requires a State to revise any State process, plan, or program in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph. ``(ii) Other apportioned programs.-- Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to amounts that may be obligated for non-infrastructure projects apportioned under any other paragraph of section 104(b).''. 3. FEDERAL SHARE PAYABLE. SEC. 4. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. 211. ``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the program shall be-- ``(1) to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; ``(2) to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; and ``(3) to facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools. ``(d) Eligible Entities.--Projects, programs, and activities funded under this section may be carried out by eligible entities described under section 133(h)(4)(B) that demonstrate an ability to meet the requirements of this section. ``(e) Eligible Projects and Activities.-- ``(1) Infrastructure-related projects.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may obligate funds under this section for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure-related projects that will substantially improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school, including sidewalk improvements, traffic calming and speed reduction improvements, pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements, on-street bicycle facilities, off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities, secure bicycle parking facilities, and traffic diversion improvements in the vicinity of schools. ``(3) Safe routes to school coordinator.--Each State receiving an apportionment under paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 104(b) shall use a sufficient amount of the apportionment to fund a full-time position of coordinator of the State's safe routes to school program. ``(4) Rural school district outreach.--A coordinator described in paragraph (3) shall conduct outreach to ensure that rural school districts in the State are aware of such State's safe routes to school program and any funds authorized by this section. ``(g) Clearinghouse.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall maintain a national safe routes to school clearinghouse to-- ``(A) develop information and educational programs on safe routes to school; and ``(B) provide technical assistance and disseminate techniques and strategies used for successful safe routes to school programs. ``(2) Funding.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection using amounts authorized to be appropriated for administrative expenses under section 104(a). ``(i) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: ``(1) In the vicinity of schools.--The term `in the vicinity of schools' means, with respect to a school, the area within bicycling and walking distance of the school (approximately 2 miles). ``(2) Primary, middle, and high schools.--The term `primary, middle, and high schools' means schools providing education from kindergarten through twelfth grade.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Repeal.--Section 1404 of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 1228-1230), and the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act, are repealed. (2) Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 210 the following: ``211.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Routes to School Expansion Act''. 2. HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. ''; (ii) in clause (xxvi) by inserting ``or leading pedestrian intervals'' after ``beacons''; (iii) by redesignating clause (xxviii) as clause (xxix); (iv) by inserting after clause (xxvii) the following: ``(xxviii) Installation of infrastructure improvements, including sidewalks, crosswalks, signage, and bus stop shelters or protected waiting areas. ''; and (v) in clause (xxix), as redesignated, by striking ``(xxvii)'' and inserting ``(xxviii)''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (10) through (12) as paragraphs (11) through (13), respectively; (C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following: ``(10) Safety project under any other section.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `safety project under any other section' means a project carried out for the purposes of safety under any section of this title other than this section. ``(B) Inclusion.--The term `safety project under any other section' includes a project, consistent with the State strategic highway safety plan, that-- ``(i) promotes public awareness and informs the public regarding highway safety matters (including motorcycle safety and school bus stop safety); ``(ii) facilitates enforcement of traffic safety laws; and ``(iii) supports Safe Routes to School non- infrastructure projects, as described in section 211(e). ``(B) Other transportation and safety plans.-- Nothing in this paragraph requires a State to revise any State process, plan, or program in effect on the date of enactment of this paragraph. ``(ii) Other apportioned programs.-- Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to amounts that may be obligated for non-infrastructure projects apportioned under any other paragraph of section 104(b).''. 3. FEDERAL SHARE PAYABLE. SEC. 4. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM. 211. ``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the program shall be-- ``(1) to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; ``(2) to make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age; and ``(3) to facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools. ``(d) Eligible Entities.--Projects, programs, and activities funded under this section may be carried out by eligible entities described under section 133(h)(4)(B) that demonstrate an ability to meet the requirements of this section. ``(e) Eligible Projects and Activities.-- ``(1) Infrastructure-related projects.-- ``(A) In general.--A State may obligate funds under this section for the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure-related projects that will substantially improve the ability of students to walk and bicycle to school, including sidewalk improvements, traffic calming and speed reduction improvements, pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements, on-street bicycle facilities, off-street bicycle and pedestrian facilities, secure bicycle parking facilities, and traffic diversion improvements in the vicinity of schools. ``(B) Location of projects.--Infrastructure-related projects under subparagraph (A) may be carried out on any public road or any bicycle or pedestrian pathway or trail in the vicinity of schools. ``(2) Noninfrastructure-related activities.--In addition to projects described in paragraph (1), a State may obligate funds under this section for noninfrastructure-related activities to encourage walking and bicycling to school, including-- ``(A) public awareness campaigns and outreach to press and community leaders; ``(B) traffic education and enforcement in the vicinity of schools; ``(C) student sessions on bicycle and pedestrian safety, health, and environment; ``(D) programs that address personal safety; and ``(E) funding for training, volunteers, and managers of safe routes to school programs. ``(3) Safe routes to school coordinator.--Each State receiving an apportionment under paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 104(b) shall use a sufficient amount of the apportionment to fund a full-time position of coordinator of the State's safe routes to school program. ``(4) Rural school district outreach.--A coordinator described in paragraph (3) shall conduct outreach to ensure that rural school districts in the State are aware of such State's safe routes to school program and any funds authorized by this section. ``(f) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of a project, program, or activity under this section shall be 100 percent. ``(g) Clearinghouse.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall maintain a national safe routes to school clearinghouse to-- ``(A) develop information and educational programs on safe routes to school; and ``(B) provide technical assistance and disseminate techniques and strategies used for successful safe routes to school programs. ``(2) Funding.--The Secretary shall carry out this subsection using amounts authorized to be appropriated for administrative expenses under section 104(a). ``(h) Treatment of Projects.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, projects carried out under this section shall be treated as projects on a Federal-aid highway under chapter 1 of this title. ``(i) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: ``(1) In the vicinity of schools.--The term `in the vicinity of schools' means, with respect to a school, the area within bicycling and walking distance of the school (approximately 2 miles). ``(2) Primary, middle, and high schools.--The term `primary, middle, and high schools' means schools providing education from kindergarten through twelfth grade.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Repeal.--Section 1404 of SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59; 119 Stat. 1228-1230), and the item relating to such section in the table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act, are repealed. (2) Analysis.--The analysis for chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 210 the following: ``211.

H.R.5471

Labor and Employment

Health Freedom for All Act This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from issuing an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard requiring employers to ensure that their employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID-19 testing.

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a temporary standard with respect to COVID-19 vaccination or testing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Freedom for All Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARDS. (a) In General.--Section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) The Secretary may not issue an emergency temporary standard that requires an employer to ensure that employees of the employer have received a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID- 19 testing.''. (b) Application.--The amendment under subsection (a) shall not apply to any emergency temporary standard under section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) issued before September 23, 2021. Any emergency temporary standard described in paragraph (4) of such section issued after such date shall have no force or effect. <all>

Health Freedom for All Act

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a temporary standard with respect to COVID-19 vaccination or testing, and for other purposes.

Health Freedom for All Act

Rep. Tenney, Claudia

R

NY

This bill prohibits the Department of Labor from issuing an emergency temporary occupational safety or health standard requiring employers to ensure that their employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID-19 testing.

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a temporary standard with respect to COVID-19 vaccination or testing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Freedom for All Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARDS. (a) In General.--Section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) The Secretary may not issue an emergency temporary standard that requires an employer to ensure that employees of the employer have received a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID- 19 testing.''. (b) Application.--The amendment under subsection (a) shall not apply to any emergency temporary standard under section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) issued before September 23, 2021. Any emergency temporary standard described in paragraph (4) of such section issued after such date shall have no force or effect. <all>

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a temporary standard with respect to COVID-19 vaccination or testing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Freedom for All Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARDS. (a) In General.--Section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) The Secretary may not issue an emergency temporary standard that requires an employer to ensure that employees of the employer have received a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID- 19 testing.''. (b) Application.--The amendment under subsection (a) shall not apply to any emergency temporary standard under section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) issued before September 23, 2021. Any emergency temporary standard described in paragraph (4) of such section issued after such date shall have no force or effect. <all>

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a temporary standard with respect to COVID-19 vaccination or testing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Freedom for All Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARDS. (a) In General.--Section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) The Secretary may not issue an emergency temporary standard that requires an employer to ensure that employees of the employer have received a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID- 19 testing.''. (b) Application.--The amendment under subsection (a) shall not apply to any emergency temporary standard under section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) issued before September 23, 2021. Any emergency temporary standard described in paragraph (4) of such section issued after such date shall have no force or effect. <all>

To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a temporary standard with respect to COVID-19 vaccination or testing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Health Freedom for All Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY TEMPORARY STANDARDS. (a) In General.--Section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(4) The Secretary may not issue an emergency temporary standard that requires an employer to ensure that employees of the employer have received a COVID-19 vaccine or undergo COVID- 19 testing.''. (b) Application.--The amendment under subsection (a) shall not apply to any emergency temporary standard under section 8(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 657(c)) issued before September 23, 2021. Any emergency temporary standard described in paragraph (4) of such section issued after such date shall have no force or effect. <all>

H.R.1208

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021 This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance for the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area in New Jersey until September 30, 2036. The bill removes the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the heritage area.

To reauthorize the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF FUNDING LIMITATION; REAUTHORIZATION. (a) Removal of Funding Limitation.--Section 297G(a) of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle $1,000,000 for each fiscal year.''. (b) Reauthorization.--Section 297H of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) is amended by striking ``terminates on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``terminates on September 30, 2036''. <all>

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021

To reauthorize the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie

D

NJ

This bill extends the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance for the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area in New Jersey until September 30, 2036. The bill removes the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the heritage area.

To reauthorize the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF FUNDING LIMITATION; REAUTHORIZATION. (a) Removal of Funding Limitation.--Section 297G(a) of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle $1,000,000 for each fiscal year.''. (b) Reauthorization.--Section 297H of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) is amended by striking ``terminates on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``terminates on September 30, 2036''. <all>

To reauthorize the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF FUNDING LIMITATION; REAUTHORIZATION. (a) Removal of Funding Limitation.--Section 297G(a) of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle $1,000,000 for each fiscal year.''. (b) Reauthorization.--Section 297H of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) is amended by striking ``terminates on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``terminates on September 30, 2036''. <all>

To reauthorize the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF FUNDING LIMITATION; REAUTHORIZATION. (a) Removal of Funding Limitation.--Section 297G(a) of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle $1,000,000 for each fiscal year.''. (b) Reauthorization.--Section 297H of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) is amended by striking ``terminates on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``terminates on September 30, 2036''. <all>

To reauthorize the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF FUNDING LIMITATION; REAUTHORIZATION. (a) Removal of Funding Limitation.--Section 297G(a) of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle $1,000,000 for each fiscal year.''. (b) Reauthorization.--Section 297H of the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109-338, 120 Stat. 1844) is amended by striking ``terminates on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``terminates on September 30, 2036''. <all>

S.3578

Labor and Employment

Slave-Free Business Certification Act of 2022 This bill requires businesses with annual revenue greater than $500 million to audit their supply chains for labor practices or human trafficking activities that violate specified national or international standards and report the results to the Department of Labor.

To require certain businesses to disclose the use of forced labor in their direct supply chain, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Slave-Free Business Certification Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REQUIRED REPORTING ON USE OF FORCED LABOR FROM COVERED BUSINESS ENTITIES. (a) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) Covered business entity.--The term ``covered business entity'' means any issuer, as that term is defined in section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 (15 U.S.C. 77b(a)), that-- (A) has annual, worldwide gross receipts that exceed $500,000,000; and (B) is involved in the mining, production, or manufacture of goods for sale. (2) Forced labor.--The term ``forced labor'' means any labor practice or human trafficking activity in violation of national and international standards, including-- (A) International Labor Organization Convention No. 182; (B) the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.); and (C) any act that would violate the criminal provisions related to slavery and human trafficking under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, if the act had been committed within the jurisdiction of the United States. (3) Gross receipts.--The term ``gross receipts'' has the meaning given to the term in section 993(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (4) On-site service.--The term ``on-site service'' means any service work provided on the site of a covered business entity, including food service work and catering services. (5) On-site service provider.--The term ``on-site service provider'' means any entity that provides workers who perform, collectively, a total of not less than 30 hours per week of on- site services for a covered business entity. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Labor. (7) Supply chain.--The term ``supply chain'' means the end- to-end process for producing and transporting goods beginning at the point of origin through a point of distribution to the destination, inclusive of suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors. (b) Audit and Reporting Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, each covered business entity shall-- (A) conduct an audit of its supply chain, pursuant to the requirements of section 3, to investigate the presence or use of forced labor by the covered business entity or its suppliers, including by direct suppliers, secondary suppliers, and on-site service providers of the covered business entity; (B) submit a report to the Secretary containing the information described in paragraph (2) on the results of such audit and efforts of the covered business entity to eradicate forced labor from the supply chain and on-site services of the covered business entity; and (C)(i) publish the report described in subparagraph (B) on the public website of the covered business entity, and provide a conspicuous and easily understood link on the homepage of the website that leads to the report; or (ii) in the case of a covered business entity that does not have a public website, provide the report in written form to any consumer of the covered business entity not later than 30 days after the consumer submits a request for the report. (2) Required report contents.--Each report required under paragraph (1)(B) shall contain, at a minimum-- (A) a disclosure of the covered business entity's policies to prevent the use of forced labor by the covered business entity, its direct suppliers, and its on-site service providers; (B) a disclosure of what policies or procedures, if any, the covered business entity uses-- (i) for the verification of product supply chains and on-site service provider practices to evaluate and address risks of forced labor and whether the verification was conducted by a third party; (ii) to require direct suppliers and on- site service providers to provide written certification that materials incorporated into the product supplied or on-site services, respectively, comply with the laws regarding forced labor of each country in which the supplier or on-site service provider is engaged in business; (iii) to maintain internal accountability standards and procedures for employees or contractors of the covered business entity failing to meet requirements regarding forced labor; and (iv) to provide training on recognizing and preventing forced labor, particularly with respect to mitigating risks within the supply chains of products and on-site services of the covered business entity, to employees, including management personnel, of the covered business entity who have direct responsibility for supply chain management or on-site services; (C) a description of the findings of each audit required under paragraph (1)(A), including the details of any instances of found or suspected forced labor; and (D) a written certification, signed by the chief executive officer of the covered business entity, that-- (i) the covered business entity has complied with the requirements of this Act and exercised due diligence in order to eradicate forced labor from the supply chain and on-site services of the covered business entity; (ii) to the best of the chief executive officer's knowledge, the covered business entity has found no instances of the use of forced labor by the covered business entity or has disclosed every known instance of the use of forced labor; and (iii) the chief executive officer and any other officers submitting the report or certification understand that section 1001 of title 18, United States Code (popularly known as the ``False Statements Act''), applies to the information contained in the report submitted to the Secretary. (c) Report of Violations to Congress.--Each year, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report to Congress regarding the covered business entities that-- (1) have failed to conduct audits required under this Act for the preceding year or have been adjudicated in violation of any other provision of this Act; or (2) have been found to have used forced labor, including the use of forced labor in their supply chain or by their on- site service providers. SEC. 3. AUDIT REQUIREMENTS. (a) In General.--Each audit conducted under section 2(b)(1)(A) shall meet the following requirements: (1) Worker interviews.--The auditor shall-- (A) select a cross-section of workers to interview that represents the full diversity of the workplace, and includes, if applicable, men and women, migrant workers and local workers, workers on different shifts, workers performing different tasks, and members of various production teams; (B) if individuals under the age of 18 are employed at the facility of the direct supplier or on-site service provider, interview a representative group using age-sensitive interview techniques; (C) conduct interviews-- (i) off-site of the facility and during non-work hours for the worker; (ii) individually or in groups (except for purposes of subparagraph (B)); and (iii) using methods of communication that limit, to the greatest practicable extent, any reliance on devices or services provided to the worker by the covered business entity, supplier, or on-site service provider; (D) use audit tools to ensure that each worker is asked a comprehensive set of questions; (E) collect from interviewed workers copies of the workers' pay stubs, in order to compare the pay stubs with payment records provided by the direct supplier; (F) ensure that all worker responses are confidential and are never shared with management; and (G) interview a representative of the labor organization or other worker representative organization that represents workers at the facility or, if no such organization is present, attempt to interview a representative from a local worker advocacy group. (2) Management interviews.--The auditor shall-- (A) interview a cross-section of the management of the supplier, including human resources personnel, production supervisors, and others; and (B) use audit tools to ensure that managers are asked a comprehensive set of questions. (3) Required information.--The auditor shall-- (A) conduct a thorough review of information regarding the supplier or on-site service provider to provide tangible proof of compliance and to corroborate or find discrepancies in the information gathered through the worker and management interviews; and (B) review, at a minimum, the following information related to the supplier or on-site service provider: (i) Age verification procedures and documents. (ii) A master list of juvenile workers or information related to juvenile workers. (iii) Selection and recruitment procedures. (iv) Contracts with labor brokers, if any. (v) Worker contracts and employment agreements. (vi) Introduction program materials. (vii) Personnel files. (viii) Employee communication and training plans, including certifications provided to workers including skills training, worker preparedness, government certification programs, and systems or policy orientations. (ix) Collective bargaining agreements, including collective bargaining representative certification, descriptions of the role of the labor organization, and minutes of the labor organization's meetings. (x) Contracts with any security agency, and descriptions of the scope of responsibilities of the security agency. (xi) Payroll and time records. (xii) Production capacity reports. (xiii) Written human resources policies and procedures. (xiv) Occupational health and safety plans and records including legal permits, maintenance and monitoring records, injury and accident reports, investigation procedures, chemical inventories, personal protective equipment inventories, training certificates, and evacuation plans. (xv) Disciplinary notices. (xvi) Grievance reports. (xvii) Performance evaluations. (xviii) Promotion or merit increase records. (xix) Dismissal and suspension records of workers. (xx) Records of employees who have resigned. (xxi) Worker pay stubs. (4) Closing meeting with management.--The auditor shall hold a closing meeting with the management of the covered business entity to-- (A) report violations and nonconformities found in the facility; and (B) determine the steps forward to address and remediate any problems. (5) Report preparation.--The auditor shall prepare a full report of the audit, which shall include-- (A) a disclosure of the direct supplier's or on- site service provider's-- (i) documented processes and procedures that relate to eradicating forced labor; and (ii) documented risk assessment and prioritization policies as such policies relate to eradicating forced labor; (B) a description of the worker interviews, manager interviews, and documentation review required under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3); (C) a description of all violations or suspected violations by the direct supplier or on-site service provider of any forced labor laws of the United States or, if applicable, the laws of another country as described in section 2(b)(2)(B)(ii); and (D) for each violation described in subparagraph (C), a description of any corrective and protective actions recommended for the direct supplier consisting of, at a minimum-- (i) the issues relating to the violation and any root causes of the violation; (ii) the implementation of a solution; and (iii) a method to check the effectiveness of the solution. (b) Additional Requirements Relating to Audits.-- (1) No retaliation for audit cooperation.--A covered business entity or supplier, including a direct supplier, secondary supplier, or on-site service provider, shall not retaliate against any worker for participating in interviews under section 3(a)(1) or providing information necessary for the audit requirements under section 3(a)(3)(B) to the auditor. (2) Contract requirements.--Each covered business entity shall include, in any contract with a direct supplier or on- site service provider, a requirement that-- (A) the supplier or provider shall not retaliate against any worker for participating in an audit relating to forced labor; and (B) worker participation in an audit shall be protected through the same grievance mechanisms available to the worker available for any other type of workplace grievance. SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT. (a) Civil Damages.--The Secretary may assess civil damages in an amount of not more than $100,000,000 if, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary determines that a covered business entity has violated any requirement of section 2(b). (b) Punitive Damages.--In addition to damages under subsection (a), the Secretary may assess punitive damages in an amount of not more than $500,000,000 against an entity that is a covered business entity or supplier, including a direct supplier, secondary supplier, or on-site service provider, if, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary determines the entity-- (1) willfully violated any requirement of section 2(b); or (2) willfully violated section 3(b)(1). (c) Declarative or Injunctive Relief.--The Secretary may request the Attorney General institute a civil action for relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or any other appropriate order, in the district court of the United States for any district in which the covered business entity conducts business, whenever the Secretary believes that a violation of section 2(b) constitutes a hazard to workers. SEC. 5. REGULATIONS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate rules to carry out this Act. <all>

Slave-Free Business Certification Act of 2022

A bill to require certain businesses to disclose the use of forced labor in their direct supply chain, and for other purposes.

Slave-Free Business Certification Act of 2022

Sen. Hawley, Josh

R

MO

This bill requires businesses with annual revenue greater than $500 million to audit their supply chains for labor practices or human trafficking activities that violate specified national or international standards and report the results to the Department of Labor.

2. REQUIRED REPORTING ON USE OF FORCED LABOR FROM COVERED BUSINESS ENTITIES. 7101 et seq. ); and (C) any act that would violate the criminal provisions related to slavery and human trafficking under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, if the act had been committed within the jurisdiction of the United States. (3) Gross receipts.--The term ``gross receipts'' has the meaning given to the term in section 993(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (4) On-site service.--The term ``on-site service'' means any service work provided on the site of a covered business entity, including food service work and catering services. (7) Supply chain.--The term ``supply chain'' means the end- to-end process for producing and transporting goods beginning at the point of origin through a point of distribution to the destination, inclusive of suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors. (c) Report of Violations to Congress.--Each year, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report to Congress regarding the covered business entities that-- (1) have failed to conduct audits required under this Act for the preceding year or have been adjudicated in violation of any other provision of this Act; or (2) have been found to have used forced labor, including the use of forced labor in their supply chain or by their on- site service providers. 3. AUDIT REQUIREMENTS. (2) Management interviews.--The auditor shall-- (A) interview a cross-section of the management of the supplier, including human resources personnel, production supervisors, and others; and (B) use audit tools to ensure that managers are asked a comprehensive set of questions. (ii) A master list of juvenile workers or information related to juvenile workers. (iii) Selection and recruitment procedures. (vi) Introduction program materials. (ix) Collective bargaining agreements, including collective bargaining representative certification, descriptions of the role of the labor organization, and minutes of the labor organization's meetings. (x) Contracts with any security agency, and descriptions of the scope of responsibilities of the security agency. (xiii) Written human resources policies and procedures. (xiv) Occupational health and safety plans and records including legal permits, maintenance and monitoring records, injury and accident reports, investigation procedures, chemical inventories, personal protective equipment inventories, training certificates, and evacuation plans. (xvi) Grievance reports. (xvii) Performance evaluations. (xx) Records of employees who have resigned. (xxi) Worker pay stubs. ENFORCEMENT. (b) Punitive Damages.--In addition to damages under subsection (a), the Secretary may assess punitive damages in an amount of not more than $500,000,000 against an entity that is a covered business entity or supplier, including a direct supplier, secondary supplier, or on-site service provider, if, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary determines the entity-- (1) willfully violated any requirement of section 2(b); or (2) willfully violated section 3(b)(1). SEC. 5. REGULATIONS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate rules to carry out this Act.

2. REQUIRED REPORTING ON USE OF FORCED LABOR FROM COVERED BUSINESS ENTITIES. ); and (C) any act that would violate the criminal provisions related to slavery and human trafficking under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, if the act had been committed within the jurisdiction of the United States. (4) On-site service.--The term ``on-site service'' means any service work provided on the site of a covered business entity, including food service work and catering services. (7) Supply chain.--The term ``supply chain'' means the end- to-end process for producing and transporting goods beginning at the point of origin through a point of distribution to the destination, inclusive of suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors. 3. AUDIT REQUIREMENTS. (2) Management interviews.--The auditor shall-- (A) interview a cross-section of the management of the supplier, including human resources personnel, production supervisors, and others; and (B) use audit tools to ensure that managers are asked a comprehensive set of questions. (ii) A master list of juvenile workers or information related to juvenile workers. (iii) Selection and recruitment procedures. (vi) Introduction program materials. (ix) Collective bargaining agreements, including collective bargaining representative certification, descriptions of the role of the labor organization, and minutes of the labor organization's meetings. (x) Contracts with any security agency, and descriptions of the scope of responsibilities of the security agency. (xiii) Written human resources policies and procedures. (xvi) Grievance reports. (xx) Records of employees who have resigned. (xxi) Worker pay stubs. (b) Punitive Damages.--In addition to damages under subsection (a), the Secretary may assess punitive damages in an amount of not more than $500,000,000 against an entity that is a covered business entity or supplier, including a direct supplier, secondary supplier, or on-site service provider, if, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary determines the entity-- (1) willfully violated any requirement of section 2(b); or (2) willfully violated section 3(b)(1). SEC. 5. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate rules to carry out this Act.

2. REQUIRED REPORTING ON USE OF FORCED LABOR FROM COVERED BUSINESS ENTITIES. 7101 et seq. ); and (C) any act that would violate the criminal provisions related to slavery and human trafficking under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, if the act had been committed within the jurisdiction of the United States. (3) Gross receipts.--The term ``gross receipts'' has the meaning given to the term in section 993(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (4) On-site service.--The term ``on-site service'' means any service work provided on the site of a covered business entity, including food service work and catering services. (7) Supply chain.--The term ``supply chain'' means the end- to-end process for producing and transporting goods beginning at the point of origin through a point of distribution to the destination, inclusive of suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors. (c) Report of Violations to Congress.--Each year, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report to Congress regarding the covered business entities that-- (1) have failed to conduct audits required under this Act for the preceding year or have been adjudicated in violation of any other provision of this Act; or (2) have been found to have used forced labor, including the use of forced labor in their supply chain or by their on- site service providers. 3. AUDIT REQUIREMENTS. (2) Management interviews.--The auditor shall-- (A) interview a cross-section of the management of the supplier, including human resources personnel, production supervisors, and others; and (B) use audit tools to ensure that managers are asked a comprehensive set of questions. (3) Required information.--The auditor shall-- (A) conduct a thorough review of information regarding the supplier or on-site service provider to provide tangible proof of compliance and to corroborate or find discrepancies in the information gathered through the worker and management interviews; and (B) review, at a minimum, the following information related to the supplier or on-site service provider: (i) Age verification procedures and documents. (ii) A master list of juvenile workers or information related to juvenile workers. (iii) Selection and recruitment procedures. (iv) Contracts with labor brokers, if any. (vi) Introduction program materials. (ix) Collective bargaining agreements, including collective bargaining representative certification, descriptions of the role of the labor organization, and minutes of the labor organization's meetings. (x) Contracts with any security agency, and descriptions of the scope of responsibilities of the security agency. (xi) Payroll and time records. (xiii) Written human resources policies and procedures. (xiv) Occupational health and safety plans and records including legal permits, maintenance and monitoring records, injury and accident reports, investigation procedures, chemical inventories, personal protective equipment inventories, training certificates, and evacuation plans. (xvi) Grievance reports. (xvii) Performance evaluations. (xviii) Promotion or merit increase records. (xx) Records of employees who have resigned. (xxi) Worker pay stubs. ENFORCEMENT. (b) Punitive Damages.--In addition to damages under subsection (a), the Secretary may assess punitive damages in an amount of not more than $500,000,000 against an entity that is a covered business entity or supplier, including a direct supplier, secondary supplier, or on-site service provider, if, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary determines the entity-- (1) willfully violated any requirement of section 2(b); or (2) willfully violated section 3(b)(1). (c) Declarative or Injunctive Relief.--The Secretary may request the Attorney General institute a civil action for relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or any other appropriate order, in the district court of the United States for any district in which the covered business entity conducts business, whenever the Secretary believes that a violation of section 2(b) constitutes a hazard to workers. SEC. 5. REGULATIONS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate rules to carry out this Act.

To require certain businesses to disclose the use of forced labor in their direct supply chain, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. REQUIRED REPORTING ON USE OF FORCED LABOR FROM COVERED BUSINESS ENTITIES. 77b(a)), that-- (A) has annual, worldwide gross receipts that exceed $500,000,000; and (B) is involved in the mining, production, or manufacture of goods for sale. (2) Forced labor.--The term ``forced labor'' means any labor practice or human trafficking activity in violation of national and international standards, including-- (A) International Labor Organization Convention No. 182; (B) the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7101 et seq. ); and (C) any act that would violate the criminal provisions related to slavery and human trafficking under chapter 77 of title 18, United States Code, if the act had been committed within the jurisdiction of the United States. (3) Gross receipts.--The term ``gross receipts'' has the meaning given to the term in section 993(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (4) On-site service.--The term ``on-site service'' means any service work provided on the site of a covered business entity, including food service work and catering services. (7) Supply chain.--The term ``supply chain'' means the end- to-end process for producing and transporting goods beginning at the point of origin through a point of distribution to the destination, inclusive of suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors. (c) Report of Violations to Congress.--Each year, the Secretary shall prepare and submit a report to Congress regarding the covered business entities that-- (1) have failed to conduct audits required under this Act for the preceding year or have been adjudicated in violation of any other provision of this Act; or (2) have been found to have used forced labor, including the use of forced labor in their supply chain or by their on- site service providers. 3. AUDIT REQUIREMENTS. (2) Management interviews.--The auditor shall-- (A) interview a cross-section of the management of the supplier, including human resources personnel, production supervisors, and others; and (B) use audit tools to ensure that managers are asked a comprehensive set of questions. (3) Required information.--The auditor shall-- (A) conduct a thorough review of information regarding the supplier or on-site service provider to provide tangible proof of compliance and to corroborate or find discrepancies in the information gathered through the worker and management interviews; and (B) review, at a minimum, the following information related to the supplier or on-site service provider: (i) Age verification procedures and documents. (ii) A master list of juvenile workers or information related to juvenile workers. (iii) Selection and recruitment procedures. (iv) Contracts with labor brokers, if any. (vi) Introduction program materials. (vii) Personnel files. (ix) Collective bargaining agreements, including collective bargaining representative certification, descriptions of the role of the labor organization, and minutes of the labor organization's meetings. (x) Contracts with any security agency, and descriptions of the scope of responsibilities of the security agency. (xi) Payroll and time records. (xii) Production capacity reports. (xiii) Written human resources policies and procedures. (xiv) Occupational health and safety plans and records including legal permits, maintenance and monitoring records, injury and accident reports, investigation procedures, chemical inventories, personal protective equipment inventories, training certificates, and evacuation plans. (xv) Disciplinary notices. (xvi) Grievance reports. (xvii) Performance evaluations. (xviii) Promotion or merit increase records. (xix) Dismissal and suspension records of workers. (xx) Records of employees who have resigned. (xxi) Worker pay stubs. (4) Closing meeting with management.--The auditor shall hold a closing meeting with the management of the covered business entity to-- (A) report violations and nonconformities found in the facility; and (B) determine the steps forward to address and remediate any problems. (5) Report preparation.--The auditor shall prepare a full report of the audit, which shall include-- (A) a disclosure of the direct supplier's or on- site service provider's-- (i) documented processes and procedures that relate to eradicating forced labor; and (ii) documented risk assessment and prioritization policies as such policies relate to eradicating forced labor; (B) a description of the worker interviews, manager interviews, and documentation review required under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3); (C) a description of all violations or suspected violations by the direct supplier or on-site service provider of any forced labor laws of the United States or, if applicable, the laws of another country as described in section 2(b)(2)(B)(ii); and (D) for each violation described in subparagraph (C), a description of any corrective and protective actions recommended for the direct supplier consisting of, at a minimum-- (i) the issues relating to the violation and any root causes of the violation; (ii) the implementation of a solution; and (iii) a method to check the effectiveness of the solution. ENFORCEMENT. (b) Punitive Damages.--In addition to damages under subsection (a), the Secretary may assess punitive damages in an amount of not more than $500,000,000 against an entity that is a covered business entity or supplier, including a direct supplier, secondary supplier, or on-site service provider, if, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary determines the entity-- (1) willfully violated any requirement of section 2(b); or (2) willfully violated section 3(b)(1). (c) Declarative or Injunctive Relief.--The Secretary may request the Attorney General institute a civil action for relief, including a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or any other appropriate order, in the district court of the United States for any district in which the covered business entity conducts business, whenever the Secretary believes that a violation of section 2(b) constitutes a hazard to workers. SEC. 5. REGULATIONS. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate rules to carry out this Act.

H.R.183

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Collaboration Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program in states with the highest veteran populations to promote collaboration between the VA, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher learning. The VA shall emphasize collaboration with (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing disability compensation claims and appeals with the VA, and (2) educational institutions that provide veterans with pro bono legal assistance.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Collaboration Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON COLLABORATION WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning. In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall emphasize collaboration with-- (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing claims and appeals with the Department for disability compensation; and (2) educational institutions that provide pro bono legal assistance to veterans. (b) Metrics.--The Secretary shall establish metrics to determine which organizations and institutions provide the best service to veterans and seek to encourage such organizations and institutions to participate in the pilot program. (c) Location.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in States with the highest veteran populations, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Use of Social Media.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall use social media to promote the collaboration efforts carried out under the pilot program and to notify veterans of such collaborations. Quarterly reports will be provided to members of the Veterans' Affairs Committee that document the reach of the social media efforts and the number of veterans who use the program. (e) Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the end of a fiscal quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program, including the use of social media under subsection (d) and the number of veterans who receive administrative assistance from organizations and institutions through the program. <all>

Veterans Collaboration Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans.

Veterans Collaboration Act

Rep. Wittman, Robert J.

R

VA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program in states with the highest veteran populations to promote collaboration between the VA, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher learning. The VA shall emphasize collaboration with (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing disability compensation claims and appeals with the VA, and (2) educational institutions that provide veterans with pro bono legal assistance.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Collaboration Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON COLLABORATION WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning. In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall emphasize collaboration with-- (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing claims and appeals with the Department for disability compensation; and (2) educational institutions that provide pro bono legal assistance to veterans. (b) Metrics.--The Secretary shall establish metrics to determine which organizations and institutions provide the best service to veterans and seek to encourage such organizations and institutions to participate in the pilot program. (c) Location.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in States with the highest veteran populations, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Use of Social Media.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall use social media to promote the collaboration efforts carried out under the pilot program and to notify veterans of such collaborations. Quarterly reports will be provided to members of the Veterans' Affairs Committee that document the reach of the social media efforts and the number of veterans who use the program. (e) Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the end of a fiscal quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program, including the use of social media under subsection (d) and the number of veterans who receive administrative assistance from organizations and institutions through the program. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Collaboration Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON COLLABORATION WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning. In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall emphasize collaboration with-- (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing claims and appeals with the Department for disability compensation; and (2) educational institutions that provide pro bono legal assistance to veterans. (b) Metrics.--The Secretary shall establish metrics to determine which organizations and institutions provide the best service to veterans and seek to encourage such organizations and institutions to participate in the pilot program. (c) Location.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in States with the highest veteran populations, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Use of Social Media.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall use social media to promote the collaboration efforts carried out under the pilot program and to notify veterans of such collaborations. Quarterly reports will be provided to members of the Veterans' Affairs Committee that document the reach of the social media efforts and the number of veterans who use the program. (e) Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the end of a fiscal quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program, including the use of social media under subsection (d) and the number of veterans who receive administrative assistance from organizations and institutions through the program. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Collaboration Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON COLLABORATION WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning. In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall emphasize collaboration with-- (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing claims and appeals with the Department for disability compensation; and (2) educational institutions that provide pro bono legal assistance to veterans. (b) Metrics.--The Secretary shall establish metrics to determine which organizations and institutions provide the best service to veterans and seek to encourage such organizations and institutions to participate in the pilot program. (c) Location.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in States with the highest veteran populations, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Use of Social Media.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall use social media to promote the collaboration efforts carried out under the pilot program and to notify veterans of such collaborations. Quarterly reports will be provided to members of the Veterans' Affairs Committee that document the reach of the social media efforts and the number of veterans who use the program. (e) Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the end of a fiscal quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program, including the use of social media under subsection (d) and the number of veterans who receive administrative assistance from organizations and institutions through the program. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning that provide administrative assistance to veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Collaboration Act''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON COLLABORATION WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a two-year pilot program to promote and encourage collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning. In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall emphasize collaboration with-- (1) veterans service organizations that provide personnel with appropriate credentials to assist veterans in filing claims and appeals with the Department for disability compensation; and (2) educational institutions that provide pro bono legal assistance to veterans. (b) Metrics.--The Secretary shall establish metrics to determine which organizations and institutions provide the best service to veterans and seek to encourage such organizations and institutions to participate in the pilot program. (c) Location.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in States with the highest veteran populations, as determined by the Secretary. (d) Use of Social Media.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall use social media to promote the collaboration efforts carried out under the pilot program and to notify veterans of such collaborations. Quarterly reports will be provided to members of the Veterans' Affairs Committee that document the reach of the social media efforts and the number of veterans who use the program. (e) Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the end of a fiscal quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program, including the use of social media under subsection (d) and the number of veterans who receive administrative assistance from organizations and institutions through the program. <all>

H.R.2963

Taxation

VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2021 This bill (1) makes permanent the work opportunity tax credit with respect to qualified veterans, (2) revises tax credit eligibility requirements for documenting the status of veterans and their receipt of unemployment compensation, and (3) extends the payroll tax offset for such credit to certain for-profit employers. The Internal Revenue Service must make annual reports to Congress on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this bill in increasing the employment of veterans. The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to pay to each U.S. possession (i.e., American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) amounts equal to the losses to such possessions due to this bill.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF WORK OPPORTUNITY CREDIT FOR VETERANS. (a) In General.--Section 51(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The preceding sentence shall not apply in the case of amounts paid or incurred to a qualified veteran.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. SIMPLIFIED CERTIFICATION OF VETERAN STATUS. (a) In General.--Subparagraph (D) of section 51(d)(13) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(D) Pre-screening of qualified veterans.-- ``(i) In general.--Subparagraph (A) shall be applied without regard to subclause (II) of clause (ii) thereof in the case of an individual seeking treatment as a qualified veteran with respect to whom the pre-screening notice contains-- ``(I) qualified veteran status documentation, ``(II) qualified proof of unemployment compensation, and ``(III) an affidavit furnished by the individual stating, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided under subclauses (I) and (II) is true. ``(ii) Qualified veteran status documentation.--For purposes of clause (i), the term `qualified veteran status documentation' means any documentation provided to an individual by the Department of Defense or the National Guard upon release or discharge from the Armed Forces which includes information sufficient to establish that such individual is a veteran. ``(iii) Qualified proof of unemployment compensation.--For purposes of clause (i), the term `qualified proof of unemployment compensation' means, with respect to an individual, checks or other proof of receipt of payment of unemployment compensation to such individual for periods aggregating not less than 4 weeks (in the case of an individual seeking treatment under paragraph (3)(A)(iii)), or not less than 6 months (in the case of an individual seeking treatment under clause (ii)(II) or (iv) of paragraph (3)(A)), during the 1-year period ending on the hiring date.''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. CREDIT MADE AVAILABLE AGAINST PAYROLL TAXES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. (a) In General.--Section 52(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) in the heading by striking ``Tax-exempt Organizations'' and inserting ``Certain employers'', (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``qualified tax-exempt organizations'' in the heading and inserting ``certain employers'', and (B) by striking ``by qualified tax-exempt organizations'' in the text and inserting ``by certain employers''. (b) Credit Allowed to Certain For-Profit Employers.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 3111(e) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or a qualified for-profit employer'' after ``If a qualified tax-exempt organization''. (2) Qualified for-profit employer defined.--Paragraph (5) of section 3111(e) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the term `qualified for-profit employer' means, with respect to a taxable year, an employer not described in subparagraph (A), but only if-- ``(i) such employer does not have profits for any of the 3 taxable years preceding such taxable year, and ``(ii) such employer elects under section 51(j) not to have section 51 apply to such taxable year, and''. (3) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 3111(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking ``with respect to whom a credit would be allowable under section 38 by reason of section 51 if the organization were not a qualified tax-exempt organization''. (B) Paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 3111(e) of such Code are both amended by inserting ``or for-profit employer'' after ``employees of the organization'' each place it appears. (C) Section 3111(e)(3)(C) of such Code is amended by inserting ``in the case of a qualified tax-exempt organization,'' before ``by only taking into account''. (D) Section 3111(e)(4) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or for-profit employer'' after ``the organization''. (E) Section 3111(e)(5)(C) of such Code, as redesignated by paragraph (2), is amended to read as follows: ``(C) the term `qualified veteran' means a qualified veteran (within the meaning of section 51(d)(3)) with respect to whom a credit would be allowable under section 38 by reason of section 51 if the employer of such veteran were not a qualified tax- exempt organization or a qualified for-profit employer.''. (c) Transfers to Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b). Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such Trust Fund had such amendments not been enacted. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 5. REPORT. Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall report to the Congress on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the amendments made by sections 2, 3, and 4 in increasing the employment of veterans. Such report shall include the results of a survey, conducted, if needed, in consultation with the Veterans' Employment and Training Service of the Department of Labor, to determine how many veterans are hired by each employer that claims the credit under section 51, by reason of subsection (d)(1)(B) thereof, or 3111(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. SEC. 6. TREATMENT OF POSSESSIONS. (a) Payments to Possessions.-- (1) Mirror code possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States with a mirror code tax system amounts equal to the loss to that possession by reason of the amendments made by this Act. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. (2) Other possessions.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall pay to each possession of the United States which does not have a mirror code tax system the amount estimated by the Secretary of the Treasury as being equal to the loss to that possession that would have occurred by reason of the amendments made by this Act if a mirror code tax system had been in effect in such possession. The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to any possession of the United States unless such possession establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the possession has implemented (or, at the discretion of the Secretary, will implement) an income tax benefit which is substantially equivalent to the income tax credit in effect after the amendments made by this Act. (b) Coordination With Credit Allowed Against United States Income Taxes.--The credit allowed against United States income taxes for any taxable year under the amendments made by this Act to section 51 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to any person with respect to any qualified veteran shall be reduced by the amount of any credit (or other tax benefit described in subsection (a)(2)) allowed to such person against income taxes imposed by the possession of the United States by reason of this section with respect to such qualified veteran for such taxable year. (c) Definitions and Special Rules.-- (1) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this section, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. (2) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this section, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (3) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this section shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section. <all>

VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans, and for other purposes.

VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2021

Rep. Brownley, Julia

D

CA

This bill (1) makes permanent the work opportunity tax credit with respect to qualified veterans, (2) revises tax credit eligibility requirements for documenting the status of veterans and their receipt of unemployment compensation, and (3) extends the payroll tax offset for such credit to certain for-profit employers. The Internal Revenue Service must make annual reports to Congress on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this bill in increasing the employment of veterans. The bill directs the Department of the Treasury to pay to each U.S. possession (i.e., American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) amounts equal to the losses to such possessions due to this bill.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2021''. 2. (a) In General.--Section 51(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The preceding sentence shall not apply in the case of amounts paid or incurred to a qualified veteran.''. 3. SIMPLIFIED CERTIFICATION OF VETERAN STATUS. ``(iii) Qualified proof of unemployment compensation.--For purposes of clause (i), the term `qualified proof of unemployment compensation' means, with respect to an individual, checks or other proof of receipt of payment of unemployment compensation to such individual for periods aggregating not less than 4 weeks (in the case of an individual seeking treatment under paragraph (3)(A)(iii)), or not less than 6 months (in the case of an individual seeking treatment under clause (ii)(II) or (iv) of paragraph (3)(A)), during the 1-year period ending on the hiring date.''. (b) Credit Allowed to Certain For-Profit Employers.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 3111(e) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or a qualified for-profit employer'' after ``If a qualified tax-exempt organization''. (2) Qualified for-profit employer defined.--Paragraph (5) of section 3111(e) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the term `qualified for-profit employer' means, with respect to a taxable year, an employer not described in subparagraph (A), but only if-- ``(i) such employer does not have profits for any of the 3 taxable years preceding such taxable year, and ``(ii) such employer elects under section 51(j) not to have section 51 apply to such taxable year, and''. (c) Transfers to Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b). (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act. 5. REPORT. SEC. 6. TREATMENT OF POSSESSIONS. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. (2) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this section, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States.

2. (a) In General.--Section 51(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The preceding sentence shall not apply in the case of amounts paid or incurred to a qualified veteran.''. 3. SIMPLIFIED CERTIFICATION OF VETERAN STATUS. (b) Credit Allowed to Certain For-Profit Employers.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 3111(e) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or a qualified for-profit employer'' after ``If a qualified tax-exempt organization''. (2) Qualified for-profit employer defined.--Paragraph (5) of section 3111(e) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the term `qualified for-profit employer' means, with respect to a taxable year, an employer not described in subparagraph (A), but only if-- ``(i) such employer does not have profits for any of the 3 taxable years preceding such taxable year, and ``(ii) such employer elects under section 51(j) not to have section 51 apply to such taxable year, and''. (c) Transfers to Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act. 5. REPORT. SEC. 6. TREATMENT OF POSSESSIONS. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. (2) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this section, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2021''. 2. (a) In General.--Section 51(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The preceding sentence shall not apply in the case of amounts paid or incurred to a qualified veteran.''. 3. SIMPLIFIED CERTIFICATION OF VETERAN STATUS. ``(ii) Qualified veteran status documentation.--For purposes of clause (i), the term `qualified veteran status documentation' means any documentation provided to an individual by the Department of Defense or the National Guard upon release or discharge from the Armed Forces which includes information sufficient to establish that such individual is a veteran. ``(iii) Qualified proof of unemployment compensation.--For purposes of clause (i), the term `qualified proof of unemployment compensation' means, with respect to an individual, checks or other proof of receipt of payment of unemployment compensation to such individual for periods aggregating not less than 4 weeks (in the case of an individual seeking treatment under paragraph (3)(A)(iii)), or not less than 6 months (in the case of an individual seeking treatment under clause (ii)(II) or (iv) of paragraph (3)(A)), during the 1-year period ending on the hiring date.''. (b) Credit Allowed to Certain For-Profit Employers.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 3111(e) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or a qualified for-profit employer'' after ``If a qualified tax-exempt organization''. (2) Qualified for-profit employer defined.--Paragraph (5) of section 3111(e) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the term `qualified for-profit employer' means, with respect to a taxable year, an employer not described in subparagraph (A), but only if-- ``(i) such employer does not have profits for any of the 3 taxable years preceding such taxable year, and ``(ii) such employer elects under section 51(j) not to have section 51 apply to such taxable year, and''. (c) Transfers to Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b). Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such Trust Fund had such amendments not been enacted. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act. 5. REPORT. Such report shall include the results of a survey, conducted, if needed, in consultation with the Veterans' Employment and Training Service of the Department of Labor, to determine how many veterans are hired by each employer that claims the credit under section 51, by reason of subsection (d)(1)(B) thereof, or 3111(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. SEC. 6. TREATMENT OF POSSESSIONS. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. (c) Definitions and Special Rules.-- (1) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this section, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. (2) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this section, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VOW to Hire Heroes Extension Act of 2021''. 2. EXTENSION OF WORK OPPORTUNITY CREDIT FOR VETERANS. (a) In General.--Section 51(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``The preceding sentence shall not apply in the case of amounts paid or incurred to a qualified veteran.''. 3. SIMPLIFIED CERTIFICATION OF VETERAN STATUS. (a) In General.--Subparagraph (D) of section 51(d)(13) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(D) Pre-screening of qualified veterans.-- ``(i) In general.--Subparagraph (A) shall be applied without regard to subclause (II) of clause (ii) thereof in the case of an individual seeking treatment as a qualified veteran with respect to whom the pre-screening notice contains-- ``(I) qualified veteran status documentation, ``(II) qualified proof of unemployment compensation, and ``(III) an affidavit furnished by the individual stating, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided under subclauses (I) and (II) is true. ``(ii) Qualified veteran status documentation.--For purposes of clause (i), the term `qualified veteran status documentation' means any documentation provided to an individual by the Department of Defense or the National Guard upon release or discharge from the Armed Forces which includes information sufficient to establish that such individual is a veteran. ``(iii) Qualified proof of unemployment compensation.--For purposes of clause (i), the term `qualified proof of unemployment compensation' means, with respect to an individual, checks or other proof of receipt of payment of unemployment compensation to such individual for periods aggregating not less than 4 weeks (in the case of an individual seeking treatment under paragraph (3)(A)(iii)), or not less than 6 months (in the case of an individual seeking treatment under clause (ii)(II) or (iv) of paragraph (3)(A)), during the 1-year period ending on the hiring date.''. 4. CREDIT MADE AVAILABLE AGAINST PAYROLL TAXES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. (b) Credit Allowed to Certain For-Profit Employers.-- (1) In general.--Paragraph (1) of section 3111(e) of such Code is amended by inserting ``or a qualified for-profit employer'' after ``If a qualified tax-exempt organization''. (2) Qualified for-profit employer defined.--Paragraph (5) of section 3111(e) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A), by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C), and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph: ``(B) the term `qualified for-profit employer' means, with respect to a taxable year, an employer not described in subparagraph (A), but only if-- ``(i) such employer does not have profits for any of the 3 taxable years preceding such taxable year, and ``(ii) such employer elects under section 51(j) not to have section 51 apply to such taxable year, and''. (c) Transfers to Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b). Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such Trust Fund had such amendments not been enacted. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall apply to individuals who begin work for the employer after the date of the enactment of this Act. 5. REPORT. Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall report to the Congress on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the amendments made by sections 2, 3, and 4 in increasing the employment of veterans. Such report shall include the results of a survey, conducted, if needed, in consultation with the Veterans' Employment and Training Service of the Department of Labor, to determine how many veterans are hired by each employer that claims the credit under section 51, by reason of subsection (d)(1)(B) thereof, or 3111(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. SEC. 6. TREATMENT OF POSSESSIONS. Such amounts shall be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury based on information provided by the government of the respective possession of the United States. The preceding sentence shall not apply with respect to any possession of the United States unless such possession establishes to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the possession has implemented (or, at the discretion of the Secretary, will implement) an income tax benefit which is substantially equivalent to the income tax credit in effect after the amendments made by this Act. (c) Definitions and Special Rules.-- (1) Possession of the united states.--For purposes of this section, the term ``possession of the United States'' includes American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. (2) Mirror code tax system.--For purposes of this section, the term ``mirror code tax system'' means, with respect to any possession of the United States, the income tax system of such possession if the income tax liability of the residents of such possession under such system is determined by reference to the income tax laws of the United States as if such possession were the United States. (3) Treatment of payments.--For purposes of section 1324(b)(2) of title 31, United States Code, the payments under this section shall be treated in the same manner as a refund due from credit provisions described in such section.

H.R.6231

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study the feasibility and advisability of establishing a five-year pilot program to provide assistance to entities that provide aid to veterans applying for compensation for a service-connected disability, specifically by helping them substantiate their claims with independent medical examinations and opinions. The study must also assess the use of the VA disability benefits questionnaire forms to support the pilot program. Under the program, eligible entities are those that administer a non-VA medical residency or medical fellowship program in the United States (or a territory of the United States) and are accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a pilot program to support medical residency and fellowship programs that assist veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON POTENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST VETERANS. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the Sense of Congress that-- (1) the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors have contributed to a growing backlog of veterans needing medical disability examinations and opinions; (2) access to medical disability examinations and opinions is critical for veterans to receive disability compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs; (3) there remains a need to train non-Department of Veterans Affairs clinicians to understand and support the unique medical needs of disabled veterans; (4) veterans who are dissatisfied with medical disability examinations or opinions provided by employees or contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs may obtain and submit outside, independent disability evaluations; however, most veterans cannot afford to obtain such evaluations and most non- Department training clinicians are not familiar with the specific legal criteria and medical findings necessary to prepare adequate disability examination reports and opinions; and (5) clinics within non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical residency and fellowship programs are a potential resource to supplement the current medical disability examination and opinion system carried out by employees and contractors of the Department by-- (A) affording disabled veterans with another option for high-quality, outside, independent disability evaluations; and (B) providing non-Department clinicians with clinical training and experience necessary to understand the unique medical needs of disabled veterans. (b) Study Required.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study to assess the feasibility and advisability of-- (1) establishing the pilot program described in subsection (d); and (2) using the disability benefits questionnaire forms as described in subsection (d)(8) to support such program. (c) Report Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (b). (d) Pilot Program Described.-- (1) In general.--The pilot program described in this section is a pilot program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides assistance to eligible recipients to establish or maintain programs that assist veterans applying for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code, in substantiating their claims with independent medical examinations and opinions. (2) Eligible recipients.--For purposes of the pilot program, an eligible recipient would be an entity that-- (A) is administering a non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical residency or medical fellowship program in the United States or a territory of the United States; and (B) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. (3) Duration.--The Secretary would carry out the pilot program during the five-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program. (4) Grants.--The Secretary would carry out the pilot program through the award of grants to eligible recipients to establish or maintain programs as described in paragraph (1). (5) Competitive process.--The Secretary would establish a competitive process for the award of the grants under the pilot program. (6) Selection of grant recipients.--In awarding grants under the pilot program, the Secretary may give preference to an eligible recipient located in a rural area or an underserved area. (7) Use of grant funds.-- (A) In general.--Each eligible recipient receiving a grant under the pilot program would use the grant to establish or maintain a program as described in paragraph (1) in which medical residents or fellows provide pro bono medical examinations and opinions for the purposes described in that paragraph. (B) Requirements.--For each program established or maintained with amounts from a grant under the pilot program-- (i) medical residents and fellows would practice under the supervision of attending physicians in accordance with such supervisory requirements as the Secretary would prescribe in regulations; (ii) each attending physician providing such supervision would be in good standing with the medical licensing board of each State in which the attending physician is licensed; (iii) each medical resident and fellow would be in good standing with-- (I) the program established or maintained with amounts from the grant; and (II) the medical licensing board of each State in which the resident or fellow is licensed; (iv) each medical resident, fellow, and attending physician would undergo training that is substantially the same as or equivalent to training required for medical examiners of the Veterans Health Administration or contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs who conduct medical examinations for purposes of supporting claims for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; (v) medical residents would be in their second year or later of a medical residency; (vi) the program would not charge veterans fees for the services provided; (vii) the program would screen individual applicants who are veterans using such income eligibility criteria as the Secretary would prescribe in regulations; (viii) the recipient of the grant would, on an annual basis, provide the Secretary with an accounting of how the recipient has used and allocated grant funds; and (ix) the program would meet such other criteria as the Secretary may prescribe in regulations. (8) Forms.--The Secretary would provide to each recipient of a grant under the pilot program all current disability benefits questionnaire forms of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (9) Outreach.--The Secretary would, in partnership with veterans service organizations, implement an informative outreach program for veterans regarding the availability of services from programs established or maintained under the pilot program. (10) Rule of construction.-- (A) Voluntary participation.--Participation by any veteran in the pilot program would be voluntary. (B) Right to medical examination.--Administration of the pilot program would not be construed to invalidate or replace the right of a veteran to a medical examination provided by an employee or contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 5103A(d) of title 38, United States Code. (11) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) The term ``rural area'' means an area classified as ``rural'' by the Bureau of the Census. (B) The term ``underserved area'' means an area that meets one or more of the following criteria: (i) The area has a high proportion of individuals who have limited access to health care. (ii) The area has a high proportion of individuals who have limited access to legal services. (C) The term ``veterans service organization'' means an organization recognized by the Secretary for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code. <all>

Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a pilot program to support medical residency and fellowship programs that assist veterans, and for other purposes.

Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021

Rep. Neguse, Joe

D

CO

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study the feasibility and advisability of establishing a five-year pilot program to provide assistance to entities that provide aid to veterans applying for compensation for a service-connected disability, specifically by helping them substantiate their claims with independent medical examinations and opinions. The study must also assess the use of the VA disability benefits questionnaire forms to support the pilot program. Under the program, eligible entities are those that administer a non-VA medical residency or medical fellowship program in the United States (or a territory of the United States) and are accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. STUDY ON POTENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST VETERANS. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the Sense of Congress that-- (1) the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors have contributed to a growing backlog of veterans needing medical disability examinations and opinions; (2) access to medical disability examinations and opinions is critical for veterans to receive disability compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs; (3) there remains a need to train non-Department of Veterans Affairs clinicians to understand and support the unique medical needs of disabled veterans; (4) veterans who are dissatisfied with medical disability examinations or opinions provided by employees or contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs may obtain and submit outside, independent disability evaluations; however, most veterans cannot afford to obtain such evaluations and most non- Department training clinicians are not familiar with the specific legal criteria and medical findings necessary to prepare adequate disability examination reports and opinions; and (5) clinics within non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical residency and fellowship programs are a potential resource to supplement the current medical disability examination and opinion system carried out by employees and contractors of the Department by-- (A) affording disabled veterans with another option for high-quality, outside, independent disability evaluations; and (B) providing non-Department clinicians with clinical training and experience necessary to understand the unique medical needs of disabled veterans. (c) Report Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (b). (7) Use of grant funds.-- (A) In general.--Each eligible recipient receiving a grant under the pilot program would use the grant to establish or maintain a program as described in paragraph (1) in which medical residents or fellows provide pro bono medical examinations and opinions for the purposes described in that paragraph. (8) Forms.--The Secretary would provide to each recipient of a grant under the pilot program all current disability benefits questionnaire forms of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (9) Outreach.--The Secretary would, in partnership with veterans service organizations, implement an informative outreach program for veterans regarding the availability of services from programs established or maintained under the pilot program. (10) Rule of construction.-- (A) Voluntary participation.--Participation by any veteran in the pilot program would be voluntary. (11) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) The term ``rural area'' means an area classified as ``rural'' by the Bureau of the Census. (B) The term ``underserved area'' means an area that meets one or more of the following criteria: (i) The area has a high proportion of individuals who have limited access to health care.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. STUDY ON POTENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST VETERANS. (c) Report Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (b). (7) Use of grant funds.-- (A) In general.--Each eligible recipient receiving a grant under the pilot program would use the grant to establish or maintain a program as described in paragraph (1) in which medical residents or fellows provide pro bono medical examinations and opinions for the purposes described in that paragraph. (8) Forms.--The Secretary would provide to each recipient of a grant under the pilot program all current disability benefits questionnaire forms of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (9) Outreach.--The Secretary would, in partnership with veterans service organizations, implement an informative outreach program for veterans regarding the availability of services from programs established or maintained under the pilot program. (B) The term ``underserved area'' means an area that meets one or more of the following criteria: (i) The area has a high proportion of individuals who have limited access to health care.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. STUDY ON POTENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST VETERANS. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the Sense of Congress that-- (1) the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors have contributed to a growing backlog of veterans needing medical disability examinations and opinions; (2) access to medical disability examinations and opinions is critical for veterans to receive disability compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs; (3) there remains a need to train non-Department of Veterans Affairs clinicians to understand and support the unique medical needs of disabled veterans; (4) veterans who are dissatisfied with medical disability examinations or opinions provided by employees or contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs may obtain and submit outside, independent disability evaluations; however, most veterans cannot afford to obtain such evaluations and most non- Department training clinicians are not familiar with the specific legal criteria and medical findings necessary to prepare adequate disability examination reports and opinions; and (5) clinics within non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical residency and fellowship programs are a potential resource to supplement the current medical disability examination and opinion system carried out by employees and contractors of the Department by-- (A) affording disabled veterans with another option for high-quality, outside, independent disability evaluations; and (B) providing non-Department clinicians with clinical training and experience necessary to understand the unique medical needs of disabled veterans. (c) Report Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (b). (7) Use of grant funds.-- (A) In general.--Each eligible recipient receiving a grant under the pilot program would use the grant to establish or maintain a program as described in paragraph (1) in which medical residents or fellows provide pro bono medical examinations and opinions for the purposes described in that paragraph. (B) Requirements.--For each program established or maintained with amounts from a grant under the pilot program-- (i) medical residents and fellows would practice under the supervision of attending physicians in accordance with such supervisory requirements as the Secretary would prescribe in regulations; (ii) each attending physician providing such supervision would be in good standing with the medical licensing board of each State in which the attending physician is licensed; (iii) each medical resident and fellow would be in good standing with-- (I) the program established or maintained with amounts from the grant; and (II) the medical licensing board of each State in which the resident or fellow is licensed; (iv) each medical resident, fellow, and attending physician would undergo training that is substantially the same as or equivalent to training required for medical examiners of the Veterans Health Administration or contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs who conduct medical examinations for purposes of supporting claims for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; (v) medical residents would be in their second year or later of a medical residency; (vi) the program would not charge veterans fees for the services provided; (vii) the program would screen individual applicants who are veterans using such income eligibility criteria as the Secretary would prescribe in regulations; (viii) the recipient of the grant would, on an annual basis, provide the Secretary with an accounting of how the recipient has used and allocated grant funds; and (ix) the program would meet such other criteria as the Secretary may prescribe in regulations. (8) Forms.--The Secretary would provide to each recipient of a grant under the pilot program all current disability benefits questionnaire forms of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (9) Outreach.--The Secretary would, in partnership with veterans service organizations, implement an informative outreach program for veterans regarding the availability of services from programs established or maintained under the pilot program. (10) Rule of construction.-- (A) Voluntary participation.--Participation by any veteran in the pilot program would be voluntary. (11) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) The term ``rural area'' means an area classified as ``rural'' by the Bureau of the Census. (B) The term ``underserved area'' means an area that meets one or more of the following criteria: (i) The area has a high proportion of individuals who have limited access to health care.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a pilot program to support medical residency and fellowship programs that assist veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON POTENTIAL PILOT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST VETERANS. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the Sense of Congress that-- (1) the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors have contributed to a growing backlog of veterans needing medical disability examinations and opinions; (2) access to medical disability examinations and opinions is critical for veterans to receive disability compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs; (3) there remains a need to train non-Department of Veterans Affairs clinicians to understand and support the unique medical needs of disabled veterans; (4) veterans who are dissatisfied with medical disability examinations or opinions provided by employees or contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs may obtain and submit outside, independent disability evaluations; however, most veterans cannot afford to obtain such evaluations and most non- Department training clinicians are not familiar with the specific legal criteria and medical findings necessary to prepare adequate disability examination reports and opinions; and (5) clinics within non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical residency and fellowship programs are a potential resource to supplement the current medical disability examination and opinion system carried out by employees and contractors of the Department by-- (A) affording disabled veterans with another option for high-quality, outside, independent disability evaluations; and (B) providing non-Department clinicians with clinical training and experience necessary to understand the unique medical needs of disabled veterans. (c) Report Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to Congress a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection (b). (2) Eligible recipients.--For purposes of the pilot program, an eligible recipient would be an entity that-- (A) is administering a non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical residency or medical fellowship program in the United States or a territory of the United States; and (B) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. (3) Duration.--The Secretary would carry out the pilot program during the five-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program. (5) Competitive process.--The Secretary would establish a competitive process for the award of the grants under the pilot program. (6) Selection of grant recipients.--In awarding grants under the pilot program, the Secretary may give preference to an eligible recipient located in a rural area or an underserved area. (7) Use of grant funds.-- (A) In general.--Each eligible recipient receiving a grant under the pilot program would use the grant to establish or maintain a program as described in paragraph (1) in which medical residents or fellows provide pro bono medical examinations and opinions for the purposes described in that paragraph. (B) Requirements.--For each program established or maintained with amounts from a grant under the pilot program-- (i) medical residents and fellows would practice under the supervision of attending physicians in accordance with such supervisory requirements as the Secretary would prescribe in regulations; (ii) each attending physician providing such supervision would be in good standing with the medical licensing board of each State in which the attending physician is licensed; (iii) each medical resident and fellow would be in good standing with-- (I) the program established or maintained with amounts from the grant; and (II) the medical licensing board of each State in which the resident or fellow is licensed; (iv) each medical resident, fellow, and attending physician would undergo training that is substantially the same as or equivalent to training required for medical examiners of the Veterans Health Administration or contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs who conduct medical examinations for purposes of supporting claims for compensation under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; (v) medical residents would be in their second year or later of a medical residency; (vi) the program would not charge veterans fees for the services provided; (vii) the program would screen individual applicants who are veterans using such income eligibility criteria as the Secretary would prescribe in regulations; (viii) the recipient of the grant would, on an annual basis, provide the Secretary with an accounting of how the recipient has used and allocated grant funds; and (ix) the program would meet such other criteria as the Secretary may prescribe in regulations. (8) Forms.--The Secretary would provide to each recipient of a grant under the pilot program all current disability benefits questionnaire forms of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (9) Outreach.--The Secretary would, in partnership with veterans service organizations, implement an informative outreach program for veterans regarding the availability of services from programs established or maintained under the pilot program. (10) Rule of construction.-- (A) Voluntary participation.--Participation by any veteran in the pilot program would be voluntary. (B) Right to medical examination.--Administration of the pilot program would not be construed to invalidate or replace the right of a veteran to a medical examination provided by an employee or contractor of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 5103A(d) of title 38, United States Code. (11) Definitions.--In this subsection: (A) The term ``rural area'' means an area classified as ``rural'' by the Bureau of the Census. (B) The term ``underserved area'' means an area that meets one or more of the following criteria: (i) The area has a high proportion of individuals who have limited access to health care. (C) The term ``veterans service organization'' means an organization recognized by the Secretary for the representation of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, United States Code.

H.R.1235

Health

Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act This bill expressly prohibits health care providers and other entities involved in matching donated organs with recipients from denying or restricting an individual's access to organ transplants solely on the basis of the individual's disability, except in limited circumstances. Specifically, these entities may consider an individual's disability when making decisions about transplants only if a physician finds, based on an individualized evaluation, that the individual's physical or mental disability is medically significant to the provision of the transplant. A disability shall not be considered medically significant if the individual has an adequate support system in place to comply with transplant-related medical requirements. These entities must also make reasonable changes to their policies to make transplants and related care more available to individuals with disabilities. Aggrieved individuals may bring claims of discrimination to the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services or before a federal court. The bill provides for expedited resolutions of these claims.

To prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) The Americans with Disabilities Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in organ transplantation and the rationing of organs. (2) Despite these protections, there are findings and cases that show that individuals with disabilities are being denied organ transplants and related services solely based on the fact that they have a disability, as is documented by the National Council on Disability and others. (3) Sixteen States have crafted state level policy to prohibit organ transplant discrimination against individuals with disabilities, however, Federal action is required to protect Americans with disabilities and to enforce existing law regardless of the state in which they live. (4) Continuing cases of discrimination against individuals with disabilities calls for further clarity by Congress to which actions constitute discrimination within the existing legal context, which entities are covered, and the remedies available to individuals experiencing potential discrimination. (5) Licensed providers of health care services who perform organ transplants and related services in exchange for medical fees are engaging in an economic transaction with patients that occurs in or substantially impacts interstate commerce. (6) There are 11 geographic regions that are used for U.S. organ allocation with organs being transported across state lines for transplantation procedures. (7) Discrimination in organ transplantation limits individuals with disabilities from participating in a manner that allows equal access to interstate commerce. (8) The existence of arbitrary discrimination against individuals with disabilities in organ transplantation and related services burdens the flow of organs through legal channels of interstate commerce. (9) Congress is empowered to regulate and protect the instrumentalities of interstate commerce, persons, or things in interstate commerce, even though the threat may come only from intrastate activities. (10) Congress' commerce authority includes the power to regulate those activities having substantial relation to interstate commerce and activities that substantially affect interstate commerce. (11) Nothing in this bill shall be construed to limit or replace the scope of obligations imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, or any other applicable law. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act: (1) Anatomical gift.--The term ``anatomical gift'' means a donation of all or part of a human body that takes effect after the death of the donor for the purpose of transplantation or transfusion. (2) Auxiliary aids and services.--The term ``auxiliary aids and services'' includes-- (A) qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing impairments; (B) qualified readers, taped texts, or other effective methods of making visually delivered materials available to individuals with visual impairments; (C) provision of information in a format that is accessible for individuals with cognitive, neurological, developmental, or intellectual disabilities; (D) provision of supported decision-making services; and (E) acquisition or modification of equipment or devices. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) any licensed provider of health care services, including licensed health care practitioners, hospitals, nursing facilities, laboratories, intermediate care facilities, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, institutions for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and prison health centers; or (B) any entity responsible for matching anatomical gift donors to potential recipients. (4) Disability.--The term ``disability'' has the same meaning give such term in section 4 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (5) Organ transplant.--The term ``organ transplant'' means the transplantation or transfusion of a part of a human body into the body of another for the purpose of treating or curing a medical condition. (6) Qualified individual.--The term ``qualified individual'' means an individual who, with or without a support network, provision of auxiliary aids and services, or reasonable modifications to policies or practices, meets eligibility requirements for the receipt of an anatomical gift. (7) Reasonable modifications to policies or practices.--The term ``reasonable modifications to policies or practices'' include-- (A) communication with individuals responsible for supporting an individual with postsurgical and post- transplantation care, including medication; and (B) consideration of support networks available to the individual, including family, friends, and home and community-based services, including home and community- based services funded through medicaid, medicare, another health plan in which the individual is enrolled, or any program or source of funding available to the individual, in determining whether the individual is able to comply with posttransplant medical requirements. (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (9) Supported decision making.--The term ``supported decision making'' means the use of a support person to assist an individual in making medical decisions, communicate information to the individual, or ascertain an individual's wishes. Such term may include-- (A) the inclusion of the individual's attorney-in- fact, health care proxy, or any person of the individual's choice in communications about the individual's medical care; (B) permitting the individual to designate a person of their choice for the purposes of supporting that individual in communicating, processing information, or making medical decisions; (C) providing auxiliary aids and services to facilitate the individual's ability to communicate and process health-related information, including use of assistive communication technology; (D) providing information to persons designated by the individual, consistent with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, (4 U.S.C. 13 et seq.), and other applicable laws and regulations governing disclosure of health information; (E) providing health information in a format that is readily understandable by the individual; and (F) working with a court-appointed guardian or other individual responsible for making medical decisions on behalf of the individual, to ensure that the individual is included in decisions involving the health care of the individual and that medical decisions are in accordance with the individual's own expressed interests. (10) Support network.--The term ``support network'' means, with respect to a person, one or more individuals selected by the person or by the person and the guardian of the person, to provide assistance to that person or guidance to that person in understanding issues, making plans for the future, or making complex decisions, including the person's family, friends, unpaid supporters, religious congregations, and community centers. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION. (a) In General.--Subject to subsection (b), a covered entity may not, solely on the basis of a qualified individual's mental or physical disability-- (1) deem such individual ineligible to receive an anatomical gift or organ transplant; (2) deny such individual medical or related organ transplantation services, including evaluation, surgery, counseling, and postoperative treatment and care; (3) refuse to refer the individual to a transplant center or other related specialist for the purpose of evaluation or receipt of an organ transplant; (4) refuse to place an individual on an organ transplant waiting list, or placement of the individual at a lower- priority position on the list than the position at which the individual would have been placed if not for the disability of the individual; or (5) decline insurance coverage for such individual for any procedure associated with the receipt of an anatomical gift, including post-transplantation care if such procedure would be covered under such coverage for such individual if not for the disability of the individual. (b) Exception.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), a covered entity may take an individual's disability into account when making treatment or coverage recommendations or decisions, solely to the extent that the physical or mental disability has been found by a physician, following an individualized evaluation of the potential recipient, to be medically significant to the provision of the anatomical gift. The previous sentence shall not be treated as requiring referrals or recommendations for, or the performance of, medically inappropriate organ transplants. (2) Clarification.--If an individual has the necessary support system to provide reasonable assurance that the individual will comply with posttransplant medical requirements, the individual's inability to independently comply with those requirements may not be deemed to be medically significant for purposes of paragraph (1). (c) Reasonable Modifications.--A covered entity shall make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, or procedures of such entity if such modifications are necessary to make services such as transplantation-related counseling, information, coverage, or treatment available to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless the entity can demonstrate that making such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of such services. (d) Clarifications.-- (1) A covered entity shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that no qualified individual with a disability is denied services such as transplantation-related counseling, information, coverage, or treatment because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services, unless the entity can demonstrate that taking such steps would fundamentally alter the nature of the services being offered or would result in an undue burden. (2) A covered entity shall otherwise comply with the requirements of titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. (3) The provisions of this section apply to each part of the organ transplant process. SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT. (a) In General.--Any individual with a claim, with respect to a covered entity, to be (or to have been) subject to discrimination in violation of section 3-- (1) may bring such a claim to the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services for expedited resolution; and (2) whether or not such a claim is brought under paragraph (1) or a violation is found pursuant to paragraph (1), may bring a civil action before the appropriate Federal court for injunctive or other equitable relief, including the relief described in subsection (b), against such covered entity to enforce compliance of such covered entity with such section. (b) Relief Available.--The injunctive and equitable relief available in a civil action brought under subsection (a)(2), with respect to a covered entity, includes-- (1) requiring auxiliary aids or services to be made available by such entity; (2) requiring the modification of a policy, practice, or procedure of such entity; or (3) requiring facilities of such entity be made readily accessible and usable. (c) Expedited Review.--In the case of a civil action brought under subsection (a)(2), with respect to a covered entity, the Federal court before which such action is brought shall advance on its docket and expedite review and disposition of such action. (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section is intended to limit or replace available remedies under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 or any other applicable law. <all>

Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

To prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants.

Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act

Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime

R

WA

This bill expressly prohibits health care providers and other entities involved in matching donated organs with recipients from denying or restricting an individual's access to organ transplants solely on the basis of the individual's disability, except in limited circumstances. Specifically, these entities may consider an individual's disability when making decisions about transplants only if a physician finds, based on an individualized evaluation, that the individual's physical or mental disability is medically significant to the provision of the transplant. A disability shall not be considered medically significant if the individual has an adequate support system in place to comply with transplant-related medical requirements. These entities must also make reasonable changes to their policies to make transplants and related care more available to individuals with disabilities. Aggrieved individuals may bring claims of discrimination to the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services or before a federal court. The bill provides for expedited resolutions of these claims.

To prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (10) Congress' commerce authority includes the power to regulate those activities having substantial relation to interstate commerce and activities that substantially affect interstate commerce. (11) Nothing in this bill shall be construed to limit or replace the scope of obligations imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, or any other applicable law. 3. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) any licensed provider of health care services, including licensed health care practitioners, hospitals, nursing facilities, laboratories, intermediate care facilities, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, institutions for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and prison health centers; or (B) any entity responsible for matching anatomical gift donors to potential recipients. (4) Disability.--The term ``disability'' has the same meaning give such term in section 4 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (9) Supported decision making.--The term ``supported decision making'' means the use of a support person to assist an individual in making medical decisions, communicate information to the individual, or ascertain an individual's wishes. (2) Clarification.--If an individual has the necessary support system to provide reasonable assurance that the individual will comply with posttransplant medical requirements, the individual's inability to independently comply with those requirements may not be deemed to be medically significant for purposes of paragraph (1). (c) Reasonable Modifications.--A covered entity shall make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, or procedures of such entity if such modifications are necessary to make services such as transplantation-related counseling, information, coverage, or treatment available to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless the entity can demonstrate that making such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of such services. (3) The provisions of this section apply to each part of the organ transplant process. SEC. 5. (a) In General.--Any individual with a claim, with respect to a covered entity, to be (or to have been) subject to discrimination in violation of section 3-- (1) may bring such a claim to the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services for expedited resolution; and (2) whether or not such a claim is brought under paragraph (1) or a violation is found pursuant to paragraph (1), may bring a civil action before the appropriate Federal court for injunctive or other equitable relief, including the relief described in subsection (b), against such covered entity to enforce compliance of such covered entity with such section.

To prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants. 2. FINDINGS. (10) Congress' commerce authority includes the power to regulate those activities having substantial relation to interstate commerce and activities that substantially affect interstate commerce. 3. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) any licensed provider of health care services, including licensed health care practitioners, hospitals, nursing facilities, laboratories, intermediate care facilities, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, institutions for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and prison health centers; or (B) any entity responsible for matching anatomical gift donors to potential recipients. (4) Disability.--The term ``disability'' has the same meaning give such term in section 4 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (9) Supported decision making.--The term ``supported decision making'' means the use of a support person to assist an individual in making medical decisions, communicate information to the individual, or ascertain an individual's wishes. (c) Reasonable Modifications.--A covered entity shall make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, or procedures of such entity if such modifications are necessary to make services such as transplantation-related counseling, information, coverage, or treatment available to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless the entity can demonstrate that making such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of such services. (3) The provisions of this section apply to each part of the organ transplant process. SEC. 5. (a) In General.--Any individual with a claim, with respect to a covered entity, to be (or to have been) subject to discrimination in violation of section 3-- (1) may bring such a claim to the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services for expedited resolution; and (2) whether or not such a claim is brought under paragraph (1) or a violation is found pursuant to paragraph (1), may bring a civil action before the appropriate Federal court for injunctive or other equitable relief, including the relief described in subsection (b), against such covered entity to enforce compliance of such covered entity with such section.

To prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (2) Despite these protections, there are findings and cases that show that individuals with disabilities are being denied organ transplants and related services solely based on the fact that they have a disability, as is documented by the National Council on Disability and others. (6) There are 11 geographic regions that are used for U.S. organ allocation with organs being transported across state lines for transplantation procedures. (10) Congress' commerce authority includes the power to regulate those activities having substantial relation to interstate commerce and activities that substantially affect interstate commerce. (11) Nothing in this bill shall be construed to limit or replace the scope of obligations imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, or any other applicable law. 3. DEFINITIONS. (2) Auxiliary aids and services.--The term ``auxiliary aids and services'' includes-- (A) qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing impairments; (B) qualified readers, taped texts, or other effective methods of making visually delivered materials available to individuals with visual impairments; (C) provision of information in a format that is accessible for individuals with cognitive, neurological, developmental, or intellectual disabilities; (D) provision of supported decision-making services; and (E) acquisition or modification of equipment or devices. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) any licensed provider of health care services, including licensed health care practitioners, hospitals, nursing facilities, laboratories, intermediate care facilities, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, institutions for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and prison health centers; or (B) any entity responsible for matching anatomical gift donors to potential recipients. (4) Disability.--The term ``disability'' has the same meaning give such term in section 4 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (7) Reasonable modifications to policies or practices.--The term ``reasonable modifications to policies or practices'' include-- (A) communication with individuals responsible for supporting an individual with postsurgical and post- transplantation care, including medication; and (B) consideration of support networks available to the individual, including family, friends, and home and community-based services, including home and community- based services funded through medicaid, medicare, another health plan in which the individual is enrolled, or any program or source of funding available to the individual, in determining whether the individual is able to comply with posttransplant medical requirements. (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (9) Supported decision making.--The term ``supported decision making'' means the use of a support person to assist an individual in making medical decisions, communicate information to the individual, or ascertain an individual's wishes. 13 et seq. The previous sentence shall not be treated as requiring referrals or recommendations for, or the performance of, medically inappropriate organ transplants. (2) Clarification.--If an individual has the necessary support system to provide reasonable assurance that the individual will comply with posttransplant medical requirements, the individual's inability to independently comply with those requirements may not be deemed to be medically significant for purposes of paragraph (1). (c) Reasonable Modifications.--A covered entity shall make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, or procedures of such entity if such modifications are necessary to make services such as transplantation-related counseling, information, coverage, or treatment available to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless the entity can demonstrate that making such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of such services. (3) The provisions of this section apply to each part of the organ transplant process. SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT. (a) In General.--Any individual with a claim, with respect to a covered entity, to be (or to have been) subject to discrimination in violation of section 3-- (1) may bring such a claim to the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services for expedited resolution; and (2) whether or not such a claim is brought under paragraph (1) or a violation is found pursuant to paragraph (1), may bring a civil action before the appropriate Federal court for injunctive or other equitable relief, including the relief described in subsection (b), against such covered entity to enforce compliance of such covered entity with such section.

To prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (2) Despite these protections, there are findings and cases that show that individuals with disabilities are being denied organ transplants and related services solely based on the fact that they have a disability, as is documented by the National Council on Disability and others. (4) Continuing cases of discrimination against individuals with disabilities calls for further clarity by Congress to which actions constitute discrimination within the existing legal context, which entities are covered, and the remedies available to individuals experiencing potential discrimination. (6) There are 11 geographic regions that are used for U.S. organ allocation with organs being transported across state lines for transplantation procedures. (9) Congress is empowered to regulate and protect the instrumentalities of interstate commerce, persons, or things in interstate commerce, even though the threat may come only from intrastate activities. (10) Congress' commerce authority includes the power to regulate those activities having substantial relation to interstate commerce and activities that substantially affect interstate commerce. (11) Nothing in this bill shall be construed to limit or replace the scope of obligations imposed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, or any other applicable law. 3. DEFINITIONS. (2) Auxiliary aids and services.--The term ``auxiliary aids and services'' includes-- (A) qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing impairments; (B) qualified readers, taped texts, or other effective methods of making visually delivered materials available to individuals with visual impairments; (C) provision of information in a format that is accessible for individuals with cognitive, neurological, developmental, or intellectual disabilities; (D) provision of supported decision-making services; and (E) acquisition or modification of equipment or devices. (3) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) any licensed provider of health care services, including licensed health care practitioners, hospitals, nursing facilities, laboratories, intermediate care facilities, psychiatric residential treatment facilities, institutions for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and prison health centers; or (B) any entity responsible for matching anatomical gift donors to potential recipients. (4) Disability.--The term ``disability'' has the same meaning give such term in section 4 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. (5) Organ transplant.--The term ``organ transplant'' means the transplantation or transfusion of a part of a human body into the body of another for the purpose of treating or curing a medical condition. (7) Reasonable modifications to policies or practices.--The term ``reasonable modifications to policies or practices'' include-- (A) communication with individuals responsible for supporting an individual with postsurgical and post- transplantation care, including medication; and (B) consideration of support networks available to the individual, including family, friends, and home and community-based services, including home and community- based services funded through medicaid, medicare, another health plan in which the individual is enrolled, or any program or source of funding available to the individual, in determining whether the individual is able to comply with posttransplant medical requirements. (8) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. (9) Supported decision making.--The term ``supported decision making'' means the use of a support person to assist an individual in making medical decisions, communicate information to the individual, or ascertain an individual's wishes. 13 et seq. ), and other applicable laws and regulations governing disclosure of health information; (E) providing health information in a format that is readily understandable by the individual; and (F) working with a court-appointed guardian or other individual responsible for making medical decisions on behalf of the individual, to ensure that the individual is included in decisions involving the health care of the individual and that medical decisions are in accordance with the individual's own expressed interests. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION. The previous sentence shall not be treated as requiring referrals or recommendations for, or the performance of, medically inappropriate organ transplants. (2) Clarification.--If an individual has the necessary support system to provide reasonable assurance that the individual will comply with posttransplant medical requirements, the individual's inability to independently comply with those requirements may not be deemed to be medically significant for purposes of paragraph (1). (c) Reasonable Modifications.--A covered entity shall make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, or procedures of such entity if such modifications are necessary to make services such as transplantation-related counseling, information, coverage, or treatment available to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless the entity can demonstrate that making such modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of such services. (3) The provisions of this section apply to each part of the organ transplant process. SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT. (a) In General.--Any individual with a claim, with respect to a covered entity, to be (or to have been) subject to discrimination in violation of section 3-- (1) may bring such a claim to the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services for expedited resolution; and (2) whether or not such a claim is brought under paragraph (1) or a violation is found pursuant to paragraph (1), may bring a civil action before the appropriate Federal court for injunctive or other equitable relief, including the relief described in subsection (b), against such covered entity to enforce compliance of such covered entity with such section.

H.R.6801

Transportation and Public Works

Negating Neighborhood Noise Act This bill permits the use of funds from the Highway Trust Fund to construct certain Type II noise barriers along federal-aid highways. The bill also makes the planning, design, preservation, or construction of such noise barriers eligible for surface transportation block grant program funding. The Department of Transportation must ensure such noise barriers may be used as multipurpose noise barriers. Multipurpose noise barrier is defined as any noise barrier that provides a secondary beneficial use, including a barrier that hosts or accommodates renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, or broadband infrastructure and conduits.

To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to permit the construction of certain noise barriers with funds from the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Negating Neighborhood Noise Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING USE OF HIGHWAY TRUST FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN NOISE BARRIERS. Section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) General rule.--No funds made available out of the Highway Trust Fund may be used to construct a Type II noise barrier (as defined by section 772.5 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations) pursuant to subsections (h) and (i) of section 109 of title 23, United States Code. ``(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to construction or preservation of a Type II noise barrier if such a barrier-- ``(A) was not part of a project approved by the Secretary before November 28, 1995; ``(B) is proposed along lands that were developed or were under substantial construction before approval of the acquisition of the rights-of-ways for, or construction of, the existing highway; or ``(C) as determined and applied by the Secretary, separates a highway or other noise corridor from a group of structures of which the majority of such structures closest to the highway or noise corridor-- ``(i) are residential in nature; and ``(ii) are at least 10 years old as of the date of the proposal of the barrier project.''. SEC. 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b) by adding at the end the following: ``(25) Planning, design, preservation, or construction of a Type II noise barrier (as described in section 772.5 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations) and consistent with the requirements of section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note).''; and (2) in subsection (c)(2) by striking ``and paragraph (23)'' and inserting ``, paragraph (23), and paragraph (25)''. SEC. 4. MULTIPURPOSE NOISE BARRIERS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that a noise barrier constructed or preserved under section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) or with funds made available under title 23, United States Code, may be a multipurpose noise barrier. (b) State Approval.--A State, on behalf of the Secretary, may approve accommodation of a secondary beneficial use on a noise barrier within a right-of-way on a Federal-aid highway. (c) Definitions.-- (1) Multipurpose noise barrier.--The term ``multipurpose noise barrier'' means any noise barrier that provides a secondary beneficial use, including a barrier that hosts or accommodates renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, or broadband infrastructure and conduit. (2) Secondary beneficial use.--The term ``secondary beneficial use'' means an environmental, economic, or social benefit in addition to highway noise mitigation. SEC. 5. AESTHETICS. A project sponsor constructing or preserving a noise barrier under section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) or with funds made available under title 23, United States Code, shall consider the aesthetics of the proposed noise barrier, consistent with the latest version of the Noise Barrier Design Handbook published by the Federal Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation. <all>

Negating Neighborhood Noise Act

To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to permit the construction of certain noise barriers with funds from the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

Negating Neighborhood Noise Act

Rep. Williams, Nikema

D

GA

This bill permits the use of funds from the Highway Trust Fund to construct certain Type II noise barriers along federal-aid highways. The bill also makes the planning, design, preservation, or construction of such noise barriers eligible for surface transportation block grant program funding. The Department of Transportation must ensure such noise barriers may be used as multipurpose noise barriers. Multipurpose noise barrier is defined as any noise barrier that provides a secondary beneficial use, including a barrier that hosts or accommodates renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, or broadband infrastructure and conduits.

To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to permit the construction of certain noise barriers with funds from the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Negating Neighborhood Noise Act''. 2. PERMITTING USE OF HIGHWAY TRUST FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN NOISE BARRIERS. Section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) General rule.--No funds made available out of the Highway Trust Fund may be used to construct a Type II noise barrier (as defined by section 772.5 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations) pursuant to subsections (h) and (i) of section 109 of title 23, United States Code. ``(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to construction or preservation of a Type II noise barrier if such a barrier-- ``(A) was not part of a project approved by the Secretary before November 28, 1995; ``(B) is proposed along lands that were developed or were under substantial construction before approval of the acquisition of the rights-of-ways for, or construction of, the existing highway; or ``(C) as determined and applied by the Secretary, separates a highway or other noise corridor from a group of structures of which the majority of such structures closest to the highway or noise corridor-- ``(i) are residential in nature; and ``(ii) are at least 10 years old as of the date of the proposal of the barrier project.''. 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. 109 note). ''; and (2) in subsection (c)(2) by striking ``and paragraph (23)'' and inserting ``, paragraph (23), and paragraph (25)''. 4. MULTIPURPOSE NOISE BARRIERS. (b) State Approval.--A State, on behalf of the Secretary, may approve accommodation of a secondary beneficial use on a noise barrier within a right-of-way on a Federal-aid highway. (c) Definitions.-- (1) Multipurpose noise barrier.--The term ``multipurpose noise barrier'' means any noise barrier that provides a secondary beneficial use, including a barrier that hosts or accommodates renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, or broadband infrastructure and conduit. (2) Secondary beneficial use.--The term ``secondary beneficial use'' means an environmental, economic, or social benefit in addition to highway noise mitigation. SEC. 5. AESTHETICS. A project sponsor constructing or preserving a noise barrier under section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) or with funds made available under title 23, United States Code, shall consider the aesthetics of the proposed noise barrier, consistent with the latest version of the Noise Barrier Design Handbook published by the Federal Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Negating Neighborhood Noise Act''. 2. PERMITTING USE OF HIGHWAY TRUST FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN NOISE BARRIERS. Section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) General rule.--No funds made available out of the Highway Trust Fund may be used to construct a Type II noise barrier (as defined by section 772.5 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations) pursuant to subsections (h) and (i) of section 109 of title 23, United States Code. ``(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to construction or preservation of a Type II noise barrier if such a barrier-- ``(A) was not part of a project approved by the Secretary before November 28, 1995; ``(B) is proposed along lands that were developed or were under substantial construction before approval of the acquisition of the rights-of-ways for, or construction of, the existing highway; or ``(C) as determined and applied by the Secretary, separates a highway or other noise corridor from a group of structures of which the majority of such structures closest to the highway or noise corridor-- ``(i) are residential in nature; and ``(ii) are at least 10 years old as of the date of the proposal of the barrier project.''. 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. 109 note). ''; and (2) in subsection (c)(2) by striking ``and paragraph (23)'' and inserting ``, paragraph (23), and paragraph (25)''. 4. MULTIPURPOSE NOISE BARRIERS. (b) State Approval.--A State, on behalf of the Secretary, may approve accommodation of a secondary beneficial use on a noise barrier within a right-of-way on a Federal-aid highway. (c) Definitions.-- (1) Multipurpose noise barrier.--The term ``multipurpose noise barrier'' means any noise barrier that provides a secondary beneficial use, including a barrier that hosts or accommodates renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, or broadband infrastructure and conduit. SEC. 5. AESTHETICS.

To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to permit the construction of certain noise barriers with funds from the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Negating Neighborhood Noise Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING USE OF HIGHWAY TRUST FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN NOISE BARRIERS. Section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) General rule.--No funds made available out of the Highway Trust Fund may be used to construct a Type II noise barrier (as defined by section 772.5 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations) pursuant to subsections (h) and (i) of section 109 of title 23, United States Code. ``(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to construction or preservation of a Type II noise barrier if such a barrier-- ``(A) was not part of a project approved by the Secretary before November 28, 1995; ``(B) is proposed along lands that were developed or were under substantial construction before approval of the acquisition of the rights-of-ways for, or construction of, the existing highway; or ``(C) as determined and applied by the Secretary, separates a highway or other noise corridor from a group of structures of which the majority of such structures closest to the highway or noise corridor-- ``(i) are residential in nature; and ``(ii) are at least 10 years old as of the date of the proposal of the barrier project.''. SEC. 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b) by adding at the end the following: ``(25) Planning, design, preservation, or construction of a Type II noise barrier (as described in section 772.5 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations) and consistent with the requirements of section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note).''; and (2) in subsection (c)(2) by striking ``and paragraph (23)'' and inserting ``, paragraph (23), and paragraph (25)''. SEC. 4. MULTIPURPOSE NOISE BARRIERS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that a noise barrier constructed or preserved under section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) or with funds made available under title 23, United States Code, may be a multipurpose noise barrier. (b) State Approval.--A State, on behalf of the Secretary, may approve accommodation of a secondary beneficial use on a noise barrier within a right-of-way on a Federal-aid highway. (c) Definitions.-- (1) Multipurpose noise barrier.--The term ``multipurpose noise barrier'' means any noise barrier that provides a secondary beneficial use, including a barrier that hosts or accommodates renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, or broadband infrastructure and conduit. (2) Secondary beneficial use.--The term ``secondary beneficial use'' means an environmental, economic, or social benefit in addition to highway noise mitigation. SEC. 5. AESTHETICS. A project sponsor constructing or preserving a noise barrier under section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) or with funds made available under title 23, United States Code, shall consider the aesthetics of the proposed noise barrier, consistent with the latest version of the Noise Barrier Design Handbook published by the Federal Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation. <all>

To amend the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 to permit the construction of certain noise barriers with funds from the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Negating Neighborhood Noise Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING USE OF HIGHWAY TRUST FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN NOISE BARRIERS. Section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) is amended to read as follows: ``(1) General rule.--No funds made available out of the Highway Trust Fund may be used to construct a Type II noise barrier (as defined by section 772.5 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations) pursuant to subsections (h) and (i) of section 109 of title 23, United States Code. ``(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to construction or preservation of a Type II noise barrier if such a barrier-- ``(A) was not part of a project approved by the Secretary before November 28, 1995; ``(B) is proposed along lands that were developed or were under substantial construction before approval of the acquisition of the rights-of-ways for, or construction of, the existing highway; or ``(C) as determined and applied by the Secretary, separates a highway or other noise corridor from a group of structures of which the majority of such structures closest to the highway or noise corridor-- ``(i) are residential in nature; and ``(ii) are at least 10 years old as of the date of the proposal of the barrier project.''. SEC. 3. ELIGIBILITY FOR SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Section 133 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b) by adding at the end the following: ``(25) Planning, design, preservation, or construction of a Type II noise barrier (as described in section 772.5 of title 23, Code of Federal Regulations) and consistent with the requirements of section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note).''; and (2) in subsection (c)(2) by striking ``and paragraph (23)'' and inserting ``, paragraph (23), and paragraph (25)''. SEC. 4. MULTIPURPOSE NOISE BARRIERS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Transportation shall ensure that a noise barrier constructed or preserved under section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) or with funds made available under title 23, United States Code, may be a multipurpose noise barrier. (b) State Approval.--A State, on behalf of the Secretary, may approve accommodation of a secondary beneficial use on a noise barrier within a right-of-way on a Federal-aid highway. (c) Definitions.-- (1) Multipurpose noise barrier.--The term ``multipurpose noise barrier'' means any noise barrier that provides a secondary beneficial use, including a barrier that hosts or accommodates renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, or broadband infrastructure and conduit. (2) Secondary beneficial use.--The term ``secondary beneficial use'' means an environmental, economic, or social benefit in addition to highway noise mitigation. SEC. 5. AESTHETICS. A project sponsor constructing or preserving a noise barrier under section 339(b) of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 (23 U.S.C. 109 note) or with funds made available under title 23, United States Code, shall consider the aesthetics of the proposed noise barrier, consistent with the latest version of the Noise Barrier Design Handbook published by the Federal Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation. <all>

H.R.150

Government Operations and Politics

Workers' Memorial Day This bill establishes Workers' Memorial Day as a federal holiday.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers' Memorial Day as a Federal holiday. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Workers' Memorial Day''. SEC. 2. WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY. Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the following: ``Workers' Memorial Day.''. <all>

Workers’ Memorial Day

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers' Memorial Day as a Federal holiday.

Workers’ Memorial Day

Rep. Norcross, Donald

D

NJ

This bill establishes Workers' Memorial Day as a federal holiday.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers' Memorial Day as a Federal holiday. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Workers' Memorial Day''. SEC. 2. WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY. Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the following: ``Workers' Memorial Day.''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers' Memorial Day as a Federal holiday. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Workers' Memorial Day''. SEC. 2. WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY. Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the following: ``Workers' Memorial Day.''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers' Memorial Day as a Federal holiday. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Workers' Memorial Day''. SEC. 2. WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY. Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the following: ``Workers' Memorial Day.''. <all>

To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers' Memorial Day as a Federal holiday. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Workers' Memorial Day''. SEC. 2. WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY. Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the following: ``Workers' Memorial Day.''. <all>

H.R.7546

Crime and Law Enforcement

Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain human trafficking offenses that occur in a school zone or on or within 1,000 feet of a premises on which a school-sponsored activity is taking place.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for human trafficking in a school zone, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Child sex trafficking can have devastating immediate and long-term consequences, including health impacts, psychological and physical trauma, and even death. (2) While any child can be targeted by a trafficker, research, data, survivors' lived experiences, and expertise have revealed that traffickers often target vulnerable youth who lack strong support networks, supervision, care, or basic necessities, have low self-esteem, have experienced violence in the past, are experiencing homelessness, are experiencing academic difficulties, or are marginalized by society, and lure them into forced labor and prostitution and other forms of sexual exploitation. Traffickers are masters of manipulation and prey upon vulnerabilities using psychological pressure, intimidation, and drugs to control and sexually exploit the child for their benefit. (3) The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has received reports of child sex trafficking in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. These reports include incidents occurring in every type of community, including suburban, rural, urban, and Tribal lands. In 2021, NCMEC received more than 17,200 reports of possible child sex trafficking. (4) Of 22,326 trafficking victims and survivors identified through contacts with the National Human Trafficking Hotline in 2019, at least 5,359 were under age 18. (5) Many underage victims of sex trafficking are students in the United States school system. No community, school, socioeconomic group, or student demographic is immune. (6) While the internet and social media make up the majority of first encounters, traffickers regularly find young people in shopping malls, through friends, at bus stops, and at schools. Specifically, traffickers systematically target vulnerable children and youth by frequenting locations where young people congregate, including schools. They also use peers or classmates, who befriend the target and slowly groom them for the trafficker by bringing the young person along to parties and other activities. (7) A 2018 survey reported that 55 percent of young sex trafficking survivors in Texas were trafficked while at school or school activities and 60 percent of trafficked adults say they were first groomed and solicited for trafficking on school campuses. (8) Schools can and should be safe havens for students. Schools are best positioned to identify and report suspected trafficking and connect affected students to critical services. Students are more likely to report instances of sex trafficking, attempted sex trafficking, or grooming for the purposes of sex trafficking where they feel most safe from harm and threats. SEC. 3. INCREASED PUNISHMENT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SCHOOL ZONES. Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: ``(e)(1) Whoever violates subsection (a) in a school zone (as such term is defined in section 921), or on, or within 1,000 feet of, a premises on which a school-sponsored activity is taking place, shall, in addition the punishment otherwise provided under this section, be imprisoned for not more than 5 years. ``(2) In this subsection, the term `school-sponsored activity' means any activity that is produced, financed, arranged, supervised or coordinated by a school, district personnel, or State or local educational agency or is under the jurisdiction of a State or local educational agency.''. <all>

Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for human trafficking in a school zone, and for other purposes.

Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act

Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila

D

TX

This bill establishes an enhanced penalty—an additional prison term of up to five years—for certain human trafficking offenses that occur in a school zone or on or within 1,000 feet of a premises on which a school-sponsored activity is taking place.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Child sex trafficking can have devastating immediate and long-term consequences, including health impacts, psychological and physical trauma, and even death. (2) While any child can be targeted by a trafficker, research, data, survivors' lived experiences, and expertise have revealed that traffickers often target vulnerable youth who lack strong support networks, supervision, care, or basic necessities, have low self-esteem, have experienced violence in the past, are experiencing homelessness, are experiencing academic difficulties, or are marginalized by society, and lure them into forced labor and prostitution and other forms of sexual exploitation. Traffickers are masters of manipulation and prey upon vulnerabilities using psychological pressure, intimidation, and drugs to control and sexually exploit the child for their benefit. These reports include incidents occurring in every type of community, including suburban, rural, urban, and Tribal lands. In 2021, NCMEC received more than 17,200 reports of possible child sex trafficking. (4) Of 22,326 trafficking victims and survivors identified through contacts with the National Human Trafficking Hotline in 2019, at least 5,359 were under age 18. (5) Many underage victims of sex trafficking are students in the United States school system. (6) While the internet and social media make up the majority of first encounters, traffickers regularly find young people in shopping malls, through friends, at bus stops, and at schools. Specifically, traffickers systematically target vulnerable children and youth by frequenting locations where young people congregate, including schools. They also use peers or classmates, who befriend the target and slowly groom them for the trafficker by bringing the young person along to parties and other activities. (7) A 2018 survey reported that 55 percent of young sex trafficking survivors in Texas were trafficked while at school or school activities and 60 percent of trafficked adults say they were first groomed and solicited for trafficking on school campuses. (8) Schools can and should be safe havens for students. Schools are best positioned to identify and report suspected trafficking and connect affected students to critical services. SEC. 3. INCREASED PUNISHMENT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SCHOOL ZONES. Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: ``(e)(1) Whoever violates subsection (a) in a school zone (as such term is defined in section 921), or on, or within 1,000 feet of, a premises on which a school-sponsored activity is taking place, shall, in addition the punishment otherwise provided under this section, be imprisoned for not more than 5 years. ``(2) In this subsection, the term `school-sponsored activity' means any activity that is produced, financed, arranged, supervised or coordinated by a school, district personnel, or State or local educational agency or is under the jurisdiction of a State or local educational agency.''.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) While any child can be targeted by a trafficker, research, data, survivors' lived experiences, and expertise have revealed that traffickers often target vulnerable youth who lack strong support networks, supervision, care, or basic necessities, have low self-esteem, have experienced violence in the past, are experiencing homelessness, are experiencing academic difficulties, or are marginalized by society, and lure them into forced labor and prostitution and other forms of sexual exploitation. Traffickers are masters of manipulation and prey upon vulnerabilities using psychological pressure, intimidation, and drugs to control and sexually exploit the child for their benefit. These reports include incidents occurring in every type of community, including suburban, rural, urban, and Tribal lands. In 2021, NCMEC received more than 17,200 reports of possible child sex trafficking. (5) Many underage victims of sex trafficking are students in the United States school system. Specifically, traffickers systematically target vulnerable children and youth by frequenting locations where young people congregate, including schools. (7) A 2018 survey reported that 55 percent of young sex trafficking survivors in Texas were trafficked while at school or school activities and 60 percent of trafficked adults say they were first groomed and solicited for trafficking on school campuses. (8) Schools can and should be safe havens for students. SEC. 3. INCREASED PUNISHMENT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SCHOOL ZONES. Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: ``(e)(1) Whoever violates subsection (a) in a school zone (as such term is defined in section 921), or on, or within 1,000 feet of, a premises on which a school-sponsored activity is taking place, shall, in addition the punishment otherwise provided under this section, be imprisoned for not more than 5 years. ``(2) In this subsection, the term `school-sponsored activity' means any activity that is produced, financed, arranged, supervised or coordinated by a school, district personnel, or State or local educational agency or is under the jurisdiction of a State or local educational agency.''.

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for human trafficking in a school zone, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Child sex trafficking can have devastating immediate and long-term consequences, including health impacts, psychological and physical trauma, and even death. (2) While any child can be targeted by a trafficker, research, data, survivors' lived experiences, and expertise have revealed that traffickers often target vulnerable youth who lack strong support networks, supervision, care, or basic necessities, have low self-esteem, have experienced violence in the past, are experiencing homelessness, are experiencing academic difficulties, or are marginalized by society, and lure them into forced labor and prostitution and other forms of sexual exploitation. Traffickers are masters of manipulation and prey upon vulnerabilities using psychological pressure, intimidation, and drugs to control and sexually exploit the child for their benefit. (3) The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has received reports of child sex trafficking in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. These reports include incidents occurring in every type of community, including suburban, rural, urban, and Tribal lands. In 2021, NCMEC received more than 17,200 reports of possible child sex trafficking. (4) Of 22,326 trafficking victims and survivors identified through contacts with the National Human Trafficking Hotline in 2019, at least 5,359 were under age 18. (5) Many underage victims of sex trafficking are students in the United States school system. No community, school, socioeconomic group, or student demographic is immune. (6) While the internet and social media make up the majority of first encounters, traffickers regularly find young people in shopping malls, through friends, at bus stops, and at schools. Specifically, traffickers systematically target vulnerable children and youth by frequenting locations where young people congregate, including schools. They also use peers or classmates, who befriend the target and slowly groom them for the trafficker by bringing the young person along to parties and other activities. (7) A 2018 survey reported that 55 percent of young sex trafficking survivors in Texas were trafficked while at school or school activities and 60 percent of trafficked adults say they were first groomed and solicited for trafficking on school campuses. (8) Schools can and should be safe havens for students. Schools are best positioned to identify and report suspected trafficking and connect affected students to critical services. Students are more likely to report instances of sex trafficking, attempted sex trafficking, or grooming for the purposes of sex trafficking where they feel most safe from harm and threats. SEC. 3. INCREASED PUNISHMENT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SCHOOL ZONES. Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: ``(e)(1) Whoever violates subsection (a) in a school zone (as such term is defined in section 921), or on, or within 1,000 feet of, a premises on which a school-sponsored activity is taking place, shall, in addition the punishment otherwise provided under this section, be imprisoned for not more than 5 years. ``(2) In this subsection, the term `school-sponsored activity' means any activity that is produced, financed, arranged, supervised or coordinated by a school, district personnel, or State or local educational agency or is under the jurisdiction of a State or local educational agency.''. <all>

To amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for human trafficking in a school zone, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) Child sex trafficking can have devastating immediate and long-term consequences, including health impacts, psychological and physical trauma, and even death. (2) While any child can be targeted by a trafficker, research, data, survivors' lived experiences, and expertise have revealed that traffickers often target vulnerable youth who lack strong support networks, supervision, care, or basic necessities, have low self-esteem, have experienced violence in the past, are experiencing homelessness, are experiencing academic difficulties, or are marginalized by society, and lure them into forced labor and prostitution and other forms of sexual exploitation. Traffickers are masters of manipulation and prey upon vulnerabilities using psychological pressure, intimidation, and drugs to control and sexually exploit the child for their benefit. (3) The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has received reports of child sex trafficking in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. These reports include incidents occurring in every type of community, including suburban, rural, urban, and Tribal lands. In 2021, NCMEC received more than 17,200 reports of possible child sex trafficking. (4) Of 22,326 trafficking victims and survivors identified through contacts with the National Human Trafficking Hotline in 2019, at least 5,359 were under age 18. (5) Many underage victims of sex trafficking are students in the United States school system. No community, school, socioeconomic group, or student demographic is immune. (6) While the internet and social media make up the majority of first encounters, traffickers regularly find young people in shopping malls, through friends, at bus stops, and at schools. Specifically, traffickers systematically target vulnerable children and youth by frequenting locations where young people congregate, including schools. They also use peers or classmates, who befriend the target and slowly groom them for the trafficker by bringing the young person along to parties and other activities. (7) A 2018 survey reported that 55 percent of young sex trafficking survivors in Texas were trafficked while at school or school activities and 60 percent of trafficked adults say they were first groomed and solicited for trafficking on school campuses. (8) Schools can and should be safe havens for students. Schools are best positioned to identify and report suspected trafficking and connect affected students to critical services. Students are more likely to report instances of sex trafficking, attempted sex trafficking, or grooming for the purposes of sex trafficking where they feel most safe from harm and threats. SEC. 3. INCREASED PUNISHMENT FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SCHOOL ZONES. Section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: ``(e)(1) Whoever violates subsection (a) in a school zone (as such term is defined in section 921), or on, or within 1,000 feet of, a premises on which a school-sponsored activity is taking place, shall, in addition the punishment otherwise provided under this section, be imprisoned for not more than 5 years. ``(2) In this subsection, the term `school-sponsored activity' means any activity that is produced, financed, arranged, supervised or coordinated by a school, district personnel, or State or local educational agency or is under the jurisdiction of a State or local educational agency.''. <all>

H.R.1519

Transportation and Public Works

Highway Restoration Act of 2021 This bill provides for a phaseout of the Mass Transit Account by the end of FY2025. Beginning in FY2026, no funds will be transferred to the account from the Highway Trust Fund.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the Mass Transit Account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Highway Restoration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PHASEOUT OF MASS TRANSIT ACCOUNT. (a) In General.--Section 9503(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Phaseout.--In the case of fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021, each rate determined under paragraph (2) shall be the applicable percentage of such rate. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the applicable percentage shall be determined under the following table: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The applicable ``In the case of fiscal year: percentage is: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2022.................................................... 80 percent 2023.................................................... 60 percent 2024.................................................... 40 percent 2025.................................................... 20 percent 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.................... 0 percent.''. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 9503(e)(5)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (2) and (6)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021. <all>

Highway Restoration Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the Mass Transit Account.

Highway Restoration Act of 2021

Rep. Rice, Tom

R

SC

This bill provides for a phaseout of the Mass Transit Account by the end of FY2025. Beginning in FY2026, no funds will be transferred to the account from the Highway Trust Fund.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the Mass Transit Account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Highway Restoration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PHASEOUT OF MASS TRANSIT ACCOUNT. (a) In General.--Section 9503(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Phaseout.--In the case of fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021, each rate determined under paragraph (2) shall be the applicable percentage of such rate. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the applicable percentage shall be determined under the following table: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The applicable ``In the case of fiscal year: percentage is: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2022.................................................... 80 percent 2023.................................................... 60 percent 2024.................................................... 40 percent 2025.................................................... 20 percent 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.................... 0 percent.''. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 9503(e)(5)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (2) and (6)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the Mass Transit Account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Highway Restoration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PHASEOUT OF MASS TRANSIT ACCOUNT. (a) In General.--Section 9503(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Phaseout.--In the case of fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021, each rate determined under paragraph (2) shall be the applicable percentage of such rate. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the applicable percentage shall be determined under the following table: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The applicable ``In the case of fiscal year: percentage is: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2022.................................................... 80 percent 2023.................................................... 60 percent 2024.................................................... 40 percent 2025.................................................... 20 percent 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.................... 0 percent.''. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 9503(e)(5)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (2) and (6)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the Mass Transit Account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Highway Restoration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PHASEOUT OF MASS TRANSIT ACCOUNT. (a) In General.--Section 9503(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Phaseout.--In the case of fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021, each rate determined under paragraph (2) shall be the applicable percentage of such rate. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the applicable percentage shall be determined under the following table: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The applicable ``In the case of fiscal year: percentage is: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2022.................................................... 80 percent 2023.................................................... 60 percent 2024.................................................... 40 percent 2025.................................................... 20 percent 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.................... 0 percent.''. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 9503(e)(5)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (2) and (6)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to phaseout the Mass Transit Account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Highway Restoration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PHASEOUT OF MASS TRANSIT ACCOUNT. (a) In General.--Section 9503(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Phaseout.--In the case of fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021, each rate determined under paragraph (2) shall be the applicable percentage of such rate. For purposes of the preceding sentence, the applicable percentage shall be determined under the following table: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The applicable ``In the case of fiscal year: percentage is: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2022.................................................... 80 percent 2023.................................................... 60 percent 2024.................................................... 40 percent 2025.................................................... 20 percent 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter.................... 0 percent.''. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 9503(e)(5)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (2) and (6)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2021. <all>

S.2835

International Affairs

Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021 This bill provides for the automatic termination of laws that authorize the use of military force or declare war. Any such existing law terminates six months after this bill's enactment; any such future law terminates 10 years after enactment.

To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE AND DECLARATIONS OF WAR. (a) Future Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law after the date of enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of such authorization or declaration. (b) Existing Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 6 months after the date of such enactment. <all>

Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021

A bill to terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations.

Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021

Sen. Durbin, Richard J.

D

IL

This bill provides for the automatic termination of laws that authorize the use of military force or declare war. Any such existing law terminates six months after this bill's enactment; any such future law terminates 10 years after enactment.

To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE AND DECLARATIONS OF WAR. (a) Future Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law after the date of enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of such authorization or declaration. (b) Existing Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 6 months after the date of such enactment. <all>

To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE AND DECLARATIONS OF WAR. (a) Future Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law after the date of enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of such authorization or declaration. (b) Existing Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 6 months after the date of such enactment. <all>

To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE AND DECLARATIONS OF WAR. (a) Future Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law after the date of enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of such authorization or declaration. (b) Existing Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 6 months after the date of such enactment. <all>

To terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TERMINATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE USE OF MILITARY FORCE AND DECLARATIONS OF WAR. (a) Future Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted into law after the date of enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of such authorization or declaration. (b) Existing Authorizations for the Use of Military Force and Declarations of War.--Any authorization for the use of military force or declaration of war enacted before the date of the enactment of this Act shall terminate on the date that is 6 months after the date of such enactment. <all>

H.R.1077

Government Operations and Politics

Ethics in Public Service Act This bill provides statutory authority for provisions of the executive order titled Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel, which was issued on January 21, 2009, by President Barack H. Obama. The order required political appointees in the executive branch to sign an ethics pledge that restricted lobbying and related activities during and after government employment, including prohibitions on appointees communicating with their former agencies for two years post-employment and on lobbying agencies for the remainder of the presidential administration. The order was eventually revoked and replaced with executive orders from subsequent administrations. On January 20, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued an executive order titled Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel, which requires appointees to sign an ethics pledge with both similar and different provisions. For example, the order's pledge (1) prohibits post-employment lobbying, including lobbying on behalf of foreign governments, for the remainder of a presidential administration or for two years after appointments end, whichever is later; and (2) restricts appointees from accepting cash payments or non-cash benefits from former employers that are contingent on government employment (also known as golden parachutes).

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require senior executive branch employees to sign an ethics pledge, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ethics in Public Service Act''. SEC. 2. ETHICS PLEDGE REQUIREMENT FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES. The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 101 et seq.) is amended by inserting after title I the following new title: ``TITLE II--ETHICS PLEDGE ``SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS. ``For the purposes of this title, the following definitions apply: ``(1) The term `executive agency' has the meaning given that term in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, and includes the Executive Office of the President, the United States Postal Service, and Postal Regulatory Commission, but does not include the Government Accountability Office. ``(2) The term `appointee' means any noncareer Presidential or Vice-Presidential appointee, noncareer appointee in the Senior Executive Service (or other SES-type system), or appointee to a position that has been excepted from the competitive service by reason of being of a confidential or policymaking character (Schedule C and other positions excepted under comparable criteria) in an executive agency, but does not include any individual appointed as a member of the Senior Foreign Service or solely as a uniformed service commissioned officer. ``(3) The term `gift'-- ``(A) has the meaning given that term in section 2635.203(b) of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation); and ``(B) does not include those items excluded by sections 2635.204(b), (c), (e)(1), (e)(3), (j), (k), and (l) of such title 5. ``(4) The terms `covered executive branch official' and `lobbyist' have the meanings given those terms in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1602). ``(5) The term `registered lobbyist or lobbying organization' means a lobbyist or an organization filing a registration pursuant to section 4(a) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1603(a)), and in the case of an organization filing such a registration, `registered lobbyist' includes each of the lobbyists identified therein. ``(6) The terms `lobby' and `lobbied' mean to act or have acted as a registered lobbyist. ``(7) The term `former employer'-- ``(A) means a person or entity for whom an appointee served as an employee, officer, director, trustee, partner, agent, attorney, consultant, or contractor during the 2-year period ending on the date before the date on which the covered employee begins service in the Federal Government; and ``(B) does not include-- ``(i) an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government; ``(ii) a State or local government; ``(iii) the District of Columbia; ``(iv) an Indian tribe, as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); or ``(v) the government of a territory or possession of the United States. ``(8) The term `former client' means a person or entity for whom an appointee served personally as agent, attorney, or consultant during the 2-year period ending on the date before the date on which the covered employee begins service in the Federal Government, but does not include an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government; ``(9) The term `directly and substantially related to my former employer or former clients' means matters in which the appointee's former employer or a former client is a party or represents a party. ``(10) The term `participate' means to participate personally and substantially. ``(11) The term `post-employment restrictions' includes the provisions and exceptions in section 207(c) of title 18, United States Code, and the implementing regulations. ``(12) The term `Government official' means any employee of the executive branch. ``(13) The term `Administration' means all terms of office of the incumbent President serving at the time of the appointment of an appointee covered by this title. ``(14) The term `pledge' means the ethics pledge set forth in section 202 of this title. ``(15) All references to provisions of law and regulations shall refer to such provisions as in effect on the date of enactment of this title. ``SEC. 202. ETHICS PLEDGE. ``Each appointee in every executive agency appointed on or after the date of enactment of this section shall be required to sign an ethics pledge upon appointment. The pledge shall be signed and dated within 30 days of taking office and shall include, at a minimum, the following elements: ```As a condition, and in consideration, of my employment in the United States Government in a position invested with the public trust, I commit myself to the following obligations, which I understand are binding on me and are enforceable under law: ```(1) Lobbyist Gift Ban.--I will not accept gifts from registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations for the duration of my service as an appointee. ```(2) Revolving Door Ban; Entering Government.-- ```(A) All Appointees Entering Government.--I will not, for a period of 2 years from the date of my appointment, participate in any particular matter involving specific party or parties that is directly and substantially related to my former employer or former clients, including regulations and contracts. ```(B) Lobbyists Entering Government.--If I was a registered lobbyist within the 2 years before the date of my appointment, in addition to abiding by the limitations of subparagraph (A), I will not for a period of 2 years after the date of my appointment: ```(i) participate in any particular matter on which I lobbied within the 2 years before the date of my appointment; ```(ii) participate in the specific issue area in which that particular matter falls; or ```(iii) seek or accept employment with any executive agency that I lobbied within the 2 years before the date of my appointment. ```(3) Revolving Door Ban; Appointees Leaving Government.-- ```(A) All Appointees Leaving Government.--If, upon my departure from the Government, I am covered by the post-employment restrictions on communicating with employees of my former executive agency set forth in section 207(c) of title 18, United States Code, I agree that I will abide by those restrictions for a period of 2 years following the end of my appointment. ```(B) Appointees Leaving Government to Lobby.--In addition to abiding by the limitations of subparagraph (A), I also agree, upon leaving Government service, not to lobby any covered executive branch official or noncareer Senior Executive Service appointee for the remainder of the Administration. ```(4) Employment Qualification Commitment.--I agree that any hiring or other employment decisions I make will be based on the candidate's qualifications, competence, and experience. ```(5) Assent to Enforcement.--I acknowledge that title II of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, which I have read before signing this document, defines certain of the terms applicable to the foregoing obligations and sets forth the methods for enforcing them. I expressly accept the provisions of that title as a part of this agreement and as binding on me. I understand that the terms of this pledge are in addition to any statutory or other legal restrictions applicable to me by virtue of Federal Government service.'''. ``SEC. 203. WAIVER. ``(a) The President or the President's designee may grant to any current or former appointee a written waiver of any restrictions contained in the pledge signed by such appointee if, and to the extent that, the President or the President's designee certifies (in writing) that, in light of all the relevant circumstances, the interest of the Federal Government in the employee's participation outweighs the concern that a reasonable person may question the integrity of the agency's programs or operations. ``(b) Any waiver under this section shall take effect when the certification is signed by the President or the President's designee. ``(c) For purposes of subsection (a)(2), the public interest shall include exigent circumstances relating to national security or to the economy. De minimis contact with an executive agency shall be cause for a waiver of the restrictions contained in paragraph (2)(B) of the pledge. ``(d) For any waiver granted under this section, the individual who granted the waiver shall-- ``(1) provide a copy of the waiver to the Director not more than 48 hours after the waiver is granted; and ``(2) publish the waiver on the website of the applicable agency not later than 30 calendar days after granting such waiver. ``(e) Upon receiving a written waiver under subsection (d), the Director shall-- ``(1) review the waiver to determine whether the Director has any objection to the issuance of the waiver; and ``(2) if the Director so objects-- ``(A) provide reasons for the objection in writing to the head of the agency who granted the waiver not more than 15 calendar days after the waiver was granted; and ``(B) publish the written objection on the website of the Office of Government Ethics not more than 30 calendar days after the waiver was granted. ``SEC. 204. ADMINISTRATION. ``(a) The head of each executive agency shall, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Government Ethics, establish such rules or procedures (conforming as nearly as practicable to the agency's general ethics rules and procedures, including those relating to designated agency ethics officers) as are necessary or appropriate to ensure-- ``(1) that every appointee in the agency signs the pledge upon assuming the appointed office or otherwise becoming an appointee; ``(2) that compliance with paragraph (2)(B) of the pledge is addressed in a written ethics agreement with each appointee to whom it applies; ``(3) that spousal employment issues and other conflicts not expressly addressed by the pledge are addressed in ethics agreements with appointees or, where no such agreements are required, through ethics counseling; and ``(4) compliance with this title within the agency. ``(b) With respect to the Executive Office of the President, the duties set forth in subsection (a) shall be the responsibility of the Counsel to the President. ``(c) The Director of the Office of Government Ethics shall-- ``(1) ensure that the pledge and a copy of this title are made available for use by agencies in fulfilling their duties under subsection (a); ``(2) in consultation with the Attorney General or the Counsel to the President, when appropriate, assist designated agency ethics officers in providing advice to current or former appointees regarding the application of the pledge; ``(3) adopt such rules or procedures as are necessary or appropriate-- ``(A) to carry out the responsibilities assigned by this subsection; ``(B) to apply the lobbyist gift ban set forth in paragraph 1 of the pledge to all executive branch employees; ``(C) to authorize limited exceptions to the lobbyist gift ban for circumstances that do not implicate the purposes of the ban; ``(D) to make clear that no person shall have violated the lobbyist gift ban if the person properly disposes of a gift; ``(E) to ensure that existing rules and procedures for Government employees engaged in negotiations for future employment with private businesses that are affected by their official actions do not affect the integrity of the Government's programs and operations; and ``(F) to ensure, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, that the requirement set forth in paragraph (4) of the pledge is honored by every employee of the executive branch; ``(4) in consultation with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, report to the President, the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate on whether full compliance is being achieved with existing laws and regulations governing executive branch procurement lobbying disclosure and on steps the executive branch can take to expand to the fullest extent practicable disclosure of such executive branch procurement lobbying and of lobbying for presidential pardons, and to include in the report both immediate action the executive branch can take and, if necessary, recommendations for legislation; and ``(5) provide an annual public report on the administration of the pledge and this title. ``(d) All pledges signed by appointees, and all waiver certifications with respect thereto, shall be filed with the head of the appointee's agency for permanent retention in the appointee's official personnel folder or equivalent folder.''. <all>

Ethics in Public Service Act

To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require senior executive branch employees to sign an ethics pledge, and for other purposes.

Ethics in Public Service Act

Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott

D

IL

This bill provides statutory authority for provisions of the executive order titled Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel, which was issued on January 21, 2009, by President Barack H. Obama. The order required political appointees in the executive branch to sign an ethics pledge that restricted lobbying and related activities during and after government employment, including prohibitions on appointees communicating with their former agencies for two years post-employment and on lobbying agencies for the remainder of the presidential administration. The order was eventually revoked and replaced with executive orders from subsequent administrations. On January 20, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issued an executive order titled Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Personnel, which requires appointees to sign an ethics pledge with both similar and different provisions. For example, the order's pledge (1) prohibits post-employment lobbying, including lobbying on behalf of foreign governments, for the remainder of a presidential administration or for two years after appointments end, whichever is later; and (2) restricts appointees from accepting cash payments or non-cash benefits from former employers that are contingent on government employment (also known as golden parachutes).

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ethics in Public Service Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. ``(5) The term `registered lobbyist or lobbying organization' means a lobbyist or an organization filing a registration pursuant to section 4(a) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. ``(8) The term `former client' means a person or entity for whom an appointee served personally as agent, attorney, or consultant during the 2-year period ending on the date before the date on which the covered employee begins service in the Federal Government, but does not include an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government; ``(9) The term `directly and substantially related to my former employer or former clients' means matters in which the appointee's former employer or a former client is a party or represents a party. ``(10) The term `participate' means to participate personally and substantially. ``(11) The term `post-employment restrictions' includes the provisions and exceptions in section 207(c) of title 18, United States Code, and the implementing regulations. ``(12) The term `Government official' means any employee of the executive branch. 202. ETHICS PLEDGE. ``Each appointee in every executive agency appointed on or after the date of enactment of this section shall be required to sign an ethics pledge upon appointment. The pledge shall be signed and dated within 30 days of taking office and shall include, at a minimum, the following elements: ```As a condition, and in consideration, of my employment in the United States Government in a position invested with the public trust, I commit myself to the following obligations, which I understand are binding on me and are enforceable under law: ```(1) Lobbyist Gift Ban.--I will not accept gifts from registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations for the duration of my service as an appointee. ```(B) Appointees Leaving Government to Lobby.--In addition to abiding by the limitations of subparagraph (A), I also agree, upon leaving Government service, not to lobby any covered executive branch official or noncareer Senior Executive Service appointee for the remainder of the Administration. I expressly accept the provisions of that title as a part of this agreement and as binding on me. 203. WAIVER. ``(e) Upon receiving a written waiver under subsection (d), the Director shall-- ``(1) review the waiver to determine whether the Director has any objection to the issuance of the waiver; and ``(2) if the Director so objects-- ``(A) provide reasons for the objection in writing to the head of the agency who granted the waiver not more than 15 calendar days after the waiver was granted; and ``(B) publish the written objection on the website of the Office of Government Ethics not more than 30 calendar days after the waiver was granted. 204. ADMINISTRATION. ``(b) With respect to the Executive Office of the President, the duties set forth in subsection (a) shall be the responsibility of the Counsel to the President.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ethics in Public Service Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. ``(5) The term `registered lobbyist or lobbying organization' means a lobbyist or an organization filing a registration pursuant to section 4(a) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. ``(8) The term `former client' means a person or entity for whom an appointee served personally as agent, attorney, or consultant during the 2-year period ending on the date before the date on which the covered employee begins service in the Federal Government, but does not include an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government; ``(9) The term `directly and substantially related to my former employer or former clients' means matters in which the appointee's former employer or a former client is a party or represents a party. ``(10) The term `participate' means to participate personally and substantially. ``(11) The term `post-employment restrictions' includes the provisions and exceptions in section 207(c) of title 18, United States Code, and the implementing regulations. ``(12) The term `Government official' means any employee of the executive branch. 202. ETHICS PLEDGE. ``Each appointee in every executive agency appointed on or after the date of enactment of this section shall be required to sign an ethics pledge upon appointment. I expressly accept the provisions of that title as a part of this agreement and as binding on me. 203. WAIVER. ``(e) Upon receiving a written waiver under subsection (d), the Director shall-- ``(1) review the waiver to determine whether the Director has any objection to the issuance of the waiver; and ``(2) if the Director so objects-- ``(A) provide reasons for the objection in writing to the head of the agency who granted the waiver not more than 15 calendar days after the waiver was granted; and ``(B) publish the written objection on the website of the Office of Government Ethics not more than 30 calendar days after the waiver was granted. 204. ADMINISTRATION. ``(b) With respect to the Executive Office of the President, the duties set forth in subsection (a) shall be the responsibility of the Counsel to the President.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ethics in Public Service Act''. SEC. 2. App. 101 et seq.) 201. DEFINITIONS. 1602). ``(5) The term `registered lobbyist or lobbying organization' means a lobbyist or an organization filing a registration pursuant to section 4(a) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. ``(8) The term `former client' means a person or entity for whom an appointee served personally as agent, attorney, or consultant during the 2-year period ending on the date before the date on which the covered employee begins service in the Federal Government, but does not include an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government; ``(9) The term `directly and substantially related to my former employer or former clients' means matters in which the appointee's former employer or a former client is a party or represents a party. ``(10) The term `participate' means to participate personally and substantially. ``(11) The term `post-employment restrictions' includes the provisions and exceptions in section 207(c) of title 18, United States Code, and the implementing regulations. ``(12) The term `Government official' means any employee of the executive branch. 202. ETHICS PLEDGE. ``Each appointee in every executive agency appointed on or after the date of enactment of this section shall be required to sign an ethics pledge upon appointment. The pledge shall be signed and dated within 30 days of taking office and shall include, at a minimum, the following elements: ```As a condition, and in consideration, of my employment in the United States Government in a position invested with the public trust, I commit myself to the following obligations, which I understand are binding on me and are enforceable under law: ```(1) Lobbyist Gift Ban.--I will not accept gifts from registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations for the duration of my service as an appointee. ```(B) Appointees Leaving Government to Lobby.--In addition to abiding by the limitations of subparagraph (A), I also agree, upon leaving Government service, not to lobby any covered executive branch official or noncareer Senior Executive Service appointee for the remainder of the Administration. ```(4) Employment Qualification Commitment.--I agree that any hiring or other employment decisions I make will be based on the candidate's qualifications, competence, and experience. ```(5) Assent to Enforcement.--I acknowledge that title II of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, which I have read before signing this document, defines certain of the terms applicable to the foregoing obligations and sets forth the methods for enforcing them. I expressly accept the provisions of that title as a part of this agreement and as binding on me. 203. WAIVER. ``(b) Any waiver under this section shall take effect when the certification is signed by the President or the President's designee. ``(c) For purposes of subsection (a)(2), the public interest shall include exigent circumstances relating to national security or to the economy. ``(e) Upon receiving a written waiver under subsection (d), the Director shall-- ``(1) review the waiver to determine whether the Director has any objection to the issuance of the waiver; and ``(2) if the Director so objects-- ``(A) provide reasons for the objection in writing to the head of the agency who granted the waiver not more than 15 calendar days after the waiver was granted; and ``(B) publish the written objection on the website of the Office of Government Ethics not more than 30 calendar days after the waiver was granted. 204. ADMINISTRATION. ``(a) The head of each executive agency shall, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Government Ethics, establish such rules or procedures (conforming as nearly as practicable to the agency's general ethics rules and procedures, including those relating to designated agency ethics officers) as are necessary or appropriate to ensure-- ``(1) that every appointee in the agency signs the pledge upon assuming the appointed office or otherwise becoming an appointee; ``(2) that compliance with paragraph (2)(B) of the pledge is addressed in a written ethics agreement with each appointee to whom it applies; ``(3) that spousal employment issues and other conflicts not expressly addressed by the pledge are addressed in ethics agreements with appointees or, where no such agreements are required, through ethics counseling; and ``(4) compliance with this title within the agency. ``(b) With respect to the Executive Office of the President, the duties set forth in subsection (a) shall be the responsibility of the Counsel to the President.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ethics in Public Service Act''. SEC. 2. App. 101 et seq.) 201. DEFINITIONS. ``(2) The term `appointee' means any noncareer Presidential or Vice-Presidential appointee, noncareer appointee in the Senior Executive Service (or other SES-type system), or appointee to a position that has been excepted from the competitive service by reason of being of a confidential or policymaking character (Schedule C and other positions excepted under comparable criteria) in an executive agency, but does not include any individual appointed as a member of the Senior Foreign Service or solely as a uniformed service commissioned officer. 1602). ``(5) The term `registered lobbyist or lobbying organization' means a lobbyist or an organization filing a registration pursuant to section 4(a) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. ``(6) The terms `lobby' and `lobbied' mean to act or have acted as a registered lobbyist. 5304); or ``(v) the government of a territory or possession of the United States. ``(8) The term `former client' means a person or entity for whom an appointee served personally as agent, attorney, or consultant during the 2-year period ending on the date before the date on which the covered employee begins service in the Federal Government, but does not include an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government; ``(9) The term `directly and substantially related to my former employer or former clients' means matters in which the appointee's former employer or a former client is a party or represents a party. ``(10) The term `participate' means to participate personally and substantially. ``(11) The term `post-employment restrictions' includes the provisions and exceptions in section 207(c) of title 18, United States Code, and the implementing regulations. ``(12) The term `Government official' means any employee of the executive branch. 202. ETHICS PLEDGE. ``Each appointee in every executive agency appointed on or after the date of enactment of this section shall be required to sign an ethics pledge upon appointment. The pledge shall be signed and dated within 30 days of taking office and shall include, at a minimum, the following elements: ```As a condition, and in consideration, of my employment in the United States Government in a position invested with the public trust, I commit myself to the following obligations, which I understand are binding on me and are enforceable under law: ```(1) Lobbyist Gift Ban.--I will not accept gifts from registered lobbyists or lobbying organizations for the duration of my service as an appointee. ```(2) Revolving Door Ban; Entering Government.-- ```(A) All Appointees Entering Government.--I will not, for a period of 2 years from the date of my appointment, participate in any particular matter involving specific party or parties that is directly and substantially related to my former employer or former clients, including regulations and contracts. ```(B) Appointees Leaving Government to Lobby.--In addition to abiding by the limitations of subparagraph (A), I also agree, upon leaving Government service, not to lobby any covered executive branch official or noncareer Senior Executive Service appointee for the remainder of the Administration. ```(4) Employment Qualification Commitment.--I agree that any hiring or other employment decisions I make will be based on the candidate's qualifications, competence, and experience. ```(5) Assent to Enforcement.--I acknowledge that title II of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, which I have read before signing this document, defines certain of the terms applicable to the foregoing obligations and sets forth the methods for enforcing them. I expressly accept the provisions of that title as a part of this agreement and as binding on me. 203. WAIVER. ``(b) Any waiver under this section shall take effect when the certification is signed by the President or the President's designee. ``(c) For purposes of subsection (a)(2), the public interest shall include exigent circumstances relating to national security or to the economy. ``(e) Upon receiving a written waiver under subsection (d), the Director shall-- ``(1) review the waiver to determine whether the Director has any objection to the issuance of the waiver; and ``(2) if the Director so objects-- ``(A) provide reasons for the objection in writing to the head of the agency who granted the waiver not more than 15 calendar days after the waiver was granted; and ``(B) publish the written objection on the website of the Office of Government Ethics not more than 30 calendar days after the waiver was granted. 204. ADMINISTRATION. ``(a) The head of each executive agency shall, in consultation with the Director of the Office of Government Ethics, establish such rules or procedures (conforming as nearly as practicable to the agency's general ethics rules and procedures, including those relating to designated agency ethics officers) as are necessary or appropriate to ensure-- ``(1) that every appointee in the agency signs the pledge upon assuming the appointed office or otherwise becoming an appointee; ``(2) that compliance with paragraph (2)(B) of the pledge is addressed in a written ethics agreement with each appointee to whom it applies; ``(3) that spousal employment issues and other conflicts not expressly addressed by the pledge are addressed in ethics agreements with appointees or, where no such agreements are required, through ethics counseling; and ``(4) compliance with this title within the agency. ``(b) With respect to the Executive Office of the President, the duties set forth in subsection (a) shall be the responsibility of the Counsel to the President. ``(d) All pledges signed by appointees, and all waiver certifications with respect thereto, shall be filed with the head of the appointee's agency for permanent retention in the appointee's official personnel folder or equivalent folder.''.

H.R.2446

Crime and Law Enforcement

This bill provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the Minneapolis Police Department, the Portland Police Department, and those who protected American cities during the riots of summer 2020.

To award three Congressional Gold Medals to the law enforcement officers and those who protected American cities during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots beginning on May 26, 2020. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Every day, police officers around the United States put their lives in danger in order to protect the American public. (2) On May 26, 2020, violent riots broke out in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking copycat riots in cities across the country. (3) The sacrifice and courage of heroes including more than 2,000 law enforcement officers who sustained injuries exemplify the patriotism and the commitment of police officers, and those of other law enforcement agencies, to risk their lives in service of our country. (4) At least 25 Americans died following the violent riots, and more than 2,000 law enforcement officers suffered physical injuries. (5) The desecration of American cities including the destruction of over 700 buildings in Minneapolis alone, over 2,385 incidents of looting, the arrest of 16,200 for riot- related crimes, and the millions of dollars of damage done are horrors that will forever stain our Nation's history. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals of appropriate design to the Minneapolis Police Department, the Portland Police Department, and those who protected American cities during the violent BLM riots during the summer of 2020. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) Minneapolis police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Minneapolis Police Department, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Minneapolis Police Department and made available for display. (2) Portland police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Portland Police Department, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Portland Police Department and made available for display. (3) Smithsonian institution.-- (A) In general.--One gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participated in protecting the American people during the BLM riots beginning on May 26th. (C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of American cities during the BLM riots beginning on May 26th. SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty during the BLM riots beginning on May 26th can be recognized and honored in a timely manner. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary of the Treasury shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the minting and issuing of coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government. <all>

To award three Congressional Gold Medals to the law enforcement officers and those who protected American cities during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots beginning on May 26, 2020.

To award three Congressional Gold Medals to the law enforcement officers and those who protected American cities during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots beginning on May 26, 2020.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To award three Congressional Gold Medals to the law enforcement officers and those who protected American cities during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots beginning on May 26, 2020.

Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor

R

GA

This bill provides for the award of Congressional Gold Medals to the Minneapolis Police Department, the Portland Police Department, and those who protected American cities during the riots of summer 2020.

To award three Congressional Gold Medals to the law enforcement officers and those who protected American cities during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots beginning on May 26, 2020. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Every day, police officers around the United States put their lives in danger in order to protect the American public. (2) On May 26, 2020, violent riots broke out in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking copycat riots in cities across the country. (4) At least 25 Americans died following the violent riots, and more than 2,000 law enforcement officers suffered physical injuries. (5) The desecration of American cities including the destruction of over 700 buildings in Minneapolis alone, over 2,385 incidents of looting, the arrest of 16,200 for riot- related crimes, and the millions of dollars of damage done are horrors that will forever stain our Nation's history. 2. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (2) Portland police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Portland Police Department, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Portland Police Department and made available for display. (3) Smithsonian institution.-- (A) In general.--One gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty during the BLM riots beginning on May 26th can be recognized and honored in a timely manner. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary of the Treasury shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the minting and issuing of coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government.

To award three Congressional Gold Medals to the law enforcement officers and those who protected American cities during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots beginning on May 26, 2020. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (2) On May 26, 2020, violent riots broke out in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking copycat riots in cities across the country. (4) At least 25 Americans died following the violent riots, and more than 2,000 law enforcement officers suffered physical injuries. (5) The desecration of American cities including the destruction of over 700 buildings in Minneapolis alone, over 2,385 incidents of looting, the arrest of 16,200 for riot- related crimes, and the millions of dollars of damage done are horrors that will forever stain our Nation's history. 2. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (2) Portland police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Portland Police Department, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Portland Police Department and made available for display. (3) Smithsonian institution.-- (A) In general.--One gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. 5. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary of the Treasury shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the minting and issuing of coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government.

To award three Congressional Gold Medals to the law enforcement officers and those who protected American cities during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots beginning on May 26, 2020. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Every day, police officers around the United States put their lives in danger in order to protect the American public. (2) On May 26, 2020, violent riots broke out in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking copycat riots in cities across the country. (3) The sacrifice and courage of heroes including more than 2,000 law enforcement officers who sustained injuries exemplify the patriotism and the commitment of police officers, and those of other law enforcement agencies, to risk their lives in service of our country. (4) At least 25 Americans died following the violent riots, and more than 2,000 law enforcement officers suffered physical injuries. (5) The desecration of American cities including the destruction of over 700 buildings in Minneapolis alone, over 2,385 incidents of looting, the arrest of 16,200 for riot- related crimes, and the millions of dollars of damage done are horrors that will forever stain our Nation's history. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals of appropriate design to the Minneapolis Police Department, the Portland Police Department, and those who protected American cities during the violent BLM riots during the summer of 2020. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) Minneapolis police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Minneapolis Police Department, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Minneapolis Police Department and made available for display. (2) Portland police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Portland Police Department, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Portland Police Department and made available for display. (3) Smithsonian institution.-- (A) In general.--One gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participated in protecting the American people during the BLM riots beginning on May 26th. (C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of American cities during the BLM riots beginning on May 26th. SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty during the BLM riots beginning on May 26th can be recognized and honored in a timely manner. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary of the Treasury shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the minting and issuing of coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government. <all>

To award three Congressional Gold Medals to the law enforcement officers and those who protected American cities during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots beginning on May 26, 2020. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Every day, police officers around the United States put their lives in danger in order to protect the American public. (2) On May 26, 2020, violent riots broke out in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sparking copycat riots in cities across the country. (3) The sacrifice and courage of heroes including more than 2,000 law enforcement officers who sustained injuries exemplify the patriotism and the commitment of police officers, and those of other law enforcement agencies, to risk their lives in service of our country. (4) At least 25 Americans died following the violent riots, and more than 2,000 law enforcement officers suffered physical injuries. (5) The desecration of American cities including the destruction of over 700 buildings in Minneapolis alone, over 2,385 incidents of looting, the arrest of 16,200 for riot- related crimes, and the millions of dollars of damage done are horrors that will forever stain our Nation's history. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDALS. (a) Presentation Authorization.--The Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of three gold medals of appropriate design to the Minneapolis Police Department, the Portland Police Department, and those who protected American cities during the violent BLM riots during the summer of 2020. (b) Design and Striking.--For the purposes of the award referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall strike gold medals with suitable emblems, devices, and inscriptions, to be determined by the Secretary. (c) Disposition of Medals.--Following the award of the gold medals under subsection (a): (1) Minneapolis police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Minneapolis Police Department, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Minneapolis Police Department and made available for display. (2) Portland police department headquarters.--One gold medal shall be given to the Portland Police Department, so that the medal may be displayed at the headquarters of the Portland Police Department and made available for display. (3) Smithsonian institution.-- (A) In general.--One gold medal shall be given to the Smithsonian Institution, where it shall be available for display as appropriate and available for research. (B) Plaque.--In displaying the gold medal given under subparagraph (A), the Smithsonian Institution shall display the medal with a plaque that lists the other law enforcement agencies that participated in protecting the American people during the BLM riots beginning on May 26th. (C) Sense of the congress.--It is the sense of the Congress that the Smithsonian Institution should make the gold medal given under subparagraph (A) available for display elsewhere, particularly at appropriate locations associated with the protection of American cities during the BLM riots beginning on May 26th. SEC. 3. DUPLICATE MEDALS. The Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in bronze of the gold medals struck pursuant to section 2 under such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe, at a price sufficient to cover the cost thereof, including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and overhead expenses. SEC. 4. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of the Congress that the United States Mint should expedite production of the gold medals and duplicate medals under this Act, so that the sacrifices of fallen officers and their families, and the contributions of other law enforcement agencies who answered the call of duty during the BLM riots beginning on May 26th can be recognized and honored in a timely manner. SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. (a) National Medals.--The medals struck pursuant to this Act are national medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code. (b) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, all medals struck under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 6. FINANCIAL ASSURANCES. The Secretary of the Treasury shall take such actions as may be necessary to ensure that the minting and issuing of coins under this Act will not result in any net cost to the United States Government. <all>

S.2287

Government Operations and Politics

LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act This bill requires federal agencies that collect information through a survey that includes demographic data (where subjects self-report information or a proxy provides information about the subject or responds for all persons in a household) to review existing data sets to determine in which data sets information about sexual orientation and gender identity is not included, and to assess needed changes in survey methods related to asking questions on sexual orientation and gender identity. Agencies that publish reports relying on survey demographic data must include information on sexual orientation and gender identity.

To improve Federal population surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO COLLECT DATA ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Demographic data.--The term ``demographic data'' means information about the race or ethnicity, sex, and age of a survey participant or population. (3) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means an individual's sense of being male, female, transgender, or another gender, as distinct from the individual's sex assigned at birth. (4) Sexual orientation.--The term ``sexual orientation''-- (A) means how a person identifies in terms of their emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions; and (B) includes identification as straight, heterosexual, gay, lesbian, or bisexual, among other terms. (5) Survey.--The term ``survey''-- (A) means a data collection activity involving observation or questionnaires for a sample of a population; and (B) includes the decennial census. (b) Survey Requirement.--Any agency that collects information through a survey that includes demographic data where subjects either self-report information or a knowledgeable proxy provides information about the subject or responds for all persons in a household shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish data standards that require, with regard to such a survey, the following: (1) Review.--The review of existing data sets to determine in which data sets information about sexual orientation and gender identity is not included. (2) Methods.--An identification of appropriate methods to include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in surveys that facilitate categorization, voluntary participation, and preserve privacy and confidentiality. (3) Data collection.--The use of the appropriate methods identified in paragraph (2) to gather data on sexual orientation and gender identity. (4) Assessment.--The implementation of a process to routinely assess needed changes in survey methods related to asking questions on sexual orientation and gender identity. (c) Data Reports.--Any report published by an agency that relies on survey demographic data shall include information on sexual orientation and gender identity. (d) Confidentiality.--Any information collected relating to the sexual orientation or gender identity of a survey participant shall be maintained in accordance with the confidentiality and privacy standards and policies for the protection of individuals applicable to that survey. (e) Applicability.-- (1) Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require an individual to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to an agency. (2) Exemption from penalty.--An individual shall not be subject to any fine or other penalty for refusing to answer, or providing a false answer to, any survey question regarding gender identity or sexual orientation, including any fine or penalty under subchapter II of chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code. (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the use of information collected under this section in a manner that would adversely affect any individual. <all>

LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act

A bill to improve Federal population surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys, and for other purposes.

LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act

Sen. Baldwin, Tammy

D

WI

This bill requires federal agencies that collect information through a survey that includes demographic data (where subjects self-report information or a proxy provides information about the subject or responds for all persons in a household) to review existing data sets to determine in which data sets information about sexual orientation and gender identity is not included, and to assess needed changes in survey methods related to asking questions on sexual orientation and gender identity. Agencies that publish reports relying on survey demographic data must include information on sexual orientation and gender identity.

To improve Federal population surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO COLLECT DATA ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Demographic data.--The term ``demographic data'' means information about the race or ethnicity, sex, and age of a survey participant or population. (3) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means an individual's sense of being male, female, transgender, or another gender, as distinct from the individual's sex assigned at birth. (4) Sexual orientation.--The term ``sexual orientation''-- (A) means how a person identifies in terms of their emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions; and (B) includes identification as straight, heterosexual, gay, lesbian, or bisexual, among other terms. (5) Survey.--The term ``survey''-- (A) means a data collection activity involving observation or questionnaires for a sample of a population; and (B) includes the decennial census. (b) Survey Requirement.--Any agency that collects information through a survey that includes demographic data where subjects either self-report information or a knowledgeable proxy provides information about the subject or responds for all persons in a household shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish data standards that require, with regard to such a survey, the following: (1) Review.--The review of existing data sets to determine in which data sets information about sexual orientation and gender identity is not included. (2) Methods.--An identification of appropriate methods to include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in surveys that facilitate categorization, voluntary participation, and preserve privacy and confidentiality. (3) Data collection.--The use of the appropriate methods identified in paragraph (2) to gather data on sexual orientation and gender identity. (4) Assessment.--The implementation of a process to routinely assess needed changes in survey methods related to asking questions on sexual orientation and gender identity. (d) Confidentiality.--Any information collected relating to the sexual orientation or gender identity of a survey participant shall be maintained in accordance with the confidentiality and privacy standards and policies for the protection of individuals applicable to that survey. (2) Exemption from penalty.--An individual shall not be subject to any fine or other penalty for refusing to answer, or providing a false answer to, any survey question regarding gender identity or sexual orientation, including any fine or penalty under subchapter II of chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code. (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the use of information collected under this section in a manner that would adversely affect any individual.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO COLLECT DATA ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Demographic data.--The term ``demographic data'' means information about the race or ethnicity, sex, and age of a survey participant or population. (3) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means an individual's sense of being male, female, transgender, or another gender, as distinct from the individual's sex assigned at birth. (5) Survey.--The term ``survey''-- (A) means a data collection activity involving observation or questionnaires for a sample of a population; and (B) includes the decennial census. (b) Survey Requirement.--Any agency that collects information through a survey that includes demographic data where subjects either self-report information or a knowledgeable proxy provides information about the subject or responds for all persons in a household shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish data standards that require, with regard to such a survey, the following: (1) Review.--The review of existing data sets to determine in which data sets information about sexual orientation and gender identity is not included. (2) Methods.--An identification of appropriate methods to include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in surveys that facilitate categorization, voluntary participation, and preserve privacy and confidentiality. (4) Assessment.--The implementation of a process to routinely assess needed changes in survey methods related to asking questions on sexual orientation and gender identity. (2) Exemption from penalty.--An individual shall not be subject to any fine or other penalty for refusing to answer, or providing a false answer to, any survey question regarding gender identity or sexual orientation, including any fine or penalty under subchapter II of chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code. (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the use of information collected under this section in a manner that would adversely affect any individual.

To improve Federal population surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO COLLECT DATA ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Demographic data.--The term ``demographic data'' means information about the race or ethnicity, sex, and age of a survey participant or population. (3) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means an individual's sense of being male, female, transgender, or another gender, as distinct from the individual's sex assigned at birth. (4) Sexual orientation.--The term ``sexual orientation''-- (A) means how a person identifies in terms of their emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions; and (B) includes identification as straight, heterosexual, gay, lesbian, or bisexual, among other terms. (5) Survey.--The term ``survey''-- (A) means a data collection activity involving observation or questionnaires for a sample of a population; and (B) includes the decennial census. (b) Survey Requirement.--Any agency that collects information through a survey that includes demographic data where subjects either self-report information or a knowledgeable proxy provides information about the subject or responds for all persons in a household shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish data standards that require, with regard to such a survey, the following: (1) Review.--The review of existing data sets to determine in which data sets information about sexual orientation and gender identity is not included. (2) Methods.--An identification of appropriate methods to include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in surveys that facilitate categorization, voluntary participation, and preserve privacy and confidentiality. (3) Data collection.--The use of the appropriate methods identified in paragraph (2) to gather data on sexual orientation and gender identity. (4) Assessment.--The implementation of a process to routinely assess needed changes in survey methods related to asking questions on sexual orientation and gender identity. (c) Data Reports.--Any report published by an agency that relies on survey demographic data shall include information on sexual orientation and gender identity. (d) Confidentiality.--Any information collected relating to the sexual orientation or gender identity of a survey participant shall be maintained in accordance with the confidentiality and privacy standards and policies for the protection of individuals applicable to that survey. (e) Applicability.-- (1) Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require an individual to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to an agency. (2) Exemption from penalty.--An individual shall not be subject to any fine or other penalty for refusing to answer, or providing a false answer to, any survey question regarding gender identity or sexual orientation, including any fine or penalty under subchapter II of chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code. (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the use of information collected under this section in a manner that would adversely affect any individual. <all>

To improve Federal population surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIREMENT TO COLLECT DATA ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Agency.--The term ``agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code. (2) Demographic data.--The term ``demographic data'' means information about the race or ethnicity, sex, and age of a survey participant or population. (3) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means an individual's sense of being male, female, transgender, or another gender, as distinct from the individual's sex assigned at birth. (4) Sexual orientation.--The term ``sexual orientation''-- (A) means how a person identifies in terms of their emotional, romantic, or sexual attractions; and (B) includes identification as straight, heterosexual, gay, lesbian, or bisexual, among other terms. (5) Survey.--The term ``survey''-- (A) means a data collection activity involving observation or questionnaires for a sample of a population; and (B) includes the decennial census. (b) Survey Requirement.--Any agency that collects information through a survey that includes demographic data where subjects either self-report information or a knowledgeable proxy provides information about the subject or responds for all persons in a household shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, establish data standards that require, with regard to such a survey, the following: (1) Review.--The review of existing data sets to determine in which data sets information about sexual orientation and gender identity is not included. (2) Methods.--An identification of appropriate methods to include questions on sexual orientation and gender identity in surveys that facilitate categorization, voluntary participation, and preserve privacy and confidentiality. (3) Data collection.--The use of the appropriate methods identified in paragraph (2) to gather data on sexual orientation and gender identity. (4) Assessment.--The implementation of a process to routinely assess needed changes in survey methods related to asking questions on sexual orientation and gender identity. (c) Data Reports.--Any report published by an agency that relies on survey demographic data shall include information on sexual orientation and gender identity. (d) Confidentiality.--Any information collected relating to the sexual orientation or gender identity of a survey participant shall be maintained in accordance with the confidentiality and privacy standards and policies for the protection of individuals applicable to that survey. (e) Applicability.-- (1) Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require an individual to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to an agency. (2) Exemption from penalty.--An individual shall not be subject to any fine or other penalty for refusing to answer, or providing a false answer to, any survey question regarding gender identity or sexual orientation, including any fine or penalty under subchapter II of chapter 7 of title 13, United States Code. (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the use of information collected under this section in a manner that would adversely affect any individual. <all>

S.3542

Crime and Law Enforcement

Drone Act of 2022 This bill creates a federal statutory framework to criminalize various conduct involving the misuse of drones. Among its provisions, the bill generally prohibits the

To prevent the misuse of drones, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Drone Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) drone technology has the potential to revolutionize commerce, military operations, law enforcement, and various industries, as well as recreation in general; (2) drone technology also presents a potential danger to public safety and national security; (3) drone technology is increasingly being used by drug trafficking and human trafficking organizations at the southern border-- (A) to assist in smuggling into the United States high-value items; (B) for conducting reconnaissance; and (C) even as offensive weapons against competing criminal organizations; (4) drone technology has been used to deliver into Federal correctional centers contraband such as cell phones, wire cutters, screwdrivers, and hacksaws; (5) there were 875 drone sightings in restricted airport airspace in 2020, and 766 such sightings in the first half of 2021, including 36 such sightings in the vicinities of runways; and (6) while existing Federal law includes some criminal provisions relating to misuse of drones, those provisions are fragmentary in nature and therefore fail to restrain and deter the most serious drone-related crimes. SEC. 3. DRONE OFFENSES. Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 39B(a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``operation of, an aircraft'' and inserting the following: ``operation of-- ``(A) an aircraft''; (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) a vessel of the United States, or a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as those terms are defined in section 70502 of title 46, carrying 1 or more occupants, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants, shall be punished as provided in subsection (c); ``(C) a motor vehicle that is used, operated, or employed in interstate or foreign commerce and is carrying 1 or more occupants, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants, shall be punished as provided in subsection (c); or ``(D) a vehicle used or designed for flight or navigation in space described in section 7(6), shall be punished as provided in subsection (c).''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``operation of, an aircraft'' and inserting the following: ``operation of-- ``(A) an aircraft''; (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) a vessel of the United States, or a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as those terms are defined in section 70502 of title 46, carrying 1 or more occupants, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants, shall be punished as provided in subsection (c); ``(C) a motor vehicle that is used, operated, or employed in interstate or foreign commerce and is carrying 1 or more occupants, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants, shall be punished as provided in subsection (c); or ``(D) a vehicle used or designed for flight or navigation in space described in section 7(6), shall be punished as provided in subsection (c).''; (2) in section 40A-- (A) in the heading, by striking ``Operation of unauthorized unmanned aircraft over wildfires'' and inserting ``Interference by unauthorized unmanned aircraft with law enforcement, emergency response, and military activities''; and (B) in subsection (a)-- (i) by striking ``operates an unmanned aircraft and knowingly or recklessly'' and inserting the following: ``operates an unmanned aircraft and-- ``(1) knowingly or recklessly''; (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) knowingly or recklessly interferes with a law enforcement, emergency response, or military operation or activity of a unit or agency of the United States Government or of a State, tribal, or local government (other than a wildfire suppression or law enforcement or emergency response efforts related to a wildfire suppression) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both.''; (3) by inserting after section 40A the following: ``Sec. 40B. Misuse of unmanned aircraft ``(a) Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) the term `aircraft', notwithstanding section 31(a)(1), means any device, craft, vehicle, or contrivance that is-- ``(A) invented, used, or designed to navigate, fly, or travel in the air; or ``(B) used or intended to be used for flight in the air; ``(2) the term `airport' has the meaning given the term in section 40102(a)(9) of title 49; ``(3) the term `contraband' has the meaning given the term in section 80302(a) of title 49; ``(4) the term `dangerous weapon' has the meaning given the term in section 930; ``(5) the term `explosive' means any thing within the scope of the definition of `explosive materials' in section 841; ``(6) the term `firearm' has the meaning given the term in section 921; ``(7) the term `Federal law' includes any form of Federal law, including any Federal statute, rule, regulation, or order; ``(8) the term `personnel of the United States' means any Federal officer, employee, or contractor, or any person assisting such an officer, employee, or contractor in the performance of duties; ``(9) the terms `prison' and `prohibited object' have the meanings given those terms in section 1791; ``(10) the term `restricted electromagnetic weapon' means any type of device, instrument, technology, or contrivance that-- ``(A) can generate or emit electromagnetic radiation or fields that are capable of jamming, disrupting, degrading, damaging, or interfering with the operation of any technological or electronic asset, system, network, or infrastructure, or any component or subcomponent thereof; and ``(B) is classified as a restricted electromagnetic weapon by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense; ``(11) the term `serious bodily injury' has the meaning given the term in section 1365; ``(12) the term `United States corporation or legal entity' means any corporation or other entity organized under the laws of the United States or any State; ``(13) the term `unmanned aircraft' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49; ``(14) the term `vessel' means any craft or contrivance used, capable of being used, or designed to be used for transportation in, on, or through water; and ``(15) the term `weapon of mass destruction' has the meaning given the term in section 2332a. ``(b) Offenses.-- ``(1) Weaponization.--It shall be unlawful, in a circumstance described in subsection (c), to knowingly-- ``(A) equip or arm an unmanned aircraft with a firearm, explosive, dangerous weapon, restricted electromagnetic weapon, or weapon of mass destruction; ``(B) possess, receive, transfer, operate, or produce an unmanned aircraft that is equipped or armed with a firearm, explosive, dangerous weapon, restricted electromagnetic weapon, or weapon of mass destruction; ``(C) discharge or deploy a firearm, explosive, dangerous weapon, restricted electromagnetic weapon, or weapon of mass destruction using an unmanned aircraft; or ``(D) use an unmanned aircraft to cause-- ``(i) serious bodily injury or death to a person; or ``(ii) damage to property in an amount that exceeds $5,000. ``(2) Operation of drone to commit felony.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly operate an unmanned aircraft in furtherance of the commission of a crime punishable by death or imprisonment of more than 1 year under a law of the United States or a State, if Federal law requires that the aircraft be registered and the aircraft is not registered. ``(3) Impairment of identification or lighting.--It shall be unlawful to, in violation of Federal law, knowingly and willfully-- ``(A) remove, obliterate, tamper with, or alter the identification number of the unmanned aircraft; ``(B) disable or fail to effect any required identification transmission or signaling of the unmanned aircraft; or ``(C) disable or obscure any required anti- collision lighting of the unmanned aircraft or fail to have or illuminate such lighting as required. ``(4) Intrusion on protected spaces.--It shall be unlawful for any person, knowing that the conduct of the person is unlawful, to-- ``(A) operate an unmanned aircraft in any airspace, or cause the takeoff or landing of an unmanned aircraft in any place, in violation of Federal law, including all applicable rules, regulations, and orders of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Homeland Security; or ``(B) operate an unmanned aircraft across a border of the United States or its territories or possessions without complying with the requirements of Federal law, including all applicable rules, regulations, and orders of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. ``(5) Transportation of contraband.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly use an unmanned aircraft to-- ``(A) transport contraband; or ``(B) introduce a prohibited object into a prison. ``(c) Circumstances.--The circumstances described in this subsection are that the offense-- ``(1) is an offense under paragraph (2), (3), (4), or (5) of subsection (b); ``(2) involves an unmanned aircraft, firearm, explosive, dangerous weapon, restricted electromagnetic weapon, weapon of mass destruction, or ammunition that has moved at any time in interstate or foreign commerce; ``(3) occurs in or affects interstate or foreign commerce; ``(4) involves the movement of any person or thing in, or use of any means or instrumentality of, interstate or foreign commerce; ``(5) involves-- ``(A) any use of the electromagnetic spectrum that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission or the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; or ``(B) any aircraft or airspace use that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Federal Aviation Administration; ``(6) is committed, whether within or outside of the United States, against-- ``(A) the United States or any department, agency, property, activity, or personnel of the United States; or ``(B) an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States (as defined in section 46501 of title 49); ``(7) is committed outside of the United States against any United States national, United States corporation or legal entity, aircraft registered under United States law, or vessel of the United States or vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States (as those terms are defined in section 70502 of title 46); or ``(8) is committed in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States. ``(d) Penalties.--Any person who violates subsection (b)-- ``(1) in the case of a violation of paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of that subsection, shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years, fined under this title, or both; ``(2) in the case of a violation of paragraph (1)(A), (1)(B), (1)(C), or (5) of that subsection, shall be imprisoned for not more than 10 years, fined under this title, or both; ``(3) subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, in the case of a violation of paragraph (1)(D) of that subsection, shall be imprisoned for not more than 20 years, fined under this title, or both; and ``(4) in the case of a violation of any paragraph of that subsection, if death results, shall be sentenced to death or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined under this title, or both. ``(e) Inchoate Offenses.-- ``(1) In general.--Whoever threatens, attempts, or conspires to commit an offense under subsection (b) shall be subject to the same punishment under subsection (d) as for a completed offense. ``(2) Federal jurisdiction.--In the case of a threat, attempt, or conspiracy to commit an offense under subsection (b), the requirement that a circumstance described in subsection (c) exists shall be satisfied if any of the circumstances described in that subsection would have existed had the offense been carried out. ``(f) Exceptions.-- ``(1) Government-authorized conduct.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to conduct by or under the authority of, authorized by, or pursuant to a contract with, the United States or a State, Tribal, or local government, or any department or agency of the United States or a State, Tribal, or local government. ``(2) Weaponization for authorized or licensed activities.--Subsection (b)(1), as that subsection applies to firearms, explosives, and other dangerous weapons, shall not apply to-- ``(A) conduct related to avalanche mitigation; or ``(B) any other conduct in which the use of the firearm, explosive, or dangerous weapon is licensed or otherwise permitted for the mitigation of dangers associated with hazardous environments. ``(3) Authorized property damage.--Subsection (b)(1)(D) shall not apply to conduct consisting of injury to property, if engaged in by or with the authorization or consent of the owner of the property, including in any consensual competition in which unmanned aircraft are deployed against each other.''; (4) in the chapter analysis for chapter 2, by striking the item relating to section 40A and inserting the following: ``40A. Interference by unauthorized unmanned aircraft with law enforcement, emergency response, and military activities. ``40B. Misuse of unmanned aircraft.''; (5) in section 982(a)(6)(A), by inserting ``39B (relating to unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft), 40A (relating to interference by unauthorized unmanned aircraft with law enforcement, emergency response, and military activities), 40B (relating to misuse of unmanned aircraft),'' before ``555''; (6) in section 2332b(g)(5)(B), by inserting ``40B(b)(1) (relating to weaponization of unmanned aircraft),'' before ``81''; and (7) in section 2516(1)(c), by inserting ``section 39B (relating to unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft), section 40A (relating to interference by unauthorized unmanned aircraft with law enforcement, emergency response, and military activities), section 40B (relating to misuse of unmanned aircraft),'' before ``section 43''. <all>

Drone Act of 2022

A bill to prevent the misuse of drones, and for other purposes.

Drone Act of 2022

Sen. Grassley, Chuck

R

IA

This bill creates a federal statutory framework to criminalize various conduct involving the misuse of drones. Among its provisions, the bill generally prohibits the

SHORT TITLE. 2. DRONE OFFENSES. ''; (3) by inserting after section 40A the following: ``Sec. 40B. Misuse of unmanned aircraft ``(a) Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) the term `aircraft', notwithstanding section 31(a)(1), means any device, craft, vehicle, or contrivance that is-- ``(A) invented, used, or designed to navigate, fly, or travel in the air; or ``(B) used or intended to be used for flight in the air; ``(2) the term `airport' has the meaning given the term in section 40102(a)(9) of title 49; ``(3) the term `contraband' has the meaning given the term in section 80302(a) of title 49; ``(4) the term `dangerous weapon' has the meaning given the term in section 930; ``(5) the term `explosive' means any thing within the scope of the definition of `explosive materials' in section 841; ``(6) the term `firearm' has the meaning given the term in section 921; ``(7) the term `Federal law' includes any form of Federal law, including any Federal statute, rule, regulation, or order; ``(8) the term `personnel of the United States' means any Federal officer, employee, or contractor, or any person assisting such an officer, employee, or contractor in the performance of duties; ``(9) the terms `prison' and `prohibited object' have the meanings given those terms in section 1791; ``(10) the term `restricted electromagnetic weapon' means any type of device, instrument, technology, or contrivance that-- ``(A) can generate or emit electromagnetic radiation or fields that are capable of jamming, disrupting, degrading, damaging, or interfering with the operation of any technological or electronic asset, system, network, or infrastructure, or any component or subcomponent thereof; and ``(B) is classified as a restricted electromagnetic weapon by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense; ``(11) the term `serious bodily injury' has the meaning given the term in section 1365; ``(12) the term `United States corporation or legal entity' means any corporation or other entity organized under the laws of the United States or any State; ``(13) the term `unmanned aircraft' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49; ``(14) the term `vessel' means any craft or contrivance used, capable of being used, or designed to be used for transportation in, on, or through water; and ``(15) the term `weapon of mass destruction' has the meaning given the term in section 2332a. ``(f) Exceptions.-- ``(1) Government-authorized conduct.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to conduct by or under the authority of, authorized by, or pursuant to a contract with, the United States or a State, Tribal, or local government, or any department or agency of the United States or a State, Tribal, or local government. Interference by unauthorized unmanned aircraft with law enforcement, emergency response, and military activities. Misuse of unmanned aircraft.

SHORT TITLE. 2. DRONE OFFENSES. ''; (3) by inserting after section 40A the following: ``Sec. ``(f) Exceptions.-- ``(1) Government-authorized conduct.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to conduct by or under the authority of, authorized by, or pursuant to a contract with, the United States or a State, Tribal, or local government, or any department or agency of the United States or a State, Tribal, or local government. Misuse of unmanned aircraft.

SHORT TITLE. 2. DRONE OFFENSES. ''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``operation of, an aircraft'' and inserting the following: ``operation of-- ``(A) an aircraft''; (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) a vessel of the United States, or a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as those terms are defined in section 70502 of title 46, carrying 1 or more occupants, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants, shall be punished as provided in subsection (c); ``(C) a motor vehicle that is used, operated, or employed in interstate or foreign commerce and is carrying 1 or more occupants, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants, shall be punished as provided in subsection (c); or ``(D) a vehicle used or designed for flight or navigation in space described in section 7(6), shall be punished as provided in subsection (c). ''; (3) by inserting after section 40A the following: ``Sec. 40B. Misuse of unmanned aircraft ``(a) Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) the term `aircraft', notwithstanding section 31(a)(1), means any device, craft, vehicle, or contrivance that is-- ``(A) invented, used, or designed to navigate, fly, or travel in the air; or ``(B) used or intended to be used for flight in the air; ``(2) the term `airport' has the meaning given the term in section 40102(a)(9) of title 49; ``(3) the term `contraband' has the meaning given the term in section 80302(a) of title 49; ``(4) the term `dangerous weapon' has the meaning given the term in section 930; ``(5) the term `explosive' means any thing within the scope of the definition of `explosive materials' in section 841; ``(6) the term `firearm' has the meaning given the term in section 921; ``(7) the term `Federal law' includes any form of Federal law, including any Federal statute, rule, regulation, or order; ``(8) the term `personnel of the United States' means any Federal officer, employee, or contractor, or any person assisting such an officer, employee, or contractor in the performance of duties; ``(9) the terms `prison' and `prohibited object' have the meanings given those terms in section 1791; ``(10) the term `restricted electromagnetic weapon' means any type of device, instrument, technology, or contrivance that-- ``(A) can generate or emit electromagnetic radiation or fields that are capable of jamming, disrupting, degrading, damaging, or interfering with the operation of any technological or electronic asset, system, network, or infrastructure, or any component or subcomponent thereof; and ``(B) is classified as a restricted electromagnetic weapon by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense; ``(11) the term `serious bodily injury' has the meaning given the term in section 1365; ``(12) the term `United States corporation or legal entity' means any corporation or other entity organized under the laws of the United States or any State; ``(13) the term `unmanned aircraft' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49; ``(14) the term `vessel' means any craft or contrivance used, capable of being used, or designed to be used for transportation in, on, or through water; and ``(15) the term `weapon of mass destruction' has the meaning given the term in section 2332a. ``(f) Exceptions.-- ``(1) Government-authorized conduct.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to conduct by or under the authority of, authorized by, or pursuant to a contract with, the United States or a State, Tribal, or local government, or any department or agency of the United States or a State, Tribal, or local government. Interference by unauthorized unmanned aircraft with law enforcement, emergency response, and military activities. Misuse of unmanned aircraft.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Drone Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. DRONE OFFENSES. ''; and (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``operation of, an aircraft'' and inserting the following: ``operation of-- ``(A) an aircraft''; (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) a vessel of the United States, or a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as those terms are defined in section 70502 of title 46, carrying 1 or more occupants, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants, shall be punished as provided in subsection (c); ``(C) a motor vehicle that is used, operated, or employed in interstate or foreign commerce and is carrying 1 or more occupants, in a manner that poses an imminent safety hazard to such occupants, shall be punished as provided in subsection (c); or ``(D) a vehicle used or designed for flight or navigation in space described in section 7(6), shall be punished as provided in subsection (c). ''; (3) by inserting after section 40A the following: ``Sec. 40B. Misuse of unmanned aircraft ``(a) Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) the term `aircraft', notwithstanding section 31(a)(1), means any device, craft, vehicle, or contrivance that is-- ``(A) invented, used, or designed to navigate, fly, or travel in the air; or ``(B) used or intended to be used for flight in the air; ``(2) the term `airport' has the meaning given the term in section 40102(a)(9) of title 49; ``(3) the term `contraband' has the meaning given the term in section 80302(a) of title 49; ``(4) the term `dangerous weapon' has the meaning given the term in section 930; ``(5) the term `explosive' means any thing within the scope of the definition of `explosive materials' in section 841; ``(6) the term `firearm' has the meaning given the term in section 921; ``(7) the term `Federal law' includes any form of Federal law, including any Federal statute, rule, regulation, or order; ``(8) the term `personnel of the United States' means any Federal officer, employee, or contractor, or any person assisting such an officer, employee, or contractor in the performance of duties; ``(9) the terms `prison' and `prohibited object' have the meanings given those terms in section 1791; ``(10) the term `restricted electromagnetic weapon' means any type of device, instrument, technology, or contrivance that-- ``(A) can generate or emit electromagnetic radiation or fields that are capable of jamming, disrupting, degrading, damaging, or interfering with the operation of any technological or electronic asset, system, network, or infrastructure, or any component or subcomponent thereof; and ``(B) is classified as a restricted electromagnetic weapon by the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense; ``(11) the term `serious bodily injury' has the meaning given the term in section 1365; ``(12) the term `United States corporation or legal entity' means any corporation or other entity organized under the laws of the United States or any State; ``(13) the term `unmanned aircraft' has the meaning given the term in section 44801 of title 49; ``(14) the term `vessel' means any craft or contrivance used, capable of being used, or designed to be used for transportation in, on, or through water; and ``(15) the term `weapon of mass destruction' has the meaning given the term in section 2332a. ``(3) Impairment of identification or lighting.--It shall be unlawful to, in violation of Federal law, knowingly and willfully-- ``(A) remove, obliterate, tamper with, or alter the identification number of the unmanned aircraft; ``(B) disable or fail to effect any required identification transmission or signaling of the unmanned aircraft; or ``(C) disable or obscure any required anti- collision lighting of the unmanned aircraft or fail to have or illuminate such lighting as required. ``(d) Penalties.--Any person who violates subsection (b)-- ``(1) in the case of a violation of paragraph (2), (3), or (4) of that subsection, shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years, fined under this title, or both; ``(2) in the case of a violation of paragraph (1)(A), (1)(B), (1)(C), or (5) of that subsection, shall be imprisoned for not more than 10 years, fined under this title, or both; ``(3) subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, in the case of a violation of paragraph (1)(D) of that subsection, shall be imprisoned for not more than 20 years, fined under this title, or both; and ``(4) in the case of a violation of any paragraph of that subsection, if death results, shall be sentenced to death or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, fined under this title, or both. ``(2) Federal jurisdiction.--In the case of a threat, attempt, or conspiracy to commit an offense under subsection (b), the requirement that a circumstance described in subsection (c) exists shall be satisfied if any of the circumstances described in that subsection would have existed had the offense been carried out. ``(f) Exceptions.-- ``(1) Government-authorized conduct.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to conduct by or under the authority of, authorized by, or pursuant to a contract with, the United States or a State, Tribal, or local government, or any department or agency of the United States or a State, Tribal, or local government. ``(3) Authorized property damage.--Subsection (b)(1)(D) shall not apply to conduct consisting of injury to property, if engaged in by or with the authorization or consent of the owner of the property, including in any consensual competition in which unmanned aircraft are deployed against each other. ''; (4) in the chapter analysis for chapter 2, by striking the item relating to section 40A and inserting the following: ``40A. Interference by unauthorized unmanned aircraft with law enforcement, emergency response, and military activities. Misuse of unmanned aircraft.

H.R.5825

Government Operations and Politics

District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act This bill revises membership requirements of the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment to provide authority for the District government to appoint all members of the board, except when the board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of an embassy or consulate.

To revise the composition of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for the District of Columbia so that the Board will consist solely of members appointed by the government of the District of Columbia, except when the Board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to a chancery. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act''. SEC. 2. REVISION OF COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. (a) Revision.-- (1) In general.--The first undesignated paragraph of section 8 of the Act of June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6- 641.07(a), D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking ``which shall be composed'' and all that follows through ``a resident of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``which shall be composed of 5 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia, each of whom shall have been a resident of the District of Columbia''. (2) Conforming amendment.--The second undesignated paragraph of section 8 of such Act (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6- 641.07(b), D.C. Official Code), is amended-- (A) by striking the first and second sentences; and (B) by striking ``the 3 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia'' each place it appears and inserting ``the members''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Functions Regarding Foreign Missions.--Section 206(i) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 4306(i)) is amended to read as follows: ``(i) Whenever the Board of Zoning Adjustment is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery-- ``(1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, or the Director of the National Park Service (or such alternate as such official may from time to time designate), as designated by the President, shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia); and ``(2) the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act

To revise the composition of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for the District of Columbia so that the Board will consist solely of members appointed by the government of the District of Columbia, except when the Board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to a chancery.

District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes

D

DC

This bill revises membership requirements of the District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment to provide authority for the District government to appoint all members of the board, except when the board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of an embassy or consulate.

To revise the composition of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for the District of Columbia so that the Board will consist solely of members appointed by the government of the District of Columbia, except when the Board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to a chancery. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act''. SEC. 2. REVISION OF COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. (a) Revision.-- (1) In general.--The first undesignated paragraph of section 8 of the Act of June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6- 641.07(a), D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking ``which shall be composed'' and all that follows through ``a resident of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``which shall be composed of 5 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia, each of whom shall have been a resident of the District of Columbia''. (2) Conforming amendment.--The second undesignated paragraph of section 8 of such Act (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6- 641.07(b), D.C. Official Code), is amended-- (A) by striking the first and second sentences; and (B) by striking ``the 3 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia'' each place it appears and inserting ``the members''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Functions Regarding Foreign Missions.--Section 206(i) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 4306(i)) is amended to read as follows: ``(i) Whenever the Board of Zoning Adjustment is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery-- ``(1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, or the Director of the National Park Service (or such alternate as such official may from time to time designate), as designated by the President, shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia); and ``(2) the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act''. SEC. 2. REVISION OF COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. (2) Conforming amendment.--The second undesignated paragraph of section 8 of such Act (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6- 641.07(b), D.C. Official Code), is amended-- (A) by striking the first and second sentences; and (B) by striking ``the 3 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia'' each place it appears and inserting ``the members''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Functions Regarding Foreign Missions.--Section 206(i) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 4306(i)) is amended to read as follows: ``(i) Whenever the Board of Zoning Adjustment is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery-- ``(1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, or the Director of the National Park Service (or such alternate as such official may from time to time designate), as designated by the President, shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia); and ``(2) the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To revise the composition of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for the District of Columbia so that the Board will consist solely of members appointed by the government of the District of Columbia, except when the Board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to a chancery. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act''. SEC. 2. REVISION OF COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. (a) Revision.-- (1) In general.--The first undesignated paragraph of section 8 of the Act of June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6- 641.07(a), D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking ``which shall be composed'' and all that follows through ``a resident of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``which shall be composed of 5 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia, each of whom shall have been a resident of the District of Columbia''. (2) Conforming amendment.--The second undesignated paragraph of section 8 of such Act (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6- 641.07(b), D.C. Official Code), is amended-- (A) by striking the first and second sentences; and (B) by striking ``the 3 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia'' each place it appears and inserting ``the members''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Functions Regarding Foreign Missions.--Section 206(i) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 4306(i)) is amended to read as follows: ``(i) Whenever the Board of Zoning Adjustment is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery-- ``(1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, or the Director of the National Park Service (or such alternate as such official may from time to time designate), as designated by the President, shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia); and ``(2) the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To revise the composition of the Board of Zoning Adjustment for the District of Columbia so that the Board will consist solely of members appointed by the government of the District of Columbia, except when the Board is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to a chancery. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment Home Rule Act''. SEC. 2. REVISION OF COMPOSITION OF BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT. (a) Revision.-- (1) In general.--The first undesignated paragraph of section 8 of the Act of June 20, 1938 (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6- 641.07(a), D.C. Official Code), is amended by striking ``which shall be composed'' and all that follows through ``a resident of the District of Columbia'' and inserting ``which shall be composed of 5 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia, each of whom shall have been a resident of the District of Columbia''. (2) Conforming amendment.--The second undesignated paragraph of section 8 of such Act (52 Stat. 799; sec. 6- 641.07(b), D.C. Official Code), is amended-- (A) by striking the first and second sentences; and (B) by striking ``the 3 members appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia with the advice and consent of the Council of the District of Columbia'' each place it appears and inserting ``the members''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Functions Regarding Foreign Missions.--Section 206(i) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 4306(i)) is amended to read as follows: ``(i) Whenever the Board of Zoning Adjustment is performing functions regarding an application by a foreign mission with respect to the location, expansion, or replacement of a chancery-- ``(1) the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Interior, the Administrator of General Services, or the Director of the National Park Service (or such alternate as such official may from time to time designate), as designated by the President, shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia); and ``(2) the Executive Director of the National Capital Planning Commission shall serve as a member of the Board in lieu of one of the other members of the Board (as designated by the Mayor of the District of Columbia).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect upon the expiration of the 90-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

H.R.5571

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties in California as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether such counties have an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that (1) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.

To establish the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area in the State of California, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage Area'' means the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of California. (4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the Counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz in the State of California. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, local Tribal organizations, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the ``Monterey Bay National Heritage Area''. (b) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (A) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed-- (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities-- (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that-- (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that-- (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; (7) could impact the rights of private property owners with respect to private property; and (8) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes-- (1) the findings of the study under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. <all>

Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

To establish the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area in the State of California, and for other purposes.

Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy

D

CA

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties in California as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether such counties have an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that (1) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.

To establish the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area in the State of California, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage Area'' means the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of California. (4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the Counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz in the State of California. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, local Tribal organizations, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the ``Monterey Bay National Heritage Area''. (b) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (A) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed-- (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities-- (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that-- (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that-- (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; (7) could impact the rights of private property owners with respect to private property; and (8) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes-- (1) the findings of the study under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage Area'' means the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of California. STUDY. (b) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (A) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed-- (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities-- (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that-- (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that-- (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; (7) could impact the rights of private property owners with respect to private property; and (8) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. SEC. 4. REPORT.

To establish the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area in the State of California, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage Area'' means the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of California. (4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the Counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz in the State of California. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, local Tribal organizations, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the ``Monterey Bay National Heritage Area''. (b) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (A) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed-- (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities-- (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that-- (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that-- (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; (7) could impact the rights of private property owners with respect to private property; and (8) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes-- (1) the findings of the study under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. <all>

To establish the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area in the State of California, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Heritage area.--The term ``Heritage Area'' means the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of California. (4) Study area.--The term ``study area'' means the Counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz in the State of California. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with State and local historic preservation officers, State and local historical societies, State and local tourism offices, local Tribal organizations, and other appropriate organizations and governmental agencies, shall conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the ``Monterey Bay National Heritage Area''. (b) Requirements.--The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that-- (A) represent distinctive aspects of the heritage of the United States; (B) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use; and (C) would be best managed-- (i) through partnerships among public and private entities; and (ii) by linking diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the story of the United States; (3) provides outstanding opportunities-- (A) to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; and (B) for recreation and education; (4) contains resources that-- (A) are important to any identified themes of the study area; and (B) retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (5) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and State and local governments that-- (A) are involved in the planning of the Heritage Area; (B) have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants in the Heritage Area, including the Federal Government; and (C) have demonstrated support for the designation of the Heritage Area; (6) has a potential management entity to work in partnership with the individuals and entities described in paragraph (5) to develop the Heritage Area while encouraging State and local economic activity; (7) could impact the rights of private property owners with respect to private property; and (8) has a conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. SEC. 4. REPORT. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a report that describes-- (1) the findings of the study under section 3; and (2) any conclusions and recommendations of the Secretary. <all>

H.R.2637

Energy

American Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2021 This bill provides support for a domestic supply of critical minerals, establishes deadlines to complete the environmental review of critical mineral projects on federal land, and sets forth related requirements to expedite the review of such projects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Specifically, the National Science Foundation must award grants to support research to advance critical mineral mining strategies and technologies. The Department of Energy must also provide grants to research, develop, and assess technologies and techniques to recover critical minerals from mine waste and metallurgical activities. If an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement is required for a critical mineral project, then all necessary federal review and permit considerations must be completed within 18 or 24 months, respectively. However, the review may exceed the time limit if the project sponsor agrees. The lead agency of the environmental review of such project must allow a state or another appropriate entity to assume certain federal responsibilities regarding the environmental review of the project upon the request of such entity. Further, the bill authorizes a lead agency to determine that the requirements of NEPA have been satisfied if a state or federal agency acting under state or federal law has addressed specified factors. If the lead agency does not make such a determination, then the agency must enter into an agreement with the project sponsor to set time limits for each part of the permitting process.

To promote the domestic exploration, research, development, and processing of critical minerals to ensure the economic and national security of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``American Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) The assured supply of critical minerals and the resiliency of critical mineral supply chains are essential to the economic prosperity and national defense of the United States. (2) The United States is heavily dependent on foreign sources of critical minerals and on foreign supply chains resulting in the potential for strategic vulnerabilities to both the economy and the military. (3) As deployment of clean energy technologies and emissions control devices increase, the demand for critical minerals will grow significantly. (4) The United States is import-reliant for 30 of the 35 minerals designated as critical by the Department of the Interior and relies completely on imports to meet demand for 13 of these minerals. (5) Over the past two decades China has produced more than 80 percent of the world's rare-earth elements and processed chemicals and has had similar supply control over other critical minerals. (6) China's projected total metals demand growth rate suggests that within a decade China's total annual metals demand will increase from today's 55% to more than 75% of the total world production of all metals. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that to break from China's control on the mineral supply chain, the United States should support significant research and development activities to drive innovation in domestic critical minerals production, promote responsible development of critical minerals, and encourage international collaboration to limit the impact of mineral supply disruptions. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Byproduct.--The term ``byproduct'' has the meaning given such term in section 7002 of Division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260). (2) Critical mineral.--The term ``critical mineral'' has the meaning given such term in section 7002 of Division Z of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116-260) except that such term shall not exclude materials described in subsection (a)(3)(B)(iii) of such section. (3) Critical mineral project.--The term ``critical mineral project'' means a project-- (A) located on-- (i) a mining claim, millsite claim, or tunnel site claim for any locatable mineral; (ii) lands open to mineral entry; or (iii) a Federal mineral lease; and (B) for the purpose of producing a critical mineral, including-- (i) as a byproduct, or a product of a host mineral, or from tailings; or (ii) through an exploration project with respect to which the presence of a byproduct is a reasonable expectation, based on known mineral companionality, geologic formation, mineralogy, or other factors. (4) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (6) State.--The term ``State'' means-- (A) a State; (B) the District of Columbia; (C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (D) Guam; (E) American Samoa; (F) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; and (G) the United States Virgin Islands. (7) Lead agency.--The term ``lead agency'' means the agency with primary responsibility for issuing a mineral exploration or mine permit for a project. (8) Mineral exploration or mine permit.--The term ``mineral exploration or mine permit'' means-- (A) an authorization of the Bureau of Land Management or the Forest Service, as applicable, for a premining activity that requires analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); (B) a plan of operations issued by the Bureau of Land Management or the Forest Service; and (C) a permit for a project located in an area for which a hardrock mineral permit or lease is available. TITLE I--CRITICAL MINERALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SEC. 101. CRITICAL MINERALS INTERAGENCY SUBCOMMITTEE. (a) In General.--The Critical Minerals Subcommittee of the National Science and Technology Council (referred to in this section as ``Subcommittee'') shall coordinate Federal science and technology efforts to ensure secure and reliable supplies of critical minerals to the United States. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Subcommittee shall be-- (1) to advise and assist the Committee on Homeland and National Security and the National Science and Technology Council on United States policies, procedures, and plans as it relates to critical minerals, including-- (A) Federal research, development, and deployment efforts to optimize methods for extractions, concentration, separation, and purification of conventional, secondary, and unconventional sources of critical minerals; (B) efficient use and reuse of critical minerals; (C) the critical minerals workforce of the United States; and (D) United States private industry investments in innovation and technology transfer from federally funded science and technology; (2) to identify emerging opportunities, stimulate international cooperation, and foster the development of secure and reliable supply chains of critical minerals; (3) to ensure the transparency of information and data related to critical minerals; and (4) to provide recommendations on coordination and collaboration among the research, development, and deployment programs and activities of Federal agencies to promote a secure and reliable supply of critical minerals necessary to maintain national security, economic well-being, and industrial production. (c) Responsibilities.--In carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2), the Subcommittee shall, taking into account the findings and recommendations of relevant advisory committees-- (1) provide recommendations on how Federal agencies may improve the topographic, geologic, and geophysical mapping of the United States and improve the discoverability, accessibility, and usability of the resulting and existing data, to the extent permitted by law and subject to appropriate limitation for purposes of privacy and security; assess the progress towards developing critical minerals recycling and reprocessing technologies, and technological alternatives to critical minerals; (2) examine options and provide recommendations for accessing and developing critical minerals through investment and trade with allies and partners of the United States; (3) evaluate and provide recommendations to incentivize the development and use of advances in science and technology in the private industry; (4) assess the need for, and make recommendations to address, the challenges facing the critical minerals supply chain workforce of the United States, including aging and retiring personnel and faculty; public perceptions about the nature of mining and mineral processing; and foreign competition for United States talent; and (5) develop, and update as necessary, a strategic plan to guide Federal programs and activities to enhance scientific and technical capabilities across critical mineral supply chains, including a roadmap that identifies key research and development needs and coordinates ongoing activities for source diversification, more efficient use, recycling, and substitution for critical minerals; as well as cross-cutting mining science, data science techniques, manufacturing science and engineering, computational modeling, and environmental health and safety research and development. SEC. 102. CRITICAL MINERALS MINING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AT THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. (a) In General.--The Director of the National Science Foundation shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to institutions of higher education or nonprofit organizations (or consortium of such institutions or organizations) to support basic research that will accelerate innovation to advance critical minerals mining strategies and technologies for the purpose of making better use of domestic resources and eliminating national reliance on minerals and mineral materials that are subject to supply disruptions. (b) Use of Funds.--Activities funded by a grant under this section may include-- (1) advancing mining research and development activities to develop new mapping and mining technologies and techniques, including advanced critical mineral extraction and production, to improve existing or to develop new supply chains of critical minerals and to yield more efficient, economical, and environmentally benign mining practices; (2) advancing critical mineral processing research activities to improve separation, alloying, manufacturing or recycling techniques and technologies that can decrease the energy intensity, waste, potential environmental impact and costs of those activities; (3) conducting long-term earth observatory of reclaimed mine sites, including the study of the evolution of microbial diversity at such sites; (4) examining the application of artificial intelligence for geological exploration of critical minerals, including what size and diversity of data sets would be required; (5) examining the application of machine learning for detection and sorting of critical minerals, and determining the size and diversity of data sets required for this analysis; (6) conducting detailed isotope studies of critical minerals and the development of more refined geologic models; and (7) providing training and researcher opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students to prepare the next generation of mining engineers and researchers. SEC. 103. RARE EARTH ELEMENTS AND CRITICAL MINERALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES. (a) Research Program for the Recovery of Critical Minerals From Various Forms of Mine Waste and Metallurgical Activities.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Applied Science Program, shall carry out a grant program-- (A) to research, develop, and assess advanced processing technologies and techniques for the extraction, recovery, and reduction of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, from various forms of mine waste and metallurgical activities, including mine waste piles, abandoned mine land sites, acid mine drainage sludge, byproducts produced through legacy mining and metallurgy activities, or oil shale; and (B) to determine if there are, and mitigate if present, any potential environmental impacts that could arise from the recovery of critical minerals from these resources. (2) Authorization of appropriations.-- To carry out the program under paragraph (1) there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Energy $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026, and to the Secretary of the Interior $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report evaluating the research and development of advanced processing technologies for the extraction, recovery, and reduction of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, from mine waste piles, acid mine drainage sludge, byproducts produced through legacy mining and metallurgy activities, or oil shale. TITLE II--CRITICAL MINERAL DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SEC. 201. PERMITTING. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) critical minerals are fundamental to the economy, competitiveness, and security of the United States; (2) to the maximum extent practicable, the critical mineral needs of the United States should be satisfied by minerals, elements, substances, and materials responsibly produced and recycled in the United States; and (3) the current Federal permitting process is an impediment to mineral production and the mineral security of the United States. (b) Coordination on Permitting Process.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, shall, to the maximum extent practicable, with respect to the Federal permitting and review process for critical mineral projects on Federal land-- (A) establish and adhere to timelines and schedules for the consideration of, and final decisions regarding, applications, operating plans, leases, licenses, permits, and other use authorizations for mineral-related activities on Federal land; (B) establish clear, quantifiable, and temporal permitting performance goals and tracking progress against those goals; (C) engage in early collaboration among agencies, project sponsors, and affected stakeholders-- (i) to incorporate and address the interests of each such agency, sponsor, and stakeholder; and (ii) to minimize delays; (D) ensure transparency and accountability by using cost-effective information technology to collect and disseminate information regarding individual critical mineral projects and agency performance; (E) engage in early and active consultation with State and local governments and Indian Tribes to avoid conflicts or duplication of effort, resolve concerns, and allow for concurrent, rather than sequential, State, local, Tribal, and Federal environmental and regulatory reviews; (F) meet or exceed the performance metrics required by subsection (g); (G) expand and institutionalize permitting and review process improvements that have proven effective; (H) develop mechanisms to better communicate priorities and resolve disputes among agencies at the national, regional, State, and local levels; and (I) develop other practices to improve the regulatory processes, such as preapplication procedures. (2) Considerations.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the lead agency shall consider deferring to, and relying on, baseline data, analyses, and reviews performed by State agencies with jurisdiction over the proposed critical mineral project. (3) Memorandum of agreement.--The lead agency with respect to a critical mineral project on Federal land, in consultation with any other Federal agency with jurisdiction over such project, shall, upon request of the project sponsor, a State or local government, an Indian Tribe, or other entity such lead agency determines appropriate, establish a memorandum of agreement with the project sponsor, a State or local government, an Indian Tribe, or another entity such lead agency determines appropriate to carry out the activities described in this subsection. (4) Time limit for permitting process.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except with agreement of the project sponsor, the total period for all necessary Federal reviews and permit consideration for a critical mineral project on Federal land reasonably expected to produce critical minerals may not exceed-- (A) with respect to a project that requires an environmental assessment under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)), 18 months; or (B) with respect to a project that requires an environmental impact statement under such section, 24 months. (c) Determination Under National Environmental Policy Act.-- (1) In general.--To the extent that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) applies to the issuance of any mineral exploration or mine permit relating to a critical mineral project, the lead agency may deem the requirements of such Act satisfied if the lead agency determines that a State or Federal agency acting under State or Federal law has addressed the following factors: (A) The environmental impact of the action to be conducted under the permit. (B) Possible alternatives to issuance of the permit. (C) The relationship between long- and short-term uses of the local environment and the maintenance and enhancement of long-term productivity. (D) Any irreversible and irretrievable commitment of resources that would be involved in the proposed action. (2) Publication.--The lead agency shall publish a determination under paragraph (1) not later than 90 days after receipt of an application for the permit. (3) Verification.--The lead agency shall publish a determination that the factors under paragraph (1) have been sufficiently addressed and public participation has occurred with regard to any authorizing actions before issuing any mineral exploration or mine permit for a critical mineral project. (d) Schedule for Permitting Process.--For any critical mineral project for which the lead agency cannot make the determination described in subsection (c), at the request of a project sponsor, the lead agency, cooperating agencies, and any other agencies involved with the mineral exploration or mine permitting process shall enter into an agreement with the project sponsor that sets time limits for each part of the permitting process, including-- (1) the decision on whether to prepare an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); (2) a determination of the scope of any environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (3) the scope of, and schedule for, the baseline studies required to prepare an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (4) preparation of any draft environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (5) preparation of a final environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (6) any consultations required under applicable law; (7) submission and review of any comments required under applicable law; (8) publication of any public notices required under applicable law; and (9) any final or interim decisions. (e) Addressing Public Comments.--As part of the review process of a critical mineral project under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the lead agency may not address any agency or public comments that were not submitted-- (1) during a public comment period or consultation period provided during the permitting process; or (2) as otherwise required by law. (f) Review and Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress a report that-- (1) identifies additional measures (including regulatory and legislative proposals, as appropriate) that would increase the timeliness of permitting activities for the exploration and development of domestic critical minerals; (2) identifies options (including cost recovery paid by permit applicants, as appropriate) for ensuring adequate staffing and training of Federal entities and personnel responsible for the consideration of applications, operating plans, leases, licenses, permits, and other use authorizations for critical mineral projects on Federal land; (3) quantifies the amount of time typically required (including a range derived from minimum and maximum durations, mean, median, variance, and any other statistical measure or representation the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture determine appropriate) to complete each step (including those aspects outside the control of the executive branch, such as judicial review, applicant decisions, or State and local government involvement) associated with the development and processing of applications, operating plans, leases, licenses, permits, and other use authorizations for a mineral exploration or mine permit for a critical mineral project; and (4) describes actions carried out pursuant to subsection (b). (g) Performance Metric.--Not later than 90 days after the date of submission of the report under subsection (f), the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture, after providing public notice and an opportunity to comment, shall develop and publish a performance metric for evaluating the progress made by the executive branch to expedite the permitting of critical mineral projects. (h) Annual Reports.--Beginning with the first budget submission by the President under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, after publication of the performance metric required under subsection (g), and annually thereafter, the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly submit to Congress a report that-- (1) summarizes the implementation of recommendations, measures, and options identified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (f); (2) using the performance metric under subsection (g), describes progress made by the executive branch, as compared to the baseline established pursuant to subsection (d)(3), on expediting the permitting of activities that will increase exploration for, and development of, domestic critical minerals; and (3) compares the United States to other countries in terms of permitting efficiency and any other criteria relevant to the globally competitive critical minerals industry. (i) Individual Projects.--Using data from the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary generated under subsection (h), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall prioritize inclusion of individual critical mineral projects on the website operated by the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with section 1122 of title 31, United States Code. (j) Report of Small Business Administration.--Not later than 1 year and 300 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration shall submit to the Committees on Small Business and Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that assesses the performance of Federal agencies with respect to-- (1) complying with chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, in promulgating regulations applicable to the critical minerals industry; and (2) performing an analysis of regulations applicable to the critical minerals industry that may be outmoded, inefficient, duplicative, or excessively burdensome. SEC. 202. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS. (a) In General.--The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish a competitive grant program to conduct studies, research, and demonstration projects relating to the production of critical minerals, including-- (1) studies of mining, mineral extraction efficiency, and related processing technology; (2) reclamation technology and practices for active mining operations; (3) the development of remining systems and technologies that facilitate reclamation that fosters the recovery of resources at abandoned mine sites; (4) investigations of critical mineral extraction methods that reduce environmental and human impacts; (5) reducing dependence on foreign energy and mineral supplies through increased domestic critical mineral production; (6) enhancing the competitiveness of United States energy and mineral technology exports; (7) the extraction or processing of coinciding mineralization, including rare earth elements, within coal, coal processing byproduct, overburden or coal residue; (8) enhancing technologies and practices related to mitigation of acid mine drainage, reforestation, and revegetation in the reclamation of land and water resources adversely affected by mining; (9) meeting challenges of extreme mining conditions, such as deeper deposits or offshore or cold region mining; and (10) mineral economics, including analysis of supply chains, future mineral needs, and unconventional mining resources. (b) Minimum Amount for Mining Schools.--Of amounts expended pursuant to this section, not less than 70 percent shall be expended to enhance and support mining and mineral engineering programs at mining schools in the United States. (c) Public Participation.--The Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders and provide a significant opportunity for participation by undergraduate and graduate students at mining schools. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2032. (e) Mining School.--In this section, the term ``mining school'' means a mining, metallurgical, or mineral engineering program or department accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., that is located at an institution of higher education (as that term is defined in section 631(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1132(a))) in the United States. SEC. 203. ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY ANALYSIS. (a) Resource Assessments Required.--Federal lands and waters may not be withdrawn from entry under the mining laws or operation of the mineral leasing and mineral materials laws unless a quantitative and qualitative geophysical and geological mineral resource assessment of the impacted area has been completed during the 10-year period ending on the date of such withdrawal or has been certified as current by the Director of the United States Geological Survey. (b) New Information.--If a resource assessment completed by the Director of the United States Geological Survey shows that a previously undiscovered deposit is likely present in an area that has been withdrawn from entry under the mining laws or operation of the mineral leasing and mineral materials laws pursuant to-- (1) section 204 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1714), the Secretary shall update the existing Resource Management Plan for such area; or (2) chapter 3203 of title 54, United States Code, the Secretary shall provide recommendations to the President on appropriate measures to reduce unnecessary impacts that the withdrawal may have on critical mineral exploration, development, and other mining activities. (c) Resource Management Plans.--Before a resource management plan under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) is updated or completed, the Secretary or Secretary of Agriculture, as applicable, shall, in consultation with the Director of the United States Geological Survey-- (1) review a quantitative and qualitative mineral resource assessment that was completed or updated during the 10-year period ending on the date the resource management plan is updated or completed or is certified as current by the Director of the United States Geological Survey for the geographic area affected by the resource management plan; and (2) in consultation with the Departments of Commerce and Defense, consider the economic, strategic and national security value of mineral deposits in the impacted geographic area affected by the resource management plan. (d) Previously Undiscovered Deposit.--In this section, the term ``previously undiscovered deposit'' means a deposit that has been previously evaluated by the United States Geological Survey and found to be of low mineral potential but upon subsequent evaluation is determined to have recoverable quantities of a critical mineral. SEC. 204. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL. (a) Moratoria.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may not declare a moratorium on issuing leases, claims, or permits on Federal lands, including on the Outer Continental Shelf, for the mining of critical minerals, or related activities unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress. (b) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may not withdraw Federal lands and waters from entry under the mining laws or operation of the mineral leasing and mineral materials laws for the mining of critical minerals without congressional approval if such withdrawal-- (1) exceeds 5,000 acres in a single withdrawal; or (2) is of a parcel the exterior boundary of which is less than 50 miles away from the exterior boundary of another parcel that was withdrawn during the 1-year period ending on the date of withdrawal of the parcel at issue. <all>

American Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2021

To promote the domestic exploration, research, development, and processing of critical minerals to ensure the economic and national security of the United States, and for other purposes.

American Critical Mineral Independence Act of 2021

Rep. Waltz, Michael

R

FL

This bill provides support for a domestic supply of critical minerals, establishes deadlines to complete the environmental review of critical mineral projects on federal land, and sets forth related requirements to expedite the review of such projects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Specifically, the National Science Foundation must award grants to support research to advance critical mineral mining strategies and technologies. The Department of Energy must also provide grants to research, develop, and assess technologies and techniques to recover critical minerals from mine waste and metallurgical activities. If an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement is required for a critical mineral project, then all necessary federal review and permit considerations must be completed within 18 or 24 months, respectively. However, the review may exceed the time limit if the project sponsor agrees. The lead agency of the environmental review of such project must allow a state or another appropriate entity to assume certain federal responsibilities regarding the environmental review of the project upon the request of such entity. Further, the bill authorizes a lead agency to determine that the requirements of NEPA have been satisfied if a state or federal agency acting under state or federal law has addressed specified factors. If the lead agency does not make such a determination, then the agency must enter into an agreement with the project sponsor to set time limits for each part of the permitting process.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (2) The United States is heavily dependent on foreign sources of critical minerals and on foreign supply chains resulting in the potential for strategic vulnerabilities to both the economy and the military. 3. (4) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (7) Lead agency.--The term ``lead agency'' means the agency with primary responsibility for issuing a mineral exploration or mine permit for a project. CRITICAL MINERALS INTERAGENCY SUBCOMMITTEE. CRITICAL MINERALS MINING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AT THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report evaluating the research and development of advanced processing technologies for the extraction, recovery, and reduction of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, from mine waste piles, acid mine drainage sludge, byproducts produced through legacy mining and metallurgy activities, or oil shale. PERMITTING. (c) Determination Under National Environmental Policy Act.-- (1) In general.--To the extent that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. ); (2) a determination of the scope of any environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (3) the scope of, and schedule for, the baseline studies required to prepare an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (4) preparation of any draft environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (5) preparation of a final environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (6) any consultations required under applicable law; (7) submission and review of any comments required under applicable law; (8) publication of any public notices required under applicable law; and (9) any final or interim decisions. 4321 et seq. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2032. 1132(a))) in the United States. ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY ANALYSIS. (a) Resource Assessments Required.--Federal lands and waters may not be withdrawn from entry under the mining laws or operation of the mineral leasing and mineral materials laws unless a quantitative and qualitative geophysical and geological mineral resource assessment of the impacted area has been completed during the 10-year period ending on the date of such withdrawal or has been certified as current by the Director of the United States Geological Survey. (c) Resource Management Plans.--Before a resource management plan under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. SEC.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. 3. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (7) Lead agency.--The term ``lead agency'' means the agency with primary responsibility for issuing a mineral exploration or mine permit for a project. CRITICAL MINERALS INTERAGENCY SUBCOMMITTEE. CRITICAL MINERALS MINING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AT THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report evaluating the research and development of advanced processing technologies for the extraction, recovery, and reduction of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, from mine waste piles, acid mine drainage sludge, byproducts produced through legacy mining and metallurgy activities, or oil shale. PERMITTING. (c) Determination Under National Environmental Policy Act.-- (1) In general.--To the extent that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. ); (2) a determination of the scope of any environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (3) the scope of, and schedule for, the baseline studies required to prepare an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (4) preparation of any draft environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (5) preparation of a final environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (6) any consultations required under applicable law; (7) submission and review of any comments required under applicable law; (8) publication of any public notices required under applicable law; and (9) any final or interim decisions. 4321 et seq. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2032. 1132(a))) in the United States. ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY ANALYSIS. (c) Resource Management Plans.--Before a resource management plan under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. SEC.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (2) The United States is heavily dependent on foreign sources of critical minerals and on foreign supply chains resulting in the potential for strategic vulnerabilities to both the economy and the military. (6) China's projected total metals demand growth rate suggests that within a decade China's total annual metals demand will increase from today's 55% to more than 75% of the total world production of all metals. 3. (4) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (7) Lead agency.--The term ``lead agency'' means the agency with primary responsibility for issuing a mineral exploration or mine permit for a project. CRITICAL MINERALS INTERAGENCY SUBCOMMITTEE. 102. CRITICAL MINERALS MINING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AT THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report evaluating the research and development of advanced processing technologies for the extraction, recovery, and reduction of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, from mine waste piles, acid mine drainage sludge, byproducts produced through legacy mining and metallurgy activities, or oil shale. PERMITTING. (3) Memorandum of agreement.--The lead agency with respect to a critical mineral project on Federal land, in consultation with any other Federal agency with jurisdiction over such project, shall, upon request of the project sponsor, a State or local government, an Indian Tribe, or other entity such lead agency determines appropriate, establish a memorandum of agreement with the project sponsor, a State or local government, an Indian Tribe, or another entity such lead agency determines appropriate to carry out the activities described in this subsection. (c) Determination Under National Environmental Policy Act.-- (1) In general.--To the extent that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. (D) Any irreversible and irretrievable commitment of resources that would be involved in the proposed action. ); (2) a determination of the scope of any environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (3) the scope of, and schedule for, the baseline studies required to prepare an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (4) preparation of any draft environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (5) preparation of a final environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (6) any consultations required under applicable law; (7) submission and review of any comments required under applicable law; (8) publication of any public notices required under applicable law; and (9) any final or interim decisions. 4321 et seq. (g) Performance Metric.--Not later than 90 days after the date of submission of the report under subsection (f), the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture, after providing public notice and an opportunity to comment, shall develop and publish a performance metric for evaluating the progress made by the executive branch to expedite the permitting of critical mineral projects. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS. (b) Minimum Amount for Mining Schools.--Of amounts expended pursuant to this section, not less than 70 percent shall be expended to enhance and support mining and mineral engineering programs at mining schools in the United States. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2032. 1132(a))) in the United States. ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY ANALYSIS. (a) Resource Assessments Required.--Federal lands and waters may not be withdrawn from entry under the mining laws or operation of the mineral leasing and mineral materials laws unless a quantitative and qualitative geophysical and geological mineral resource assessment of the impacted area has been completed during the 10-year period ending on the date of such withdrawal or has been certified as current by the Director of the United States Geological Survey. (c) Resource Management Plans.--Before a resource management plan under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. SEC. 204. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (2) The United States is heavily dependent on foreign sources of critical minerals and on foreign supply chains resulting in the potential for strategic vulnerabilities to both the economy and the military. (6) China's projected total metals demand growth rate suggests that within a decade China's total annual metals demand will increase from today's 55% to more than 75% of the total world production of all metals. 3. (4) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (7) Lead agency.--The term ``lead agency'' means the agency with primary responsibility for issuing a mineral exploration or mine permit for a project. CRITICAL MINERALS INTERAGENCY SUBCOMMITTEE. 102. CRITICAL MINERALS MINING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AT THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary, shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report evaluating the research and development of advanced processing technologies for the extraction, recovery, and reduction of critical minerals, including rare earth elements, from mine waste piles, acid mine drainage sludge, byproducts produced through legacy mining and metallurgy activities, or oil shale. PERMITTING. (3) Memorandum of agreement.--The lead agency with respect to a critical mineral project on Federal land, in consultation with any other Federal agency with jurisdiction over such project, shall, upon request of the project sponsor, a State or local government, an Indian Tribe, or other entity such lead agency determines appropriate, establish a memorandum of agreement with the project sponsor, a State or local government, an Indian Tribe, or another entity such lead agency determines appropriate to carry out the activities described in this subsection. (c) Determination Under National Environmental Policy Act.-- (1) In general.--To the extent that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. (D) Any irreversible and irretrievable commitment of resources that would be involved in the proposed action. ); (2) a determination of the scope of any environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (3) the scope of, and schedule for, the baseline studies required to prepare an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (4) preparation of any draft environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (5) preparation of a final environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (6) any consultations required under applicable law; (7) submission and review of any comments required under applicable law; (8) publication of any public notices required under applicable law; and (9) any final or interim decisions. 4321 et seq. (g) Performance Metric.--Not later than 90 days after the date of submission of the report under subsection (f), the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture, after providing public notice and an opportunity to comment, shall develop and publish a performance metric for evaluating the progress made by the executive branch to expedite the permitting of critical mineral projects. TECHNOLOGY GRANTS. (b) Minimum Amount for Mining Schools.--Of amounts expended pursuant to this section, not less than 70 percent shall be expended to enhance and support mining and mineral engineering programs at mining schools in the United States. (c) Public Participation.--The Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders and provide a significant opportunity for participation by undergraduate and graduate students at mining schools. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2032. 1132(a))) in the United States. ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY ANALYSIS. (a) Resource Assessments Required.--Federal lands and waters may not be withdrawn from entry under the mining laws or operation of the mineral leasing and mineral materials laws unless a quantitative and qualitative geophysical and geological mineral resource assessment of the impacted area has been completed during the 10-year period ending on the date of such withdrawal or has been certified as current by the Director of the United States Geological Survey. (c) Resource Management Plans.--Before a resource management plan under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. (d) Previously Undiscovered Deposit.--In this section, the term ``previously undiscovered deposit'' means a deposit that has been previously evaluated by the United States Geological Survey and found to be of low mineral potential but upon subsequent evaluation is determined to have recoverable quantities of a critical mineral. SEC. 204. CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL.

H.R.8432

Agriculture and Food

Beagle Brigade Act of 2022 This bill provides statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources.

To authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Beagle Brigade Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL DETECTOR DOG TRAINING CENTER. (a) In General.--There is established a National Detector Dog Training Center (referred to in this Act as the ``Center''). (b) Duties.--The Center shall have the following duties: (1) Training dogs for the purpose of safeguarding domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases. (2) Training human handlers to successfully select and train dogs for the purpose described in paragraph (1). (3) Collaborating with relevant Federal agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources. (4) Collaborating with external stakeholders, including State departments of agriculture, local and county agricultural officials, private sector entities, and other relevant non- Federal partners. (5) Ensuring the health and welfare of all dogs under the care of the Center, including by ensuring access to necessary veterinary care, adequate shelter, and proper nutrition. (6) Providing opportunities for private adoption of retirement-age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training. (7) Any other duties necessary to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to any other amounts made available for the operation of the Center, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2022, and each fiscal year thereafter, for the operation of the Center. SEC. 3. REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of current and emerging threats to domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the Center; (2) an examination of the role that the Center plays in the protection against foreign pests and diseases; (3) a description of improvements needed in Federal programs to minimize threats from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the Center, including strengthened coordination among the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other relevant Federal agencies; (4) recommendations to strengthen the capabilities of the Center in protecting against foreign pests and diseases; and (5) recommendations to improve-- (A) the dog procurement procedures of the Center; and (B) private adoption opportunities for retirement- age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training. <all>

Beagle Brigade Act of 2022

To authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center, and for other purposes.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2022

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr.

D

GA

This bill provides statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources.

To authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Beagle Brigade Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL DETECTOR DOG TRAINING CENTER. (a) In General.--There is established a National Detector Dog Training Center (referred to in this Act as the ``Center''). (b) Duties.--The Center shall have the following duties: (1) Training dogs for the purpose of safeguarding domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases. (2) Training human handlers to successfully select and train dogs for the purpose described in paragraph (1). (3) Collaborating with relevant Federal agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources. (4) Collaborating with external stakeholders, including State departments of agriculture, local and county agricultural officials, private sector entities, and other relevant non- Federal partners. (5) Ensuring the health and welfare of all dogs under the care of the Center, including by ensuring access to necessary veterinary care, adequate shelter, and proper nutrition. (6) Providing opportunities for private adoption of retirement-age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training. (7) Any other duties necessary to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to any other amounts made available for the operation of the Center, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2022, and each fiscal year thereafter, for the operation of the Center. SEC. 3. REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of current and emerging threats to domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the Center; (2) an examination of the role that the Center plays in the protection against foreign pests and diseases; (3) a description of improvements needed in Federal programs to minimize threats from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the Center, including strengthened coordination among the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other relevant Federal agencies; (4) recommendations to strengthen the capabilities of the Center in protecting against foreign pests and diseases; and (5) recommendations to improve-- (A) the dog procurement procedures of the Center; and (B) private adoption opportunities for retirement- age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Beagle Brigade Act of 2022''. 2. NATIONAL DETECTOR DOG TRAINING CENTER. (2) Training human handlers to successfully select and train dogs for the purpose described in paragraph (1). (3) Collaborating with relevant Federal agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources. (4) Collaborating with external stakeholders, including State departments of agriculture, local and county agricultural officials, private sector entities, and other relevant non- Federal partners. (5) Ensuring the health and welfare of all dogs under the care of the Center, including by ensuring access to necessary veterinary care, adequate shelter, and proper nutrition. (6) Providing opportunities for private adoption of retirement-age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training. (7) Any other duties necessary to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to any other amounts made available for the operation of the Center, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2022, and each fiscal year thereafter, for the operation of the Center. SEC. 3. REPORT.

To authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Beagle Brigade Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL DETECTOR DOG TRAINING CENTER. (a) In General.--There is established a National Detector Dog Training Center (referred to in this Act as the ``Center''). (b) Duties.--The Center shall have the following duties: (1) Training dogs for the purpose of safeguarding domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases. (2) Training human handlers to successfully select and train dogs for the purpose described in paragraph (1). (3) Collaborating with relevant Federal agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources. (4) Collaborating with external stakeholders, including State departments of agriculture, local and county agricultural officials, private sector entities, and other relevant non- Federal partners. (5) Ensuring the health and welfare of all dogs under the care of the Center, including by ensuring access to necessary veterinary care, adequate shelter, and proper nutrition. (6) Providing opportunities for private adoption of retirement-age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training. (7) Any other duties necessary to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to any other amounts made available for the operation of the Center, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2022, and each fiscal year thereafter, for the operation of the Center. SEC. 3. REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of current and emerging threats to domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the Center; (2) an examination of the role that the Center plays in the protection against foreign pests and diseases; (3) a description of improvements needed in Federal programs to minimize threats from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the Center, including strengthened coordination among the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other relevant Federal agencies; (4) recommendations to strengthen the capabilities of the Center in protecting against foreign pests and diseases; and (5) recommendations to improve-- (A) the dog procurement procedures of the Center; and (B) private adoption opportunities for retirement- age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training. <all>

To authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Beagle Brigade Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. NATIONAL DETECTOR DOG TRAINING CENTER. (a) In General.--There is established a National Detector Dog Training Center (referred to in this Act as the ``Center''). (b) Duties.--The Center shall have the following duties: (1) Training dogs for the purpose of safeguarding domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases. (2) Training human handlers to successfully select and train dogs for the purpose described in paragraph (1). (3) Collaborating with relevant Federal agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources. (4) Collaborating with external stakeholders, including State departments of agriculture, local and county agricultural officials, private sector entities, and other relevant non- Federal partners. (5) Ensuring the health and welfare of all dogs under the care of the Center, including by ensuring access to necessary veterinary care, adequate shelter, and proper nutrition. (6) Providing opportunities for private adoption of retirement-age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training. (7) Any other duties necessary to safeguard domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign and invasive pests and diseases, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to any other amounts made available for the operation of the Center, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2022, and each fiscal year thereafter, for the operation of the Center. SEC. 3. REPORT. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, shall submit to Congress a report that contains-- (1) a description of current and emerging threats to domestic agricultural and natural resources from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the Center; (2) an examination of the role that the Center plays in the protection against foreign pests and diseases; (3) a description of improvements needed in Federal programs to minimize threats from foreign pests and diseases within the purview of the operations of the Center, including strengthened coordination among the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other relevant Federal agencies; (4) recommendations to strengthen the capabilities of the Center in protecting against foreign pests and diseases; and (5) recommendations to improve-- (A) the dog procurement procedures of the Center; and (B) private adoption opportunities for retirement- age trained dogs and dogs that do not complete training. <all>

H.R.1118

Health

Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021 This bill allows for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations. The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REMOVING MEDICARE EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF HEARING AIDS AND EXAMINATIONS THEREFOR. (a) In General.--Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(7)) is amended by striking ``hearing aids or examinations therefor,''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. SEC. 3. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON HEARING AID PROGRAMS. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health insurance coverage, that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss. Such study shall include an examination of the number of individuals in the United States with hearing loss who need hearing aids, their coverage under such programs, and the effectiveness of such programs in meeting such need. Such study may also address programs that are designed to reduce or mitigate the incidence of hearing loss. (b) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date specified in section 2(b), the Comptroller General shall submit a report to Congress on the study conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include such recommendations on changes in such programs, including the establishment of new programs, as would meet the needs of individuals with hearing loss. <all>

Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, and for other purposes.

Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021

Rep. Dingell, Debbie

D

MI

This bill allows for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations. The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REMOVING MEDICARE EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF HEARING AIDS AND EXAMINATIONS THEREFOR. (a) In General.--Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(7)) is amended by striking ``hearing aids or examinations therefor,''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. SEC. 3. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON HEARING AID PROGRAMS. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health insurance coverage, that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss. Such study shall include an examination of the number of individuals in the United States with hearing loss who need hearing aids, their coverage under such programs, and the effectiveness of such programs in meeting such need. Such study may also address programs that are designed to reduce or mitigate the incidence of hearing loss. (b) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date specified in section 2(b), the Comptroller General shall submit a report to Congress on the study conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include such recommendations on changes in such programs, including the establishment of new programs, as would meet the needs of individuals with hearing loss. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REMOVING MEDICARE EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF HEARING AIDS AND EXAMINATIONS THEREFOR. (a) In General.--Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(7)) is amended by striking ``hearing aids or examinations therefor,''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. SEC. 3. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON HEARING AID PROGRAMS. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health insurance coverage, that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss. Such study shall include an examination of the number of individuals in the United States with hearing loss who need hearing aids, their coverage under such programs, and the effectiveness of such programs in meeting such need. Such study may also address programs that are designed to reduce or mitigate the incidence of hearing loss. (b) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date specified in section 2(b), the Comptroller General shall submit a report to Congress on the study conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include such recommendations on changes in such programs, including the establishment of new programs, as would meet the needs of individuals with hearing loss. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REMOVING MEDICARE EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF HEARING AIDS AND EXAMINATIONS THEREFOR. (a) In General.--Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(7)) is amended by striking ``hearing aids or examinations therefor,''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. SEC. 3. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON HEARING AID PROGRAMS. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health insurance coverage, that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss. Such study shall include an examination of the number of individuals in the United States with hearing loss who need hearing aids, their coverage under such programs, and the effectiveness of such programs in meeting such need. Such study may also address programs that are designed to reduce or mitigate the incidence of hearing loss. (b) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date specified in section 2(b), the Comptroller General shall submit a report to Congress on the study conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include such recommendations on changes in such programs, including the establishment of new programs, as would meet the needs of individuals with hearing loss. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REMOVING MEDICARE EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF HEARING AIDS AND EXAMINATIONS THEREFOR. (a) In General.--Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(7)) is amended by striking ``hearing aids or examinations therefor,''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2022. SEC. 3. GAO STUDY AND REPORT ON HEARING AID PROGRAMS. (a) Study.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health insurance coverage, that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss. Such study shall include an examination of the number of individuals in the United States with hearing loss who need hearing aids, their coverage under such programs, and the effectiveness of such programs in meeting such need. Such study may also address programs that are designed to reduce or mitigate the incidence of hearing loss. (b) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date specified in section 2(b), the Comptroller General shall submit a report to Congress on the study conducted under subsection (a). Such report shall include such recommendations on changes in such programs, including the establishment of new programs, as would meet the needs of individuals with hearing loss. <all>

H.R.5763

Transportation and Public Works

Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 This bill extends and revises provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, rail, and other surface transportation programs of the Department of Transportation. Specifically, the bill

[117th Congress Public Law 52] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 409]] Public Law 117-52 117th Congress An Act To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, and transit programs, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Oct. 31, 2021 - [H.R. 5763]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021.>> SECTION <<NOTE: 23 USC 101 note.>> 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO THE EXTENSION END DATE. Section 2(2) of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 382.>> is amended by striking ``October 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 3, 2021''. SEC. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> 3. AMENDMENT FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOLLOWING HIGHWAY TRUST FUND EXPIRATION. Section 108(b) of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 386.>> is amended by striking ``that begins'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: ``that begins on-- ``(1) October 1, 2021, and ends on or before the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) November 1, 2021, and ends on or before the date of enactment of the Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021.''. SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY FOR THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND, SPORT FISH RESTORATION AND BOATING TRUST FUND, AND LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND. (a) Highway Trust Fund.--Section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 <<NOTE: 26 USC 9503.>> is amended-- (1) in subsections (b)(6)(B), (c)(1), and (e)(3) by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''; and (2) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021'' each place it appears and inserting ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''. (b) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.--Section 9504 of such Code is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021'' each place it appears and inserting ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2) by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''. [[Page 135 STAT. 410]] (c) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.--Section 9508(e)(2) of such Code <<NOTE: 26 USC 9508.>> is amended by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''. (d) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Special Rule for Amendments.--On the date of enactment of H.R. 3684 (117th Congress)-- (1) subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the amendments made by such subsections, section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44), and the amendments made by such section shall cease to be effective; (2) the text of the laws amended by subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section and section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) shall revert back so as to read as the text read on September 30, 2021; and (3) the amendments made by H.R. 3684 (117th Congress) shall be executed as if this section and section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act had not been enacted. (e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 386.>> is amended by striking subsection (d). SEC. 5. PRIOR ENACTED AUTHORIZATION. If H.R. 3684 (117th Congress) is enacted before the date of enactment of this Act, this Act shall not take effect and the provisions of this Act shall not be executed. Approved October 31, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5763: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 28, considered and passed House and Senate. <all>

Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A.

D

OR

This bill extends and revises provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, rail, and other surface transportation programs of the Department of Transportation. Specifically, the bill

[117th Congress Public Law 52] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 409]] Public Law 117-52 117th Congress An Act To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, and transit programs, and for other purposes. 5763]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021.>> SECTION <<NOTE: 23 USC 101 note.>> 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''. 2. AMENDMENT TO THE EXTENSION END DATE. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> 3. AMENDMENT FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOLLOWING HIGHWAY TRUST FUND EXPIRATION. 4. EXTENSION OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY FOR THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND, SPORT FISH RESTORATION AND BOATING TRUST FUND, AND LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND. (a) Highway Trust Fund.--Section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 <<NOTE: 26 USC 9503.>> is amended-- (1) in subsections (b)(6)(B), (c)(1), and (e)(3) by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''; and (2) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021'' each place it appears and inserting ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''. [[Page 135 STAT. 410]] (c) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.--Section 9508(e)(2) of such Code <<NOTE: 26 USC 9508.>> is amended by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''. (d) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Special Rule for Amendments.--On the date of enactment of H.R. 3684 (117th Congress)-- (1) subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the amendments made by such subsections, section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44), and the amendments made by such section shall cease to be effective; (2) the text of the laws amended by subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section and section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) shall revert back so as to read as the text read on September 30, 2021; and (3) the amendments made by H.R. (e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 386.>> is amended by striking subsection (d). SEC. 5. PRIOR ENACTED AUTHORIZATION. If H.R. 3684 (117th Congress) is enacted before the date of enactment of this Act, this Act shall not take effect and the provisions of this Act shall not be executed. Approved October 31, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5763: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 28, considered and passed House and Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 52] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 409]] Public Law 117-52 117th Congress An Act To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, and transit programs, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''. 2. AMENDMENT TO THE EXTENSION END DATE. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> 3. AMENDMENT FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOLLOWING HIGHWAY TRUST FUND EXPIRATION. 4. EXTENSION OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY FOR THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND, SPORT FISH RESTORATION AND BOATING TRUST FUND, AND LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND. (a) Highway Trust Fund.--Section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 <<NOTE: 26 USC 9503.>> is amended-- (1) in subsections (b)(6)(B), (c)(1), and (e)(3) by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''; and (2) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021'' each place it appears and inserting ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''. [[Page 135 STAT. (d) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Special Rule for Amendments.--On the date of enactment of H.R. 3684 (117th Congress)-- (1) subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the amendments made by such subsections, section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44), and the amendments made by such section shall cease to be effective; (2) the text of the laws amended by subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section and section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) shall revert back so as to read as the text read on September 30, 2021; and (3) the amendments made by H.R. (e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 386.>> is amended by striking subsection (d). SEC. 5. PRIOR ENACTED AUTHORIZATION. If H.R. 3684 (117th Congress) is enacted before the date of enactment of this Act, this Act shall not take effect and the provisions of this Act shall not be executed. Approved October 31, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5763: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 28, considered and passed House and Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 52] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 409]] Public Law 117-52 117th Congress An Act To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, and transit programs, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Oct. 31, 2021 - [H.R. 5763]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021.>> SECTION <<NOTE: 23 USC 101 note.>> 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO THE EXTENSION END DATE. Section 2(2) of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 382.>> is amended by striking ``October 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 3, 2021''. SEC. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> 3. AMENDMENT FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOLLOWING HIGHWAY TRUST FUND EXPIRATION. Section 108(b) of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 386.>> is amended by striking ``that begins'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: ``that begins on-- ``(1) October 1, 2021, and ends on or before the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) November 1, 2021, and ends on or before the date of enactment of the Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021.''. SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY FOR THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND, SPORT FISH RESTORATION AND BOATING TRUST FUND, AND LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND. (a) Highway Trust Fund.--Section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 <<NOTE: 26 USC 9503.>> is amended-- (1) in subsections (b)(6)(B), (c)(1), and (e)(3) by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''; and (2) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021'' each place it appears and inserting ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''. (b) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.--Section 9504 of such Code is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021'' each place it appears and inserting ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2) by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''. [[Page 135 STAT. 410]] (c) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.--Section 9508(e)(2) of such Code <<NOTE: 26 USC 9508.>> is amended by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''. (d) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Special Rule for Amendments.--On the date of enactment of H.R. 3684 (117th Congress)-- (1) subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the amendments made by such subsections, section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44), and the amendments made by such section shall cease to be effective; (2) the text of the laws amended by subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section and section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) shall revert back so as to read as the text read on September 30, 2021; and (3) the amendments made by H.R. 3684 (117th Congress) shall be executed as if this section and section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act had not been enacted. (e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 386.>> is amended by striking subsection (d). SEC. 5. PRIOR ENACTED AUTHORIZATION. If H.R. 3684 (117th Congress) is enacted before the date of enactment of this Act, this Act shall not take effect and the provisions of this Act shall not be executed. Approved October 31, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5763: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 28, considered and passed House and Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 52] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 135 STAT. 409]] Public Law 117-52 117th Congress An Act To provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, and transit programs, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Oct. 31, 2021 - [H.R. 5763]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021.>> SECTION <<NOTE: 23 USC 101 note.>> 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO THE EXTENSION END DATE. Section 2(2) of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 382.>> is amended by striking ``October 31, 2021'' and inserting ``December 3, 2021''. SEC. <<NOTE: Time periods.>> 3. AMENDMENT FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION FOLLOWING HIGHWAY TRUST FUND EXPIRATION. Section 108(b) of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 386.>> is amended by striking ``that begins'' and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: ``that begins on-- ``(1) October 1, 2021, and ends on or before the date of enactment of this Act; or ``(2) November 1, 2021, and ends on or before the date of enactment of the Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021.''. SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY FOR THE HIGHWAY TRUST FUND, SPORT FISH RESTORATION AND BOATING TRUST FUND, AND LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND. (a) Highway Trust Fund.--Section 9503 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 <<NOTE: 26 USC 9503.>> is amended-- (1) in subsections (b)(6)(B), (c)(1), and (e)(3) by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''; and (2) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021'' each place it appears and inserting ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''. (b) Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.--Section 9504 of such Code is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(2) by striking ``Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021'' each place it appears and inserting ``Further Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2) by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''. [[Page 135 STAT. 410]] (c) Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund.--Section 9508(e)(2) of such Code <<NOTE: 26 USC 9508.>> is amended by striking ``November 1, 2021'' and inserting ``December 4, 2021''. (d) <<NOTE: Effective date.>> Special Rule for Amendments.--On the date of enactment of H.R. 3684 (117th Congress)-- (1) subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the amendments made by such subsections, section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44), and the amendments made by such section shall cease to be effective; (2) the text of the laws amended by subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section and section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) shall revert back so as to read as the text read on September 30, 2021; and (3) the amendments made by H.R. 3684 (117th Congress) shall be executed as if this section and section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act had not been enacted. (e) Conforming Amendment.--Section 201 of the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-44) <<NOTE: Ante, p. 386.>> is amended by striking subsection (d). SEC. 5. PRIOR ENACTED AUTHORIZATION. If H.R. 3684 (117th Congress) is enacted before the date of enactment of this Act, this Act shall not take effect and the provisions of this Act shall not be executed. Approved October 31, 2021. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 5763: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021): Oct. 28, considered and passed House and Senate. <all>

H.R.9540

International Affairs

Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act This bill authorizes the President to provide humanitarian aid to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia for (1) the clearance of unexploded ordnance, and (2) assistance for survivors of the explosive remnants of war in the region. The President must annually brief Congress on such activities.

To authorize assistance to support activities relating to the clearance of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive remnants of war in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, and to recognize the refugee and immigrant communities who supported and defended the Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia, including Hmong, Cham, Cambodian, Iu-Mien, Khmu, Lao, Montagnard, and Vietnamese Americans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act''. SEC. 2. RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITIES WHO SUPPORTED AND DEFENDED THE ARMED FORCES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) During the conflict in Southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s, many Hmong, Cham, Cambodians, Iu-Mien, Khmu, Lao, Montagnard, and Vietnamese people-- (A) fought and died with the Armed Forces; (B) rescued United States pilots shot down in enemy-controlled territory and returned the pilots to safety; (C) gathered and provided intelligence to the Armed Forces about enemy troop positions, movement, and strength; and (D) provided food, shelter, and support to members of the Armed Forces. (2) The national armed forces of Cambodia facilitated the evacuation of the United States Embassy in Phnom Penh on April 12, 1975, by fighting Khmer Rouge forces that advanced upon the capital. (3) A tragic legacy of the conflict in Southeast Asia is the lethal risk posed by landmines, unexploded ordnance (in this Act, referred to as ``UXO''), and explosive remnants of war in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia that still litter forests, rice fields, villages, school grounds, roads, and other populated areas, hindering development and efforts to reduce poverty. (4) Vietnam remains one of the world's most contaminated countries, with an estimated 800,000 tons of UXO left over from the conflict in Southeast Asia that ended more than 40 years ago. Since 1975, UXO accidents have caused more than 105,000 casualties, including more than 38,000 deaths of Vietnamese civilians. (5) In Laos, much of the country's land remains contaminated with tens of millions of small, unexploded cluster munitions. Since 1964, UXO and other explosive remnants of war have injured or killed more than 50,000 civilians in Laos. (6) Cambodia has experienced one of the highest rates of landmine and UXO casualties in the world. Over 64,000 Cambodians have been injured or killed by landmines, UXO, or other explosive remnants of war since 1979. (7) The United States is the world's leading financial supporter of demining and programs to remove UXO. Since 1993, the United States has provided more than $3,700,000,000 in assistance to locate and destroy UXO and other explosive remnants of war in more than 100 countries, including more than $148,000,000 in Vietnam, $230,000,000 in Laos, and $154,000,000 in Cambodia. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the Hmong, Cham, Cambodian, Iu-Mien, Khmu, Lao, Montagnard, and Vietnamese people deserve recognition for their support and defense of the Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia; and (2) the United States should continue to support activities to clear landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, while strengthening people-to- people ties and reaffirming the long-standing commitment of the United States to Southeast Asia. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE FOR VIETNAM, LAOS, AND CAMBODIA. (a) In General.--The President may provide humanitarian assistance to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia for programs to support the following: (1) The development or updating of national surveys of landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war. (2) Clearance of such landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war. (3) Stockpile management of small arms, light weapons, and ammunition. (4) Capacity building, risk education, destruction, and physical security related to landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war. (5) Survivors of incidents involving landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war, including by providing medical assistance and prosthetic devices related to landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war. (b) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the President shall seek to consult, partner, and coordinate with international organizations, civil societies, donor governments, and other stakeholders, as the President determines appropriate, to leverage the expertise, financial support, and resources of such entities to minimize duplication of efforts and maximize the efficient and effective provision of assistance from the United States. (c) Reporting and Briefing.-- (1) Reporting.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall provide a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on activities undertaken in accordance with this section on the progress of amounts made available from the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and related programs account for demining and clearance of landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Such reports shall also include-- (A) the status of amounts made available from the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and related programs account that are obligated pursuant to authorities provided by prior Acts and the status of unallocated amounts made available to such account as of the date of enactment of this Act; (B) a description of how Nonproliferation, Anti- terrorism, Demining, and related programs account funds have contributed to landmine, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war clearance efforts in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia; (C) estimates of contaminated land that has been cleared, land that still contains landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war, land that has not been assessed for contamination, and data on the origin of any antipersonnel mines cleared, to the extent possible; (D) a description of collaboration between the United States and the governments of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia including past and current progress to date in establishing nationwide contamination databases in such countries to refine landmine, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war locations and target clearance efforts; and (E) an assessment on the efforts of the Department of State to work with the Lao People's Democratic Republic regarding repatriation and the efforts and effectiveness of reintegration of Hmonh, Lao, Khmu, and Mien or Yao descent who arrive in the United States as refugees fleeing persecution in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. (2) Briefings.--The President shall annually brief the appropriate committees of Congress on activities undertaken in accordance with this section for each year for which amounts are authorized under subsection (d). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the President $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. (2) The term ``unexploded ordnance'' or ``UXO'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code. <all>

Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act

To authorize assistance to support activities relating to the clearance of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive remnants of war in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, and to recognize the refugee and immigrant communities who supported and defended the Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia, including Hmong, Cham, Cambodian, Iu-Mien, Khmu, Lao, Montagnard, and Vietnamese Americans, and for other purposes.

Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act

Rep. Chabot, Steve

R

OH

This bill authorizes the President to provide humanitarian aid to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia for (1) the clearance of unexploded ordnance, and (2) assistance for survivors of the explosive remnants of war in the region. The President must annually brief Congress on such activities.

SHORT TITLE. RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITIES WHO SUPPORTED AND DEFENDED THE ARMED FORCES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. (5) In Laos, much of the country's land remains contaminated with tens of millions of small, unexploded cluster munitions. (7) The United States is the world's leading financial supporter of demining and programs to remove UXO. Since 1993, the United States has provided more than $3,700,000,000 in assistance to locate and destroy UXO and other explosive remnants of war in more than 100 countries, including more than $148,000,000 in Vietnam, $230,000,000 in Laos, and $154,000,000 in Cambodia. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the Hmong, Cham, Cambodian, Iu-Mien, Khmu, Lao, Montagnard, and Vietnamese people deserve recognition for their support and defense of the Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia; and (2) the United States should continue to support activities to clear landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, while strengthening people-to- people ties and reaffirming the long-standing commitment of the United States to Southeast Asia. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE FOR VIETNAM, LAOS, AND CAMBODIA. (2) Clearance of such landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war. (2) Briefings.--The President shall annually brief the appropriate committees of Congress on activities undertaken in accordance with this section for each year for which amounts are authorized under subsection (d). SEC. 4. In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.

SHORT TITLE. RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITIES WHO SUPPORTED AND DEFENDED THE ARMED FORCES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. (5) In Laos, much of the country's land remains contaminated with tens of millions of small, unexploded cluster munitions. (7) The United States is the world's leading financial supporter of demining and programs to remove UXO. Since 1993, the United States has provided more than $3,700,000,000 in assistance to locate and destroy UXO and other explosive remnants of war in more than 100 countries, including more than $148,000,000 in Vietnam, $230,000,000 in Laos, and $154,000,000 in Cambodia. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the Hmong, Cham, Cambodian, Iu-Mien, Khmu, Lao, Montagnard, and Vietnamese people deserve recognition for their support and defense of the Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia; and (2) the United States should continue to support activities to clear landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, while strengthening people-to- people ties and reaffirming the long-standing commitment of the United States to Southeast Asia. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE FOR VIETNAM, LAOS, AND CAMBODIA. (2) Clearance of such landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war. (2) Briefings.--The President shall annually brief the appropriate committees of Congress on activities undertaken in accordance with this section for each year for which amounts are authorized under subsection (d). SEC. 4. In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act''. RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITIES WHO SUPPORTED AND DEFENDED THE ARMED FORCES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. (2) The national armed forces of Cambodia facilitated the evacuation of the United States Embassy in Phnom Penh on April 12, 1975, by fighting Khmer Rouge forces that advanced upon the capital. (5) In Laos, much of the country's land remains contaminated with tens of millions of small, unexploded cluster munitions. Since 1964, UXO and other explosive remnants of war have injured or killed more than 50,000 civilians in Laos. (6) Cambodia has experienced one of the highest rates of landmine and UXO casualties in the world. (7) The United States is the world's leading financial supporter of demining and programs to remove UXO. Since 1993, the United States has provided more than $3,700,000,000 in assistance to locate and destroy UXO and other explosive remnants of war in more than 100 countries, including more than $148,000,000 in Vietnam, $230,000,000 in Laos, and $154,000,000 in Cambodia. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the Hmong, Cham, Cambodian, Iu-Mien, Khmu, Lao, Montagnard, and Vietnamese people deserve recognition for their support and defense of the Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia; and (2) the United States should continue to support activities to clear landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, while strengthening people-to- people ties and reaffirming the long-standing commitment of the United States to Southeast Asia. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE FOR VIETNAM, LAOS, AND CAMBODIA. (2) Clearance of such landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war. (3) Stockpile management of small arms, light weapons, and ammunition. (b) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the President shall seek to consult, partner, and coordinate with international organizations, civil societies, donor governments, and other stakeholders, as the President determines appropriate, to leverage the expertise, financial support, and resources of such entities to minimize duplication of efforts and maximize the efficient and effective provision of assistance from the United States. Such reports shall also include-- (A) the status of amounts made available from the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and related programs account that are obligated pursuant to authorities provided by prior Acts and the status of unallocated amounts made available to such account as of the date of enactment of this Act; (B) a description of how Nonproliferation, Anti- terrorism, Demining, and related programs account funds have contributed to landmine, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war clearance efforts in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia; (C) estimates of contaminated land that has been cleared, land that still contains landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war, land that has not been assessed for contamination, and data on the origin of any antipersonnel mines cleared, to the extent possible; (D) a description of collaboration between the United States and the governments of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia including past and current progress to date in establishing nationwide contamination databases in such countries to refine landmine, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war locations and target clearance efforts; and (E) an assessment on the efforts of the Department of State to work with the Lao People's Democratic Republic regarding repatriation and the efforts and effectiveness of reintegration of Hmonh, Lao, Khmu, and Mien or Yao descent who arrive in the United States as refugees fleeing persecution in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. (2) Briefings.--The President shall annually brief the appropriate committees of Congress on activities undertaken in accordance with this section for each year for which amounts are authorized under subsection (d). SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act''. RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITIES WHO SUPPORTED AND DEFENDED THE ARMED FORCES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) During the conflict in Southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s, many Hmong, Cham, Cambodians, Iu-Mien, Khmu, Lao, Montagnard, and Vietnamese people-- (A) fought and died with the Armed Forces; (B) rescued United States pilots shot down in enemy-controlled territory and returned the pilots to safety; (C) gathered and provided intelligence to the Armed Forces about enemy troop positions, movement, and strength; and (D) provided food, shelter, and support to members of the Armed Forces. (2) The national armed forces of Cambodia facilitated the evacuation of the United States Embassy in Phnom Penh on April 12, 1975, by fighting Khmer Rouge forces that advanced upon the capital. (3) A tragic legacy of the conflict in Southeast Asia is the lethal risk posed by landmines, unexploded ordnance (in this Act, referred to as ``UXO''), and explosive remnants of war in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia that still litter forests, rice fields, villages, school grounds, roads, and other populated areas, hindering development and efforts to reduce poverty. (4) Vietnam remains one of the world's most contaminated countries, with an estimated 800,000 tons of UXO left over from the conflict in Southeast Asia that ended more than 40 years ago. Since 1975, UXO accidents have caused more than 105,000 casualties, including more than 38,000 deaths of Vietnamese civilians. (5) In Laos, much of the country's land remains contaminated with tens of millions of small, unexploded cluster munitions. Since 1964, UXO and other explosive remnants of war have injured or killed more than 50,000 civilians in Laos. (6) Cambodia has experienced one of the highest rates of landmine and UXO casualties in the world. (7) The United States is the world's leading financial supporter of demining and programs to remove UXO. Since 1993, the United States has provided more than $3,700,000,000 in assistance to locate and destroy UXO and other explosive remnants of war in more than 100 countries, including more than $148,000,000 in Vietnam, $230,000,000 in Laos, and $154,000,000 in Cambodia. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the Hmong, Cham, Cambodian, Iu-Mien, Khmu, Lao, Montagnard, and Vietnamese people deserve recognition for their support and defense of the Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia; and (2) the United States should continue to support activities to clear landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, while strengthening people-to- people ties and reaffirming the long-standing commitment of the United States to Southeast Asia. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE FOR VIETNAM, LAOS, AND CAMBODIA. (2) Clearance of such landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war. (3) Stockpile management of small arms, light weapons, and ammunition. (4) Capacity building, risk education, destruction, and physical security related to landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war. (5) Survivors of incidents involving landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war, including by providing medical assistance and prosthetic devices related to landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war. (b) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the President shall seek to consult, partner, and coordinate with international organizations, civil societies, donor governments, and other stakeholders, as the President determines appropriate, to leverage the expertise, financial support, and resources of such entities to minimize duplication of efforts and maximize the efficient and effective provision of assistance from the United States. Such reports shall also include-- (A) the status of amounts made available from the Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and related programs account that are obligated pursuant to authorities provided by prior Acts and the status of unallocated amounts made available to such account as of the date of enactment of this Act; (B) a description of how Nonproliferation, Anti- terrorism, Demining, and related programs account funds have contributed to landmine, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war clearance efforts in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia; (C) estimates of contaminated land that has been cleared, land that still contains landmines, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war, land that has not been assessed for contamination, and data on the origin of any antipersonnel mines cleared, to the extent possible; (D) a description of collaboration between the United States and the governments of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia including past and current progress to date in establishing nationwide contamination databases in such countries to refine landmine, UXO, and other explosive remnants of war locations and target clearance efforts; and (E) an assessment on the efforts of the Department of State to work with the Lao People's Democratic Republic regarding repatriation and the efforts and effectiveness of reintegration of Hmonh, Lao, Khmu, and Mien or Yao descent who arrive in the United States as refugees fleeing persecution in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. (2) Briefings.--The President shall annually brief the appropriate committees of Congress on activities undertaken in accordance with this section for each year for which amounts are authorized under subsection (d). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the President $100,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out this section. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. (2) The term ``unexploded ordnance'' or ``UXO'' has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.

H.R.5594

Health

Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act This bill reauthorizes for FY2023-FY2027 a grant program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for promoting positive health behaviors and outcomes in medically underserved communities through the use of community health workers. The bill also requires the CDC to reduce the amount of a grant if the recipient received COVID-19 assistance for the same or similar purpose pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to promote positive health behaviors and outcomes for populations in medically underserved communities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND OUTCOMES. Section 399V(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g- 11(j)) is amended to read as follows: ``(j) Funding.-- ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ``(2) Reduction in awards for certain entities.--The Secretary shall reduce the amount of any grant awarded under this section on or after October 1, 2022, to an eligible entity by the amount of any assistance awarded to the same eligible entity for the same or a similar purpose pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (Public Law 117-2).''. <all>

Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to promote positive health behaviors and outcomes for populations in medically underserved communities, and for other purposes.

Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act

Rep. Joyce, John

R

PA

This bill reauthorizes for FY2023-FY2027 a grant program administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for promoting positive health behaviors and outcomes in medically underserved communities through the use of community health workers. The bill also requires the CDC to reduce the amount of a grant if the recipient received COVID-19 assistance for the same or similar purpose pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to promote positive health behaviors and outcomes for populations in medically underserved communities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND OUTCOMES. Section 399V(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g- 11(j)) is amended to read as follows: ``(j) Funding.-- ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ``(2) Reduction in awards for certain entities.--The Secretary shall reduce the amount of any grant awarded under this section on or after October 1, 2022, to an eligible entity by the amount of any assistance awarded to the same eligible entity for the same or a similar purpose pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (Public Law 117-2).''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to promote positive health behaviors and outcomes for populations in medically underserved communities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND OUTCOMES. Section 399V(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g- 11(j)) is amended to read as follows: ``(j) Funding.-- ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ``(2) Reduction in awards for certain entities.--The Secretary shall reduce the amount of any grant awarded under this section on or after October 1, 2022, to an eligible entity by the amount of any assistance awarded to the same eligible entity for the same or a similar purpose pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (Public Law 117-2).''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to promote positive health behaviors and outcomes for populations in medically underserved communities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND OUTCOMES. Section 399V(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g- 11(j)) is amended to read as follows: ``(j) Funding.-- ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ``(2) Reduction in awards for certain entities.--The Secretary shall reduce the amount of any grant awarded under this section on or after October 1, 2022, to an eligible entity by the amount of any assistance awarded to the same eligible entity for the same or a similar purpose pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (Public Law 117-2).''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to promote positive health behaviors and outcomes for populations in medically underserved communities, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enhancing the Community Health Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND OUTCOMES. Section 399V(j) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280g- 11(j)) is amended to read as follows: ``(j) Funding.-- ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. ``(2) Reduction in awards for certain entities.--The Secretary shall reduce the amount of any grant awarded under this section on or after October 1, 2022, to an eligible entity by the amount of any assistance awarded to the same eligible entity for the same or a similar purpose pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (Public Law 117-2).''. <all>

H.R.2012

Transportation and Public Works

Clean Corridors Act of 2021 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to award grants to certain governmental entities and planning organizations to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors.

To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along the National Highway System, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Corridors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Greater adoption of zero emission vehicles will help-- (A) reduce emissions and improve air quality; (B) enhance the energy security of the United States by expanding the use of zero emission fuels; (C) enhance fuel choice and utilization of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure in order to benefit consumers; (D) ensure that the transportation infrastructure of the United States is equipped to manage the demands and anticipated future needs of the economy; and (E) develop a new economic sector in the United States that will create middle class jobs. (2) Consumer and business adoption of zero emission vehicles depends in part on the availability of reliable and convenient fueling and charging infrastructure. (3) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure must be strategically deployed to ensure the deployment and adoption of zero emission fuels. (4) Infrastructure owners and operators should prepare to meet the charging and fueling needs of electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles. SEC. 3. GRANTS FOR CHARGING AND FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE TO MODERNIZE AND RECONNECT AMERICA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. Section 151 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the FAST Act, the Secretary shall'' and inserting ``The Secretary shall periodically, not less frequently than every 3 years,''; (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``previously designated by the Federal Highway Administration or'' before ``designated by''; (3) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking ``5 years after the date of establishment of the corridors under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter,'' and inserting ``180 days after the date of enactment of the Clean Corridors Act of 2021,''; and (B) by striking ``update'' and inserting ``establish a recurring process, not less frequently than every 3 years, to update''; (4) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``establishes an aspirational goal of achieving'' and inserting ``describes efforts, including through funds awarded through the grant program under subsection (f), that will aid efforts to achieve''; and (ii) by striking ``by the end of fiscal year 2020.'' and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) summarizes best practices and provides guidance, developed through consultation with the Secretary of Energy, for project development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure at the State, Tribal, and local level to allow for the predictable deployment of that infrastructure.''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Grant Program.-- ``(1) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Clean Corridors Act of 2021, the Secretary shall establish a grant program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out the activities described in paragraph (5). ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under this subsection is-- ``(A) a State or political subdivision of a State; ``(B) a metropolitan planning organization; ``(C) a unit of local government; ``(D) a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, including a port authority; ``(E) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)); ``(F) an authority, agency, or instrumentality of, or an entity owned by, 1 or more entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (E); or ``(G) a group of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). ``(3) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary shall require. ``(4) Application information.--In making requirements for applications under paragraph (3), the Secretary may require information including a description of how the eligible entity has considered-- ``(A) public accessibility of charging or fueling infrastructure proposed to be funded with a grant under this subsection, including-- ``(i) charging or fueling connector types and publicly available information on station location, station operator contact information, number of simultaneous refueling positions, and real-time availability; and ``(ii) payment methods to ensure secure, convenient, fair, and equal access; ``(B) collaborative engagement with stakeholders (including automobile manufacturers, utilities, infrastructure providers, technology providers, zero emission fuel providers, metropolitan planning organizations, States, Indian tribes, units of local governments, fleet owners, fleet managers, fuel station owners and operators, labor organizations, infrastructure construction and component parts suppliers, and multi-State and regional entities)-- ``(i) to foster enhanced, coordinated, public-private or private investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure; ``(ii) to expand deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure; ``(iii) to protect personal privacy and ensure cybersecurity; and ``(iv) to ensure that a properly trained workforce is available to construct and install electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure; ``(C) the location of the proposed station or fueling site, including-- ``(i) the availability of onsite amenities for vehicle operators, including restrooms or food facilities; ``(ii) access in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); and ``(iii) needs for expanded capacity in the future to meet growth in demand; ``(D) infrastructure installation that can be responsive to technology advancements, including accommodating autonomous vehicles, future electric charging and hydrogen fueling methods, and new payment methods; and ``(E) the long-term operation and maintenance of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure, including consideration of the need for expanded capacity resulting from increasing demand into the future, to avoid stranded assets and protect the investment of public funds in that infrastructure. ``(5) Considerations.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider the extent to which the application of the eligible entity would-- ``(A) improve alternative fueling corridor networks by-- ``(i) enabling a non-designated corridor to become a corridor-pending corridor or a corridor-ready corridor; ``(ii) converting corridor-pending corridors to corridor-ready corridors; or ``(iii) in the case of corridor-ready corridors, providing redundancy-- ``(I) to meet excess demand for charging and fueling infrastructure; or ``(II) to reduce congestion at existing charging and fueling infrastructure in high-traffic locations; ``(B) meet current or anticipated market demands for charging or fueling infrastructure; ``(C) accelerate the adoption of electric and hydrogen powered modes of transportation through the establishment of new recharging and refueling locations or the expansion of existing infrastructure constructed without Federal assistance; ``(D) support a long-term competitive market for electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure; and ``(E) reduce greenhouse gas emissions in established goods-movement corridors, locations serving first- and last-mile freight near ports and freight hubs, and locations that optimize infrastructure networks and reduce hazardous air pollutants in communities disproportionately impacted by such pollutants. ``(6) Use of funds.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraphs (C) and (D), an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection shall only use the funds to contract with a private entity for acquisition and installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure that is directly related to the charging or fueling of a vehicle in accordance with this paragraph. ``(B) Location of infrastructure.--Any electric vehicle charging infrastructure or hydrogen fueling infrastructure acquired and installed with a grant under this subsection shall be located along an alternative fuel corridor designated-- ``(i) under this section, on the condition that any affected Indian tribes are consulted before the designation; or ``(ii) by a State or group of States, including the Regional Electric Vehicle West Plan of the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, on the condition that any affected Indian tribes are consulted before the designation. ``(C) Operating assistance.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use a portion of the funds to provide to a private entity operating assistance for the first 5 years of operations after the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure while the facility transitions to independent system operations. ``(ii) Inclusions.--Operating assistance under this subparagraph shall be limited to costs allocable to operating and maintaining the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure and service, including costs associated with labor, marketing, and administrative costs. ``(iii) Limitation.--Operating assistance under this subparagraph may not exceed the amount of a contract under subparagraph (A) to acquire and install publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure. ``(D) Signs.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use a portion of the funds to acquire and install-- ``(I) traffic control devices located in the right-of-way to provide directional information to electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure acquired, installed, or operated with the grant; and ``(II) on-premises signs to provide information about electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure acquired, installed, or operated with a grant under this subsection. ``(ii) Limitation on amount.--The amount of funds used to acquire and install traffic control devices and on-premises signs under clause (i) may not exceed the amount of a contract under subparagraph (A) to acquire and install publicly accessible charging or fueling infrastructure. ``(iii) No new authority created.--Nothing in this subparagraph authorizes an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection to acquire and install traffic control devices or on-premises signs if the entity is not otherwise authorized to do so. ``(7) Project requirements.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any project funded by a grant under this subsection shall be treated as a project on a Federal-aid highway under this chapter. ``(B) Signs.--Any traffic control device or on- premises sign acquired, installed, or operated with a grant under this subsection shall comply with-- ``(i) the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, if located in the right-of-way; and ``(ii) other provisions of Federal, State, and local law, as applicable. ``(C) Limitation on single manufacturer use.--A grant under this subsection may not be used to construct any infrastructure that has the ability to serve vehicles produced by only one vehicle manufacturer. ``(8) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost of a project carried out with a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 80 percent of the total project cost. ``(9) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030.''. <all>

Clean Corridors Act of 2021

To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a grant program for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along the National Highway System, and for other purposes.

Clean Corridors Act of 2021

Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark

D

CA

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to award grants to certain governmental entities and planning organizations to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Corridors Act of 2021''. 2. (3) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure must be strategically deployed to ensure the deployment and adoption of zero emission fuels. (4) Infrastructure owners and operators should prepare to meet the charging and fueling needs of electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles. SEC. Section 151 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the FAST Act, the Secretary shall'' and inserting ``The Secretary shall periodically, not less frequently than every 3 years,''; (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``previously designated by the Federal Highway Administration or'' before ``designated by''; (3) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking ``5 years after the date of establishment of the corridors under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter,'' and inserting ``180 days after the date of enactment of the Clean Corridors Act of 2021,''; and (B) by striking ``update'' and inserting ``establish a recurring process, not less frequently than every 3 years, to update''; (4) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``establishes an aspirational goal of achieving'' and inserting ``describes efforts, including through funds awarded through the grant program under subsection (f), that will aid efforts to achieve''; and (ii) by striking ``by the end of fiscal year 2020.'' ``(3) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary shall require. ``(C) Operating assistance.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use a portion of the funds to provide to a private entity operating assistance for the first 5 years of operations after the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure while the facility transitions to independent system operations. ``(ii) Limitation on amount.--The amount of funds used to acquire and install traffic control devices and on-premises signs under clause (i) may not exceed the amount of a contract under subparagraph (A) to acquire and install publicly accessible charging or fueling infrastructure. ``(8) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost of a project carried out with a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 80 percent of the total project cost.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Corridors Act of 2021''. 2. (4) Infrastructure owners and operators should prepare to meet the charging and fueling needs of electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles. Section 151 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the FAST Act, the Secretary shall'' and inserting ``The Secretary shall periodically, not less frequently than every 3 years,''; (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``previously designated by the Federal Highway Administration or'' before ``designated by''; (3) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking ``5 years after the date of establishment of the corridors under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter,'' and inserting ``180 days after the date of enactment of the Clean Corridors Act of 2021,''; and (B) by striking ``update'' and inserting ``establish a recurring process, not less frequently than every 3 years, to update''; (4) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``establishes an aspirational goal of achieving'' and inserting ``describes efforts, including through funds awarded through the grant program under subsection (f), that will aid efforts to achieve''; and (ii) by striking ``by the end of fiscal year 2020.'' ``(3) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary shall require. ``(ii) Limitation on amount.--The amount of funds used to acquire and install traffic control devices and on-premises signs under clause (i) may not exceed the amount of a contract under subparagraph (A) to acquire and install publicly accessible charging or fueling infrastructure.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Corridors Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) Consumer and business adoption of zero emission vehicles depends in part on the availability of reliable and convenient fueling and charging infrastructure. (3) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure must be strategically deployed to ensure the deployment and adoption of zero emission fuels. (4) Infrastructure owners and operators should prepare to meet the charging and fueling needs of electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles. SEC. Section 151 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the FAST Act, the Secretary shall'' and inserting ``The Secretary shall periodically, not less frequently than every 3 years,''; (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``previously designated by the Federal Highway Administration or'' before ``designated by''; (3) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking ``5 years after the date of establishment of the corridors under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter,'' and inserting ``180 days after the date of enactment of the Clean Corridors Act of 2021,''; and (B) by striking ``update'' and inserting ``establish a recurring process, not less frequently than every 3 years, to update''; (4) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``establishes an aspirational goal of achieving'' and inserting ``describes efforts, including through funds awarded through the grant program under subsection (f), that will aid efforts to achieve''; and (ii) by striking ``by the end of fiscal year 2020.'' 5304)); ``(F) an authority, agency, or instrumentality of, or an entity owned by, 1 or more entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (E); or ``(G) a group of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). ``(3) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary shall require. 12101 et seq. ); and ``(iii) needs for expanded capacity in the future to meet growth in demand; ``(D) infrastructure installation that can be responsive to technology advancements, including accommodating autonomous vehicles, future electric charging and hydrogen fueling methods, and new payment methods; and ``(E) the long-term operation and maintenance of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure, including consideration of the need for expanded capacity resulting from increasing demand into the future, to avoid stranded assets and protect the investment of public funds in that infrastructure. ``(B) Location of infrastructure.--Any electric vehicle charging infrastructure or hydrogen fueling infrastructure acquired and installed with a grant under this subsection shall be located along an alternative fuel corridor designated-- ``(i) under this section, on the condition that any affected Indian tribes are consulted before the designation; or ``(ii) by a State or group of States, including the Regional Electric Vehicle West Plan of the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, on the condition that any affected Indian tribes are consulted before the designation. ``(C) Operating assistance.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use a portion of the funds to provide to a private entity operating assistance for the first 5 years of operations after the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure while the facility transitions to independent system operations. ``(ii) Limitation on amount.--The amount of funds used to acquire and install traffic control devices and on-premises signs under clause (i) may not exceed the amount of a contract under subparagraph (A) to acquire and install publicly accessible charging or fueling infrastructure. ``(8) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost of a project carried out with a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 80 percent of the total project cost. ``(9) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Clean Corridors Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) Consumer and business adoption of zero emission vehicles depends in part on the availability of reliable and convenient fueling and charging infrastructure. (3) Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure must be strategically deployed to ensure the deployment and adoption of zero emission fuels. (4) Infrastructure owners and operators should prepare to meet the charging and fueling needs of electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles. SEC. Section 151 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the FAST Act, the Secretary shall'' and inserting ``The Secretary shall periodically, not less frequently than every 3 years,''; (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``previously designated by the Federal Highway Administration or'' before ``designated by''; (3) in subsection (d)-- (A) by striking ``5 years after the date of establishment of the corridors under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter,'' and inserting ``180 days after the date of enactment of the Clean Corridors Act of 2021,''; and (B) by striking ``update'' and inserting ``establish a recurring process, not less frequently than every 3 years, to update''; (4) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``establishes an aspirational goal of achieving'' and inserting ``describes efforts, including through funds awarded through the grant program under subsection (f), that will aid efforts to achieve''; and (ii) by striking ``by the end of fiscal year 2020.'' ``(2) Eligible entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under this subsection is-- ``(A) a State or political subdivision of a State; ``(B) a metropolitan planning organization; ``(C) a unit of local government; ``(D) a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, including a port authority; ``(E) an Indian tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)); ``(F) an authority, agency, or instrumentality of, or an entity owned by, 1 or more entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (E); or ``(G) a group of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). ``(3) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary shall require. 12101 et seq. ); and ``(iii) needs for expanded capacity in the future to meet growth in demand; ``(D) infrastructure installation that can be responsive to technology advancements, including accommodating autonomous vehicles, future electric charging and hydrogen fueling methods, and new payment methods; and ``(E) the long-term operation and maintenance of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure, including consideration of the need for expanded capacity resulting from increasing demand into the future, to avoid stranded assets and protect the investment of public funds in that infrastructure. ``(B) Location of infrastructure.--Any electric vehicle charging infrastructure or hydrogen fueling infrastructure acquired and installed with a grant under this subsection shall be located along an alternative fuel corridor designated-- ``(i) under this section, on the condition that any affected Indian tribes are consulted before the designation; or ``(ii) by a State or group of States, including the Regional Electric Vehicle West Plan of the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, on the condition that any affected Indian tribes are consulted before the designation. ``(C) Operating assistance.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use a portion of the funds to provide to a private entity operating assistance for the first 5 years of operations after the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure while the facility transitions to independent system operations. ``(ii) Limitation on amount.--The amount of funds used to acquire and install traffic control devices and on-premises signs under clause (i) may not exceed the amount of a contract under subparagraph (A) to acquire and install publicly accessible charging or fueling infrastructure. ``(C) Limitation on single manufacturer use.--A grant under this subsection may not be used to construct any infrastructure that has the ability to serve vehicles produced by only one vehicle manufacturer. ``(8) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost of a project carried out with a grant under this subsection shall not exceed 80 percent of the total project cost. ``(9) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $300,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2030.''.

S.863

Immigration

Asylum Abuse Reduction Act This bill places restrictions on aliens seeking asylum and contains provisions related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, an asylum seeker who arrives at a U.S. land port of entry without entry documents may not be admitted unless an asylum officer at a U.S. embassy or consulate has interviewed the alien and has concluded that the alien (1) has been persecuted in the alien's country of nationality due to their race, religion, or other characteristics; (2) has a credible fear of persecution if they returned to that country; or (3) would be tortured by the government upon return to that country. (Currently, an alien arriving at a port of entry may apply for asylum and an immigration officer there typically will give the alien a credible fear interview.) Furthermore, an alien who traveled through a third country to enter the United States through the southern border shall be ineligible for asylum unless (1) the alien has applied for and been denied asylum or protection in that third country, (2) the alien was a victim of severe human trafficking, or (3) the third country is not party to certain international agreements relating to refugees. Each federal judicial district shall appoint at least one judge to issue arrest warrants for individuals violating orders to depart, upon a showing of probable cause. Under this bill, the Flores agreement (a lawsuit settlement which imposes various requirements relating to the treatment of alien minors detained for immigration-related purposes) shall not apply.

To require asylum officers at United States embassies and consulates to conduct credible fear screenings before aliens seeking asylum may be permitted to enter the United States to apply for asylum, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Asylum Abuse Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. ASYLUM INTERVIEWS. (a) Border Crossings.--Notwithstanding section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)), if an alien who is seeking asylum in the United States attempts to enter the United States from Canada or Mexico at a land port of entry without a valid visa or other appropriate entry document, the immigration officer who is inspecting the alien-- (1) may not admit or parole the alien into the United States; and (2) shall advise the alien to schedule an asylum hearing with the most convenient United States embassy or consulate in Canada or Mexico. (b) Credible Fear Screenings.--An alien described in subsection (a) may only be permitted to enter the United States to apply for asylum if an asylum officer stationed at a United States embassy or consulate-- (1) has conducted an in-person or telephonic interview with the alien; and (2) as a result of such interview, has concluded that the alien-- (A)(i) has been persecuted in the alien's country of nationality on account of the alien's race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion; (ii) has a credible fear of persecution (as defined in section 235(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(B))) if the alien returned to such country; or (iii) would be subject to torture by a government or public official acting under the color of law if the alien returned to his or her country of nationality; and (B) is otherwise eligible for asylum under section 208(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(a)). SEC. 3. ASYLUM INELIGIBILITY. Section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Transit through third country.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any alien who, on or after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, enters, attempts to enter, or arrives in the United States through the Southern land border after transiting through, on the way to the United States, one or more countries other than the country of citizenship, nationality, or last lawful habitual residence of the alien. ``(ii) Exceptions.--Clause (i) shall not apply if-- ``(I)(aa) the alien demonstrates that he or she applied for protection from persecution or torture in one or more countries (other than the country of citizenship, nationality, or last lawful habitual residence of the alien) through which the alien transited on the way to the United States; and ``(bb) the alien received a final judgment denying the alien protection in such country; ``(II) the alien demonstrates that he or she is or has been subject to a severe form of trafficking in persons; or ``(III) the one or more countries through which the alien transited on the way to the United States were not, at the time of the transit, parties to-- ``(aa) the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at Geneva July 28, 1951 (as made applicable by the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at New York January 31, 1967 (19 UST 6223)); or ``(bb) the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(G) Internal relocation.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien interviewed by an asylum officer under section 2(b) of the Asylum Abuse Reduction Act if the asylum officer makes a determination that the alien may avoid purported persecution or torture in the alien's country of nationality by relocating to another part of such country.''. SEC. 4. CRIMINAL BENCH WARRANTS. (a) Issuance.--Each Federal judicial district shall appoint at least 1 magistrate or district court judge who, upon a showing of probable cause, shall issue a warrant of arrest for a violation of section 243(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1253(a)(1)). (b) Probable Cause.--An order of removal issued under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) that has been in existence 90 days or more shall constitute prima facie evidence of probable cause to issue a warrant under subsection (a). SEC. 5. INAPPLICABILITY OF FLORES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO ALIENS SUBJECT TO DETENTION. The stipulated settlement agreement filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on January 17, 1997 (CV 85-4544-RJK) (commonly known as the ``Flores settlement agreement''), shall not apply to the detention and custody of aliens subject to detention in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). <all>

Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

A bill to require asylum officers at United States embassies and consulates to conduct credible fear screenings before aliens seeking asylum may be permitted to enter the United States to apply for asylum, and for other purposes.

Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

Sen. Inhofe, James M.

R

OK

This bill places restrictions on aliens seeking asylum and contains provisions related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, an asylum seeker who arrives at a U.S. land port of entry without entry documents may not be admitted unless an asylum officer at a U.S. embassy or consulate has interviewed the alien and has concluded that the alien (1) has been persecuted in the alien's country of nationality due to their race, religion, or other characteristics; (2) has a credible fear of persecution if they returned to that country; or (3) would be tortured by the government upon return to that country. (Currently, an alien arriving at a port of entry may apply for asylum and an immigration officer there typically will give the alien a credible fear interview.) Furthermore, an alien who traveled through a third country to enter the United States through the southern border shall be ineligible for asylum unless (1) the alien has applied for and been denied asylum or protection in that third country, (2) the alien was a victim of severe human trafficking, or (3) the third country is not party to certain international agreements relating to refugees. Each federal judicial district shall appoint at least one judge to issue arrest warrants for individuals violating orders to depart, upon a showing of probable cause. Under this bill, the Flores agreement (a lawsuit settlement which imposes various requirements relating to the treatment of alien minors detained for immigration-related purposes) shall not apply.

To require asylum officers at United States embassies and consulates to conduct credible fear screenings before aliens seeking asylum may be permitted to enter the United States to apply for asylum, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Asylum Abuse Reduction Act''. ASYLUM INTERVIEWS. (a) Border Crossings.--Notwithstanding section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)), if an alien who is seeking asylum in the United States attempts to enter the United States from Canada or Mexico at a land port of entry without a valid visa or other appropriate entry document, the immigration officer who is inspecting the alien-- (1) may not admit or parole the alien into the United States; and (2) shall advise the alien to schedule an asylum hearing with the most convenient United States embassy or consulate in Canada or Mexico. 1158(a)). 3. ASYLUM INELIGIBILITY. Section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ``(ii) Exceptions.--Clause (i) shall not apply if-- ``(I)(aa) the alien demonstrates that he or she applied for protection from persecution or torture in one or more countries (other than the country of citizenship, nationality, or last lawful habitual residence of the alien) through which the alien transited on the way to the United States; and ``(bb) the alien received a final judgment denying the alien protection in such country; ``(II) the alien demonstrates that he or she is or has been subject to a severe form of trafficking in persons; or ``(III) the one or more countries through which the alien transited on the way to the United States were not, at the time of the transit, parties to-- ``(aa) the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at Geneva July 28, 1951 (as made applicable by the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at New York January 31, 1967 (19 UST 6223)); or ``(bb) the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. 4. CRIMINAL BENCH WARRANTS. (a) Issuance.--Each Federal judicial district shall appoint at least 1 magistrate or district court judge who, upon a showing of probable cause, shall issue a warrant of arrest for a violation of section 243(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1253(a)(1)). 1101 et seq.) that has been in existence 90 days or more shall constitute prima facie evidence of probable cause to issue a warrant under subsection (a). SEC. 5. INAPPLICABILITY OF FLORES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO ALIENS SUBJECT TO DETENTION.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Asylum Abuse Reduction Act''. ASYLUM INTERVIEWS. 1225(b)(1)), if an alien who is seeking asylum in the United States attempts to enter the United States from Canada or Mexico at a land port of entry without a valid visa or other appropriate entry document, the immigration officer who is inspecting the alien-- (1) may not admit or parole the alien into the United States; and (2) shall advise the alien to schedule an asylum hearing with the most convenient United States embassy or consulate in Canada or Mexico. 1158(a)). 3. Section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ``(ii) Exceptions.--Clause (i) shall not apply if-- ``(I)(aa) the alien demonstrates that he or she applied for protection from persecution or torture in one or more countries (other than the country of citizenship, nationality, or last lawful habitual residence of the alien) through which the alien transited on the way to the United States; and ``(bb) the alien received a final judgment denying the alien protection in such country; ``(II) the alien demonstrates that he or she is or has been subject to a severe form of trafficking in persons; or ``(III) the one or more countries through which the alien transited on the way to the United States were not, at the time of the transit, parties to-- ``(aa) the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at Geneva July 28, 1951 (as made applicable by the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at New York January 31, 1967 (19 UST 6223)); or ``(bb) the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. 4. CRIMINAL BENCH WARRANTS. 1101 et seq.) that has been in existence 90 days or more shall constitute prima facie evidence of probable cause to issue a warrant under subsection (a). SEC. 5. INAPPLICABILITY OF FLORES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO ALIENS SUBJECT TO DETENTION.

To require asylum officers at United States embassies and consulates to conduct credible fear screenings before aliens seeking asylum may be permitted to enter the United States to apply for asylum, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Asylum Abuse Reduction Act''. ASYLUM INTERVIEWS. (a) Border Crossings.--Notwithstanding section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)), if an alien who is seeking asylum in the United States attempts to enter the United States from Canada or Mexico at a land port of entry without a valid visa or other appropriate entry document, the immigration officer who is inspecting the alien-- (1) may not admit or parole the alien into the United States; and (2) shall advise the alien to schedule an asylum hearing with the most convenient United States embassy or consulate in Canada or Mexico. 1225(b)(1)(B))) if the alien returned to such country; or (iii) would be subject to torture by a government or public official acting under the color of law if the alien returned to his or her country of nationality; and (B) is otherwise eligible for asylum under section 208(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(a)). 3. ASYLUM INELIGIBILITY. Section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Transit through third country.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any alien who, on or after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, enters, attempts to enter, or arrives in the United States through the Southern land border after transiting through, on the way to the United States, one or more countries other than the country of citizenship, nationality, or last lawful habitual residence of the alien. ``(ii) Exceptions.--Clause (i) shall not apply if-- ``(I)(aa) the alien demonstrates that he or she applied for protection from persecution or torture in one or more countries (other than the country of citizenship, nationality, or last lawful habitual residence of the alien) through which the alien transited on the way to the United States; and ``(bb) the alien received a final judgment denying the alien protection in such country; ``(II) the alien demonstrates that he or she is or has been subject to a severe form of trafficking in persons; or ``(III) the one or more countries through which the alien transited on the way to the United States were not, at the time of the transit, parties to-- ``(aa) the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at Geneva July 28, 1951 (as made applicable by the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at New York January 31, 1967 (19 UST 6223)); or ``(bb) the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(G) Internal relocation.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien interviewed by an asylum officer under section 2(b) of the Asylum Abuse Reduction Act if the asylum officer makes a determination that the alien may avoid purported persecution or torture in the alien's country of nationality by relocating to another part of such country.''. 4. CRIMINAL BENCH WARRANTS. (a) Issuance.--Each Federal judicial district shall appoint at least 1 magistrate or district court judge who, upon a showing of probable cause, shall issue a warrant of arrest for a violation of section 243(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1253(a)(1)). (b) Probable Cause.--An order of removal issued under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) that has been in existence 90 days or more shall constitute prima facie evidence of probable cause to issue a warrant under subsection (a). SEC. 5. INAPPLICABILITY OF FLORES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO ALIENS SUBJECT TO DETENTION. The stipulated settlement agreement filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on January 17, 1997 (CV 85-4544-RJK) (commonly known as the ``Flores settlement agreement''), shall not apply to the detention and custody of aliens subject to detention in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.

To require asylum officers at United States embassies and consulates to conduct credible fear screenings before aliens seeking asylum may be permitted to enter the United States to apply for asylum, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Asylum Abuse Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. ASYLUM INTERVIEWS. (a) Border Crossings.--Notwithstanding section 235(b)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)), if an alien who is seeking asylum in the United States attempts to enter the United States from Canada or Mexico at a land port of entry without a valid visa or other appropriate entry document, the immigration officer who is inspecting the alien-- (1) may not admit or parole the alien into the United States; and (2) shall advise the alien to schedule an asylum hearing with the most convenient United States embassy or consulate in Canada or Mexico. (b) Credible Fear Screenings.--An alien described in subsection (a) may only be permitted to enter the United States to apply for asylum if an asylum officer stationed at a United States embassy or consulate-- (1) has conducted an in-person or telephonic interview with the alien; and (2) as a result of such interview, has concluded that the alien-- (A)(i) has been persecuted in the alien's country of nationality on account of the alien's race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion; (ii) has a credible fear of persecution (as defined in section 235(b)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(1)(B))) if the alien returned to such country; or (iii) would be subject to torture by a government or public official acting under the color of law if the alien returned to his or her country of nationality; and (B) is otherwise eligible for asylum under section 208(a) of that Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(a)). SEC. 3. ASYLUM INELIGIBILITY. Section 208(a)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Transit through third country.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), paragraph (1) shall not apply to any alien who, on or after the date of the enactment of this subparagraph, enters, attempts to enter, or arrives in the United States through the Southern land border after transiting through, on the way to the United States, one or more countries other than the country of citizenship, nationality, or last lawful habitual residence of the alien. ``(ii) Exceptions.--Clause (i) shall not apply if-- ``(I)(aa) the alien demonstrates that he or she applied for protection from persecution or torture in one or more countries (other than the country of citizenship, nationality, or last lawful habitual residence of the alien) through which the alien transited on the way to the United States; and ``(bb) the alien received a final judgment denying the alien protection in such country; ``(II) the alien demonstrates that he or she is or has been subject to a severe form of trafficking in persons; or ``(III) the one or more countries through which the alien transited on the way to the United States were not, at the time of the transit, parties to-- ``(aa) the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at Geneva July 28, 1951 (as made applicable by the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees, done at New York January 31, 1967 (19 UST 6223)); or ``(bb) the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, done at New York December 10, 1984. ``(G) Internal relocation.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to an alien interviewed by an asylum officer under section 2(b) of the Asylum Abuse Reduction Act if the asylum officer makes a determination that the alien may avoid purported persecution or torture in the alien's country of nationality by relocating to another part of such country.''. SEC. 4. CRIMINAL BENCH WARRANTS. (a) Issuance.--Each Federal judicial district shall appoint at least 1 magistrate or district court judge who, upon a showing of probable cause, shall issue a warrant of arrest for a violation of section 243(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1253(a)(1)). (b) Probable Cause.--An order of removal issued under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) that has been in existence 90 days or more shall constitute prima facie evidence of probable cause to issue a warrant under subsection (a). SEC. 5. INAPPLICABILITY OF FLORES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO ALIENS SUBJECT TO DETENTION. The stipulated settlement agreement filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on January 17, 1997 (CV 85-4544-RJK) (commonly known as the ``Flores settlement agreement''), shall not apply to the detention and custody of aliens subject to detention in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). <all>

H.R.6924

Taxation

Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act This bill suspends payroll taxes (i.e., employment and self-employment taxes) in 2021 and 2022. The bill requires the transfer of funds from the Treasury to the Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund, the Disability Trust Fund, and the Social Security Equivalent Benefit Account to compensate for the reduction in revenues resulting from the suspension of taxes under this bill.

To suspend payroll taxes for 2021 and 2022. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act''. SEC. 2. SUSPENSION OF PAYROLL TAXES FOR 2021 AND 2022. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law-- (1) with respect to any taxable year which begins in the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be 0 percent, (2) with respect to remuneration received for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under 3101 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under sections 3201(a) and 3211(a) of such Code), and (3) with respect to remuneration paid for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 3111 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under section 3221(a) of such Code). (b) Payroll Tax Suspension Period.--The term ``payroll tax suspension period'' means the period beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Employer Notification.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall notify employers of the payroll tax suspension period in any manner the Secretary deems appropriate. (d) Transfers of Funds.-- (1) Transfers to federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old- Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401) and the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund established under section 1817(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i(a)) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the application of subsection (a). Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to each such Trust Fund had subsection (a) not been enacted. (2) Transfers to social security equivalent benefit account.--There are hereby appropriated to the Social Security Equivalent Benefit Account established under section 15A(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231n-1(a)) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the application of subsection (a). Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such Account had subsection (a) not been enacted. (3) Coordination with other federal laws.--For purposes of applying any provision of Federal law other than the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the rates of tax in effect under section 3101 of such Code shall be determined without regard to the reduction in such rate under this section. <all>

Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act

To suspend payroll taxes for 2021 and 2022.

Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act

Rep. Gosar, Paul A.

R

AZ

This bill suspends payroll taxes (i.e., employment and self-employment taxes) in 2021 and 2022. The bill requires the transfer of funds from the Treasury to the Old-Age and Survivors Trust Fund, the Disability Trust Fund, and the Social Security Equivalent Benefit Account to compensate for the reduction in revenues resulting from the suspension of taxes under this bill.

To suspend payroll taxes for 2021 and 2022. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act''. SEC. 2. SUSPENSION OF PAYROLL TAXES FOR 2021 AND 2022. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law-- (1) with respect to any taxable year which begins in the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be 0 percent, (2) with respect to remuneration received for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under 3101 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under sections 3201(a) and 3211(a) of such Code), and (3) with respect to remuneration paid for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 3111 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under section 3221(a) of such Code). (b) Payroll Tax Suspension Period.--The term ``payroll tax suspension period'' means the period beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Employer Notification.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall notify employers of the payroll tax suspension period in any manner the Secretary deems appropriate. (d) Transfers of Funds.-- (1) Transfers to federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old- Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401) and the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund established under section 1817(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i(a)) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the application of subsection (a). (2) Transfers to social security equivalent benefit account.--There are hereby appropriated to the Social Security Equivalent Benefit Account established under section 15A(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231n-1(a)) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the application of subsection (a). Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such Account had subsection (a) not been enacted. (3) Coordination with other federal laws.--For purposes of applying any provision of Federal law other than the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the rates of tax in effect under section 3101 of such Code shall be determined without regard to the reduction in such rate under this section.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act''. SEC. 2. SUSPENSION OF PAYROLL TAXES FOR 2021 AND 2022. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law-- (1) with respect to any taxable year which begins in the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be 0 percent, (2) with respect to remuneration received for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under 3101 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under sections 3201(a) and 3211(a) of such Code), and (3) with respect to remuneration paid for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 3111 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under section 3221(a) of such Code). (b) Payroll Tax Suspension Period.--The term ``payroll tax suspension period'' means the period beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Employer Notification.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall notify employers of the payroll tax suspension period in any manner the Secretary deems appropriate. (d) Transfers of Funds.-- (1) Transfers to federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old- Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i(a)) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the application of subsection (a). (2) Transfers to social security equivalent benefit account.--There are hereby appropriated to the Social Security Equivalent Benefit Account established under section 15A(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such Account had subsection (a) not been enacted.

To suspend payroll taxes for 2021 and 2022. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act''. SEC. 2. SUSPENSION OF PAYROLL TAXES FOR 2021 AND 2022. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law-- (1) with respect to any taxable year which begins in the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be 0 percent, (2) with respect to remuneration received for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under 3101 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under sections 3201(a) and 3211(a) of such Code), and (3) with respect to remuneration paid for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 3111 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under section 3221(a) of such Code). (b) Payroll Tax Suspension Period.--The term ``payroll tax suspension period'' means the period beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Employer Notification.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall notify employers of the payroll tax suspension period in any manner the Secretary deems appropriate. (d) Transfers of Funds.-- (1) Transfers to federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old- Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401) and the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund established under section 1817(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i(a)) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the application of subsection (a). Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to each such Trust Fund had subsection (a) not been enacted. (2) Transfers to social security equivalent benefit account.--There are hereby appropriated to the Social Security Equivalent Benefit Account established under section 15A(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231n-1(a)) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the application of subsection (a). Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such Account had subsection (a) not been enacted. (3) Coordination with other federal laws.--For purposes of applying any provision of Federal law other than the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the rates of tax in effect under section 3101 of such Code shall be determined without regard to the reduction in such rate under this section. <all>

To suspend payroll taxes for 2021 and 2022. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pandemic Payroll Tax Suspension Act''. SEC. 2. SUSPENSION OF PAYROLL TAXES FOR 2021 AND 2022. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law-- (1) with respect to any taxable year which begins in the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 1401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be 0 percent, (2) with respect to remuneration received for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under 3101 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under sections 3201(a) and 3211(a) of such Code), and (3) with respect to remuneration paid for pay periods ending during the payroll tax suspension period, the rates of tax under section 3111 of such Code shall be 0 percent (including for purposes of determining the applicable percentage under section 3221(a) of such Code). (b) Payroll Tax Suspension Period.--The term ``payroll tax suspension period'' means the period beginning on January 1, 2021, and ending on December 31, 2022. (c) Employer Notification.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall notify employers of the payroll tax suspension period in any manner the Secretary deems appropriate. (d) Transfers of Funds.-- (1) Transfers to federal old-age and survivors insurance trust fund.--There are hereby appropriated to the Federal Old- Age and Survivors Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund established under section 201 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401) and the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund established under section 1817(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i(a)) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the application of subsection (a). Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to each such Trust Fund had subsection (a) not been enacted. (2) Transfers to social security equivalent benefit account.--There are hereby appropriated to the Social Security Equivalent Benefit Account established under section 15A(a) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231n-1(a)) amounts equal to the reduction in revenues to the Treasury by reason of the application of subsection (a). Amounts appropriated by the preceding sentence shall be transferred from the general fund at such times and in such manner as to replicate to the extent possible the transfers which would have occurred to such Account had subsection (a) not been enacted. (3) Coordination with other federal laws.--For purposes of applying any provision of Federal law other than the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the rates of tax in effect under section 3101 of such Code shall be determined without regard to the reduction in such rate under this section. <all>

H.R.6886

Energy

Powering America through Domestic Energy Act or the PADE Act This bill requires the President to prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia. In addition, the bill requires the President to obtain congressional approval before (1) declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing, or (2) withdrawing federal land from oil and gas leasing under mineral leasing laws.

To prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Powering America through Domestic Energy Act'' or the ``PADE Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation. (b) Regulations.--The President shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON DECLARATION OF A MORATORIUM ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM OIL AND GAS LEASING. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not withdraw any Federal land from oil and gas leasing under any of the mineral leasing laws unless such withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 5. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that the United States should support, and not limit access to, all domestic sources of energy development in an effort to achieve full energy security, including by-- (1) encouraging technological innovations to exploit the vast supply of natural gas; (2) increasing domestic oil production, infrastructure, and refining capacity; (3) exploring and investing in the current nuclear fleet and advanced reactor technologies; (4) rolling back Executive orders that limit the exploration and development of domestic natural resources on Federal lands; (5) taking advantage of domestic coal supply through processes such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage; (6) using expanded renewable and alternative energy sources; (7) supporting additional research and development through new and innovative methods, including public-private partnerships; (8) promoting increased conservation and energy efficiency; and (9) enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding domestic energy use, supply, and development. <all>

PADE Act

To prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

PADE Act Powering America through Domestic Energy Act

Rep. Latta, Robert E.

R

OH

This bill requires the President to prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from Russia. In addition, the bill requires the President to obtain congressional approval before (1) declaring a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing, or (2) withdrawing federal land from oil and gas leasing under mineral leasing laws.

To prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Powering America through Domestic Energy Act'' or the ``PADE Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation. (b) Regulations.--The President shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON DECLARATION OF A MORATORIUM ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM OIL AND GAS LEASING. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not withdraw any Federal land from oil and gas leasing under any of the mineral leasing laws unless such withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 5. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that the United States should support, and not limit access to, all domestic sources of energy development in an effort to achieve full energy security, including by-- (1) encouraging technological innovations to exploit the vast supply of natural gas; (2) increasing domestic oil production, infrastructure, and refining capacity; (3) exploring and investing in the current nuclear fleet and advanced reactor technologies; (4) rolling back Executive orders that limit the exploration and development of domestic natural resources on Federal lands; (5) taking advantage of domestic coal supply through processes such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage; (6) using expanded renewable and alternative energy sources; (7) supporting additional research and development through new and innovative methods, including public-private partnerships; (8) promoting increased conservation and energy efficiency; and (9) enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding domestic energy use, supply, and development. <all>

To prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Powering America through Domestic Energy Act'' or the ``PADE Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation. (b) Regulations.--The President shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON DECLARATION OF A MORATORIUM ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM OIL AND GAS LEASING. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not withdraw any Federal land from oil and gas leasing under any of the mineral leasing laws unless such withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 5. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that the United States should support, and not limit access to, all domestic sources of energy development in an effort to achieve full energy security, including by-- (1) encouraging technological innovations to exploit the vast supply of natural gas; (2) increasing domestic oil production, infrastructure, and refining capacity; (3) exploring and investing in the current nuclear fleet and advanced reactor technologies; (4) rolling back Executive orders that limit the exploration and development of domestic natural resources on Federal lands; (5) taking advantage of domestic coal supply through processes such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage; (6) using expanded renewable and alternative energy sources; (7) supporting additional research and development through new and innovative methods, including public-private partnerships; (8) promoting increased conservation and energy efficiency; and (9) enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding domestic energy use, supply, and development. <all>

To prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Powering America through Domestic Energy Act'' or the ``PADE Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation. (b) Regulations.--The President shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON DECLARATION OF A MORATORIUM ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM OIL AND GAS LEASING. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not withdraw any Federal land from oil and gas leasing under any of the mineral leasing laws unless such withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 5. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that the United States should support, and not limit access to, all domestic sources of energy development in an effort to achieve full energy security, including by-- (1) encouraging technological innovations to exploit the vast supply of natural gas; (2) increasing domestic oil production, infrastructure, and refining capacity; (3) exploring and investing in the current nuclear fleet and advanced reactor technologies; (4) rolling back Executive orders that limit the exploration and development of domestic natural resources on Federal lands; (5) taking advantage of domestic coal supply through processes such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage; (6) using expanded renewable and alternative energy sources; (7) supporting additional research and development through new and innovative methods, including public-private partnerships; (8) promoting increased conservation and energy efficiency; and (9) enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding domestic energy use, supply, and development. <all>

To prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Powering America through Domestic Energy Act'' or the ``PADE Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF CRUDE OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. (a) In General.--Effective beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall prohibit the importation of crude oil and petroleum products from the Russian Federation. (b) Regulations.--The President shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out this section. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON DECLARATION OF A MORATORIUM ON HYDRAULIC FRACTURING. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not declare a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing unless such moratorium is authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM OIL AND GAS LEASING. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President may not withdraw any Federal land from oil and gas leasing under any of the mineral leasing laws unless such withdrawal has been authorized by an Act of Congress. SEC. 5. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that the United States should support, and not limit access to, all domestic sources of energy development in an effort to achieve full energy security, including by-- (1) encouraging technological innovations to exploit the vast supply of natural gas; (2) increasing domestic oil production, infrastructure, and refining capacity; (3) exploring and investing in the current nuclear fleet and advanced reactor technologies; (4) rolling back Executive orders that limit the exploration and development of domestic natural resources on Federal lands; (5) taking advantage of domestic coal supply through processes such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage; (6) using expanded renewable and alternative energy sources; (7) supporting additional research and development through new and innovative methods, including public-private partnerships; (8) promoting increased conservation and energy efficiency; and (9) enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding domestic energy use, supply, and development. <all>

S.24

Health

Protecting Personal Health Data Act This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to regulate consumer devices, services, applications, and software that (1) are primarily designed for or marketed to consumers; (2) primarily collect or use personal health data; and (3) are not primarily designed for use by entities such as health care plans, providers, or clearinghouses. The bill also establishes a national task force on health data protection.

To protect the personal health data of all Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Personal Health Data Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds as follows: (1) On July 19, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services, acting through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology and in coordination with the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Trade Commission, issued a report to Congress entitled ``Examining Oversight of the Privacy & Security of Health Data Collected by Entities Not Regulated by HIPAA'' (referred to in this section as the ``report'') about the need to enact modern protections for consumers' personal health data. (2) The report states that ``[t]he wearable fitness trackers, social media sites where individuals share health information through specific social networks, and other technologies that are common today did not exist when Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996''. (3) The report states that entities not covered by the privacy protections of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-191), such as wearable fitness trackers and health-focused social media sites, ``engage in a variety of practices such as online advertising and marketing, commercial uses or sale of individual information, and behavioral tracking practices, all of which indicate information use that is likely broader than what individuals would anticipate''. (4) The report ``identifies key gaps that exist between HIPAA regulated entities and those not regulated by HIPAA'' and ``recommends addressing those gaps in a way that protects consumers while leveling the playing field for innovators inside and outside of HIPAA''. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Consumer devices, services, applications, and software.-- (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), the term ``consumer devices, services, applications, and software'' means devices, services, applications, and software-- (i) that are primarily designed for or marketed to consumers; and (ii) a substantial purpose or use of which is to collect or use personal health data. (B) Inclusion.--The term ``consumer devices, services, applications, and software'' shall include, but is not limited to-- (i) direct-to-consumer genetic testing services; (ii) cloud-based or mobile technologies that are designed to collect individuals' personal health data directly or indirectly with individuals' consent, which could enable sharing of such information, such as wearable fitness trackers; and (iii) internet-based social media sites which are primarily designed for, or marketed to, consumers to collect or use personal health data, including sites that share health conditions and experiences. (C) Exception.--The term ``consumer devices, services, applications, and software'' shall not include-- (i) products on which personal health data is derived solely from other information that is not personal health data, such as Global Positioning System data; or (ii) products primarily designed for, or marketed to, covered entities and business associates (as defined for purposes of regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 1320d-2 note)). (2) Direct-to-consumer genetic testing services.--The term ``direct-to-consumer genetic testing service'' means a service, which may include a test that analyzes various aspects of an individual's genetic material, that enables a consumer to have access to their genetic information, or to information derived therefrom, without the need to have a health care provider or health insurance issuer participate in the process of gaining access. (3) National coordinator.--The term ``National Coordinator'' means the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the Department of Health and Human Services. (4) Operator.--The term ``operator'' means any person who operates any type of consumer devices, services, applications, and software or who provides consumer devices, services, applications, and software for the use of consumers and collects or maintains personal health data from or about the users of such consumer devices, services, applications, and software. (5) Personal health data.--The term ``personal health data'' means any information, including genetic information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that relates to the past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition of an individual and that identifies the individual or with respect to which there is a reasonable basis to believe that the information can be used to identify the individual. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. SEC. 4. PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR OPERATORS OF CONSUMER DEVICES, SERVICES, APPLICATIONS, AND SOFTWARE. (a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date on which the report is submitted under section 5(d), the Secretary, in consultation with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the National Coordinator, relevant stakeholders, and heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary considers appropriate, shall promulgate regulations to help strengthen privacy and security protections for consumers' personal health data that is collected, processed, analyzed, or used by consumer devices, services, applications, and software. (b) Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that the regulations pursuant to subsection (a)-- (A) account for differences in the nature and sensitivity of the data collected or stored on the consumer device, service, application, or software; and (B) include such definitions for relevant terms that are necessary to accomplish the goals of the regulations set forth in subsection (a). (2) Requirements of secretary.--In the promulgation of regulations under subsection (a), the Secretary, to the extent practicable, shall-- (A) consider the findings in the report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services to Congress entitled ``Examining Oversight of the Privacy & Security of Health Data Collected by Entities Not Regulated by HIPAA'', including findings regarding individuals' access rights, re-use of data by third parties, security standards applicable to data holders and users, confusion or ambiguity regarding terminology related to privacy and security protections, and the adequacy of collection, use, and disclosure limitations; (B) consider other regulations and guidance issued by the Federal Trade Commission, and other regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 1320d-2 note), subtitle D of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (42 U.S.C. 17921 et seq.), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (Public Law 110-233, 122 Stat. 881), the Common Rule as contained in part 46 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, and other related Acts; (C) consistent with paragraph (3), consider appropriate uniform standards for consent related to the handling of genetic data, biometric data, and personal health data; (D) consider exceptions to consent requirements under subparagraph (C) for purposes that may include law enforcement, academic research or research for the sole purpose of assessing health care utilization and outcomes, emergency medical treatment, or determining paternity; (E) consider appropriate minimum standards of security that may differ according to the nature and sensitivity of the data collected or stored on, or processed or transferred by, the consumer device, service, application, or software; (F) consider appropriate standards for the de- identification of personal health data; (G) consider appropriate limitations on the collection, use, or disclosure of personal health data to that which is directly relevant and necessary to accomplish a specified purpose; (H) consult with the National Coordinator, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission; and (I) provide for initial and ongoing outreach regarding regulations affecting industries, businesses, and individuals to ensure awareness of consumer privacy and security protections in the field of digital health technology. (3) Uniform standards.--In the review of each of the areas described in paragraph (2)(C), the Secretary shall consider-- (A) the development of standards for obtaining user consent based on how information will be shared to ensure that prior to the collection, analysis, use, or disclosure of consumers' personal health data, an operator of a consumer device, service, application, or software specifies the uses of the personal health data and who will have access to the information; (B) the manner in which consent is obtained in a way that uses clear, concise, and well-organized language that is easily accessible, of reasonable length, at an appropriate level of readability, and clearly distinguishable from other matters; (C) a process to limit the transfer of personal health data to third parties and provide consumers with greater control over how their personal health data is used for marketing purposes; (D) secondary uses outside of the primary purpose of the service as initially indicated when consent was first obtained; (E) a process to permit a withdrawal of consent to ensure that a user is able to remove consent for the terms of service for use of the consumer device, service, application, or software, including the collection and use of personal health data as easily as the user is able to give such consent; (F) providing a right to access a copy of the personal health data that the operator has collected, analyzed, or used, free of charge and in an electronic and easily accessible format, including a list of each entity that received the personal health data from the operator, whether through sale or other means; and (G) providing a right to delete and amend personal health data, to the extent practicable, that the operator has collected, analyzed, or used. (c) Updates.--The Secretary shall review and, if necessary, update the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). (d) Public Availability.--The Department of Health and Human Services shall make prominently available to the public on the Department's internet website, clear and concise information about available resources related to the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) and all updates to such resources. (e) Consistency of Resources Published by Federal Agencies.--If a Federal agency publishes resources to help protect consumers' personal health data, the head of such Federal agency, to the degree practicable, shall make such resources consistent with the regulations promulgated under subsection (a). (f) Other Federal Privacy and Security Requirements.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect any privacy and security requirements enforced by Federal agencies. SEC. 5. NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON HEALTH DATA PROTECTION. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the National Coordinator, and relevant stakeholders, shall establish a task force, to be known as the National Task Force on Health Data Protection (referred to in this section as the ``Task Force''). (b) Duties.--The Task Force shall-- (1) study the long-term effectiveness of de-identification methodologies for genetic data and biometric data; (2) evaluate and provide input on the development of security standards, including encryption standards and transfer protocols, for consumer devices, services, applications, and software; (3) evaluate and provide input with respect to addressing cybersecurity risks and security concerns related to consumer devices, services, applications, and software; (4) evaluate and provide input with respect to the privacy concerns and protection standards related to consumer and employee health data; (5) review and advise on the need, if any, to update the report issued by the Department of Health and Human Services to Congress entitled ``Examining Oversight of the Privacy & Security of Health Data Collected by Entities Not Regulated by HIPAA''; and (6) provide advice and consultation in the establishment and dissemination of resources to educate and advise consumers about the basics of genetics and direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and the risks, benefits, and limitations of such testing. (c) Members.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, the National Coordinator, and relevant stakeholders, shall appoint not more than 15 members to the Task Force. In appointing such members, the Secretary shall ensure that the total membership of the Task Force is an odd number and represents a diverse set of stakeholder perspectives. (d) Reporting.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Task Force shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives, the Secretary, the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, a report on the findings of the Task Force. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (f) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Task Force. (g) Sunset.-- (1) In general.--The Task Force shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the first meeting of the Task Force. (2) Recommendation.--Not later than the date that is one year prior to the termination of the Task Force under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to Congress a recommendation on whether the Task Force should be extended. <all>

Protecting Personal Health Data Act

A bill to protect the personal health data of all Americans.

Protecting Personal Health Data Act

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

D

MN

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to regulate consumer devices, services, applications, and software that (1) are primarily designed for or marketed to consumers; (2) primarily collect or use personal health data; and (3) are not primarily designed for use by entities such as health care plans, providers, or clearinghouses. The bill also establishes a national task force on health data protection.

To protect the personal health data of all Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. FINDINGS. (4) The report ``identifies key gaps that exist between HIPAA regulated entities and those not regulated by HIPAA'' and ``recommends addressing those gaps in a way that protects consumers while leveling the playing field for innovators inside and outside of HIPAA''. 3. DEFINITIONS. (2) Direct-to-consumer genetic testing services.--The term ``direct-to-consumer genetic testing service'' means a service, which may include a test that analyzes various aspects of an individual's genetic material, that enables a consumer to have access to their genetic information, or to information derived therefrom, without the need to have a health care provider or health insurance issuer participate in the process of gaining access. (3) National coordinator.--The term ``National Coordinator'' means the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the Department of Health and Human Services. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 4. PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR OPERATORS OF CONSUMER DEVICES, SERVICES, APPLICATIONS, AND SOFTWARE. 881), the Common Rule as contained in part 46 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, and other related Acts; (C) consistent with paragraph (3), consider appropriate uniform standards for consent related to the handling of genetic data, biometric data, and personal health data; (D) consider exceptions to consent requirements under subparagraph (C) for purposes that may include law enforcement, academic research or research for the sole purpose of assessing health care utilization and outcomes, emergency medical treatment, or determining paternity; (E) consider appropriate minimum standards of security that may differ according to the nature and sensitivity of the data collected or stored on, or processed or transferred by, the consumer device, service, application, or software; (F) consider appropriate standards for the de- identification of personal health data; (G) consider appropriate limitations on the collection, use, or disclosure of personal health data to that which is directly relevant and necessary to accomplish a specified purpose; (H) consult with the National Coordinator, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission; and (I) provide for initial and ongoing outreach regarding regulations affecting industries, businesses, and individuals to ensure awareness of consumer privacy and security protections in the field of digital health technology. (c) Updates.--The Secretary shall review and, if necessary, update the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). (f) Other Federal Privacy and Security Requirements.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect any privacy and security requirements enforced by Federal agencies. SEC. (f) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. shall apply to the Task Force.

To protect the personal health data of all Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. FINDINGS. (4) The report ``identifies key gaps that exist between HIPAA regulated entities and those not regulated by HIPAA'' and ``recommends addressing those gaps in a way that protects consumers while leveling the playing field for innovators inside and outside of HIPAA''. 3. (2) Direct-to-consumer genetic testing services.--The term ``direct-to-consumer genetic testing service'' means a service, which may include a test that analyzes various aspects of an individual's genetic material, that enables a consumer to have access to their genetic information, or to information derived therefrom, without the need to have a health care provider or health insurance issuer participate in the process of gaining access. (3) National coordinator.--The term ``National Coordinator'' means the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the Department of Health and Human Services. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 4. PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR OPERATORS OF CONSUMER DEVICES, SERVICES, APPLICATIONS, AND SOFTWARE. (c) Updates.--The Secretary shall review and, if necessary, update the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). (f) Other Federal Privacy and Security Requirements.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect any privacy and security requirements enforced by Federal agencies. SEC. (f) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. shall apply to the Task Force.

To protect the personal health data of all Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The report states that ``[t]he wearable fitness trackers, social media sites where individuals share health information through specific social networks, and other technologies that are common today did not exist when Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996''. (4) The report ``identifies key gaps that exist between HIPAA regulated entities and those not regulated by HIPAA'' and ``recommends addressing those gaps in a way that protects consumers while leveling the playing field for innovators inside and outside of HIPAA''. 3. DEFINITIONS. 1320d-2 note)). (2) Direct-to-consumer genetic testing services.--The term ``direct-to-consumer genetic testing service'' means a service, which may include a test that analyzes various aspects of an individual's genetic material, that enables a consumer to have access to their genetic information, or to information derived therefrom, without the need to have a health care provider or health insurance issuer participate in the process of gaining access. (3) National coordinator.--The term ``National Coordinator'' means the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the Department of Health and Human Services. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 4. PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR OPERATORS OF CONSUMER DEVICES, SERVICES, APPLICATIONS, AND SOFTWARE. 17921 et seq. 881), the Common Rule as contained in part 46 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, and other related Acts; (C) consistent with paragraph (3), consider appropriate uniform standards for consent related to the handling of genetic data, biometric data, and personal health data; (D) consider exceptions to consent requirements under subparagraph (C) for purposes that may include law enforcement, academic research or research for the sole purpose of assessing health care utilization and outcomes, emergency medical treatment, or determining paternity; (E) consider appropriate minimum standards of security that may differ according to the nature and sensitivity of the data collected or stored on, or processed or transferred by, the consumer device, service, application, or software; (F) consider appropriate standards for the de- identification of personal health data; (G) consider appropriate limitations on the collection, use, or disclosure of personal health data to that which is directly relevant and necessary to accomplish a specified purpose; (H) consult with the National Coordinator, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission; and (I) provide for initial and ongoing outreach regarding regulations affecting industries, businesses, and individuals to ensure awareness of consumer privacy and security protections in the field of digital health technology. (c) Updates.--The Secretary shall review and, if necessary, update the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). (d) Public Availability.--The Department of Health and Human Services shall make prominently available to the public on the Department's internet website, clear and concise information about available resources related to the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) and all updates to such resources. (f) Other Federal Privacy and Security Requirements.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect any privacy and security requirements enforced by Federal agencies. SEC. In appointing such members, the Secretary shall ensure that the total membership of the Task Force is an odd number and represents a diverse set of stakeholder perspectives. (f) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Task Force. (g) Sunset.-- (1) In general.--The Task Force shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the first meeting of the Task Force.

To protect the personal health data of all Americans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The report states that ``[t]he wearable fitness trackers, social media sites where individuals share health information through specific social networks, and other technologies that are common today did not exist when Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996''. (4) The report ``identifies key gaps that exist between HIPAA regulated entities and those not regulated by HIPAA'' and ``recommends addressing those gaps in a way that protects consumers while leveling the playing field for innovators inside and outside of HIPAA''. 3. DEFINITIONS. 1320d-2 note)). (2) Direct-to-consumer genetic testing services.--The term ``direct-to-consumer genetic testing service'' means a service, which may include a test that analyzes various aspects of an individual's genetic material, that enables a consumer to have access to their genetic information, or to information derived therefrom, without the need to have a health care provider or health insurance issuer participate in the process of gaining access. (3) National coordinator.--The term ``National Coordinator'' means the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the Department of Health and Human Services. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 4. PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS FOR OPERATORS OF CONSUMER DEVICES, SERVICES, APPLICATIONS, AND SOFTWARE. 17921 et seq. 881), the Common Rule as contained in part 46 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, and other related Acts; (C) consistent with paragraph (3), consider appropriate uniform standards for consent related to the handling of genetic data, biometric data, and personal health data; (D) consider exceptions to consent requirements under subparagraph (C) for purposes that may include law enforcement, academic research or research for the sole purpose of assessing health care utilization and outcomes, emergency medical treatment, or determining paternity; (E) consider appropriate minimum standards of security that may differ according to the nature and sensitivity of the data collected or stored on, or processed or transferred by, the consumer device, service, application, or software; (F) consider appropriate standards for the de- identification of personal health data; (G) consider appropriate limitations on the collection, use, or disclosure of personal health data to that which is directly relevant and necessary to accomplish a specified purpose; (H) consult with the National Coordinator, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission; and (I) provide for initial and ongoing outreach regarding regulations affecting industries, businesses, and individuals to ensure awareness of consumer privacy and security protections in the field of digital health technology. (3) Uniform standards.--In the review of each of the areas described in paragraph (2)(C), the Secretary shall consider-- (A) the development of standards for obtaining user consent based on how information will be shared to ensure that prior to the collection, analysis, use, or disclosure of consumers' personal health data, an operator of a consumer device, service, application, or software specifies the uses of the personal health data and who will have access to the information; (B) the manner in which consent is obtained in a way that uses clear, concise, and well-organized language that is easily accessible, of reasonable length, at an appropriate level of readability, and clearly distinguishable from other matters; (C) a process to limit the transfer of personal health data to third parties and provide consumers with greater control over how their personal health data is used for marketing purposes; (D) secondary uses outside of the primary purpose of the service as initially indicated when consent was first obtained; (E) a process to permit a withdrawal of consent to ensure that a user is able to remove consent for the terms of service for use of the consumer device, service, application, or software, including the collection and use of personal health data as easily as the user is able to give such consent; (F) providing a right to access a copy of the personal health data that the operator has collected, analyzed, or used, free of charge and in an electronic and easily accessible format, including a list of each entity that received the personal health data from the operator, whether through sale or other means; and (G) providing a right to delete and amend personal health data, to the extent practicable, that the operator has collected, analyzed, or used. (c) Updates.--The Secretary shall review and, if necessary, update the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). (d) Public Availability.--The Department of Health and Human Services shall make prominently available to the public on the Department's internet website, clear and concise information about available resources related to the regulations promulgated under subsection (a) and all updates to such resources. (f) Other Federal Privacy and Security Requirements.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede, alter, or otherwise affect any privacy and security requirements enforced by Federal agencies. SEC. In appointing such members, the Secretary shall ensure that the total membership of the Task Force is an odd number and represents a diverse set of stakeholder perspectives. (f) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Task Force. (g) Sunset.-- (1) In general.--The Task Force shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after the date of the first meeting of the Task Force.

S.3884

Government Operations and Politics

This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 218] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2270]] Public Law 117-218 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 2, 2022 - [S. 3884]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CORA REYNOLDS ANDERSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. Approved December 2, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 3884: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 14, considered and passed House. <all>

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the "Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office".

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the "Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office".

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the "Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office".

Sen. Peters, Gary C.

D

MI

This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office.

[117th Congress Public Law 218] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2270]] Public Law 117-218 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 2, 2022 - [S. 3884]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CORA REYNOLDS ANDERSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. Approved December 2, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 3884: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 14, considered and passed House. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 218] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2270]] Public Law 117-218 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 2, 2022 - [S. 3884]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CORA REYNOLDS ANDERSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. Approved December 2, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 3884: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 14, considered and passed House. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 218] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2270]] Public Law 117-218 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 2, 2022 - [S. 3884]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CORA REYNOLDS ANDERSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. Approved December 2, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 3884: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 14, considered and passed House. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 218] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 2270]] Public Law 117-218 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. <<NOTE: Dec. 2, 2022 - [S. 3884]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CORA REYNOLDS ANDERSON POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 404 U.S. Highway 41 North in Baraga, Michigan, shall be known and designated as the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Cora Reynolds Anderson Post Office''. Approved December 2, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S. 3884: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): Sept. 20, considered and passed Senate. Nov. 14, considered and passed House. <all>

H.R.1817

Labor and Employment

Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide grants to local governments for developing a plan to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries (e.g., manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and renewable energy). Grant funds may be used to develop a transition plan, support an existing or new apprenticeship program, or train individuals who are new to the workforce in sustainable industries. The bill also establishes within Labor the National Employment Corps. The corps must provide grants to local and Tribal governments to provide direct employment projects for workers not successfully transitioned to employment in a sustainable industry.

To direct the Secretary of Labor to establish a renewable energy transition grant program and to establish a National Employment Corps, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The fossil fuel and fossil fuel-dependent industries have been major drivers of employment and economic growth in regions throughout California. Yet, despite the success of these industries, many local residents are unemployed or live in poverty. In addition, nearby communities often suffer from pollution, poor air and water quality, and other health hazards. The goal of community transition grants is to develop a vision for a future economy based on equity, sustainability, and shared prosperity. A regional approach requires bringing together a diverse set of stakeholders that represent the whole community. This coalition must be capable of developing and implementing strategies to support workers and communities that will be affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. To be effective, coalitions should work closely with high road employers and industry leaders to identify in-demand skills and workforce strategies that promote emerging and expanding sectors of the regional economy. (2) These strategies should provide pathways for impacted workers to transition to other sustainable jobs and careers. They should also include the frontline communities who have historically been excluded from the economic benefits of the fossil fuel industry, while bearing the greatest costs of pollution and ecological damage. (3) Partnerships should include organizations representing workers and communities impacted by the fossil fuel industry and the transition to a carbon-constrained economy. Workers, residents, and community leaders have inherent knowledge of regional dynamics, issues, and needs, and should function at the center of developing regional solutions. (4) In addition, coalitions should be diverse and represent a wide range of regional interests and stakeholders, including organizations representing labor, environmental justice, industry, economic development, local tribal and municipal government, and educational institutions. (5) As the United States and global economies shift from fossil fuels to more sustainable sources of energy, the fossil fuel workforce cannot be left behind. They must be part of the conversation and have a role in shaping the transition. SEC. 3. RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish a grant program for local governments for the purpose of developing a plan to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries. (b) Eligibility.--The Secretary of Labor may award grants under subsection (a) to a local or Tribal government that-- (1) establishes industry or sector partnerships (as defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102)); (2) is in a locality that the Secretary of Energy determines to have a percentage of traditional energy sector jobs that is average or above average relative to the United States; and (3) certifies that such local or Tribal government will develop the transition plan described in subsection (a) in consultation with relevant State and other experts, including experts in energy labor, green economy policies, and energy policy, and with relevant State officials, if applicable. (c) Determination of Percentage of Traditional Energy Sector Jobs.--In making the determination under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary of Labor shall take into consideration information from the report entitled ``U.S. Energy and Employment Report'' issued by the Secretary in January, 2017. (d) Use of Funds.--Funds under subsection (a) may be used for the following purposes: (1) To develop a transition plan described in subsection (a). (2) To support an existing apprenticeship program for apprenticeable occupation or, if in a non-traditional industry, to develop an apprenticeship program. (3) To train individuals who are new to the workforce for jobs in sustainable industries, including but not limited to, manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, renewable energy, CERCLA remediation, and may include a partnership or agreements with employers to provide jobs for trainees. (e) Transition Plan Requirements.--A transition plan funded under subsection (a)-- (1) shall include assistance for accessing all existing applicable Federal and State aid for displaced workers, including unemployment insurance, job transition training, and community services for the affected community as well as trade adjustment assistance and other programs, if applicable; and (2) may also include assistance to supplement existing Federal and State aid, including funds for bridges to retirement for older workers, wage insurance for workers who find employment in lower wage jobs, and funding for significant career change training for workers who wish to change careers, including case management and career path counseling. (f) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this section. SEC. 4. NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT CORPS. (a) Establishment.--There is established within the Department of Labor a National Employment Corps. (b) Job Guarantee Grants.-- (1) In general.--If local government or Tribe described in section 3(b) executes a plan under section 2 in good faith, but all workers described in section 3(a) are not successfully transitioned, the Secretary of Labor, acting through the National Employment Corps, shall establish a program (hereinafter referred to as the ``program'') to provide grants to local and Tribal governments to provide direct employment projects for the purpose of guaranteeing a job and job training to any eligible worker not successfully transitioned under such plan. (2) Use of funds.--The grants under paragraph (1) shall cover wage, benefits, and material expenses of eligible workers. (3) Eligible worker.--In this section, the term ``eligible worker'' means any individual who loses a job or reasonably anticipates losing a job due to a transition from traditional energy sources to sustainable energy sources. (c) Coordination of Federal Efforts.--The Corps shall work with Federal agencies to identify areas of needed investment in the United States economy, including infrastructure, energy efficiency, retrofitting, elder care, child care, job training, education, and health services. (d) Federal Component.-- (1) In general.--If projects funded under the program under subsection (b) are inadequate to maintain full employment in the locality or Tribe, the Secretary shall intervene in the locality or Tribe to provide adequate employment opportunities to guarantee employment to workers described in such subsection. (2) Additional services.--The Corps shall also offer the following services to eligible workers: (A) Supportive services. (B) Wrap-around services, including: (i) Transportation. (ii) Childcare. (iii) Job preparation services. (iv) Counseling. (C) Adult edcation and literacy activities. (D) Activities to assist justice-involved individuals. (3) Website and database.--To assist with an individual's move from the job guarantee to other employment opportunities under a National Employment Corps, the Secretary shall establish a website and database listing individuals employed under the program as available for, and seeking, employment. Individuals shall be allowed up to one day (8 hours) per employed month to seek alternative employment and for professional development. (e) Coordination of Local Efforts.--Any local or Tribal government that receives a grant shall develop employment proposals in coordination with community leaders, labor organizations, and local residents to ensure the proposals will serve the needs of the constituents and available pool of labor. The employment proposals may not be used to employ individuals who will replace or speed the displacement of existing employees or individuals who would otherwise perform similar work. (f) Employment Protections.-- (1) Collective bargaining units.-- Participants shall be included in an established bargaining unit and covered by any applicable collective bargaining agreement upon the establishment of such agreement. (2) Wages under the program.--Wage variation shall be built into the program, as determined by the Secretary of Labor, to account for workers' previous experience, education, and region of residence, as well as the prospect of promotion within the National Employment Corps. (3) Website.--To manage projects past, present, and future, the National Employment Corps shall create a website where all projects will be listed. (4) Minimum wage.--Any individual employed using funds under this section shall be paid wages at a rate that is not less than $15.00 per hour and that are comparable wages in the region, plus benefits, and indexed for inflation. (g) Apprenticeship Defined.--In this section, the term ``apprenticeship'' means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act'') (50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019. <all>

Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act

To direct the Secretary of Labor to establish a renewable energy transition grant program and to establish a National Employment Corps, and for other purposes.

Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act

Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide grants to local governments for developing a plan to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries (e.g., manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and renewable energy). Grant funds may be used to develop a transition plan, support an existing or new apprenticeship program, or train individuals who are new to the workforce in sustainable industries. The bill also establishes within Labor the National Employment Corps. The corps must provide grants to local and Tribal governments to provide direct employment projects for workers not successfully transitioned to employment in a sustainable industry.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. A regional approach requires bringing together a diverse set of stakeholders that represent the whole community. To be effective, coalitions should work closely with high road employers and industry leaders to identify in-demand skills and workforce strategies that promote emerging and expanding sectors of the regional economy. (2) These strategies should provide pathways for impacted workers to transition to other sustainable jobs and careers. They should also include the frontline communities who have historically been excluded from the economic benefits of the fossil fuel industry, while bearing the greatest costs of pollution and ecological damage. They must be part of the conversation and have a role in shaping the transition. 3. RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish a grant program for local governments for the purpose of developing a plan to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries. (d) Use of Funds.--Funds under subsection (a) may be used for the following purposes: (1) To develop a transition plan described in subsection (a). SEC. 4. NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT CORPS. (3) Eligible worker.--In this section, the term ``eligible worker'' means any individual who loses a job or reasonably anticipates losing a job due to a transition from traditional energy sources to sustainable energy sources. (c) Coordination of Federal Efforts.--The Corps shall work with Federal agencies to identify areas of needed investment in the United States economy, including infrastructure, energy efficiency, retrofitting, elder care, child care, job training, education, and health services. (B) Wrap-around services, including: (i) Transportation. (ii) Childcare. (iii) Job preparation services. (iv) Counseling. (D) Activities to assist justice-involved individuals. (e) Coordination of Local Efforts.--Any local or Tribal government that receives a grant shall develop employment proposals in coordination with community leaders, labor organizations, and local residents to ensure the proposals will serve the needs of the constituents and available pool of labor. (f) Employment Protections.-- (1) Collective bargaining units.-- Participants shall be included in an established bargaining unit and covered by any applicable collective bargaining agreement upon the establishment of such agreement. (3) Website.--To manage projects past, present, and future, the National Employment Corps shall create a website where all projects will be listed. (4) Minimum wage.--Any individual employed using funds under this section shall be paid wages at a rate that is not less than $15.00 per hour and that are comparable wages in the region, plus benefits, and indexed for inflation. (g) Apprenticeship Defined.--In this section, the term ``apprenticeship'' means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act'') (50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. ), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019.

2. A regional approach requires bringing together a diverse set of stakeholders that represent the whole community. To be effective, coalitions should work closely with high road employers and industry leaders to identify in-demand skills and workforce strategies that promote emerging and expanding sectors of the regional economy. (2) These strategies should provide pathways for impacted workers to transition to other sustainable jobs and careers. 3. RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish a grant program for local governments for the purpose of developing a plan to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries. (d) Use of Funds.--Funds under subsection (a) may be used for the following purposes: (1) To develop a transition plan described in subsection (a). SEC. 4. NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT CORPS. (c) Coordination of Federal Efforts.--The Corps shall work with Federal agencies to identify areas of needed investment in the United States economy, including infrastructure, energy efficiency, retrofitting, elder care, child care, job training, education, and health services. (B) Wrap-around services, including: (i) Transportation. (iii) Job preparation services. (iv) Counseling. (D) Activities to assist justice-involved individuals. (f) Employment Protections.-- (1) Collective bargaining units.-- Participants shall be included in an established bargaining unit and covered by any applicable collective bargaining agreement upon the establishment of such agreement. (3) Website.--To manage projects past, present, and future, the National Employment Corps shall create a website where all projects will be listed. (4) Minimum wage.--Any individual employed using funds under this section shall be paid wages at a rate that is not less than $15.00 per hour and that are comparable wages in the region, plus benefits, and indexed for inflation. (g) Apprenticeship Defined.--In this section, the term ``apprenticeship'' means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act'') (50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. ), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Yet, despite the success of these industries, many local residents are unemployed or live in poverty. In addition, nearby communities often suffer from pollution, poor air and water quality, and other health hazards. A regional approach requires bringing together a diverse set of stakeholders that represent the whole community. To be effective, coalitions should work closely with high road employers and industry leaders to identify in-demand skills and workforce strategies that promote emerging and expanding sectors of the regional economy. (2) These strategies should provide pathways for impacted workers to transition to other sustainable jobs and careers. They should also include the frontline communities who have historically been excluded from the economic benefits of the fossil fuel industry, while bearing the greatest costs of pollution and ecological damage. They must be part of the conversation and have a role in shaping the transition. 3. RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish a grant program for local governments for the purpose of developing a plan to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries. (c) Determination of Percentage of Traditional Energy Sector Jobs.--In making the determination under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary of Labor shall take into consideration information from the report entitled ``U.S. Energy and Employment Report'' issued by the Secretary in January, 2017. (d) Use of Funds.--Funds under subsection (a) may be used for the following purposes: (1) To develop a transition plan described in subsection (a). (f) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this section. SEC. 4. NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT CORPS. (3) Eligible worker.--In this section, the term ``eligible worker'' means any individual who loses a job or reasonably anticipates losing a job due to a transition from traditional energy sources to sustainable energy sources. (c) Coordination of Federal Efforts.--The Corps shall work with Federal agencies to identify areas of needed investment in the United States economy, including infrastructure, energy efficiency, retrofitting, elder care, child care, job training, education, and health services. (d) Federal Component.-- (1) In general.--If projects funded under the program under subsection (b) are inadequate to maintain full employment in the locality or Tribe, the Secretary shall intervene in the locality or Tribe to provide adequate employment opportunities to guarantee employment to workers described in such subsection. (B) Wrap-around services, including: (i) Transportation. (ii) Childcare. (iii) Job preparation services. (iv) Counseling. (C) Adult edcation and literacy activities. (D) Activities to assist justice-involved individuals. Individuals shall be allowed up to one day (8 hours) per employed month to seek alternative employment and for professional development. (e) Coordination of Local Efforts.--Any local or Tribal government that receives a grant shall develop employment proposals in coordination with community leaders, labor organizations, and local residents to ensure the proposals will serve the needs of the constituents and available pool of labor. The employment proposals may not be used to employ individuals who will replace or speed the displacement of existing employees or individuals who would otherwise perform similar work. (f) Employment Protections.-- (1) Collective bargaining units.-- Participants shall be included in an established bargaining unit and covered by any applicable collective bargaining agreement upon the establishment of such agreement. (3) Website.--To manage projects past, present, and future, the National Employment Corps shall create a website where all projects will be listed. (4) Minimum wage.--Any individual employed using funds under this section shall be paid wages at a rate that is not less than $15.00 per hour and that are comparable wages in the region, plus benefits, and indexed for inflation. (g) Apprenticeship Defined.--In this section, the term ``apprenticeship'' means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act'') (50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Yet, despite the success of these industries, many local residents are unemployed or live in poverty. In addition, nearby communities often suffer from pollution, poor air and water quality, and other health hazards. The goal of community transition grants is to develop a vision for a future economy based on equity, sustainability, and shared prosperity. A regional approach requires bringing together a diverse set of stakeholders that represent the whole community. To be effective, coalitions should work closely with high road employers and industry leaders to identify in-demand skills and workforce strategies that promote emerging and expanding sectors of the regional economy. (2) These strategies should provide pathways for impacted workers to transition to other sustainable jobs and careers. They should also include the frontline communities who have historically been excluded from the economic benefits of the fossil fuel industry, while bearing the greatest costs of pollution and ecological damage. Workers, residents, and community leaders have inherent knowledge of regional dynamics, issues, and needs, and should function at the center of developing regional solutions. They must be part of the conversation and have a role in shaping the transition. 3. RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall establish a grant program for local governments for the purpose of developing a plan to transition workers from employment in fossil fuel industries to employment in sustainable industries. 3102)); (2) is in a locality that the Secretary of Energy determines to have a percentage of traditional energy sector jobs that is average or above average relative to the United States; and (3) certifies that such local or Tribal government will develop the transition plan described in subsection (a) in consultation with relevant State and other experts, including experts in energy labor, green economy policies, and energy policy, and with relevant State officials, if applicable. (c) Determination of Percentage of Traditional Energy Sector Jobs.--In making the determination under subsection (b)(2), the Secretary of Labor shall take into consideration information from the report entitled ``U.S. Energy and Employment Report'' issued by the Secretary in January, 2017. (d) Use of Funds.--Funds under subsection (a) may be used for the following purposes: (1) To develop a transition plan described in subsection (a). (3) To train individuals who are new to the workforce for jobs in sustainable industries, including but not limited to, manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, renewable energy, CERCLA remediation, and may include a partnership or agreements with employers to provide jobs for trainees. (e) Transition Plan Requirements.--A transition plan funded under subsection (a)-- (1) shall include assistance for accessing all existing applicable Federal and State aid for displaced workers, including unemployment insurance, job transition training, and community services for the affected community as well as trade adjustment assistance and other programs, if applicable; and (2) may also include assistance to supplement existing Federal and State aid, including funds for bridges to retirement for older workers, wage insurance for workers who find employment in lower wage jobs, and funding for significant career change training for workers who wish to change careers, including case management and career path counseling. (f) Authorization.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary to carry out this section. SEC. 4. NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT CORPS. (3) Eligible worker.--In this section, the term ``eligible worker'' means any individual who loses a job or reasonably anticipates losing a job due to a transition from traditional energy sources to sustainable energy sources. (c) Coordination of Federal Efforts.--The Corps shall work with Federal agencies to identify areas of needed investment in the United States economy, including infrastructure, energy efficiency, retrofitting, elder care, child care, job training, education, and health services. (d) Federal Component.-- (1) In general.--If projects funded under the program under subsection (b) are inadequate to maintain full employment in the locality or Tribe, the Secretary shall intervene in the locality or Tribe to provide adequate employment opportunities to guarantee employment to workers described in such subsection. (B) Wrap-around services, including: (i) Transportation. (ii) Childcare. (iii) Job preparation services. (iv) Counseling. (C) Adult edcation and literacy activities. (D) Activities to assist justice-involved individuals. Individuals shall be allowed up to one day (8 hours) per employed month to seek alternative employment and for professional development. (e) Coordination of Local Efforts.--Any local or Tribal government that receives a grant shall develop employment proposals in coordination with community leaders, labor organizations, and local residents to ensure the proposals will serve the needs of the constituents and available pool of labor. The employment proposals may not be used to employ individuals who will replace or speed the displacement of existing employees or individuals who would otherwise perform similar work. (f) Employment Protections.-- (1) Collective bargaining units.-- Participants shall be included in an established bargaining unit and covered by any applicable collective bargaining agreement upon the establishment of such agreement. (3) Website.--To manage projects past, present, and future, the National Employment Corps shall create a website where all projects will be listed. (4) Minimum wage.--Any individual employed using funds under this section shall be paid wages at a rate that is not less than $15.00 per hour and that are comparable wages in the region, plus benefits, and indexed for inflation. (g) Apprenticeship Defined.--In this section, the term ``apprenticeship'' means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act'') (50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq. ), including any requirement, standard, or rule promulgated under such Act, as such requirement, standard, or rule was in effect on December 30, 2019.

H.R.1942

Native Americans

Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act This bill makes the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, a federally recognized tribe. The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes and their members, without regard to the existence of a reservation or the location of the residence of any member. Members of the tribe residing in Horry County in South Carolina are deemed to be within the delivery area for services and benefits. The tribe must submit to the Department of the Interior a membership roll as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits. The tribe must also maintain the membership roll.

To extend Federal recognition to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL RECOGNITION. (a) Federal Recognition.--Federal recognition is extended to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina. (b) Applicability of Laws.--All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or Nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.)) shall be applicable to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and members of that Tribe. SEC. 3. FEDERAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe and each member shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to-- (1) the existence of a reservation for the Tribe; or (2) the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation. (b) Service Area.--For purposes of the delivery of services and benefits to members, the service area of the Tribe shall be considered to be the area comprised of Horry County in the State of South Carolina. SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP ROLL. (a) In General.--As a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, the Tribe shall submit to the Secretary, by not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. (b) Determination of Membership.--The qualifications for inclusion on the membership roll of the Tribe shall be determined in accordance with section A of article IV of the proposed constitution of the Tribe dated September 8, 2016 (including amendments to the constitution). (c) Maintenance of Roll.--The Tribe shall maintain the membership roll under this section. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Act: (1) Member.--The term ``member'' means an individual duly enrolled in the roll of the Tribe described in section 4. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Tribe.--The term ``Tribe'' means the Waccamaw Indian People of South Carolina. <all>

Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act

To extend Federal recognition to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and for other purposes.

Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act

Rep. Rice, Tom

R

SC

This bill makes the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, a federally recognized tribe. The bill makes the tribe and its members eligible for services and benefits provided to federally recognized tribes and their members, without regard to the existence of a reservation or the location of the residence of any member. Members of the tribe residing in Horry County in South Carolina are deemed to be within the delivery area for services and benefits. The tribe must submit to the Department of the Interior a membership roll as a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits. The tribe must also maintain the membership roll.

To extend Federal recognition to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL RECOGNITION. (a) Federal Recognition.--Federal recognition is extended to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina. (b) Applicability of Laws.--All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or Nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.)) shall be applicable to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and members of that Tribe. SEC. 3. FEDERAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe and each member shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to-- (1) the existence of a reservation for the Tribe; or (2) the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation. (b) Service Area.--For purposes of the delivery of services and benefits to members, the service area of the Tribe shall be considered to be the area comprised of Horry County in the State of South Carolina. SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP ROLL. (a) In General.--As a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, the Tribe shall submit to the Secretary, by not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. (b) Determination of Membership.--The qualifications for inclusion on the membership roll of the Tribe shall be determined in accordance with section A of article IV of the proposed constitution of the Tribe dated September 8, 2016 (including amendments to the constitution). (c) Maintenance of Roll.--The Tribe shall maintain the membership roll under this section. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Act: (1) Member.--The term ``member'' means an individual duly enrolled in the roll of the Tribe described in section 4. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Tribe.--The term ``Tribe'' means the Waccamaw Indian People of South Carolina. <all>

To extend Federal recognition to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act''. 2. FEDERAL RECOGNITION. (b) Applicability of Laws.--All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or Nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.)) FEDERAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe and each member shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to-- (1) the existence of a reservation for the Tribe; or (2) the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation. (b) Service Area.--For purposes of the delivery of services and benefits to members, the service area of the Tribe shall be considered to be the area comprised of Horry County in the State of South Carolina. MEMBERSHIP ROLL. (a) In General.--As a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, the Tribe shall submit to the Secretary, by not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. (b) Determination of Membership.--The qualifications for inclusion on the membership roll of the Tribe shall be determined in accordance with section A of article IV of the proposed constitution of the Tribe dated September 8, 2016 (including amendments to the constitution). (c) Maintenance of Roll.--The Tribe shall maintain the membership roll under this section. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Act: (1) Member.--The term ``member'' means an individual duly enrolled in the roll of the Tribe described in section 4. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Tribe.--The term ``Tribe'' means the Waccamaw Indian People of South Carolina.

To extend Federal recognition to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL RECOGNITION. (a) Federal Recognition.--Federal recognition is extended to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina. (b) Applicability of Laws.--All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or Nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.)) shall be applicable to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and members of that Tribe. SEC. 3. FEDERAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe and each member shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to-- (1) the existence of a reservation for the Tribe; or (2) the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation. (b) Service Area.--For purposes of the delivery of services and benefits to members, the service area of the Tribe shall be considered to be the area comprised of Horry County in the State of South Carolina. SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP ROLL. (a) In General.--As a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, the Tribe shall submit to the Secretary, by not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. (b) Determination of Membership.--The qualifications for inclusion on the membership roll of the Tribe shall be determined in accordance with section A of article IV of the proposed constitution of the Tribe dated September 8, 2016 (including amendments to the constitution). (c) Maintenance of Roll.--The Tribe shall maintain the membership roll under this section. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Act: (1) Member.--The term ``member'' means an individual duly enrolled in the roll of the Tribe described in section 4. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Tribe.--The term ``Tribe'' means the Waccamaw Indian People of South Carolina. <all>

To extend Federal recognition to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Waccamaw Indian Acknowledgement Act''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL RECOGNITION. (a) Federal Recognition.--Federal recognition is extended to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina. (b) Applicability of Laws.--All laws (including regulations) of the United States of general applicability to Indians or Nations, Indian Tribes, or bands of Indians (including the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 461 et seq.)) shall be applicable to the Waccamaw Indian People of Conway, South Carolina, and members of that Tribe. SEC. 3. FEDERAL SERVICES AND BENEFITS. (a) In General.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Tribe and each member shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the United States to Indians and federally recognized Indian tribes, without regard to-- (1) the existence of a reservation for the Tribe; or (2) the location of the residence of any member on or near an Indian reservation. (b) Service Area.--For purposes of the delivery of services and benefits to members, the service area of the Tribe shall be considered to be the area comprised of Horry County in the State of South Carolina. SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP ROLL. (a) In General.--As a condition of receiving recognition, services, and benefits pursuant to this Act, the Tribe shall submit to the Secretary, by not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, a membership roll consisting of the name of each individual enrolled as a member of the Tribe. (b) Determination of Membership.--The qualifications for inclusion on the membership roll of the Tribe shall be determined in accordance with section A of article IV of the proposed constitution of the Tribe dated September 8, 2016 (including amendments to the constitution). (c) Maintenance of Roll.--The Tribe shall maintain the membership roll under this section. SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Act: (1) Member.--The term ``member'' means an individual duly enrolled in the roll of the Tribe described in section 4. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Tribe.--The term ``Tribe'' means the Waccamaw Indian People of South Carolina. <all>

H.R.8705

International Affairs

Veteran Recruitment Act This bill requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for Global Media to develop and implement plans to ensure that veterans receive priority hiring recruitment.  The bill also requires the State Department to align Foreign Service positions with military ranks and to expand outreach efforts in recruiting veterans for the Foreign Service.

To strengthen United States leadership through the recruitment and hiring of veterans of the United States Armed Forces to civil service positions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Recruitment Act''. SEC. 2. ENHANCEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF STATE RECRUITMENT AND HIRING OF VETERANS. (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall, after consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, submit a report to the President providing a detailed and comprehensive plan for prioritizing the recruitment and hiring of veterans into covered positions. Such plan shall, subject to presidential modification and to be fully implemented not later than one year after the date the plan is submitted to the President, accomplish the following: (1) Ensure that veterans receive priority recruitment and retention for covered positions, including through implementation of military rank equivalency for at least mid- level ranks within the Foreign Service. (2) Identify and eliminate explicit and implicit barriers in the Department's recruitment and hiring practices that, intentionally or otherwise, prevent veterans from the obtaining covered positions, including barriers in existing digital and non-digital recruitment materials. (3) Identify and adjust Foreign Service training and management standards to align with those of other Federal defense, intelligence, and security agencies, including implementation of rigorous and selective training courses for newly hired recruits. (4) Identify and initiate specific steps that the Department will take to ensure that physically disabled veterans have equal access to covered positions. (b) Hiring.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall initiate and complete the following steps to prioritize the hiring of veterans to covered positions: (1) Expand nationwide access to the Foreign Service oral assessment job interview, including through proctored video- conferencing from military facilities. (2) Direct the Director General of the Foreign Service to expand outreach and recruitment jurisdiction and efforts to United States Armed Forces bases and other facilities in the vicinities of their respective colleges and universities of residence, including through the use of Diplomats in Residence. (3) Direct the Department of State's Under Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries to coordinate with relevant Department of Defense leadership and personnel to develop outreach and recruitment programs, which would be tailored to duty stations, that would communicate with active-duty United States Armed Forces personnel who are in the process of honorably separating from military service about covered positions. (4) Expand eligibility of the existing Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship in order to boost access of veterans to such Fellowship, including by, at a minimum, eliminating the master's degree threshold requirement for access to the fellowship. (5) Establish at least one new academic fellowship for veterans, to be modeled on the Department of State's Rangel and Pickering Fellowships, not later than October 1, 2022. SEC. 3. ENHANCEMENT OF U.S. AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA'S RECRUITMENT AND HIRING OF VETERANS. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Agency for Global Media shall, after consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, submit a report to the President providing a detailed and comprehensive plan for prioritizing the Agency's recruitment and hiring efforts of veterans into positions at the Agency, including leadership, management, policy, and broadcasting positions. Such plan shall, subject to presidential modification and to be fully implemented not later than one year after the date the plan is submitted to the President, accomplish the following: (1) Ensure that veterans receive priority recruitment for Agency positions, including leadership, management, policy, and broadcasting positions. (2) Evaluate explicit and implicit barriers in Agency recruitment and hiring practices that, intentionally or otherwise, prevent veterans from obtaining positions with in the Agency, including barriers in existing digital and non- digital recruitment materials. (3) Identify specific steps that the Agency will take to ensure that physically disable veterans have equal access to Agency positions. (4) Recommend redeployment or realignment of discretionary Agency monetary and personal resources to support all of the above efforts. SEC. 4. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SEPARATION MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall-- (1) in any circumstance where the Department of Defense has an memorandum of understanding to assist active-duty United States Armed Forces personnel who are in the process of honorably separating from military service (in this section defined as a ``separation MOU'') with a Federal agency, reassess and, where necessary, recommend modifications to the separation MOU to enhance recruitment efforts of such personnel by that agency; and (2) in any circumstance where the Department does not have an existing separation MOU with a Federal agency, at a minimum initiate a separation MOU to enhance recruitment efforts of such personnel by that agency. SEC. 5. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ELIMINATION OF VETERANS PREFERENCE WAIVERS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and until the date guidance is issued under subsection (b), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management may not grant any veteran preference waiver under section 3312 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue new guidance providing updated criteria for the Office's granting of Federal agency, board, or commission veteran preference waiver requests. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``civil service'' has the meaning given that term in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term ``covered positions'' means civil service positions within the Department of State, including Foreign Service positions and leadership, management, and policy positions; and (3) the term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code. <all>

Veteran Recruitment Act

To strengthen United States leadership through the recruitment and hiring of veterans of the United States Armed Forces to civil service positions, and for other purposes.

Veteran Recruitment Act

Rep. Herrell, Yvette

R

NM

This bill requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for Global Media to develop and implement plans to ensure that veterans receive priority hiring recruitment. The bill also requires the State Department to align Foreign Service positions with military ranks and to expand outreach efforts in recruiting veterans for the Foreign Service.

2. ENHANCEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF STATE RECRUITMENT AND HIRING OF VETERANS. (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall, after consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, submit a report to the President providing a detailed and comprehensive plan for prioritizing the recruitment and hiring of veterans into covered positions. Such plan shall, subject to presidential modification and to be fully implemented not later than one year after the date the plan is submitted to the President, accomplish the following: (1) Ensure that veterans receive priority recruitment and retention for covered positions, including through implementation of military rank equivalency for at least mid- level ranks within the Foreign Service. (2) Direct the Director General of the Foreign Service to expand outreach and recruitment jurisdiction and efforts to United States Armed Forces bases and other facilities in the vicinities of their respective colleges and universities of residence, including through the use of Diplomats in Residence. (5) Establish at least one new academic fellowship for veterans, to be modeled on the Department of State's Rangel and Pickering Fellowships, not later than October 1, 2022. ENHANCEMENT OF U.S. AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA'S RECRUITMENT AND HIRING OF VETERANS. (2) Evaluate explicit and implicit barriers in Agency recruitment and hiring practices that, intentionally or otherwise, prevent veterans from obtaining positions with in the Agency, including barriers in existing digital and non- digital recruitment materials. (3) Identify specific steps that the Agency will take to ensure that physically disable veterans have equal access to Agency positions. (4) Recommend redeployment or realignment of discretionary Agency monetary and personal resources to support all of the above efforts. 4. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SEPARATION MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES. 5. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ELIMINATION OF VETERANS PREFERENCE WAIVERS. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``civil service'' has the meaning given that term in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term ``covered positions'' means civil service positions within the Department of State, including Foreign Service positions and leadership, management, and policy positions; and (3) the term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.

2. ENHANCEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF STATE RECRUITMENT AND HIRING OF VETERANS. (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall, after consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, submit a report to the President providing a detailed and comprehensive plan for prioritizing the recruitment and hiring of veterans into covered positions. Such plan shall, subject to presidential modification and to be fully implemented not later than one year after the date the plan is submitted to the President, accomplish the following: (1) Ensure that veterans receive priority recruitment and retention for covered positions, including through implementation of military rank equivalency for at least mid- level ranks within the Foreign Service. (2) Direct the Director General of the Foreign Service to expand outreach and recruitment jurisdiction and efforts to United States Armed Forces bases and other facilities in the vicinities of their respective colleges and universities of residence, including through the use of Diplomats in Residence. (5) Establish at least one new academic fellowship for veterans, to be modeled on the Department of State's Rangel and Pickering Fellowships, not later than October 1, 2022. (2) Evaluate explicit and implicit barriers in Agency recruitment and hiring practices that, intentionally or otherwise, prevent veterans from obtaining positions with in the Agency, including barriers in existing digital and non- digital recruitment materials. (3) Identify specific steps that the Agency will take to ensure that physically disable veterans have equal access to Agency positions. (4) Recommend redeployment or realignment of discretionary Agency monetary and personal resources to support all of the above efforts. 4. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SEPARATION MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES. 5. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ELIMINATION OF VETERANS PREFERENCE WAIVERS. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``civil service'' has the meaning given that term in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term ``covered positions'' means civil service positions within the Department of State, including Foreign Service positions and leadership, management, and policy positions; and (3) the term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Recruitment Act''. 2. ENHANCEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF STATE RECRUITMENT AND HIRING OF VETERANS. (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall, after consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, submit a report to the President providing a detailed and comprehensive plan for prioritizing the recruitment and hiring of veterans into covered positions. Such plan shall, subject to presidential modification and to be fully implemented not later than one year after the date the plan is submitted to the President, accomplish the following: (1) Ensure that veterans receive priority recruitment and retention for covered positions, including through implementation of military rank equivalency for at least mid- level ranks within the Foreign Service. (3) Identify and adjust Foreign Service training and management standards to align with those of other Federal defense, intelligence, and security agencies, including implementation of rigorous and selective training courses for newly hired recruits. (2) Direct the Director General of the Foreign Service to expand outreach and recruitment jurisdiction and efforts to United States Armed Forces bases and other facilities in the vicinities of their respective colleges and universities of residence, including through the use of Diplomats in Residence. (3) Direct the Department of State's Under Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries to coordinate with relevant Department of Defense leadership and personnel to develop outreach and recruitment programs, which would be tailored to duty stations, that would communicate with active-duty United States Armed Forces personnel who are in the process of honorably separating from military service about covered positions. (4) Expand eligibility of the existing Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship in order to boost access of veterans to such Fellowship, including by, at a minimum, eliminating the master's degree threshold requirement for access to the fellowship. (5) Establish at least one new academic fellowship for veterans, to be modeled on the Department of State's Rangel and Pickering Fellowships, not later than October 1, 2022. ENHANCEMENT OF U.S. AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA'S RECRUITMENT AND HIRING OF VETERANS. (2) Evaluate explicit and implicit barriers in Agency recruitment and hiring practices that, intentionally or otherwise, prevent veterans from obtaining positions with in the Agency, including barriers in existing digital and non- digital recruitment materials. (3) Identify specific steps that the Agency will take to ensure that physically disable veterans have equal access to Agency positions. (4) Recommend redeployment or realignment of discretionary Agency monetary and personal resources to support all of the above efforts. 4. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SEPARATION MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall-- (1) in any circumstance where the Department of Defense has an memorandum of understanding to assist active-duty United States Armed Forces personnel who are in the process of honorably separating from military service (in this section defined as a ``separation MOU'') with a Federal agency, reassess and, where necessary, recommend modifications to the separation MOU to enhance recruitment efforts of such personnel by that agency; and (2) in any circumstance where the Department does not have an existing separation MOU with a Federal agency, at a minimum initiate a separation MOU to enhance recruitment efforts of such personnel by that agency. 5. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ELIMINATION OF VETERANS PREFERENCE WAIVERS. (b) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue new guidance providing updated criteria for the Office's granting of Federal agency, board, or commission veteran preference waiver requests. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``civil service'' has the meaning given that term in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term ``covered positions'' means civil service positions within the Department of State, including Foreign Service positions and leadership, management, and policy positions; and (3) the term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.

To strengthen United States leadership through the recruitment and hiring of veterans of the United States Armed Forces to civil service positions, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veteran Recruitment Act''. 2. ENHANCEMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF STATE RECRUITMENT AND HIRING OF VETERANS. (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall, after consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, submit a report to the President providing a detailed and comprehensive plan for prioritizing the recruitment and hiring of veterans into covered positions. Such plan shall, subject to presidential modification and to be fully implemented not later than one year after the date the plan is submitted to the President, accomplish the following: (1) Ensure that veterans receive priority recruitment and retention for covered positions, including through implementation of military rank equivalency for at least mid- level ranks within the Foreign Service. (2) Identify and eliminate explicit and implicit barriers in the Department's recruitment and hiring practices that, intentionally or otherwise, prevent veterans from the obtaining covered positions, including barriers in existing digital and non-digital recruitment materials. (3) Identify and adjust Foreign Service training and management standards to align with those of other Federal defense, intelligence, and security agencies, including implementation of rigorous and selective training courses for newly hired recruits. (4) Identify and initiate specific steps that the Department will take to ensure that physically disabled veterans have equal access to covered positions. (b) Hiring.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall initiate and complete the following steps to prioritize the hiring of veterans to covered positions: (1) Expand nationwide access to the Foreign Service oral assessment job interview, including through proctored video- conferencing from military facilities. (2) Direct the Director General of the Foreign Service to expand outreach and recruitment jurisdiction and efforts to United States Armed Forces bases and other facilities in the vicinities of their respective colleges and universities of residence, including through the use of Diplomats in Residence. (3) Direct the Department of State's Under Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries to coordinate with relevant Department of Defense leadership and personnel to develop outreach and recruitment programs, which would be tailored to duty stations, that would communicate with active-duty United States Armed Forces personnel who are in the process of honorably separating from military service about covered positions. (4) Expand eligibility of the existing Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship in order to boost access of veterans to such Fellowship, including by, at a minimum, eliminating the master's degree threshold requirement for access to the fellowship. (5) Establish at least one new academic fellowship for veterans, to be modeled on the Department of State's Rangel and Pickering Fellowships, not later than October 1, 2022. ENHANCEMENT OF U.S. AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA'S RECRUITMENT AND HIRING OF VETERANS. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Agency for Global Media shall, after consultation with the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs, submit a report to the President providing a detailed and comprehensive plan for prioritizing the Agency's recruitment and hiring efforts of veterans into positions at the Agency, including leadership, management, policy, and broadcasting positions. (2) Evaluate explicit and implicit barriers in Agency recruitment and hiring practices that, intentionally or otherwise, prevent veterans from obtaining positions with in the Agency, including barriers in existing digital and non- digital recruitment materials. (3) Identify specific steps that the Agency will take to ensure that physically disable veterans have equal access to Agency positions. (4) Recommend redeployment or realignment of discretionary Agency monetary and personal resources to support all of the above efforts. 4. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SEPARATION MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES. Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall-- (1) in any circumstance where the Department of Defense has an memorandum of understanding to assist active-duty United States Armed Forces personnel who are in the process of honorably separating from military service (in this section defined as a ``separation MOU'') with a Federal agency, reassess and, where necessary, recommend modifications to the separation MOU to enhance recruitment efforts of such personnel by that agency; and (2) in any circumstance where the Department does not have an existing separation MOU with a Federal agency, at a minimum initiate a separation MOU to enhance recruitment efforts of such personnel by that agency. 5. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ELIMINATION OF VETERANS PREFERENCE WAIVERS. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and until the date guidance is issued under subsection (b), the Director of the Office of Personnel Management may not grant any veteran preference waiver under section 3312 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue new guidance providing updated criteria for the Office's granting of Federal agency, board, or commission veteran preference waiver requests. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``civil service'' has the meaning given that term in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term ``covered positions'' means civil service positions within the Department of State, including Foreign Service positions and leadership, management, and policy positions; and (3) the term ``veteran'' has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.

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International Affairs

Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021 This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of State to enter into bilateral compacts with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to strengthen criminal justice systems, social supports, and other means to protect women and children from domestic and gender-based violence. At least 15 days before entering a compact, the State Department must submit to Congress a copy of the proposed agreement and related materials. Authority to enter a compact terminates on September 30, 2023, and a compact may last no more than six years. To support the objectives outlined in a compact, the State Department may provide assistance to international organizations, civil society, or other private entities for programs and activities to prevent and respond to domestic and gender-based violence in a compact country. The bill bars the provision of assistance to the government of a compact country as direct budgetary support. The State Department may suspend or terminate the assistance if a compact country or entity receiving the assistance engaged in conduct contrary to U.S. national security interests or inconsistent with the objectives of the compact. The State Department must notify Congress at least 15 days before suspending or terminating assistance. The bill also requires the State Department to annually report on progress made under each compact, including its effect on reported violence against women and children and other domestic and gender-based violence indicators.

To authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2021 through 2023 to provide assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras through bilateral compacts to increase protection of women and children in their homes and communities and reduce female homicides, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras have among the highest homicide rates in the world. In 2020, there were-- (A) 19.7 homicides per 100,000 people in El Salvador; (B) 15.4 homicides per 100,000 people in Guatemala; and (C) 37.6 homicides per 100,000 people in Honduras. (2) El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras are characterized by a high prevalence of drug- and gang-related violence, murder, and crimes involving sexual- and gender-based violence against women and children, including domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. (3) In 2019, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras were all listed among the 7 countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region with the highest rates of femicides (the intentional killing of women or girls because of their gender). In 2019-- (A) 113 women in El Salvador were victims of femicide; (B) 160 women in Guatemala were victims of femicide; and (C) 299 women in Honduras were victims of femicide or violent homicide. (4) In 2015, El Salvador and Honduras were among the top 3 countries in the world with the highest child homicides rates, with more than 22 and 32 deaths per 100,000 children, respectively, according to the nongovernmental organization Save the Children. (5) Thousands of women, children, and families from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras fled unsafe homes and communities in 2019. (6) Violent crimes against women and children are generally assumed to be substantially under-reported because the majority of victims lack safe access to protection and justice. (7) Impunity for perpetrators of violence against women is rampant in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. There was a 5 percent conviction rate for violence against women in El Salvador in 2016 and 2017. The impunity level for violence against women in Guatemala was 97.05 percent in 2018. In 2018, there was an impunity rate of 95 percent for violence against women in Honduras. (8) According to a study conducted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars-- (A) childhood experiences with domestic violence in Latin America are a major risk factor for future criminal behavior; and (B) 56 percent of incarcerated women and 59 percent of incarcerated men surveyed experienced intra-familial violence during childhood. SEC. 3. WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION COMPACTS. (a) Authorization to Enter Into Compacts.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, is authorized to enter into multi-year, bilateral agreements of not longer than 6 years in duration, developed in conjunction with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (referred to in this Act as ``Compact Countries''). Such agreements shall be known as Women and Children Protection Compacts (referred to in this Act as ``Compacts''). (b) Purpose.--Each Compact shall-- (1) set out the shared goals and objectives of the United States and the government of the Compact Country; and (2) be aimed at strengthening the Compact Country's efforts-- (A) to strengthen criminal justice and civil court systems to protect women and children and serve victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and child exploitation and neglect, and hold perpetrators accountable; (B) to secure, create, and sustain safe communities, building on best practices to prevent and deter violence against women and children; (C) to ensure that schools are safe and promote the prevention and early detection of domestic abuse against women and children within communities; and (D) to increase access to high-quality, life-saving health care, including post-rape and dignity kits, psychosocial support, and dedicated spaces and shelters for gender-based violence survivors, in accordance with international standards. (c) Compact Elements.--Each Compact shall-- (1) establish a 3- to 6-year cooperative strategy and assistance plan for achieving the shared goals and objectives articulated in such Compact; (2) be informed by the assessments of-- (A) the areas within the Compact Country experiencing the highest incidence of violence against women and children; (B) the ability of women and children to access protection and obtain effective judicial relief; and (C) the judicial capacity to respond to reports within the Compact Country of femicide, sexual and domestic violence, and child exploitation and neglect, and to hold the perpetrators of such criminal acts accountable; (3) seek to address the driving forces of violence against women and children, which shall include efforts to break the binding constraints to inclusive economic growth and access to justice; (4) identify clear and measurable goals, objectives, and benchmarks under the Compact to detect, deter and respond to violence against women and children; (5) set out clear roles, responsibilities, and objectives under the Compact, which shall include a description of the anticipated policy and financial commitments of the central government of the Compact Country; (6) seek to leverage and deconflict contributions and complementary programming by other donors, international organizations, multilateral institutions, regional organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector, as appropriate; (7) include a description of the metrics and indicators to monitor and measure progress toward achieving the goals, objectives, and benchmarks under the Compact, including reductions in the prevalence of femicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect; (8) provide for the conduct of an impact evaluation not later than 1 year after the conclusion of the Compact; and (9) provide for a full accounting of all funds expended under the Compact, which shall include full audit authority for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of State, the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development, and the Government Accountability Office, as appropriate. (d) Sunset.--The authority to enter into Compacts under this Act shall expire on September 30, 2023. SEC. 4. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE. (a) Assistance.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, is authorized to provide assistance under this section. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to carry out this Act. (c) Implementers.--Assistance authorized under subsection (a) may be provided through grants, cooperative agreements, contracts or other innovative financing instruments to civil society, international organizations, or other private entities with relevant expertise. (d) Prohibition on Direct Budgetary Support.--No funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (b) may be provided as direct budgetary support to the Government of El Salvador, the Government of Guatemala, or the Government of Honduras. (e) Suspension of Assistance.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, may suspend or terminate assistance authorized under this Act if the Secretary determines that the Compact Country or implementing entity-- (A) is engaged in activities that are contrary to the national security interests of the United States; (B) has engaged in a pattern of actions inconsistent with the goals, objectives, commitments, or obligations under the Compact; or (C) has failed to make sufficient progress toward meeting the goals, objectives, commitments, or obligations under the Compact. (2) Reinstatement.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, may reinstate assistance suspended or terminated pursuant to paragraph (1) only if the Secretary certifies to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives that the Compact Country or implementing entity has taken steps to correct each condition for which assistance was suspended or terminated under paragraph (1). (3) Notification and report.--Not later than 15 days before suspending or terminating assistance pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall notify the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the suspension or termination, including a justification for such action. SEC. 5. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION. Not later than 15 days before entering into a Compact with the Government of Guatemala, the Government of Honduras, or the Government of El Salvador, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives-- (1) a copy of the proposed Compact; (2) a detailed summary of the cooperative strategy and assistance plan required under section 3(c); and (3) a copy of any annexes, appendices, or implementation plans related to the Compact. SEC. 6. COMPACT PROGRESS REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS. (a) Progress Report.--Not later than 1 year after entering into a Compact, and annually during the life of the Compact, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall submit a report to the congressional committees listed in section 5 that describes the progress made under the Compact. (b) Contents.--The report under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) analysis and information on the overall rates of gender-based violence against women and children in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, including by using survivor surveys, regardless of whether or not these acts of violence are reported to government authorities; (2) analysis and information on incidences of cases of gender-based violence against women and children reported to the authorities in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and the percentage of alleged perpetrators investigated, apprehended, prosecuted, and convicted; (3) analysis and information on the capacity and resource allocation of child welfare systems in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to protect unaccompanied children; (4) the percentage of reported violence against women and children cases reaching conviction; (5) a baseline and percentage changes in women and children victims receiving legal and other social services; (6) a baseline and percentage changes in school retention rates; (7) a baseline and changes in capacity of police, prosecution service, and courts to combat violence against women and children; (8) a baseline and changes in capacity of health, protection, and other relevant ministries to support survivors of gender-based violence; and (9) independent external evaluation of funded programs, including compliance with terms of the Compacts by El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and by the recipients of the assistance. (c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall provide a briefing to the congressional committees listed in section 5 regarding-- (1) the data and information collected pursuant to this section; and (2) the steps taken to protect and assist victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, and child exploitation and neglect. <all>

Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021

A bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for fiscal years 2021 through 2023 to provide assistance to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras through bilateral compacts to increase protection of women and children in their homes and communities and reduce female homicides, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021

Sen. Rubio, Marco

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This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of State to enter into bilateral compacts with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to strengthen criminal justice systems, social supports, and other means to protect women and children from domestic and gender-based violence. At least 15 days before entering a compact, the State Department must submit to Congress a copy of the proposed agreement and related materials. Authority to enter a compact terminates on September 30, 2023, and a compact may last no more than six years. To support the objectives outlined in a compact, the State Department may provide assistance to international organizations, civil society, or other private entities for programs and activities to prevent and respond to domestic and gender-based violence in a compact country. The bill bars the provision of assistance to the government of a compact country as direct budgetary support. The State Department may suspend or terminate the assistance if a compact country or entity receiving the assistance engaged in conduct contrary to U.S. national security interests or inconsistent with the objectives of the compact. The State Department must notify Congress at least 15 days before suspending or terminating assistance. The bill also requires the State Department to annually report on progress made under each compact, including its effect on reported violence against women and children and other domestic and gender-based violence indicators.

2. Congress finds the following: (1) The Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras have among the highest homicide rates in the world. (2) El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras are characterized by a high prevalence of drug- and gang-related violence, murder, and crimes involving sexual- and gender-based violence against women and children, including domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. In 2019-- (A) 113 women in El Salvador were victims of femicide; (B) 160 women in Guatemala were victims of femicide; and (C) 299 women in Honduras were victims of femicide or violent homicide. (7) Impunity for perpetrators of violence against women is rampant in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. (8) According to a study conducted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars-- (A) childhood experiences with domestic violence in Latin America are a major risk factor for future criminal behavior; and (B) 56 percent of incarcerated women and 59 percent of incarcerated men surveyed experienced intra-familial violence during childhood. 3. WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION COMPACTS. 4. (a) Assistance.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, is authorized to provide assistance under this section. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to carry out this Act. (d) Prohibition on Direct Budgetary Support.--No funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (b) may be provided as direct budgetary support to the Government of El Salvador, the Government of Guatemala, or the Government of Honduras. (3) Notification and report.--Not later than 15 days before suspending or terminating assistance pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall notify the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the suspension or termination, including a justification for such action. 5. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION. SEC. 6. COMPACT PROGRESS REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS.

2. Congress finds the following: (1) The Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras have among the highest homicide rates in the world. (2) El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras are characterized by a high prevalence of drug- and gang-related violence, murder, and crimes involving sexual- and gender-based violence against women and children, including domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. In 2019-- (A) 113 women in El Salvador were victims of femicide; (B) 160 women in Guatemala were victims of femicide; and (C) 299 women in Honduras were victims of femicide or violent homicide. (7) Impunity for perpetrators of violence against women is rampant in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. (8) According to a study conducted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars-- (A) childhood experiences with domestic violence in Latin America are a major risk factor for future criminal behavior; and (B) 56 percent of incarcerated women and 59 percent of incarcerated men surveyed experienced intra-familial violence during childhood. 3. WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION COMPACTS. 4. (a) Assistance.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, is authorized to provide assistance under this section. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to carry out this Act. (d) Prohibition on Direct Budgetary Support.--No funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (b) may be provided as direct budgetary support to the Government of El Salvador, the Government of Guatemala, or the Government of Honduras. (3) Notification and report.--Not later than 15 days before suspending or terminating assistance pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall notify the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the suspension or termination, including a justification for such action. 5. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION. SEC. 6. COMPACT PROGRESS REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS.

2. Congress finds the following: (1) The Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras have among the highest homicide rates in the world. In 2020, there were-- (A) 19.7 homicides per 100,000 people in El Salvador; (B) 15.4 homicides per 100,000 people in Guatemala; and (C) 37.6 homicides per 100,000 people in Honduras. (2) El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras are characterized by a high prevalence of drug- and gang-related violence, murder, and crimes involving sexual- and gender-based violence against women and children, including domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. In 2019-- (A) 113 women in El Salvador were victims of femicide; (B) 160 women in Guatemala were victims of femicide; and (C) 299 women in Honduras were victims of femicide or violent homicide. (7) Impunity for perpetrators of violence against women is rampant in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. (8) According to a study conducted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars-- (A) childhood experiences with domestic violence in Latin America are a major risk factor for future criminal behavior; and (B) 56 percent of incarcerated women and 59 percent of incarcerated men surveyed experienced intra-familial violence during childhood. 3. WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION COMPACTS. (c) Compact Elements.--Each Compact shall-- (1) establish a 3- to 6-year cooperative strategy and assistance plan for achieving the shared goals and objectives articulated in such Compact; (2) be informed by the assessments of-- (A) the areas within the Compact Country experiencing the highest incidence of violence against women and children; (B) the ability of women and children to access protection and obtain effective judicial relief; and (C) the judicial capacity to respond to reports within the Compact Country of femicide, sexual and domestic violence, and child exploitation and neglect, and to hold the perpetrators of such criminal acts accountable; (3) seek to address the driving forces of violence against women and children, which shall include efforts to break the binding constraints to inclusive economic growth and access to justice; (4) identify clear and measurable goals, objectives, and benchmarks under the Compact to detect, deter and respond to violence against women and children; (5) set out clear roles, responsibilities, and objectives under the Compact, which shall include a description of the anticipated policy and financial commitments of the central government of the Compact Country; (6) seek to leverage and deconflict contributions and complementary programming by other donors, international organizations, multilateral institutions, regional organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector, as appropriate; (7) include a description of the metrics and indicators to monitor and measure progress toward achieving the goals, objectives, and benchmarks under the Compact, including reductions in the prevalence of femicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect; (8) provide for the conduct of an impact evaluation not later than 1 year after the conclusion of the Compact; and (9) provide for a full accounting of all funds expended under the Compact, which shall include full audit authority for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of State, the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development, and the Government Accountability Office, as appropriate. 4. (a) Assistance.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, is authorized to provide assistance under this section. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to carry out this Act. (d) Prohibition on Direct Budgetary Support.--No funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (b) may be provided as direct budgetary support to the Government of El Salvador, the Government of Guatemala, or the Government of Honduras. (3) Notification and report.--Not later than 15 days before suspending or terminating assistance pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall notify the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the suspension or termination, including a justification for such action. 5. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION. SEC. 6. COMPACT PROGRESS REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras have among the highest homicide rates in the world. In 2020, there were-- (A) 19.7 homicides per 100,000 people in El Salvador; (B) 15.4 homicides per 100,000 people in Guatemala; and (C) 37.6 homicides per 100,000 people in Honduras. (2) El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras are characterized by a high prevalence of drug- and gang-related violence, murder, and crimes involving sexual- and gender-based violence against women and children, including domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. In 2019-- (A) 113 women in El Salvador were victims of femicide; (B) 160 women in Guatemala were victims of femicide; and (C) 299 women in Honduras were victims of femicide or violent homicide. (5) Thousands of women, children, and families from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras fled unsafe homes and communities in 2019. (7) Impunity for perpetrators of violence against women is rampant in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. (8) According to a study conducted by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars-- (A) childhood experiences with domestic violence in Latin America are a major risk factor for future criminal behavior; and (B) 56 percent of incarcerated women and 59 percent of incarcerated men surveyed experienced intra-familial violence during childhood. 3. WOMEN AND CHILDREN PROTECTION COMPACTS. (c) Compact Elements.--Each Compact shall-- (1) establish a 3- to 6-year cooperative strategy and assistance plan for achieving the shared goals and objectives articulated in such Compact; (2) be informed by the assessments of-- (A) the areas within the Compact Country experiencing the highest incidence of violence against women and children; (B) the ability of women and children to access protection and obtain effective judicial relief; and (C) the judicial capacity to respond to reports within the Compact Country of femicide, sexual and domestic violence, and child exploitation and neglect, and to hold the perpetrators of such criminal acts accountable; (3) seek to address the driving forces of violence against women and children, which shall include efforts to break the binding constraints to inclusive economic growth and access to justice; (4) identify clear and measurable goals, objectives, and benchmarks under the Compact to detect, deter and respond to violence against women and children; (5) set out clear roles, responsibilities, and objectives under the Compact, which shall include a description of the anticipated policy and financial commitments of the central government of the Compact Country; (6) seek to leverage and deconflict contributions and complementary programming by other donors, international organizations, multilateral institutions, regional organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector, as appropriate; (7) include a description of the metrics and indicators to monitor and measure progress toward achieving the goals, objectives, and benchmarks under the Compact, including reductions in the prevalence of femicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect; (8) provide for the conduct of an impact evaluation not later than 1 year after the conclusion of the Compact; and (9) provide for a full accounting of all funds expended under the Compact, which shall include full audit authority for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of State, the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development, and the Government Accountability Office, as appropriate. (d) Sunset.--The authority to enter into Compacts under this Act shall expire on September 30, 2023. 4. (a) Assistance.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, is authorized to provide assistance under this section. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to carry out this Act. (c) Implementers.--Assistance authorized under subsection (a) may be provided through grants, cooperative agreements, contracts or other innovative financing instruments to civil society, international organizations, or other private entities with relevant expertise. (d) Prohibition on Direct Budgetary Support.--No funds appropriated pursuant to subsection (b) may be provided as direct budgetary support to the Government of El Salvador, the Government of Guatemala, or the Government of Honduras. (3) Notification and report.--Not later than 15 days before suspending or terminating assistance pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall notify the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the suspension or termination, including a justification for such action. 5. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION. SEC. 6. COMPACT PROGRESS REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS. (b) Contents.--The report under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) analysis and information on the overall rates of gender-based violence against women and children in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, including by using survivor surveys, regardless of whether or not these acts of violence are reported to government authorities; (2) analysis and information on incidences of cases of gender-based violence against women and children reported to the authorities in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and the percentage of alleged perpetrators investigated, apprehended, prosecuted, and convicted; (3) analysis and information on the capacity and resource allocation of child welfare systems in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to protect unaccompanied children; (4) the percentage of reported violence against women and children cases reaching conviction; (5) a baseline and percentage changes in women and children victims receiving legal and other social services; (6) a baseline and percentage changes in school retention rates; (7) a baseline and changes in capacity of police, prosecution service, and courts to combat violence against women and children; (8) a baseline and changes in capacity of health, protection, and other relevant ministries to support survivors of gender-based violence; and (9) independent external evaluation of funded programs, including compliance with terms of the Compacts by El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, and by the recipients of the assistance.

H.R.2083

Congress

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds (1) 15 days after its enactment, to support the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the U.S. Capitol buildings and grounds on January 6, 2021; or (2) to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds. On January 7, 2021, in response to the attacks, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing was initially to remain in place for 30 days and was kept in place through periodic extensions.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITIONS ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (a) National Guard.--No Federal funds may be used after the day that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act to support the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds (as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code) on January 6, 2021. (b) Fencing.--No Federal funds may be used to install permanent fencing around-- (1) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (2) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.

Rep. Calvert, Ken

R

CA

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds (1) 15 days after its enactment, to support the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the U.S. Capitol buildings and grounds on January 6, 2021; or (2) to install permanent fencing around the perimeter of any U.S. Capitol buildings or grounds. On January 7, 2021, in response to the attacks, razor wire fencing was erected to secure the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol; the fencing was initially to remain in place for 30 days and was kept in place through periodic extensions.

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITIONS ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (a) National Guard.--No Federal funds may be used after the day that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act to support the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds (as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code) on January 6, 2021. (b) Fencing.--No Federal funds may be used to install permanent fencing around-- (1) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (2) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITIONS ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (a) National Guard.--No Federal funds may be used after the day that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act to support the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds (as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code) on January 6, 2021. (b) Fencing.--No Federal funds may be used to install permanent fencing around-- (1) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (2) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITIONS ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (a) National Guard.--No Federal funds may be used after the day that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act to support the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds (as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code) on January 6, 2021. (b) Fencing.--No Federal funds may be used to install permanent fencing around-- (1) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (2) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. <all>

To prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PROHIBITIONS ON FEDERAL FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (a) National Guard.--No Federal funds may be used after the day that is 15 days after the date of the enactment of this Act to support the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds (as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code) on January 6, 2021. (b) Fencing.--No Federal funds may be used to install permanent fencing around-- (1) the perimeter of any of the Capitol Buildings described in section 5101 of title 40, United States Code; or (2) the perimeter of the United States Capitol Grounds, or any portion thereof, described in section 5102 of such title. <all>

H.R.7238

Health

Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022 This bill allows opioid treatment programs to admit individuals who have been addicted to opioids for less than one year for maintenance treatment (the use of medications such as methadone in treating opioid addiction). Current regulations generally bar an opioid treatment program from admitting individuals for such treatment unless they have been addicted to opioids for more than one year. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to revise its regulations to allow admission when the duration of an individual's opioid addiction is less than one year.

To direct that the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise opioid treatment program admission criteria to eliminate the requirement that patients have been addicted for at least 1 year prior to being admitted for treatment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REVISE OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA TO ELIMINATE REQUIREMENT THAT PATIENTS HAVE BEEN ADDICTED FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise section 8.12(e)(1) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), to eliminate the requirement that an opioid treatment program only admit an individual for treatment under the program if the individual has been addicted to opioids for at least 1 year before being so admitted for treatment. <all>

Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022

To direct that the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise opioid treatment program admission criteria to eliminate the requirement that patients have been addicted for at least 1 year prior to being admitted for treatment.

Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022

Rep. Bucshon, Larry

R

IN

This bill allows opioid treatment programs to admit individuals who have been addicted to opioids for less than one year for maintenance treatment (the use of medications such as methadone in treating opioid addiction). Current regulations generally bar an opioid treatment program from admitting individuals for such treatment unless they have been addicted to opioids for more than one year. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to revise its regulations to allow admission when the duration of an individual's opioid addiction is less than one year.

To direct that the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise opioid treatment program admission criteria to eliminate the requirement that patients have been addicted for at least 1 year prior to being admitted for treatment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REVISE OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA TO ELIMINATE REQUIREMENT THAT PATIENTS HAVE BEEN ADDICTED FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise section 8.12(e)(1) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), to eliminate the requirement that an opioid treatment program only admit an individual for treatment under the program if the individual has been addicted to opioids for at least 1 year before being so admitted for treatment. <all>

To direct that the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise opioid treatment program admission criteria to eliminate the requirement that patients have been addicted for at least 1 year prior to being admitted for treatment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REVISE OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA TO ELIMINATE REQUIREMENT THAT PATIENTS HAVE BEEN ADDICTED FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise section 8.12(e)(1) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), to eliminate the requirement that an opioid treatment program only admit an individual for treatment under the program if the individual has been addicted to opioids for at least 1 year before being so admitted for treatment. <all>

To direct that the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise opioid treatment program admission criteria to eliminate the requirement that patients have been addicted for at least 1 year prior to being admitted for treatment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REVISE OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA TO ELIMINATE REQUIREMENT THAT PATIENTS HAVE BEEN ADDICTED FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise section 8.12(e)(1) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), to eliminate the requirement that an opioid treatment program only admit an individual for treatment under the program if the individual has been addicted to opioids for at least 1 year before being so admitted for treatment. <all>

To direct that the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise opioid treatment program admission criteria to eliminate the requirement that patients have been addicted for at least 1 year prior to being admitted for treatment. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Timely Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. REVISE OPIOID TREATMENT PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA TO ELIMINATE REQUIREMENT THAT PATIENTS HAVE BEEN ADDICTED FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR. The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise section 8.12(e)(1) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), to eliminate the requirement that an opioid treatment program only admit an individual for treatment under the program if the individual has been addicted to opioids for at least 1 year before being so admitted for treatment. <all>

S.3467

International Affairs

UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). For purposes of this policy, the bill defines Palestinian refugee as a person who (1) resided from June 1946 to May 1948 in Mandatory Palestine (a region controlled by Britain until 1948), (2) was personally displaced as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict, and (3) has not accepted citizenship or other permanent adjustment in status in another country. Furthermore, under U.S. policy, derivative refugee status may only extend to the spouse or minor child of such a Palestinian refugee. The bill withholds U.S. funding for the UNRWA unless the Department of State makes certifications concerning the UNRWA's staff, partners, and funding. Specifically, the State Department must certify that neither UNRWA staff and partners nor its funding and facilities are affiliated with terrorism or engaged in the dissemination of certain rhetoric, such as calling for the destruction of Israel or describing Israelis as occupiers or settlers. Additionally, the State Department must certify that the UNRWA is subject to comprehensive independent financial audits and is unaffiliated with any financial institutions that the United States considers to be complicit in money laundering or terror financing. The State Department must also implement a plan to encourage other countries to align their activities and efforts regarding the UNRWA with U.S. policy objectives, including the phaseout of the UNRWA by resettling Palestinian refugees outside of Israel.

To withhold United States contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. STATEMENT OF POLICY. (a) Palestinian Refugee Defined.--It shall be the policy of the United States, in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (referred to in this Act as ``UNRWA''), which operates in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, to define a Palestinian refugee as a person who-- (1) resided, between June 1946 and May 1948, in the region controlled by Britain between 1922 and 1948 that was known as Mandatory Palestine; (2) was personally displaced as a result of the 1948 Arab- Israeli conflict; and (3) has not accepted an offer of legal residency status, citizenship, or other permanent adjustment in status in another country or territory. (b) Limitations on Refugee and Derivative Refugee Status.--In applying the definition under subsection (a) with respect to refugees receiving assistance from UNRWA, it shall be the policy of the United States, consistent with the definition of refugee in section 101(a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42)) and the requirements for eligibility for refugee status under section 207 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1157), that-- (1) derivative refugee status may only be extended to the spouse or a minor child of a Palestinian refugee; and (2) an alien who is firmly resettled in any country is not eligible to retain refugee status. SEC. 3. UNITED STATES' CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNRWA. Section 301(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2221) is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Withholding.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Anti-semitic.--The term `anti-Semitic'-- ``(i) has the meaning adopted on May 26, 2016, by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance as the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism; and ``(ii) includes the contemporary examples of antisemitism in public life, the media, schools, the workplace, and in the religious sphere identified on such date by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. ``(B) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(iii) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and ``(iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(C) Boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against israel.--The term `boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel' has the meaning given to such term in section 909(f)(1) of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4452(f)(1)). ``(D) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term `foreign terrorist organization' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)). ``(E) UNRWA.--The term `UNRWA' means the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. ``(2) Certification.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States may not provide contributions to UNRWA, to any successor or related entity, or to the regular budget of the United Nations for the support of UNRWA or a successor entity (through staff positions provided by the United Nations Secretariat or otherwise) unless the Secretary of State submits a written certification to the appropriate congressional committees that-- ``(A) no official, employee, consultant, contractor, subcontractor, representative, affiliate of UNRWA, an UNRWA partner organization, or an UNRWA contracting entity pursuant to completion of a thorough vetting and background check process-- ``(i) is a member of, is affiliated with, or has any ties to a foreign terrorist organization, including Hamas and Hezbollah; ``(ii) has advocated, planned, sponsored, or engaged in any terrorist activity; ``(iii) has propagated or disseminated anti-American, anti-Israel, or anti-Semitic rhetoric, incitement, or propaganda, including-- ``(I) calling for or encouraging the destruction of Israel; ``(II) failing to recognize Israel's right to exist; ``(III) showing maps without Israel; ``(IV) describing Israelis as `occupiers' or `settlers'; ``(V) advocating, endorsing, or expressing support for violence, hatred, jihad, martyrdom, or terrorism, glorifying, honoring, or otherwise memorializing any person or group that has advocated, sponsored, or committed acts of terrorism, or providing material support to terrorists or their families; ``(VI) expressing support for boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel (commonly referred to as `BDS'); ``(VII) claiming or advocating for a `right of return' of refugees into Israel; ``(VIII) ignoring, denying, or not recognizing the historic connection of the Jewish people to the land of Israel; and ``(IX) calling for violence against Americans; or ``(iv) has used any UNRWA resources, including publications, websites, or social media platforms, to propagate or disseminate anti-American, anti-Israel, or anti-Semitic rhetoric, incitement, or propaganda, including with respect to any of the matters described in subclauses (I) through (IX) of clause (iii); ``(B) no UNRWA school, hospital, clinic, facility, or other infrastructure or resource is being used by a foreign terrorist organization or any member thereof-- ``(i) for terrorist activities, such as operations, planning, training, recruitment, fundraising, indoctrination, communications, sanctuary, storage of weapons or other materials; or ``(ii) as an access point to any underground tunnel network, or any other terrorist-related purposes; ``(C) UNRWA is subject to comprehensive financial audits by an internationally recognized third party independent auditing firm that-- ``(i) is agreed upon by the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority; and ``(ii) has implemented an effective system of vetting and oversight to prevent the use, receipt, or diversion of any UNRWA resources by any foreign terrorist organization or members thereof; ``(D) no UNRWA controlled or funded facility, such as a school, an educational institution, or a summer camp, uses textbooks or other educational materials that propagate or disseminate anti-American, anti- Israel, or anti-Semitic rhetoric, incitement, or propaganda, including with respect to any of the matters described in subclauses (I) through (IX) of subparagraph (A)(iii); ``(E) no recipient of UNRWA funds or loans is-- ``(i) a member of, is affiliated with, or has any ties to a foreign terrorist organization; or ``(ii) otherwise engaged in terrorist activities; and ``(F) UNRWA holds no accounts or other affiliations with financial institutions that the United States considers or believes to be complicit in money laundering and terror financing. ``(3) Period of effectiveness.-- ``(A) In general.--A certification described in paragraph (2) shall be effective until the earlier of-- ``(i) the date on which the Secretary receives information rendering the certification described in paragraph (2) factually inaccurate; or ``(ii) the date that is 180 days after the date on which it is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees. ``(B) Notification of renunciation.--If a certification becomes ineffective pursuant to subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly notify the appropriate congressional committees of the reasons for renouncing or failing to renew such certification. ``(4) Limitation.--During any year in which a certification described in paragraph (1) is in effect, the United States may not contribute to UNRWA, or to any successor entity, an amount that-- ``(A) is greater than the highest contribution to UNRWA made by a member country of the League of Arab States for such year; and ``(B) is greater (as a proportion of the total UNRWA budget) than the proportion of the total budget for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees paid by the United States.''. SEC. 4. REPORT. (a) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing the actions being taken to implement a comprehensive plan for-- (1) encouraging other countries to adopt the policy regarding Palestinian refugees that is described in section 2; (2) urging other countries to withhold their contributions to UNRWA, to any successor or related entity, or to the regular budget of the United Nations for the support of UNRWA or a successor entity (through staff positions provided by the United Nations Secretariat or otherwise) until UNRWA has met the conditions listed in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section 301(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as added by section 3; (3) working with other countries to phase out UNRWA and assist Palestinians receiving UNRWA services by-- (A) integrating such Palestinians into their local communities in the countries in which they are residing; or (B) resettling such Palestinians in countries other than Israel or territories controlled by Israel in the West Bank in accordance with international humanitarian principles; and (4) ensuring that the actions described in paragraph (3)-- (A) are being implemented in complete coordination with, and with the support of, Israel; and (B) do not endanger the security of Israel in any way. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act shall take effect on the date that is 5 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Calendar No. 247 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3467 _______________________________________________________________________

UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

A bill to withhold United States contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and for other purposes.

UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

Sen. Risch, James E.

R

ID

This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). For purposes of this policy, the bill defines Palestinian refugee as a person who (1) resided from June 1946 to May 1948 in Mandatory Palestine (a region controlled by Britain until 1948), (2) was personally displaced as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict, and (3) has not accepted citizenship or other permanent adjustment in status in another country. Furthermore, under U.S. policy, derivative refugee status may only extend to the spouse or minor child of such a Palestinian refugee. The bill withholds U.S. funding for the UNRWA unless the Department of State makes certifications concerning the UNRWA's staff, partners, and funding. Specifically, the State Department must certify that neither UNRWA staff and partners nor its funding and facilities are affiliated with terrorism or engaged in the dissemination of certain rhetoric, such as calling for the destruction of Israel or describing Israelis as occupiers or settlers. Additionally, the State Department must certify that the UNRWA is subject to comprehensive independent financial audits and is unaffiliated with any financial institutions that the United States considers to be complicit in money laundering or terror financing. The State Department must also implement a plan to encourage other countries to align their activities and efforts regarding the UNRWA with U.S. policy objectives, including the phaseout of the UNRWA by resettling Palestinian refugees outside of Israel.

2. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 1157), that-- (1) derivative refugee status may only be extended to the spouse or a minor child of a Palestinian refugee; and (2) an alien who is firmly resettled in any country is not eligible to retain refugee status. 3. UNITED STATES' CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNRWA. 2221) is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Withholding.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Anti-semitic.--The term `anti-Semitic'-- ``(i) has the meaning adopted on May 26, 2016, by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance as the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism; and ``(ii) includes the contemporary examples of antisemitism in public life, the media, schools, the workplace, and in the religious sphere identified on such date by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. ``(B) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(iii) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and ``(iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(C) Boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against israel.--The term `boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel' has the meaning given to such term in section 909(f)(1) of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. ``(D) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term `foreign terrorist organization' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ``(E) UNRWA.--The term `UNRWA' means the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. ``(3) Period of effectiveness.-- ``(A) In general.--A certification described in paragraph (2) shall be effective until the earlier of-- ``(i) the date on which the Secretary receives information rendering the certification described in paragraph (2) factually inaccurate; or ``(ii) the date that is 180 days after the date on which it is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees. 4. REPORT. SEC. This Act shall take effect on the date that is 5 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

2. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 1157), that-- (1) derivative refugee status may only be extended to the spouse or a minor child of a Palestinian refugee; and (2) an alien who is firmly resettled in any country is not eligible to retain refugee status. 3. UNITED STATES' CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNRWA. 2221) is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Withholding.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Anti-semitic.--The term `anti-Semitic'-- ``(i) has the meaning adopted on May 26, 2016, by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance as the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism; and ``(ii) includes the contemporary examples of antisemitism in public life, the media, schools, the workplace, and in the religious sphere identified on such date by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. ``(B) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(iii) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and ``(iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(C) Boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against israel.--The term `boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel' has the meaning given to such term in section 909(f)(1) of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. ``(D) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term `foreign terrorist organization' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ``(E) UNRWA.--The term `UNRWA' means the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. ``(3) Period of effectiveness.-- ``(A) In general.--A certification described in paragraph (2) shall be effective until the earlier of-- ``(i) the date on which the Secretary receives information rendering the certification described in paragraph (2) factually inaccurate; or ``(ii) the date that is 180 days after the date on which it is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees. 4. REPORT. SEC. This Act shall take effect on the date that is 5 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

2. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 1157), that-- (1) derivative refugee status may only be extended to the spouse or a minor child of a Palestinian refugee; and (2) an alien who is firmly resettled in any country is not eligible to retain refugee status. 3. UNITED STATES' CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNRWA. 2221) is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Withholding.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Anti-semitic.--The term `anti-Semitic'-- ``(i) has the meaning adopted on May 26, 2016, by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance as the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism; and ``(ii) includes the contemporary examples of antisemitism in public life, the media, schools, the workplace, and in the religious sphere identified on such date by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. ``(B) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(iii) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and ``(iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(C) Boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against israel.--The term `boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel' has the meaning given to such term in section 909(f)(1) of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. ``(D) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term `foreign terrorist organization' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ``(E) UNRWA.--The term `UNRWA' means the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. ``(3) Period of effectiveness.-- ``(A) In general.--A certification described in paragraph (2) shall be effective until the earlier of-- ``(i) the date on which the Secretary receives information rendering the certification described in paragraph (2) factually inaccurate; or ``(ii) the date that is 180 days after the date on which it is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees. 4. REPORT. SEC. This Act shall take effect on the date that is 5 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SHORT TITLE. 2. STATEMENT OF POLICY. 1157), that-- (1) derivative refugee status may only be extended to the spouse or a minor child of a Palestinian refugee; and (2) an alien who is firmly resettled in any country is not eligible to retain refugee status. 3. UNITED STATES' CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNRWA. Section 301(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2221) is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Withholding.-- ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Anti-semitic.--The term `anti-Semitic'-- ``(i) has the meaning adopted on May 26, 2016, by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance as the non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism; and ``(ii) includes the contemporary examples of antisemitism in public life, the media, schools, the workplace, and in the religious sphere identified on such date by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance. ``(B) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term `appropriate congressional committees' means-- ``(i) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; ``(ii) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; ``(iii) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and ``(iv) the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. ``(C) Boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against israel.--The term `boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel' has the meaning given to such term in section 909(f)(1) of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. ``(D) Foreign terrorist organization.--The term `foreign terrorist organization' means an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)). ``(E) UNRWA.--The term `UNRWA' means the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. ``(2) Certification.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the United States may not provide contributions to UNRWA, to any successor or related entity, or to the regular budget of the United Nations for the support of UNRWA or a successor entity (through staff positions provided by the United Nations Secretariat or otherwise) unless the Secretary of State submits a written certification to the appropriate congressional committees that-- ``(A) no official, employee, consultant, contractor, subcontractor, representative, affiliate of UNRWA, an UNRWA partner organization, or an UNRWA contracting entity pursuant to completion of a thorough vetting and background check process-- ``(i) is a member of, is affiliated with, or has any ties to a foreign terrorist organization, including Hamas and Hezbollah; ``(ii) has advocated, planned, sponsored, or engaged in any terrorist activity; ``(iii) has propagated or disseminated anti-American, anti-Israel, or anti-Semitic rhetoric, incitement, or propaganda, including-- ``(I) calling for or encouraging the destruction of Israel; ``(II) failing to recognize Israel's right to exist; ``(III) showing maps without Israel; ``(IV) describing Israelis as `occupiers' or `settlers'; ``(V) advocating, endorsing, or expressing support for violence, hatred, jihad, martyrdom, or terrorism, glorifying, honoring, or otherwise memorializing any person or group that has advocated, sponsored, or committed acts of terrorism, or providing material support to terrorists or their families; ``(VI) expressing support for boycott of, divestment from, and sanctions against Israel (commonly referred to as `BDS'); ``(VII) claiming or advocating for a `right of return' of refugees into Israel; ``(VIII) ignoring, denying, or not recognizing the historic connection of the Jewish people to the land of Israel; and ``(IX) calling for violence against Americans; or ``(iv) has used any UNRWA resources, including publications, websites, or social media platforms, to propagate or disseminate anti-American, anti-Israel, or anti-Semitic rhetoric, incitement, or propaganda, including with respect to any of the matters described in subclauses (I) through (IX) of clause (iii); ``(B) no UNRWA school, hospital, clinic, facility, or other infrastructure or resource is being used by a foreign terrorist organization or any member thereof-- ``(i) for terrorist activities, such as operations, planning, training, recruitment, fundraising, indoctrination, communications, sanctuary, storage of weapons or other materials; or ``(ii) as an access point to any underground tunnel network, or any other terrorist-related purposes; ``(C) UNRWA is subject to comprehensive financial audits by an internationally recognized third party independent auditing firm that-- ``(i) is agreed upon by the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority; and ``(ii) has implemented an effective system of vetting and oversight to prevent the use, receipt, or diversion of any UNRWA resources by any foreign terrorist organization or members thereof; ``(D) no UNRWA controlled or funded facility, such as a school, an educational institution, or a summer camp, uses textbooks or other educational materials that propagate or disseminate anti-American, anti- Israel, or anti-Semitic rhetoric, incitement, or propaganda, including with respect to any of the matters described in subclauses (I) through (IX) of subparagraph (A)(iii); ``(E) no recipient of UNRWA funds or loans is-- ``(i) a member of, is affiliated with, or has any ties to a foreign terrorist organization; or ``(ii) otherwise engaged in terrorist activities; and ``(F) UNRWA holds no accounts or other affiliations with financial institutions that the United States considers or believes to be complicit in money laundering and terror financing. ``(3) Period of effectiveness.-- ``(A) In general.--A certification described in paragraph (2) shall be effective until the earlier of-- ``(i) the date on which the Secretary receives information rendering the certification described in paragraph (2) factually inaccurate; or ``(ii) the date that is 180 days after the date on which it is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees. 4. REPORT. SEC. This Act shall take effect on the date that is 5 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. Calendar No. 247 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3467 _______________________________________________________________________

S.3548

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022 This bill provides a presumption of service-connection for hearing-related issues in certain veterans for purposes of wartime disability compensation. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. Per the bill, certain veterans with diagnosed hearing loss, tinnitus, or both shall be presumed to have incurred or aggravated such conditions during active military, naval, or air service. This bill applies to veterans who (1) served in combat, or (2) were assigned to a military occupational specialty that likely exposed them to a sufficiently high level of acoustic trauma. The bill also requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to adjust the schedule of rating disabilities to establish a minimum disability rating for a veteran who requires a hearing aid because of a service-connected disability.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE-CONNECTION FOR HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS. Section 1112 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d)(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to the provisions of section 1113 of this title, diagnosed hearing loss, tinnitus, or both of a veteran described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by the active military, naval, or air service of the veteran, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such hearing loss or tinnitus, as the case may be, during the period of such service. ``(2) A veteran described in this paragraph is a veteran who while on active military, naval, or air service-- ``(A) was assigned to a military occupational specialty or equivalent described in paragraph (3); or ``(B) served in combat. ``(3) A military occupational specialty or equivalent referred to in paragraph (2)(A) is a military occupational specialty or equivalent in which individuals assigned to such military occupational specialty or equivalent in the active military, naval, or air service are or were likely to be exposed to a sufficiently high level of acoustic trauma as to result in permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, or both, as determined by the Secretary.''. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION TO SCHEDULE FOR RATES FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION. Pursuant to section 1155 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall adjust the schedule of rating disabilities to establish a minimum disability rating for a veteran who requires a hearing aid because of a service-connected disability, including pursuant to section 1112(d) of such title, as amended by section 2. <all>

Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss, and for other purposes.

Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022

Sen. Smith, Tina

D

MN

This bill provides a presumption of service-connection for hearing-related issues in certain veterans for purposes of wartime disability compensation. Under a presumption of service-connection, specific conditions diagnosed in certain veterans are presumed to have been caused by the circumstances of their military service. Health care benefits and disability compensation may then be awarded. Per the bill, certain veterans with diagnosed hearing loss, tinnitus, or both shall be presumed to have incurred or aggravated such conditions during active military, naval, or air service. This bill applies to veterans who (1) served in combat, or (2) were assigned to a military occupational specialty that likely exposed them to a sufficiently high level of acoustic trauma. The bill also requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to adjust the schedule of rating disabilities to establish a minimum disability rating for a veteran who requires a hearing aid because of a service-connected disability.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE-CONNECTION FOR HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS. Section 1112 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d)(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to the provisions of section 1113 of this title, diagnosed hearing loss, tinnitus, or both of a veteran described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by the active military, naval, or air service of the veteran, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such hearing loss or tinnitus, as the case may be, during the period of such service. ``(2) A veteran described in this paragraph is a veteran who while on active military, naval, or air service-- ``(A) was assigned to a military occupational specialty or equivalent described in paragraph (3); or ``(B) served in combat. ``(3) A military occupational specialty or equivalent referred to in paragraph (2)(A) is a military occupational specialty or equivalent in which individuals assigned to such military occupational specialty or equivalent in the active military, naval, or air service are or were likely to be exposed to a sufficiently high level of acoustic trauma as to result in permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, or both, as determined by the Secretary.''. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION TO SCHEDULE FOR RATES FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION. Pursuant to section 1155 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall adjust the schedule of rating disabilities to establish a minimum disability rating for a veteran who requires a hearing aid because of a service-connected disability, including pursuant to section 1112(d) of such title, as amended by section 2. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE-CONNECTION FOR HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS. Section 1112 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d)(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to the provisions of section 1113 of this title, diagnosed hearing loss, tinnitus, or both of a veteran described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by the active military, naval, or air service of the veteran, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such hearing loss or tinnitus, as the case may be, during the period of such service. ``(2) A veteran described in this paragraph is a veteran who while on active military, naval, or air service-- ``(A) was assigned to a military occupational specialty or equivalent described in paragraph (3); or ``(B) served in combat. ``(3) A military occupational specialty or equivalent referred to in paragraph (2)(A) is a military occupational specialty or equivalent in which individuals assigned to such military occupational specialty or equivalent in the active military, naval, or air service are or were likely to be exposed to a sufficiently high level of acoustic trauma as to result in permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, or both, as determined by the Secretary.''. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION TO SCHEDULE FOR RATES FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION. Pursuant to section 1155 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall adjust the schedule of rating disabilities to establish a minimum disability rating for a veteran who requires a hearing aid because of a service-connected disability, including pursuant to section 1112(d) of such title, as amended by section 2. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE-CONNECTION FOR HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS. Section 1112 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d)(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to the provisions of section 1113 of this title, diagnosed hearing loss, tinnitus, or both of a veteran described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by the active military, naval, or air service of the veteran, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such hearing loss or tinnitus, as the case may be, during the period of such service. ``(2) A veteran described in this paragraph is a veteran who while on active military, naval, or air service-- ``(A) was assigned to a military occupational specialty or equivalent described in paragraph (3); or ``(B) served in combat. ``(3) A military occupational specialty or equivalent referred to in paragraph (2)(A) is a military occupational specialty or equivalent in which individuals assigned to such military occupational specialty or equivalent in the active military, naval, or air service are or were likely to be exposed to a sufficiently high level of acoustic trauma as to result in permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, or both, as determined by the Secretary.''. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION TO SCHEDULE FOR RATES FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION. Pursuant to section 1155 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall adjust the schedule of rating disabilities to establish a minimum disability rating for a veteran who requires a hearing aid because of a service-connected disability, including pursuant to section 1112(d) of such title, as amended by section 2. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Veterans Hearing Benefits Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PRESUMPTION OF SERVICE-CONNECTION FOR HEARING LOSS AND TINNITUS. Section 1112 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d)(1) For purposes of section 1110 of this title, and subject to the provisions of section 1113 of this title, diagnosed hearing loss, tinnitus, or both of a veteran described in paragraph (2) shall be considered to have been incurred in or aggravated by the active military, naval, or air service of the veteran, notwithstanding that there is no record of evidence of such hearing loss or tinnitus, as the case may be, during the period of such service. ``(2) A veteran described in this paragraph is a veteran who while on active military, naval, or air service-- ``(A) was assigned to a military occupational specialty or equivalent described in paragraph (3); or ``(B) served in combat. ``(3) A military occupational specialty or equivalent referred to in paragraph (2)(A) is a military occupational specialty or equivalent in which individuals assigned to such military occupational specialty or equivalent in the active military, naval, or air service are or were likely to be exposed to a sufficiently high level of acoustic trauma as to result in permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, or both, as determined by the Secretary.''. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION TO SCHEDULE FOR RATES FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION. Pursuant to section 1155 of title 38, United States Code, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall adjust the schedule of rating disabilities to establish a minimum disability rating for a veteran who requires a hearing aid because of a service-connected disability, including pursuant to section 1112(d) of such title, as amended by section 2. <all>

S.466

Science, Technology, Communications

Kelsey Smith Act This bill requires a mobile or internet voice service provider to disclose the location information of a device pursuant to certain requests. Specifically, a provider must disclose this information at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer (or public safety employee or agent on behalf of such officer) if the officer asserts (1) that the device was used to place a 911 call, or (2) reasonable suspicion that the device is in the possession of an individual who is in an emergency situation. A provider that discloses a device location in response to such a request may not be held liable in legal or administrative proceedings related to the disclosure.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Kelsey Smith Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRED EMERGENCY DISCLOSURE OF LOCATION INFORMATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT. Section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 222) is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (C) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking ``Nothing in this section'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Permitted disclosures.--Nothing in this section''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Required emergency disclosure of location information to law enforcement or public safety answering point.-- ``(A) Location information requests.-- Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c), at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point acting on behalf of such an officer, who is acting in the course of the official duties of the officer or agent, a provider of a covered service shall provide to the officer or agent the available location information of a telecommunications device without delay if the officer or agent asserts-- ``(i) that the device was used to place a 9-1-1 call requesting emergency assistance during the preceding 48-hour period; or ``(ii) reasonable suspicion that the device is in the possession of an individual who is involved in an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm. ``(B) Records of disclosed records.--If an investigative or law enforcement officer, or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point acting on behalf of such an officer, submits a request for location information to a provider of a covered service under subparagraph (A), the investigative or law enforcement agency employing the officer shall maintain a record of the request that includes each of the following: ``(i) The name of the officer or agent making the request (and, in the case of a request made by an agent, the name of the officer on whose behalf the agent is acting). ``(ii) A description of the request that explains the need for disclosure of location information. ``(iii) A declaration that disclosure of location information is needed based on the conditions described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A). ``(C) Hold harmless.--No cause of action shall lie in any court, nor shall any civil or administrative proceeding be commenced by any person or entity, against a provider of a covered service, or its directors, officers, employees, agents, or vendors, for providing location information or assistance in accordance with subparagraph (A) and any regulations promulgated under this paragraph. ``(D) Relationship to state law.-- ``(i) In general.--Nothing in this section exempts a telecommunications carrier or a provider of a covered service from complying, in a circumstance described in clause (ii), with any applicable State law that requires the carrier or provider to provide location information of a telecommunications device to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point acting on behalf of such an officer in response to a request by the officer or agent. ``(ii) Applicability.--A circumstance described in this clause is a circumstance in which the officer or agent-- ``(I) makes the request while acting in the course of the official duties of the officer or agent; and ``(II) asserts that the request is made for the purpose of responding to-- ``(aa) a call for emergency services; or ``(bb) an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm.''; (2) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ``subsection (d)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(1)(D)''; and (3) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Covered service.--The term `covered service' means-- ``(A) a commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d)); or ``(B) an IP-enabled voice service (as defined in section 7 of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b)). ``(9) Investigative or law enforcement officer.--The term `investigative or law enforcement officer' has the meaning given the term `Investigative or law enforcement officer' in section 2510 of title 18, United States Code.''. SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. Section 2707(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``Except as provided in section 2703(e)'' the following: ``of this title and section 222(d)(2)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934''. <all>

Kelsey Smith Act

A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services.

Kelsey Smith Act

Sen. Moran, Jerry

R

KS

This bill requires a mobile or internet voice service provider to disclose the location information of a device pursuant to certain requests. Specifically, a provider must disclose this information at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer (or public safety employee or agent on behalf of such officer) if the officer asserts (1) that the device was used to place a 911 call, or (2) reasonable suspicion that the device is in the possession of an individual who is in an emergency situation. A provider that discloses a device location in response to such a request may not be held liable in legal or administrative proceedings related to the disclosure.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Kelsey Smith Act''. 2. ``(B) Records of disclosed records.--If an investigative or law enforcement officer, or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point acting on behalf of such an officer, submits a request for location information to a provider of a covered service under subparagraph (A), the investigative or law enforcement agency employing the officer shall maintain a record of the request that includes each of the following: ``(i) The name of the officer or agent making the request (and, in the case of a request made by an agent, the name of the officer on whose behalf the agent is acting). ``(ii) A description of the request that explains the need for disclosure of location information. ``(iii) A declaration that disclosure of location information is needed based on the conditions described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A). ``(C) Hold harmless.--No cause of action shall lie in any court, nor shall any civil or administrative proceeding be commenced by any person or entity, against a provider of a covered service, or its directors, officers, employees, agents, or vendors, for providing location information or assistance in accordance with subparagraph (A) and any regulations promulgated under this paragraph. ``(ii) Applicability.--A circumstance described in this clause is a circumstance in which the officer or agent-- ``(I) makes the request while acting in the course of the official duties of the officer or agent; and ``(II) asserts that the request is made for the purpose of responding to-- ``(aa) a call for emergency services; or ``(bb) an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm. ''; (2) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ``subsection (d)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(1)(D)''; and (3) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Covered service.--The term `covered service' means-- ``(A) a commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d)); or ``(B) an IP-enabled voice service (as defined in section 7 of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b)). ``(9) Investigative or law enforcement officer.--The term `investigative or law enforcement officer' has the meaning given the term `Investigative or law enforcement officer' in section 2510 of title 18, United States Code.''. SEC. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services. This Act may be cited as the ``Kelsey Smith Act''. 2. ``(ii) A description of the request that explains the need for disclosure of location information. ``(iii) A declaration that disclosure of location information is needed based on the conditions described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A). ``(C) Hold harmless.--No cause of action shall lie in any court, nor shall any civil or administrative proceeding be commenced by any person or entity, against a provider of a covered service, or its directors, officers, employees, agents, or vendors, for providing location information or assistance in accordance with subparagraph (A) and any regulations promulgated under this paragraph. ``(ii) Applicability.--A circumstance described in this clause is a circumstance in which the officer or agent-- ``(I) makes the request while acting in the course of the official duties of the officer or agent; and ``(II) asserts that the request is made for the purpose of responding to-- ``(aa) a call for emergency services; or ``(bb) an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm. ''; (2) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ``subsection (d)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(1)(D)''; and (3) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Covered service.--The term `covered service' means-- ``(A) a commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d)); or ``(B) an IP-enabled voice service (as defined in section 7 of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b)). ``(9) Investigative or law enforcement officer.--The term `investigative or law enforcement officer' has the meaning given the term `Investigative or law enforcement officer' in section 2510 of title 18, United States Code.''. SEC. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Kelsey Smith Act''. 2. 222) is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (C) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking ``Nothing in this section'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Permitted disclosures.--Nothing in this section''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Required emergency disclosure of location information to law enforcement or public safety answering point.-- ``(A) Location information requests.-- Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c), at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point acting on behalf of such an officer, who is acting in the course of the official duties of the officer or agent, a provider of a covered service shall provide to the officer or agent the available location information of a telecommunications device without delay if the officer or agent asserts-- ``(i) that the device was used to place a 9-1-1 call requesting emergency assistance during the preceding 48-hour period; or ``(ii) reasonable suspicion that the device is in the possession of an individual who is involved in an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm. ``(B) Records of disclosed records.--If an investigative or law enforcement officer, or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point acting on behalf of such an officer, submits a request for location information to a provider of a covered service under subparagraph (A), the investigative or law enforcement agency employing the officer shall maintain a record of the request that includes each of the following: ``(i) The name of the officer or agent making the request (and, in the case of a request made by an agent, the name of the officer on whose behalf the agent is acting). ``(ii) A description of the request that explains the need for disclosure of location information. ``(iii) A declaration that disclosure of location information is needed based on the conditions described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A). ``(C) Hold harmless.--No cause of action shall lie in any court, nor shall any civil or administrative proceeding be commenced by any person or entity, against a provider of a covered service, or its directors, officers, employees, agents, or vendors, for providing location information or assistance in accordance with subparagraph (A) and any regulations promulgated under this paragraph. ``(ii) Applicability.--A circumstance described in this clause is a circumstance in which the officer or agent-- ``(I) makes the request while acting in the course of the official duties of the officer or agent; and ``(II) asserts that the request is made for the purpose of responding to-- ``(aa) a call for emergency services; or ``(bb) an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm. ''; (2) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ``subsection (d)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(1)(D)''; and (3) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Covered service.--The term `covered service' means-- ``(A) a commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d)); or ``(B) an IP-enabled voice service (as defined in section 7 of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b)). ``(9) Investigative or law enforcement officer.--The term `investigative or law enforcement officer' has the meaning given the term `Investigative or law enforcement officer' in section 2510 of title 18, United States Code.''. SEC. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Kelsey Smith Act''. SEC. 2. REQUIRED EMERGENCY DISCLOSURE OF LOCATION INFORMATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT. Section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 222) is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (4), by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; (C) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by striking ``Nothing in this section'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Permitted disclosures.--Nothing in this section''; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Required emergency disclosure of location information to law enforcement or public safety answering point.-- ``(A) Location information requests.-- Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c), at the request of an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point acting on behalf of such an officer, who is acting in the course of the official duties of the officer or agent, a provider of a covered service shall provide to the officer or agent the available location information of a telecommunications device without delay if the officer or agent asserts-- ``(i) that the device was used to place a 9-1-1 call requesting emergency assistance during the preceding 48-hour period; or ``(ii) reasonable suspicion that the device is in the possession of an individual who is involved in an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm. ``(B) Records of disclosed records.--If an investigative or law enforcement officer, or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point acting on behalf of such an officer, submits a request for location information to a provider of a covered service under subparagraph (A), the investigative or law enforcement agency employing the officer shall maintain a record of the request that includes each of the following: ``(i) The name of the officer or agent making the request (and, in the case of a request made by an agent, the name of the officer on whose behalf the agent is acting). ``(ii) A description of the request that explains the need for disclosure of location information. ``(iii) A declaration that disclosure of location information is needed based on the conditions described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A). ``(C) Hold harmless.--No cause of action shall lie in any court, nor shall any civil or administrative proceeding be commenced by any person or entity, against a provider of a covered service, or its directors, officers, employees, agents, or vendors, for providing location information or assistance in accordance with subparagraph (A) and any regulations promulgated under this paragraph. ``(D) Relationship to state law.-- ``(i) In general.--Nothing in this section exempts a telecommunications carrier or a provider of a covered service from complying, in a circumstance described in clause (ii), with any applicable State law that requires the carrier or provider to provide location information of a telecommunications device to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point acting on behalf of such an officer in response to a request by the officer or agent. ``(ii) Applicability.--A circumstance described in this clause is a circumstance in which the officer or agent-- ``(I) makes the request while acting in the course of the official duties of the officer or agent; and ``(II) asserts that the request is made for the purpose of responding to-- ``(aa) a call for emergency services; or ``(bb) an emergency situation that involves the risk of death or serious physical harm.''; (2) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ``subsection (d)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection (d)(1)(D)''; and (3) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following: ``(8) Covered service.--The term `covered service' means-- ``(A) a commercial mobile service (as defined in section 332(d)); or ``(B) an IP-enabled voice service (as defined in section 7 of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 (47 U.S.C. 615b)). ``(9) Investigative or law enforcement officer.--The term `investigative or law enforcement officer' has the meaning given the term `Investigative or law enforcement officer' in section 2510 of title 18, United States Code.''. SEC. 3. CONFORMING AMENDMENT. Section 2707(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after ``Except as provided in section 2703(e)'' the following: ``of this title and section 222(d)(2)(C) of the Communications Act of 1934''. <all>

H.R.3830

Education

Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act or the SPELL Act This bill allows elementary and secondary school teachers who teach English learners, bilingual students, or dual language immersion students to receive additional amounts of student loan forgiveness and loan cancellation.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional amounts of loan forgiveness to teachers of English learners and teachers of bilingual and dual language immersion students, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act'' or the ``SPELL Act''. SEC. 2. TEACHERS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS, BILINGUAL, AND DUAL LANGAGE STUDENTS. (a) Loan Forgiveness for Teachers.--Section 428J(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-10(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading by striking ``Mathematics, science, or special education'' and inserting ``Mathematics, science, special education, or english language education''; (2) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in subparagraph (B)(iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) an elementary school or secondary school teacher-- ``(i) who meets the requirements of subsection (b); ``(ii) whose qualifying employment for purposes of such subsection is-- ``(I) as a teacher of English learners (as that term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) whose primary responsibility is to teach such learners; or ``(II) as a bilingual or dual language immersion teacher; and ``(iii) who, as certified by the chief administrative officer of the public or nonprofit private elementary school or secondary school in which the borrower is employed, or, in the case of a teacher who is employed by an educational service agency, as certified by the chief administrative officer of such agency-- ``(I) is teaching English learners or bilingual or dual language immersion students who correspond with the borrower's training; and ``(II) has demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in the content areas of the elementary school or secondary school curriculum that the borrower is teaching.''. (b) Loan Cancellation for Teachers.--Section 460(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087j(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading by striking ``Mathematics, science, or special education'' and inserting ``Mathematics, science, special education, or english language education''; (2) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in subparagraph (B)(iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) an elementary school or secondary school teacher-- ``(i) who meets the requirements of subsection (b); and ``(ii) whose qualifying employment for purposes of such subsection is-- ``(I) as a teacher of English learners (as that term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) whose primary responsibility is to teach such learners; or ``(II) as a bilingual or dual language immersion teacher; and ``(iii) who, as certified by the chief administrative officer of the public or nonprofit private elementary school or secondary school in which the borrower is employed, or, in the case of a teacher who is employed by an educational service agency, as certified by the chief administrative officer of such agency-- ``(I) is teaching English learners or bilingual or dual language immersion students who correspond with the borrower's training; and ``(II) has demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in the content areas of the elementary school or secondary school curriculum that the borrower is teaching.''. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. The amendments made by section 2 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to individuals who are eligible to receive teacher loan forgiveness under section 428J of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-10) or teacher loan cancellation under section 460 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1087j) after such date. <all>

SPELL Act

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional amounts of loan forgiveness to teachers of English learners and teachers of bilingual and dual language immersion students, and for other purposes.

SPELL Act Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act

Rep. Langevin, James R.

D

RI

This bill allows elementary and secondary school teachers who teach English learners, bilingual students, or dual language immersion students to receive additional amounts of student loan forgiveness and loan cancellation.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional amounts of loan forgiveness to teachers of English learners and teachers of bilingual and dual language immersion students, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act'' or the ``SPELL Act''. 2. TEACHERS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS, BILINGUAL, AND DUAL LANGAGE STUDENTS. (a) Loan Forgiveness for Teachers.--Section 428J(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-10(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading by striking ``Mathematics, science, or special education'' and inserting ``Mathematics, science, special education, or english language education''; (2) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in subparagraph (B)(iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) an elementary school or secondary school teacher-- ``(i) who meets the requirements of subsection (b); ``(ii) whose qualifying employment for purposes of such subsection is-- ``(I) as a teacher of English learners (as that term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) whose primary responsibility is to teach such learners; or ``(II) as a bilingual or dual language immersion teacher; and ``(iii) who, as certified by the chief administrative officer of the public or nonprofit private elementary school or secondary school in which the borrower is employed, or, in the case of a teacher who is employed by an educational service agency, as certified by the chief administrative officer of such agency-- ``(I) is teaching English learners or bilingual or dual language immersion students who correspond with the borrower's training; and ``(II) has demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in the content areas of the elementary school or secondary school curriculum that the borrower is teaching.''. SEC. APPLICABILITY. The amendments made by section 2 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to individuals who are eligible to receive teacher loan forgiveness under section 428J of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-10) or teacher loan cancellation under section 460 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1087j) after such date.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act'' or the ``SPELL Act''. 2. TEACHERS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS, BILINGUAL, AND DUAL LANGAGE STUDENTS. (a) Loan Forgiveness for Teachers.--Section 428J(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-10(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading by striking ``Mathematics, science, or special education'' and inserting ``Mathematics, science, special education, or english language education''; (2) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in subparagraph (B)(iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) an elementary school or secondary school teacher-- ``(i) who meets the requirements of subsection (b); ``(ii) whose qualifying employment for purposes of such subsection is-- ``(I) as a teacher of English learners (as that term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) whose primary responsibility is to teach such learners; or ``(II) as a bilingual or dual language immersion teacher; and ``(iii) who, as certified by the chief administrative officer of the public or nonprofit private elementary school or secondary school in which the borrower is employed, or, in the case of a teacher who is employed by an educational service agency, as certified by the chief administrative officer of such agency-- ``(I) is teaching English learners or bilingual or dual language immersion students who correspond with the borrower's training; and ``(II) has demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in the content areas of the elementary school or secondary school curriculum that the borrower is teaching.''. SEC. APPLICABILITY. The amendments made by section 2 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to individuals who are eligible to receive teacher loan forgiveness under section 428J of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-10) or teacher loan cancellation under section 460 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1087j) after such date.

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional amounts of loan forgiveness to teachers of English learners and teachers of bilingual and dual language immersion students, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act'' or the ``SPELL Act''. SEC. 2. TEACHERS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS, BILINGUAL, AND DUAL LANGAGE STUDENTS. (a) Loan Forgiveness for Teachers.--Section 428J(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-10(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading by striking ``Mathematics, science, or special education'' and inserting ``Mathematics, science, special education, or english language education''; (2) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in subparagraph (B)(iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) an elementary school or secondary school teacher-- ``(i) who meets the requirements of subsection (b); ``(ii) whose qualifying employment for purposes of such subsection is-- ``(I) as a teacher of English learners (as that term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) whose primary responsibility is to teach such learners; or ``(II) as a bilingual or dual language immersion teacher; and ``(iii) who, as certified by the chief administrative officer of the public or nonprofit private elementary school or secondary school in which the borrower is employed, or, in the case of a teacher who is employed by an educational service agency, as certified by the chief administrative officer of such agency-- ``(I) is teaching English learners or bilingual or dual language immersion students who correspond with the borrower's training; and ``(II) has demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in the content areas of the elementary school or secondary school curriculum that the borrower is teaching.''. (b) Loan Cancellation for Teachers.--Section 460(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087j(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading by striking ``Mathematics, science, or special education'' and inserting ``Mathematics, science, special education, or english language education''; (2) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in subparagraph (B)(iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) an elementary school or secondary school teacher-- ``(i) who meets the requirements of subsection (b); and ``(ii) whose qualifying employment for purposes of such subsection is-- ``(I) as a teacher of English learners (as that term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) whose primary responsibility is to teach such learners; or ``(II) as a bilingual or dual language immersion teacher; and ``(iii) who, as certified by the chief administrative officer of the public or nonprofit private elementary school or secondary school in which the borrower is employed, or, in the case of a teacher who is employed by an educational service agency, as certified by the chief administrative officer of such agency-- ``(I) is teaching English learners or bilingual or dual language immersion students who correspond with the borrower's training; and ``(II) has demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in the content areas of the elementary school or secondary school curriculum that the borrower is teaching.''. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. The amendments made by section 2 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to individuals who are eligible to receive teacher loan forgiveness under section 428J of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-10) or teacher loan cancellation under section 460 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1087j) after such date. <all>

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional amounts of loan forgiveness to teachers of English learners and teachers of bilingual and dual language immersion students, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act'' or the ``SPELL Act''. SEC. 2. TEACHERS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS, BILINGUAL, AND DUAL LANGAGE STUDENTS. (a) Loan Forgiveness for Teachers.--Section 428J(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-10(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading by striking ``Mathematics, science, or special education'' and inserting ``Mathematics, science, special education, or english language education''; (2) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in subparagraph (B)(iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) an elementary school or secondary school teacher-- ``(i) who meets the requirements of subsection (b); ``(ii) whose qualifying employment for purposes of such subsection is-- ``(I) as a teacher of English learners (as that term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) whose primary responsibility is to teach such learners; or ``(II) as a bilingual or dual language immersion teacher; and ``(iii) who, as certified by the chief administrative officer of the public or nonprofit private elementary school or secondary school in which the borrower is employed, or, in the case of a teacher who is employed by an educational service agency, as certified by the chief administrative officer of such agency-- ``(I) is teaching English learners or bilingual or dual language immersion students who correspond with the borrower's training; and ``(II) has demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in the content areas of the elementary school or secondary school curriculum that the borrower is teaching.''. (b) Loan Cancellation for Teachers.--Section 460(c)(3) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087j(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) in the paragraph heading by striking ``Mathematics, science, or special education'' and inserting ``Mathematics, science, special education, or english language education''; (2) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end; (3) in subparagraph (B)(iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) an elementary school or secondary school teacher-- ``(i) who meets the requirements of subsection (b); and ``(ii) whose qualifying employment for purposes of such subsection is-- ``(I) as a teacher of English learners (as that term is defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801)) whose primary responsibility is to teach such learners; or ``(II) as a bilingual or dual language immersion teacher; and ``(iii) who, as certified by the chief administrative officer of the public or nonprofit private elementary school or secondary school in which the borrower is employed, or, in the case of a teacher who is employed by an educational service agency, as certified by the chief administrative officer of such agency-- ``(I) is teaching English learners or bilingual or dual language immersion students who correspond with the borrower's training; and ``(II) has demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in the content areas of the elementary school or secondary school curriculum that the borrower is teaching.''. SEC. 3. APPLICABILITY. The amendments made by section 2 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply with respect to individuals who are eligible to receive teacher loan forgiveness under section 428J of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1078-10) or teacher loan cancellation under section 460 of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1087j) after such date. <all>

S.3925

International Affairs

Deterring Errant Behavior Risking International Space Act of 2022 or the DEBRIS Act of 2022 This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (entities or individuals) that deliberately or negligently create space debris without providing prior notification to the U.S. government. The President must also impose such sanctions on foreign persons that provide certain assistance or support to the activity that resulted in the creation of the space debris.

To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for the negligent creation of space debris, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Deterring Errant Behavior Risking International Space Act of 2022'' or the ``DEBRIS Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Admission; admitted; alien.--The terms ``admission'', ``admitted'', and ``alien'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101). (2) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (3) Person.--The term ``person'' means an individual or entity. (4) Space debris.--The term ``space debris'' means any human-made, Earth-orbiting object or fragment of an object that is nonfunctional and for which there is no reasonable expectation of assuming or resuming its intended function. (5) United states person.--The term ``United States person'' means-- (A) a United States citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States; (B) an entity organized under the laws of the United States or of any jurisdiction within the United States, including a foreign branch of such an entity; or (C) any person in the United States. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION BY PRESIDENT. (a) In General.--If persuasive information becomes available to the executive branch indicating the substantial possibility that a foreign person has created space debris without prior notification or warning to the United States Government, the President shall, not later than 30 days after the executive branch receives such information, submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- (1) a determination with respect to whether that foreign person is responsible for creating space debris without prior notification to the United States Government, through-- (A) deliberate action, including weapons or technical testing in orbit; or (B) negligence, including through-- (i) an unintentional collision of a human- made object that the foreign person failed to track; (ii) a failure to properly dispose of human-made objects, such as through deorbiting; or (iii) other gross negligence; and (2) an identification of any other foreign person that the President determines-- (A) acted as an agent of or on behalf of the foreign person described in paragraph (1) in a matter relating to the creation of the space debris; or (B) has materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, an activity resulting in the creation of the space debris. (b) Consideration of Certain Information in Making a Determination.--In determining whether a foreign person has engaged in an activity described in subsection (a), the President shall consider-- (1) information provided by the chairperson and ranking member of each of the appropriate congressional committees; (2) information provided by the Commander of the United States Space Command; and (3) credible information obtained by other countries and nongovernmental organizations that monitor space debris. (c) Requests by Chairperson and Ranking Member of Appropriate Congressional Committees.--Not later than 120 days after receiving a written request from the chairperson and ranking member of one of the appropriate congressional committees with respect to whether a foreign person has engaged in an activity described in subsection (a), the President shall-- (1) determine if that person has engaged in such an activity; and (2) submit a report to the chairperson and ranking member of that committee with respect to that determination that includes-- (A) a statement of whether or not the President imposed or intends to impose sanctions under section 4 with respect to the person; and (B) if the President imposed or intends to impose sanctions, a description of those sanctions. (d) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (e) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. SEC. 4. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after submitting a report under section 3(a), the President shall impose the sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any foreign person-- (1) determined under paragraph (1) of section 3(a) to be responsible for creating space debris; or (2) identified under paragraph (2) of that section. (b) Sanctions Described.--The sanctions described in this subsection are the following: (1) Blocking of property.-- (A) In general.--The President shall exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Inapplicability of national emergency requirement.--The requirements of section 202 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701) shall not apply for purposes of this section. (2) Ineligibility for visas, admission, or parole.-- (A) Visas, admission, or parole.--An alien described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) is-- (i) inadmissible to the United States; (ii) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (iii) otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the United States or to receive any other benefit under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). (B) Current visas revoked.-- (i) In general.--An alien described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation, regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. (ii) Immediate effect.--A revocation under clause (i) shall-- (I) take effect immediately; and (II) automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien's possession. (c) Implementation; Penalties.-- (1) Implementation.--The President may exercise all authorities provided under sections 203 and 205 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (2) Penalties.--A person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this section or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of that section. (d) Exceptions.-- (1) Exception relating to civil space cooperation.-- Sanctions under subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to a person that is a party to an agreement relating to civil space cooperation with any agency of the United States. (2) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement and law enforcement objectives.--Sanctions under subsection (b)(2) shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States-- (A) would further important law enforcement objectives; or (B) is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations of the United States. (3) Exception relating to importation of goods.-- (A) In general.--The requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under subsection (b)(1) shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods. (B) Good.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. (e) Termination of Sanctions.--The President may terminate the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before the termination of the sanctions that-- (1) credible information exists that the person did not engage in the activity for which sanctions were imposed; (2) the person has been prosecuted appropriately for the activity for which sanctions were imposed; or (3) the termination of the sanctions is in the vital national security interests of the United States. (f) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives. SEC. 5. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. (a) In General.--The President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, in accordance with subsection (b), a report that includes-- (1) a list of each foreign person with respect to which the President imposed sanctions pursuant to section 4 during the year preceding the submission of the report; (2) the number of foreign persons with respect to which the President-- (A) imposed sanctions under section 4(a) during that year; and (B) terminated sanctions under section 4(e) during that year; (3) the dates on which such sanctions were imposed or terminated, as the case may be; (4) the reasons for imposing or terminating such sanctions; and (5) a description of the efforts of the President to encourage the governments of other countries to impose sanctions that are similar to the sanctions authorized by section 4. (b) Dates for Submission.-- (1) Initial report.--The President shall submit the initial report under subsection (a) not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Subsequent reports.-- (A) In general.--The President shall submit a subsequent report under subsection (a) on April 12, or the first day thereafter on which both Houses of Congress are in session, of-- (i) the calendar year in which the initial report is submitted if the initial report is submitted before April 12 of that calendar year; and (ii) each calendar year thereafter. (B) Form of report.-- (i) In general.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (ii) Exception.--The name of a foreign person to be included in the list required by subsection (a)(1) may be submitted in the classified annex authorized by paragraph (1) only if the President-- (I) determines that it is vital for the national security interests of the United States to do so; (II) uses the annex in a manner consistent with congressional intent and the purposes of this Act; and (III) not later than 15 days before submitting the name in a classified annex, provides to the appropriate congressional committees notice of, and a justification for, including the name in the classified annex despite any publicly available credible information indicating that the person engaged in an activity described in section 4(a). (c) Public Availability.-- (1) In general.--The unclassified portion of the report required by subsection (a) shall be made available to the public, including through publication in the Federal Register. (2) Nonapplicability of confidentiality requirement with respect to visa records.--The President shall publish the list required by subsection (a)(1) without regard to the requirements of section 222(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1202(f)) with respect to confidentiality of records pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States. (d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives. <all>

DEBRIS Act of 2022

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for the negligent creation of space debris, and for other purposes.

DEBRIS Act of 2022 Deterring Errant Behavior Risking International Space Act of 2022

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on foreign persons (entities or individuals) that deliberately or negligently create space debris without providing prior notification to the U.S. government. The President must also impose such sanctions on foreign persons that provide certain assistance or support to the activity that resulted in the creation of the space debris.

To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for the negligent creation of space debris, and for other purposes. 1101). (2) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. 3. DETERMINATION BY PRESIDENT. (b) Consideration of Certain Information in Making a Determination.--In determining whether a foreign person has engaged in an activity described in subsection (a), the President shall consider-- (1) information provided by the chairperson and ranking member of each of the appropriate congressional committees; (2) information provided by the Commander of the United States Space Command; and (3) credible information obtained by other countries and nongovernmental organizations that monitor space debris. 4. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Inapplicability of national emergency requirement.--The requirements of section 202 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. (B) Current visas revoked.-- (i) In general.--An alien described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation, regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. (d) Exceptions.-- (1) Exception relating to civil space cooperation.-- Sanctions under subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to a person that is a party to an agreement relating to civil space cooperation with any agency of the United States. (B) Good.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. SEC. 5. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. (2) Subsequent reports.-- (A) In general.--The President shall submit a subsequent report under subsection (a) on April 12, or the first day thereafter on which both Houses of Congress are in session, of-- (i) the calendar year in which the initial report is submitted if the initial report is submitted before April 12 of that calendar year; and (ii) each calendar year thereafter. (B) Form of report.-- (i) In general.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.

To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for the negligent creation of space debris, and for other purposes. 1101). (2) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. 3. DETERMINATION BY PRESIDENT. 4. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Inapplicability of national emergency requirement.--The requirements of section 202 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. (B) Current visas revoked.-- (i) In general.--An alien described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation, regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. SEC. 5. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. (2) Subsequent reports.-- (A) In general.--The President shall submit a subsequent report under subsection (a) on April 12, or the first day thereafter on which both Houses of Congress are in session, of-- (i) the calendar year in which the initial report is submitted if the initial report is submitted before April 12 of that calendar year; and (ii) each calendar year thereafter. (B) Form of report.-- (i) In general.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.

To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for the negligent creation of space debris, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Admission; admitted; alien.--The terms ``admission'', ``admitted'', and ``alien'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101). (2) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (4) Space debris.--The term ``space debris'' means any human-made, Earth-orbiting object or fragment of an object that is nonfunctional and for which there is no reasonable expectation of assuming or resuming its intended function. 3. DETERMINATION BY PRESIDENT. (b) Consideration of Certain Information in Making a Determination.--In determining whether a foreign person has engaged in an activity described in subsection (a), the President shall consider-- (1) information provided by the chairperson and ranking member of each of the appropriate congressional committees; (2) information provided by the Commander of the United States Space Command; and (3) credible information obtained by other countries and nongovernmental organizations that monitor space debris. 4. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Inapplicability of national emergency requirement.--The requirements of section 202 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. (B) Current visas revoked.-- (i) In general.--An alien described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation, regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (d) Exceptions.-- (1) Exception relating to civil space cooperation.-- Sanctions under subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to a person that is a party to an agreement relating to civil space cooperation with any agency of the United States. (B) Good.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. (e) Termination of Sanctions.--The President may terminate the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before the termination of the sanctions that-- (1) credible information exists that the person did not engage in the activity for which sanctions were imposed; (2) the person has been prosecuted appropriately for the activity for which sanctions were imposed; or (3) the termination of the sanctions is in the vital national security interests of the United States. SEC. 5. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. (2) Subsequent reports.-- (A) In general.--The President shall submit a subsequent report under subsection (a) on April 12, or the first day thereafter on which both Houses of Congress are in session, of-- (i) the calendar year in which the initial report is submitted if the initial report is submitted before April 12 of that calendar year; and (ii) each calendar year thereafter. (B) Form of report.-- (i) In general.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. 1202(f)) with respect to confidentiality of records pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States. (d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.

To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for the negligent creation of space debris, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Admission; admitted; alien.--The terms ``admission'', ``admitted'', and ``alien'' have the meanings given those terms in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101). (2) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (4) Space debris.--The term ``space debris'' means any human-made, Earth-orbiting object or fragment of an object that is nonfunctional and for which there is no reasonable expectation of assuming or resuming its intended function. 3. DETERMINATION BY PRESIDENT. (a) In General.--If persuasive information becomes available to the executive branch indicating the substantial possibility that a foreign person has created space debris without prior notification or warning to the United States Government, the President shall, not later than 30 days after the executive branch receives such information, submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- (1) a determination with respect to whether that foreign person is responsible for creating space debris without prior notification to the United States Government, through-- (A) deliberate action, including weapons or technical testing in orbit; or (B) negligence, including through-- (i) an unintentional collision of a human- made object that the foreign person failed to track; (ii) a failure to properly dispose of human-made objects, such as through deorbiting; or (iii) other gross negligence; and (2) an identification of any other foreign person that the President determines-- (A) acted as an agent of or on behalf of the foreign person described in paragraph (1) in a matter relating to the creation of the space debris; or (B) has materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services in support of, an activity resulting in the creation of the space debris. (b) Consideration of Certain Information in Making a Determination.--In determining whether a foreign person has engaged in an activity described in subsection (a), the President shall consider-- (1) information provided by the chairperson and ranking member of each of the appropriate congressional committees; (2) information provided by the Commander of the United States Space Command; and (3) credible information obtained by other countries and nongovernmental organizations that monitor space debris. 4. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. 1701 et seq.) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) if such property and interests in property are in the United States, come within the United States, or are or come within the possession or control of a United States person. (B) Inapplicability of national emergency requirement.--The requirements of section 202 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. (B) Current visas revoked.-- (i) In general.--An alien described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry documentation, regardless of when the visa or other entry documentation is or was issued. 1702 and 1704) to carry out this section. (d) Exceptions.-- (1) Exception relating to civil space cooperation.-- Sanctions under subsection (b) shall not apply with respect to a person that is a party to an agreement relating to civil space cooperation with any agency of the United States. (2) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement and law enforcement objectives.--Sanctions under subsection (b)(2) shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting the alien into the United States-- (A) would further important law enforcement objectives; or (B) is necessary to permit the United States to comply with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 21, 1947, between the United Nations and the United States, or other applicable international obligations of the United States. (B) Good.--In this paragraph, the term ``good'' means any article, natural or manmade substance, material, supply or manufactured product, including inspection and test equipment, and excluding technical data. (e) Termination of Sanctions.--The President may terminate the application of sanctions under this section with respect to a person if the President determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees not later than 15 days before the termination of the sanctions that-- (1) credible information exists that the person did not engage in the activity for which sanctions were imposed; (2) the person has been prosecuted appropriately for the activity for which sanctions were imposed; or (3) the termination of the sanctions is in the vital national security interests of the United States. SEC. 5. REPORTS TO CONGRESS. (2) Subsequent reports.-- (A) In general.--The President shall submit a subsequent report under subsection (a) on April 12, or the first day thereafter on which both Houses of Congress are in session, of-- (i) the calendar year in which the initial report is submitted if the initial report is submitted before April 12 of that calendar year; and (ii) each calendar year thereafter. (B) Form of report.-- (i) In general.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. 1202(f)) with respect to confidentiality of records pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the United States. (d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Armed Services, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives.