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S.445

Crime and Law Enforcement

Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021 This bill removes the requirement that a health care practitioner apply for a separate waiver through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to dispense certain narcotic drugs (e.g., buprenorphine) for maintenance or detoxification treatment (i.e., substance use disorder treatment). Further, a community health aide or community health practitioner may dispense certain narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment without registering with the DEA if the drug is prescribed by a health care practitioner through telemedicine. It preempts state laws related to licensure for this activity. The bill also directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to conduct a national campaign to educate health care practitioners and encourage them to integrate substance use disorder treatment into their practices.

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, 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 ``Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATING SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT FOR DISPENSING NARCOTIC DRUGS IN SCHEDULES III, IV, AND V FOR MAINTENANCE OR DETOXIFICATION TREATMENT. (a) In General.--Section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (2); (2) by striking ``(g)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs to individuals for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment'' and inserting ``(g) Practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs (other than narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V) to individuals for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment''; (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and (4) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively. (b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. (2) Section 309A(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 829a(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) the controlled substance-- ``(A) is a narcotic drug in schedule III, IV, or V to be administered for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment; and ``(B) is to be administered by injection or implantation;''. (3) Section 520E-4(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. (4) Section 544(a)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290dd-3(a)(3)) is amended by striking ``any practitioner dispensing narcotic drugs pursuant to section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``any practitioner dispensing narcotic drugs for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. (5) Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l) is amended by striking subsection (bb). (6) Section 1834(o) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)) is amended by striking paragraph (3). (7) Section 1866F(c)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc-6(c)(3)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (C) by striking subparagraph (C). (8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). SEC. 3. NATIONAL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall conduct a national campaign to educate practitioners with respect to the elimination of the separate registration requirement under section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, and V for maintenance or detoxification treatment. (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. SEC. 4. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. (a) Practice of Telemedicine.--Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (54)(A), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) while the patient is-- ``(I) being treated by, and physically located in, a hospital or clinic registered under section 303(f); or ``(II) for purposes of section 302(h), being treated by a community health aide or community health practitioner; and''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59); (3) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of ``serious drug felony'') as paragraph (58); (4) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(60) The terms `community health aide' and `community health practitioner' have the meanings within the meaning of section 119 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1616l).''. (b) Dispensation of Narcotic Drugs in Schedule III, IV, or V.-- Section 302 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 822) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Dispensation of Narcotic Drugs in Schedule III, IV, or V by Certain Practitioners.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), a community health aide or community health practitioner may dispense a narcotic drug in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, or a combination of such drugs, to an individual for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (or both) without being registered under this title if the drug is prescribed by a practitioner through the practice of telemedicine. ``(2) Preemption.--Notwithstanding section 708, a State may not require a community health aide or community health practitioner to be licensed by the State in order to dispense narcotic drugs in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.''. <all>

Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021

A bill to amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes.

Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021

Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood

D

NH

This bill removes the requirement that a health care practitioner apply for a separate waiver through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to dispense certain narcotic drugs (e.g., buprenorphine) for maintenance or detoxification treatment (i.e., substance use disorder treatment). Further, a community health aide or community health practitioner may dispense certain narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment without registering with the DEA if the drug is prescribed by a health care practitioner through telemedicine. It preempts state laws related to licensure for this activity. The bill also directs the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to conduct a national campaign to educate health care practitioners and encourage them to integrate substance use disorder treatment into their practices.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021''. 2. ELIMINATING SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT FOR DISPENSING NARCOTIC DRUGS IN SCHEDULES III, IV, AND V FOR MAINTENANCE OR DETOXIFICATION TREATMENT. (a) In General.--Section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. (4) Section 544(a)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (5) Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l) is amended by striking subsection (bb). 1395m(o)) is amended by striking paragraph (3). 1395cc-6(c)(3)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (C) by striking subparagraph (C). 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). 3. NATIONAL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. 823(g)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, and V for maintenance or detoxification treatment. (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. SEC. 4. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. 802) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (54)(A), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) while the patient is-- ``(I) being treated by, and physically located in, a hospital or clinic registered under section 303(f); or ``(II) for purposes of section 302(h), being treated by a community health aide or community health practitioner; and''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59); (3) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of ``serious drug felony'') as paragraph (58); (4) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(60) The terms `community health aide' and `community health practitioner' have the meanings within the meaning of section 119 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1616l).''. ``(2) Preemption.--Notwithstanding section 708, a State may not require a community health aide or community health practitioner to be licensed by the State in order to dispense narcotic drugs in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021''. 2. ELIMINATING SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT FOR DISPENSING NARCOTIC DRUGS IN SCHEDULES III, IV, AND V FOR MAINTENANCE OR DETOXIFICATION TREATMENT. (a) In General.--Section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. (5) Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)) is amended by striking paragraph (3). 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). 3. NATIONAL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. SEC. 4. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. 802) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (54)(A), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) while the patient is-- ``(I) being treated by, and physically located in, a hospital or clinic registered under section 303(f); or ``(II) for purposes of section 302(h), being treated by a community health aide or community health practitioner; and''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59); (3) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of ``serious drug felony'') as paragraph (58); (4) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(60) The terms `community health aide' and `community health practitioner' have the meanings within the meaning of section 119 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1616l).''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021''. 2. ELIMINATING SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT FOR DISPENSING NARCOTIC DRUGS IN SCHEDULES III, IV, AND V FOR MAINTENANCE OR DETOXIFICATION TREATMENT. (a) In General.--Section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. (b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. 829a(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) the controlled substance-- ``(A) is a narcotic drug in schedule III, IV, or V to be administered for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment; and ``(B) is to be administered by injection or implantation;''. 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. (4) Section 544(a)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. (5) Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l) is amended by striking subsection (bb). 1395m(o)) is amended by striking paragraph (3). 1395cc-6(c)(3)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (C) by striking subparagraph (C). 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). 3. NATIONAL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall conduct a national campaign to educate practitioners with respect to the elimination of the separate registration requirement under section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, and V for maintenance or detoxification treatment. (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. SEC. 4. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. (a) Practice of Telemedicine.--Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (54)(A), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) while the patient is-- ``(I) being treated by, and physically located in, a hospital or clinic registered under section 303(f); or ``(II) for purposes of section 302(h), being treated by a community health aide or community health practitioner; and''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59); (3) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of ``serious drug felony'') as paragraph (58); (4) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(60) The terms `community health aide' and `community health practitioner' have the meanings within the meaning of section 119 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1616l).''. ``(2) Preemption.--Notwithstanding section 708, a State may not require a community health aide or community health practitioner to be licensed by the State in order to dispense narcotic drugs in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.''.

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 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 ``Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act of 2021''. 2. ELIMINATING SEPARATE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT FOR DISPENSING NARCOTIC DRUGS IN SCHEDULES III, IV, AND V FOR MAINTENANCE OR DETOXIFICATION TREATMENT. (a) In General.--Section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (2); (2) by striking ``(g)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs to individuals for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment'' and inserting ``(g) Practitioners who dispense narcotic drugs (other than narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V) to individuals for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment''; (3) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively; and (4) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively. (b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. (2) Section 309A(a) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 829a(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) the controlled substance-- ``(A) is a narcotic drug in schedule III, IV, or V to be administered for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment; and ``(B) is to be administered by injection or implantation;''. (3) Section 520E-4(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. (4) Section 544(a)(3) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290dd-3(a)(3)) is amended by striking ``any practitioner dispensing narcotic drugs pursuant to section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``any practitioner dispensing narcotic drugs for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. (5) Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l) is amended by striking subsection (bb). (6) Section 1834(o) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)) is amended by striking paragraph (3). (7) Section 1866F(c)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395cc-6(c)(3)) is amended-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a period; and (C) by striking subparagraph (C). (8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). 3. NATIONAL EDUCATION CAMPAIGN. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall conduct a national campaign to educate practitioners with respect to the elimination of the separate registration requirement under section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)), as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, and V for maintenance or detoxification treatment. (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. SEC. 4. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. (a) Practice of Telemedicine.--Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (54)(A), by striking clause (i) and inserting the following: ``(i) while the patient is-- ``(I) being treated by, and physically located in, a hospital or clinic registered under section 303(f); or ``(II) for purposes of section 302(h), being treated by a community health aide or community health practitioner; and''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (58) as paragraph (59); (3) by redesignating the second paragraph designated as paragraph (57) (relating to the definition of ``serious drug felony'') as paragraph (58); (4) by moving paragraphs (57), (58) (as so redesignated), and (59) (as so redesignated) 2 ems to the left; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(60) The terms `community health aide' and `community health practitioner' have the meanings within the meaning of section 119 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1616l).''. 822) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Dispensation of Narcotic Drugs in Schedule III, IV, or V by Certain Practitioners.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), a community health aide or community health practitioner may dispense a narcotic drug in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, or a combination of such drugs, to an individual for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (or both) without being registered under this title if the drug is prescribed by a practitioner through the practice of telemedicine. ``(2) Preemption.--Notwithstanding section 708, a State may not require a community health aide or community health practitioner to be licensed by the State in order to dispense narcotic drugs in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.''.

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. ( 3) Section 520E-4(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. ( (5) Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l) is amended by striking subsection (bb). ( 8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. ( 822) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Dispensation of Narcotic Drugs in Schedule III, IV, or V by Certain Practitioners.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), a community health aide or community health practitioner may dispense a narcotic drug in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, or a combination of such drugs, to an individual for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (or both) without being registered under this title if the drug is prescribed by a practitioner through the practice of telemedicine. ``(2) Preemption.--Notwithstanding section 708, a State may not require a community health aide or community health practitioner to be licensed by the State in order to dispense narcotic drugs in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.''.

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. ( 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. ( 8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. (

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. ( 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. ( 8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. (

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. ( 3) Section 520E-4(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. ( (5) Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l) is amended by striking subsection (bb). ( 8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. ( 822) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Dispensation of Narcotic Drugs in Schedule III, IV, or V by Certain Practitioners.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), a community health aide or community health practitioner may dispense a narcotic drug in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, or a combination of such drugs, to an individual for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (or both) without being registered under this title if the drug is prescribed by a practitioner through the practice of telemedicine. ``(2) Preemption.--Notwithstanding section 708, a State may not require a community health aide or community health practitioner to be licensed by the State in order to dispense narcotic drugs in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.''.

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. ( 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. ( 8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. (

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. ( 3) Section 520E-4(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. ( (5) Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l) is amended by striking subsection (bb). ( 8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. ( 822) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Dispensation of Narcotic Drugs in Schedule III, IV, or V by Certain Practitioners.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), a community health aide or community health practitioner may dispense a narcotic drug in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, or a combination of such drugs, to an individual for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (or both) without being registered under this title if the drug is prescribed by a practitioner through the practice of telemedicine. ``(2) Preemption.--Notwithstanding section 708, a State may not require a community health aide or community health practitioner to be licensed by the State in order to dispense narcotic drugs in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.''.

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. ( 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. ( 8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. (

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. ( 3) Section 520E-4(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. ( (5) Section 1833 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l) is amended by striking subsection (bb). ( 8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. ( 822) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Dispensation of Narcotic Drugs in Schedule III, IV, or V by Certain Practitioners.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), a community health aide or community health practitioner may dispense a narcotic drug in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, or a combination of such drugs, to an individual for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (or both) without being registered under this title if the drug is prescribed by a practitioner through the practice of telemedicine. ``(2) Preemption.--Notwithstanding section 708, a State may not require a community health aide or community health practitioner to be licensed by the State in order to dispense narcotic drugs in accordance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.''.

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes. b) Technical and Conforming Edits.-- (1) Section 304 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 824) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' each place it appears and inserting ``303(g)''; and (B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``303(g)(1)'' and inserting ``303(g)''. ( 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. ( 8) Section 1903(aa)(2)(C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). (b) Required Components.--The national education campaign under subsection (a) shall-- (1) encourage practitioners to integrate substance use treatment into their practices; and (2) include education on publicly available educational resources and training modules that can assist practitioners in treating patients with a substance use disorder. COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PRACTITIONERS. (

To amend section 303(g) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 823(g)) to eliminate the separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, for maintenance or detoxification treatment, and for other purposes. 3) Section 520E-4(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290bb-36d(c)) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``information on any qualified practitioner that is certified to prescribe medication for opioid dependency under section 303(g)(2)(B) of the Controlled Substances Act'' and inserting ``information on any practitioner who prescribes narcotic drugs in schedule III, IV, or V of section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)) for the purpose of maintenance or detoxification treatment''. ( ( 1396b(aa)(2)(C)) is amended-- (A) in clause (i), by inserting ``and'' at the end; (B) by striking clause (ii); and (C) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (ii). ( 822) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(h) Dispensation of Narcotic Drugs in Schedule III, IV, or V by Certain Practitioners.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), a community health aide or community health practitioner may dispense a narcotic drug in schedule III, IV, or V, such as buprenorphine, or a combination of such drugs, to an individual for maintenance treatment or detoxification treatment (or both) without being registered under this title if the drug is prescribed by a practitioner through the practice of telemedicine.

H.R.7302

International Affairs

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2022 This bill imposes sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities, including agencies of a foreign state) that are knowingly responsible for or have engaged in certain state-sponsored cyber activities, generally those that originate from outside of the United States and are reasonably likely to contribute to a significant threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, economic health, or financial stability. The bill also imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons that provide material support for such state-sponsored cyber activities.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, 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 ``Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STATE-SPONSORED CYBER ACTIVITIES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. (a) Designation as a Critical Cyber Threat Actor.-- (1) In general.--The President, acting through the Secretary of State, and in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall designate as a critical cyber threat actor-- (A) each foreign person and each agency or instrumentality of a foreign state that the President determines to be knowingly responsible for or complicit in, or have engaged in, directly or indirectly, state- sponsored cyber activities originating from, or directed by persons located, in whole or in substantial part, outside the United States that are reasonably likely to result in, or have contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States and that have the purpose or effect of-- (i) causing a significant disruption to the availability of a computer or network of computers; (ii) harming, or otherwise significantly compromising the provision of service by, a computer or network of computers that support one or more entities in a critical infrastructure sector; (iii) significantly compromising the provision of services by one or more entities in a critical infrastructure sector; (iv) causing a significant misappropriation of funds or economic resources, trade secrets, personal identifiers, health or financial information for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain; (v) destabilizing the financial sector of the United States by tampering with, altering, or causing a misappropriation of data; (vi) causing a significant disruption to the energy sector of the United States by tampering with or altering data or equipment necessary for the operation of the energy sector in the United States; or (vii) interfering with or undermining election processes or government institutions by tampering with, altering, or causing misappropriation of data; (B) each foreign person that the President has determined to have knowingly, significantly, and materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, any activities described in subparagraph (A) by a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subparagraph (A); (C) each agency or instrumentality of a foreign state that the President has determined to have significantly and materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, any activities described in subparagraph (A) by a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subparagraph (A); and (D) any person determined by the President to be responsible for or complicit in, or to have engaged in, the receipt or use for commercial or competitive advantage or private financial gain, or by a commercial entity, outside the United States of data or information, including trade secrets, misappropriated through cyber-enabled means, knowing they have been misappropriated, where the misappropriation of such trade secrets is reasonably likely to result in, or has materially contributed to, a significant threat to the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States or personal safety of American citizens. (2) Transmission to congress.--Not later than 7 calendar days after designating a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as a critical cyber threat actor under paragraph (1), the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees in classified or unclassified form a report identifying the designee. (b) Non-Travel-Related Sanctions.-- (1) In general.--The President shall impose one or more of the applicable sanctions described in paragraph (2) with respect to each foreign person and each agency or instrumentality of a foreign state designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a). (2) Sanctions described.--The sanctions described in this paragraph are the following: (A) The President may provide for the withdrawal, limitation, or suspension of non-humanitarian United States development assistance under chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.). (B) The President may provide for the withdrawal, limitation, or suspension of United States security assistance under part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). (C) The President may direct the United States executive director to each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose any loan from the international financial institution that would benefit the designated foreign person or the designated agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. (D) The President may direct the United States International Development Finance Corporation, or any other United States Government agency not to approve the issuance of any (or a specified number of) guarantees, insurance, extensions of credit, or participation in the extension of credit. (E) The President may, pursuant to such regulations or guidelines as the President may prescribe, prohibit any United States person from purchasing or selling any publicly traded securities, or any publicly traded securities that are derivative of such securities or are designed to provide investment exposure to such securities or investing in or purchasing significant amounts of equity or debt instruments of the designated foreign person. (F) The President may, pursuant to procedures the President shall prescribe, which shall include the opportunity to appeal actions under this subparagraph, prohibit any United States agency or instrumentality from procuring, or entering into any contract for the procurement of, any goods, technology, or services, or classes of goods, technology, or services, from the designated foreign person or the designated agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. (G) The President may terminate-- (i) sales to that country under the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.) of any defense articles, defense services, or design and construction services; and (ii) sales to that country of any item on the United States Munitions List maintained pursuant to part 121 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations. (H) The President may prohibit the entity and, when acting for or on the entity's behalf, its successors, assigns, directors, officers, employees, representatives, or agents, from directly or indirectly participating in transactions involving any commodity, software, or technology subject to United States jurisdiction under the Export Administration Regulations (``EAR'') or any other activity subject to the EAR, including-- (i) applying for, obtaining, or using any license, license exception, or export control document; (ii) carrying out negotiations concerning, ordering, buying, receiving, using, selling, delivering, storing, disposing of, forwarding, transporting, financing, or servicing in any way any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the EAR; and (iii) benefitting in any way from any transaction involving any item exported or to be exported from the United States that is subject to the EAR. (I) The President may prohibit any person, whether a United States or non-United States person, from engaging in the following activities, either directly or indirectly, with the entity: (i) Exporting or reexporting to or on behalf of the entity any item subject to the EAR. (ii) Facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition by the entity of the ownership, possession, or control of any item subject to the EAR that has been or will be exported from the United States, including financing or other support activities related to a transaction whereby the entity acquires or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control. (iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. (iv) Obtaining from the entity in the United States any item subject to the EAR with knowledge or reason to know that the item will be, or is intended to be, exported from the United States. (v) Engaging in any transaction to service any item subject to the EAR that has been or will be exported from the United States and which is owned, possessed, or controlled by the entity if such service involves the use of any item subject to the EAR that has been or will be exported from the United States (for purposes of this paragraph ``service'' means installation, maintenance, repair, modification, or testing). (J)(i) The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (except that the requirements of section 202 of such Act (50 U.S.C. 1701) shall not apply) to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of the designated foreign person 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. (ii) The penalties provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations prescribed under clause (i) to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of such section 206. (K) The President may, pursuant to such regulations as the President may prescribe, prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between one or more financial institutions or by, through, or to any financial institution, to the extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and involve any interest of the designated foreign person. (c) Travel-Related Sanctions.-- (1) Aliens ineligible for visas, admission, or parole.--An alien who is designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a) is-- (A) inadmissible to the United States; (B) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (C) 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.). (2) Current visas revoked.--The issuing consular officer, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of Homeland Security (or a designee of either such Secretaries) shall revoke any visa or other entry documentation issued to the foreign person designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a) regardless of when issued. A revocation under this clause shall take effect immediately and shall automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the possession of such foreign person. (d) Additional Sanctions With Respect to Foreign Countries.-- (1) In general.--The President may impose any of the sanctions described in paragraph (2) with respect to the government of each country that the President has determined aided, abetted, or directed a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a). (2) Sanctions described.--The sanctions referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) The President may provide for the withdrawal, limitation, or suspension of non-humanitarian or non- trade-related assistance United States development assistance under chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.). (B) The President may provide for the withdrawal, limitation, or suspension of United States security assistance under part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). (C) The President may instruct the United States Executive Director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose, and vote against the extension by such institution of any loan or financial assistance to the government of the country. (D) No item on the United States Munitions List (maintained pursuant to part 121 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations) or the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, may be exported to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. (E)(i) No intrusion software or IP network communications surveillance systems or related items that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations, whether or not enumerated on the Commerce Control List, may be exported, reexported, or transferred, directly or indirectly, to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the terms ``intrusion software'' and ``IP network communications'' mean any-- (I) systems, equipment, or components specially designed for the generation, operation or delivery of, or communication with, with intrusion software; (II) software specially designed or modified for the development or production of such systems, equipment or components; (III) software specially designed for the generation, operation or delivery of, or communication with, intrusion software; technology required for the development of intrusion software; and (IV) internet protocol network communications surveillance systems or equipment and test, inspection, production equipment, specially designed components therefor, and development and production software and technology therefor. (e) 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. (f) Coordination.--To the extent practicable-- (1) actions taken by the President pursuant to this section should be coordinated with United States allies and partners; and (2) the Secretary of State should work with United States allies and partners, on a voluntary basis, to lead an international diplomatic initiative to-- (A) deter critical cyber threat actors and state- sponsored cyber activities; and (B) provide mutual support to such allies and partners participating in such initiative to respond to such state-sponsored cyber activities. (g) Exemptions, Waivers, and Removals of Sanctions and Designations.-- (1) Mandatory exemptions.--Activities subject to the reporting requirements of title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413 et seq.), and any authorized intelligence activities of the United States, shall be exempt from the imposition of sanctions under this section. (2) Waiver.--The President may waive, on a case-by-case basis, the imposition of sanctions described in this section for a period of not more than 1 year, and may renew such waiver for additional periods of not more than 1 year, if the President transmits to the appropriate congressional committees a written determination that such waiver meets one or more of the following requirements: (A) Such waiver is in the national interests of the United States. (B) Such waiver will further the enforcement of this Act or is for an important law enforcement purpose. (C) Such waiver is for an important humanitarian purpose. (3) Removals of sanctions and designations.--The President may prescribe rules and regulations for the removal of sanctions under subsections (b), (c), and (d) and the removal of designations under subsection (a) if the President determines that a foreign person, agency or instrumentality of a foreign state, or government of a country subject to such sanctions or such designations, as the case may be, has verifiably ceased its participation in any of the conduct with respect to which such foreign person, agency or instrumentality of a foreign state, or government was subject to such sanctions or designation, as the case may be, under this section, and has given assurances that such foreign person, agency or instrumentality of a foreign state, or government, as the case may be, will no longer participate in such conduct. (4) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under subsection (c) shall not apply to a foreign person if admitting such foreign person into the United States 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. (h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or any other provision of law to impose sanctions to address critical cyber threat actors and malicious state-sponsored cyber activities. (i) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Admitted; alien.--The terms ``admitted'' and ``alien'' have the meanings given such terms in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101). (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. (4) Critical infrastructure sector.--The term ``critical infrastructure sector'' means any of the designated critical infrastructure sectors identified in the Presidential Policy Directive entitled ``Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience'', numbered 21, and dated February 12, 2013. (5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (6) Foreign state.--The term ``foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(a) of title 28, United States Code. (7) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result. (8) Misappropriation.--The term ``misappropriation'' means taking or obtaining by improper means, without permission or consent, or under false pretenses. (9) State-sponsored cyber activities.--The term ``state- sponsored cyber activities'' means any malicious cyber-enabled activities that-- (A) are carried out by a government of a foreign country or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state; or (B) are carried out by a foreign person that is aided, abetted, or directed by a government of a foreign country or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. (10) 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; or (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. <all>

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2022

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes.

Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2022

Rep. Pfluger, August

R

TX

This bill imposes sanctions on foreign persons (individuals or entities, including agencies of a foreign state) that are knowingly responsible for or have engaged in certain state-sponsored cyber activities, generally those that originate from outside of the United States and are reasonably likely to contribute to a significant threat to U.S. national security, foreign policy, economic health, or financial stability. The bill also imposes sanctions on certain foreign persons that provide material support for such state-sponsored cyber activities.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. 2. ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STATE-SPONSORED CYBER ACTIVITIES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. (iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. (J)(i) The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. A revocation under this clause shall take effect immediately and shall automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the possession of such foreign person. (2) Sanctions described.--The sanctions referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) The President may provide for the withdrawal, limitation, or suspension of non-humanitarian or non- trade-related assistance United States development assistance under chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, may be exported to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the terms ``intrusion software'' and ``IP network communications'' mean any-- (I) systems, equipment, or components specially designed for the generation, operation or delivery of, or communication with, with intrusion software; (II) software specially designed or modified for the development or production of such systems, equipment or components; (III) software specially designed for the generation, operation or delivery of, or communication with, intrusion software; technology required for the development of intrusion software; and (IV) internet protocol network communications surveillance systems or equipment and test, inspection, production equipment, specially designed components therefor, and development and production software and technology therefor. 1701 et seq.) (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. (4) Critical infrastructure sector.--The term ``critical infrastructure sector'' means any of the designated critical infrastructure sectors identified in the Presidential Policy Directive entitled ``Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience'', numbered 21, and dated February 12, 2013. (5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (7) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. 2. ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STATE-SPONSORED CYBER ACTIVITIES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. (iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. (J)(i) The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, may be exported to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the terms ``intrusion software'' and ``IP network communications'' mean any-- (I) systems, equipment, or components specially designed for the generation, operation or delivery of, or communication with, with intrusion software; (II) software specially designed or modified for the development or production of such systems, equipment or components; (III) software specially designed for the generation, operation or delivery of, or communication with, intrusion software; technology required for the development of intrusion software; and (IV) internet protocol network communications surveillance systems or equipment and test, inspection, production equipment, specially designed components therefor, and development and production software and technology therefor. 1701 et seq.) (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. (5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. 2. ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STATE-SPONSORED CYBER ACTIVITIES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. (iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. (J)(i) The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations prescribed under clause (i) to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of such section 206. (K) The President may, pursuant to such regulations as the President may prescribe, prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between one or more financial institutions or by, through, or to any financial institution, to the extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and involve any interest of the designated foreign person. A revocation under this clause shall take effect immediately and shall automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the possession of such foreign person. (2) Sanctions described.--The sanctions referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) The President may provide for the withdrawal, limitation, or suspension of non-humanitarian or non- trade-related assistance United States development assistance under chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, may be exported to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the terms ``intrusion software'' and ``IP network communications'' mean any-- (I) systems, equipment, or components specially designed for the generation, operation or delivery of, or communication with, with intrusion software; (II) software specially designed or modified for the development or production of such systems, equipment or components; (III) software specially designed for the generation, operation or delivery of, or communication with, intrusion software; technology required for the development of intrusion software; and (IV) internet protocol network communications surveillance systems or equipment and test, inspection, production equipment, specially designed components therefor, and development and production software and technology therefor. (g) Exemptions, Waivers, and Removals of Sanctions and Designations.-- (1) Mandatory exemptions.--Activities subject to the reporting requirements of title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. (B) Such waiver will further the enforcement of this Act or is for an important law enforcement purpose. 1701 et seq.) 1101). (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. (4) Critical infrastructure sector.--The term ``critical infrastructure sector'' means any of the designated critical infrastructure sectors identified in the Presidential Policy Directive entitled ``Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience'', numbered 21, and dated February 12, 2013. (5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (7) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result. (8) Misappropriation.--The term ``misappropriation'' means taking or obtaining by improper means, without permission or consent, or under false pretenses.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. 2. ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STATE-SPONSORED CYBER ACTIVITIES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. (iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. (J)(i) The President may exercise all of the powers granted to the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations prescribed under clause (i) to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of such section 206. (K) The President may, pursuant to such regulations as the President may prescribe, prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between one or more financial institutions or by, through, or to any financial institution, to the extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and involve any interest of the designated foreign person. A revocation under this clause shall take effect immediately and shall automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the possession of such foreign person. (2) Sanctions described.--The sanctions referred to in paragraph (1) are the following: (A) The President may provide for the withdrawal, limitation, or suspension of non-humanitarian or non- trade-related assistance United States development assistance under chapter 1 of part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, may be exported to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. (ii) For purposes of this subparagraph, the terms ``intrusion software'' and ``IP network communications'' mean any-- (I) systems, equipment, or components specially designed for the generation, operation or delivery of, or communication with, with intrusion software; (II) software specially designed or modified for the development or production of such systems, equipment or components; (III) software specially designed for the generation, operation or delivery of, or communication with, intrusion software; technology required for the development of intrusion software; and (IV) internet protocol network communications surveillance systems or equipment and test, inspection, production equipment, specially designed components therefor, and development and production software and technology therefor. (g) Exemptions, Waivers, and Removals of Sanctions and Designations.-- (1) Mandatory exemptions.--Activities subject to the reporting requirements of title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. (B) Such waiver will further the enforcement of this Act or is for an important law enforcement purpose. 1701 et seq.) 1101). (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Financial Services, the Committee on the Judiciary, the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate. (3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. (4) Critical infrastructure sector.--The term ``critical infrastructure sector'' means any of the designated critical infrastructure sectors identified in the Presidential Policy Directive entitled ``Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience'', numbered 21, and dated February 12, 2013. (5) Foreign person.--The term ``foreign person'' means a person that is not a United States person. (7) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result. (8) Misappropriation.--The term ``misappropriation'' means taking or obtaining by improper means, without permission or consent, or under false pretenses.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2022''. (2) Transmission to congress.--Not later than 7 calendar days after designating a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as a critical cyber threat actor under paragraph (1), the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees in classified or unclassified form a report identifying the designee. ( B) The President may provide for the withdrawal, limitation, or suspension of United States security assistance under part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). ( (D) The President may direct the United States International Development Finance Corporation, or any other United States Government agency not to approve the issuance of any (or a specified number of) guarantees, insurance, extensions of credit, or participation in the extension of credit. ( F) The President may, pursuant to procedures the President shall prescribe, which shall include the opportunity to appeal actions under this subparagraph, prohibit any United States agency or instrumentality from procuring, or entering into any contract for the procurement of, any goods, technology, or services, or classes of goods, technology, or services, from the designated foreign person or the designated agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. ( I) The President may prohibit any person, whether a United States or non-United States person, from engaging in the following activities, either directly or indirectly, with the entity: (i) Exporting or reexporting to or on behalf of the entity any item subject to the EAR. ( ii) Facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition by the entity of the ownership, possession, or control of any item subject to the EAR that has been or will be exported from the United States, including financing or other support activities related to a transaction whereby the entity acquires or attempts to acquire such ownership, possession or control. (iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. ( v) Engaging in any transaction to service any item subject to the EAR that has been or will be exported from the United States and which is owned, possessed, or controlled by the entity if such service involves the use of any item subject to the EAR that has been or will be exported from the United States (for purposes of this paragraph ``service'' means installation, maintenance, repair, modification, or testing). ( (ii) The penalties provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations prescribed under clause (i) to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of such section 206. ( K) The President may, pursuant to such regulations as the President may prescribe, prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between one or more financial institutions or by, through, or to any financial institution, to the extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and involve any interest of the designated foreign person. ( (2) Current visas revoked.--The issuing consular officer, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of Homeland Security (or a designee of either such Secretaries) shall revoke any visa or other entry documentation issued to the foreign person designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a) regardless of when issued. B) The President may provide for the withdrawal, limitation, or suspension of United States security assistance under part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.). (C) The President may instruct the United States Executive Director to each appropriate international financial institution to oppose, and vote against the extension by such institution of any loan or financial assistance to the government of the country. ( 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, may be exported to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. ( e) 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. ( f) Coordination.--To the extent practicable-- (1) actions taken by the President pursuant to this section should be coordinated with United States allies and partners; and (2) the Secretary of State should work with United States allies and partners, on a voluntary basis, to lead an international diplomatic initiative to-- (A) deter critical cyber threat actors and state- sponsored cyber activities; and (B) provide mutual support to such allies and partners participating in such initiative to respond to such state-sponsored cyber activities. (g) Exemptions, Waivers, and Removals of Sanctions and Designations.-- (1) Mandatory exemptions.--Activities subject to the reporting requirements of title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 413 et seq. ), B) Such waiver will further the enforcement of this Act or is for an important law enforcement purpose. ( 4) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under subsection (c) shall not apply to a foreign person if admitting such foreign person into the United States 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. ( h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or any other provision of law to impose sanctions to address critical cyber threat actors and malicious state-sponsored cyber activities. ( 3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. ( (7) Knowingly.--The term ``knowingly'', with respect to conduct, a circumstance, or a result, means that a person has actual knowledge, or should have known, of the conduct, the circumstance, or the result. ( 9) State-sponsored cyber activities.--The term ``state- sponsored cyber activities'' means any malicious cyber-enabled activities that-- (A) are carried out by a government of a foreign country or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state; or (B) are carried out by a foreign person that is aided, abetted, or directed by a government of a foreign country or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. (

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2022''. (2) Transmission to congress.--Not later than 7 calendar days after designating a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as a critical cyber threat actor under paragraph (1), the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees in classified or unclassified form a report identifying the designee. ( D) The President may direct the United States International Development Finance Corporation, or any other United States Government agency not to approve the issuance of any (or a specified number of) guarantees, insurance, extensions of credit, or participation in the extension of credit. ( (F) The President may, pursuant to procedures the President shall prescribe, which shall include the opportunity to appeal actions under this subparagraph, prohibit any United States agency or instrumentality from procuring, or entering into any contract for the procurement of, any goods, technology, or services, or classes of goods, technology, or services, from the designated foreign person or the designated agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. ( I) The President may prohibit any person, whether a United States or non-United States person, from engaging in the following activities, either directly or indirectly, with the entity: (i) Exporting or reexporting to or on behalf of the entity any item subject to the EAR. ( (iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. ( ii) The penalties provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations prescribed under clause (i) to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of such section 206. ( (c) Travel-Related Sanctions.-- (1) Aliens ineligible for visas, admission, or parole.--An alien who is designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a) is-- (A) inadmissible to the United States; (B) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (C) 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.). ( d) Additional Sanctions With Respect to Foreign Countries.-- (1) In general.--The President may impose any of the sanctions described in paragraph (2) with respect to the government of each country that the President has determined aided, abetted, or directed a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a). ( (D) No item on the United States Munitions List (maintained pursuant to part 121 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations) or the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. E)(i) No intrusion software or IP network communications surveillance systems or related items that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations, whether or not enumerated on the Commerce Control List, may be exported, reexported, or transferred, directly or indirectly, to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. ( ), and any authorized intelligence activities of the United States, shall be exempt from the imposition of sanctions under this section. ( h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or any other provision of law to impose sanctions to address critical cyber threat actors and malicious state-sponsored cyber activities. ( 3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. ( (10) 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; or (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.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2022''. (2) Transmission to congress.--Not later than 7 calendar days after designating a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as a critical cyber threat actor under paragraph (1), the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees in classified or unclassified form a report identifying the designee. ( D) The President may direct the United States International Development Finance Corporation, or any other United States Government agency not to approve the issuance of any (or a specified number of) guarantees, insurance, extensions of credit, or participation in the extension of credit. ( (F) The President may, pursuant to procedures the President shall prescribe, which shall include the opportunity to appeal actions under this subparagraph, prohibit any United States agency or instrumentality from procuring, or entering into any contract for the procurement of, any goods, technology, or services, or classes of goods, technology, or services, from the designated foreign person or the designated agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. ( I) The President may prohibit any person, whether a United States or non-United States person, from engaging in the following activities, either directly or indirectly, with the entity: (i) Exporting or reexporting to or on behalf of the entity any item subject to the EAR. ( (iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. ( ii) The penalties provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations prescribed under clause (i) to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of such section 206. ( (c) Travel-Related Sanctions.-- (1) Aliens ineligible for visas, admission, or parole.--An alien who is designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a) is-- (A) inadmissible to the United States; (B) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (C) 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.). ( d) Additional Sanctions With Respect to Foreign Countries.-- (1) In general.--The President may impose any of the sanctions described in paragraph (2) with respect to the government of each country that the President has determined aided, abetted, or directed a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a). ( (D) No item on the United States Munitions List (maintained pursuant to part 121 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations) or the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. E)(i) No intrusion software or IP network communications surveillance systems or related items that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations, whether or not enumerated on the Commerce Control List, may be exported, reexported, or transferred, directly or indirectly, to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. ( ), and any authorized intelligence activities of the United States, shall be exempt from the imposition of sanctions under this section. ( h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or any other provision of law to impose sanctions to address critical cyber threat actors and malicious state-sponsored cyber activities. ( 3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. ( (10) 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; or (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.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. 2) Transmission to congress.--Not later than 7 calendar days after designating a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as a critical cyber threat actor under paragraph (1), the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees in classified or unclassified form a report identifying the designee. ( ( I) The President may prohibit any person, whether a United States or non-United States person, from engaging in the following activities, either directly or indirectly, with the entity: (i) Exporting or reexporting to or on behalf of the entity any item subject to the EAR. ( iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. ( 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations prescribed under clause (i) to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of such section 206. ( K) The President may, pursuant to such regulations as the President may prescribe, prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between one or more financial institutions or by, through, or to any financial institution, to the extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and involve any interest of the designated foreign person. ( ( ( 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, may be exported to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. ( e) 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. ( ( 4) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under subsection (c) shall not apply to a foreign person if admitting such foreign person into the United States 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. ( 3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. ( ( ( 9) State-sponsored cyber activities.--The term ``state- sponsored cyber activities'' means any malicious cyber-enabled activities that-- (A) are carried out by a government of a foreign country or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state; or (B) are carried out by a foreign person that is aided, abetted, or directed by a government of a foreign country or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. (

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2022''. (2) Transmission to congress.--Not later than 7 calendar days after designating a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as a critical cyber threat actor under paragraph (1), the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees in classified or unclassified form a report identifying the designee. ( D) The President may direct the United States International Development Finance Corporation, or any other United States Government agency not to approve the issuance of any (or a specified number of) guarantees, insurance, extensions of credit, or participation in the extension of credit. ( (F) The President may, pursuant to procedures the President shall prescribe, which shall include the opportunity to appeal actions under this subparagraph, prohibit any United States agency or instrumentality from procuring, or entering into any contract for the procurement of, any goods, technology, or services, or classes of goods, technology, or services, from the designated foreign person or the designated agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. ( I) The President may prohibit any person, whether a United States or non-United States person, from engaging in the following activities, either directly or indirectly, with the entity: (i) Exporting or reexporting to or on behalf of the entity any item subject to the EAR. ( (iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. ( ii) The penalties provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations prescribed under clause (i) to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of such section 206. ( (c) Travel-Related Sanctions.-- (1) Aliens ineligible for visas, admission, or parole.--An alien who is designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a) is-- (A) inadmissible to the United States; (B) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (C) 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.). ( d) Additional Sanctions With Respect to Foreign Countries.-- (1) In general.--The President may impose any of the sanctions described in paragraph (2) with respect to the government of each country that the President has determined aided, abetted, or directed a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a). ( (D) No item on the United States Munitions List (maintained pursuant to part 121 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations) or the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. E)(i) No intrusion software or IP network communications surveillance systems or related items that are subject to the Export Administration Regulations, whether or not enumerated on the Commerce Control List, may be exported, reexported, or transferred, directly or indirectly, to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. ( ), and any authorized intelligence activities of the United States, shall be exempt from the imposition of sanctions under this section. ( h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the President under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or any other provision of law to impose sanctions to address critical cyber threat actors and malicious state-sponsored cyber activities. ( 3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. ( (10) 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; or (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.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. 2) Transmission to congress.--Not later than 7 calendar days after designating a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as a critical cyber threat actor under paragraph (1), the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees in classified or unclassified form a report identifying the designee. ( ( I) The President may prohibit any person, whether a United States or non-United States person, from engaging in the following activities, either directly or indirectly, with the entity: (i) Exporting or reexporting to or on behalf of the entity any item subject to the EAR. ( iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. ( 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations prescribed under clause (i) to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of such section 206. ( K) The President may, pursuant to such regulations as the President may prescribe, prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between one or more financial institutions or by, through, or to any financial institution, to the extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and involve any interest of the designated foreign person. ( ( ( 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, may be exported to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. ( e) 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. ( ( 4) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under subsection (c) shall not apply to a foreign person if admitting such foreign person into the United States 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. ( 3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. ( ( ( 9) State-sponsored cyber activities.--The term ``state- sponsored cyber activities'' means any malicious cyber-enabled activities that-- (A) are carried out by a government of a foreign country or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state; or (B) are carried out by a foreign person that is aided, abetted, or directed by a government of a foreign country or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. (

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. F) The President may, pursuant to procedures the President shall prescribe, which shall include the opportunity to appeal actions under this subparagraph, prohibit any United States agency or instrumentality from procuring, or entering into any contract for the procurement of, any goods, technology, or services, or classes of goods, technology, or services, from the designated foreign person or the designated agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. ( ( (c) Travel-Related Sanctions.-- (1) Aliens ineligible for visas, admission, or parole.--An alien who is designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a) is-- (A) inadmissible to the United States; (B) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (C) 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.). ( d) Additional Sanctions With Respect to Foreign Countries.-- (1) In general.--The President may impose any of the sanctions described in paragraph (2) with respect to the government of each country that the President has determined aided, abetted, or directed a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a). ( ( ( (10) 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; or (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.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. 2) Transmission to congress.--Not later than 7 calendar days after designating a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state as a critical cyber threat actor under paragraph (1), the President shall transmit to the appropriate congressional committees in classified or unclassified form a report identifying the designee. ( ( I) The President may prohibit any person, whether a United States or non-United States person, from engaging in the following activities, either directly or indirectly, with the entity: (i) Exporting or reexporting to or on behalf of the entity any item subject to the EAR. ( iii) Acquiring from or facilitating the acquisition or attempted acquisition from the entity or any item subject to the EAR that has been exported from the United States. ( 1705) shall apply to a person that violates, attempts to violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of regulations prescribed under clause (i) to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection (a) of such section 206. ( K) The President may, pursuant to such regulations as the President may prescribe, prohibit any transfers of credit or payments between one or more financial institutions or by, through, or to any financial institution, to the extent that such transfers or payments are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and involve any interest of the designated foreign person. ( ( ( 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, may be exported to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. ( e) 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. ( ( 4) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under subsection (c) shall not apply to a foreign person if admitting such foreign person into the United States 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. ( 3) Agency or instrumentality of a foreign state.--The term ``agency or instrumentality of a foreign state'' has the meaning given such term in section 1603(b) of title 28, United States Code. ( ( ( 9) State-sponsored cyber activities.--The term ``state- sponsored cyber activities'' means any malicious cyber-enabled activities that-- (A) are carried out by a government of a foreign country or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state; or (B) are carried out by a foreign person that is aided, abetted, or directed by a government of a foreign country or an agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. (

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. F) The President may, pursuant to procedures the President shall prescribe, which shall include the opportunity to appeal actions under this subparagraph, prohibit any United States agency or instrumentality from procuring, or entering into any contract for the procurement of, any goods, technology, or services, or classes of goods, technology, or services, from the designated foreign person or the designated agency or instrumentality of a foreign state. ( ( (c) Travel-Related Sanctions.-- (1) Aliens ineligible for visas, admission, or parole.--An alien who is designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a) is-- (A) inadmissible to the United States; (B) ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; and (C) 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.). ( d) Additional Sanctions With Respect to Foreign Countries.-- (1) In general.--The President may impose any of the sanctions described in paragraph (2) with respect to the government of each country that the President has determined aided, abetted, or directed a foreign person or agency or instrumentality of a foreign state designated as a critical cyber threat actor under subsection (a). ( ( ( (10) 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; or (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.

To impose sanctions with respect to designated critical cyber threat actors, and for other purposes. I) The President may prohibit any person, whether a United States or non-United States person, from engaging in the following activities, either directly or indirectly, with the entity: (i) Exporting or reexporting to or on behalf of the entity any item subject to the EAR. ( ( ( ( 1 to part 774 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, may be exported to the government of the country or any entity under its influence, control, or ownership. ( 4) Exception to comply with united nations headquarters agreement.--Sanctions under subsection (c) shall not apply to a foreign person if admitting such foreign person into the United States 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. (

H.R.3652

Agriculture and Food

National Food Waste Reduction Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture's Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison to establish a Food Waste Research Program in partnership with five regional institutions of higher education. The program must focus on food waste reduction and food recovery issues on a national, regional, and local level and support certain areas of study, such as the diversion of surplus food to those in need and the use of food waste for environmental purposes. The program must share best practices for food waste reduction with governmental entities, agriculture organizations, farmers, and other relevant entities, and must post research and resources on its website. The bill also establishes a grant program for research centers and nonprofits to support other cooperative efforts relating to food loss and waste reduction.

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, 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 ``National Food Waste Reduction Act''. SEC. 2. FOOD WASTE RESEARCH PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison of the Department of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the ``Liaison'') shall establish a partnership with 5 regional partner institutions, selected under subsection (c), to carry out a Food Waste Research Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program''). (b) Food Waste Research Program Requirements.-- (1) Duties.--In carrying out the Program, the Liaison, in partnership with the 5 regional partner institutions selected under subsection (c), shall-- (A) plan, conduct, and arrange for public research, data, education, and recommendations within the areas of study specified in paragraph (2), as such areas relate to food waste reduction and food recovery issues nationwide, regionally, and locally; (B) carry out the activities of the Program within a variety of regions in the United States, which are identified and categorized by the Liaison based on the specific food recovery and food waste reduction issues of such regions; (C) identify areas to increase efficiency in the allocation of resources, coordination, cooperation, and consolidation of efforts as they relate to local, statewide, Tribal, regional, and Federal food recovery and food waste reduction efforts; (D) create a Program website, as described in paragraph (4), to disseminate information to the public; and (E) collaborate with other colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations in the regions selected by the Liaison that have demonstrated capability for research, information dissemination, and professional training in order to develop regional networks that are knowledgeable in food waste reduction issues. (2) Areas of study.--In carrying out the duties listed in subsection (a), the Liaison and the regional partner institutions shall consider the following areas of study: (A) Reducing the volume of surplus food produced. (B) Feeding individuals in need to utilize excess food, including through the use of donations of surplus food. (C) Diverting food unusable for purposes of subparagraph (B) to feed animals. (D) Utilizing food waste to create renewable energy sources. (E) Composting food waste to create nutrient rich soil. (F) Diminishing the deposits of food waste in landfills and reducing the incineration of food waste. (3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--The Liaison may make funds available under this section to improve the facilities of the regional partner institutions to a level that meets the requirements of the role of a regional partner institution. (B) Plan.--A regional partner institution may not receive any funding for any facility upgrade under subparagraph (A), unless-- (i) the regional partner institution submits to the Liaison a plan detailing the type of facility construction or improvements to take place (including any land acquisition, engineering, design, and staffing and equipment needs, in addition to other information as required by the Liaison); and (ii) the Liaison approves such plan. (C) Non-federal cost share for facility improvement.--A regional partner institutions shall be required to provide at least a 20 percent non-Federal cost share for facility improvement or construction projects pursued by a regional partner institution under subparagraph (A). (D) Matching funds for operating expenses.--A regional partner institution shall be required to provide at least a 30 percent non-Federal cost share for all Program operating expenses related to such regional partner institution. (E) Wage rate requirements.--A construction activity carried out pursuant to this section shall meet Federal prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of part A of subtitle II of title 40, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the ``Davis-Bacon Act''). (4) Food waste research program website.--The Liaison shall establish a website that shall contain at least the following information: (A) Key findings and best practices. (B) A list of collaborations and partnerships carried out pursuant to this section. (C) Annual reports and other pertinent information on the duties of the Program. (D) The location and contact information for regional partner institutions. (E) Federal, State, local, and regionally specific public research, data, education, and policy recommendations that shall be updated in a timely manner with new information. (F) Tools for tracking reduction efforts and measuring food waste production. (c) Selection of Regional Partner Institutions.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Liaison shall select 5 regional partner institutions to partner with to carry out the requirements of the Program. (2) Criteria for regional partner institutions.--In making a selection under paragraph (1), the Liaison shall select an institution of higher education that-- (A) has a focus or expertise in at least one of the areas of study described in subsection (b)(2); (B) has the ability to plan, conduct, and arrange for public research, data, education, and recommendations related to food waste reduction and the areas of study described in subsection (b)(2); (C) can assist the Liaison in fulfilling the duties listed in subsection (b)(1); (D) can contribute the required non-Federal funding to maintain a regional partner institution center; and (E) satisfies any other criteria determined by the Liaison. (3) Eligible sub-awardees.--A State, Tribal, or local government, local educational agency, agricultural or commodity organization, farmer, or other organization focused on food waste prevention may serve as an eligible sub-awardee of a regional partner institution if the entity meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2). (4) Employment status.--Members of regional partner institutions shall not be considered Federal employees for any purpose. (d) Collaboration With Federal, Regional, State, Tribal, and Local Governments and Organizations.--The Liaison, in conjunction with the 5 regional partner institutions selected under subsection (c) shall collaborate and share best practices on regional, State, Tribal, and locally specific food waste and food waste reduction issues with-- (1) State and county governments; (2) Tribal governments; (3) units of local government; (4) local educational entities; (5) colleges and universities; (6) agricultural and commodity organizations; (7) farmers; and (8) organizations focused on food waste prevention. (e) Information Collection and Dissemination.-- (1) Report of regional partner institutions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the regional partnership institutions shall submit to the Liaison a report containing the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information carried out under the Program. (2) Liaison report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and publish on the Program website an annual report containing a compilation of the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information relating to the Program. (3) Review of report.--The Liaison shall review the annual report from the regional partner institutions to ensure that funds are being used efficiently according to the duties of the Program and that the Program is producing utilizable public research, data, education, and recommendations related to food waste and food waste reduction issues. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 3. GRANTS TO RESEARCH CENTERS OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (a) Grant Authority.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison of the Department of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the ``Liaison'') shall establish a grant program under which the Liaison shall make grants to eligible entities, on a competitive basis, to establish contracts or cooperative agreements described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)) with such eligible entities to carry out the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. (b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Liaison an application at such time and in such manner as the Liaison may require. (c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. (2) The ability of the facilities and resources of such applicant to develop and deliver food loss reduction and recovery programs. (3) The experience of such applicant in developing high- impact food loss reduction and recovery programs and resources at the State, Tribal, regional, or national scale. (4) Previous collaboration of such applicant with other food loss reduction and recovery focused organizations in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. (5) Any other information that the Liaison shall require. (d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)) to accomplish the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. (e) Duration.--Each grant under this section shall be for a period of 3 years. (f) Grant Renewal.--The Liaison may renew a grant under this section for an additional period of 3 years. (g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under this section shall not exceed 70 percent of the costs of the activities carried out under this section. (h) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities conducted under this section and the effects of such activities on food loss and waste reduction nationally. (i) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a research center or nonprofit organization described in section 224(c) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)). (j) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. <all>

National Food Waste Reduction Act

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes.

National Food Waste Reduction Act

Rep. Axne, Cynthia

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This bill requires the Department of Agriculture's Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison to establish a Food Waste Research Program in partnership with five regional institutions of higher education. The program must focus on food waste reduction and food recovery issues on a national, regional, and local level and support certain areas of study, such as the diversion of surplus food to those in need and the use of food waste for environmental purposes. The program must share best practices for food waste reduction with governmental entities, agriculture organizations, farmers, and other relevant entities, and must post research and resources on its website. The bill also establishes a grant program for research centers and nonprofits to support other cooperative efforts relating to food loss and waste reduction.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Food Waste Reduction Act''. 2. FOOD WASTE RESEARCH PROGRAM. (2) Areas of study.--In carrying out the duties listed in subsection (a), the Liaison and the regional partner institutions shall consider the following areas of study: (A) Reducing the volume of surplus food produced. (D) Utilizing food waste to create renewable energy sources. (B) Plan.--A regional partner institution may not receive any funding for any facility upgrade under subparagraph (A), unless-- (i) the regional partner institution submits to the Liaison a plan detailing the type of facility construction or improvements to take place (including any land acquisition, engineering, design, and staffing and equipment needs, in addition to other information as required by the Liaison); and (ii) the Liaison approves such plan. (E) Wage rate requirements.--A construction activity carried out pursuant to this section shall meet Federal prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of part A of subtitle II of title 40, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the ``Davis-Bacon Act''). (4) Food waste research program website.--The Liaison shall establish a website that shall contain at least the following information: (A) Key findings and best practices. (B) A list of collaborations and partnerships carried out pursuant to this section. (D) The location and contact information for regional partner institutions. (E) Federal, State, local, and regionally specific public research, data, education, and policy recommendations that shall be updated in a timely manner with new information. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 3. GRANTS TO RESEARCH CENTERS OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 6924(c)) with such eligible entities to carry out the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. (3) The experience of such applicant in developing high- impact food loss reduction and recovery programs and resources at the State, Tribal, regional, or national scale. (4) Previous collaboration of such applicant with other food loss reduction and recovery focused organizations in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. (5) Any other information that the Liaison shall require. (d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. (g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under this section shall not exceed 70 percent of the costs of the activities carried out under this section. (h) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities conducted under this section and the effects of such activities on food loss and waste reduction nationally. 6924(c)).

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Food Waste Reduction Act''. 2. FOOD WASTE RESEARCH PROGRAM. (2) Areas of study.--In carrying out the duties listed in subsection (a), the Liaison and the regional partner institutions shall consider the following areas of study: (A) Reducing the volume of surplus food produced. (B) Plan.--A regional partner institution may not receive any funding for any facility upgrade under subparagraph (A), unless-- (i) the regional partner institution submits to the Liaison a plan detailing the type of facility construction or improvements to take place (including any land acquisition, engineering, design, and staffing and equipment needs, in addition to other information as required by the Liaison); and (ii) the Liaison approves such plan. (D) The location and contact information for regional partner institutions. (E) Federal, State, local, and regionally specific public research, data, education, and policy recommendations that shall be updated in a timely manner with new information. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 3. GRANTS TO RESEARCH CENTERS OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 6924(c)) with such eligible entities to carry out the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. (4) Previous collaboration of such applicant with other food loss reduction and recovery focused organizations in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. (5) Any other information that the Liaison shall require. (d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. (g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under this section shall not exceed 70 percent of the costs of the activities carried out under this section. (h) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities conducted under this section and the effects of such activities on food loss and waste reduction nationally. 6924(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 ``National Food Waste Reduction Act''. 2. FOOD WASTE RESEARCH PROGRAM. (b) Food Waste Research Program Requirements.-- (1) Duties.--In carrying out the Program, the Liaison, in partnership with the 5 regional partner institutions selected under subsection (c), shall-- (A) plan, conduct, and arrange for public research, data, education, and recommendations within the areas of study specified in paragraph (2), as such areas relate to food waste reduction and food recovery issues nationwide, regionally, and locally; (B) carry out the activities of the Program within a variety of regions in the United States, which are identified and categorized by the Liaison based on the specific food recovery and food waste reduction issues of such regions; (C) identify areas to increase efficiency in the allocation of resources, coordination, cooperation, and consolidation of efforts as they relate to local, statewide, Tribal, regional, and Federal food recovery and food waste reduction efforts; (D) create a Program website, as described in paragraph (4), to disseminate information to the public; and (E) collaborate with other colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations in the regions selected by the Liaison that have demonstrated capability for research, information dissemination, and professional training in order to develop regional networks that are knowledgeable in food waste reduction issues. (2) Areas of study.--In carrying out the duties listed in subsection (a), the Liaison and the regional partner institutions shall consider the following areas of study: (A) Reducing the volume of surplus food produced. (C) Diverting food unusable for purposes of subparagraph (B) to feed animals. (D) Utilizing food waste to create renewable energy sources. (B) Plan.--A regional partner institution may not receive any funding for any facility upgrade under subparagraph (A), unless-- (i) the regional partner institution submits to the Liaison a plan detailing the type of facility construction or improvements to take place (including any land acquisition, engineering, design, and staffing and equipment needs, in addition to other information as required by the Liaison); and (ii) the Liaison approves such plan. (E) Wage rate requirements.--A construction activity carried out pursuant to this section shall meet Federal prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of part A of subtitle II of title 40, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the ``Davis-Bacon Act''). (4) Food waste research program website.--The Liaison shall establish a website that shall contain at least the following information: (A) Key findings and best practices. (B) A list of collaborations and partnerships carried out pursuant to this section. (D) The location and contact information for regional partner institutions. (E) Federal, State, local, and regionally specific public research, data, education, and policy recommendations that shall be updated in a timely manner with new information. (F) Tools for tracking reduction efforts and measuring food waste production. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 3. GRANTS TO RESEARCH CENTERS OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 6924(c)) with such eligible entities to carry out the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. (3) The experience of such applicant in developing high- impact food loss reduction and recovery programs and resources at the State, Tribal, regional, or national scale. (4) Previous collaboration of such applicant with other food loss reduction and recovery focused organizations in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. (5) Any other information that the Liaison shall require. (d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. (g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under this section shall not exceed 70 percent of the costs of the activities carried out under this section. (h) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities conducted under this section and the effects of such activities on food loss and waste reduction nationally. 6924(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 ``National Food Waste Reduction Act''. 2. FOOD WASTE RESEARCH PROGRAM. (b) Food Waste Research Program Requirements.-- (1) Duties.--In carrying out the Program, the Liaison, in partnership with the 5 regional partner institutions selected under subsection (c), shall-- (A) plan, conduct, and arrange for public research, data, education, and recommendations within the areas of study specified in paragraph (2), as such areas relate to food waste reduction and food recovery issues nationwide, regionally, and locally; (B) carry out the activities of the Program within a variety of regions in the United States, which are identified and categorized by the Liaison based on the specific food recovery and food waste reduction issues of such regions; (C) identify areas to increase efficiency in the allocation of resources, coordination, cooperation, and consolidation of efforts as they relate to local, statewide, Tribal, regional, and Federal food recovery and food waste reduction efforts; (D) create a Program website, as described in paragraph (4), to disseminate information to the public; and (E) collaborate with other colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations in the regions selected by the Liaison that have demonstrated capability for research, information dissemination, and professional training in order to develop regional networks that are knowledgeable in food waste reduction issues. (2) Areas of study.--In carrying out the duties listed in subsection (a), the Liaison and the regional partner institutions shall consider the following areas of study: (A) Reducing the volume of surplus food produced. (B) Feeding individuals in need to utilize excess food, including through the use of donations of surplus food. (C) Diverting food unusable for purposes of subparagraph (B) to feed animals. (D) Utilizing food waste to create renewable energy sources. (E) Composting food waste to create nutrient rich soil. (B) Plan.--A regional partner institution may not receive any funding for any facility upgrade under subparagraph (A), unless-- (i) the regional partner institution submits to the Liaison a plan detailing the type of facility construction or improvements to take place (including any land acquisition, engineering, design, and staffing and equipment needs, in addition to other information as required by the Liaison); and (ii) the Liaison approves such plan. (D) Matching funds for operating expenses.--A regional partner institution shall be required to provide at least a 30 percent non-Federal cost share for all Program operating expenses related to such regional partner institution. (E) Wage rate requirements.--A construction activity carried out pursuant to this section shall meet Federal prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of part A of subtitle II of title 40, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the ``Davis-Bacon Act''). (4) Food waste research program website.--The Liaison shall establish a website that shall contain at least the following information: (A) Key findings and best practices. (B) A list of collaborations and partnerships carried out pursuant to this section. (C) Annual reports and other pertinent information on the duties of the Program. (D) The location and contact information for regional partner institutions. (E) Federal, State, local, and regionally specific public research, data, education, and policy recommendations that shall be updated in a timely manner with new information. (F) Tools for tracking reduction efforts and measuring food waste production. (3) Eligible sub-awardees.--A State, Tribal, or local government, local educational agency, agricultural or commodity organization, farmer, or other organization focused on food waste prevention may serve as an eligible sub-awardee of a regional partner institution if the entity meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2). (4) Employment status.--Members of regional partner institutions shall not be considered Federal employees for any purpose. (2) Liaison report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and publish on the Program website an annual report containing a compilation of the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information relating to the Program. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 3. GRANTS TO RESEARCH CENTERS OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. 6924(c)) with such eligible entities to carry out the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. (c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. (3) The experience of such applicant in developing high- impact food loss reduction and recovery programs and resources at the State, Tribal, regional, or national scale. (4) Previous collaboration of such applicant with other food loss reduction and recovery focused organizations in the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. (5) Any other information that the Liaison shall require. (d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. (g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under this section shall not exceed 70 percent of the costs of the activities carried out under this section. (h) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities conducted under this section and the effects of such activities on food loss and waste reduction nationally. 6924(c)).

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison of the Department of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the ``Liaison'') shall establish a partnership with 5 regional partner institutions, selected under subsection (c), to carry out a Food Waste Research Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program''). 2) Areas of study.--In carrying out the duties listed in subsection (a), the Liaison and the regional partner institutions shall consider the following areas of study: (A) Reducing the volume of surplus food produced. ( B) Feeding individuals in need to utilize excess food, including through the use of donations of surplus food. (C) Diverting food unusable for purposes of subparagraph (B) to feed animals. ( 3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--The Liaison may make funds available under this section to improve the facilities of the regional partner institutions to a level that meets the requirements of the role of a regional partner institution. ( (E) Wage rate requirements.--A construction activity carried out pursuant to this section shall meet Federal prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of part A of subtitle II of title 40, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the ``Davis-Bacon Act''). ( C) Annual reports and other pertinent information on the duties of the Program. ( 3) Eligible sub-awardees.--A State, Tribal, or local government, local educational agency, agricultural or commodity organization, farmer, or other organization focused on food waste prevention may serve as an eligible sub-awardee of a regional partner institution if the entity meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2). ( 4) Employment status.--Members of regional partner institutions shall not be considered Federal employees for any purpose. e) Information Collection and Dissemination.-- (1) Report of regional partner institutions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the regional partnership institutions shall submit to the Liaison a report containing the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information carried out under the Program. ( 2) Liaison report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and publish on the Program website an annual report containing a compilation of the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information relating to the Program. (3) Review of report.--The Liaison shall review the annual report from the regional partner institutions to ensure that funds are being used efficiently according to the duties of the Program and that the Program is producing utilizable public research, data, education, and recommendations related to food waste and food waste reduction issues. ( b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Liaison an application at such time and in such manner as the Liaison may require. (c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. ( 3) The experience of such applicant in developing high- impact food loss reduction and recovery programs and resources at the State, Tribal, regional, or national scale. ( (h) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities conducted under this section and the effects of such activities on food loss and waste reduction nationally. ( i) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a research center or nonprofit organization described in section 224(c) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)). (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison of the Department of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the ``Liaison'') shall establish a partnership with 5 regional partner institutions, selected under subsection (c), to carry out a Food Waste Research Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program''). ( (C) Diverting food unusable for purposes of subparagraph (B) to feed animals. ( E) Composting food waste to create nutrient rich soil. ( B) Plan.--A regional partner institution may not receive any funding for any facility upgrade under subparagraph (A), unless-- (i) the regional partner institution submits to the Liaison a plan detailing the type of facility construction or improvements to take place (including any land acquisition, engineering, design, and staffing and equipment needs, in addition to other information as required by the Liaison); and (ii) the Liaison approves such plan. ( (F) Tools for tracking reduction efforts and measuring food waste production. ( c) Selection of Regional Partner Institutions.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Liaison shall select 5 regional partner institutions to partner with to carry out the requirements of the Program. ( (e) Information Collection and Dissemination.-- (1) Report of regional partner institutions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the regional partnership institutions shall submit to the Liaison a report containing the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information carried out under the Program. ( b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Liaison an application at such time and in such manner as the Liaison may require. (c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. ( d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)) to accomplish the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. ( g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under this section shall not exceed 70 percent of the costs of the activities carried out under this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison of the Department of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the ``Liaison'') shall establish a partnership with 5 regional partner institutions, selected under subsection (c), to carry out a Food Waste Research Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program''). ( (C) Diverting food unusable for purposes of subparagraph (B) to feed animals. ( E) Composting food waste to create nutrient rich soil. ( B) Plan.--A regional partner institution may not receive any funding for any facility upgrade under subparagraph (A), unless-- (i) the regional partner institution submits to the Liaison a plan detailing the type of facility construction or improvements to take place (including any land acquisition, engineering, design, and staffing and equipment needs, in addition to other information as required by the Liaison); and (ii) the Liaison approves such plan. ( (F) Tools for tracking reduction efforts and measuring food waste production. ( c) Selection of Regional Partner Institutions.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Liaison shall select 5 regional partner institutions to partner with to carry out the requirements of the Program. ( (e) Information Collection and Dissemination.-- (1) Report of regional partner institutions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the regional partnership institutions shall submit to the Liaison a report containing the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information carried out under the Program. ( b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Liaison an application at such time and in such manner as the Liaison may require. (c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. ( d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)) to accomplish the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. ( g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under this section shall not exceed 70 percent of the costs of the activities carried out under this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison of the Department of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the ``Liaison'') shall establish a partnership with 5 regional partner institutions, selected under subsection (c), to carry out a Food Waste Research Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program''). 2) Areas of study.--In carrying out the duties listed in subsection (a), the Liaison and the regional partner institutions shall consider the following areas of study: (A) Reducing the volume of surplus food produced. ( B) Feeding individuals in need to utilize excess food, including through the use of donations of surplus food. (C) Diverting food unusable for purposes of subparagraph (B) to feed animals. ( 3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--The Liaison may make funds available under this section to improve the facilities of the regional partner institutions to a level that meets the requirements of the role of a regional partner institution. ( (E) Wage rate requirements.--A construction activity carried out pursuant to this section shall meet Federal prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of part A of subtitle II of title 40, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the ``Davis-Bacon Act''). ( C) Annual reports and other pertinent information on the duties of the Program. ( 3) Eligible sub-awardees.--A State, Tribal, or local government, local educational agency, agricultural or commodity organization, farmer, or other organization focused on food waste prevention may serve as an eligible sub-awardee of a regional partner institution if the entity meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2). ( 4) Employment status.--Members of regional partner institutions shall not be considered Federal employees for any purpose. e) Information Collection and Dissemination.-- (1) Report of regional partner institutions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the regional partnership institutions shall submit to the Liaison a report containing the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information carried out under the Program. ( 2) Liaison report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and publish on the Program website an annual report containing a compilation of the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information relating to the Program. (3) Review of report.--The Liaison shall review the annual report from the regional partner institutions to ensure that funds are being used efficiently according to the duties of the Program and that the Program is producing utilizable public research, data, education, and recommendations related to food waste and food waste reduction issues. ( b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Liaison an application at such time and in such manner as the Liaison may require. (c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. ( 3) The experience of such applicant in developing high- impact food loss reduction and recovery programs and resources at the State, Tribal, regional, or national scale. ( (h) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities conducted under this section and the effects of such activities on food loss and waste reduction nationally. ( i) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a research center or nonprofit organization described in section 224(c) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)). (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison of the Department of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the ``Liaison'') shall establish a partnership with 5 regional partner institutions, selected under subsection (c), to carry out a Food Waste Research Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program''). ( (C) Diverting food unusable for purposes of subparagraph (B) to feed animals. ( E) Composting food waste to create nutrient rich soil. ( B) Plan.--A regional partner institution may not receive any funding for any facility upgrade under subparagraph (A), unless-- (i) the regional partner institution submits to the Liaison a plan detailing the type of facility construction or improvements to take place (including any land acquisition, engineering, design, and staffing and equipment needs, in addition to other information as required by the Liaison); and (ii) the Liaison approves such plan. ( (F) Tools for tracking reduction efforts and measuring food waste production. ( c) Selection of Regional Partner Institutions.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Liaison shall select 5 regional partner institutions to partner with to carry out the requirements of the Program. ( (e) Information Collection and Dissemination.-- (1) Report of regional partner institutions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the regional partnership institutions shall submit to the Liaison a report containing the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information carried out under the Program. ( b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Liaison an application at such time and in such manner as the Liaison may require. (c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. ( d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)) to accomplish the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. ( g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under this section shall not exceed 70 percent of the costs of the activities carried out under this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison of the Department of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the ``Liaison'') shall establish a partnership with 5 regional partner institutions, selected under subsection (c), to carry out a Food Waste Research Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program''). 2) Areas of study.--In carrying out the duties listed in subsection (a), the Liaison and the regional partner institutions shall consider the following areas of study: (A) Reducing the volume of surplus food produced. ( B) Feeding individuals in need to utilize excess food, including through the use of donations of surplus food. (C) Diverting food unusable for purposes of subparagraph (B) to feed animals. ( 3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--The Liaison may make funds available under this section to improve the facilities of the regional partner institutions to a level that meets the requirements of the role of a regional partner institution. ( (E) Wage rate requirements.--A construction activity carried out pursuant to this section shall meet Federal prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of part A of subtitle II of title 40, United States Code, (commonly referred to as the ``Davis-Bacon Act''). ( C) Annual reports and other pertinent information on the duties of the Program. ( 3) Eligible sub-awardees.--A State, Tribal, or local government, local educational agency, agricultural or commodity organization, farmer, or other organization focused on food waste prevention may serve as an eligible sub-awardee of a regional partner institution if the entity meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2). ( 4) Employment status.--Members of regional partner institutions shall not be considered Federal employees for any purpose. e) Information Collection and Dissemination.-- (1) Report of regional partner institutions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the regional partnership institutions shall submit to the Liaison a report containing the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information carried out under the Program. ( 2) Liaison report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and publish on the Program website an annual report containing a compilation of the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information relating to the Program. (3) Review of report.--The Liaison shall review the annual report from the regional partner institutions to ensure that funds are being used efficiently according to the duties of the Program and that the Program is producing utilizable public research, data, education, and recommendations related to food waste and food waste reduction issues. ( b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Liaison an application at such time and in such manner as the Liaison may require. (c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. ( 3) The experience of such applicant in developing high- impact food loss reduction and recovery programs and resources at the State, Tribal, regional, or national scale. ( (h) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Liaison shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities conducted under this section and the effects of such activities on food loss and waste reduction nationally. ( i) Eligible Entity Defined.--The term ``eligible entity'' means a research center or nonprofit organization described in section 224(c) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)). (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--The Food Loss and Waste Reduction Liaison of the Department of Agriculture (in this section referred to as the ``Liaison'') shall establish a partnership with 5 regional partner institutions, selected under subsection (c), to carry out a Food Waste Research Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program''). ( (C) Diverting food unusable for purposes of subparagraph (B) to feed animals. ( E) Composting food waste to create nutrient rich soil. ( B) Plan.--A regional partner institution may not receive any funding for any facility upgrade under subparagraph (A), unless-- (i) the regional partner institution submits to the Liaison a plan detailing the type of facility construction or improvements to take place (including any land acquisition, engineering, design, and staffing and equipment needs, in addition to other information as required by the Liaison); and (ii) the Liaison approves such plan. ( (F) Tools for tracking reduction efforts and measuring food waste production. ( c) Selection of Regional Partner Institutions.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Liaison shall select 5 regional partner institutions to partner with to carry out the requirements of the Program. ( (e) Information Collection and Dissemination.-- (1) Report of regional partner institutions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the regional partnership institutions shall submit to the Liaison a report containing the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information carried out under the Program. ( b) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Liaison an application at such time and in such manner as the Liaison may require. (c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. ( d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)) to accomplish the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. ( g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under this section shall not exceed 70 percent of the costs of the activities carried out under this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes. 3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--The Liaison may make funds available under this section to improve the facilities of the regional partner institutions to a level that meets the requirements of the role of a regional partner institution. ( ( ( 3) Eligible sub-awardees.--A State, Tribal, or local government, local educational agency, agricultural or commodity organization, farmer, or other organization focused on food waste prevention may serve as an eligible sub-awardee of a regional partner institution if the entity meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2). ( e) Information Collection and Dissemination.-- (1) Report of regional partner institutions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the regional partnership institutions shall submit to the Liaison a report containing the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information carried out under the Program. ( (3) Review of report.--The Liaison shall review the annual report from the regional partner institutions to ensure that funds are being used efficiently according to the duties of the Program and that the Program is producing utilizable public research, data, education, and recommendations related to food waste and food waste reduction issues. ( c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes. c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. ( d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such grant to carry out the activities described in subsection (c) of section 224 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6924(c)) to accomplish the duties described in subsection (b) of such section. ( g) Federal Share.--The Federal share of a grant under this section shall not exceed 70 percent of the costs of the activities carried out under this section. (

To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a food waste research and technical assistance program and grant program, and for other purposes. 3) Use of funds.-- (A) In general.--The Liaison may make funds available under this section to improve the facilities of the regional partner institutions to a level that meets the requirements of the role of a regional partner institution. ( ( ( 3) Eligible sub-awardees.--A State, Tribal, or local government, local educational agency, agricultural or commodity organization, farmer, or other organization focused on food waste prevention may serve as an eligible sub-awardee of a regional partner institution if the entity meets the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (2). ( e) Information Collection and Dissemination.-- (1) Report of regional partner institutions.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the regional partnership institutions shall submit to the Liaison a report containing the activities, partnerships, collaborations, Federal policy recommendations, previous and continuing budgets, findings, and any other applicable information carried out under the Program. ( (3) Review of report.--The Liaison shall review the annual report from the regional partner institutions to ensure that funds are being used efficiently according to the duties of the Program and that the Program is producing utilizable public research, data, education, and recommendations related to food waste and food waste reduction issues. ( c) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Liaison shall consider, with respect to each applicant, the following: (1) The alignment of food loss and recovery programs and resources developed by such applicant with the Environmental Protection Agency Food Recovery Hierarchy. (

H.R.6232

Agriculture and Food

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit a report on the potential costs and benefits of its proposed rule governing the importation of live sheep, goats, other ruminants, and products derived from sheep and goats. It also bars USDA from finalizing, implementing, administering, or enforcing the rule until one year after the date that USDA submits the report.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, 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. DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION OF RULE RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF SHEEP AND GOATS AND PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM SHEEP AND GOATS. (a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. Reg. 46619) and dated July 18, 2016. (b) Study and Report.-- (1) Study.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study on the potential costs and benefits of the rule referred to in subsection (a). (B) Contents.--The study required by subparagraph (A) shall assess-- (i) the estimated amount of sheep and goat meat imported into the United States as a result of the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a); (ii) the estimated increase in the number of live sheep and goats imported into the United States as a result of the rule; (iii) the estimated demand for sheep and goat meat in the United States during the 10- year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, disaggregated by region and State; (iv) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economic data and market conditions for imports of sheep and goat meat and live sheep and goats; (v) the potential effects of the rule on-- (I) the supply and prices of live sheep and goats in the United States; (II) producers of and markets for live sheep and goats in the United States, disaggregated by region and State; (III) export opportunities for United States producers of sheep and goat meat; (IV) the competitiveness of the sheep and goat industries in the United States; (V) consumer confidence in sheep and goat meat; (VI) the health of sheep and goat herds in the United States; and (VII) disease outbreaks across species of animals; (vi) the estimated amount of direct payments made by foreign countries to producers of live sheep and goats in such countries as a result of the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a); and (vii) any negative impacts that could result from the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a) not covered by clauses (i) through (vi). (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. (B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. <all>

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes.

Rep. Pfluger, August

R

TX

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to submit a report on the potential costs and benefits of its proposed rule governing the importation of live sheep, goats, other ruminants, and products derived from sheep and goats. It also bars USDA from finalizing, implementing, administering, or enforcing the rule until one year after the date that USDA submits the report.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION OF RULE RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF SHEEP AND GOATS AND PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM SHEEP AND GOATS. (a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. Reg. 46619) and dated July 18, 2016. (b) Study and Report.-- (1) Study.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study on the potential costs and benefits of the rule referred to in subsection (a). (B) Contents.--The study required by subparagraph (A) shall assess-- (i) the estimated amount of sheep and goat meat imported into the United States as a result of the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a); (ii) the estimated increase in the number of live sheep and goats imported into the United States as a result of the rule; (iii) the estimated demand for sheep and goat meat in the United States during the 10- year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, disaggregated by region and State; (iv) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economic data and market conditions for imports of sheep and goat meat and live sheep and goats; (v) the potential effects of the rule on-- (I) the supply and prices of live sheep and goats in the United States; (II) producers of and markets for live sheep and goats in the United States, disaggregated by region and State; (III) export opportunities for United States producers of sheep and goat meat; (IV) the competitiveness of the sheep and goat industries in the United States; (V) consumer confidence in sheep and goat meat; (VI) the health of sheep and goat herds in the United States; and (VII) disease outbreaks across species of animals; (vi) the estimated amount of direct payments made by foreign countries to producers of live sheep and goats in such countries as a result of the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a); and (vii) any negative impacts that could result from the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a) not covered by clauses (i) through (vi). (B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION OF RULE RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF SHEEP AND GOATS AND PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM SHEEP AND GOATS. (b) Study and Report.-- (1) Study.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study on the potential costs and benefits of the rule referred to in subsection (a). (B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, 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. DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION OF RULE RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF SHEEP AND GOATS AND PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM SHEEP AND GOATS. (a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. Reg. 46619) and dated July 18, 2016. (b) Study and Report.-- (1) Study.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study on the potential costs and benefits of the rule referred to in subsection (a). (B) Contents.--The study required by subparagraph (A) shall assess-- (i) the estimated amount of sheep and goat meat imported into the United States as a result of the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a); (ii) the estimated increase in the number of live sheep and goats imported into the United States as a result of the rule; (iii) the estimated demand for sheep and goat meat in the United States during the 10- year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, disaggregated by region and State; (iv) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economic data and market conditions for imports of sheep and goat meat and live sheep and goats; (v) the potential effects of the rule on-- (I) the supply and prices of live sheep and goats in the United States; (II) producers of and markets for live sheep and goats in the United States, disaggregated by region and State; (III) export opportunities for United States producers of sheep and goat meat; (IV) the competitiveness of the sheep and goat industries in the United States; (V) consumer confidence in sheep and goat meat; (VI) the health of sheep and goat herds in the United States; and (VII) disease outbreaks across species of animals; (vi) the estimated amount of direct payments made by foreign countries to producers of live sheep and goats in such countries as a result of the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a); and (vii) any negative impacts that could result from the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a) not covered by clauses (i) through (vi). (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. (B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. <all>

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, 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. DELAYED IMPLEMENTATION OF RULE RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF SHEEP AND GOATS AND PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM SHEEP AND GOATS. (a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. Reg. 46619) and dated July 18, 2016. (b) Study and Report.-- (1) Study.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a study on the potential costs and benefits of the rule referred to in subsection (a). (B) Contents.--The study required by subparagraph (A) shall assess-- (i) the estimated amount of sheep and goat meat imported into the United States as a result of the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a); (ii) the estimated increase in the number of live sheep and goats imported into the United States as a result of the rule; (iii) the estimated demand for sheep and goat meat in the United States during the 10- year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, disaggregated by region and State; (iv) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economic data and market conditions for imports of sheep and goat meat and live sheep and goats; (v) the potential effects of the rule on-- (I) the supply and prices of live sheep and goats in the United States; (II) producers of and markets for live sheep and goats in the United States, disaggregated by region and State; (III) export opportunities for United States producers of sheep and goat meat; (IV) the competitiveness of the sheep and goat industries in the United States; (V) consumer confidence in sheep and goat meat; (VI) the health of sheep and goat herds in the United States; and (VII) disease outbreaks across species of animals; (vi) the estimated amount of direct payments made by foreign countries to producers of live sheep and goats in such countries as a result of the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a); and (vii) any negative impacts that could result from the implementation of the rule referred to in subsection (a) not covered by clauses (i) through (vi). (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. (B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives. <all>

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. ( B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. 2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. (B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. 2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. (B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. ( B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. 2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. (B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. ( B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. 2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. (B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. ( B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. 2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. (B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

To delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes. a) In General.--During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 1 year after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection (b), the Secretary of Agriculture, and any other Federal official, may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Importation of Sheep, Goats, and Certain Other Ruminants'' (81 Fed. (2) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to the committees specified in subparagraph (B) a report that includes-- (i) an analysis of the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1); and (ii) recommendations for changes to the rule referred to in subsection (a) to eliminate or mitigate any negative effects of the implementation of the rule. ( B) Committees specified.--The committees specified in this subparagraph are-- (i) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Finance, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (ii) the Committee on Agriculture, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives.

H.R.9668

Taxation

School Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act or the SIFIA Act This bill allows a new tax credit for the issuance of school infrastructure finance and innovation bonds (SIFIA bonds). The bill defines SIFIA bonds as any bond issue if 100% of the project proceeds of such issue are to be used for the design, construction, expansion, renovation, furnishing, or equipping of qualified school facilities.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``School Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act'' or the ``SIFIA Act''. SEC. 2. SIFIA BONDS. (a) In General.--Part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subpart: ``Subpart K--SIFIA Bonds ``Sec. 54BB. SIFIA bonds. ``SEC. 54BB. SIFIA BONDS. ``(a) In General.--If a taxpayer holds a SIFIA bond on one or more interest payment dates of the bond during any taxable year, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of the credits determined under subsection (b) with respect to such dates. ``(b) Amount of Credit.--The amount of the credit determined under this subsection with respect to any interest payment date for a SIFIA bond is 100 percent of the amount of interest payable by the issuer with respect to such date. ``(c) Limitation Based on Amount of Tax.-- ``(1) In general.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess of-- ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this part (other than subpart C and this subpart). ``(2) Carryover of unused credit.--If the credit allowable under subsection (a) exceeds the limitation imposed by paragraph (1) for such taxable year, such excess shall be carried to the succeeding taxable year and added to the credit allowable under subsection (a) for such taxable year (determined before the application of paragraph (1) for such succeeding taxable year). ``(d) Interest Payment Date.--For purposes of this section, the term `interest payment date' means any date on which the holder of record of the SIFIA bond is entitled to a payment of interest under such bond. ``(e) Sifia Bonds.-- ``(1) In general.--For purposes of this section, the term `SIFIA bond' means any bond issued as part of an issue if-- ``(A) 100 percent of the available project proceeds of such issue are to be used for the design, construction, expansion, renovation, furnishing, or equipping of qualified school facilities (as defined in paragraph (5) of this subsection) pursuant to an agreement under which a private, for-profit entity agrees with a State or local educational agency-- ``(i) to construct, expand, or renovate one or more buildings constituting the qualified school facilities (together with any related design, furnishing, and equipping of such buildings), ``(ii) to operate the facilities at least until the date the facilities are first placed in service and operating substantially at their design level, and ``(iii) at or before the end of the agreement, to transfer the facilities to such agency for no additional consideration, ``(B) all buildings whose construction, expansion, or renovations is included in the qualified school facilities being financed with proceeds of a SIFIA bond are reasonably expected to be net-zero energy buildings as defined in section 410(20) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17061(20), treating school buildings as `commercial buildings' for purposes of that section), ``(C) the interest on such bond would (but for this section and section 141) be excludable from gross income under section 103, ``(D) the issuer designates such bond as a SIFIA bond for purposes of this subsection, ``(E) the bond is not issued with more than a de minimis amount of premium (determined under rules similar to the rules of section 1273(a)(3)) over the stated principal amount of the bond, ``(F) the issue of which such bond is a part satisfies the expenditure period requirements of paragraph (2), and ``(G) the bond is issued before January 1, 2027. ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. ``(B) Failure to spend required amount of bond proceeds within 6 years.--To the extent that less than 100 percent of the available project proceeds of the issue are expended at the close of the period described in subparagraph (A) with respect to such issue, the issuer shall redeem all of the nonqualified bonds within 90 days after the end of such period. For purposes of this paragraph, the amount of the nonqualified bonds required to be redeemed shall be determined in the same manner as under section 141. ``(3) Limitation on amount of sifia bonds designated.-- ``(A) Overall limitation.--The maximum aggregate face amount of SIFIA bonds issued under this subsection that may be designated under subparagraph (2)(D) is $200,000,000,000. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. As used in this section, the term `rural area' means any area which is-- ``(i) outside of a metropolitan statistical area (as such area is defined by the Secretary of Commerce), or ``(ii) determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, to be a rural area. ``(4) Allocation of limitation.--The authority to issue SIFIA bonds within the limitations set forth in paragraph (3) shall be allocated by the Secretary to prospective issuers on a first come-first served basis, under rules to be prescribed by the Secretary, provided that-- ``(A) no issuer (together with any entities that would be aggregated with such issuer under section 265(b)(3)(E)) shall be allocated the authority to issue more than $15,000,000,000 in aggregate face amount of SIFIA bonds under this subsection, ``(B) an issuer applying for an allocation shall certify (based on the certifications of any conduit borrower of bond proceeds where applicable) that it reasonably expects to commence the project to be financed with proceeds of the bonds within 6 months of the issue date of the bonds, and to expend all of the available project proceeds within 6 years of the issue date of the bonds, ``(C) in making such allocations, the Secretary shall give preference to the financing of projects that are reasonably expected to be commenced and completed as early as possible, based on definite, non-contingent plans and arrangements to proceed as expeditiously as possible with the construction, expansion, or renovation of the project facilities upon the receipt of financing, and ``(D) in making such allocations, the Secretary shall also give preference to the financing of projects for which either (i) at least 10 percent of the equity investment is provided by one or more preferred concerns, (ii) the general contractor is a preferred concern, or (iii) at least 30 percent of the amounts paid to building trade subcontractors will be paid to subcontractors that are preferred concerns. ``(5) Qualified school facilities.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified school facilities' means one or more school buildings for a public elementary school or public secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(6) Preferred concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `preferred concern' means either a small business concern, a minority owned concern, or a woman owned concern. ``(7) Small business concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small business concern' means an entity determined to be a small business concern under 15 U.S.C. 632(a). ``(8) Minority owned.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `minority owned' with respect to an entity means an entity not less than 51 percent of which is owned by 1 or more individuals who are citizens of the United States and who are Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, Puerto Rican, Native American, or Alaska Native. ``(9) Woman owned.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `woman owned' with respect to an entity means an entity not less than 51 percent of which is owned by 1 or more women. ``(f) Other Applicable Rules.-- ``(1) Interest includible in gross income.--For purposes of this title, interest on any SIFIA bond shall be includible in gross income. ``(2) Credit treated as interest.--For purposes of this subtitle, the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be treated as interest which is includible in gross income. ``(3) S corporations and partnerships.--In the case of a tax credit bond held by an S corporation or partnership, the allocation of credit allowed by this section to the shareholders of such corporation or partners of such partnership shall be treated as a distribution. ``(4) Bonds held by real estate investment trusts.--If any qualified tax credit bond is held by a real estate investment trust the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be allowed to beneficiaries of such trust (and any gross income included under paragraph (2) with respect to such credit shall be distributed to such beneficiaries) under procedures prescribed by the Secretary (similar to the procedures prescribed by the Secretary under section 54A(h) (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 115-97)). ``(5) Credits may be stripped.--Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary (similar to regulations prescribed under section 54A(i) (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 115-97))-- ``(A) In general.--There may be a separation (including at issuance) of the ownership of a qualified tax credit bond and the entitlement to the credit under this section with respect to such bond. In case of any such separation, the credit under this section shall be allowed to the person who on the credit allowance date holds the instrument evidencing the entitlement to the credit and not to the holder of the bond. ``(B) Certain rules to apply.--In the case of a separation described in subparagraph (A), the rules of section 1286 shall apply to the qualified tax credit bond as if it were a stripped bond and to the credit under this section as if it were a stripped coupon. ``(6) Not treated as federally guaranteed.--For purposes of section 149(b), a SIFIA bond shall not be treated as federally guaranteed by reason of the credit allowed under subsection (g). ``(7) Yield determination.--For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond shall be determined without regard to the credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(8) Maximum interest rate.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the rate of interest payable on any bond which is part of such issue is no greater than the rate which the Secretary estimates will permit the issuance of each such bond with a specified maturity or redemption date without discount and without interest cost to the issuer. The applicable interest rate with respect to any such bond shall be determined as of the first day on which there is a binding, written contract for the sale or exchange of the bond. ``(9) Maturity limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the maturity of any bond which is part of such issue does not exceed the maximum term determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). ``(B) Maximum term.--During each calendar month, the Secretary shall determine the maximum term permitted under this paragraph for bonds issued during the following calendar month. Such maximum term shall be the term which the Secretary estimates will result in the present value of the obligation to repay the principal on the bond being equal to 20 percent of the face amount of such bond. Such present value shall be determined using as a discount rate the average annual interest rate of tax-exempt obligations having a term of 10 years or more which are issued during the month. If the term as so determined is not a multiple of a whole year, such term shall be rounded to the next highest whole year. ``(10) Depreciation.--If the school facilities financed with proceeds of SIFIA bonds are owned by a person otherwise entitled to allowance for depreciation with respect to such facility, that person may make an irrevocable election (binding on any successors in interest) not to claim depreciation with respect to the property financed with proceeds of the SIFIA bonds for so long as the issue of which such bonds are a part is outstanding. Such election shall be deemed to have been made if the person fails to claim depreciation with respect to the property in the first tax return filed by the person in which such depreciation could have been claimed. To the extent the person elects not to claim depreciation under this paragraph, the basis of the financed property shall not be reduced under section 1016 or otherwise for the depreciation that could have been claimed. ``(g) Direct-Pay Credit Payments.-- ``(1) Election.--In lieu of the tax credits otherwise provided for under this section, the issuer of a SIFIA bond may elect to be allowed a credit with respect to each interest payment under such bond, which shall be payable by the Secretary in the amounts and at the times set forth in paragraph (2). ``(2) Amount and timing of credit payments.--The Secretary shall pay (contemporaneously with each interest payment date under such bond) to the issuer of such bond (or to any person who makes interest payments on behalf of the issuer) 100 percent of the interest payable under such bond on such date. ``(3) Election.--The election under paragraph (1) shall be made in writing before the first interest payment date with respect to the bond in such form and manner as the Secretary shall prescribe. Such election, once made, shall be irrevocable. ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. ``(B) Any payments made under this subsection shall not be includible as income for purposes of this title. ``(C) The deduction otherwise allowable under this title with respect to interest paid under such bond shall be reduced by the amount of the payment made under this subsection with respect to that interest. ``(D) For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond for which credit payments have been elected under this subsection shall be reduced by the amount of such credit payments.''. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of subparts for part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subpart k--sifia bonds''. (c) Direct Purchases of SIFIA Bonds.--The Secretary shall purchase SIFIA bonds that the issuer is otherwise unable to sell, subject to procedures and credit standards to be established by the Secretary, which standards and procedures shall be similar to those applicable to loans made under lines of credit under section 1503 of the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 1998 (23 U.S.C. 184). (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to obligations issued after December 31, 2021. <all>

SIFIA Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds.

SIFIA Act School Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act

Rep. Sewell, Terri A.

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This bill allows a new tax credit for the issuance of school infrastructure finance and innovation bonds (SIFIA bonds). The bill defines SIFIA bonds as any bond issue if 100% of the project proceeds of such issue are to be used for the design, construction, expansion, renovation, furnishing, or equipping of qualified school facilities.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 54BB. SIFIA BONDS. ``(b) Amount of Credit.--The amount of the credit determined under this subsection with respect to any interest payment date for a SIFIA bond is 100 percent of the amount of interest payable by the issuer with respect to such date. ``(2) Carryover of unused credit.--If the credit allowable under subsection (a) exceeds the limitation imposed by paragraph (1) for such taxable year, such excess shall be carried to the succeeding taxable year and added to the credit allowable under subsection (a) for such taxable year (determined before the application of paragraph (1) for such succeeding taxable year). ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. As used in this section, the term `rural area' means any area which is-- ``(i) outside of a metropolitan statistical area (as such area is defined by the Secretary of Commerce), or ``(ii) determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, to be a rural area. ``(5) Qualified school facilities.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified school facilities' means one or more school buildings for a public elementary school or public secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(6) Preferred concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `preferred concern' means either a small business concern, a minority owned concern, or a woman owned concern. ``(2) Credit treated as interest.--For purposes of this subtitle, the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be treated as interest which is includible in gross income. ``(3) S corporations and partnerships.--In the case of a tax credit bond held by an S corporation or partnership, the allocation of credit allowed by this section to the shareholders of such corporation or partners of such partnership shall be treated as a distribution. ``(9) Maturity limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the maturity of any bond which is part of such issue does not exceed the maximum term determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). Such present value shall be determined using as a discount rate the average annual interest rate of tax-exempt obligations having a term of 10 years or more which are issued during the month. Such election shall be deemed to have been made if the person fails to claim depreciation with respect to the property in the first tax return filed by the person in which such depreciation could have been claimed. Such election, once made, shall be irrevocable. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of subparts for part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subpart k--sifia bonds''.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. SIFIA BONDS. ``(b) Amount of Credit.--The amount of the credit determined under this subsection with respect to any interest payment date for a SIFIA bond is 100 percent of the amount of interest payable by the issuer with respect to such date. ``(2) Carryover of unused credit.--If the credit allowable under subsection (a) exceeds the limitation imposed by paragraph (1) for such taxable year, such excess shall be carried to the succeeding taxable year and added to the credit allowable under subsection (a) for such taxable year (determined before the application of paragraph (1) for such succeeding taxable year). As used in this section, the term `rural area' means any area which is-- ``(i) outside of a metropolitan statistical area (as such area is defined by the Secretary of Commerce), or ``(ii) determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, to be a rural area. ``(5) Qualified school facilities.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified school facilities' means one or more school buildings for a public elementary school or public secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(6) Preferred concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `preferred concern' means either a small business concern, a minority owned concern, or a woman owned concern. ``(2) Credit treated as interest.--For purposes of this subtitle, the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be treated as interest which is includible in gross income. ``(9) Maturity limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the maturity of any bond which is part of such issue does not exceed the maximum term determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). Such election shall be deemed to have been made if the person fails to claim depreciation with respect to the property in the first tax return filed by the person in which such depreciation could have been claimed. Such election, once made, shall be irrevocable.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 54BB. SIFIA BONDS. ``(b) Amount of Credit.--The amount of the credit determined under this subsection with respect to any interest payment date for a SIFIA bond is 100 percent of the amount of interest payable by the issuer with respect to such date. ``(2) Carryover of unused credit.--If the credit allowable under subsection (a) exceeds the limitation imposed by paragraph (1) for such taxable year, such excess shall be carried to the succeeding taxable year and added to the credit allowable under subsection (a) for such taxable year (determined before the application of paragraph (1) for such succeeding taxable year). ``(B) Failure to spend required amount of bond proceeds within 6 years.--To the extent that less than 100 percent of the available project proceeds of the issue are expended at the close of the period described in subparagraph (A) with respect to such issue, the issuer shall redeem all of the nonqualified bonds within 90 days after the end of such period. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. As used in this section, the term `rural area' means any area which is-- ``(i) outside of a metropolitan statistical area (as such area is defined by the Secretary of Commerce), or ``(ii) determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, to be a rural area. ``(5) Qualified school facilities.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified school facilities' means one or more school buildings for a public elementary school or public secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(6) Preferred concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `preferred concern' means either a small business concern, a minority owned concern, or a woman owned concern. ``(8) Minority owned.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `minority owned' with respect to an entity means an entity not less than 51 percent of which is owned by 1 or more individuals who are citizens of the United States and who are Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, Puerto Rican, Native American, or Alaska Native. ``(2) Credit treated as interest.--For purposes of this subtitle, the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be treated as interest which is includible in gross income. ``(3) S corporations and partnerships.--In the case of a tax credit bond held by an S corporation or partnership, the allocation of credit allowed by this section to the shareholders of such corporation or partners of such partnership shall be treated as a distribution. ``(5) Credits may be stripped.--Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary (similar to regulations prescribed under section 54A(i) (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 115-97))-- ``(A) In general.--There may be a separation (including at issuance) of the ownership of a qualified tax credit bond and the entitlement to the credit under this section with respect to such bond. ``(9) Maturity limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the maturity of any bond which is part of such issue does not exceed the maximum term determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). Such present value shall be determined using as a discount rate the average annual interest rate of tax-exempt obligations having a term of 10 years or more which are issued during the month. Such election shall be deemed to have been made if the person fails to claim depreciation with respect to the property in the first tax return filed by the person in which such depreciation could have been claimed. Such election, once made, shall be irrevocable. ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of subparts for part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subpart k--sifia bonds''.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 54BB. SIFIA BONDS. ``(b) Amount of Credit.--The amount of the credit determined under this subsection with respect to any interest payment date for a SIFIA bond is 100 percent of the amount of interest payable by the issuer with respect to such date. ``(2) Carryover of unused credit.--If the credit allowable under subsection (a) exceeds the limitation imposed by paragraph (1) for such taxable year, such excess shall be carried to the succeeding taxable year and added to the credit allowable under subsection (a) for such taxable year (determined before the application of paragraph (1) for such succeeding taxable year). ``(B) Failure to spend required amount of bond proceeds within 6 years.--To the extent that less than 100 percent of the available project proceeds of the issue are expended at the close of the period described in subparagraph (A) with respect to such issue, the issuer shall redeem all of the nonqualified bonds within 90 days after the end of such period. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. As used in this section, the term `rural area' means any area which is-- ``(i) outside of a metropolitan statistical area (as such area is defined by the Secretary of Commerce), or ``(ii) determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, to be a rural area. ``(5) Qualified school facilities.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified school facilities' means one or more school buildings for a public elementary school or public secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(6) Preferred concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `preferred concern' means either a small business concern, a minority owned concern, or a woman owned concern. 632(a). ``(8) Minority owned.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `minority owned' with respect to an entity means an entity not less than 51 percent of which is owned by 1 or more individuals who are citizens of the United States and who are Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, African American, Hispanic, Puerto Rican, Native American, or Alaska Native. ``(2) Credit treated as interest.--For purposes of this subtitle, the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be treated as interest which is includible in gross income. ``(3) S corporations and partnerships.--In the case of a tax credit bond held by an S corporation or partnership, the allocation of credit allowed by this section to the shareholders of such corporation or partners of such partnership shall be treated as a distribution. ``(5) Credits may be stripped.--Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary (similar to regulations prescribed under section 54A(i) (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 115-97))-- ``(A) In general.--There may be a separation (including at issuance) of the ownership of a qualified tax credit bond and the entitlement to the credit under this section with respect to such bond. ``(7) Yield determination.--For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond shall be determined without regard to the credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(9) Maturity limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the maturity of any bond which is part of such issue does not exceed the maximum term determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). Such present value shall be determined using as a discount rate the average annual interest rate of tax-exempt obligations having a term of 10 years or more which are issued during the month. Such election shall be deemed to have been made if the person fails to claim depreciation with respect to the property in the first tax return filed by the person in which such depreciation could have been claimed. To the extent the person elects not to claim depreciation under this paragraph, the basis of the financed property shall not be reduced under section 1016 or otherwise for the depreciation that could have been claimed. Such election, once made, shall be irrevocable. ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. (b) Clerical Amendments.--The table of subparts for part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``subpart k--sifia bonds''. 184).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. ``(a) In General.--If a taxpayer holds a SIFIA bond on one or more interest payment dates of the bond during any taxable year, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of the credits determined under subsection (b) with respect to such dates. ``(c) Limitation Based on Amount of Tax.-- ``(1) In general.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess of-- ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this part (other than subpart C and this subpart). ``(2) Carryover of unused credit.--If the credit allowable under subsection (a) exceeds the limitation imposed by paragraph (1) for such taxable year, such excess shall be carried to the succeeding taxable year and added to the credit allowable under subsection (a) for such taxable year (determined before the application of paragraph (1) for such succeeding taxable year). ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. ``(B) Failure to spend required amount of bond proceeds within 6 years.--To the extent that less than 100 percent of the available project proceeds of the issue are expended at the close of the period described in subparagraph (A) with respect to such issue, the issuer shall redeem all of the nonqualified bonds within 90 days after the end of such period. For purposes of this paragraph, the amount of the nonqualified bonds required to be redeemed shall be determined in the same manner as under section 141. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. ``(5) Qualified school facilities.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified school facilities' means one or more school buildings for a public elementary school or public secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(9) Woman owned.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `woman owned' with respect to an entity means an entity not less than 51 percent of which is owned by 1 or more women. ``(2) Credit treated as interest.--For purposes of this subtitle, the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be treated as interest which is includible in gross income. ``(4) Bonds held by real estate investment trusts.--If any qualified tax credit bond is held by a real estate investment trust the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be allowed to beneficiaries of such trust (and any gross income included under paragraph (2) with respect to such credit shall be distributed to such beneficiaries) under procedures prescribed by the Secretary (similar to the procedures prescribed by the Secretary under section 54A(h) (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 115-97)). In case of any such separation, the credit under this section shall be allowed to the person who on the credit allowance date holds the instrument evidencing the entitlement to the credit and not to the holder of the bond. ``(7) Yield determination.--For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond shall be determined without regard to the credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(9) Maturity limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the maturity of any bond which is part of such issue does not exceed the maximum term determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). ``(10) Depreciation.--If the school facilities financed with proceeds of SIFIA bonds are owned by a person otherwise entitled to allowance for depreciation with respect to such facility, that person may make an irrevocable election (binding on any successors in interest) not to claim depreciation with respect to the property financed with proceeds of the SIFIA bonds for so long as the issue of which such bonds are a part is outstanding. Such election shall be deemed to have been made if the person fails to claim depreciation with respect to the property in the first tax return filed by the person in which such depreciation could have been claimed. ``(3) Election.--The election under paragraph (1) shall be made in writing before the first interest payment date with respect to the bond in such form and manner as the Secretary shall prescribe. ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. ``(D) For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond for which credit payments have been elected under this subsection shall be reduced by the amount of such credit payments.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. ``(c) Limitation Based on Amount of Tax.-- ``(1) In general.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess of-- ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this part (other than subpart C and this subpart). ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. ``(5) Qualified school facilities.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified school facilities' means one or more school buildings for a public elementary school or public secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(6) Preferred concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `preferred concern' means either a small business concern, a minority owned concern, or a woman owned concern. ``(7) Small business concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small business concern' means an entity determined to be a small business concern under 15 U.S.C. 632(a). ``(3) S corporations and partnerships.--In the case of a tax credit bond held by an S corporation or partnership, the allocation of credit allowed by this section to the shareholders of such corporation or partners of such partnership shall be treated as a distribution. In case of any such separation, the credit under this section shall be allowed to the person who on the credit allowance date holds the instrument evidencing the entitlement to the credit and not to the holder of the bond. ``(8) Maximum interest rate.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the rate of interest payable on any bond which is part of such issue is no greater than the rate which the Secretary estimates will permit the issuance of each such bond with a specified maturity or redemption date without discount and without interest cost to the issuer. Such present value shall be determined using as a discount rate the average annual interest rate of tax-exempt obligations having a term of 10 years or more which are issued during the month. ``(10) Depreciation.--If the school facilities financed with proceeds of SIFIA bonds are owned by a person otherwise entitled to allowance for depreciation with respect to such facility, that person may make an irrevocable election (binding on any successors in interest) not to claim depreciation with respect to the property financed with proceeds of the SIFIA bonds for so long as the issue of which such bonds are a part is outstanding. ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. ``(D) For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond for which credit payments have been elected under this subsection shall be reduced by the amount of such credit payments.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. ``(c) Limitation Based on Amount of Tax.-- ``(1) In general.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess of-- ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this part (other than subpart C and this subpart). ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. ``(5) Qualified school facilities.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified school facilities' means one or more school buildings for a public elementary school or public secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(6) Preferred concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `preferred concern' means either a small business concern, a minority owned concern, or a woman owned concern. ``(7) Small business concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small business concern' means an entity determined to be a small business concern under 15 U.S.C. 632(a). ``(3) S corporations and partnerships.--In the case of a tax credit bond held by an S corporation or partnership, the allocation of credit allowed by this section to the shareholders of such corporation or partners of such partnership shall be treated as a distribution. In case of any such separation, the credit under this section shall be allowed to the person who on the credit allowance date holds the instrument evidencing the entitlement to the credit and not to the holder of the bond. ``(8) Maximum interest rate.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the rate of interest payable on any bond which is part of such issue is no greater than the rate which the Secretary estimates will permit the issuance of each such bond with a specified maturity or redemption date without discount and without interest cost to the issuer. Such present value shall be determined using as a discount rate the average annual interest rate of tax-exempt obligations having a term of 10 years or more which are issued during the month. ``(10) Depreciation.--If the school facilities financed with proceeds of SIFIA bonds are owned by a person otherwise entitled to allowance for depreciation with respect to such facility, that person may make an irrevocable election (binding on any successors in interest) not to claim depreciation with respect to the property financed with proceeds of the SIFIA bonds for so long as the issue of which such bonds are a part is outstanding. ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. ``(D) For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond for which credit payments have been elected under this subsection shall be reduced by the amount of such credit payments.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. ``(a) In General.--If a taxpayer holds a SIFIA bond on one or more interest payment dates of the bond during any taxable year, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of the credits determined under subsection (b) with respect to such dates. ``(c) Limitation Based on Amount of Tax.-- ``(1) In general.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess of-- ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this part (other than subpart C and this subpart). ``(2) Carryover of unused credit.--If the credit allowable under subsection (a) exceeds the limitation imposed by paragraph (1) for such taxable year, such excess shall be carried to the succeeding taxable year and added to the credit allowable under subsection (a) for such taxable year (determined before the application of paragraph (1) for such succeeding taxable year). ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. ``(B) Failure to spend required amount of bond proceeds within 6 years.--To the extent that less than 100 percent of the available project proceeds of the issue are expended at the close of the period described in subparagraph (A) with respect to such issue, the issuer shall redeem all of the nonqualified bonds within 90 days after the end of such period. For purposes of this paragraph, the amount of the nonqualified bonds required to be redeemed shall be determined in the same manner as under section 141. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. ``(5) Qualified school facilities.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified school facilities' means one or more school buildings for a public elementary school or public secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(9) Woman owned.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `woman owned' with respect to an entity means an entity not less than 51 percent of which is owned by 1 or more women. ``(2) Credit treated as interest.--For purposes of this subtitle, the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be treated as interest which is includible in gross income. ``(4) Bonds held by real estate investment trusts.--If any qualified tax credit bond is held by a real estate investment trust the credit determined under subsection (a) shall be allowed to beneficiaries of such trust (and any gross income included under paragraph (2) with respect to such credit shall be distributed to such beneficiaries) under procedures prescribed by the Secretary (similar to the procedures prescribed by the Secretary under section 54A(h) (as in effect before its repeal by Public Law 115-97)). In case of any such separation, the credit under this section shall be allowed to the person who on the credit allowance date holds the instrument evidencing the entitlement to the credit and not to the holder of the bond. ``(7) Yield determination.--For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond shall be determined without regard to the credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(9) Maturity limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the maturity of any bond which is part of such issue does not exceed the maximum term determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). ``(10) Depreciation.--If the school facilities financed with proceeds of SIFIA bonds are owned by a person otherwise entitled to allowance for depreciation with respect to such facility, that person may make an irrevocable election (binding on any successors in interest) not to claim depreciation with respect to the property financed with proceeds of the SIFIA bonds for so long as the issue of which such bonds are a part is outstanding. Such election shall be deemed to have been made if the person fails to claim depreciation with respect to the property in the first tax return filed by the person in which such depreciation could have been claimed. ``(3) Election.--The election under paragraph (1) shall be made in writing before the first interest payment date with respect to the bond in such form and manner as the Secretary shall prescribe. ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. ``(D) For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond for which credit payments have been elected under this subsection shall be reduced by the amount of such credit payments.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. ``(c) Limitation Based on Amount of Tax.-- ``(1) In general.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess of-- ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this part (other than subpart C and this subpart). ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. ``(5) Qualified school facilities.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `qualified school facilities' means one or more school buildings for a public elementary school or public secondary school (as such terms are defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(6) Preferred concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `preferred concern' means either a small business concern, a minority owned concern, or a woman owned concern. ``(7) Small business concern.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small business concern' means an entity determined to be a small business concern under 15 U.S.C. 632(a). ``(3) S corporations and partnerships.--In the case of a tax credit bond held by an S corporation or partnership, the allocation of credit allowed by this section to the shareholders of such corporation or partners of such partnership shall be treated as a distribution. In case of any such separation, the credit under this section shall be allowed to the person who on the credit allowance date holds the instrument evidencing the entitlement to the credit and not to the holder of the bond. ``(8) Maximum interest rate.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the rate of interest payable on any bond which is part of such issue is no greater than the rate which the Secretary estimates will permit the issuance of each such bond with a specified maturity or redemption date without discount and without interest cost to the issuer. Such present value shall be determined using as a discount rate the average annual interest rate of tax-exempt obligations having a term of 10 years or more which are issued during the month. ``(10) Depreciation.--If the school facilities financed with proceeds of SIFIA bonds are owned by a person otherwise entitled to allowance for depreciation with respect to such facility, that person may make an irrevocable election (binding on any successors in interest) not to claim depreciation with respect to the property financed with proceeds of the SIFIA bonds for so long as the issue of which such bonds are a part is outstanding. ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. ``(D) For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond for which credit payments have been elected under this subsection shall be reduced by the amount of such credit payments.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. ``(c) Limitation Based on Amount of Tax.-- ``(1) In general.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess of-- ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this part (other than subpart C and this subpart). ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(7) Yield determination.--For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond shall be determined without regard to the credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(9) Maturity limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the maturity of any bond which is part of such issue does not exceed the maximum term determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. ``(D) For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond for which credit payments have been elected under this subsection shall be reduced by the amount of such credit payments.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. In case of any such separation, the credit under this section shall be allowed to the person who on the credit allowance date holds the instrument evidencing the entitlement to the credit and not to the holder of the bond. ``(8) Maximum interest rate.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the rate of interest payable on any bond which is part of such issue is no greater than the rate which the Secretary estimates will permit the issuance of each such bond with a specified maturity or redemption date without discount and without interest cost to the issuer.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. ``(c) Limitation Based on Amount of Tax.-- ``(1) In general.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess of-- ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this part (other than subpart C and this subpart). ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(7) Yield determination.--For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond shall be determined without regard to the credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(9) Maturity limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the maturity of any bond which is part of such issue does not exceed the maximum term determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. ``(D) For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond for which credit payments have been elected under this subsection shall be reduced by the amount of such credit payments.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. In case of any such separation, the credit under this section shall be allowed to the person who on the credit allowance date holds the instrument evidencing the entitlement to the credit and not to the holder of the bond. ``(8) Maximum interest rate.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the rate of interest payable on any bond which is part of such issue is no greater than the rate which the Secretary estimates will permit the issuance of each such bond with a specified maturity or redemption date without discount and without interest cost to the issuer.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for school infrastructure finance and innovation tax credit bonds. ``(c) Limitation Based on Amount of Tax.-- ``(1) In general.--The credit allowed under subsection (a) for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess of-- ``(A) the sum of the regular tax liability (as defined in section 26(b)) plus the tax imposed by section 55, over ``(B) the sum of the credits allowable under this part (other than subpart C and this subpart). ``(2) 6-year expenditure period.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this paragraph if, as of the date of issuance, the issuer reasonably expects 100 percent of the available project proceeds to be spent for purposes described in subparagraphs (1)(A) and (1)(B) within the 6-year period beginning on such date of issuance. ``(B) Set-aside for rural areas.--Subject to the provisions of this subparagraph, $45,000,000,000 of the overall limitation described in subparagraph (A) shall be set aside for projects located in rural areas. 8801)), or for administrative or support facilities relating to such school facilities, together with related furnishings and equipment. ``(7) Yield determination.--For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond shall be determined without regard to the credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(9) Maturity limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--An issue shall be treated as meeting the requirements of this section if the maturity of any bond which is part of such issue does not exceed the maximum term determined by the Secretary under subparagraph (B). ``(4) Other applicable rules.--In the case of a SIFIA bond with respect to which an election is made under this subsection, the following rules shall apply: ``(A) Interest on any such bond shall be includible in gross income for purposes of this title. ``(D) For purposes of section 148, the yield on a SIFIA bond for which credit payments have been elected under this subsection shall be reduced by the amount of such credit payments.''. (

S.3283

Environmental Protection

Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act This bill modifies provisions related to the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides, including by cancelling the registration of organophosphates, neonicotinoids, and paraquat and by creating a process for interested individuals to submit a petition to designate an active ingredient or pesticide as a dangerous pesticide.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, 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 ``Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``EPA'') regularly fails to incorporate updated scientific understanding to protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of pesticide products, as envisioned by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.), resulting in the use of billions of pounds of pesticides every year that were approved based on outdated science; (2) the United States lags behind the European Union and other developed nations in protecting its people and its environment from toxic chemicals, allowing the use of 72 pesticides that have been banned or are being phased out in the European Union alone; (3) the EPA registers nearly 65 percent of pesticides through conditional registrations and frequently waives requirements to extend the use of conditional registrations prior to completion of comprehensive registration; (4) the EPA permits the continued sale of potentially dangerous stocks of pesticides after registration has been canceled, suspended, or otherwise voided; (5) the EPA uses emergency exemptions to keep pesticides on the market for years without undergoing a comprehensive registration process that would ensure the safe use of the pesticides; (6) the EPA is prohibited from requiring the disclosure of inert ingredients, even though inert ingredients can account for 99 percent of a pesticide product and include carcinogenic and toxic chemicals; (7) scientists have repeatedly linked exposure to organophosphate pesticides to neurodevelopmental damage in children; (8) the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service have determined that organophosphate pesticides jeopardize the survival of 97 percent of endangered species; (9) neonicotinoid pesticides are contributing to the rapid decline of pollinators and the deterioration of pollinator health, including impaired foraging behavior and increased susceptibility to viruses, diseases, and parasites; (10) exposure to paraquat-- (A) causes heart failure, kidney failure, liver failure, lung scarring, and damage to brain cells; and (B) greatly increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease; (11) local communities have been blocked by States from enacting pesticide restrictions to protect people and environment from toxic chemicals; and (12) farmworkers are-- (A) disproportionately exposed to and harmed by pesticide use; and (B) afforded inadequate safeguards and far less protection than industrial workers. SEC. 3. ENDING INDEFINITE DELAYS ON REVIEW OF DANGEROUS PESTICIDES. (a) Definitions.-- (1) In general.--Section 2 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (z) and inserting the following: ``(z) Registration.--The term `registration' means the approval of an active ingredient or pesticide product under this Act-- ``(1) that has not previously been registered under this Act; or ``(2) for a crop or use for which the active ingredient or pesticide has not previously been registered under this Act.''; (B) by redesignating subsections (aa) through (oo) as subsections (bb) through (pp), respectively; and (C) by inserting after subsection (z) the following: ``(aa) Registration Review Determination.-- ``(1) In general.--The term `registration review determination' means the final decision to renew the registration of a pesticide product or active ingredient to authorize the use of the pesticide product or active ingredient-- ``(A) for an additional 15-year period from the date of the previous registration, reregistration, or registration review determination, as applicable; and ``(B) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. ``(2) Exclusion.--The term `registration review determination' does not include any interim determination regarding the continued use of a pesticide product or active ingredient by the Administrator.''. (2) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 2(e)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136(e)(1)) is amended by striking ``subsection (ee)'' and inserting ``subsection (ff)''. (B) Section 3(h)(3)(E) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(h)(3)(E)) is amended by striking ``section 2(mm)'' and inserting ``section 2(nn)''. (C) Section 33(b)(3) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136w-8(b)(3)) is amended-- (i) by striking ``Sec. 2(mm)'' each place it appears and inserting ``section 2(nn)''; and (ii) by striking ``Section 2(ll)(2)'' and inserting ``section 2(mm)(2)''. (b) Suspension of Dangerous Pesticides on Failure To Complete Registration Review on Time.--Section 4 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a-1) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Suspension of Dangerous Pesticides on Failure To Complete Registration Review on Time.-- ``(1) Definition of dangerous pesticide.--In this subsection, the term `dangerous pesticide' means an active ingredient or pesticide product that may-- ``(A) be carcinogenic; ``(B) be acutely toxic; ``(C) be an endocrine disruptor; ``(D) cause harm to a pregnant woman or a fetus; or ``(E) cause neurological or developmental harm. ``(2) Petitions to designate dangerous pesticides.-- ``(A) In general.--An interested person may submit a petition under section 553(e) of title 5, United States Code, to designate an active ingredient or pesticide product as a dangerous pesticide under this subsection. ``(B) Review.-- On receipt of a petition under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall review the petitions submitted by interested persons under that subparagraph relating to that active ingredient or pesticide product to determine if the active ingredient or pesticide product may warrant designation as a dangerous pesticide. ``(3) Initial findings.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the receipt of a petition described in paragraph (2)(A), the Administrator shall make a finding as to whether the petition presents substantial scientific information indicating that the designation of the petitioned active ingredient or pesticide product as a dangerous pesticide may be warranted. ``(B) Failure to review petition.--If the Administrator fails make a finding on a petition by the date required under subparagraph (A), the active ingredient or pesticide product that is the subject of the petition shall be deemed to be a dangerous pesticide. ``(C) Full consideration of all science.-- ``(i) In general.--In making a finding as to whether a petition provides substantial scientific information that an active ingredient or pesticide product may warrant designation as a dangerous pesticide under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall fully consider all relevant evidence, including-- ``(I) epidemiological studies or data; ``(II) peer-reviewed literature; and ``(III) data generated by-- ``(aa) a Federal or State agency; or ``(bb) an agency of a foreign government. ``(ii) Requirement.--The Administrator shall not discount or ignore information provided in a petition described in paragraph (2)(A) based on any criteria under part 152 or 160 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ``(4) Suspensions of pesticide.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on a finding under paragraph (3)(A) that an active ingredient or pesticide product may warrant designation as a dangerous pesticide, or on operation of paragraph (3)(B), the Administrator shall immediately suspend the registration of the active ingredient or pesticide product if a valid reregistration eligibility decision or registration review determination has not been made regarding the active ingredient or pesticide product during the 15- year period ending on the date of that finding or operation. ``(B) Duration.--The registration of an active ingredient or pesticide product suspended under subparagraph (A) shall remain suspended until such time as the Administrator makes a registration review determination in accordance with this section. ``(5) Existing stocks.--In accordance with section 6(a)(1), the Administrator shall not permit the continued sale and use of existing stocks of an active ingredient or pesticide product the registration of which has been suspended under paragraph (4). ``(6) Cancellation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the Administrator fails to suspend the registration of an active ingredient or pesticide product that may warrant designation as a dangerous pesticide as required by this subsection by not later than 60 days after any deadline described in this subsection-- ``(A) the registration of the active ingredient or pesticide product shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without any further proceedings; and ``(B) in accordance with section 6(a)(1), the sale of existing stocks of the active ingredient or pesticide product shall be prohibited. ``(7) Inapplicability of ireds.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an interim registration review decision or any other interim determination with respect to an active ingredient or pesticide product shall have no force or effect regarding any requirement of this subsection.''. SEC. 4. EMERGENCY REVIEW OF PESTICIDES BANNED IN OTHER NATIONS. Section 6 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Suspension and Expedited Review of Banned Pesticides.-- ``(1) Suspension of banned pesticides.--The Administrator shall immediately suspend the registration of any active ingredient or pesticide product that is-- ``(A) banned or otherwise prohibited from entering the market by the European Union, 1 or more countries in the European Union, or Canada; and ``(B) registered for use within the United States. ``(2) Expedited review.--The Administrator shall complete an expedited review of the justification and rationale for the ban of a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A). ``(3) Cancellation.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), unless the Administrator determines after a review under paragraph (2) that the decision to ban a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A) was clearly erroneous, the registration that is suspended shall be canceled not later than 2 years after the date of completion of the review. ``(B) Full consideration of all science.-- ``(i) In general.--In determining whether the ban of a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A) was clearly erroneous under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall fully consider all relevant evidence, including-- ``(I) epidemiological studies or data; ``(II) peer-reviewed literature; and ``(III) data generated by-- ``(aa) a State or Federal agency; or ``(bb) an agency of a foreign government. ``(ii) Treatment of information.-- Notwithstanding any requirements or criteria under parts 152 and 160 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), the Administrator shall not discount, otherwise ignore, or give disproportionately more or less weight to evidence described in clause (i). ``(C) Consideration of economic cost prohibited.-- In determining whether the ban of a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A) was clearly erroneous under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall not consider any economic analysis of the benefits or costs of continuing to register the pesticide. ``(D) Public comment.--Prior to making a final determination under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall provide a draft determination for not less than 90 days of public comment.''. SEC. 5. ENSURING ACCOUNTABILITY IN CONDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS. (a) In General.--Section 3(c)(7) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(7)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Time limits on conditional registrations.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection or section 6(e), the Administrator shall provide not longer than 2 years for the terms and requirements of any conditional registration under this paragraph to be met by the registrant. ``(ii) Cancellation.--The Administrator shall cancel a conditional registration under this paragraph unless the registrant fully complies with all conditions by the earlier of-- ``(I) all deadlines established by the Administrator; and ``(II) 2 years after the effective date of the conditional registration. ``(iii) Existing conditional registrations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, as of the date of enactment of this clause, each outstanding conditional registration under this paragraph for which the registrant has not fulfilled all conditions of the conditional registration shall be canceled. ``(iv) Reports.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than December 31 of each calendar year, the Administrator shall submit to Congress an annual report describing the total number of conditional registrations under this paragraph that were registered during the immediately preceding fiscal year. ``(II) Contents.--A report under subclause (I) shall include a description of-- ``(aa) each conditionally registered pesticide and the conditions imposed, including any modification of those conditions; and ``(bb) the quantity produced of each pesticide described in item (aa).''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6(e) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d(e)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the last sentence and inserting ``The Administrator shall not permit the continued sale and use of existing stocks of a pesticide the conditional registration of which has been canceled.''; and (2) in paragraph (2), in the third sentence, by striking ``, and whether the Administrator's determination with respect to the disposition of existing stocks is consistent with this Act''. SEC. 6. PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OR USE OF EXISTING STOCKS OF SUSPENDED OR CANCELED PESTICIDES. Section 6(a) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d(a)) is amended by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(a) Prohibition on the Sale or Use of Existing Stocks; Information.-- ``(1) Existing stocks.--The Administrator shall not permit the continued sale or use of existing stocks of a pesticide the registration of which is-- ``(A) suspended or canceled under this section or section 3 or 4; or ``(B) vacated or set aside by judicial decree.''. SEC. 7. ENDING ABUSE OF EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS. Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136p) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by striking ``The Administrator'' and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Administrator''; (2) in subsection (a) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking ``The Administrator'' and inserting the following: ``(b) Consultation.--The Administrator''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Limitations on Emergency Exemptions.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator shall not grant an emergency exemption under subsection (a) for the same active ingredient or pesticide product in the same location for more than 2 years in any 10- year period. ``(d) Restrictions on Unregistered Pesticides.--The Administrator shall not grant an emergency exemption under subsection (a) to use an active ingredient or pesticide product that is not registered under section 3 for any use. ``(e) Restrictions on Conditional Pesticides.--The Administrator shall not grant an emergency exemption under subsection (a) for any active ingredient or pesticide product that is registered conditionally under section 3(c)(7)(A).''. SEC. 8. ADDING TRANSPARENCY FOR INERT INGREDIENTS. (a) Definition of Ingredient Statement.--Section 2(n) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136(n)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and (2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) the name and percentage of each active ingredient in the pesticide product; ``(2) the name and percentage of each inert ingredient in the pesticide product; ``(3) if applicable, a statement that the pesticide product contains an inert ingredient determined by a State or Federal agency, or the Administrator based on epidemiological data or peer-reviewed literature, to be likely-- ``(A) to be carcinogenic; ``(B) to be an endocrine disruptor; ``(C) to be acutely toxic; ``(D) to cause harm to pregnant women or fetuses; or ``(E) to cause neurological or developmental harm; and''. (b) Complete List of Inert Ingredients.--Section 3(c)(9) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(9)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Complete list of inert ingredients.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the label or labeling required under this Act shall provide a complete list of inert ingredients.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 10(d) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136h(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (C) by striking subparagraph (C); and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``clause (A), (B), or (C)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subparagraph (A) or (B)''. SEC. 9. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF ORGANOPHOSPHATES. Section 6 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d) (as amended by section 4) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j) Cancellation of Registration of Organophosphate Pesticides.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Cancellation.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(i) all pesticides of the class organophosphate shall be deemed to generally cause unreasonable adverse effects to humans; and ``(ii) notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), the registration of all uses of pesticides of the class organophosphate shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(B) Revocation of tolerances and exemptions.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall, in accordance with section 408(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of an organophosphate, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from organophosphate use, in or on food. ``(2) Sale of existing stocks prohibited.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the continued sale or use of existing stocks of pesticides of the class organophosphate shall be prohibited. ``(3) No future organophosphate registrations.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator may not register any pesticide of the class organophosphate under section 4. ``(4) Ineligibility for emergency use.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a pesticide canceled under this subsection shall not be eligible for use under section 18.''. SEC. 10. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF NEONICOTINOIDS. Section 6 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d) (as amended by section 9) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Cancellation of Registration of Neonicotinoid Pesticides.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Cancellation.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(i) all active ingredients and pesticide products containing 1 or more of the active ingredients imidacloprid, clothianidin, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, acetamiprid, sulfoxaflor, and flupyradifurone (referred to in this subsection as `neonicotinoid pesticides') shall be deemed to generally cause unreasonable adverse effects to the environment; and ``(ii) notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), the registration of all uses of neonicotinoid pesticides shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(B) Revocation of tolerances and exemptions.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall, in accordance with section 408(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of a neonicotinoid pesticide, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from neonicotinoid pesticide use, in or on food. ``(2) Sale of existing stocks prohibited.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the continued sale or use of existing stocks of neonicotinoid pesticides shall be prohibited. ``(3) No future neonicotinoid registrations.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator may not register any neonicotinoid pesticide under section 4. ``(4) Ineligibility for emergency use.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a pesticide canceled under this section shall not be eligible for use under section 18.''. SEC. 11. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF PARAQUAT. Section 6 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d) (as amended by section 10) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(l) Cancellation of Registration of Paraquat.-- ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Cancellation.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(i) paraquat shall be deemed to generally cause unreasonable adverse effects to humans; and ``(ii) notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), the registration of all uses of paraquat shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(B) Revocation of tolerances and exemptions.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall, in accordance with section 408(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of paraquat, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from paraquat use, in or on food. ``(2) Sale of existing stocks prohibited.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the continued sale or use of existing stocks of paraquat shall be prohibited. ``(3) No future paraquat registrations.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator may not register any paraquat pesticide under section 4. ``(4) Ineligibility for emergency use.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a pesticide canceled under this section shall not be eligible for use under section 18.''. SEC. 12. EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM PESTICIDES. (a) In General.--Section 24 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136v) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by inserting ``, or any political subdivision of a State,'' after ``A State''; and (B) by inserting ``or political subdivision'' after ``the State''; (2) by striking subsection (b); and (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3(c)(5) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(5)) is amended, in the fourth sentence of the undesignated matter following subparagraph (D), by striking ``24(c) of this Act'' and inserting ``24(b)''. SEC. 13. PROTECTING FARMWORKERS FROM DANGEROUS PESTICIDES. (a) Language Requirements for Pesticide Products.--Section 3(c)(9) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(9)) (as amended by section 8(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Language requirements for pesticide products.-- ``(i) In general.--The label for any pesticide product shall be printed in both English and Spanish. ``(ii) Other languages.--In a case in which information exists that a pesticide product is used in agriculture by more than 500 individual persons or applicators who speak the same language other than English or Spanish, the Administrator shall provide a translation of that label in the language used by those individuals on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(iii) Educational information.--The Administrator shall provide educational information to ensure that all users of a pesticide product are aware that information is available in alternate languages.''. (b) Farmworker Safety.--The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 36. FARMWORKER SAFETY. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Farmworker.--The term `farmworker' means an individual of any age that is employed in agriculture, including as a pesticide user or applicator, for any length of time, including migrant and seasonal employees, regardless of classification as a full-time, part-time, or contract employee. ``(2) Farmworker incident.--The term `farmworker incident' means exposure of a farmworker to an active ingredient, a pesticide product, a tank mixture of multiple pesticides, a metabolite, or a degradate that results in-- ``(A) an illness or injury-- ``(i) requiring medical attention or hospitalization of the farmworker; or ``(ii) that requires the farmworker to stop working temporarily or permanently; ``(B) a permanent disability or loss in function of the farmworker; or ``(C) death of the farmworker. ``(b) Mandatory Duty To Report.-- ``(1) In general.--Whenever a farmworker incident occurs, the employer of each affected farmworker shall report the incident to the Administrator. ``(2) Online system.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall implement and deploy an online system to facilitate the reporting of farmworker incidents. ``(B) Requirements.--The online system under subparagraph (A) shall include, at a minimum, a description of, with respect to each farmworker incident-- ``(i) the time and location; ``(ii) the name of each active ingredient and pesticide product involved; ``(iii) whether such a pesticide was applied in accordance with the label instructions; ``(iv) the harm that resulted to any affected farmworker; ``(v) the nature of any medical care that was sought by any affected farmworker; and ``(vi) any other pertinent information. ``(C) Anonymous reporting.--The Administrator shall ensure that the online system under subparagraph (A) allows for anonymous reporting to protect farmworkers from retaliation. ``(c) Penalties for Failure To Report.-- ``(1) Civil penalties.--An employer described in subsection (b)(1) that fails to report a farmworker incident shall be fined $1,000 per day beginning on the 8th day after the farmworker incident occurs. ``(2) Criminal penalties.--An employer described in subsection (b)(1) that knowingly fails to report a farmworker incident, or that otherwise pressures or coerces a farmworker to not report a farmworker incident, shall be liable for a criminal penalty of up to $100,000, 6 months in prison, or both. ``(3) Rewards.--The Administrator shall implement a reward system that a provides monetary award of not less than $25,000 per person per farmworker incident that leads to the identification of 1 or more employers that have failed to report a farmworker incident. ``(4) Retaliation.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person that takes punitive action against a farmworker or a person that reports a farmworker incident shall be liable for a criminal penalty of not more than $100,000, 6 months in prison, or both. ``(B) Immigration status.--No Federal agency shall take any action regarding the immigration legal status within the United States of a farmworker, including initiating removal proceedings or any other prosecution of the farmworker, based solely on any information derived from the reporting or investigation of a farmworker incident. ``(d) Preventing Future Harm to Farmworkers.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the Administrator shall transmit a report prepared by the Administrator of the farmworker incident to-- ``(A) the manufacturer of each involved pesticide product; and ``(B) the manufacturer of each involved active ingredient or ingredients. ``(2) Suspension.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a farmworker incident results in the death of a farmworker, the pesticide product or active ingredient that caused the death shall be immediately suspended, pending the review required by this section. ``(3) Assessments.-- ``(A) Pesticide product manufacturer.--Not later than 60 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the manufacturer of the pesticide product shall provide to the Administrator an assessment of the farmworker incident, including whether any changes to the label of the pesticide product or active ingredient are warranted at the time of the assessment to avoid future farmworker incidents. ``(B) Assessment by active ingredient manufacturer.--Not later than 60 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the manufacturer of each involved pesticide active ingredient shall provide to the Administrator an assessment of the farmworker incident, including whether any changes to the pesticide product or active ingredient are warranted at the time of the assessment to avoid future farmworker incidents. ``(4) Determinations by administrator.-- ``(A) Draft determination.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than the earlier of 90 days after the receipt of an assessment required by paragraph (3) and 180 days after the occurrence of the farmworker incident, the Administrator shall make a draft determination as to whether a change in the label of an involved pesticide product or active ingredient is warranted. ``(ii) Publication.--The Administrator shall publish a determination under clause (i) in the Federal Register for a period of 30 days for public notice and comment. ``(B) Final determination.--Not later than 30 days after the close of the public comment described in subparagraph (A)(ii), the Administrator shall-- ``(i) make a final determination as to whether the label of the pesticide product should be changed; and ``(ii) publish that final determination in the Federal Register. ``(5) Cancellations.-- ``(A) Failure to change label.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the manufacturer of a pesticide product or active ingredient does not change the label of the applicable product in accordance with a final determination of the Administrator under paragraph (4)(B), the pesticide product or active ingredient shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(B) Cancellation for failure to comply.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the manufacturer of the pesticide product or active ingredient fails to comply with any applicable provision of this section, the active ingredient and all pesticide products containing the active ingredient shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(e) Accounting for Farmworker Incidents During Registration Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a pesticide product or active ingredient is responsible for not fewer than 10 farmworker incidents of any type, or not fewer than 3 farmworker incidents resulting in death, and the pesticide product or active ingredient has not received a final determination regarding a registration review during the preceding 15-year period, the Administrator shall immediately suspend the pesticide product or active ingredient until a final determination is made regarding the registration review of the pesticide. ``(2) Reports.--The Administrator shall-- ``(A) include in a final determination regarding the registration review of a pesticide the registration of which is suspended under paragraph (1) a full and complete report describing each farmworker incident that has occurred during the period covered by the report; and ``(B)(i) require label changes to prevent farmworker incidents from occurring in the future; or ``(ii) explain why no label changes under clause (i) are warranted.''. SEC. 14. AUTHORITY TO BRING CIVIL ACTION. Section 16 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136n) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Authority To Bring Civil Action.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person may bring a civil action against the Administrator where there is an alleged failure of the Administrator to comply with any provision of this Act. ``(2) Jurisdiction.--The district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction over a civil action brought pursuant to paragraph (1).''. SEC. 15. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.) (as amended by section 13(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 37. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION. ``(a) Prohibition.--No employer may discharge any employee or otherwise discriminate against any employee with respect to the employee's compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee (or any person acting pursuant to a request of the employee)-- ``(1) has commenced, has caused to be commenced, or is about to commence or cause to be commenced a proceeding under this Act; ``(2) has testified or is about to testify in any proceeding described in paragraph (1); or ``(3) has assisted or participated or is about to assist or participate in any manner in-- ``(A) any proceeding described in paragraph (1); or ``(B) any other action to carry out the purposes of this Act. ``(b) Remedy.-- ``(1) Filing of complaint.--Any employee who believes that the employee has been discharged or otherwise discriminated against by any person in violation of subsection (a) may, not later than 30 days after the date on which the alleged violation occurs, file (or have any person file on behalf of the employee) a complaint with the Secretary of Labor (referred to in this section as the `Secretary') alleging that discharge or discrimination. ``(2) Notification.--On receipt of a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the person named in the complaint of the filing of the complaint. ``(3) Investigations.-- ``(A) In general.--On receipt of a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall conduct an investigation of the violation alleged in the complaint. ``(B) Results.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) complete the investigation under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) notify in writing the complainant (and any person acting on behalf of the complainant) and the person alleged to have committed the applicable violation of the results of that investigation. ``(4) Orders.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a complaint filed under paragraph (1), unless the proceeding on the complaint is terminated by the Secretary on the basis of a settlement entered into by the Secretary and the person alleged to have committed the applicable violation, the Secretary shall issue an order-- ``(i) providing the relief described in paragraph (5); or ``(ii) denying the complaint. ``(B) Notice and opportunity for hearing.--An order of the Secretary under subparagraph (A) shall be made on the record after notice and opportunity for agency hearing. ``(C) Settlements.--The Secretary may not enter into a settlement terminating a proceeding on a complaint filed under paragraph (1) without the participation and consent of the complainant. ``(5) Relief.--If, in response to a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary determines that a violation of subsection (a) has occurred, the Secretary shall issue an order-- ``(A) requiring the person who committed the violation-- ``(i) to take affirmative action to abate the violation; and ``(ii) if the complainant was discharged by the person committing the violation, to reinstate the complainant to the complainant's former position, with the compensation (including back pay), terms, conditions, and privileges of the complainant's employment; and ``(B) assessing against the person who committed the violation-- ``(i) compensatory damages; ``(ii) if appropriate, exemplary damages; and ``(iii) at the request of the complainant, a sum equal to the aggregate amount of all costs and expenses (including attorney's fees) reasonably incurred, as determined by the Secretary, by the complainant for, or in connection with, the bringing of the complaint. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any employee or employer adversely affected or aggrieved by an order issued under subsection (b) may obtain review of the order in the court of appeals of the United States for the judicial circuit in which the violation with respect to which the order is issued allegedly occurred. ``(2) Petition.--A petition for review under paragraph (1) shall be filed not later than 60 days after the date on which the applicable order is issued under subsection (b). ``(3) Applicable law.--Judicial review under paragraph (1) shall be in accordance with chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(4) Exclusive review.--An order of the Secretary with respect to which judicial review may be or may have been obtained under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review in-- ``(A) a criminal proceeding; or ``(B) a civil proceeding under any other provision of law. ``(d) Enforcement.-- ``(1) In general.--If a person fails to comply with an order issued under subsection (b), the Secretary shall bring a civil action in the district court of the United States for the judicial district in which the violation is determined to occur to enforce that order. ``(2) Jurisdiction.--In a civil action brought under paragraph (1), a district court of the United States shall have jurisdiction to grant all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and exemplary damages. ``(e) Exclusion.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to any employee who, acting without direction from the employee's employer (or any agent of the employer), deliberately causes a violation of any requirement of this Act.''. <all>

Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act

A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes.

Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

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NJ

This bill modifies provisions related to the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides, including by cancelling the registration of organophosphates, neonicotinoids, and paraquat and by creating a process for interested individuals to submit a petition to designate an active ingredient or pesticide as a dangerous pesticide.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. 136(e)(1)) is amended by striking ``subsection (ee)'' and inserting ``subsection (ff)''. ``(B) Failure to review petition.--If the Administrator fails make a finding on a petition by the date required under subparagraph (A), the active ingredient or pesticide product that is the subject of the petition shall be deemed to be a dangerous pesticide. 4. 5. ``(iii) Existing conditional registrations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, as of the date of enactment of this clause, each outstanding conditional registration under this paragraph for which the registrant has not fulfilled all conditions of the conditional registration shall be canceled. 6. ``(d) Restrictions on Unregistered Pesticides.--The Administrator shall not grant an emergency exemption under subsection (a) to use an active ingredient or pesticide product that is not registered under section 3 for any use. 8. 9. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF ORGANOPHOSPHATES. 10. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of a neonicotinoid pesticide, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from neonicotinoid pesticide use, in or on food. ``(2) Sale of existing stocks prohibited.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the continued sale or use of existing stocks of paraquat shall be prohibited. PROTECTING FARMWORKERS FROM DANGEROUS PESTICIDES. ``(iii) Educational information.--The Administrator shall provide educational information to ensure that all users of a pesticide product are aware that information is available in alternate languages.''. (b) Farmworker Safety.--The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(b) Mandatory Duty To Report.-- ``(1) In general.--Whenever a farmworker incident occurs, the employer of each affected farmworker shall report the incident to the Administrator. ``(B) Final determination.--Not later than 30 days after the close of the public comment described in subparagraph (A)(ii), the Administrator shall-- ``(i) make a final determination as to whether the label of the pesticide product should be changed; and ``(ii) publish that final determination in the Federal Register. 15. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION. ``(2) Notification.--On receipt of a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the person named in the complaint of the filing of the complaint. ``(4) Exclusive review.--An order of the Secretary with respect to which judicial review may be or may have been obtained under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review in-- ``(A) a criminal proceeding; or ``(B) a civil proceeding under any other provision of law. ``(2) Jurisdiction.--In a civil action brought under paragraph (1), a district court of the United States shall have jurisdiction to grant all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and exemplary damages. ``(e) Exclusion.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to any employee who, acting without direction from the employee's employer (or any agent of the employer), deliberately causes a violation of any requirement of this Act.''.

2. FINDINGS. 136(e)(1)) is amended by striking ``subsection (ee)'' and inserting ``subsection (ff)''. 4. 5. ``(iii) Existing conditional registrations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, as of the date of enactment of this clause, each outstanding conditional registration under this paragraph for which the registrant has not fulfilled all conditions of the conditional registration shall be canceled. 6. ``(d) Restrictions on Unregistered Pesticides.--The Administrator shall not grant an emergency exemption under subsection (a) to use an active ingredient or pesticide product that is not registered under section 3 for any use. 8. 9. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF ORGANOPHOSPHATES. 10. ``(2) Sale of existing stocks prohibited.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the continued sale or use of existing stocks of paraquat shall be prohibited. PROTECTING FARMWORKERS FROM DANGEROUS PESTICIDES. (b) Farmworker Safety.--The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(b) Mandatory Duty To Report.-- ``(1) In general.--Whenever a farmworker incident occurs, the employer of each affected farmworker shall report the incident to the Administrator. ``(B) Final determination.--Not later than 30 days after the close of the public comment described in subparagraph (A)(ii), the Administrator shall-- ``(i) make a final determination as to whether the label of the pesticide product should be changed; and ``(ii) publish that final determination in the Federal Register. 15. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION. ``(2) Notification.--On receipt of a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the person named in the complaint of the filing of the complaint. ``(4) Exclusive review.--An order of the Secretary with respect to which judicial review may be or may have been obtained under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review in-- ``(A) a criminal proceeding; or ``(B) a civil proceeding under any other provision of law. ``(2) Jurisdiction.--In a civil action brought under paragraph (1), a district court of the United States shall have jurisdiction to grant all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and exemplary damages.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. 136 et seq. 136(e)(1)) is amended by striking ``subsection (ee)'' and inserting ``subsection (ff)''. ``(B) Failure to review petition.--If the Administrator fails make a finding on a petition by the date required under subparagraph (A), the active ingredient or pesticide product that is the subject of the petition shall be deemed to be a dangerous pesticide. 4. ``(B) Full consideration of all science.-- ``(i) In general.--In determining whether the ban of a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A) was clearly erroneous under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall fully consider all relevant evidence, including-- ``(I) epidemiological studies or data; ``(II) peer-reviewed literature; and ``(III) data generated by-- ``(aa) a State or Federal agency; or ``(bb) an agency of a foreign government. 5. ``(iii) Existing conditional registrations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, as of the date of enactment of this clause, each outstanding conditional registration under this paragraph for which the registrant has not fulfilled all conditions of the conditional registration shall be canceled. ``(iv) Reports.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than December 31 of each calendar year, the Administrator shall submit to Congress an annual report describing the total number of conditional registrations under this paragraph that were registered during the immediately preceding fiscal year. 6. ``(d) Restrictions on Unregistered Pesticides.--The Administrator shall not grant an emergency exemption under subsection (a) to use an active ingredient or pesticide product that is not registered under section 3 for any use. 8. ADDING TRANSPARENCY FOR INERT INGREDIENTS. 9. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF ORGANOPHOSPHATES. 10. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of a neonicotinoid pesticide, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from neonicotinoid pesticide use, in or on food. 11. ``(2) Sale of existing stocks prohibited.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the continued sale or use of existing stocks of paraquat shall be prohibited. 12. EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM PESTICIDES. 13. PROTECTING FARMWORKERS FROM DANGEROUS PESTICIDES. ``(iii) Educational information.--The Administrator shall provide educational information to ensure that all users of a pesticide product are aware that information is available in alternate languages.''. (b) Farmworker Safety.--The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Farmworker.--The term `farmworker' means an individual of any age that is employed in agriculture, including as a pesticide user or applicator, for any length of time, including migrant and seasonal employees, regardless of classification as a full-time, part-time, or contract employee. ``(b) Mandatory Duty To Report.-- ``(1) In general.--Whenever a farmworker incident occurs, the employer of each affected farmworker shall report the incident to the Administrator. ``(B) Final determination.--Not later than 30 days after the close of the public comment described in subparagraph (A)(ii), the Administrator shall-- ``(i) make a final determination as to whether the label of the pesticide product should be changed; and ``(ii) publish that final determination in the Federal Register. 15. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION. ``(2) Notification.--On receipt of a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the person named in the complaint of the filing of the complaint. ``(B) Results.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) complete the investigation under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) notify in writing the complainant (and any person acting on behalf of the complainant) and the person alleged to have committed the applicable violation of the results of that investigation. ``(4) Exclusive review.--An order of the Secretary with respect to which judicial review may be or may have been obtained under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review in-- ``(A) a criminal proceeding; or ``(B) a civil proceeding under any other provision of law. ``(2) Jurisdiction.--In a civil action brought under paragraph (1), a district court of the United States shall have jurisdiction to grant all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and exemplary damages. ``(e) Exclusion.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to any employee who, acting without direction from the employee's employer (or any agent of the employer), deliberately causes a violation of any requirement of this Act.''.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act''. 2. FINDINGS. 136 et seq. 136(e)(1)) is amended by striking ``subsection (ee)'' and inserting ``subsection (ff)''. ``(B) Failure to review petition.--If the Administrator fails make a finding on a petition by the date required under subparagraph (A), the active ingredient or pesticide product that is the subject of the petition shall be deemed to be a dangerous pesticide. 4. EMERGENCY REVIEW OF PESTICIDES BANNED IN OTHER NATIONS. ``(B) Full consideration of all science.-- ``(i) In general.--In determining whether the ban of a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A) was clearly erroneous under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall fully consider all relevant evidence, including-- ``(I) epidemiological studies or data; ``(II) peer-reviewed literature; and ``(III) data generated by-- ``(aa) a State or Federal agency; or ``(bb) an agency of a foreign government. ``(ii) Treatment of information.-- Notwithstanding any requirements or criteria under parts 152 and 160 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), the Administrator shall not discount, otherwise ignore, or give disproportionately more or less weight to evidence described in clause (i). 5. ``(iii) Existing conditional registrations.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, as of the date of enactment of this clause, each outstanding conditional registration under this paragraph for which the registrant has not fulfilled all conditions of the conditional registration shall be canceled. ``(iv) Reports.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than December 31 of each calendar year, the Administrator shall submit to Congress an annual report describing the total number of conditional registrations under this paragraph that were registered during the immediately preceding fiscal year. 6. PROHIBITION ON THE SALE OR USE OF EXISTING STOCKS OF SUSPENDED OR CANCELED PESTICIDES. ``(d) Restrictions on Unregistered Pesticides.--The Administrator shall not grant an emergency exemption under subsection (a) to use an active ingredient or pesticide product that is not registered under section 3 for any use. 8. ADDING TRANSPARENCY FOR INERT INGREDIENTS. 9. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF ORGANOPHOSPHATES. 10. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of a neonicotinoid pesticide, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from neonicotinoid pesticide use, in or on food. 11. ``(2) Sale of existing stocks prohibited.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the continued sale or use of existing stocks of paraquat shall be prohibited. 12. EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM PESTICIDES. 136a(c)(5)) is amended, in the fourth sentence of the undesignated matter following subparagraph (D), by striking ``24(c) of this Act'' and inserting ``24(b)''. 13. PROTECTING FARMWORKERS FROM DANGEROUS PESTICIDES. ``(iii) Educational information.--The Administrator shall provide educational information to ensure that all users of a pesticide product are aware that information is available in alternate languages.''. (b) Farmworker Safety.--The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Farmworker.--The term `farmworker' means an individual of any age that is employed in agriculture, including as a pesticide user or applicator, for any length of time, including migrant and seasonal employees, regardless of classification as a full-time, part-time, or contract employee. ``(b) Mandatory Duty To Report.-- ``(1) In general.--Whenever a farmworker incident occurs, the employer of each affected farmworker shall report the incident to the Administrator. ``(C) Anonymous reporting.--The Administrator shall ensure that the online system under subparagraph (A) allows for anonymous reporting to protect farmworkers from retaliation. ``(B) Assessment by active ingredient manufacturer.--Not later than 60 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the manufacturer of each involved pesticide active ingredient shall provide to the Administrator an assessment of the farmworker incident, including whether any changes to the pesticide product or active ingredient are warranted at the time of the assessment to avoid future farmworker incidents. ``(B) Final determination.--Not later than 30 days after the close of the public comment described in subparagraph (A)(ii), the Administrator shall-- ``(i) make a final determination as to whether the label of the pesticide product should be changed; and ``(ii) publish that final determination in the Federal Register. AUTHORITY TO BRING CIVIL ACTION. 15. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION. ``(2) Notification.--On receipt of a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the person named in the complaint of the filing of the complaint. ``(B) Results.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) complete the investigation under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) notify in writing the complainant (and any person acting on behalf of the complainant) and the person alleged to have committed the applicable violation of the results of that investigation. ``(B) Notice and opportunity for hearing.--An order of the Secretary under subparagraph (A) shall be made on the record after notice and opportunity for agency hearing. ``(4) Exclusive review.--An order of the Secretary with respect to which judicial review may be or may have been obtained under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review in-- ``(A) a criminal proceeding; or ``(B) a civil proceeding under any other provision of law. ``(2) Jurisdiction.--In a civil action brought under paragraph (1), a district court of the United States shall have jurisdiction to grant all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and exemplary damages. ``(e) Exclusion.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to any employee who, acting without direction from the employee's employer (or any agent of the employer), deliberately causes a violation of any requirement of this Act.''.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes. Congress finds that-- (1) the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``EPA'') regularly fails to incorporate updated scientific understanding to protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of pesticide products, as envisioned by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. ENDING INDEFINITE DELAYS ON REVIEW OF DANGEROUS PESTICIDES. ( a) Definitions.-- (1) In general.--Section 2 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (z) and inserting the following: ``(z) Registration.--The term `registration' means the approval of an active ingredient or pesticide product under this Act-- ``(1) that has not previously been registered under this Act; or ``(2) for a crop or use for which the active ingredient or pesticide has not previously been registered under this Act. ''; ( (B) Section 3(h)(3)(E) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(h)(3)(E)) is amended by striking ``section 2(mm)'' and inserting ``section 2(nn)''. ( C) Section 33(b)(3) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136w-8(b)(3)) is amended-- (i) by striking ``Sec. ``(B) Review.-- On receipt of a petition under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall review the petitions submitted by interested persons under that subparagraph relating to that active ingredient or pesticide product to determine if the active ingredient or pesticide product may warrant designation as a dangerous pesticide. ``(3) Initial findings.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the receipt of a petition described in paragraph (2)(A), the Administrator shall make a finding as to whether the petition presents substantial scientific information indicating that the designation of the petitioned active ingredient or pesticide product as a dangerous pesticide may be warranted. ``(ii) Requirement.--The Administrator shall not discount or ignore information provided in a petition described in paragraph (2)(A) based on any criteria under part 152 or 160 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations). ``(B) Duration.--The registration of an active ingredient or pesticide product suspended under subparagraph (A) shall remain suspended until such time as the Administrator makes a registration review determination in accordance with this section. ``(7) Inapplicability of ireds.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an interim registration review decision or any other interim determination with respect to an active ingredient or pesticide product shall have no force or effect regarding any requirement of this subsection.''. EMERGENCY REVIEW OF PESTICIDES BANNED IN OTHER NATIONS. ``(2) Expedited review.--The Administrator shall complete an expedited review of the justification and rationale for the ban of a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A). ``(3) Cancellation.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), unless the Administrator determines after a review under paragraph (2) that the decision to ban a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A) was clearly erroneous, the registration that is suspended shall be canceled not later than 2 years after the date of completion of the review. ``(C) Consideration of economic cost prohibited.-- In determining whether the ban of a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A) was clearly erroneous under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall not consider any economic analysis of the benefits or costs of continuing to register the pesticide. ``(ii) Cancellation.--The Administrator shall cancel a conditional registration under this paragraph unless the registrant fully complies with all conditions by the earlier of-- ``(I) all deadlines established by the Administrator; and ``(II) 2 years after the effective date of the conditional registration. ``(iv) Reports.-- ``(I) In general.--Not later than December 31 of each calendar year, the Administrator shall submit to Congress an annual report describing the total number of conditional registrations under this paragraph that were registered during the immediately preceding fiscal year. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6(e) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d(e)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the last sentence and inserting ``The Administrator shall not permit the continued sale and use of existing stocks of a pesticide the conditional registration of which has been canceled. ''; 136d(a)) is amended by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(a) Prohibition on the Sale or Use of Existing Stocks; Information.-- ``(1) Existing stocks.--The Administrator shall not permit the continued sale or use of existing stocks of a pesticide the registration of which is-- ``(A) suspended or canceled under this section or section 3 or 4; or ``(B) vacated or set aside by judicial decree.''. ENDING ABUSE OF EMERGENCY EXEMPTIONS. ``(e) Restrictions on Conditional Pesticides.--The Administrator shall not grant an emergency exemption under subsection (a) for any active ingredient or pesticide product that is registered conditionally under section 3(c)(7)(A).''. ADDING TRANSPARENCY FOR INERT INGREDIENTS. ( (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 10(d) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136h(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (C) by striking subparagraph (C); and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``clause (A), (B), or (C)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subparagraph (A) or (B)''. CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION OF ORGANOPHOSPHATES. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of an organophosphate, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from organophosphate use, in or on food. ``(3) No future organophosphate registrations.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator may not register any pesticide of the class organophosphate under section 4. ``(B) Revocation of tolerances and exemptions.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall, in accordance with section 408(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of a neonicotinoid pesticide, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from neonicotinoid pesticide use, in or on food. ``(2) Sale of existing stocks prohibited.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the continued sale or use of existing stocks of neonicotinoid pesticides shall be prohibited. ``(4) Ineligibility for emergency use.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a pesticide canceled under this section shall not be eligible for use under section 18.''. ``(B) Revocation of tolerances and exemptions.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall, in accordance with section 408(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of paraquat, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from paraquat use, in or on food. ``(3) No future paraquat registrations.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator may not register any paraquat pesticide under section 4. a) Language Requirements for Pesticide Products.--Section 3(c)(9) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(9)) (as amended by section 8(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Language requirements for pesticide products.-- ``(i) In general.--The label for any pesticide product shall be printed in both English and Spanish. ``(ii) Other languages.--In a case in which information exists that a pesticide product is used in agriculture by more than 500 individual persons or applicators who speak the same language other than English or Spanish, the Administrator shall provide a translation of that label in the language used by those individuals on the website of the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Farmworker.--The term `farmworker' means an individual of any age that is employed in agriculture, including as a pesticide user or applicator, for any length of time, including migrant and seasonal employees, regardless of classification as a full-time, part-time, or contract employee. ``(b) Mandatory Duty To Report.-- ``(1) In general.--Whenever a farmworker incident occurs, the employer of each affected farmworker shall report the incident to the Administrator. ``(2) Online system.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator shall implement and deploy an online system to facilitate the reporting of farmworker incidents. ``(2) Criminal penalties.--An employer described in subsection (b)(1) that knowingly fails to report a farmworker incident, or that otherwise pressures or coerces a farmworker to not report a farmworker incident, shall be liable for a criminal penalty of up to $100,000, 6 months in prison, or both. ``(d) Preventing Future Harm to Farmworkers.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the Administrator shall transmit a report prepared by the Administrator of the farmworker incident to-- ``(A) the manufacturer of each involved pesticide product; and ``(B) the manufacturer of each involved active ingredient or ingredients. ``(2) Suspension.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a farmworker incident results in the death of a farmworker, the pesticide product or active ingredient that caused the death shall be immediately suspended, pending the review required by this section. ``(3) Assessments.-- ``(A) Pesticide product manufacturer.--Not later than 60 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the manufacturer of the pesticide product shall provide to the Administrator an assessment of the farmworker incident, including whether any changes to the label of the pesticide product or active ingredient are warranted at the time of the assessment to avoid future farmworker incidents. ``(ii) Publication.--The Administrator shall publish a determination under clause (i) in the Federal Register for a period of 30 days for public notice and comment. ``(5) Cancellations.-- ``(A) Failure to change label.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the manufacturer of a pesticide product or active ingredient does not change the label of the applicable product in accordance with a final determination of the Administrator under paragraph (4)(B), the pesticide product or active ingredient shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(2) Reports.--The Administrator shall-- ``(A) include in a final determination regarding the registration review of a pesticide the registration of which is suspended under paragraph (1) a full and complete report describing each farmworker incident that has occurred during the period covered by the report; and ``(B)(i) require label changes to prevent farmworker incidents from occurring in the future; or ``(ii) explain why no label changes under clause (i) are warranted.''. AUTHORITY TO BRING CIVIL ACTION. ``(2) Jurisdiction.--The district courts of the United States shall have exclusive jurisdiction over a civil action brought pursuant to paragraph (1).''. ``(b) Remedy.-- ``(1) Filing of complaint.--Any employee who believes that the employee has been discharged or otherwise discriminated against by any person in violation of subsection (a) may, not later than 30 days after the date on which the alleged violation occurs, file (or have any person file on behalf of the employee) a complaint with the Secretary of Labor (referred to in this section as the `Secretary') alleging that discharge or discrimination. ``(2) Notification.--On receipt of a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the person named in the complaint of the filing of the complaint. ``(B) Results.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) complete the investigation under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) notify in writing the complainant (and any person acting on behalf of the complainant) and the person alleged to have committed the applicable violation of the results of that investigation. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any employee or employer adversely affected or aggrieved by an order issued under subsection (b) may obtain review of the order in the court of appeals of the United States for the judicial circuit in which the violation with respect to which the order is issued allegedly occurred. ``(2) Petition.--A petition for review under paragraph (1) shall be filed not later than 60 days after the date on which the applicable order is issued under subsection (b). ``(3) Applicable law.--Judicial review under paragraph (1) shall be in accordance with chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(d) Enforcement.-- ``(1) In general.--If a person fails to comply with an order issued under subsection (b), the Secretary shall bring a civil action in the district court of the United States for the judicial district in which the violation is determined to occur to enforce that order.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes. Congress finds that-- (1) the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the ``EPA'') regularly fails to incorporate updated scientific understanding to protect human health and the environment from the harmful effects of pesticide products, as envisioned by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. ENDING INDEFINITE DELAYS ON REVIEW OF DANGEROUS PESTICIDES. ( a) Definitions.-- (1) In general.--Section 2 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (z) and inserting the following: ``(z) Registration.--The term `registration' means the approval of an active ingredient or pesticide product under this Act-- ``(1) that has not previously been registered under this Act; or ``(2) for a crop or use for which the active ingredient or pesticide has not previously been registered under this Act. ''; ( B) Section 3(h)(3)(E) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(h)(3)(E)) is amended by striking ``section 2(mm)'' and inserting ``section 2(nn)''. ( 136a-1) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(o) Suspension of Dangerous Pesticides on Failure To Complete Registration Review on Time.-- ``(1) Definition of dangerous pesticide.--In this subsection, the term `dangerous pesticide' means an active ingredient or pesticide product that may-- ``(A) be carcinogenic; ``(B) be acutely toxic; ``(C) be an endocrine disruptor; ``(D) cause harm to a pregnant woman or a fetus; or ``(E) cause neurological or developmental harm. ``(3) Initial findings.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the receipt of a petition described in paragraph (2)(A), the Administrator shall make a finding as to whether the petition presents substantial scientific information indicating that the designation of the petitioned active ingredient or pesticide product as a dangerous pesticide may be warranted. ``(B) Duration.--The registration of an active ingredient or pesticide product suspended under subparagraph (A) shall remain suspended until such time as the Administrator makes a registration review determination in accordance with this section. ``(5) Existing stocks.--In accordance with section 6(a)(1), the Administrator shall not permit the continued sale and use of existing stocks of an active ingredient or pesticide product the registration of which has been suspended under paragraph (4). 136d) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Suspension and Expedited Review of Banned Pesticides.-- ``(1) Suspension of banned pesticides.--The Administrator shall immediately suspend the registration of any active ingredient or pesticide product that is-- ``(A) banned or otherwise prohibited from entering the market by the European Union, 1 or more countries in the European Union, or Canada; and ``(B) registered for use within the United States. ``(3) Cancellation.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), unless the Administrator determines after a review under paragraph (2) that the decision to ban a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A) was clearly erroneous, the registration that is suspended shall be canceled not later than 2 years after the date of completion of the review. (a) In General.--Section 3(c)(7) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(7)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Time limits on conditional registrations.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection or section 6(e), the Administrator shall provide not longer than 2 years for the terms and requirements of any conditional registration under this paragraph to be met by the registrant. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6(e) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d(e)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the last sentence and inserting ``The Administrator shall not permit the continued sale and use of existing stocks of a pesticide the conditional registration of which has been canceled. ''; 136d(a)) is amended by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(a) Prohibition on the Sale or Use of Existing Stocks; Information.-- ``(1) Existing stocks.--The Administrator shall not permit the continued sale or use of existing stocks of a pesticide the registration of which is-- ``(A) suspended or canceled under this section or section 3 or 4; or ``(B) vacated or set aside by judicial decree.''. a) Definition of Ingredient Statement.--Section 2(n) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. b) Complete List of Inert Ingredients.--Section 3(c)(9) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(9)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(E) Complete list of inert ingredients.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the label or labeling required under this Act shall provide a complete list of inert ingredients.''. ( c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 10(d) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136h(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``or'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (C) by striking subparagraph (C); and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``clause (A), (B), or (C)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subparagraph (A) or (B)''. ``(B) Revocation of tolerances and exemptions.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall, in accordance with section 408(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of an organophosphate, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from organophosphate use, in or on food. ``(3) No future organophosphate registrations.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator may not register any pesticide of the class organophosphate under section 4. ``(2) Sale of existing stocks prohibited.--In accordance with subsection (a)(1), effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the continued sale or use of existing stocks of neonicotinoid pesticides shall be prohibited. ``(3) No future paraquat registrations.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator may not register any paraquat pesticide under section 4. 136v) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by inserting ``, or any political subdivision of a State,'' after ``A State''; and (B) by inserting ``or political subdivision'' after ``the State''; (2) by striking subsection (b); and (3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). ( a) Language Requirements for Pesticide Products.--Section 3(c)(9) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(9)) (as amended by section 8(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(F) Language requirements for pesticide products.-- ``(i) In general.--The label for any pesticide product shall be printed in both English and Spanish. ``(2) Farmworker incident.--The term `farmworker incident' means exposure of a farmworker to an active ingredient, a pesticide product, a tank mixture of multiple pesticides, a metabolite, or a degradate that results in-- ``(A) an illness or injury-- ``(i) requiring medical attention or hospitalization of the farmworker; or ``(ii) that requires the farmworker to stop working temporarily or permanently; ``(B) a permanent disability or loss in function of the farmworker; or ``(C) death of the farmworker. ``(3) Rewards.--The Administrator shall implement a reward system that a provides monetary award of not less than $25,000 per person per farmworker incident that leads to the identification of 1 or more employers that have failed to report a farmworker incident. ``(4) Retaliation.-- ``(A) In general.--Any person that takes punitive action against a farmworker or a person that reports a farmworker incident shall be liable for a criminal penalty of not more than $100,000, 6 months in prison, or both. ``(3) Assessments.-- ``(A) Pesticide product manufacturer.--Not later than 60 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the manufacturer of the pesticide product shall provide to the Administrator an assessment of the farmworker incident, including whether any changes to the label of the pesticide product or active ingredient are warranted at the time of the assessment to avoid future farmworker incidents. ``(4) Determinations by administrator.-- ``(A) Draft determination.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than the earlier of 90 days after the receipt of an assessment required by paragraph (3) and 180 days after the occurrence of the farmworker incident, the Administrator shall make a draft determination as to whether a change in the label of an involved pesticide product or active ingredient is warranted. ``(5) Cancellations.-- ``(A) Failure to change label.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the manufacturer of a pesticide product or active ingredient does not change the label of the applicable product in accordance with a final determination of the Administrator under paragraph (4)(B), the pesticide product or active ingredient shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(2) Reports.--The Administrator shall-- ``(A) include in a final determination regarding the registration review of a pesticide the registration of which is suspended under paragraph (1) a full and complete report describing each farmworker incident that has occurred during the period covered by the report; and ``(B)(i) require label changes to prevent farmworker incidents from occurring in the future; or ``(ii) explain why no label changes under clause (i) are warranted.''. Section 16 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136n) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Authority To Bring Civil Action.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person may bring a civil action against the Administrator where there is an alleged failure of the Administrator to comply with any provision of this Act. ``(b) Remedy.-- ``(1) Filing of complaint.--Any employee who believes that the employee has been discharged or otherwise discriminated against by any person in violation of subsection (a) may, not later than 30 days after the date on which the alleged violation occurs, file (or have any person file on behalf of the employee) a complaint with the Secretary of Labor (referred to in this section as the `Secretary') alleging that discharge or discrimination. ``(4) Orders.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a complaint filed under paragraph (1), unless the proceeding on the complaint is terminated by the Secretary on the basis of a settlement entered into by the Secretary and the person alleged to have committed the applicable violation, the Secretary shall issue an order-- ``(i) providing the relief described in paragraph (5); or ``(ii) denying the complaint. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any employee or employer adversely affected or aggrieved by an order issued under subsection (b) may obtain review of the order in the court of appeals of the United States for the judicial circuit in which the violation with respect to which the order is issued allegedly occurred. ``(2) Petition.--A petition for review under paragraph (1) shall be filed not later than 60 days after the date on which the applicable order is issued under subsection (b). ``(2) Jurisdiction.--In a civil action brought under paragraph (1), a district court of the United States shall have jurisdiction to grant all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and exemplary damages. ``(e) Exclusion.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to any employee who, acting without direction from the employee's employer (or any agent of the employer), deliberately causes a violation of any requirement of this Act.''.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.-- (1) In general.--Section 2 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (z) and inserting the following: ``(z) Registration.--The term `registration' means the approval of an active ingredient or pesticide product under this Act-- ``(1) that has not previously been registered under this Act; or ``(2) for a crop or use for which the active ingredient or pesticide has not previously been registered under this Act. ''; ( ``(5) Existing stocks.--In accordance with section 6(a)(1), the Administrator shall not permit the continued sale and use of existing stocks of an active ingredient or pesticide product the registration of which has been suspended under paragraph (4). a) In General.--Section 3(c)(7) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(7)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Time limits on conditional registrations.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection or section 6(e), the Administrator shall provide not longer than 2 years for the terms and requirements of any conditional registration under this paragraph to be met by the registrant. ''; 136d(a)) is amended by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(a) Prohibition on the Sale or Use of Existing Stocks; Information.-- ``(1) Existing stocks.--The Administrator shall not permit the continued sale or use of existing stocks of a pesticide the registration of which is-- ``(A) suspended or canceled under this section or section 3 or 4; or ``(B) vacated or set aside by judicial decree.''. ``(B) Revocation of tolerances and exemptions.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall, in accordance with section 408(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of an organophosphate, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from organophosphate use, in or on food. ``(3) No future paraquat registrations.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator may not register any paraquat pesticide under section 4. ``(3) Assessments.-- ``(A) Pesticide product manufacturer.--Not later than 60 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the manufacturer of the pesticide product shall provide to the Administrator an assessment of the farmworker incident, including whether any changes to the label of the pesticide product or active ingredient are warranted at the time of the assessment to avoid future farmworker incidents. ``(4) Determinations by administrator.-- ``(A) Draft determination.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than the earlier of 90 days after the receipt of an assessment required by paragraph (3) and 180 days after the occurrence of the farmworker incident, the Administrator shall make a draft determination as to whether a change in the label of an involved pesticide product or active ingredient is warranted. ``(5) Cancellations.-- ``(A) Failure to change label.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the manufacturer of a pesticide product or active ingredient does not change the label of the applicable product in accordance with a final determination of the Administrator under paragraph (4)(B), the pesticide product or active ingredient shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(4) Orders.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a complaint filed under paragraph (1), unless the proceeding on the complaint is terminated by the Secretary on the basis of a settlement entered into by the Secretary and the person alleged to have committed the applicable violation, the Secretary shall issue an order-- ``(i) providing the relief described in paragraph (5); or ``(ii) denying the complaint. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any employee or employer adversely affected or aggrieved by an order issued under subsection (b) may obtain review of the order in the court of appeals of the United States for the judicial circuit in which the violation with respect to which the order is issued allegedly occurred.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes. ``(3) Initial findings.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the receipt of a petition described in paragraph (2)(A), the Administrator shall make a finding as to whether the petition presents substantial scientific information indicating that the designation of the petitioned active ingredient or pesticide product as a dangerous pesticide may be warranted. ``(3) Cancellation.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), unless the Administrator determines after a review under paragraph (2) that the decision to ban a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A) was clearly erroneous, the registration that is suspended shall be canceled not later than 2 years after the date of completion of the review. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6(e) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d(e)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the last sentence and inserting ``The Administrator shall not permit the continued sale and use of existing stocks of a pesticide the conditional registration of which has been canceled. ''; 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of a neonicotinoid pesticide, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from neonicotinoid pesticide use, in or on food. ``(d) Preventing Future Harm to Farmworkers.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the Administrator shall transmit a report prepared by the Administrator of the farmworker incident to-- ``(A) the manufacturer of each involved pesticide product; and ``(B) the manufacturer of each involved active ingredient or ingredients. ``(2) Suspension.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a farmworker incident results in the death of a farmworker, the pesticide product or active ingredient that caused the death shall be immediately suspended, pending the review required by this section. ``(5) Cancellations.-- ``(A) Failure to change label.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the manufacturer of a pesticide product or active ingredient does not change the label of the applicable product in accordance with a final determination of the Administrator under paragraph (4)(B), the pesticide product or active ingredient shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(B) Results.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) complete the investigation under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) notify in writing the complainant (and any person acting on behalf of the complainant) and the person alleged to have committed the applicable violation of the results of that investigation. ``(d) Enforcement.-- ``(1) In general.--If a person fails to comply with an order issued under subsection (b), the Secretary shall bring a civil action in the district court of the United States for the judicial district in which the violation is determined to occur to enforce that order.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes. a) Definitions.-- (1) In general.--Section 2 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136) is amended-- (A) by striking subsection (z) and inserting the following: ``(z) Registration.--The term `registration' means the approval of an active ingredient or pesticide product under this Act-- ``(1) that has not previously been registered under this Act; or ``(2) for a crop or use for which the active ingredient or pesticide has not previously been registered under this Act. ''; ( ``(5) Existing stocks.--In accordance with section 6(a)(1), the Administrator shall not permit the continued sale and use of existing stocks of an active ingredient or pesticide product the registration of which has been suspended under paragraph (4). a) In General.--Section 3(c)(7) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(7)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Time limits on conditional registrations.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection or section 6(e), the Administrator shall provide not longer than 2 years for the terms and requirements of any conditional registration under this paragraph to be met by the registrant. ''; 136d(a)) is amended by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(a) Prohibition on the Sale or Use of Existing Stocks; Information.-- ``(1) Existing stocks.--The Administrator shall not permit the continued sale or use of existing stocks of a pesticide the registration of which is-- ``(A) suspended or canceled under this section or section 3 or 4; or ``(B) vacated or set aside by judicial decree.''. ``(B) Revocation of tolerances and exemptions.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall, in accordance with section 408(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of an organophosphate, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from organophosphate use, in or on food. ``(3) No future paraquat registrations.--Effective on the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator may not register any paraquat pesticide under section 4. ``(3) Assessments.-- ``(A) Pesticide product manufacturer.--Not later than 60 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the manufacturer of the pesticide product shall provide to the Administrator an assessment of the farmworker incident, including whether any changes to the label of the pesticide product or active ingredient are warranted at the time of the assessment to avoid future farmworker incidents. ``(4) Determinations by administrator.-- ``(A) Draft determination.-- ``(i) In general.--Not later than the earlier of 90 days after the receipt of an assessment required by paragraph (3) and 180 days after the occurrence of the farmworker incident, the Administrator shall make a draft determination as to whether a change in the label of an involved pesticide product or active ingredient is warranted. ``(5) Cancellations.-- ``(A) Failure to change label.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the manufacturer of a pesticide product or active ingredient does not change the label of the applicable product in accordance with a final determination of the Administrator under paragraph (4)(B), the pesticide product or active ingredient shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(4) Orders.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a complaint filed under paragraph (1), unless the proceeding on the complaint is terminated by the Secretary on the basis of a settlement entered into by the Secretary and the person alleged to have committed the applicable violation, the Secretary shall issue an order-- ``(i) providing the relief described in paragraph (5); or ``(ii) denying the complaint. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any employee or employer adversely affected or aggrieved by an order issued under subsection (b) may obtain review of the order in the court of appeals of the United States for the judicial circuit in which the violation with respect to which the order is issued allegedly occurred.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes. ``(3) Initial findings.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the receipt of a petition described in paragraph (2)(A), the Administrator shall make a finding as to whether the petition presents substantial scientific information indicating that the designation of the petitioned active ingredient or pesticide product as a dangerous pesticide may be warranted. ``(3) Cancellation.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), unless the Administrator determines after a review under paragraph (2) that the decision to ban a pesticide by the European Union or a country described in paragraph (1)(A) was clearly erroneous, the registration that is suspended shall be canceled not later than 2 years after the date of completion of the review. b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 6(e) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136d(e)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the last sentence and inserting ``The Administrator shall not permit the continued sale and use of existing stocks of a pesticide the conditional registration of which has been canceled. ''; 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of a neonicotinoid pesticide, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from neonicotinoid pesticide use, in or on food. ``(d) Preventing Future Harm to Farmworkers.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the Administrator shall transmit a report prepared by the Administrator of the farmworker incident to-- ``(A) the manufacturer of each involved pesticide product; and ``(B) the manufacturer of each involved active ingredient or ingredients. ``(2) Suspension.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a farmworker incident results in the death of a farmworker, the pesticide product or active ingredient that caused the death shall be immediately suspended, pending the review required by this section. ``(5) Cancellations.-- ``(A) Failure to change label.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the manufacturer of a pesticide product or active ingredient does not change the label of the applicable product in accordance with a final determination of the Administrator under paragraph (4)(B), the pesticide product or active ingredient shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(B) Results.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives a complaint filed under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- ``(i) complete the investigation under subparagraph (A); and ``(ii) notify in writing the complainant (and any person acting on behalf of the complainant) and the person alleged to have committed the applicable violation of the results of that investigation. ``(d) Enforcement.-- ``(1) In general.--If a person fails to comply with an order issued under subsection (b), the Secretary shall bring a civil action in the district court of the United States for the judicial district in which the violation is determined to occur to enforce that order.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 3(c)(7) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(7)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Time limits on conditional registrations.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection or section 6(e), the Administrator shall provide not longer than 2 years for the terms and requirements of any conditional registration under this paragraph to be met by the registrant. ''; 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of an organophosphate, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from organophosphate use, in or on food. ``(3) Assessments.-- ``(A) Pesticide product manufacturer.--Not later than 60 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the manufacturer of the pesticide product shall provide to the Administrator an assessment of the farmworker incident, including whether any changes to the label of the pesticide product or active ingredient are warranted at the time of the assessment to avoid future farmworker incidents. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any employee or employer adversely affected or aggrieved by an order issued under subsection (b) may obtain review of the order in the court of appeals of the United States for the judicial circuit in which the violation with respect to which the order is issued allegedly occurred.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes. ``(3) Initial findings.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the receipt of a petition described in paragraph (2)(A), the Administrator shall make a finding as to whether the petition presents substantial scientific information indicating that the designation of the petitioned active ingredient or pesticide product as a dangerous pesticide may be warranted. ``(d) Preventing Future Harm to Farmworkers.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the Administrator shall transmit a report prepared by the Administrator of the farmworker incident to-- ``(A) the manufacturer of each involved pesticide product; and ``(B) the manufacturer of each involved active ingredient or ingredients. ``(5) Cancellations.-- ``(A) Failure to change label.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the manufacturer of a pesticide product or active ingredient does not change the label of the applicable product in accordance with a final determination of the Administrator under paragraph (4)(B), the pesticide product or active ingredient shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(d) Enforcement.-- ``(1) In general.--If a person fails to comply with an order issued under subsection (b), the Secretary shall bring a civil action in the district court of the United States for the judicial district in which the violation is determined to occur to enforce that order.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 3(c)(7) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136a(c)(7)) is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following: ``(C) Time limits on conditional registrations.-- ``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection or section 6(e), the Administrator shall provide not longer than 2 years for the terms and requirements of any conditional registration under this paragraph to be met by the registrant. ''; 346a(b)(1)(B)), revoke any tolerance or exemption that allows the presence of an organophosphate, or any pesticide chemical residue that results from organophosphate use, in or on food. ``(3) Assessments.-- ``(A) Pesticide product manufacturer.--Not later than 60 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the manufacturer of the pesticide product shall provide to the Administrator an assessment of the farmworker incident, including whether any changes to the label of the pesticide product or active ingredient are warranted at the time of the assessment to avoid future farmworker incidents. ``(c) Judicial Review.-- ``(1) In general.--Any employee or employer adversely affected or aggrieved by an order issued under subsection (b) may obtain review of the order in the court of appeals of the United States for the judicial circuit in which the violation with respect to which the order is issued allegedly occurred.

To amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes. ``(3) Initial findings.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the receipt of a petition described in paragraph (2)(A), the Administrator shall make a finding as to whether the petition presents substantial scientific information indicating that the designation of the petitioned active ingredient or pesticide product as a dangerous pesticide may be warranted. ``(d) Preventing Future Harm to Farmworkers.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days after the receipt of a report of a farmworker incident, the Administrator shall transmit a report prepared by the Administrator of the farmworker incident to-- ``(A) the manufacturer of each involved pesticide product; and ``(B) the manufacturer of each involved active ingredient or ingredients. ``(5) Cancellations.-- ``(A) Failure to change label.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 6(b), if the manufacturer of a pesticide product or active ingredient does not change the label of the applicable product in accordance with a final determination of the Administrator under paragraph (4)(B), the pesticide product or active ingredient shall be immediately and permanently canceled by operation of law and without further proceedings. ``(d) Enforcement.-- ``(1) In general.--If a person fails to comply with an order issued under subsection (b), the Secretary shall bring a civil action in the district court of the United States for the judicial district in which the violation is determined to occur to enforce that order.

H.R.8789

Families

Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022 This bill authorizes additional funding for the Court Improvement Program, which supports state courts' role in achieving stable, permanent homes for children in foster care.

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, 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 ``Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 436 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629f) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, $375,000,000 for each fiscal year in the 5-fiscal-year period beginning with the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, and $345,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year'' before the period; and (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``until the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $60,000,000 for the grants for each fiscal year in the 5-fiscal-year period beginning with the 1st fiscal year after such effective date, and $30,000,000 for the grants for each succeeding fiscal year'' before the period. (b) Indian Tribes.--Section 438(c)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(c)(3)) is amended by inserting ``for each fiscal year that begins before the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $2,000,000 in the case of the 1st 5 fiscal years that begin after such effective date, and $1,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year,'' after ``$1,000,000''. (c) Offset.-- (1) Effective on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of this Act, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$608,000,000'' and inserting ``$448,000,000''. (2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. (3) Effective on October 1 of the 3rd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$618,000,000'' and inserting ``$608,000,000''. SEC. 3. CLARIFICATION THAT COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO PREVENT DISRUPTION AND ENABLE RECOVERY FROM VARIOUS THREATS. Section 438(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) to prevent disruption and enable recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters, or cyber-attacks, including technology support for remote hearings or legal representation, developing guidance, coordinating with other agencies, or otherwise ensuring back-up approaches are in place to ensure continuity of needed services.''. SEC. 4. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE ON SHARING BEST PRACTICES FOR TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES NEEDED FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR FOSTER CARE OR ADOPTION TO BE CONDUCTED REMOTELY. (a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (b) Initial Issuance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue the 1st guidance required by subsection (a) not later than January 1, 2024. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. Except as provided in section 2(b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes.

Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022

Rep. Moore, Blake D.

R

UT

This bill authorizes additional funding for the Court Improvement Program, which supports state courts' role in achieving stable, permanent homes for children in foster care.

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, 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 ``Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022''. 2. TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 436 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629f) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, $375,000,000 for each fiscal year in the 5-fiscal-year period beginning with the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, and $345,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year'' before the period; and (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``until the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $60,000,000 for the grants for each fiscal year in the 5-fiscal-year period beginning with the 1st fiscal year after such effective date, and $30,000,000 for the grants for each succeeding fiscal year'' before the period. (b) Indian Tribes.--Section 438(c)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. (c) Offset.-- (1) Effective on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of this Act, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$608,000,000'' and inserting ``$448,000,000''. 3. CLARIFICATION THAT COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO PREVENT DISRUPTION AND ENABLE RECOVERY FROM VARIOUS THREATS. 629h(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) to prevent disruption and enable recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters, or cyber-attacks, including technology support for remote hearings or legal representation, developing guidance, coordinating with other agencies, or otherwise ensuring back-up approaches are in place to ensure continuity of needed services.''. 4. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE ON SHARING BEST PRACTICES FOR TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES NEEDED FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR FOSTER CARE OR ADOPTION TO BE CONDUCTED REMOTELY. (b) Initial Issuance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue the 1st guidance required by subsection (a) not later than January 1, 2024. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. Except as provided in section 2(b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, 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 ``Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022''. 2. TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 436 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. (b) Indian Tribes.--Section 438(c)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. (c) Offset.-- (1) Effective on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of this Act, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$608,000,000'' and inserting ``$448,000,000''. 3. 629h(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) to prevent disruption and enable recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters, or cyber-attacks, including technology support for remote hearings or legal representation, developing guidance, coordinating with other agencies, or otherwise ensuring back-up approaches are in place to ensure continuity of needed services.''. 4. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE ON SHARING BEST PRACTICES FOR TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES NEEDED FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR FOSTER CARE OR ADOPTION TO BE CONDUCTED REMOTELY. (b) Initial Issuance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue the 1st guidance required by subsection (a) not later than January 1, 2024. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. Except as provided in section 2(b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, 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 ``Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 436 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629f) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, $375,000,000 for each fiscal year in the 5-fiscal-year period beginning with the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, and $345,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year'' before the period; and (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``until the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $60,000,000 for the grants for each fiscal year in the 5-fiscal-year period beginning with the 1st fiscal year after such effective date, and $30,000,000 for the grants for each succeeding fiscal year'' before the period. (b) Indian Tribes.--Section 438(c)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(c)(3)) is amended by inserting ``for each fiscal year that begins before the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $2,000,000 in the case of the 1st 5 fiscal years that begin after such effective date, and $1,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year,'' after ``$1,000,000''. (c) Offset.-- (1) Effective on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of this Act, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$608,000,000'' and inserting ``$448,000,000''. (2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. (3) Effective on October 1 of the 3rd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$618,000,000'' and inserting ``$608,000,000''. SEC. 3. CLARIFICATION THAT COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO PREVENT DISRUPTION AND ENABLE RECOVERY FROM VARIOUS THREATS. Section 438(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) to prevent disruption and enable recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters, or cyber-attacks, including technology support for remote hearings or legal representation, developing guidance, coordinating with other agencies, or otherwise ensuring back-up approaches are in place to ensure continuity of needed services.''. SEC. 4. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE ON SHARING BEST PRACTICES FOR TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES NEEDED FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR FOSTER CARE OR ADOPTION TO BE CONDUCTED REMOTELY. (a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (b) Initial Issuance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue the 1st guidance required by subsection (a) not later than January 1, 2024. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. Except as provided in section 2(b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, 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 ``Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 436 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629f) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, $375,000,000 for each fiscal year in the 5-fiscal-year period beginning with the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, and $345,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year'' before the period; and (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``until the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $60,000,000 for the grants for each fiscal year in the 5-fiscal-year period beginning with the 1st fiscal year after such effective date, and $30,000,000 for the grants for each succeeding fiscal year'' before the period. (b) Indian Tribes.--Section 438(c)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(c)(3)) is amended by inserting ``for each fiscal year that begins before the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $2,000,000 in the case of the 1st 5 fiscal years that begin after such effective date, and $1,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year,'' after ``$1,000,000''. (c) Offset.-- (1) Effective on October 1 of the 1st fiscal year beginning after the effective date of this Act, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$608,000,000'' and inserting ``$448,000,000''. (2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. (3) Effective on October 1 of the 3rd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$618,000,000'' and inserting ``$608,000,000''. SEC. 3. CLARIFICATION THAT COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR TECHNOLOGICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO PREVENT DISRUPTION AND ENABLE RECOVERY FROM VARIOUS THREATS. Section 438(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) to prevent disruption and enable recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters, or cyber-attacks, including technology support for remote hearings or legal representation, developing guidance, coordinating with other agencies, or otherwise ensuring back-up approaches are in place to ensure continuity of needed services.''. SEC. 4. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE ON SHARING BEST PRACTICES FOR TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES NEEDED FOR COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR FOSTER CARE OR ADOPTION TO BE CONDUCTED REMOTELY. (a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (b) Initial Issuance.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue the 1st guidance required by subsection (a) not later than January 1, 2024. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. Except as provided in section 2(b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022''. 629h(c)(3)) is amended by inserting ``for each fiscal year that begins before the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $2,000,000 in the case of the 1st 5 fiscal years that begin after such effective date, and $1,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year,'' after ``$1,000,000''. ( 2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. ( 629h(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) to prevent disruption and enable recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters, or cyber-attacks, including technology support for remote hearings or legal representation, developing guidance, coordinating with other agencies, or otherwise ensuring back-up approaches are in place to ensure continuity of needed services.''. a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes. 2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. (3) Effective on October 1 of the 3rd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$618,000,000'' and inserting ``$608,000,000''. a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes. 2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. (3) Effective on October 1 of the 3rd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$618,000,000'' and inserting ``$608,000,000''. a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022''. 629h(c)(3)) is amended by inserting ``for each fiscal year that begins before the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $2,000,000 in the case of the 1st 5 fiscal years that begin after such effective date, and $1,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year,'' after ``$1,000,000''. ( 2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. ( 629h(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) to prevent disruption and enable recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters, or cyber-attacks, including technology support for remote hearings or legal representation, developing guidance, coordinating with other agencies, or otherwise ensuring back-up approaches are in place to ensure continuity of needed services.''. a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes. 2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. (3) Effective on October 1 of the 3rd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$618,000,000'' and inserting ``$608,000,000''. a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022''. 629h(c)(3)) is amended by inserting ``for each fiscal year that begins before the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $2,000,000 in the case of the 1st 5 fiscal years that begin after such effective date, and $1,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year,'' after ``$1,000,000''. ( 2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. ( 629h(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) to prevent disruption and enable recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters, or cyber-attacks, including technology support for remote hearings or legal representation, developing guidance, coordinating with other agencies, or otherwise ensuring back-up approaches are in place to ensure continuity of needed services.''. a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes. 2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. (3) Effective on October 1 of the 3rd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$618,000,000'' and inserting ``$608,000,000''. a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022''. 629h(c)(3)) is amended by inserting ``for each fiscal year that begins before the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $2,000,000 in the case of the 1st 5 fiscal years that begin after such effective date, and $1,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year,'' after ``$1,000,000''. ( 2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. ( 629h(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) to prevent disruption and enable recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters, or cyber-attacks, including technology support for remote hearings or legal representation, developing guidance, coordinating with other agencies, or otherwise ensuring back-up approaches are in place to ensure continuity of needed services.''. a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes. 2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. (3) Effective on October 1 of the 3rd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$618,000,000'' and inserting ``$608,000,000''. a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (

To temporarily increase funding to the Court Improvement Program, to improve the ability of courts to conduct remote child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022''. 629h(c)(3)) is amended by inserting ``for each fiscal year that begins before the effective date of the Connecting Forever Families Act of 2022, $2,000,000 in the case of the 1st 5 fiscal years that begin after such effective date, and $1,000,000 for each succeeding fiscal year,'' after ``$1,000,000''. ( 2) Effective on October 1 of the 2nd fiscal year beginning after such effective date, section 403(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 603(b)(2)) is amended by striking ``$448,000,000'' and inserting ``$618,000,000''. ( 629h(a)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (1); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting ``and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) to prevent disruption and enable recovery from threats such as public health crises, natural disasters, or cyber-attacks, including technology support for remote hearings or legal representation, developing guidance, coordinating with other agencies, or otherwise ensuring back-up approaches are in place to ensure continuity of needed services.''. a) In General.--Every 5 years, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administration for Children and Families, shall issue implementation guidance for sharing information on the best practices for-- (1) technological changes needed for court proceedings for foster care or adoption to be conducted remotely in a way that maximizes engagement and protects the privacy of participants; and (2) the manner in which the proceedings should be conducted. (

H.R.2086

Immigration

Agricultural Guest Worker Reform Initiative Act of 2021 or the AGRI Act of 2021 This bill revises provisions related to H-2A (temporary agricultural worker) visas, including to eliminate certain requirements to hire U.S. workers, expand the program to include dairy and ranch workers, and shift administrative responsibilities from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The bill establishes a trust fund to be used to (1) administer and enforce the program, (2) collect a portion of guest worker wages to be paid upon a worker's return to the worker's country of origin, and (3) provide emergency medical services for guest workers. The bill eliminates a requirement that, during the first half of the time period of a guest worker contract, certain employers must hire any qualified U.S. employee who applies to perform the job the guest worker was hired to perform. Furthermore, an employer shall not be required to pay a guest worker a wage higher than the highest of federal, state, or local minimum wage rates. The bill places limitations on when guest workers may receive civil legal assistance for low-income individuals. Employer-provided housing shall be governed generally by USDA regulations, where currently such housing must meet applicable federal, state, or local standards. Employers shall not have to provide housing to workers who can reasonably return to their permanent residence within the same day. An employer may file a civil action to recover transportation costs from a guest worker who absconds from a contract.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, 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 ``Agricultural Guest Worker Reform Initiative Act of 2021'' or as the ``AGRI Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IN GENERAL. (a) Inclusion of Dairy or Ranch Workers.--Section 101(a)(15)(H) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)) is amended by inserting ``labor on a dairy or ranch and'' before ``agricultural labor defined in''. (b) Elimination of 50 Percent Rule.--Section 218(c)(3) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(A)''; and (2) by striking subparagraph (B). (c) Wage Rate.--Section 218(a)(1)(B) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that no employer shall be required to pay a wage rate greater than the greatest of the Federal, State, and local minimum wage rates.''. (d) Legal Assistance From the Legal Services Corporation; Expedited Procedures for Replacement of an Absconded Worker.--Section 218(h) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) The Legal Services Corporation may not provide legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, and may not provide financial assistance to any person or entity that provides legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, unless-- ``(i) the alien is present in the United States at the time the legal assistance is provided; and ``(ii) the parties to the dispute have attempted, in good faith, mediation or other non-binding dispute resolution of all issues involving all such parties. ``(B) If an employer and a nonimmigrant having status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) have an arbitration arrangement, the Legal Services Corporation shall respect the arbitration process and outcome. ``(C) No employer of a nonimmigrant having status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) shall be required to permit any recipient of a grant or contract under section 1007 of the Legal Services Corporation Act (42 U.S.C. 2996f), or any employee of such a recipient, to enter upon the employer's property, unless such recipient or employee has a pre-arranged appointment with a specific nonimmigrant having such status. ``(4) If any agricultural guest worker absconds from his or her place of employment, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Labor, shall establish expedited procedures for permitting the employer to import a agricultural guest worker to replace the absconded worker.''. (e) Length of Stay.--Section 218 of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j) Length of Stay.--An agricultural guest worker who enters the United States may remain in the United States for a period of not more than 11 months. The agricultural guest worker may not enter the United States on an additional visa under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(c) unless the agricultural guest worker first returns to that worker's country of origin for a period of not less than 1 month. An agricultural guest worker may enter and remain in the United States for a total of not more than 3 years.''. (f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. ``(B) Rental or public accommodations or other substantially similar class of habitation in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. ``(C) Except where the Governor of the State has certified that there is inadequate housing available in the area of intended employment for migrant farm workers and agricultural guest workers seeking temporary housing while employed in agricultural work, the employer may furnish the worker with a housing voucher in accordance with regulations, if-- ``(i) the employer has verified that housing is available for the period during which the work is to be performed, within a reasonable commuting distance of the place of employment, for the amount of the voucher provided, and that the voucher is useable for that housing; ``(ii) upon the request of a worker seeking assistance in locating housing for which the voucher will be accepted, the employer makes a good faith effort to assist the worker in identifying, locating, and securing housing in the area of intended employment; and ``(iii) payment for the housing is made with a housing voucher that is only redeemable by the housing owner or their agent. An employer who provides housing through one of the foregoing means shall not be deemed a housing provider under section 203 of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1823) by virtue of providing such housing.''. (g) Absconding Aliens.--Section 218(f) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``If the alien absconds, the employer shall not be liable for any violation of this section. The employer may, in a civil action, recover any costs of transportation paid to the alien and any fees paid pertaining to the importing of the alien.''. (h) Biometric Identification Card.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide each nonimmigrant agricultural worker with an identification card that contains-- (1) an encrypted, machine-readable, electronic identification strip that is unique to the alien to whom the card is issued; (2) biometric identifiers, including fingerprints and a digital photograph; and (3) physical security features designed to prevent tampering, counterfeiting, or duplication of the card for fraudulent purposes. (i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. The Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. (2) Payment of fica and futa amounts into trust fund.--In the case of employment of a nonimmigrant agricultural worker-- (A) the employer shall provide for payment into the trust fund established under paragraph (1) of the sum of-- (i) an amount equivalent to the amount of excise taxes which the employer would pay under chapter 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to such employment if it were considered employment for the purpose of such Act; and (ii) an amount equivalent to (and in lieu of) the amount of excise taxes which the employer would otherwise pay under chapter 23 of such Code with respect to such employment; and (B) there shall be deducted from the wages of the worker and paid into such trust fund an amount equivalent to the amount of excise taxes that the employee would pay under such chapter 21 with respect to such employment if it were considered employment for the purposes of such Act. (3) Expenditures from trust fund.-- (A) Use of employer contributions for administration.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(A) paid into the trust fund shall be used for the purpose of administering and enforcing the program under this section and for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k). (B) Use of employee contributions for repayment of employee contributions upon return to country of origin.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund with respect to a nonimmigrant agricultural worker shall, upon application by the worker at the United States consulate nearest the worker's residence in the country of origin, be paid to the worker if the worker demonstrates the compliance of the worker with the terms and conditions of the program. (C) Use of employee contributions attributable to hi taxes for emergency medical services for nonimmigrant agricultural workers.-- (i) In general.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund which relate to excise tax in section 3101(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be used to provide payment with respect to emergency medical services (as defined in clause (iii)) for nonimmigrant agricultural workers. (ii) Administration.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish rules, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, with respect to the payments under this subparagraph, including methods for determining qualifications for payment and the amount of payment to be made with respect to emergency medical services. (iii) Emergency medical services defined.-- In this subparagraph, the term ``emergency medical services'' means those items and services required to be provided under section 1867 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395dd) with respect to an individual who is a nonimmigrant agricultural worker and does not include items and services for which coverage under workers' compensation is required under subsection (f)(3) with respect to the worker. (j) Semiannual Reports to Congress.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall report to Congress semiannually regarding the program under this section. Each such report shall include a statement of the number of nonimmigrant visas issued under the program, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, a description of any problems related to the enforcement of the program, and any recommendations for legislation relating to the program. (k) Program Name and Administrator Changed.--Section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1188), as amended by this Act, is further amended-- (1) by striking ``H-2A worker'' each place it appears and inserting ``agricultural guest worker''; and (2) by striking ``Secretary of Labor'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary of Agriculture''. <all>

Agricultural Guest Worker Reform Initiative Act of 2021

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes.

AGRI Act of 2021 Agricultural Guest Worker Reform Initiative Act of 2021

Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"

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This bill revises provisions related to H-2A (temporary agricultural worker) visas, including to eliminate certain requirements to hire U.S. workers, expand the program to include dairy and ranch workers, and shift administrative responsibilities from the Department of Labor to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The bill establishes a trust fund to be used to (1) administer and enforce the program, (2) collect a portion of guest worker wages to be paid upon a worker's return to the worker's country of origin, and (3) provide emergency medical services for guest workers. The bill eliminates a requirement that, during the first half of the time period of a guest worker contract, certain employers must hire any qualified U.S. employee who applies to perform the job the guest worker was hired to perform. Furthermore, an employer shall not be required to pay a guest worker a wage higher than the highest of federal, state, or local minimum wage rates. The bill places limitations on when guest workers may receive civil legal assistance for low-income individuals. Employer-provided housing shall be governed generally by USDA regulations, where currently such housing must meet applicable federal, state, or local standards. Employers shall not have to provide housing to workers who can reasonably return to their permanent residence within the same day. An employer may file a civil action to recover transportation costs from a guest worker who absconds from a contract.

2. IN GENERAL. 1101(a)(15)(H)) is amended by inserting ``labor on a dairy or ranch and'' before ``agricultural labor defined in''. 1188(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) The Legal Services Corporation may not provide legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, and may not provide financial assistance to any person or entity that provides legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, unless-- ``(i) the alien is present in the United States at the time the legal assistance is provided; and ``(ii) the parties to the dispute have attempted, in good faith, mediation or other non-binding dispute resolution of all issues involving all such parties. 1188) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j) Length of Stay.--An agricultural guest worker who enters the United States may remain in the United States for a period of not more than 11 months. (f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. The Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. (2) Payment of fica and futa amounts into trust fund.--In the case of employment of a nonimmigrant agricultural worker-- (A) the employer shall provide for payment into the trust fund established under paragraph (1) of the sum of-- (i) an amount equivalent to the amount of excise taxes which the employer would pay under chapter 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to such employment if it were considered employment for the purpose of such Act; and (ii) an amount equivalent to (and in lieu of) the amount of excise taxes which the employer would otherwise pay under chapter 23 of such Code with respect to such employment; and (B) there shall be deducted from the wages of the worker and paid into such trust fund an amount equivalent to the amount of excise taxes that the employee would pay under such chapter 21 with respect to such employment if it were considered employment for the purposes of such Act. (iii) Emergency medical services defined.-- In this subparagraph, the term ``emergency medical services'' means those items and services required to be provided under section 1867 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395dd) with respect to an individual who is a nonimmigrant agricultural worker and does not include items and services for which coverage under workers' compensation is required under subsection (f)(3) with respect to the worker. Each such report shall include a statement of the number of nonimmigrant visas issued under the program, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, a description of any problems related to the enforcement of the program, and any recommendations for legislation relating to the program.

2. 1101(a)(15)(H)) is amended by inserting ``labor on a dairy or ranch and'' before ``agricultural labor defined in''. 1188) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j) Length of Stay.--An agricultural guest worker who enters the United States may remain in the United States for a period of not more than 11 months. (f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. The Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. (2) Payment of fica and futa amounts into trust fund.--In the case of employment of a nonimmigrant agricultural worker-- (A) the employer shall provide for payment into the trust fund established under paragraph (1) of the sum of-- (i) an amount equivalent to the amount of excise taxes which the employer would pay under chapter 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to such employment if it were considered employment for the purpose of such Act; and (ii) an amount equivalent to (and in lieu of) the amount of excise taxes which the employer would otherwise pay under chapter 23 of such Code with respect to such employment; and (B) there shall be deducted from the wages of the worker and paid into such trust fund an amount equivalent to the amount of excise taxes that the employee would pay under such chapter 21 with respect to such employment if it were considered employment for the purposes of such Act. 1395dd) with respect to an individual who is a nonimmigrant agricultural worker and does not include items and services for which coverage under workers' compensation is required under subsection (f)(3) with respect to the worker. Each such report shall include a statement of the number of nonimmigrant visas issued under the program, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, a description of any problems related to the enforcement of the program, and any recommendations for legislation relating to the program.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. IN GENERAL. 1101(a)(15)(H)) is amended by inserting ``labor on a dairy or ranch and'' before ``agricultural labor defined in''. 1188(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) The Legal Services Corporation may not provide legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, and may not provide financial assistance to any person or entity that provides legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, unless-- ``(i) the alien is present in the United States at the time the legal assistance is provided; and ``(ii) the parties to the dispute have attempted, in good faith, mediation or other non-binding dispute resolution of all issues involving all such parties. 2996f), or any employee of such a recipient, to enter upon the employer's property, unless such recipient or employee has a pre-arranged appointment with a specific nonimmigrant having such status. 1188) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j) Length of Stay.--An agricultural guest worker who enters the United States may remain in the United States for a period of not more than 11 months. (f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. ``(C) Except where the Governor of the State has certified that there is inadequate housing available in the area of intended employment for migrant farm workers and agricultural guest workers seeking temporary housing while employed in agricultural work, the employer may furnish the worker with a housing voucher in accordance with regulations, if-- ``(i) the employer has verified that housing is available for the period during which the work is to be performed, within a reasonable commuting distance of the place of employment, for the amount of the voucher provided, and that the voucher is useable for that housing; ``(ii) upon the request of a worker seeking assistance in locating housing for which the voucher will be accepted, the employer makes a good faith effort to assist the worker in identifying, locating, and securing housing in the area of intended employment; and ``(iii) payment for the housing is made with a housing voucher that is only redeemable by the housing owner or their agent. (h) Biometric Identification Card.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide each nonimmigrant agricultural worker with an identification card that contains-- (1) an encrypted, machine-readable, electronic identification strip that is unique to the alien to whom the card is issued; (2) biometric identifiers, including fingerprints and a digital photograph; and (3) physical security features designed to prevent tampering, counterfeiting, or duplication of the card for fraudulent purposes. The Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. (2) Payment of fica and futa amounts into trust fund.--In the case of employment of a nonimmigrant agricultural worker-- (A) the employer shall provide for payment into the trust fund established under paragraph (1) of the sum of-- (i) an amount equivalent to the amount of excise taxes which the employer would pay under chapter 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to such employment if it were considered employment for the purpose of such Act; and (ii) an amount equivalent to (and in lieu of) the amount of excise taxes which the employer would otherwise pay under chapter 23 of such Code with respect to such employment; and (B) there shall be deducted from the wages of the worker and paid into such trust fund an amount equivalent to the amount of excise taxes that the employee would pay under such chapter 21 with respect to such employment if it were considered employment for the purposes of such Act. (iii) Emergency medical services defined.-- In this subparagraph, the term ``emergency medical services'' means those items and services required to be provided under section 1867 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395dd) with respect to an individual who is a nonimmigrant agricultural worker and does not include items and services for which coverage under workers' compensation is required under subsection (f)(3) with respect to the worker. Each such report shall include a statement of the number of nonimmigrant visas issued under the program, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, a description of any problems related to the enforcement of the program, and any recommendations for legislation relating to 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 ``Agricultural Guest Worker Reform Initiative Act of 2021'' or as the ``AGRI Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. IN GENERAL. 1101(a)(15)(H)) is amended by inserting ``labor on a dairy or ranch and'' before ``agricultural labor defined in''. 1188(c)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``(A)''; and (2) by striking subparagraph (B). 1188(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) The Legal Services Corporation may not provide legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, and may not provide financial assistance to any person or entity that provides legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, unless-- ``(i) the alien is present in the United States at the time the legal assistance is provided; and ``(ii) the parties to the dispute have attempted, in good faith, mediation or other non-binding dispute resolution of all issues involving all such parties. ``(B) If an employer and a nonimmigrant having status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) have an arbitration arrangement, the Legal Services Corporation shall respect the arbitration process and outcome. 2996f), or any employee of such a recipient, to enter upon the employer's property, unless such recipient or employee has a pre-arranged appointment with a specific nonimmigrant having such status. 1188) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(j) Length of Stay.--An agricultural guest worker who enters the United States may remain in the United States for a period of not more than 11 months. (f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. ``(B) Rental or public accommodations or other substantially similar class of habitation in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. ``(C) Except where the Governor of the State has certified that there is inadequate housing available in the area of intended employment for migrant farm workers and agricultural guest workers seeking temporary housing while employed in agricultural work, the employer may furnish the worker with a housing voucher in accordance with regulations, if-- ``(i) the employer has verified that housing is available for the period during which the work is to be performed, within a reasonable commuting distance of the place of employment, for the amount of the voucher provided, and that the voucher is useable for that housing; ``(ii) upon the request of a worker seeking assistance in locating housing for which the voucher will be accepted, the employer makes a good faith effort to assist the worker in identifying, locating, and securing housing in the area of intended employment; and ``(iii) payment for the housing is made with a housing voucher that is only redeemable by the housing owner or their agent. 1823) by virtue of providing such housing.''. The employer may, in a civil action, recover any costs of transportation paid to the alien and any fees paid pertaining to the importing of the alien.''. (h) Biometric Identification Card.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide each nonimmigrant agricultural worker with an identification card that contains-- (1) an encrypted, machine-readable, electronic identification strip that is unique to the alien to whom the card is issued; (2) biometric identifiers, including fingerprints and a digital photograph; and (3) physical security features designed to prevent tampering, counterfeiting, or duplication of the card for fraudulent purposes. The Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. (2) Payment of fica and futa amounts into trust fund.--In the case of employment of a nonimmigrant agricultural worker-- (A) the employer shall provide for payment into the trust fund established under paragraph (1) of the sum of-- (i) an amount equivalent to the amount of excise taxes which the employer would pay under chapter 21 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to such employment if it were considered employment for the purpose of such Act; and (ii) an amount equivalent to (and in lieu of) the amount of excise taxes which the employer would otherwise pay under chapter 23 of such Code with respect to such employment; and (B) there shall be deducted from the wages of the worker and paid into such trust fund an amount equivalent to the amount of excise taxes that the employee would pay under such chapter 21 with respect to such employment if it were considered employment for the purposes of such Act. (B) Use of employee contributions for repayment of employee contributions upon return to country of origin.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund with respect to a nonimmigrant agricultural worker shall, upon application by the worker at the United States consulate nearest the worker's residence in the country of origin, be paid to the worker if the worker demonstrates the compliance of the worker with the terms and conditions of the program. (iii) Emergency medical services defined.-- In this subparagraph, the term ``emergency medical services'' means those items and services required to be provided under section 1867 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395dd) with respect to an individual who is a nonimmigrant agricultural worker and does not include items and services for which coverage under workers' compensation is required under subsection (f)(3) with respect to the worker. Each such report shall include a statement of the number of nonimmigrant visas issued under the program, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, a description of any problems related to the enforcement of the program, and any recommendations for legislation relating to the program. (k) Program Name and Administrator Changed.--Section 218 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes. c) Wage Rate.--Section 218(a)(1)(B) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that no employer shall be required to pay a wage rate greater than the greatest of the Federal, State, and local minimum wage rates.''. ( 1188(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) The Legal Services Corporation may not provide legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, and may not provide financial assistance to any person or entity that provides legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, unless-- ``(i) the alien is present in the United States at the time the legal assistance is provided; and ``(ii) the parties to the dispute have attempted, in good faith, mediation or other non-binding dispute resolution of all issues involving all such parties. ``(B) If an employer and a nonimmigrant having status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) have an arbitration arrangement, the Legal Services Corporation shall respect the arbitration process and outcome. ``(4) If any agricultural guest worker absconds from his or her place of employment, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Labor, shall establish expedited procedures for permitting the employer to import a agricultural guest worker to replace the absconded worker.''. ( f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. ``(B) Rental or public accommodations or other substantially similar class of habitation in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. An employer who provides housing through one of the foregoing means shall not be deemed a housing provider under section 203 of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1823) by virtue of providing such housing.''. ( 1188(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``If the alien absconds, the employer shall not be liable for any violation of this section. i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. 3) Expenditures from trust fund.-- (A) Use of employer contributions for administration.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(A) paid into the trust fund shall be used for the purpose of administering and enforcing the program under this section and for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k). (B) Use of employee contributions for repayment of employee contributions upon return to country of origin.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund with respect to a nonimmigrant agricultural worker shall, upon application by the worker at the United States consulate nearest the worker's residence in the country of origin, be paid to the worker if the worker demonstrates the compliance of the worker with the terms and conditions of the program. ( C) Use of employee contributions attributable to hi taxes for emergency medical services for nonimmigrant agricultural workers.-- (i) In general.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund which relate to excise tax in section 3101(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be used to provide payment with respect to emergency medical services (as defined in clause (iii)) for nonimmigrant agricultural workers. ( 1395dd) with respect to an individual who is a nonimmigrant agricultural worker and does not include items and services for which coverage under workers' compensation is required under subsection (f)(3) with respect to the worker. ( Each such report shall include a statement of the number of nonimmigrant visas issued under the program, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, a description of any problems related to the enforcement of the program, and any recommendations for legislation relating to the program. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes. c) Wage Rate.--Section 218(a)(1)(B) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that no employer shall be required to pay a wage rate greater than the greatest of the Federal, State, and local minimum wage rates.''. ( ``(C) No employer of a nonimmigrant having status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) shall be required to permit any recipient of a grant or contract under section 1007 of the Legal Services Corporation Act (42 U.S.C. 2996f), or any employee of such a recipient, to enter upon the employer's property, unless such recipient or employee has a pre-arranged appointment with a specific nonimmigrant having such status. f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. An employer who provides housing through one of the foregoing means shall not be deemed a housing provider under section 203 of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1823) by virtue of providing such housing.''. ( g) Absconding Aliens.--Section 218(f) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``If the alien absconds, the employer shall not be liable for any violation of this section. (i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. The Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. ( (B) Use of employee contributions for repayment of employee contributions upon return to country of origin.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund with respect to a nonimmigrant agricultural worker shall, upon application by the worker at the United States consulate nearest the worker's residence in the country of origin, be paid to the worker if the worker demonstrates the compliance of the worker with the terms and conditions of the program. ( C) Use of employee contributions attributable to hi taxes for emergency medical services for nonimmigrant agricultural workers.-- (i) In general.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund which relate to excise tax in section 3101(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be used to provide payment with respect to emergency medical services (as defined in clause (iii)) for nonimmigrant agricultural workers. ( 1188), as amended by this Act, is further amended-- (1) by striking ``H-2A worker'' each place it appears and inserting ``agricultural guest worker''; and (2) by striking ``Secretary of Labor'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary of Agriculture''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes. c) Wage Rate.--Section 218(a)(1)(B) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that no employer shall be required to pay a wage rate greater than the greatest of the Federal, State, and local minimum wage rates.''. ( ``(C) No employer of a nonimmigrant having status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) shall be required to permit any recipient of a grant or contract under section 1007 of the Legal Services Corporation Act (42 U.S.C. 2996f), or any employee of such a recipient, to enter upon the employer's property, unless such recipient or employee has a pre-arranged appointment with a specific nonimmigrant having such status. f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. An employer who provides housing through one of the foregoing means shall not be deemed a housing provider under section 203 of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1823) by virtue of providing such housing.''. ( g) Absconding Aliens.--Section 218(f) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``If the alien absconds, the employer shall not be liable for any violation of this section. (i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. The Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. ( (B) Use of employee contributions for repayment of employee contributions upon return to country of origin.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund with respect to a nonimmigrant agricultural worker shall, upon application by the worker at the United States consulate nearest the worker's residence in the country of origin, be paid to the worker if the worker demonstrates the compliance of the worker with the terms and conditions of the program. ( C) Use of employee contributions attributable to hi taxes for emergency medical services for nonimmigrant agricultural workers.-- (i) In general.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund which relate to excise tax in section 3101(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be used to provide payment with respect to emergency medical services (as defined in clause (iii)) for nonimmigrant agricultural workers. ( 1188), as amended by this Act, is further amended-- (1) by striking ``H-2A worker'' each place it appears and inserting ``agricultural guest worker''; and (2) by striking ``Secretary of Labor'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary of Agriculture''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes. c) Wage Rate.--Section 218(a)(1)(B) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that no employer shall be required to pay a wage rate greater than the greatest of the Federal, State, and local minimum wage rates.''. ( 1188(h)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3)(A) The Legal Services Corporation may not provide legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, and may not provide financial assistance to any person or entity that provides legal assistance for, or on behalf of, any alien, unless-- ``(i) the alien is present in the United States at the time the legal assistance is provided; and ``(ii) the parties to the dispute have attempted, in good faith, mediation or other non-binding dispute resolution of all issues involving all such parties. ``(B) If an employer and a nonimmigrant having status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) have an arbitration arrangement, the Legal Services Corporation shall respect the arbitration process and outcome. ``(4) If any agricultural guest worker absconds from his or her place of employment, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Labor, shall establish expedited procedures for permitting the employer to import a agricultural guest worker to replace the absconded worker.''. ( f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. ``(B) Rental or public accommodations or other substantially similar class of habitation in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. An employer who provides housing through one of the foregoing means shall not be deemed a housing provider under section 203 of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1823) by virtue of providing such housing.''. ( 1188(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``If the alien absconds, the employer shall not be liable for any violation of this section. i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. 3) Expenditures from trust fund.-- (A) Use of employer contributions for administration.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(A) paid into the trust fund shall be used for the purpose of administering and enforcing the program under this section and for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k). (B) Use of employee contributions for repayment of employee contributions upon return to country of origin.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund with respect to a nonimmigrant agricultural worker shall, upon application by the worker at the United States consulate nearest the worker's residence in the country of origin, be paid to the worker if the worker demonstrates the compliance of the worker with the terms and conditions of the program. ( C) Use of employee contributions attributable to hi taxes for emergency medical services for nonimmigrant agricultural workers.-- (i) In general.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund which relate to excise tax in section 3101(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be used to provide payment with respect to emergency medical services (as defined in clause (iii)) for nonimmigrant agricultural workers. ( 1395dd) with respect to an individual who is a nonimmigrant agricultural worker and does not include items and services for which coverage under workers' compensation is required under subsection (f)(3) with respect to the worker. ( Each such report shall include a statement of the number of nonimmigrant visas issued under the program, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, a description of any problems related to the enforcement of the program, and any recommendations for legislation relating to the program. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes. c) Wage Rate.--Section 218(a)(1)(B) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that no employer shall be required to pay a wage rate greater than the greatest of the Federal, State, and local minimum wage rates.''. ( ``(C) No employer of a nonimmigrant having status under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(a) shall be required to permit any recipient of a grant or contract under section 1007 of the Legal Services Corporation Act (42 U.S.C. 2996f), or any employee of such a recipient, to enter upon the employer's property, unless such recipient or employee has a pre-arranged appointment with a specific nonimmigrant having such status. f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. An employer who provides housing through one of the foregoing means shall not be deemed a housing provider under section 203 of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (29 U.S.C. 1823) by virtue of providing such housing.''. ( g) Absconding Aliens.--Section 218(f) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``If the alien absconds, the employer shall not be liable for any violation of this section. (i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. The Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury shall promulgate such other regulations as may be necessary to carry out this subsection. ( (B) Use of employee contributions for repayment of employee contributions upon return to country of origin.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund with respect to a nonimmigrant agricultural worker shall, upon application by the worker at the United States consulate nearest the worker's residence in the country of origin, be paid to the worker if the worker demonstrates the compliance of the worker with the terms and conditions of the program. ( C) Use of employee contributions attributable to hi taxes for emergency medical services for nonimmigrant agricultural workers.-- (i) In general.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund which relate to excise tax in section 3101(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be used to provide payment with respect to emergency medical services (as defined in clause (iii)) for nonimmigrant agricultural workers. ( 1188), as amended by this Act, is further amended-- (1) by striking ``H-2A worker'' each place it appears and inserting ``agricultural guest worker''; and (2) by striking ``Secretary of Labor'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary of Agriculture''.

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes. c) Wage Rate.--Section 218(a)(1)(B) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that no employer shall be required to pay a wage rate greater than the greatest of the Federal, State, and local minimum wage rates.''. ( ``(4) If any agricultural guest worker absconds from his or her place of employment, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Labor, shall establish expedited procedures for permitting the employer to import a agricultural guest worker to replace the absconded worker.''. ( f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. 3) Expenditures from trust fund.-- (A) Use of employer contributions for administration.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(A) paid into the trust fund shall be used for the purpose of administering and enforcing the program under this section and for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k). ( ( C) Use of employee contributions attributable to hi taxes for emergency medical services for nonimmigrant agricultural workers.-- (i) In general.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund which relate to excise tax in section 3101(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be used to provide payment with respect to emergency medical services (as defined in clause (iii)) for nonimmigrant agricultural workers. ( Each such report shall include a statement of the number of nonimmigrant visas issued under the program, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, a description of any problems related to the enforcement of the program, and any recommendations for legislation relating to the program. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes. f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. (i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. B) Use of employee contributions for repayment of employee contributions upon return to country of origin.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund with respect to a nonimmigrant agricultural worker shall, upon application by the worker at the United States consulate nearest the worker's residence in the country of origin, be paid to the worker if the worker demonstrates the compliance of the worker with the terms and conditions of the program. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes. c) Wage Rate.--Section 218(a)(1)(B) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that no employer shall be required to pay a wage rate greater than the greatest of the Federal, State, and local minimum wage rates.''. ( ``(4) If any agricultural guest worker absconds from his or her place of employment, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Labor, shall establish expedited procedures for permitting the employer to import a agricultural guest worker to replace the absconded worker.''. ( f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. 3) Expenditures from trust fund.-- (A) Use of employer contributions for administration.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(A) paid into the trust fund shall be used for the purpose of administering and enforcing the program under this section and for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k). ( ( C) Use of employee contributions attributable to hi taxes for emergency medical services for nonimmigrant agricultural workers.-- (i) In general.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund which relate to excise tax in section 3101(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be used to provide payment with respect to emergency medical services (as defined in clause (iii)) for nonimmigrant agricultural workers. ( Each such report shall include a statement of the number of nonimmigrant visas issued under the program, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program, a description of any problems related to the enforcement of the program, and any recommendations for legislation relating to the program. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes. f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. (i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. B) Use of employee contributions for repayment of employee contributions upon return to country of origin.--Except as provided in subparagraph (C), amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund with respect to a nonimmigrant agricultural worker shall, upon application by the worker at the United States consulate nearest the worker's residence in the country of origin, be paid to the worker if the worker demonstrates the compliance of the worker with the terms and conditions of the program. (

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to simplify and rename the H-2C worker program, and for other purposes. f) Housing.--Section 218(c)(4) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1188(c)(4)) is amended to read as follows: ``(4) Housing.--Except for agricultural guest workers who are reasonably able to return to their permanent residence (either within or outside the United States) within the same day, the employer will provide housing to agricultural guest workers through one of the following means: ``(A) Employer-owned housing in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of Agriculture. i) Trust Fund.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish by regulation a trust fund the purpose of which is to provide, without further appropriation, funds for the administration and the enforcement of the program under this section, for the cost of the cards issued under subsection (k), for a monetary incentive for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to return to their country of origin upon expiration of their visas under the program, and for payment with respect to emergency medical services furnished to nonimmigrant agricultural workers. C) Use of employee contributions attributable to hi taxes for emergency medical services for nonimmigrant agricultural workers.-- (i) In general.--Amounts described in paragraph (2)(B) paid into the trust fund which relate to excise tax in section 3101(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be used to provide payment with respect to emergency medical services (as defined in clause (iii)) for nonimmigrant agricultural workers. (

S.3037

Education

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2021 This bill prohibits an elementary or secondary school from receiving federal funds unless the school complies with specified requirements related to parental consent and student gender identity. Among other requirements, school employees may not withhold information from parents about a minor student's gender transition or gender identity. The Department of Justice or a parent or guardian may bring a civil action against a school for violations.

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, 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 ``Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Some school districts are violating parental and familial rights by encouraging or instructing staff to deceive or withhold information from parents if their child is seeking to ``transition'' genders. Without parental knowledge or consent, schools are facilitating ``social gender transitions'' by changing the names and pronouns of children in school, or even allowing children to change which sex-segregated facilities they use, such as dormitories for overnight field trips. (2) Powerful teachers unions and activist organizations are pressuring more schools to adopt policies to enable children, of any age, to change their gender identity at school without parental notice or consent. (3) Contrary to the unfounded assertions of activists, ``socially transitioning'' a child is not a neutral, uncontroversial decision, but an experimental intervention that has immediate effects on a child's psychology and a high likelihood of changing the life path of a child. A ``social gender transition'' may make it more difficult for a child to reverse course later on, thereby increasing the likelihood that the child will continue on to a ``medical transition'', resulting in life-changing, irreversible consequences. (4) Any policies that attempt to circumvent parental authority are a violation of parents' constitutionally protected rights to direct the care, custody, and upbringing of their children as recognized by the Supreme Court. Further, policies that withhold information from parents or ask children about intimate details of their family life violate Federal statutes designed to uphold a parent's rights and duties in education. School districts implementing such policies are misrepresenting or entirely ignoring these statutes and constitutional protections. (5) Schools should never be allowed to intrude on family life by misleading parents and confusing children. SEC. 3. REQUIREMENT OF PARENTAL CONSENT. (a) In General.--No Federal funds shall be made available to any elementary school or secondary school unless the elementary school or secondary school, with respect to students enrolled at the school who have not yet reached 18 years of age, complies with each of the following requirements: (1) School employees do not proceed with any accommodation intended to affirm a student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex, or any action to facilitate a gender transition, including referral or recommendation to any third- party medical provider, unless the employees have received express parental consent to do so. (2) School employees do not facilitate, encourage, or coerce students to withhold information from their parents regarding the student's gender transition or the student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. (3) School employees do not withhold or hide information from parents about a student's requested gender transition or a student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. (4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. (b) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to prevent a school employee from contacting appropriate legal authorities about an imminent threat to a student's physical safety in the event that the school employee knows or has a reasonable suspicion that the student is at risk of physical abuse, as defined in section 1169 of title 18, United States Code; or (2) to deprive any parent of the right to be involved in a child's actions or discussions about gender transition, without the due process of law. (c) Ensuring Compliance.-- (1) In general.--The head of each Federal agency shall require each application for Federal assistance submitted by a State educational agency or local educational agency to the head of such Federal agency-- (A) to describe the steps that each elementary school and secondary school served by the State educational agency or local educational agency proposes to take to ensure compliance with the requirements under this section and how these steps preserve and protect the authority of the family; and (B) to ensure that-- (i) a copy of the written policy that each elementary school and secondary school served by the State educational agency or local educational agency has to ensure compliance with the requirements under this section is provided to the head of such Federal agency and to the families of enrolled students; and (ii) each such policy is clearly and publicly posted on the website of the school. (2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. (d) Civil Action for Certain Violations.-- (1) In general.--A qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation. (2) Administrative remedies not required.--An action under this section may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the party commencing the action has sought or exhausted any available administrative remedy. (3) Defendants in actions under this section may include governmental entities as well as others.--An action under this section may be brought against any elementary school or secondary school receiving Federal financial assistance or any governmental entity assisting an elementary school or secondary school. (4) Nature of relief.--In an action under this section, the court shall grant-- (A) all appropriate relief, including injunctive relief and declaratory relief; and (B) to a prevailing plaintiff, reasonable attorneys' fees and litigation costs. (5) Attorneys fees for defendant.--If a defendant in a civil action under this subsection prevails and the court finds that the plaintiff's suit was frivolous, the court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee in favor of the defendant against the plaintiff. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Biological sex.--The term ``biological sex'' means the biological indication of male and female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, such as sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to a person's psychological, chosen, or subjective experience of gender. (2) Designated violation.--The term ``designated violation'' means an actual or threatened violation of this section. (3) ESEA.--The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means a person's self-perception of their gender or claimed gender, regardless of the person's biological sex. (5) Gender transition.-- (A) In general.--The term ``gender transition'' includes both medical transition and social transition. (B) Medical transition.--The term ``medical transition'' means any medical or surgical intervention undertaken to alter the body of a person in order to assert an identity incongruent with biological sex or undertaken to create or facilitate the development of physiological or anatomical characteristics that resemble a sex different from the person's biological sex. (C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (6) Governmental entity.--The term ``governmental entity'' means a school district, a local educational agency, a school board, or any agency or other governmental unit or subdivision of a State responsible for education, or of such a local government. (7) Qualified party.--The term ``qualified party'' means-- (A) the Attorney General of the United States; or (B) any parent or legal guardian adversely affected by the designated violation. <all>

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2021

A bill to require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes.

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2021

Sen. Cotton, Tom

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This bill prohibits an elementary or secondary school from receiving federal funds unless the school complies with specified requirements related to parental consent and student gender identity. Among other requirements, school employees may not withhold information from parents about a minor student's gender transition or gender identity. The Department of Justice or a parent or guardian may bring a civil action against a school for violations.

SHORT TITLE. 2. (3) Contrary to the unfounded assertions of activists, ``socially transitioning'' a child is not a neutral, uncontroversial decision, but an experimental intervention that has immediate effects on a child's psychology and a high likelihood of changing the life path of a child. SEC. REQUIREMENT OF PARENTAL CONSENT. (3) School employees do not withhold or hide information from parents about a student's requested gender transition or a student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. (c) Ensuring Compliance.-- (1) In general.--The head of each Federal agency shall require each application for Federal assistance submitted by a State educational agency or local educational agency to the head of such Federal agency-- (A) to describe the steps that each elementary school and secondary school served by the State educational agency or local educational agency proposes to take to ensure compliance with the requirements under this section and how these steps preserve and protect the authority of the family; and (B) to ensure that-- (i) a copy of the written policy that each elementary school and secondary school served by the State educational agency or local educational agency has to ensure compliance with the requirements under this section is provided to the head of such Federal agency and to the families of enrolled students; and (ii) each such policy is clearly and publicly posted on the website of the school. (d) Civil Action for Certain Violations.-- (1) In general.--A qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation. (5) Attorneys fees for defendant.--If a defendant in a civil action under this subsection prevails and the court finds that the plaintiff's suit was frivolous, the court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee in favor of the defendant against the plaintiff. (2) Designated violation.--The term ``designated violation'' means an actual or threatened violation of this section. (B) Medical transition.--The term ``medical transition'' means any medical or surgical intervention undertaken to alter the body of a person in order to assert an identity incongruent with biological sex or undertaken to create or facilitate the development of physiological or anatomical characteristics that resemble a sex different from the person's biological sex. (C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (6) Governmental entity.--The term ``governmental entity'' means a school district, a local educational agency, a school board, or any agency or other governmental unit or subdivision of a State responsible for education, or of such a local government.

2. (3) Contrary to the unfounded assertions of activists, ``socially transitioning'' a child is not a neutral, uncontroversial decision, but an experimental intervention that has immediate effects on a child's psychology and a high likelihood of changing the life path of a child. SEC. REQUIREMENT OF PARENTAL CONSENT. (3) School employees do not withhold or hide information from parents about a student's requested gender transition or a student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. (c) Ensuring Compliance.-- (1) In general.--The head of each Federal agency shall require each application for Federal assistance submitted by a State educational agency or local educational agency to the head of such Federal agency-- (A) to describe the steps that each elementary school and secondary school served by the State educational agency or local educational agency proposes to take to ensure compliance with the requirements under this section and how these steps preserve and protect the authority of the family; and (B) to ensure that-- (i) a copy of the written policy that each elementary school and secondary school served by the State educational agency or local educational agency has to ensure compliance with the requirements under this section is provided to the head of such Federal agency and to the families of enrolled students; and (ii) each such policy is clearly and publicly posted on the website of the school. (d) Civil Action for Certain Violations.-- (1) In general.--A qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation. (5) Attorneys fees for defendant.--If a defendant in a civil action under this subsection prevails and the court finds that the plaintiff's suit was frivolous, the court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee in favor of the defendant against the plaintiff. (2) Designated violation.--The term ``designated violation'' means an actual or threatened violation 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. This Act may be cited as the ``Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. (3) Contrary to the unfounded assertions of activists, ``socially transitioning'' a child is not a neutral, uncontroversial decision, but an experimental intervention that has immediate effects on a child's psychology and a high likelihood of changing the life path of a child. (4) Any policies that attempt to circumvent parental authority are a violation of parents' constitutionally protected rights to direct the care, custody, and upbringing of their children as recognized by the Supreme Court. School districts implementing such policies are misrepresenting or entirely ignoring these statutes and constitutional protections. SEC. REQUIREMENT OF PARENTAL CONSENT. (3) School employees do not withhold or hide information from parents about a student's requested gender transition or a student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. (c) Ensuring Compliance.-- (1) In general.--The head of each Federal agency shall require each application for Federal assistance submitted by a State educational agency or local educational agency to the head of such Federal agency-- (A) to describe the steps that each elementary school and secondary school served by the State educational agency or local educational agency proposes to take to ensure compliance with the requirements under this section and how these steps preserve and protect the authority of the family; and (B) to ensure that-- (i) a copy of the written policy that each elementary school and secondary school served by the State educational agency or local educational agency has to ensure compliance with the requirements under this section is provided to the head of such Federal agency and to the families of enrolled students; and (ii) each such policy is clearly and publicly posted on the website of the school. (2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. (d) Civil Action for Certain Violations.-- (1) In general.--A qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation. (2) Administrative remedies not required.--An action under this section may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the party commencing the action has sought or exhausted any available administrative remedy. (5) Attorneys fees for defendant.--If a defendant in a civil action under this subsection prevails and the court finds that the plaintiff's suit was frivolous, the court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee in favor of the defendant against the plaintiff. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Biological sex.--The term ``biological sex'' means the biological indication of male and female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, such as sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to a person's psychological, chosen, or subjective experience of gender. (2) Designated violation.--The term ``designated violation'' means an actual or threatened violation of this section. 7801). (B) Medical transition.--The term ``medical transition'' means any medical or surgical intervention undertaken to alter the body of a person in order to assert an identity incongruent with biological sex or undertaken to create or facilitate the development of physiological or anatomical characteristics that resemble a sex different from the person's biological sex. (C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (6) Governmental entity.--The term ``governmental entity'' means a school district, a local educational agency, a school board, or any agency or other governmental unit or subdivision of a State responsible for education, or of such a local government.

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, 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 ``Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Some school districts are violating parental and familial rights by encouraging or instructing staff to deceive or withhold information from parents if their child is seeking to ``transition'' genders. (2) Powerful teachers unions and activist organizations are pressuring more schools to adopt policies to enable children, of any age, to change their gender identity at school without parental notice or consent. (3) Contrary to the unfounded assertions of activists, ``socially transitioning'' a child is not a neutral, uncontroversial decision, but an experimental intervention that has immediate effects on a child's psychology and a high likelihood of changing the life path of a child. A ``social gender transition'' may make it more difficult for a child to reverse course later on, thereby increasing the likelihood that the child will continue on to a ``medical transition'', resulting in life-changing, irreversible consequences. (4) Any policies that attempt to circumvent parental authority are a violation of parents' constitutionally protected rights to direct the care, custody, and upbringing of their children as recognized by the Supreme Court. Further, policies that withhold information from parents or ask children about intimate details of their family life violate Federal statutes designed to uphold a parent's rights and duties in education. School districts implementing such policies are misrepresenting or entirely ignoring these statutes and constitutional protections. (5) Schools should never be allowed to intrude on family life by misleading parents and confusing children. SEC. REQUIREMENT OF PARENTAL CONSENT. (3) School employees do not withhold or hide information from parents about a student's requested gender transition or a student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. (b) Rules of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed-- (1) to prevent a school employee from contacting appropriate legal authorities about an imminent threat to a student's physical safety in the event that the school employee knows or has a reasonable suspicion that the student is at risk of physical abuse, as defined in section 1169 of title 18, United States Code; or (2) to deprive any parent of the right to be involved in a child's actions or discussions about gender transition, without the due process of law. (c) Ensuring Compliance.-- (1) In general.--The head of each Federal agency shall require each application for Federal assistance submitted by a State educational agency or local educational agency to the head of such Federal agency-- (A) to describe the steps that each elementary school and secondary school served by the State educational agency or local educational agency proposes to take to ensure compliance with the requirements under this section and how these steps preserve and protect the authority of the family; and (B) to ensure that-- (i) a copy of the written policy that each elementary school and secondary school served by the State educational agency or local educational agency has to ensure compliance with the requirements under this section is provided to the head of such Federal agency and to the families of enrolled students; and (ii) each such policy is clearly and publicly posted on the website of the school. (2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. (d) Civil Action for Certain Violations.-- (1) In general.--A qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation. (2) Administrative remedies not required.--An action under this section may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the party commencing the action has sought or exhausted any available administrative remedy. (5) Attorneys fees for defendant.--If a defendant in a civil action under this subsection prevails and the court finds that the plaintiff's suit was frivolous, the court shall award a reasonable attorney's fee in favor of the defendant against the plaintiff. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Biological sex.--The term ``biological sex'' means the biological indication of male and female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, such as sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to a person's psychological, chosen, or subjective experience of gender. (2) Designated violation.--The term ``designated violation'' means an actual or threatened violation of this section. (3) ESEA.--The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (B) Medical transition.--The term ``medical transition'' means any medical or surgical intervention undertaken to alter the body of a person in order to assert an identity incongruent with biological sex or undertaken to create or facilitate the development of physiological or anatomical characteristics that resemble a sex different from the person's biological sex. (C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (6) Governmental entity.--The term ``governmental entity'' means a school district, a local educational agency, a school board, or any agency or other governmental unit or subdivision of a State responsible for education, or of such a local government.

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Some school districts are violating parental and familial rights by encouraging or instructing staff to deceive or withhold information from parents if their child is seeking to ``transition'' genders. A ``social gender transition'' may make it more difficult for a child to reverse course later on, thereby increasing the likelihood that the child will continue on to a ``medical transition'', resulting in life-changing, irreversible consequences. ( 4) Any policies that attempt to circumvent parental authority are a violation of parents' constitutionally protected rights to direct the care, custody, and upbringing of their children as recognized by the Supreme Court. (2) School employees do not facilitate, encourage, or coerce students to withhold information from their parents regarding the student's gender transition or the student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. ( d) Civil Action for Certain Violations.-- (1) In general.--A qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation. ( (3) Defendants in actions under this section may include governmental entities as well as others.--An action under this section may be brought against any elementary school or secondary school receiving Federal financial assistance or any governmental entity assisting an elementary school or secondary school. ( 3) ESEA.--The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means a person's self-perception of their gender or claimed gender, regardless of the person's biological sex. ( C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes. 2) Powerful teachers unions and activist organizations are pressuring more schools to adopt policies to enable children, of any age, to change their gender identity at school without parental notice or consent. ( 3) Contrary to the unfounded assertions of activists, ``socially transitioning'' a child is not a neutral, uncontroversial decision, but an experimental intervention that has immediate effects on a child's psychology and a high likelihood of changing the life path of a child. 2) School employees do not facilitate, encourage, or coerce students to withhold information from their parents regarding the student's gender transition or the student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. ( 2) Administrative remedies not required.--An action under this section may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the party commencing the action has sought or exhausted any available administrative remedy. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Biological sex.--The term ``biological sex'' means the biological indication of male and female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, such as sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to a person's psychological, chosen, or subjective experience of gender. ( C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes. 2) Powerful teachers unions and activist organizations are pressuring more schools to adopt policies to enable children, of any age, to change their gender identity at school without parental notice or consent. ( 3) Contrary to the unfounded assertions of activists, ``socially transitioning'' a child is not a neutral, uncontroversial decision, but an experimental intervention that has immediate effects on a child's psychology and a high likelihood of changing the life path of a child. 2) School employees do not facilitate, encourage, or coerce students to withhold information from their parents regarding the student's gender transition or the student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. ( 2) Administrative remedies not required.--An action under this section may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the party commencing the action has sought or exhausted any available administrative remedy. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Biological sex.--The term ``biological sex'' means the biological indication of male and female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, such as sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to a person's psychological, chosen, or subjective experience of gender. ( C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Some school districts are violating parental and familial rights by encouraging or instructing staff to deceive or withhold information from parents if their child is seeking to ``transition'' genders. A ``social gender transition'' may make it more difficult for a child to reverse course later on, thereby increasing the likelihood that the child will continue on to a ``medical transition'', resulting in life-changing, irreversible consequences. ( 4) Any policies that attempt to circumvent parental authority are a violation of parents' constitutionally protected rights to direct the care, custody, and upbringing of their children as recognized by the Supreme Court. (2) School employees do not facilitate, encourage, or coerce students to withhold information from their parents regarding the student's gender transition or the student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. ( d) Civil Action for Certain Violations.-- (1) In general.--A qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation. ( (3) Defendants in actions under this section may include governmental entities as well as others.--An action under this section may be brought against any elementary school or secondary school receiving Federal financial assistance or any governmental entity assisting an elementary school or secondary school. ( 3) ESEA.--The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means a person's self-perception of their gender or claimed gender, regardless of the person's biological sex. ( C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes. 2) Powerful teachers unions and activist organizations are pressuring more schools to adopt policies to enable children, of any age, to change their gender identity at school without parental notice or consent. ( 3) Contrary to the unfounded assertions of activists, ``socially transitioning'' a child is not a neutral, uncontroversial decision, but an experimental intervention that has immediate effects on a child's psychology and a high likelihood of changing the life path of a child. 2) School employees do not facilitate, encourage, or coerce students to withhold information from their parents regarding the student's gender transition or the student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. ( 2) Administrative remedies not required.--An action under this section may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the party commencing the action has sought or exhausted any available administrative remedy. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Biological sex.--The term ``biological sex'' means the biological indication of male and female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, such as sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to a person's psychological, chosen, or subjective experience of gender. ( C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Some school districts are violating parental and familial rights by encouraging or instructing staff to deceive or withhold information from parents if their child is seeking to ``transition'' genders. A ``social gender transition'' may make it more difficult for a child to reverse course later on, thereby increasing the likelihood that the child will continue on to a ``medical transition'', resulting in life-changing, irreversible consequences. ( 4) Any policies that attempt to circumvent parental authority are a violation of parents' constitutionally protected rights to direct the care, custody, and upbringing of their children as recognized by the Supreme Court. (2) School employees do not facilitate, encourage, or coerce students to withhold information from their parents regarding the student's gender transition or the student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. ( d) Civil Action for Certain Violations.-- (1) In general.--A qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation. ( (3) Defendants in actions under this section may include governmental entities as well as others.--An action under this section may be brought against any elementary school or secondary school receiving Federal financial assistance or any governmental entity assisting an elementary school or secondary school. ( 3) ESEA.--The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means a person's self-perception of their gender or claimed gender, regardless of the person's biological sex. ( C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes. 2) Powerful teachers unions and activist organizations are pressuring more schools to adopt policies to enable children, of any age, to change their gender identity at school without parental notice or consent. ( 3) Contrary to the unfounded assertions of activists, ``socially transitioning'' a child is not a neutral, uncontroversial decision, but an experimental intervention that has immediate effects on a child's psychology and a high likelihood of changing the life path of a child. 2) School employees do not facilitate, encourage, or coerce students to withhold information from their parents regarding the student's gender transition or the student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. ( 2) Administrative remedies not required.--An action under this section may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the party commencing the action has sought or exhausted any available administrative remedy. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Biological sex.--The term ``biological sex'' means the biological indication of male and female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, such as sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to a person's psychological, chosen, or subjective experience of gender. ( C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) Some school districts are violating parental and familial rights by encouraging or instructing staff to deceive or withhold information from parents if their child is seeking to ``transition'' genders. A ``social gender transition'' may make it more difficult for a child to reverse course later on, thereby increasing the likelihood that the child will continue on to a ``medical transition'', resulting in life-changing, irreversible consequences. ( 4) Any policies that attempt to circumvent parental authority are a violation of parents' constitutionally protected rights to direct the care, custody, and upbringing of their children as recognized by the Supreme Court. (2) School employees do not facilitate, encourage, or coerce students to withhold information from their parents regarding the student's gender transition or the student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. ( d) Civil Action for Certain Violations.-- (1) In general.--A qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation. ( (3) Defendants in actions under this section may include governmental entities as well as others.--An action under this section may be brought against any elementary school or secondary school receiving Federal financial assistance or any governmental entity assisting an elementary school or secondary school. ( 3) ESEA.--The terms ``elementary school'' and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Gender identity.--The term ``gender identity'' means a person's self-perception of their gender or claimed gender, regardless of the person's biological sex. ( C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes. 2) Powerful teachers unions and activist organizations are pressuring more schools to adopt policies to enable children, of any age, to change their gender identity at school without parental notice or consent. ( 3) Contrary to the unfounded assertions of activists, ``socially transitioning'' a child is not a neutral, uncontroversial decision, but an experimental intervention that has immediate effects on a child's psychology and a high likelihood of changing the life path of a child. 2) School employees do not facilitate, encourage, or coerce students to withhold information from their parents regarding the student's gender transition or the student's purported gender identity, where the student's purported gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( 2) Establishment of criteria.--The head of each Federal agency may establish criteria and provide technical assistance for meeting the requirements of this section. ( 2) Administrative remedies not required.--An action under this section may be commenced, and relief may be granted, without regard to whether the party commencing the action has sought or exhausted any available administrative remedy. ( (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Biological sex.--The term ``biological sex'' means the biological indication of male and female in the context of reproductive potential or capacity, such as sex chromosomes, naturally occurring sex hormones, gonads, and nonambiguous internal and external genitalia present at birth, without regard to a person's psychological, chosen, or subjective experience of gender. ( C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (

To require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes. 4) School employees do not pressure or coerce the parents of students, or students themselves, to proceed with any treatment or intervention to affirm the student's purported gender identity, where that gender identity is incongruous with biological sex. ( ( d) Civil Action for Certain Violations.-- (1) In general.--A qualified party may, in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with regard to a designated violation. ( ( C) Social transition.--The term ``social transition'' means any action taken to affirm a person's asserted gender identity that is in contradiction to the person's biological sex, including decisions pertaining to the use of sex-specific facilities and accommodations, participation in sex- segregated sports or activities, pronoun and name usage, boarding, sleeping and travel arrangements for field trips (including overnight trips), and dress code guidelines. (

H.R.9024

Energy

Directing Responsibility to Interior for Leases and Licenses Act or the DRILL Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to issue permits under the Mineral Leasing Act for all pending applications to drill for oil and gas on public land if the applications are complete and meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and other applicable law. In addition, the bill creates a variety of requirements for Interior to report on and publish data concerning leases and permits to develop oil, gas, and renewable energy.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, 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 ``Directing Responsibility to Interior for Leases and Licenses Act'' or the ``DRILL Act''. SEC. 2. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST; APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL; OFFSHORE GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY LICENSING. (a) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- (1) the status of nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales, including-- (A) the number of expressions of interest that the Bureau of Land Management has not taken any action to review, or not completed review of, as of the date of enactment of this section; and (B) how long such expressions of interest have been pending; (2) the status of each pending application for a permit to drill, including the number of applications received, in each Bureau of Land Management State office as of the date of enactment of this section, including-- (A) a description of the cause of delay for pending applications, including as a result of staffing shortages, technical limitations, incomplete applications, and incomplete review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending in violation of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); and (C) steps the office is taking to come into compliance with the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); (3) the number of permits to drill issued by each Bureau of Land Management State office as of the date of enactment of this section; (4) the status of each pending application for a license for offshore geological and geophysical surveys, including the number of applications received, in each Bureau of Ocean Energy management regional office, including-- (A) a description of any cause of delay for pending applications, including as a result of staffing shortages, technical limitations, incomplete applications, and incomplete review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending; and (C) steps the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is taking to complete review of each application; (5) the number of licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys issued by each Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regional office as of the date of enactment of this section; (6) the status of each pending application for a permit to drill, including the number of applications received, in each Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement regional office, including-- (A) a description of any cause of delay for pending applications, including as a result of staffing shortages, technical limitations, incomplete applications, and incomplete review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending; and (C) steps the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is taking to complete review of each application; (7) the number of permits to drill issued by each Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement regional office as of the date of enactment of this section; (8) how, as applicable, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement determines whether to-- (A) issue a license for geological and geophysical surveys; (B) issue a permit to drill; and (C) issue, extend, or suspend an oil and gas lease; (9) when determinations described in paragraph (8) are sent to the national office of the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement for final approval; (10) the degree to which Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement field, State, and regional offices exercise discretion on such final approval; (11) the number of auctioned leases receiving accepted bids that have not been issued to winning bidders and the number days such leases have not been issued; and (12) a description of the uses of application for permit to drill fees paid by permit holders over the previous 5-year period. (b) Pending Applications for Permits To Drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue all pending applications for a permit to drill that meet the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)). (c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(2) Applications for permits to drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for permits to drill in the preceding month in each State office. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved and not approved expressions of interest for onshore oil and gas lease sales during such 5-year period; and ``(B) the number of approved and not approved applications for permits to drill during such 5-year period.''. (2) Outer continental shelf lands act.--Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(q) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for licenses for offshore to geological and geophysical surveys in the preceding month. ``(2) Applications for permits to drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf in the preceding month in each regional office. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. (d) Requirement To Submit Documents and Communications.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives all documents and communications relating to the comprehensive review of Federal oil and gas permitting and leasing practices required under section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7624; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad). (2) Inclusions.--The submission under paragraph (1) shall include all documents and communications submitted to the Secretary of the Interior by members of the public in response to any public meeting or forum relating to the comprehensive review described in that paragraph. SEC. 3. STAFF PLANNING REPORT. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall each annually submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the staffing capacity of each respective agency with respect to issuing oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leases, rights-of-way, easements, and permits. Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting. <all>

DRILL Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes.

DRILL Act Directing Responsibility to Interior for Leases and Licenses Act

Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P.

R

WI

This bill requires the Department of the Interior to issue permits under the Mineral Leasing Act for all pending applications to drill for oil and gas on public land if the applications are complete and meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and other applicable law. In addition, the bill creates a variety of requirements for Interior to report on and publish data concerning leases and permits to develop oil, gas, and renewable energy.

2. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST; APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL; OFFSHORE GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY LICENSING. 4321 et seq.) or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending; and (C) steps the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is taking to complete review of each application; (7) the number of permits to drill issued by each Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement regional office as of the date of enactment of this section; (8) how, as applicable, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement determines whether to-- (A) issue a license for geological and geophysical surveys; (B) issue a permit to drill; and (C) issue, extend, or suspend an oil and gas lease; (9) when determinations described in paragraph (8) are sent to the national office of the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement for final approval; (10) the degree to which Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement field, State, and regional offices exercise discretion on such final approval; (11) the number of auctioned leases receiving accepted bids that have not been issued to winning bidders and the number days such leases have not been issued; and (12) a description of the uses of application for permit to drill fees paid by permit holders over the previous 5-year period. 226(p)(2)). (c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(2) Applications for permits to drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for permits to drill in the preceding month in each State office. (2) Outer continental shelf lands act.--Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. SEC. 3. STAFF PLANNING REPORT. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall each annually submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the staffing capacity of each respective agency with respect to issuing oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leases, rights-of-way, easements, and permits.

2. 4321 et seq.) or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending; and (C) steps the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is taking to complete review of each application; (7) the number of permits to drill issued by each Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement regional office as of the date of enactment of this section; (8) how, as applicable, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement determines whether to-- (A) issue a license for geological and geophysical surveys; (B) issue a permit to drill; and (C) issue, extend, or suspend an oil and gas lease; (9) when determinations described in paragraph (8) are sent to the national office of the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement for final approval; (10) the degree to which Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement field, State, and regional offices exercise discretion on such final approval; (11) the number of auctioned leases receiving accepted bids that have not been issued to winning bidders and the number days such leases have not been issued; and (12) a description of the uses of application for permit to drill fees paid by permit holders over the previous 5-year period. 226(p)(2)). (c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. ``(2) Applications for permits to drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for permits to drill in the preceding month in each State office. 3. STAFF PLANNING REPORT.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Directing Responsibility to Interior for Leases and Licenses Act'' or the ``DRILL Act''. 2. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST; APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL; OFFSHORE GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY LICENSING. 226(p)(2)); (3) the number of permits to drill issued by each Bureau of Land Management State office as of the date of enactment of this section; (4) the status of each pending application for a license for offshore geological and geophysical surveys, including the number of applications received, in each Bureau of Ocean Energy management regional office, including-- (A) a description of any cause of delay for pending applications, including as a result of staffing shortages, technical limitations, incomplete applications, and incomplete review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending; and (C) steps the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is taking to complete review of each application; (7) the number of permits to drill issued by each Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement regional office as of the date of enactment of this section; (8) how, as applicable, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement determines whether to-- (A) issue a license for geological and geophysical surveys; (B) issue a permit to drill; and (C) issue, extend, or suspend an oil and gas lease; (9) when determinations described in paragraph (8) are sent to the national office of the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement for final approval; (10) the degree to which Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement field, State, and regional offices exercise discretion on such final approval; (11) the number of auctioned leases receiving accepted bids that have not been issued to winning bidders and the number days such leases have not been issued; and (12) a description of the uses of application for permit to drill fees paid by permit holders over the previous 5-year period. 226(p)(2)). (c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(2) Applications for permits to drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for permits to drill in the preceding month in each State office. (2) Outer continental shelf lands act.--Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. Reg. 7624; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad). (2) Inclusions.--The submission under paragraph (1) shall include all documents and communications submitted to the Secretary of the Interior by members of the public in response to any public meeting or forum relating to the comprehensive review described in that paragraph. SEC. 3. STAFF PLANNING REPORT. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall each annually submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the staffing capacity of each respective agency with respect to issuing oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leases, rights-of-way, easements, and permits. Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, 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 ``Directing Responsibility to Interior for Leases and Licenses Act'' or the ``DRILL Act''. 2. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST; APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS TO DRILL; OFFSHORE GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY LICENSING. or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending in violation of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); and (C) steps the office is taking to come into compliance with the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); (3) the number of permits to drill issued by each Bureau of Land Management State office as of the date of enactment of this section; (4) the status of each pending application for a license for offshore geological and geophysical surveys, including the number of applications received, in each Bureau of Ocean Energy management regional office, including-- (A) a description of any cause of delay for pending applications, including as a result of staffing shortages, technical limitations, incomplete applications, and incomplete review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending; and (C) steps the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement is taking to complete review of each application; (7) the number of permits to drill issued by each Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement regional office as of the date of enactment of this section; (8) how, as applicable, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement determines whether to-- (A) issue a license for geological and geophysical surveys; (B) issue a permit to drill; and (C) issue, extend, or suspend an oil and gas lease; (9) when determinations described in paragraph (8) are sent to the national office of the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement for final approval; (10) the degree to which Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement field, State, and regional offices exercise discretion on such final approval; (11) the number of auctioned leases receiving accepted bids that have not been issued to winning bidders and the number days such leases have not been issued; and (12) a description of the uses of application for permit to drill fees paid by permit holders over the previous 5-year period. 226(p)(2)). (c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(2) Applications for permits to drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for permits to drill in the preceding month in each State office. (2) Outer continental shelf lands act.--Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. (d) Requirement To Submit Documents and Communications.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives all documents and communications relating to the comprehensive review of Federal oil and gas permitting and leasing practices required under section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. Reg. 7624; relating to tackling the climate crisis at home and abroad). (2) Inclusions.--The submission under paragraph (1) shall include all documents and communications submitted to the Secretary of the Interior by members of the public in response to any public meeting or forum relating to the comprehensive review described in that paragraph. SEC. 3. STAFF PLANNING REPORT. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall each annually submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the staffing capacity of each respective agency with respect to issuing oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leases, rights-of-way, easements, and permits. Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Directing Responsibility to Interior for Leases and Licenses Act'' or the ``DRILL Act''. or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending in violation of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); and (C) steps the office is taking to come into compliance with the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. (b) Pending Applications for Permits To Drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue all pending applications for a permit to drill that meet the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)). ( c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved and not approved expressions of interest for onshore oil and gas lease sales during such 5-year period; and ``(B) the number of approved and not approved applications for permits to drill during such 5-year period.''. ( 2) Outer continental shelf lands act.--Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(q) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for licenses for offshore to geological and geophysical surveys in the preceding month. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. ( d) Requirement To Submit Documents and Communications.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives all documents and communications relating to the comprehensive review of Federal oil and gas permitting and leasing practices required under section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall each annually submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the staffing capacity of each respective agency with respect to issuing oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leases, rights-of-way, easements, and permits. Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes. or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending in violation of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); and (C) steps the office is taking to come into compliance with the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. b) Pending Applications for Permits To Drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue all pending applications for a permit to drill that meet the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)). ( c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(2) Applications for permits to drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf in the preceding month in each regional office. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. ( Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes. or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending in violation of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); and (C) steps the office is taking to come into compliance with the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. b) Pending Applications for Permits To Drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue all pending applications for a permit to drill that meet the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)). ( c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(2) Applications for permits to drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf in the preceding month in each regional office. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. ( Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Directing Responsibility to Interior for Leases and Licenses Act'' or the ``DRILL Act''. or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending in violation of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); and (C) steps the office is taking to come into compliance with the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. (b) Pending Applications for Permits To Drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue all pending applications for a permit to drill that meet the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)). ( c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved and not approved expressions of interest for onshore oil and gas lease sales during such 5-year period; and ``(B) the number of approved and not approved applications for permits to drill during such 5-year period.''. ( 2) Outer continental shelf lands act.--Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(q) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for licenses for offshore to geological and geophysical surveys in the preceding month. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. ( d) Requirement To Submit Documents and Communications.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives all documents and communications relating to the comprehensive review of Federal oil and gas permitting and leasing practices required under section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall each annually submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the staffing capacity of each respective agency with respect to issuing oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leases, rights-of-way, easements, and permits. Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes. or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending in violation of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); and (C) steps the office is taking to come into compliance with the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. b) Pending Applications for Permits To Drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue all pending applications for a permit to drill that meet the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)). ( c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(2) Applications for permits to drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf in the preceding month in each regional office. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. ( Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Directing Responsibility to Interior for Leases and Licenses Act'' or the ``DRILL Act''. or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending in violation of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); and (C) steps the office is taking to come into compliance with the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. (b) Pending Applications for Permits To Drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue all pending applications for a permit to drill that meet the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)). ( c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved and not approved expressions of interest for onshore oil and gas lease sales during such 5-year period; and ``(B) the number of approved and not approved applications for permits to drill during such 5-year period.''. ( 2) Outer continental shelf lands act.--Section 8 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(q) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for licenses for offshore to geological and geophysical surveys in the preceding month. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. ( d) Requirement To Submit Documents and Communications.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives all documents and communications relating to the comprehensive review of Federal oil and gas permitting and leasing practices required under section 208 of Executive Order 14008 (86 Fed. The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall each annually submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the staffing capacity of each respective agency with respect to issuing oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leases, rights-of-way, easements, and permits. Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes. or other applicable laws; (B) the number of days an application has been pending in violation of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)); and (C) steps the office is taking to come into compliance with the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. b) Pending Applications for Permits To Drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall issue all pending applications for a permit to drill that meet the requirements of section 17(p)(2) of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226(p)(2)). ( c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(2) Applications for permits to drill.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf in the preceding month in each regional office. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. ( Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Directing Responsibility to Interior for Leases and Licenses Act'' or the ``DRILL Act''. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved and not approved expressions of interest for onshore oil and gas lease sales during such 5-year period; and ``(B) the number of approved and not approved applications for permits to drill during such 5-year period.''. ( 1337) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(q) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for licenses for offshore to geological and geophysical surveys in the preceding month. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. ( The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture shall each annually submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the staffing capacity of each respective agency with respect to issuing oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leases, rights-of-way, easements, and permits. Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes. c) Public Availability of Data.-- (1) Mineral leasing act.--Section 17 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. ( Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report and maintain publicly available data on expressions of interests, applications for permits to drill, and offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses, and for other purposes. 226) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Expressions of interest.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending, approved, and not approved expressions of interest in nominated parcels for future onshore oil and gas lease sales in the preceding month. ( 1337) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(q) Public Availability of Data.-- ``(1) Offshore geological and geophysical survey licenses.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, and each month thereafter, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior the number of pending and approved applications for licenses for offshore to geological and geophysical surveys in the preceding month. ``(3) Past data.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish on the website of the Department of the Interior, with respect to the 5-year period ending on the date of enactment of this subsection-- ``(A) the number of approved applications for licenses for offshore geological and geophysical surveys; and ``(B) the number of approved applications for permits to drill on the outer Continental Shelf.''. ( Each such report shall include-- (1) the number of staff assigned to oil, gas, coal, and renewable energy leasing and permitting, respectively; and (2) a description of how many staff are needed to meet statutory requirements for such leasing and permitting and how, as applicable, the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture plans to address staffing shortfalls for such leasing and permitting.

H.R.3564

Taxation

Choosing Healthy Investments and not Lunch Deductions (CHILD) Care Act of 2021 or the CHILD Care Act of 2021 This bill repeals the temporary increase (from 50% to 100%) of the tax deduction for business meals and entertainment expenses in 2021 and 2022. The bill also provides additional appropriations in FY2021 for payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Choosing Healthy Investments and not Lunch Deductions (CHILD) Care Act of 2021'' or as the ``CHILD Care Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPEAL THE TEMPORARY RULE ALLOWING THE FULL DEDUCTION OF BUSINESS MEALS. (a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. APPROPRIATION. The following additional amount is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, $5,031,000,000 for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, including for Federal administrative expenses, to remain available until expended. <all>

CHILD Care Act of 2021

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.

CHILD Care Act of 2021 Choosing Healthy Investments and not Lunch Deductions (CHILD) Care Act of 2021

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne

D

OR

This bill repeals the temporary increase (from 50% to 100%) of the tax deduction for business meals and entertainment expenses in 2021 and 2022. The bill also provides additional appropriations in FY2021 for payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990.

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Choosing Healthy Investments and not Lunch Deductions (CHILD) Care Act of 2021'' or as the ``CHILD Care Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPEAL THE TEMPORARY RULE ALLOWING THE FULL DEDUCTION OF BUSINESS MEALS. (a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. APPROPRIATION. The following additional amount is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, $5,031,000,000 for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, including for Federal administrative expenses, to remain available until expended. <all>

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Choosing Healthy Investments and not Lunch Deductions (CHILD) Care Act of 2021'' or as the ``CHILD Care Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPEAL THE TEMPORARY RULE ALLOWING THE FULL DEDUCTION OF BUSINESS MEALS. (a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. APPROPRIATION. The following additional amount is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, $5,031,000,000 for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, including for Federal administrative expenses, to remain available until expended. <all>

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Choosing Healthy Investments and not Lunch Deductions (CHILD) Care Act of 2021'' or as the ``CHILD Care Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPEAL THE TEMPORARY RULE ALLOWING THE FULL DEDUCTION OF BUSINESS MEALS. (a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. APPROPRIATION. The following additional amount is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, $5,031,000,000 for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, including for Federal administrative expenses, to remain available until expended. <all>

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Choosing Healthy Investments and not Lunch Deductions (CHILD) Care Act of 2021'' or as the ``CHILD Care Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. REPEAL THE TEMPORARY RULE ALLOWING THE FULL DEDUCTION OF BUSINESS MEALS. (a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts paid or incurred after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. APPROPRIATION. The following additional amount is hereby appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, $5,031,000,000 for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, including for Federal administrative expenses, to remain available until expended. <all>

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (

To repeal the temporary rule allowing full deduction of business meals and to provide an appropriation for making payments under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990. a) In General.--Section 274(n)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding ``or'' at the end of subparagraph (B), by striking ``, or'' at the end of subparagraph (C)(iv) and inserting a period, and by striking subparagraph (D). (

H.R.3251

Taxation

Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021 or the BTU Act of 2021 This bill expands the 30% energy tax credit to include open-loop biomass heating property and extends the residential energy efficient property tax credit for five years. The bill defines open-loop biomass heating property as any property that uses open-loop biomass to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam and is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, or industrial process heat, but does not include any boiler or furnace unless they operate at thermal output efficiencies of at least 75% and are installed indoors.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021'' or the ``BTU Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR BIOMASS HEATING PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Section 48(a)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (vii), (2) by adding ``or'' at the end of clause (viii), and (3) and by inserting after clause (viii) the following new clause: ``(ix) open-loop biomass heating property (within the meaning of section 45(c)(3)) heating property, including boilers or furnaces that operate at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), that are installed indoors, and that provide thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, or steam for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, or industrial process heat,''. (b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. ``(B) Requirements for boilers and furnaces.--Such term shall not include any boiler or furnace unless such boiler or furnace-- ``(i) operates at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), and ``(ii) is installed indoors.''. (c) Energy Percentage.--Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subclause (IV), and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) open-loop biomass heating property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2029, and''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENT PROPERTY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''. (b) Application of Phaseout.--Section 25D(g) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``before January 1, 2023'' in paragraph (2) and inserting ``before January 1, 2022'', (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2), (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5) and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraphs: ``(3) in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2027, 30 percent, ``(4) in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2026, and before January 1, 2028, 26 percent, and'', and (4) by striking ``December 31, 2022, and before January 1, 2024'' in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated) and inserting ``December 31, 2027, and before January 1, 2029''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenditures made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

BTU Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property.

BTU Act of 2021 Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021

Rep. Kuster, Ann M.

D

NH

This bill expands the 30% energy tax credit to include open-loop biomass heating property and extends the residential energy efficient property tax credit for five years. The bill defines open-loop biomass heating property as any property that uses open-loop biomass to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam and is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, or industrial process heat, but does not include any boiler or furnace unless they operate at thermal output efficiencies of at least 75% and are installed indoors.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021'' or the ``BTU Act of 2021''. 2. INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR BIOMASS HEATING PROPERTY. (b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. ``(B) Requirements for boilers and furnaces.--Such term shall not include any boiler or furnace unless such boiler or furnace-- ``(i) operates at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), and ``(ii) is installed indoors.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENT PROPERTY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''. (b) Application of Phaseout.--Section 25D(g) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``before January 1, 2023'' in paragraph (2) and inserting ``before January 1, 2022'', (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2), (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5) and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraphs: ``(3) in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2027, 30 percent, ``(4) in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2026, and before January 1, 2028, 26 percent, and'', and (4) by striking ``December 31, 2022, and before January 1, 2024'' in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated) and inserting ``December 31, 2027, and before January 1, 2029''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenditures made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR BIOMASS HEATING PROPERTY. (b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. ``(B) Requirements for boilers and furnaces.--Such term shall not include any boiler or furnace unless such boiler or furnace-- ``(i) operates at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), and ``(ii) is installed indoors.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENT PROPERTY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''. (b) Application of Phaseout.--Section 25D(g) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``before January 1, 2023'' in paragraph (2) and inserting ``before January 1, 2022'', (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2), (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5) and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraphs: ``(3) in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2027, 30 percent, ``(4) in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2026, and before January 1, 2028, 26 percent, and'', and (4) by striking ``December 31, 2022, and before January 1, 2024'' in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated) and inserting ``December 31, 2027, and before January 1, 2029''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenditures made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021'' or the ``BTU Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR BIOMASS HEATING PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Section 48(a)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (vii), (2) by adding ``or'' at the end of clause (viii), and (3) and by inserting after clause (viii) the following new clause: ``(ix) open-loop biomass heating property (within the meaning of section 45(c)(3)) heating property, including boilers or furnaces that operate at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), that are installed indoors, and that provide thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, or steam for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, or industrial process heat,''. (b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. ``(B) Requirements for boilers and furnaces.--Such term shall not include any boiler or furnace unless such boiler or furnace-- ``(i) operates at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), and ``(ii) is installed indoors.''. (c) Energy Percentage.--Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subclause (IV), and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) open-loop biomass heating property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2029, and''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENT PROPERTY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''. (b) Application of Phaseout.--Section 25D(g) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``before January 1, 2023'' in paragraph (2) and inserting ``before January 1, 2022'', (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2), (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5) and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraphs: ``(3) in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2027, 30 percent, ``(4) in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2026, and before January 1, 2028, 26 percent, and'', and (4) by striking ``December 31, 2022, and before January 1, 2024'' in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated) and inserting ``December 31, 2027, and before January 1, 2029''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenditures made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021'' or the ``BTU Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT FOR BIOMASS HEATING PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Section 48(a)(3)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (1) by striking ``or'' at the end of clause (vii), (2) by adding ``or'' at the end of clause (viii), and (3) and by inserting after clause (viii) the following new clause: ``(ix) open-loop biomass heating property (within the meaning of section 45(c)(3)) heating property, including boilers or furnaces that operate at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), that are installed indoors, and that provide thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, or steam for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, or industrial process heat,''. (b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. ``(B) Requirements for boilers and furnaces.--Such term shall not include any boiler or furnace unless such boiler or furnace-- ``(i) operates at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), and ``(ii) is installed indoors.''. (c) Energy Percentage.--Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subclause (IV), and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) open-loop biomass heating property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2029, and''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENT PROPERTY CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''. (b) Application of Phaseout.--Section 25D(g) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``before January 1, 2023'' in paragraph (2) and inserting ``before January 1, 2022'', (2) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (2), (3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (5) and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraphs: ``(3) in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2021, and before January 1, 2027, 30 percent, ``(4) in the case of property placed in service after December 31, 2026, and before January 1, 2028, 26 percent, and'', and (4) by striking ``December 31, 2022, and before January 1, 2024'' in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated) and inserting ``December 31, 2027, and before January 1, 2029''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to expenditures made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021'' or the ``BTU Act of 2021''. (b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. ``(B) Requirements for boilers and furnaces.--Such term shall not include any boiler or furnace unless such boiler or furnace-- ``(i) operates at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), and ``(ii) is installed indoors.''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). a) In General.--Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. (c) Energy Percentage.--Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subclause (IV), and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) open-loop biomass heating property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2029, and''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. (c) Energy Percentage.--Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subclause (IV), and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) open-loop biomass heating property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2029, and''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021'' or the ``BTU Act of 2021''. (b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. ``(B) Requirements for boilers and furnaces.--Such term shall not include any boiler or furnace unless such boiler or furnace-- ``(i) operates at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), and ``(ii) is installed indoors.''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). a) In General.--Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. (c) Energy Percentage.--Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subclause (IV), and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) open-loop biomass heating property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2029, and''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021'' or the ``BTU Act of 2021''. (b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. ``(B) Requirements for boilers and furnaces.--Such term shall not include any boiler or furnace unless such boiler or furnace-- ``(i) operates at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), and ``(ii) is installed indoors.''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). a) In General.--Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. (c) Energy Percentage.--Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subclause (IV), and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) open-loop biomass heating property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2029, and''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021'' or the ``BTU Act of 2021''. (b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. ``(B) Requirements for boilers and furnaces.--Such term shall not include any boiler or furnace unless such boiler or furnace-- ``(i) operates at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), and ``(ii) is installed indoors.''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). a) In General.--Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. (c) Energy Percentage.--Section 48(a)(2)(A)(i) of such Code is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subclause (IV), and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(VI) open-loop biomass heating property, but only with respect to property the construction of which begins before January 1, 2029, and''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include biomass heating appliances in the energy credit and to extent the credit for residential energy efficient property. This Act may be cited as the ``Biomass Thermal Utilization Act of 2021'' or the ``BTU Act of 2021''. (b) Open-Loop Biomass Heating Property Defined.--Section 48(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Open-loop biomass heating property.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `open-loop biomass heating property' means any property which-- ``(i) uses open-loop biomass (as defined in section 45(c)(3)) to produce thermal energy in the form of heat, hot water, hot air, or steam, and ``(ii) is used for space heating, air conditioning, domestic hot water, industrial process heat, or any combination of the foregoing. ``(B) Requirements for boilers and furnaces.--Such term shall not include any boiler or furnace unless such boiler or furnace-- ``(i) operates at thermal output efficiencies of not less than 75 percent (measured by the lower heating value of the fuel at nominal output), and ``(ii) is installed indoors.''. ( (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to periods after December 31, 2020, in taxable years ending after such date, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). a) In General.--Section 25D(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''. (

H.R.3643

Armed Forces and National Security

Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act or the ACE Veterans Act This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to authorize veterans to fill prescriptions for a year's supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, or other hormonal contraceptive products.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, 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 ``Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act'' or the ``ACE Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. FULL YEAR SUPPLY OF CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS, TRANSDERMAL PATCHES, VAGINAL RINGS, AND OTHER HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE PRODUCTS. (a) Full Year Supply.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1720J the following new section: ``Sec. 1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products ``(a) Request for Full Year Supply.--The Secretary shall ensure that a veteran who is enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under section 1705 of this title and who receives a prescription for contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, or other hormonal contraceptive products may, upon request, fill such prescription as a full year supply. ``(b) Notice.--A veteran described by subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply provided by subsection (a) at the time at which the prescription is issued.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''. <all>

ACE Veterans Act

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes.

ACE Veterans Act Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act

Rep. Underwood, Lauren

D

IL

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to authorize veterans to fill prescriptions for a year's supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, or other hormonal contraceptive products.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, 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 ``Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act'' or the ``ACE Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. FULL YEAR SUPPLY OF CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS, TRANSDERMAL PATCHES, VAGINAL RINGS, AND OTHER HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE PRODUCTS. (a) Full Year Supply.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1720J the following new section: ``Sec. 1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products ``(a) Request for Full Year Supply.--The Secretary shall ensure that a veteran who is enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under section 1705 of this title and who receives a prescription for contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, or other hormonal contraceptive products may, upon request, fill such prescription as a full year supply. ``(b) Notice.--A veteran described by subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply provided by subsection (a) at the time at which the prescription is issued.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''. <all>

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, 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 ``Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act'' or the ``ACE Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. FULL YEAR SUPPLY OF CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS, TRANSDERMAL PATCHES, VAGINAL RINGS, AND OTHER HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE PRODUCTS. (a) Full Year Supply.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1720J the following new section: ``Sec. 1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products ``(a) Request for Full Year Supply.--The Secretary shall ensure that a veteran who is enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under section 1705 of this title and who receives a prescription for contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, or other hormonal contraceptive products may, upon request, fill such prescription as a full year supply. ``(b) Notice.--A veteran described by subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply provided by subsection (a) at the time at which the prescription is issued.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''. <all>

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, 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 ``Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act'' or the ``ACE Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. FULL YEAR SUPPLY OF CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS, TRANSDERMAL PATCHES, VAGINAL RINGS, AND OTHER HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE PRODUCTS. (a) Full Year Supply.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1720J the following new section: ``Sec. 1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products ``(a) Request for Full Year Supply.--The Secretary shall ensure that a veteran who is enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under section 1705 of this title and who receives a prescription for contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, or other hormonal contraceptive products may, upon request, fill such prescription as a full year supply. ``(b) Notice.--A veteran described by subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply provided by subsection (a) at the time at which the prescription is issued.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''. <all>

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, 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 ``Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act'' or the ``ACE Veterans Act''. SEC. 2. FULL YEAR SUPPLY OF CONTRACEPTIVE PILLS, TRANSDERMAL PATCHES, VAGINAL RINGS, AND OTHER HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVE PRODUCTS. (a) Full Year Supply.--Chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1720J the following new section: ``Sec. 1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products ``(a) Request for Full Year Supply.--The Secretary shall ensure that a veteran who is enrolled in the system of annual patient enrollment under section 1705 of this title and who receives a prescription for contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, or other hormonal contraceptive products may, upon request, fill such prescription as a full year supply. ``(b) Notice.--A veteran described by subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply provided by subsection (a) at the time at which the prescription is issued.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''. <all>

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes. ``(b) Notice.--A veteran described by subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply provided by subsection (a) at the time at which the prescription is issued.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes. ``(b) Notice.--A veteran described by subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply provided by subsection (a) at the time at which the prescription is issued.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes. ``(b) Notice.--A veteran described by subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply provided by subsection (a) at the time at which the prescription is issued.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes. ``(b) Notice.--A veteran described by subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply provided by subsection (a) at the time at which the prescription is issued.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes. b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''.

To amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes. ``(b) Notice.--A veteran described by subsection (a) shall be notified of the option for a full year supply provided by subsection (a) at the time at which the prescription is issued.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1720J the following new item: ``1720K. Full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products.''.

H.R.2542

Housing and Community Development

Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors Act of 2021 This bill prohibits discrimination against survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking in the sale or rental of housing and other related real estate activities.

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing 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 ``Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Cities, towns, and rural communities in the United States continue to face enormous challenges regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, dating violence, stalking, and other forms of intimate partner and gender-based violence. (2) One in 3 women have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (3) Approximately 7,000,000 women are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former intimate partner each year. (4) Among women experiencing sex trafficking, many of their traffickers are also their intimate partners. (5) Each day, an average of 3 women are killed by a current or former partner. (6) Researchers estimate that domestic violence costs employers up to $13,000,000,000 each year. (7) A fundamental component of ending domestic and sexual violence is securing safe and affordable housing for victims. (8) Research indicates that-- (A) nearly 50 percent of all homeless women report that domestic violence was the immediate cause of their homelessness; (B) 92 percent of homeless women report having experienced severe physical or sexual violence at some point in their lives, including sexual exploitation and trafficking; (C) victims become homeless as a result of sexual assault, and once homeless, are vulnerable to further sexual victimization and exploitation including sex trafficking; (D) women of color in the lowest income category experience 6 times the rate of nonfatal intimate partner violence compared to white women in the highest income category; (E) poor women of color, domestic violence victims, and women with children have a high risk of eviction; (F) vulnerable women are also at risk of sex trafficking and exploitation by landlords who pressure them for sex in exchange for rent or a delay in rent payments; and (G) approximately 38 percent of all victims of domestic violence become homeless at some point in their life. (9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. (10) Domestic and sexual violence victims often find themselves trapped in homes where they are further victimized by caregivers, parents, siblings, landlords, intimate partners, neighbors, or others in or near their home. Economic insecurity and the trauma that often follows sexual violence make it difficult, if not impossible, for many victims to access safe, affordable housing options for themselves and their families. (11) Domestic and sexual violence victims continue to face discrimination in securing and maintaining housing based on their status as victims and as a result of crimes committed against them. (12) Research by the Attorney General of the State of New York found that 67 percent of domestic violence victims reported that discrimination by landlords is a significant obstacle in obtaining housing. (13) Research also shows that victims of domestic violence or sexual assault are commonly denied housing opportunities if a previous residence of the victim was a domestic violence shelter, if the victim has secured a protective order, or if there is other evidence that the victim has experienced a previous domestic violence incident. (14) Studies show that victims of domestic violence or sexual assault often face eviction based on a single domestic violence incident. (15) Victims of sex trafficking face additional challenges in obtaining and maintaining housing due to criminal records incurred as a direct result of their exploitation. (16) It is in the public interest to ensure that victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, dating violence, stalking, and other forms of intimate partner and gender-based violence are not discriminated against, particularly with respect to housing, based on their status as victims or the crimes committed against them. (17) Nothing in this Act should be interpreted to limit the ability of victims of domestic violence or sexual violence to recover for claims of discrimination on the basis of sex or race under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.), including with respect to failure to conform to gender stereotypes or policies that disproportionately affect women. SEC. 3. SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AS PROTECTED CLASS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. (a) In General.--The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 802 (42 U.S.C. 3602), by adding at the end the following: ``(p) `Domestic violence'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)); and ``(2) includes-- ``(A) dating violence and stalking, as defined in such section 40002(a); and ``(B) threatened domestic violence. ``(q) `Sexual assault'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291(a)); and ``(2) includes threatened sexual assault. ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). ``(s) `Coercion' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(3).''; (2) in section 804 (42 U.S.C. 3604)-- (A) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (B) in subsection (b), by inserting, ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (C) in subsection (c), by striking ``or national origin'' and inserting, ``national origin, or whether a person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking''; (D) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``national origin''; and (E) in subsection (e), by inserting ``, or of a person or persons who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (3) in section 805 (42 U.S.C. 3605)-- (A) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; and (B) in subsection (c), by striking ``or familial status'' and inserting ``familial status, or whether a person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking''; (4) in section 806 (42 U.S.C. 3606), by striking ``or national origin'' and inserting ``national origin, or whether a person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking''; (5) in section 807 (42 U.S.C. 3607), by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Nothing in this title shall prohibit Federal, State, or local governmental or other assistance or a preference program designed to assist or benefit domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking survivors in seeking, securing, or maintaining dwellings, shelters, or any other form of housing, including associated notices, statements, or advertisements.''; and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. (b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 901 (42 U.S.C. 3631)-- (A) in the paragraph preceding subsection (a), by inserting ``or coercion'' after ``threat of force''; (B) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``national origin''; (C) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``national origin,''; and (D) in subsection (c), by inserting ``or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``national origin,''; and (2) by inserting after section 901 the following: ``definitions ``Sec. 902. In this title, the terms `domestic violence', `sexual assault', `sex trafficking', and `coercion' have the meanings given those terms in section 802.''. <all>

Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Survivors Act of 2021

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act.

Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Survivors Act of 2021

Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie

D

FL

This bill prohibits discrimination against survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking in the sale or rental of housing and other related real estate activities.

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (3) Approximately 7,000,000 women are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former intimate partner each year. (9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. (11) Domestic and sexual violence victims continue to face discrimination in securing and maintaining housing based on their status as victims and as a result of crimes committed against them. 3601 et seq. ), including with respect to failure to conform to gender stereotypes or policies that disproportionately affect women. SEC. 12291(a)); and ``(2) includes-- ``(A) dating violence and stalking, as defined in such section 40002(a); and ``(B) threatened domestic violence. 7102(12)). ''; (2) in section 804 (42 U.S.C. 3604)-- (A) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (B) in subsection (b), by inserting, ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (C) in subsection (c), by striking ``or national origin'' and inserting, ``national origin, or whether a person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking''; (D) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``national origin''; and (E) in subsection (e), by inserting ``, or of a person or persons who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (3) in section 805 (42 U.S.C. ''; and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. In this title, the terms `domestic violence', `sexual assault', `sex trafficking', and `coercion' have the meanings given those terms in section 802.''.

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (3) Approximately 7,000,000 women are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former intimate partner each year. (9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. (11) Domestic and sexual violence victims continue to face discrimination in securing and maintaining housing based on their status as victims and as a result of crimes committed against them. 3601 et seq. ), including with respect to failure to conform to gender stereotypes or policies that disproportionately affect women. SEC. 12291(a)); and ``(2) includes-- ``(A) dating violence and stalking, as defined in such section 40002(a); and ``(B) threatened domestic violence. 7102(12)). ''; (2) in section 804 (42 U.S.C. 3604)-- (A) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (B) in subsection (b), by inserting, ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (C) in subsection (c), by striking ``or national origin'' and inserting, ``national origin, or whether a person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking''; (D) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``national origin''; and (E) in subsection (e), by inserting ``, or of a person or persons who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (3) in section 805 (42 U.S.C. ''; and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. In this title, the terms `domestic violence', `sexual assault', `sex trafficking', and `coercion' have the meanings given those terms in section 802.''.

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (3) Approximately 7,000,000 women are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former intimate partner each year. (5) Each day, an average of 3 women are killed by a current or former partner. (8) Research indicates that-- (A) nearly 50 percent of all homeless women report that domestic violence was the immediate cause of their homelessness; (B) 92 percent of homeless women report having experienced severe physical or sexual violence at some point in their lives, including sexual exploitation and trafficking; (C) victims become homeless as a result of sexual assault, and once homeless, are vulnerable to further sexual victimization and exploitation including sex trafficking; (D) women of color in the lowest income category experience 6 times the rate of nonfatal intimate partner violence compared to white women in the highest income category; (E) poor women of color, domestic violence victims, and women with children have a high risk of eviction; (F) vulnerable women are also at risk of sex trafficking and exploitation by landlords who pressure them for sex in exchange for rent or a delay in rent payments; and (G) approximately 38 percent of all victims of domestic violence become homeless at some point in their life. (9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. (10) Domestic and sexual violence victims often find themselves trapped in homes where they are further victimized by caregivers, parents, siblings, landlords, intimate partners, neighbors, or others in or near their home. Economic insecurity and the trauma that often follows sexual violence make it difficult, if not impossible, for many victims to access safe, affordable housing options for themselves and their families. (11) Domestic and sexual violence victims continue to face discrimination in securing and maintaining housing based on their status as victims and as a result of crimes committed against them. (13) Research also shows that victims of domestic violence or sexual assault are commonly denied housing opportunities if a previous residence of the victim was a domestic violence shelter, if the victim has secured a protective order, or if there is other evidence that the victim has experienced a previous domestic violence incident. (15) Victims of sex trafficking face additional challenges in obtaining and maintaining housing due to criminal records incurred as a direct result of their exploitation. 3601 et seq. ), including with respect to failure to conform to gender stereotypes or policies that disproportionately affect women. SEC. 12291(a)); and ``(2) includes-- ``(A) dating violence and stalking, as defined in such section 40002(a); and ``(B) threatened domestic violence. 7102(12)). ''; (2) in section 804 (42 U.S.C. 3604)-- (A) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (B) in subsection (b), by inserting, ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (C) in subsection (c), by striking ``or national origin'' and inserting, ``national origin, or whether a person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking''; (D) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``national origin''; and (E) in subsection (e), by inserting ``, or of a person or persons who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (3) in section 805 (42 U.S.C. 3607), by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Nothing in this title shall prohibit Federal, State, or local governmental or other assistance or a preference program designed to assist or benefit domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking survivors in seeking, securing, or maintaining dwellings, shelters, or any other form of housing, including associated notices, statements, or advertisements. ''; and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. is amended-- (1) in section 901 (42 U.S.C. 902. In this title, the terms `domestic violence', `sexual assault', `sex trafficking', and `coercion' have the meanings given those terms in section 802.''.

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing 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 ``Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Survivors Act of 2021''. FINDINGS. (2) One in 3 women have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (3) Approximately 7,000,000 women are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former intimate partner each year. (4) Among women experiencing sex trafficking, many of their traffickers are also their intimate partners. (5) Each day, an average of 3 women are killed by a current or former partner. (6) Researchers estimate that domestic violence costs employers up to $13,000,000,000 each year. (7) A fundamental component of ending domestic and sexual violence is securing safe and affordable housing for victims. (8) Research indicates that-- (A) nearly 50 percent of all homeless women report that domestic violence was the immediate cause of their homelessness; (B) 92 percent of homeless women report having experienced severe physical or sexual violence at some point in their lives, including sexual exploitation and trafficking; (C) victims become homeless as a result of sexual assault, and once homeless, are vulnerable to further sexual victimization and exploitation including sex trafficking; (D) women of color in the lowest income category experience 6 times the rate of nonfatal intimate partner violence compared to white women in the highest income category; (E) poor women of color, domestic violence victims, and women with children have a high risk of eviction; (F) vulnerable women are also at risk of sex trafficking and exploitation by landlords who pressure them for sex in exchange for rent or a delay in rent payments; and (G) approximately 38 percent of all victims of domestic violence become homeless at some point in their life. (9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. (10) Domestic and sexual violence victims often find themselves trapped in homes where they are further victimized by caregivers, parents, siblings, landlords, intimate partners, neighbors, or others in or near their home. Economic insecurity and the trauma that often follows sexual violence make it difficult, if not impossible, for many victims to access safe, affordable housing options for themselves and their families. (11) Domestic and sexual violence victims continue to face discrimination in securing and maintaining housing based on their status as victims and as a result of crimes committed against them. (12) Research by the Attorney General of the State of New York found that 67 percent of domestic violence victims reported that discrimination by landlords is a significant obstacle in obtaining housing. (13) Research also shows that victims of domestic violence or sexual assault are commonly denied housing opportunities if a previous residence of the victim was a domestic violence shelter, if the victim has secured a protective order, or if there is other evidence that the victim has experienced a previous domestic violence incident. (15) Victims of sex trafficking face additional challenges in obtaining and maintaining housing due to criminal records incurred as a direct result of their exploitation. (17) Nothing in this Act should be interpreted to limit the ability of victims of domestic violence or sexual violence to recover for claims of discrimination on the basis of sex or race under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ), including with respect to failure to conform to gender stereotypes or policies that disproportionately affect women. SEC. 12291(a)); and ``(2) includes-- ``(A) dating violence and stalking, as defined in such section 40002(a); and ``(B) threatened domestic violence. ``(q) `Sexual assault'-- ``(1) has the meaning given the term in section 40002(a) of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). ''; (2) in section 804 (42 U.S.C. 3604)-- (A) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (B) in subsection (b), by inserting, ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (C) in subsection (c), by striking ``or national origin'' and inserting, ``national origin, or whether a person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking''; (D) in subsection (d), by inserting ``, or because the person is a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``national origin''; and (E) in subsection (e), by inserting ``, or of a person or persons who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking'' before the period at the end; (3) in section 805 (42 U.S.C. 3607), by adding at the end the following: ``(c) Nothing in this title shall prohibit Federal, State, or local governmental or other assistance or a preference program designed to assist or benefit domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking survivors in seeking, securing, or maintaining dwellings, shelters, or any other form of housing, including associated notices, statements, or advertisements. ''; and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. (b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 901 (42 U.S.C. 902. In this title, the terms `domestic violence', `sexual assault', `sex trafficking', and `coercion' have the meanings given those terms in section 802.''.

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. 3) Approximately 7,000,000 women are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former intimate partner each year. ( 9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. ( 10) Domestic and sexual violence victims often find themselves trapped in homes where they are further victimized by caregivers, parents, siblings, landlords, intimate partners, neighbors, or others in or near their home. Economic insecurity and the trauma that often follows sexual violence make it difficult, if not impossible, for many victims to access safe, affordable housing options for themselves and their families. ( 11) Domestic and sexual violence victims continue to face discrimination in securing and maintaining housing based on their status as victims and as a result of crimes committed against them. ( (17) Nothing in this Act should be interpreted to limit the ability of victims of domestic violence or sexual violence to recover for claims of discrimination on the basis of sex or race under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ), ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. ( b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) In this title, the terms `domestic violence', `sexual assault', `sex trafficking', and `coercion' have the meanings given those terms in section 802.''.

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. 5) Each day, an average of 3 women are killed by a current or former partner. ( (9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. ( 12) Research by the Attorney General of the State of New York found that 67 percent of domestic violence victims reported that discrimination by landlords is a significant obstacle in obtaining housing. ( 13) Research also shows that victims of domestic violence or sexual assault are commonly denied housing opportunities if a previous residence of the victim was a domestic violence shelter, if the victim has secured a protective order, or if there is other evidence that the victim has experienced a previous domestic violence incident. ( SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AS PROTECTED CLASS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. ( ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. ( b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.)

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. 5) Each day, an average of 3 women are killed by a current or former partner. ( (9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. ( 12) Research by the Attorney General of the State of New York found that 67 percent of domestic violence victims reported that discrimination by landlords is a significant obstacle in obtaining housing. ( 13) Research also shows that victims of domestic violence or sexual assault are commonly denied housing opportunities if a previous residence of the victim was a domestic violence shelter, if the victim has secured a protective order, or if there is other evidence that the victim has experienced a previous domestic violence incident. ( SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AS PROTECTED CLASS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. ( ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. ( b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.)

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. 3) Approximately 7,000,000 women are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former intimate partner each year. ( 9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. ( 10) Domestic and sexual violence victims often find themselves trapped in homes where they are further victimized by caregivers, parents, siblings, landlords, intimate partners, neighbors, or others in or near their home. Economic insecurity and the trauma that often follows sexual violence make it difficult, if not impossible, for many victims to access safe, affordable housing options for themselves and their families. ( 11) Domestic and sexual violence victims continue to face discrimination in securing and maintaining housing based on their status as victims and as a result of crimes committed against them. ( (17) Nothing in this Act should be interpreted to limit the ability of victims of domestic violence or sexual violence to recover for claims of discrimination on the basis of sex or race under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ), ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. ( b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) In this title, the terms `domestic violence', `sexual assault', `sex trafficking', and `coercion' have the meanings given those terms in section 802.''.

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. 5) Each day, an average of 3 women are killed by a current or former partner. ( (9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. ( 12) Research by the Attorney General of the State of New York found that 67 percent of domestic violence victims reported that discrimination by landlords is a significant obstacle in obtaining housing. ( 13) Research also shows that victims of domestic violence or sexual assault are commonly denied housing opportunities if a previous residence of the victim was a domestic violence shelter, if the victim has secured a protective order, or if there is other evidence that the victim has experienced a previous domestic violence incident. ( SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AS PROTECTED CLASS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. ( ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. ( b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.)

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. 3) Approximately 7,000,000 women are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former intimate partner each year. ( 9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. ( 10) Domestic and sexual violence victims often find themselves trapped in homes where they are further victimized by caregivers, parents, siblings, landlords, intimate partners, neighbors, or others in or near their home. Economic insecurity and the trauma that often follows sexual violence make it difficult, if not impossible, for many victims to access safe, affordable housing options for themselves and their families. ( 11) Domestic and sexual violence victims continue to face discrimination in securing and maintaining housing based on their status as victims and as a result of crimes committed against them. ( (17) Nothing in this Act should be interpreted to limit the ability of victims of domestic violence or sexual violence to recover for claims of discrimination on the basis of sex or race under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ), ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. ( b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) In this title, the terms `domestic violence', `sexual assault', `sex trafficking', and `coercion' have the meanings given those terms in section 802.''.

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. 5) Each day, an average of 3 women are killed by a current or former partner. ( (9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. ( 12) Research by the Attorney General of the State of New York found that 67 percent of domestic violence victims reported that discrimination by landlords is a significant obstacle in obtaining housing. ( 13) Research also shows that victims of domestic violence or sexual assault are commonly denied housing opportunities if a previous residence of the victim was a domestic violence shelter, if the victim has secured a protective order, or if there is other evidence that the victim has experienced a previous domestic violence incident. ( SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AS PROTECTED CLASS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. ( ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. ( b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.)

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. 3) Approximately 7,000,000 women are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former intimate partner each year. ( 9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. ( 10) Domestic and sexual violence victims often find themselves trapped in homes where they are further victimized by caregivers, parents, siblings, landlords, intimate partners, neighbors, or others in or near their home. Economic insecurity and the trauma that often follows sexual violence make it difficult, if not impossible, for many victims to access safe, affordable housing options for themselves and their families. ( 11) Domestic and sexual violence victims continue to face discrimination in securing and maintaining housing based on their status as victims and as a result of crimes committed against them. ( (17) Nothing in this Act should be interpreted to limit the ability of victims of domestic violence or sexual violence to recover for claims of discrimination on the basis of sex or race under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ), ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. ( b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) In this title, the terms `domestic violence', `sexual assault', `sex trafficking', and `coercion' have the meanings given those terms in section 802.''.

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. 5) Each day, an average of 3 women are killed by a current or former partner. ( (9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. ( 12) Research by the Attorney General of the State of New York found that 67 percent of domestic violence victims reported that discrimination by landlords is a significant obstacle in obtaining housing. ( 13) Research also shows that victims of domestic violence or sexual assault are commonly denied housing opportunities if a previous residence of the victim was a domestic violence shelter, if the victim has secured a protective order, or if there is other evidence that the victim has experienced a previous domestic violence incident. ( SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT AS PROTECTED CLASS UNDER THE FAIR HOUSING ACT. ( ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. ( b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.)

To provide protection for survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence under the Fair Housing Act. 3) Approximately 7,000,000 women are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former intimate partner each year. ( 9) Surveys show that a majority of victims who experience a sexual assault in their home do not relocate to a safe environment because they do not have sufficient funds and are not aware of better options. ( 10) Domestic and sexual violence victims often find themselves trapped in homes where they are further victimized by caregivers, parents, siblings, landlords, intimate partners, neighbors, or others in or near their home. Economic insecurity and the trauma that often follows sexual violence make it difficult, if not impossible, for many victims to access safe, affordable housing options for themselves and their families. ( 11) Domestic and sexual violence victims continue to face discrimination in securing and maintaining housing based on their status as victims and as a result of crimes committed against them. ( (17) Nothing in this Act should be interpreted to limit the ability of victims of domestic violence or sexual violence to recover for claims of discrimination on the basis of sex or race under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ), ``(r) `Sex trafficking' has the meaning given the term in section 103 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 7102(12)). and (6) in section 808(e)(6) (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(6)), by inserting ``status as a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault, or sex trafficking,'' after ``handicap,''. ( b) Prevention of Intimidation in Fair Housing Cases.--The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq.) In this title, the terms `domestic violence', `sexual assault', `sex trafficking', and `coercion' have the meanings given those terms in section 802.''.

H.R.2853

Health

Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2021 or the BLOCKING Act of 2021 This bill modifies provisions related to market exclusivity for a generic drug. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awards 180 days of exclusivity on the market to a first applicant to file a qualifying application for market approval of a generic drug. Generally, this exclusivity period begins upon a first applicant's commercial marketing of the drug. The bill authorizes the FDA to approve a subsequent generic drug application prior to a first applicant's first date of commercial marketing if (1) the subsequent application is ready for full approval, (2) a first applicant's application has been pending for at least 30 months, and (3) the approval of a first applicant's application is not precluded by patent infringement claims asserted against that first applicant.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, 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 ``Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2021'' or the ``BLOCKING Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CHANGE CONDITIONS OF FIRST GENERIC EXCLUSIVITY TO SPUR ACCESS AND COMPETITION. Clause (iv) of section 505(j)(5)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)(5)(B)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (I), after ``180 days after the date of the first commercial marketing of the drug (including the commercial marketing of the listed drug) by any first applicant'' by inserting ``or by an applicant whose application is approved pursuant to subclause (III)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) Applicant approval.--An application containing a certification described in paragraph (2)(A)(vii)(IV) that is for a drug for which a first applicant has submitted an application containing such a certification can be approved notwithstanding the eligibility of a first applicant for the 180-day exclusivity period described in subclause (II)(aa) if each of the following conditions is met: ``(aa) The approval of such an application could be made effective, but for the eligibility of a first applicant for 180-day exclusivity under this clause. ``(bb) At least 30 months have passed since the date of submission of an application for the drug by at least one first applicant. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii). ``(dd) No application for the drug submitted by any first applicant is approved at the time the conditions under items (aa), (bb), and (cc) are all met, regardless of whether such an application is subsequently approved.''. <all>

Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2021

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes.

BLOCKING Act of 2021 Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2021

Rep. Schrader, Kurt

D

OR

This bill modifies provisions related to market exclusivity for a generic drug. Currently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awards 180 days of exclusivity on the market to a first applicant to file a qualifying application for market approval of a generic drug. Generally, this exclusivity period begins upon a first applicant's commercial marketing of the drug. The bill authorizes the FDA to approve a subsequent generic drug application prior to a first applicant's first date of commercial marketing if (1) the subsequent application is ready for full approval, (2) a first applicant's application has been pending for at least 30 months, and (3) the approval of a first applicant's application is not precluded by patent infringement claims asserted against that first applicant.

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, 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 ``Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2021'' or the ``BLOCKING Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CHANGE CONDITIONS OF FIRST GENERIC EXCLUSIVITY TO SPUR ACCESS AND COMPETITION. Clause (iv) of section 505(j)(5)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)(5)(B)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (I), after ``180 days after the date of the first commercial marketing of the drug (including the commercial marketing of the listed drug) by any first applicant'' by inserting ``or by an applicant whose application is approved pursuant to subclause (III)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) Applicant approval.--An application containing a certification described in paragraph (2)(A)(vii)(IV) that is for a drug for which a first applicant has submitted an application containing such a certification can be approved notwithstanding the eligibility of a first applicant for the 180-day exclusivity period described in subclause (II)(aa) if each of the following conditions is met: ``(aa) The approval of such an application could be made effective, but for the eligibility of a first applicant for 180-day exclusivity under this clause. ``(bb) At least 30 months have passed since the date of submission of an application for the drug by at least one first applicant. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii). ``(dd) No application for the drug submitted by any first applicant is approved at the time the conditions under items (aa), (bb), and (cc) are all met, regardless of whether such an application is subsequently approved.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, 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 ``Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2021'' or the ``BLOCKING Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CHANGE CONDITIONS OF FIRST GENERIC EXCLUSIVITY TO SPUR ACCESS AND COMPETITION. Clause (iv) of section 505(j)(5)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)(5)(B)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (I), after ``180 days after the date of the first commercial marketing of the drug (including the commercial marketing of the listed drug) by any first applicant'' by inserting ``or by an applicant whose application is approved pursuant to subclause (III)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) Applicant approval.--An application containing a certification described in paragraph (2)(A)(vii)(IV) that is for a drug for which a first applicant has submitted an application containing such a certification can be approved notwithstanding the eligibility of a first applicant for the 180-day exclusivity period described in subclause (II)(aa) if each of the following conditions is met: ``(aa) The approval of such an application could be made effective, but for the eligibility of a first applicant for 180-day exclusivity under this clause. ``(bb) At least 30 months have passed since the date of submission of an application for the drug by at least one first applicant. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii). ``(dd) No application for the drug submitted by any first applicant is approved at the time the conditions under items (aa), (bb), and (cc) are all met, regardless of whether such an application is subsequently approved.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, 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 ``Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2021'' or the ``BLOCKING Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CHANGE CONDITIONS OF FIRST GENERIC EXCLUSIVITY TO SPUR ACCESS AND COMPETITION. Clause (iv) of section 505(j)(5)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)(5)(B)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (I), after ``180 days after the date of the first commercial marketing of the drug (including the commercial marketing of the listed drug) by any first applicant'' by inserting ``or by an applicant whose application is approved pursuant to subclause (III)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) Applicant approval.--An application containing a certification described in paragraph (2)(A)(vii)(IV) that is for a drug for which a first applicant has submitted an application containing such a certification can be approved notwithstanding the eligibility of a first applicant for the 180-day exclusivity period described in subclause (II)(aa) if each of the following conditions is met: ``(aa) The approval of such an application could be made effective, but for the eligibility of a first applicant for 180-day exclusivity under this clause. ``(bb) At least 30 months have passed since the date of submission of an application for the drug by at least one first applicant. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii). ``(dd) No application for the drug submitted by any first applicant is approved at the time the conditions under items (aa), (bb), and (cc) are all met, regardless of whether such an application is subsequently approved.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, 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 ``Bringing Low-cost Options and Competition while Keeping Incentives for New Generics Act of 2021'' or the ``BLOCKING Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. CHANGE CONDITIONS OF FIRST GENERIC EXCLUSIVITY TO SPUR ACCESS AND COMPETITION. Clause (iv) of section 505(j)(5)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(j)(5)(B)) is amended-- (1) in subclause (I), after ``180 days after the date of the first commercial marketing of the drug (including the commercial marketing of the listed drug) by any first applicant'' by inserting ``or by an applicant whose application is approved pursuant to subclause (III)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) Applicant approval.--An application containing a certification described in paragraph (2)(A)(vii)(IV) that is for a drug for which a first applicant has submitted an application containing such a certification can be approved notwithstanding the eligibility of a first applicant for the 180-day exclusivity period described in subclause (II)(aa) if each of the following conditions is met: ``(aa) The approval of such an application could be made effective, but for the eligibility of a first applicant for 180-day exclusivity under this clause. ``(bb) At least 30 months have passed since the date of submission of an application for the drug by at least one first applicant. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii). ``(dd) No application for the drug submitted by any first applicant is approved at the time the conditions under items (aa), (bb), and (cc) are all met, regardless of whether such an application is subsequently approved.''. <all>

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes. Clause (iv) of section 505(j)(5)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(bb) At least 30 months have passed since the date of submission of an application for the drug by at least one first applicant. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes. Clause (iv) of section 505(j)(5)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(bb) At least 30 months have passed since the date of submission of an application for the drug by at least one first applicant. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes. Clause (iv) of section 505(j)(5)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(bb) At least 30 months have passed since the date of submission of an application for the drug by at least one first applicant. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes. Clause (iv) of section 505(j)(5)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(bb) At least 30 months have passed since the date of submission of an application for the drug by at least one first applicant. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii).

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, with respect to eligibility for approval of a subsequent generic drug, to remove the barrier to that approval posed by the 180-day exclusivity period afforded to a first generic applicant that has not yet received final approval, and for other purposes. Clause (iv) of section 505(j)(5)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. ``(bb) At least 30 months have passed since the date of submission of an application for the drug by at least one first applicant. ``(cc) Approval of an application for the drug submitted by at least one first applicant is not precluded under clause (iii).

H.R.7938

Energy

Domestic Uranium Saves America Act or the Domestic USA Act This bill requires the inclusion of uranium on a list of mineral commodities that are critical to the U.S. economy and national security.

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, 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 ``Domestic Uranium Saves America Act'' or the ``Domestic USA Act''. SEC. 2. URANIUM CRITICAL MINERAL STATUS. Notwithstanding the exclusion of fuel minerals from the definition of the term ``critical mineral'' under any Federal law, regulation, or Executive order, uranium-- (1) is deemed to be included on the 2022 final list of critical minerals in the notice entitled ``2022 Final List of Critical Minerals'' published by the United States Geological Survey (87 Fed. Reg. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606). <all>

Domestic USA Act

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes.

Domestic USA Act Domestic Uranium Saves America Act

Rep. Lesko, Debbie

R

AZ

This bill requires the inclusion of uranium on a list of mineral commodities that are critical to the U.S. economy and national security.

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, 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 ``Domestic Uranium Saves America Act'' or the ``Domestic USA Act''. SEC. 2. URANIUM CRITICAL MINERAL STATUS. Notwithstanding the exclusion of fuel minerals from the definition of the term ``critical mineral'' under any Federal law, regulation, or Executive order, uranium-- (1) is deemed to be included on the 2022 final list of critical minerals in the notice entitled ``2022 Final List of Critical Minerals'' published by the United States Geological Survey (87 Fed. Reg. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606). <all>

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, 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 ``Domestic Uranium Saves America Act'' or the ``Domestic USA Act''. SEC. 2. URANIUM CRITICAL MINERAL STATUS. Notwithstanding the exclusion of fuel minerals from the definition of the term ``critical mineral'' under any Federal law, regulation, or Executive order, uranium-- (1) is deemed to be included on the 2022 final list of critical minerals in the notice entitled ``2022 Final List of Critical Minerals'' published by the United States Geological Survey (87 Fed. Reg. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606). <all>

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, 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 ``Domestic Uranium Saves America Act'' or the ``Domestic USA Act''. SEC. 2. URANIUM CRITICAL MINERAL STATUS. Notwithstanding the exclusion of fuel minerals from the definition of the term ``critical mineral'' under any Federal law, regulation, or Executive order, uranium-- (1) is deemed to be included on the 2022 final list of critical minerals in the notice entitled ``2022 Final List of Critical Minerals'' published by the United States Geological Survey (87 Fed. Reg. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606). <all>

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, 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 ``Domestic Uranium Saves America Act'' or the ``Domestic USA Act''. SEC. 2. URANIUM CRITICAL MINERAL STATUS. Notwithstanding the exclusion of fuel minerals from the definition of the term ``critical mineral'' under any Federal law, regulation, or Executive order, uranium-- (1) is deemed to be included on the 2022 final list of critical minerals in the notice entitled ``2022 Final List of Critical Minerals'' published by the United States Geological Survey (87 Fed. Reg. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606). <all>

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606).

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606).

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606).

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606).

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606).

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606).

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606).

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606).

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606).

To provide for the inclusion of uranium on the list of critical minerals, and for other purposes. 10381; February 24, 2022), and shall be treated as if included on that list at the time of publication; and (2) shall be included on each subsequent list of critical minerals published pursuant to section 7002 of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606).

S.4962

International Affairs

Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act The bill requires the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish a program to provide bicycles in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa.  The program must focus on providing bicycles to rural communities to promote access to education, health care, and livelihood opportunities.

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, 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 ``Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act''. SEC. 2. RURAL MOBILITY PROGRAM IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. In making such grants, the Administrator shall give priority to organizations with demonstrated success conducting rural mobility programs in the region for such purposes. (2) Purpose.--The Program shall focus on country-driven projects within sub-Saharan Africa that-- (A) promote rural communities' access to critical services and opportunities, including education, health care, and livelihood opportunities, through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles; and (B) provide support to sustainably increase access to critical services, such as education, health care, and livelihood opportunities in rural areas, including through support for rural-based mechanics, access to spare parts, reduction of social and gender-based stigma, and community project management capacity. (3) Partnerships.--To the greatest extent practicable, the Program shall partner with existing entities outside the United States that have successful models for providing access to affordable bicycles to achieve development objectives. (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 and 2024; (B) $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter. (b) Report.-- (1) Prior projects.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report 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 that, with respect to each of the fiscal years 2019 through 2022-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID that relate to any of the purposes described in subsection (a)(2); (B) identifies the countries in which USAID embedded rural bicycle mobility into strategies, programs, and projects of USAID and describes the mechanisms by which rural bicycle mobility was so embedded; (C) specifies the number of bicycles distributed through projects carried out by USAID; and (D) assesses the outcomes for, and impacts on, participants in such projects and the efforts of USAID to disseminate lessons learned from such projects. (2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1). <all>

Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

A bill to establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes.

Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

Sen. Durbin, Richard J.

D

IL

The bill requires the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish a program to provide bicycles in rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. The program must focus on providing bicycles to rural communities to promote access to education, health care, and livelihood opportunities.

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act''. SEC. 2. RURAL MOBILITY PROGRAM IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. In making such grants, the Administrator shall give priority to organizations with demonstrated success conducting rural mobility programs in the region for such purposes. (2) Purpose.--The Program shall focus on country-driven projects within sub-Saharan Africa that-- (A) promote rural communities' access to critical services and opportunities, including education, health care, and livelihood opportunities, through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles; and (B) provide support to sustainably increase access to critical services, such as education, health care, and livelihood opportunities in rural areas, including through support for rural-based mechanics, access to spare parts, reduction of social and gender-based stigma, and community project management capacity. (3) Partnerships.--To the greatest extent practicable, the Program shall partner with existing entities outside the United States that have successful models for providing access to affordable bicycles to achieve development objectives. (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 and 2024; (B) $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter. (b) Report.-- (1) Prior projects.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report 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 that, with respect to each of the fiscal years 2019 through 2022-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID that relate to any of the purposes described in subsection (a)(2); (B) identifies the countries in which USAID embedded rural bicycle mobility into strategies, programs, and projects of USAID and describes the mechanisms by which rural bicycle mobility was so embedded; (C) specifies the number of bicycles distributed through projects carried out by USAID; and (D) assesses the outcomes for, and impacts on, participants in such projects and the efforts of USAID to disseminate lessons learned from such projects. (2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. RURAL MOBILITY PROGRAM IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. (2) Purpose.--The Program shall focus on country-driven projects within sub-Saharan Africa that-- (A) promote rural communities' access to critical services and opportunities, including education, health care, and livelihood opportunities, through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles; and (B) provide support to sustainably increase access to critical services, such as education, health care, and livelihood opportunities in rural areas, including through support for rural-based mechanics, access to spare parts, reduction of social and gender-based stigma, and community project management capacity. (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 and 2024; (B) $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter. (b) Report.-- (1) Prior projects.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report 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 that, with respect to each of the fiscal years 2019 through 2022-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID that relate to any of the purposes described in subsection (a)(2); (B) identifies the countries in which USAID embedded rural bicycle mobility into strategies, programs, and projects of USAID and describes the mechanisms by which rural bicycle mobility was so embedded; (C) specifies the number of bicycles distributed through projects carried out by USAID; and (D) assesses the outcomes for, and impacts on, participants in such projects and the efforts of USAID to disseminate lessons learned from such projects.

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, 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 ``Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act''. SEC. 2. RURAL MOBILITY PROGRAM IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. In making such grants, the Administrator shall give priority to organizations with demonstrated success conducting rural mobility programs in the region for such purposes. (2) Purpose.--The Program shall focus on country-driven projects within sub-Saharan Africa that-- (A) promote rural communities' access to critical services and opportunities, including education, health care, and livelihood opportunities, through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles; and (B) provide support to sustainably increase access to critical services, such as education, health care, and livelihood opportunities in rural areas, including through support for rural-based mechanics, access to spare parts, reduction of social and gender-based stigma, and community project management capacity. (3) Partnerships.--To the greatest extent practicable, the Program shall partner with existing entities outside the United States that have successful models for providing access to affordable bicycles to achieve development objectives. (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 and 2024; (B) $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter. (b) Report.-- (1) Prior projects.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report 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 that, with respect to each of the fiscal years 2019 through 2022-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID that relate to any of the purposes described in subsection (a)(2); (B) identifies the countries in which USAID embedded rural bicycle mobility into strategies, programs, and projects of USAID and describes the mechanisms by which rural bicycle mobility was so embedded; (C) specifies the number of bicycles distributed through projects carried out by USAID; and (D) assesses the outcomes for, and impacts on, participants in such projects and the efforts of USAID to disseminate lessons learned from such projects. (2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1). <all>

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, 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 ``Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act''. SEC. 2. RURAL MOBILITY PROGRAM IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. In making such grants, the Administrator shall give priority to organizations with demonstrated success conducting rural mobility programs in the region for such purposes. (2) Purpose.--The Program shall focus on country-driven projects within sub-Saharan Africa that-- (A) promote rural communities' access to critical services and opportunities, including education, health care, and livelihood opportunities, through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles; and (B) provide support to sustainably increase access to critical services, such as education, health care, and livelihood opportunities in rural areas, including through support for rural-based mechanics, access to spare parts, reduction of social and gender-based stigma, and community project management capacity. (3) Partnerships.--To the greatest extent practicable, the Program shall partner with existing entities outside the United States that have successful models for providing access to affordable bicycles to achieve development objectives. (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 and 2024; (B) $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter. (b) Report.-- (1) Prior projects.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report 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 that, with respect to each of the fiscal years 2019 through 2022-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID that relate to any of the purposes described in subsection (a)(2); (B) identifies the countries in which USAID embedded rural bicycle mobility into strategies, programs, and projects of USAID and describes the mechanisms by which rural bicycle mobility was so embedded; (C) specifies the number of bicycles distributed through projects carried out by USAID; and (D) assesses the outcomes for, and impacts on, participants in such projects and the efforts of USAID to disseminate lessons learned from such projects. (2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1). <all>

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. 3) Partnerships.--To the greatest extent practicable, the Program shall partner with existing entities outside the United States that have successful models for providing access to affordable bicycles to achieve development objectives. ( 4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 and 2024; (B) $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter. 2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. 2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. 2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. 3) Partnerships.--To the greatest extent practicable, the Program shall partner with existing entities outside the United States that have successful models for providing access to affordable bicycles to achieve development objectives. ( 4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 and 2024; (B) $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter. 2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. 2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. 3) Partnerships.--To the greatest extent practicable, the Program shall partner with existing entities outside the United States that have successful models for providing access to affordable bicycles to achieve development objectives. ( 4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 and 2024; (B) $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter. 2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. 2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. 3) Partnerships.--To the greatest extent practicable, the Program shall partner with existing entities outside the United States that have successful models for providing access to affordable bicycles to achieve development objectives. ( 4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 and 2024; (B) $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter. 2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. 2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

To establish within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment of the United States Agency for International Development a rural mobility program to promote mobility in rural communities through access to affordable, fit-for-purpose bicycles, to provide support to sustainably increase access to rural areas, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (referred to in this section as ``USAID'') shall establish, within the Office of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, a rural mobility program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to carry out the purposes described in paragraph (2), including through grants made to eligible nongovernmental partner organizations. 3) Partnerships.--To the greatest extent practicable, the Program shall partner with existing entities outside the United States that have successful models for providing access to affordable bicycles to achieve development objectives. ( 4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- (A) $3,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2023 and 2024; (B) $6,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 and for each fiscal year thereafter. 2) Current projects.--Not later than December 30, 2024, and each December 30 thereafter, the Administrator of USAID shall submit a report to the congressional committees referred to in paragraph (1) that-- (A) describes the projects carried out by USAID during the most recently concluded fiscal year; and (B) includes information relating to the matters described in subparagraphs (B) through (D) of paragraph (1).

S.2394

Energy

Federal Land Freedom Act of 2021 This bill authorizes a state with an established oil and gas leasing program to take responsibility from the federal government for leasing and regulating the exploration and development of oil, gas, and other forms of energy on certain federal land in the state. In addition, the bill exempts state actions to lease, permit, or regulate oil and gas exploration and development from certain requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Land Freedom Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) 113,000,000 acres of onshore Federal land are open and accessible for oil and natural gas development; and (B) approximately 166,000,000 acres of onshore Federal land are off-limits or inaccessible for oil and natural gas development; (2) despite the recent oil and natural gas boom in the United States, the number of acres of Federal land leased for oil and natural gas exploration has decreased by 24 percent since 2008; (3) in 2013, the Federal Government leased only 36,000,000 acres of Federal land, in contrast to the 131,000,000 acres that were leased in 1984; (4) the reduction in leasing of Federal land harms economic growth and Federal revenues; (5) in 2013, it took 197 days to process applications for permits to drill on Federal land; and (6) the States have extensive and sufficient regulatory frameworks for permitting oil and natural gas development. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. (2) State.--The term ``State'' means-- (A) a State; and (B) the District of Columbia. (3) State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program.--The term ``State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program'' means a program established pursuant to State law that regulates the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on land located in the State. SEC. 4. STATE CONTROL OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ON ALL AVAILABLE FEDERAL LAND. (a) State Leasing, Permitting, and Regulatory Programs.--Any State that has established a State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program may-- (1) submit to the Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Energy a declaration that a State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program has been established or amended; and (2) seek to transfer responsibility for leasing, permitting, and regulating oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy development from the Federal Government to the State. (b) State Action Authorized.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on submission of a declaration under subsection (a)(1), the State submitting the declaration may lease, permit, and regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on Federal land located in the State in lieu of the Federal Government. (c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or (4) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). SEC. 5. NO EFFECT ON FEDERAL REVENUES. (a) In General.--Any lease or permit issued by a State pursuant to section 4 shall include provisions for the collection of royalties or other revenues in an amount equal to the amount of royalties or revenues that would have been collected if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. (b) Disposition of Revenues.--Any revenues collected by a State from leasing or permitting on Federal land pursuant to section 4 shall be deposited in the same Federal account in which the revenues would have been deposited if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. (c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit. <all>

Federal Land Freedom Act of 2021

A bill to achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land.

Federal Land Freedom Act of 2021

Sen. Inhofe, James M.

R

OK

This bill authorizes a state with an established oil and gas leasing program to take responsibility from the federal government for leasing and regulating the exploration and development of oil, gas, and other forms of energy on certain federal land in the state. In addition, the bill exempts state actions to lease, permit, or regulate oil and gas exploration and development from certain requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Land Freedom Act of 2021''. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) 113,000,000 acres of onshore Federal land are open and accessible for oil and natural gas development; and (B) approximately 166,000,000 acres of onshore Federal land are off-limits or inaccessible for oil and natural gas development; (2) despite the recent oil and natural gas boom in the United States, the number of acres of Federal land leased for oil and natural gas exploration has decreased by 24 percent since 2008; (3) in 2013, the Federal Government leased only 36,000,000 acres of Federal land, in contrast to the 131,000,000 acres that were leased in 1984; (4) the reduction in leasing of Federal land harms economic growth and Federal revenues; (5) in 2013, it took 197 days to process applications for permits to drill on Federal land; and (6) the States have extensive and sufficient regulatory frameworks for permitting oil and natural gas development. 3. DEFINITIONS. (2) State.--The term ``State'' means-- (A) a State; and (B) the District of Columbia. (3) State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program.--The term ``State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program'' means a program established pursuant to State law that regulates the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on land located in the State. 4. STATE CONTROL OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ON ALL AVAILABLE FEDERAL LAND. (c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); or (4) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. SEC. 5. NO EFFECT ON FEDERAL REVENUES. (a) In General.--Any lease or permit issued by a State pursuant to section 4 shall include provisions for the collection of royalties or other revenues in an amount equal to the amount of royalties or revenues that would have been collected if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. (c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Land Freedom Act of 2021''. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) 113,000,000 acres of onshore Federal land are open and accessible for oil and natural gas development; and (B) approximately 166,000,000 acres of onshore Federal land are off-limits or inaccessible for oil and natural gas development; (2) despite the recent oil and natural gas boom in the United States, the number of acres of Federal land leased for oil and natural gas exploration has decreased by 24 percent since 2008; (3) in 2013, the Federal Government leased only 36,000,000 acres of Federal land, in contrast to the 131,000,000 acres that were leased in 1984; (4) the reduction in leasing of Federal land harms economic growth and Federal revenues; (5) in 2013, it took 197 days to process applications for permits to drill on Federal land; and (6) the States have extensive and sufficient regulatory frameworks for permitting oil and natural gas development. 3. DEFINITIONS. (2) State.--The term ``State'' means-- (A) a State; and (B) the District of Columbia. (3) State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program.--The term ``State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program'' means a program established pursuant to State law that regulates the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on land located in the State. 4. STATE CONTROL OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ON ALL AVAILABLE FEDERAL LAND. 1531 et seq. ); or (4) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. SEC. 5. NO EFFECT ON FEDERAL REVENUES. (a) In General.--Any lease or permit issued by a State pursuant to section 4 shall include provisions for the collection of royalties or other revenues in an amount equal to the amount of royalties or revenues that would have been collected if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Land Freedom Act of 2021''. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) 113,000,000 acres of onshore Federal land are open and accessible for oil and natural gas development; and (B) approximately 166,000,000 acres of onshore Federal land are off-limits or inaccessible for oil and natural gas development; (2) despite the recent oil and natural gas boom in the United States, the number of acres of Federal land leased for oil and natural gas exploration has decreased by 24 percent since 2008; (3) in 2013, the Federal Government leased only 36,000,000 acres of Federal land, in contrast to the 131,000,000 acres that were leased in 1984; (4) the reduction in leasing of Federal land harms economic growth and Federal revenues; (5) in 2013, it took 197 days to process applications for permits to drill on Federal land; and (6) the States have extensive and sufficient regulatory frameworks for permitting oil and natural gas development. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. (2) State.--The term ``State'' means-- (A) a State; and (B) the District of Columbia. (3) State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program.--The term ``State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program'' means a program established pursuant to State law that regulates the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on land located in the State. 4. STATE CONTROL OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ON ALL AVAILABLE FEDERAL LAND. (b) State Action Authorized.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on submission of a declaration under subsection (a)(1), the State submitting the declaration may lease, permit, and regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on Federal land located in the State in lieu of the Federal Government. (c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); or (4) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). SEC. 5. NO EFFECT ON FEDERAL REVENUES. (a) In General.--Any lease or permit issued by a State pursuant to section 4 shall include provisions for the collection of royalties or other revenues in an amount equal to the amount of royalties or revenues that would have been collected if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. (b) Disposition of Revenues.--Any revenues collected by a State from leasing or permitting on Federal land pursuant to section 4 shall be deposited in the same Federal account in which the revenues would have been deposited if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. (c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Land Freedom Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) as of the date of enactment of this Act-- (A) 113,000,000 acres of onshore Federal land are open and accessible for oil and natural gas development; and (B) approximately 166,000,000 acres of onshore Federal land are off-limits or inaccessible for oil and natural gas development; (2) despite the recent oil and natural gas boom in the United States, the number of acres of Federal land leased for oil and natural gas exploration has decreased by 24 percent since 2008; (3) in 2013, the Federal Government leased only 36,000,000 acres of Federal land, in contrast to the 131,000,000 acres that were leased in 1984; (4) the reduction in leasing of Federal land harms economic growth and Federal revenues; (5) in 2013, it took 197 days to process applications for permits to drill on Federal land; and (6) the States have extensive and sufficient regulatory frameworks for permitting oil and natural gas development. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. (2) State.--The term ``State'' means-- (A) a State; and (B) the District of Columbia. (3) State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program.--The term ``State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program'' means a program established pursuant to State law that regulates the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on land located in the State. SEC. 4. STATE CONTROL OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ON ALL AVAILABLE FEDERAL LAND. (a) State Leasing, Permitting, and Regulatory Programs.--Any State that has established a State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program may-- (1) submit to the Secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Energy a declaration that a State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program has been established or amended; and (2) seek to transfer responsibility for leasing, permitting, and regulating oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy development from the Federal Government to the State. (b) State Action Authorized.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on submission of a declaration under subsection (a)(1), the State submitting the declaration may lease, permit, and regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on Federal land located in the State in lieu of the Federal Government. (c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); or (4) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). SEC. 5. NO EFFECT ON FEDERAL REVENUES. (a) In General.--Any lease or permit issued by a State pursuant to section 4 shall include provisions for the collection of royalties or other revenues in an amount equal to the amount of royalties or revenues that would have been collected if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. (b) Disposition of Revenues.--Any revenues collected by a State from leasing or permitting on Federal land pursuant to section 4 shall be deposited in the same Federal account in which the revenues would have been deposited if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. (c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit. <all>

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. ( 3) State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program.--The term ``State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program'' means a program established pursuant to State law that regulates the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on land located in the State. (b) State Action Authorized.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on submission of a declaration under subsection (a)(1), the State submitting the declaration may lease, permit, and regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on Federal land located in the State in lieu of the Federal Government. ( c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); (b) Disposition of Revenues.--Any revenues collected by a State from leasing or permitting on Federal land pursuant to section 4 shall be deposited in the same Federal account in which the revenues would have been deposited if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. ( c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. ( STATE CONTROL OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ON ALL AVAILABLE FEDERAL LAND. ( c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); (c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. ( STATE CONTROL OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ON ALL AVAILABLE FEDERAL LAND. ( c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); (c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. ( 3) State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program.--The term ``State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program'' means a program established pursuant to State law that regulates the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on land located in the State. (b) State Action Authorized.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on submission of a declaration under subsection (a)(1), the State submitting the declaration may lease, permit, and regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on Federal land located in the State in lieu of the Federal Government. ( c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); (b) Disposition of Revenues.--Any revenues collected by a State from leasing or permitting on Federal land pursuant to section 4 shall be deposited in the same Federal account in which the revenues would have been deposited if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. ( c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. ( STATE CONTROL OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ON ALL AVAILABLE FEDERAL LAND. ( c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); (c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. ( 3) State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program.--The term ``State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program'' means a program established pursuant to State law that regulates the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on land located in the State. (b) State Action Authorized.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on submission of a declaration under subsection (a)(1), the State submitting the declaration may lease, permit, and regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on Federal land located in the State in lieu of the Federal Government. ( c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); (b) Disposition of Revenues.--Any revenues collected by a State from leasing or permitting on Federal land pursuant to section 4 shall be deposited in the same Federal account in which the revenues would have been deposited if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. ( c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. ( STATE CONTROL OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ON ALL AVAILABLE FEDERAL LAND. ( c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); (c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. ( 3) State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program.--The term ``State leasing, permitting, and regulatory program'' means a program established pursuant to State law that regulates the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on land located in the State. (b) State Action Authorized.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on submission of a declaration under subsection (a)(1), the State submitting the declaration may lease, permit, and regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on Federal land located in the State in lieu of the Federal Government. ( c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); (b) Disposition of Revenues.--Any revenues collected by a State from leasing or permitting on Federal land pursuant to section 4 shall be deposited in the same Federal account in which the revenues would have been deposited if the lease or permit had been issued by the Federal Government. ( c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. In this Act: (1) Available federal land.--The term ``available Federal land'' means any Federal land that, as of May 31, 2013-- (A) is located within the boundaries of a State; (B) is not held by the United States in trust for the benefit of a federally recognized Indian tribe; (C) is not a unit of the National Park System; (D) is not a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System; and (E) is not a congressionally designated wilderness area. ( STATE CONTROL OF ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION ON ALL AVAILABLE FEDERAL LAND. ( c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); (c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

To achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control the development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land. b) State Action Authorized.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, on submission of a declaration under subsection (a)(1), the State submitting the declaration may lease, permit, and regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy on Federal land located in the State in lieu of the Federal Government. ( c) Effect of State Action.--Any action by a State to lease, permit, or regulate the exploration and development of oil, natural gas, and other forms of energy pursuant to subsection (b) shall not be subject to, or considered a Federal action, Federal permit, or Federal license under-- (1) subchapter II of chapter 5, and chapter 7, of title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Administrative Procedure Act''); (2) division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code; (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ); ( c) Effect on State Processing Fees.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a State from collecting and retaining a fee from an applicant to cover the administrative costs of processing an application for a lease or permit.

H.R.4928

Transportation and Public Works

Responsive Employees Support Productive Educated Congressional Talk Act or the RESPECT Act This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to respond in writing within 90 days to requests for data and information from Congress. Specifically, the FAA must respond if The FAA must also provide staff at a private or public meeting with a Member of Congress if certain conditions are met.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, 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 ``Responsive Employees Support Productive Educated Congressional Talk Act'' or the ``RESPECT Act''. SEC. 2. FAA RESPONSIVENESS TO CONGRESS. (a) Purpose.--This section is enacted pursuant to the legislative oversight responsibilities of Congress and to enable a Member of Congress to effectively represent their constituents and respond to constituent inquiries. (b) Requirements.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for information on proposed, previous, or current flight procedures or other data or information relating to the District of such Member, the following conditions apply: (1) Data request.--Not later than 90 days after receipt of such request, the Administrator of the FAA shall substantively respond in writing with the requested data or information in the format requested by the Member of Congress, if-- (A) the data is within the control of the FAA; and (B) the data would be otherwise appropriate to provide if requested-- (i) by an airline, an airport, a flight procedure proponent, an Aviation Roundtable, or anyone not employed by the FAA; or (ii) via a Freedom of Information request from any individual or any entity. (2) Notification.--If the Administrator does not provide the requested information pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall notify the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives. (c) Staffing of Meetings.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for the FAA to provide staff at a private or public meeting with the Member, the Administrator shall provide such staff if-- (1) the request is made in writing at least 30 days before the meeting date; and (2) the request is made on the same terms and conditions as specified by FAA appearances at Aviation Roundtable meetings. (d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Flight procedure.--The term ``flight procedure'' means a preplanned Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedure published for pilot use, in graphic or textual format, that provides obstruction clearance from the terminal area to the en route structure (departure) or from the en route structure to the terminal area (arrival). (2) Procedure proponent.--The term ``procedure proponent'' means a person or entity proposing a new or modified flight procedure. (3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport. <all>

RESPECT Act

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

RESPECT Act Responsive Employees Support Productive Educated Congressional Talk Act

Rep. Speier, Jackie

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This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to respond in writing within 90 days to requests for data and information from Congress. Specifically, the FAA must respond if The FAA must also provide staff at a private or public meeting with a Member of Congress if certain conditions are met.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, 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 ``Responsive Employees Support Productive Educated Congressional Talk Act'' or the ``RESPECT Act''. SEC. 2. FAA RESPONSIVENESS TO CONGRESS. (a) Purpose.--This section is enacted pursuant to the legislative oversight responsibilities of Congress and to enable a Member of Congress to effectively represent their constituents and respond to constituent inquiries. (b) Requirements.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for information on proposed, previous, or current flight procedures or other data or information relating to the District of such Member, the following conditions apply: (1) Data request.--Not later than 90 days after receipt of such request, the Administrator of the FAA shall substantively respond in writing with the requested data or information in the format requested by the Member of Congress, if-- (A) the data is within the control of the FAA; and (B) the data would be otherwise appropriate to provide if requested-- (i) by an airline, an airport, a flight procedure proponent, an Aviation Roundtable, or anyone not employed by the FAA; or (ii) via a Freedom of Information request from any individual or any entity. (2) Notification.--If the Administrator does not provide the requested information pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall notify the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives. (c) Staffing of Meetings.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for the FAA to provide staff at a private or public meeting with the Member, the Administrator shall provide such staff if-- (1) the request is made in writing at least 30 days before the meeting date; and (2) the request is made on the same terms and conditions as specified by FAA appearances at Aviation Roundtable meetings. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Flight procedure.--The term ``flight procedure'' means a preplanned Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedure published for pilot use, in graphic or textual format, that provides obstruction clearance from the terminal area to the en route structure (departure) or from the en route structure to the terminal area (arrival). (2) Procedure proponent.--The term ``procedure proponent'' means a person or entity proposing a new or modified flight procedure. (3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, 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 ``Responsive Employees Support Productive Educated Congressional Talk Act'' or the ``RESPECT Act''. SEC. 2. FAA RESPONSIVENESS TO CONGRESS. (2) Notification.--If the Administrator does not provide the requested information pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall notify the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives. (c) Staffing of Meetings.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for the FAA to provide staff at a private or public meeting with the Member, the Administrator shall provide such staff if-- (1) the request is made in writing at least 30 days before the meeting date; and (2) the request is made on the same terms and conditions as specified by FAA appearances at Aviation Roundtable meetings. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Flight procedure.--The term ``flight procedure'' means a preplanned Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedure published for pilot use, in graphic or textual format, that provides obstruction clearance from the terminal area to the en route structure (departure) or from the en route structure to the terminal area (arrival). (2) Procedure proponent.--The term ``procedure proponent'' means a person or entity proposing a new or modified flight procedure. (3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, 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 ``Responsive Employees Support Productive Educated Congressional Talk Act'' or the ``RESPECT Act''. SEC. 2. FAA RESPONSIVENESS TO CONGRESS. (a) Purpose.--This section is enacted pursuant to the legislative oversight responsibilities of Congress and to enable a Member of Congress to effectively represent their constituents and respond to constituent inquiries. (b) Requirements.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for information on proposed, previous, or current flight procedures or other data or information relating to the District of such Member, the following conditions apply: (1) Data request.--Not later than 90 days after receipt of such request, the Administrator of the FAA shall substantively respond in writing with the requested data or information in the format requested by the Member of Congress, if-- (A) the data is within the control of the FAA; and (B) the data would be otherwise appropriate to provide if requested-- (i) by an airline, an airport, a flight procedure proponent, an Aviation Roundtable, or anyone not employed by the FAA; or (ii) via a Freedom of Information request from any individual or any entity. (2) Notification.--If the Administrator does not provide the requested information pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall notify the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives. (c) Staffing of Meetings.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for the FAA to provide staff at a private or public meeting with the Member, the Administrator shall provide such staff if-- (1) the request is made in writing at least 30 days before the meeting date; and (2) the request is made on the same terms and conditions as specified by FAA appearances at Aviation Roundtable meetings. (d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Flight procedure.--The term ``flight procedure'' means a preplanned Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedure published for pilot use, in graphic or textual format, that provides obstruction clearance from the terminal area to the en route structure (departure) or from the en route structure to the terminal area (arrival). (2) Procedure proponent.--The term ``procedure proponent'' means a person or entity proposing a new or modified flight procedure. (3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, 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 ``Responsive Employees Support Productive Educated Congressional Talk Act'' or the ``RESPECT Act''. SEC. 2. FAA RESPONSIVENESS TO CONGRESS. (a) Purpose.--This section is enacted pursuant to the legislative oversight responsibilities of Congress and to enable a Member of Congress to effectively represent their constituents and respond to constituent inquiries. (b) Requirements.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for information on proposed, previous, or current flight procedures or other data or information relating to the District of such Member, the following conditions apply: (1) Data request.--Not later than 90 days after receipt of such request, the Administrator of the FAA shall substantively respond in writing with the requested data or information in the format requested by the Member of Congress, if-- (A) the data is within the control of the FAA; and (B) the data would be otherwise appropriate to provide if requested-- (i) by an airline, an airport, a flight procedure proponent, an Aviation Roundtable, or anyone not employed by the FAA; or (ii) via a Freedom of Information request from any individual or any entity. (2) Notification.--If the Administrator does not provide the requested information pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall notify the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives. (c) Staffing of Meetings.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for the FAA to provide staff at a private or public meeting with the Member, the Administrator shall provide such staff if-- (1) the request is made in writing at least 30 days before the meeting date; and (2) the request is made on the same terms and conditions as specified by FAA appearances at Aviation Roundtable meetings. (d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. (e) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Flight procedure.--The term ``flight procedure'' means a preplanned Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedure published for pilot use, in graphic or textual format, that provides obstruction clearance from the terminal area to the en route structure (departure) or from the en route structure to the terminal area (arrival). (2) Procedure proponent.--The term ``procedure proponent'' means a person or entity proposing a new or modified flight procedure. (3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport. <all>

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, 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. (2) Notification.--If the Administrator does not provide the requested information pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall notify the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives. ( d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. ( (2) Procedure proponent.--The term ``procedure proponent'' means a person or entity proposing a new or modified flight procedure. ( 3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, and for other purposes. c) Staffing of Meetings.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for the FAA to provide staff at a private or public meeting with the Member, the Administrator shall provide such staff if-- (1) the request is made in writing at least 30 days before the meeting date; and (2) the request is made on the same terms and conditions as specified by FAA appearances at Aviation Roundtable meetings. (d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. ( 3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, and for other purposes. c) Staffing of Meetings.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for the FAA to provide staff at a private or public meeting with the Member, the Administrator shall provide such staff if-- (1) the request is made in writing at least 30 days before the meeting date; and (2) the request is made on the same terms and conditions as specified by FAA appearances at Aviation Roundtable meetings. (d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. ( 3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, 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. (2) Notification.--If the Administrator does not provide the requested information pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall notify the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives. ( d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. ( (2) Procedure proponent.--The term ``procedure proponent'' means a person or entity proposing a new or modified flight procedure. ( 3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, and for other purposes. c) Staffing of Meetings.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for the FAA to provide staff at a private or public meeting with the Member, the Administrator shall provide such staff if-- (1) the request is made in writing at least 30 days before the meeting date; and (2) the request is made on the same terms and conditions as specified by FAA appearances at Aviation Roundtable meetings. (d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. ( 3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, 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. (2) Notification.--If the Administrator does not provide the requested information pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall notify the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives. ( d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. ( (2) Procedure proponent.--The term ``procedure proponent'' means a person or entity proposing a new or modified flight procedure. ( 3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, and for other purposes. c) Staffing of Meetings.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for the FAA to provide staff at a private or public meeting with the Member, the Administrator shall provide such staff if-- (1) the request is made in writing at least 30 days before the meeting date; and (2) the request is made on the same terms and conditions as specified by FAA appearances at Aviation Roundtable meetings. (d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. ( 3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, 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. (2) Notification.--If the Administrator does not provide the requested information pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall notify the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives. ( d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. ( (2) Procedure proponent.--The term ``procedure proponent'' means a person or entity proposing a new or modified flight procedure. ( 3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, and for other purposes. c) Staffing of Meetings.--If a Member of Congress submits to the FAA a written request for the FAA to provide staff at a private or public meeting with the Member, the Administrator shall provide such staff if-- (1) the request is made in writing at least 30 days before the meeting date; and (2) the request is made on the same terms and conditions as specified by FAA appearances at Aviation Roundtable meetings. (d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. ( 3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress, 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. (2) Notification.--If the Administrator does not provide the requested information pursuant to paragraph (1), the Administrator shall notify the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives. ( d) Notification.--If the Administrator does not comply with a request made by a Member of Congress (as described in subsection (c)), the Administrator shall provide the requesting Member of Congress, Congress, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the House of Representatives with an explanation why the request will not be fulfilled. ( (2) Procedure proponent.--The term ``procedure proponent'' means a person or entity proposing a new or modified flight procedure. ( 3) Aviation roundtable.--The term ``Aviation Roundtable'' means an organization designed to address community concerns over a sustained period of time regarding aircraft operations often associated with a nearby airport.

S.173

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act This bill provides for the conservation of specified lands in Colorado. Specifically, the bill designates The bill adjusts the boundary of the White River National Forest and the Rocky Mountain National Park Potential Wilderness. The bill provides for the inclusion of additional federal lands in the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill provides for the cancellation of all Thompson Divide oil or gas leases. The bill establishes the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program to promote the capture, beneficial use, mitigation, and sequestration of fugitive methane emissions to reduce methane emissions, improve air quality, and improve public safety, among other things.

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, 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 ``Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act''. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. Definition of State. TITLE I--CONTINENTAL DIVIDE Sec. 101. Definitions. Sec. 102. Colorado Wilderness additions. Sec. 103. Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness. Sec. 104. Tenmile Recreation Management Area. Sec. 105. Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area. Sec. 106. Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area. Sec. 107. Camp Hale National Historic Landscape. Sec. 108. White River National Forest boundary modification. Sec. 109. Rocky Mountain National Park Potential Wilderness boundary adjustment. Sec. 110. Administrative provisions. TITLE II--SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS Sec. 201. Definitions. Sec. 202. Additions to National Wilderness Preservation System. Sec. 203. Special management areas. Sec. 204. Release of wilderness study areas. Sec. 205. Administrative provisions. TITLE III--THOMPSON DIVIDE Sec. 301. Purposes. Sec. 302. Definitions. Sec. 303. Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area. Sec. 304. Thompson Divide lease exchange. Sec. 305. Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program. Sec. 306. Effect. TITLE IV--CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Sec. 401. Definitions. Sec. 402. Curecanti National Recreation Area. Sec. 403. Acquisition of land; boundary management. Sec. 404. General management plan. Sec. 405. Boundary survey. SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF STATE. In this Act, the term ``State'' means the State of Colorado. TITLE I--CONTINENTAL DIVIDE SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) Covered area.--The term ``covered area'' means any area designated as wilderness by the amendments to section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) made by section 102(a). (2) Historic landscape.--The term ``Historic Landscape'' means the Camp Hale National Historic Landscape designated by section 107(a). (3) Recreation management area.--The term ``Recreation Management Area'' means the Tenmile Recreation Management Area designated by section 104(a). (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture. (5) Wildlife conservation area.--The term ``Wildlife Conservation Area'' means, as applicable-- (A) the Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area designated by section 105(a); and (B) the Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area designated by section 106(a). SEC. 102. COLORADO WILDERNESS ADDITIONS. (a) Designation.--Section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (18), by striking ``1993,'' and inserting ``1993, and certain Federal land within the White River National Forest that comprises approximately 6,896 acres, as generally depicted as `Proposed Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness Additions' on the map entitled `Proposed Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness Additions' and dated June 24, 2019,''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(23) Holy cross wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land within the White River National Forest that comprises approximately 3,866 acres, as generally depicted as `Proposed Megan Dickie Wilderness Addition' on the map entitled `Holy Cross Wilderness Addition Proposal' and dated June 24, 2019, which shall be incorporated into, and managed as part of, the Holy Cross Wilderness designated by section 102(a)(5) of Public Law 96-560 (94 Stat. 3266). ``(24) Hoosier ridge wilderness.--Certain Federal land within the White River National Forest that comprises approximately 5,235 acres, as generally depicted as `Proposed Hoosier Ridge Wilderness' on the map entitled `Tenmile Proposal' and dated June 24, 2019, which shall be known as the `Hoosier Ridge Wilderness'. ``(25) Tenmile wilderness.--Certain Federal land within the White River National Forest that comprises approximately 7,624 acres, as generally depicted as `Proposed Tenmile Wilderness' on the map entitled `Tenmile Proposal' and dated June 24, 2019, which shall be known as the `Tenmile Wilderness'. ``(26) Eagles nest wilderness additions.--Certain Federal land within the White River National Forest that comprises approximately 9,670 acres, as generally depicted as `Proposed Freeman Creek Wilderness Addition' and `Proposed Spraddle Creek Wilderness Addition' on the map entitled `Eagles Nest Wilderness Additions Proposal' and dated June 24, 2019, which shall be incorporated into, and managed as part of, the Eagles Nest Wilderness designated by Public Law 94-352 (90 Stat. 870).''. (b) Applicable Law.--Any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) to the effective date of that Act shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this Act for purposes of administering a covered area. (c) Fire, Insects, and Diseases.--In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may carry out any activity in a covered area that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (d) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock on a covered area, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered to be necessary by the Secretary, in accordance with-- (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101-405). (e) Coordination.--For purposes of administering the Federal land designated as wilderness by paragraph (26) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103- 77) (as added by subsection (a)(2)), the Secretary shall, as determined to be appropriate for the protection of watersheds, coordinate the activities of the Secretary in response to fires and flooding events with interested State and local agencies, including operations using aircraft or mechanized equipment. SEC. 103. WILLIAMS FORK MOUNTAINS WILDERNESS. (a) Designation.--In furtherance of the purposes of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.), certain Federal land in the White River National Forest in the State, comprising approximately 8,036 acres, as generally depicted as ``Proposed Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness'' on the map entitled ``Williams Fork Mountains Proposal'' and dated June 24, 2019, is designated as a potential wilderness area. (b) Management.--Subject to valid existing rights and except as provided in subsection (d), the potential wilderness area designated by subsection (a) shall be managed in accordance with-- (1) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and (2) this section. (c) Livestock Use of Vacant Allotments.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary shall publish a determination regarding whether to authorize livestock grazing or other use by livestock on the vacant allotments known as-- (A) the ``Big Hole Allotment''; and (B) the ``Blue Ridge Allotment''. (2) Modification of allotments.--In publishing a determination pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary may modify or combine the vacant allotments referred to in that paragraph. (3) Permit or other authorization.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which a determination of the Secretary to authorize livestock grazing or other use by livestock is published under paragraph (1), if applicable, the Secretary shall grant a permit or other authorization for that livestock grazing or other use in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations). (d) Range Improvements.-- (1) In general.--If the Secretary permits livestock grazing or other use by livestock on the potential wilderness area under subsection (c), the Secretary, or a third party authorized by the Secretary, may use any motorized or mechanized transport or equipment for purposes of constructing or rehabilitating such range improvements as are necessary to obtain appropriate livestock management objectives (including habitat and watershed restoration). (2) Termination of authority.--The authority provided by this subsection terminates on the date that is 2 years after the date on which the Secretary publishes a positive determination under subsection (c)(3). (e) Designation as Wilderness.-- (1) Designation.--The potential wilderness area designated by subsection (a) shall be designated as wilderness, to be known as the ``Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness''-- (A) effective not earlier than the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment this Act; and (B) on the earliest of-- (i) the date on which the Secretary publishes in the Federal Register a notice that the construction or rehabilitation of range improvements under subsection (d) is complete; (ii) the date described in subsection (d)(2); and (iii) the effective date of a determination of the Secretary not to authorize livestock grazing or other use by livestock under subsection (c)(1). (2) Administration.--Subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness in accordance with-- (A) the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77); and (B) this title. SEC. 104. TENMILE RECREATION MANAGEMENT AREA. (a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 17,122 acres of Federal land in the White River National Forest in the State, as generally depicted as ``Proposed Tenmile Recreation Management Area'' on the map entitled ``Tenmile Proposal'' and dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the ``Tenmile Recreation Management Area''. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Recreation Management Area are to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the recreational, scenic, watershed, habitat, and ecological resources of the Recreation Management Area. (c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Recreation Management Area-- (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances-- (i) the purposes of the Recreation Management Area described in subsection (b); and (ii) recreation opportunities, including mountain biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, climbing, skiing, camping, and hunting; and (B) in accordance with-- (i) the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.); (ii) any other applicable laws (including regulations); and (iii) this section. (2) Uses.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall only allow such uses of the Recreation Management Area as the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (b). (B) Vehicles.-- (i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles in the Recreation Management Area shall be limited to the roads, vehicle classes, and periods authorized for motorized vehicle use on the date of enactment of this Act. (ii) New or temporary roads.--Except as provided in clause (iii), no new or temporary road shall be constructed in the Recreation Management Area. (iii) Exceptions.--Nothing in clause (i) or (ii) prevents the Secretary from-- (I) rerouting or closing an existing road or trail to protect natural resources from degradation, as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; (II) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes or roadside camping; (III) constructing temporary roads or permitting the use of motorized vehicles to carry out pre- or post-fire watershed protection projects; (IV) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles to carry out any activity described in subsection (d), (e)(1), or (f); or (V) responding to an emergency. (C) Commercial timber.-- (i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), no project shall be carried out in the Recreation Management Area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber. (ii) Limitation.--Nothing in clause (i) prevents the Secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section. (d) Fire, Insects, and Diseases.--The Secretary may carry out any activity, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), that the Secretary determines to be necessary to prevent, control, or mitigate fire, insects, or disease in the Recreation Management Area, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (e) Water.-- (1) Effect on water management infrastructure.--Nothing in this section affects the construction, repair, reconstruction, replacement, operation, maintenance, or renovation within the Recreation Management Area of-- (A) water management infrastructure in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or (B) any future infrastructure necessary for the development or exercise of water rights decreed before the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Applicable law.--Section 3(e) of the James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act (Public Law 107-216; 116 Stat. 1058) shall apply to the Recreation Management Area. (f) Regional Transportation Projects.--Nothing in this section precludes the Secretary from authorizing, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the use or leasing of Federal land within the Recreation Management Area for-- (1) a regional transportation project, including-- (A) highway widening or realignment; and (B) construction of multimodal transportation systems; or (2) any infrastructure, activity, or safety measure associated with the implementation or use of a facility constructed under paragraph (1). (g) Applicable Law.--Nothing in this section affects the designation of the Federal land within the Recreation Management Area for purposes of-- (1) section 138 of title 23, United States Code; or (2) section 303 of title 49, United States Code. (h) Permits.--Nothing in this section alters or limits-- (1) any permit held by a ski area or other entity; or (2) the acceptance, review, or implementation of associated activities or facilities proposed or authorized by law or permit outside the boundaries of the Recreation Management Area. SEC. 105. PORCUPINE GULCH WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA. (a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 8,287 acres of Federal land located in the White River National Forest, as generally depicted as ``Proposed Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area'' on the map entitled ``Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area Proposal'' and dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the ``Porcupine Gulch Wildlife Conservation Area'' (referred to in this section as the ``Wildlife Conservation Area''). (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Wildlife Conservation Area are-- (1) to conserve and protect a wildlife migration corridor over Interstate 70; and (2) to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the wildlife, scenic, roadless, watershed, and ecological resources of the Wildlife Conservation Area. (c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Wildlife Conservation Area-- (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the purposes described in subsection (b); and (B) in accordance with-- (i) the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.); (ii) any other applicable laws (including regulations); and (iii) this section. (2) Uses.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall only allow such uses of the Wildlife Conservation Area as the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (b). (B) Recreation.--The Secretary may permit such recreational activities in the Wildlife Conservation Area that the Secretary determines are consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). (C) Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport; new or temporary roads.-- (i) Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles and mechanized transport in the Wildlife Conservation Area shall be prohibited. (ii) New or temporary roads.--Except as provided in clause (iii) and subsection (e), no new or temporary road shall be constructed within the Wildlife Conservation Area. (iii) Exceptions.--Nothing in clause (i) or (ii) prevents the Secretary from-- (I) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles or mechanized transport for administrative purposes; (II) constructing temporary roads or permitting the use of motorized vehicles or mechanized transport to carry out pre- or post-fire watershed protection projects; (III) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles or mechanized transport to carry out activities described in subsection (d) or (e); or (IV) responding to an emergency. (D) Commercial timber.-- (i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), no project shall be carried out in the Wildlife Conservation Area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber. (ii) Limitation.--Nothing in clause (i) prevents the Secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section. (d) Fire, Insects, and Diseases.--The Secretary may carry out any activity, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), that the Secretary determines to be necessary to prevent, control, or mitigate fire, insects, or disease in the Wildlife Conservation Area, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (e) Regional Transportation Projects.--Nothing in this section or section 110(f) precludes the Secretary from authorizing, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the use or leasing of Federal land within the Wildlife Conservation Area for-- (1) a regional transportation project, including-- (A) highway widening or realignment; and (B) construction of multimodal transportation systems; or (2) any infrastructure, activity, or safety measure associated with the implementation or use of a facility constructed under paragraph (1). (f) Applicable Law.--Nothing in this section affects the designation of the Federal land within the Wildlife Conservation Area for purposes of-- (1) section 138 of title 23, United States Code; or (2) section 303 of title 49, United States Code. (g) Water.--Section 3(e) of the James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act (Public Law 107-216; 116 Stat. 1058) shall apply to the Wildlife Conservation Area. SEC. 106. WILLIAMS FORK MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA. (a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 3,528 acres of Federal land in the White River National Forest in the State, as generally depicted as ``Proposed Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area'' on the map entitled ``Williams Fork Mountains Proposal'' and dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the ``Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area'' (referred to in this section as the ``Wildlife Conservation Area''). (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Wildlife Conservation Area are to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the wildlife, scenic, roadless, watershed, recreational, and ecological resources of the Wildlife Conservation Area. (c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Wildlife Conservation Area-- (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the purposes described in subsection (b); and (B) in accordance with-- (i) the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.); (ii) any other applicable laws (including regulations); and (iii) this section. (2) Uses.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall only allow such uses of the Wildlife Conservation Area as the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (b). (B) Motorized vehicles.-- (i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles in the Wildlife Conservation Area shall be limited to designated roads and trails. (ii) New or temporary roads.--Except as provided in clause (iii), no new or temporary road shall be constructed in the Wildlife Conservation Area. (iii) Exceptions.--Nothing in clause (i) or (ii) prevents the Secretary from-- (I) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles for administrative purposes; (II) authorizing the use of motorized vehicles to carry out activities described in subsection (d); or (III) responding to an emergency. (C) Bicycles.--The use of bicycles in the Wildlife Conservation Area shall be limited to designated roads and trails. (D) Commercial timber.-- (i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), no project shall be carried out in the Wildlife Conservation Area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber. (ii) Limitation.--Nothing in clause (i) prevents the Secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section. (E) Grazing.--The laws (including regulations) and policies followed by the Secretary in issuing and administering grazing permits or leases on land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary shall continue to apply with regard to the land in the Wildlife Conservation Area, consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). (d) Fire, Insects, and Diseases.--The Secretary may carry out any activity, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), that the Secretary determines to be necessary to prevent, control, or mitigate fire, insects, or disease in the Wildlife Conservation Area, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (e) Regional Transportation Projects.--Nothing in this section or section 110(f) precludes the Secretary from authorizing, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the use or leasing of Federal land within the Wildlife Conservation Area for-- (1) a regional transportation project, including-- (A) highway widening or realignment; and (B) construction of multimodal transportation systems; or (2) any infrastructure, activity, or safety measure associated with the implementation or use of a facility constructed under paragraph (1). (f) Water.--Section 3(e) of the James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act (Public Law 107-216; 116 Stat. 1058) shall apply to the Wildlife Conservation Area. SEC. 107. CAMP HALE NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDSCAPE. (a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 28,676 acres of Federal land in the White River National Forest in the State, as generally depicted as ``Proposed Camp Hale National Historic Landscape'' on the map entitled ``Camp Hale National Historic Landscape Proposal'' and dated June 24, 2019, are designated the ``Camp Hale National Historic Landscape''. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Historic Landscape are-- (1) to provide for-- (A) the interpretation of historic events, activities, structures, and artifacts of the Historic Landscape, including with respect to the role of the Historic Landscape in local, national, and world history; (B) the historic preservation of the Historic Landscape, consistent with-- (i) the designation of the Historic Landscape as a national historic site; and (ii) the other purposes of the Historic Landscape; (C) recreational opportunities, with an emphasis on the activities related to the historic use of the Historic Landscape, including skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, horseback riding, climbing, other road- and trail-based activities, and other outdoor activities; and (D) the continued environmental remediation and removal of unexploded ordnance at the Camp Hale Formerly Used Defense Site and the Camp Hale historic cantonment area; and (2) to conserve, protect, restore, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the scenic, watershed, and ecological resources of the Historic Landscape. (c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Historic Landscape in accordance with-- (A) the purposes of the Historic Landscape described in subsection (b); and (B) any other applicable laws (including regulations). (2) Management plan.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a management plan for the Historic Landscape. (B) Contents.--The management plan prepared under subparagraph (A) shall include plans for-- (i) improving the interpretation of historic events, activities, structures, and artifacts of the Historic Landscape, including with respect to the role of the Historic Landscape in local, national, and world history; (ii) conducting historic preservation and veteran outreach and engagement activities; (iii) managing recreational opportunities, including the use and stewardship of-- (I) the road and trail systems; and (II) dispersed recreation resources; (iv) the conservation, protection, restoration, or enhancement of the scenic, watershed, and ecological resources of the Historic Landscape, including-- (I) conducting the restoration and enhancement project under subsection (d); (II) forest fuels, wildfire, and mitigation management; and (III) watershed health and protection; (v) environmental remediation and, consistent with subsection (e)(2), the removal of unexploded ordnance; and (vi) managing the Historic Landscape in accordance with subsection (g). (3) Explosive hazards.--The Secretary shall provide to the Secretary of the Army a notification of any unexploded ordnance (as defined in section 101(e) of title 10, United States Code) that is discovered in the Historic Landscape. (d) Camp Hale Restoration and Enhancement Project.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a restoration and enhancement project in the Historic Landscape-- (A) to improve aquatic, riparian, and wetland conditions in and along the Eagle River and tributaries of the Eagle River; (B) to maintain or improve recreation and interpretive opportunities and facilities; and (C) to conserve historic values in the Camp Hale area. (2) Coordination.--In carrying out the project described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall coordinate with, and provide the opportunity to collaborate on the project to-- (A) the Corps of Engineers; (B) the Camp Hale-Eagle River Headwaters Collaborative Group; (C) the National Forest Foundation; (D) the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; (E) the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office; (F) the Colorado Department of Natural Resources; (G) units of local government; and (H) other interested organizations and members of the public. (e) Environmental Remediation.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army shall continue to carry out the projects and activities of the Department of the Army in existence on the date of enactment of this Act relating to cleanup of-- (A) the Camp Hale Formerly Used Defense Site; or (B) the Camp Hale historic cantonment area. (2) Removal of unexploded ordnance.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary of the Army may remove unexploded ordnance (as defined in section 101(e) of title 10, United States Code) from the Historic Landscape, as the Secretary of the Army determines to be appropriate in accordance with applicable law (including regulations). (B) Action on receipt of notice.--On receipt from the Secretary of a notification of unexploded ordnance under subsection (c)(3), the Secretary of the Army may remove the unexploded ordnance in accordance with-- (i) the program for environmental restoration of formerly used defense sites under section 2701 of title 10, United States Code; (ii) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.); and (iii) any other applicable provision of law (including regulations). (3) Effect of subsection.--Nothing in this subsection modifies any obligation in existence on the date of enactment of this Act relating to environmental remediation or removal of any unexploded ordnance located in or around the Camp Hale historic cantonment area, the Camp Hale Formerly Used Defense Site, or the Historic Landscape, including such an obligation under-- (A) the program for environmental restoration of formerly used defense sites under section 2701 of title 10, United States Code; (B) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.); or (C) any other applicable provision of law (including regulations). (f) Interagency Agreement.--The Secretary and the Secretary of the Army shall enter into an agreement-- (1) to specify-- (A) the activities of the Secretary relating to the management of the Historic Landscape; and (B) the activities of the Secretary of the Army relating to environmental remediation and the removal of unexploded ordnance in accordance with subsection (e) and other applicable laws (including regulations); and (2) to require the Secretary to provide to the Secretary of the Army, by not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act and periodically thereafter, as appropriate, a management plan for the Historic Landscape for purposes of the removal activities described in subsection (e). (g) Effect.--Nothing in this section-- (1) affects the jurisdiction of the State over any water law, water right, or adjudication or administration relating to any water resource; (2) affects any water right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, or the exercise of such a water right, including-- (A) a water right subject to an interstate water compact (including full development of any apportionment made in accordance with such a compact); (B) a water right decreed within, above, below, or through the Historic Landscape; (C) a change, exchange, plan for augmentation, or other water decree with respect to a water right, including a conditional water right, in existence on the date of enactment of this Act-- (i) that is consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b); and (ii) that does not result in diversion of a greater flow rate or volume of water for such a water right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; (D) a water right held by the United States; (E) the management or operation of any reservoir, including the storage, management, release, or transportation of water; and (F) the construction or operation of such infrastructure as is determined to be necessary by an individual or entity holding water rights to develop and place to beneficial use those rights, subject to applicable Federal, State, and local law (including regulations); (3) constitutes an express or implied reservation by the United States of any reserved or appropriative water right; (4) alters or limits-- (A) a permit held by a ski area; (B) the implementation of activities governed by a ski area permit; or (C) the authority of the Secretary to modify or expand an existing ski area permit; (5) prevents the Secretary from closing portions of the Historic Landscape for public safety, environmental remediation, or other use in accordance with applicable laws; or (6) affects-- (A) any special use permit in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; or (B) the renewal of a permit described in subparagraph (A). (h) Funding.-- (1) In general.--There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a special account, to be known as the ``Camp Hale Historic Preservation and Restoration Fund''. (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Camp Hale Historic Preservation and Restoration Fund $10,000,000, to be available to the Secretary until expended, for activities relating to historic interpretation, preservation, and restoration carried out in and around the Historic Landscape. (i) Designation of Overlook.--The interpretive site located beside United States Route 24 in the State, at 39.431N 106.323W, is designated as the ``Sandy Treat Overlook''. SEC. 108. WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. (a) In General.--The boundary of the White River National Forest is modified to include the approximately 120 acres comprised of the SW\1/ 4\, the SE\1/4\, and the NE\1/4\ of the SE\1/4\ of sec. 1, T. 2 S., R. 80 W., 6th Principal Meridian, in Summit County in the State. (b) Land and Water Conservation Fund.--For purposes of section 200306 of title 54, United States Code, the boundaries of the White River National Forest, as modified by subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the White River National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. SEC. 109. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK POTENTIAL WILDERNESS BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to provide for the ongoing maintenance and use of portions of the Trail River Ranch and the associated property located within Rocky Mountain National Park in Grand County in the State. (b) Boundary Adjustment.--Section 1952(b) of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-11; 123 Stat. 1070) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Boundary adjustment.--The boundary of the Potential Wilderness is modified to exclude the area comprising approximately 15.5 acres of land identified as `Potential Wilderness to Non-wilderness' on the map entitled `Rocky Mountain National Park Proposed Wilderness Area Amendment' and dated January 16, 2018.''. SEC. 110. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. (a) Fish and Wildlife.--Nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the State with respect to fish and wildlife in the State. (b) No Buffer Zones.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around-- (A) a covered area; (B) a wilderness area or potential wilderness area designated by section 103; (C) the Recreation Management Area; (D) a Wildlife Conservation Area; or (E) the Historic Landscape. (2) Outside activities.--The fact that a nonwilderness activity or use on land outside of an area described in paragraph (1) can be seen or heard from within the applicable area described in paragraph (1) shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the applicable area described in paragraph (1). (c) Tribal Rights and Uses.-- (1) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this title affects the treaty rights of an Indian Tribe. (2) Traditional tribal uses.--Subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law, the Secretary shall allow for the continued use of the areas described in subsection (b)(1) by members of Indian Tribes-- (A) for traditional ceremonies; and (B) as a source of traditional plants and other materials. (d) Maps and Legal Descriptions.-- (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file maps and legal descriptions of each area described in subsection (b)(1) with-- (A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (2) Force of law.--Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title, except that the Secretary may correct any typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions. (3) Public availability.--Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. (e) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of an area described in subsection (b)(1) only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. (2) Management.--Any land or interest in land acquired under paragraph (1) shall be incorporated into, and administered as a part of, the wilderness area, Recreation Management Area, Wildlife Conservation Area, or Historic Landscape, as applicable, in which the land or interest in land is located. (f) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the areas described in subsection (b)(1) are withdrawn from-- (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (g) Military Overflights.--Nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title restricts or precludes-- (1) any low-level overflight of military aircraft over any area subject to this title or an amendment made by this title, including military overflights that can be seen, heard, or detected within such an area; (2) flight testing or evaluation over an area described in paragraph (1); or (3) the use or establishment of-- (A) any new unit of special use airspace over an area described in paragraph (1); or (B) any military flight training or transportation over such an area. (h) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that military aviation training on Federal public land in the State, including the training conducted at the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, is critical to the national security of the United States and the readiness of the Armed Forces. TITLE II--SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) Covered land.--The term ``covered land'' means-- (A) land designated as wilderness under paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202); and (B) a Special Management Area. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture. (3) Special management area.--The term ``Special Management Area'' means each of-- (A) the Sheep Mountain Special Management Area designated by section 203(a)(1); and (B) the Liberty Bell East Special Management Area designated by section 203(a)(2). SEC. 202. ADDITIONS TO NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM. Section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as amended by section 102(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(27) Lizard head wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests comprising approximately 3,141 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Proposed Wilson, Sunshine, Black Face and San Bernardo Additions to the Lizard Head Wilderness' and dated September 6, 2018, which is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Lizard Head Wilderness. ``(28) Mount sneffels wilderness additions.-- ``(A) Liberty bell and last dollar additions.-- Certain Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests comprising approximately 7,235 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Proposed Liberty Bell and Last Dollar Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, Liberty Bell East Special Management Area' and dated September 6, 2018, which is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Mount Sneffels Wilderness. ``(B) Whitehouse additions.--Certain Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests comprising approximately 12,465 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Proposed Whitehouse Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness' and dated September 6, 2018, which is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Mount Sneffels Wilderness. ``(29) Mckenna peak wilderness.--Certain Federal land in the State of Colorado comprising approximately 8,884 acres of Bureau of Land Management land, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Proposed McKenna Peak Wilderness Area' and dated September 18, 2018, to be known as the `McKenna Peak Wilderness'.''. SEC. 203. SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS. (a) Designation.-- (1) Sheep mountain special management area.--The Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison and San Juan National Forests in the State comprising approximately 21,663 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Sheep Mountain Special Management Area'' and dated September 19, 2018, is designated as the ``Sheep Mountain Special Management Area''. (2) Liberty bell east special management area.--The Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests in the State comprising approximately 792 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Liberty Bell and Last Dollar Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, Liberty Bell East Special Management Area'' and dated September 6, 2018, is designated as the ``Liberty Bell East Special Management Area''. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Special Management Areas is to conserve and protect for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the geological, cultural, archaeological, paleontological, natural, scientific, recreational, wilderness, wildlife, riparian, historical, educational, and scenic resources of the Special Management Areas. (c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Special Management Areas in a manner that-- (A) conserves, protects, and enhances the resources and values of the Special Management Areas described in subsection (b); (B) subject to paragraph (3), maintains or improves the wilderness character of the Special Management Areas and the suitability of the Special Management Areas for potential inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (C) is in accordance with-- (i) the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.); (ii) this title; and (iii) any other applicable laws. (2) Prohibitions.--The following shall be prohibited in the Special Management Areas: (A) Permanent roads. (B) Except as necessary to meet the minimum requirements for the administration of the Federal land, to provide access for abandoned mine cleanup, and to protect public health and safety-- (i) the use of motor vehicles, motorized equipment, or mechanical transport (other than as provided in paragraph (3)); and (ii) the establishment of temporary roads. (3) Authorized activities.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may allow any activities (including helicopter access for recreation and maintenance and the competitive running event permitted since 1992) that have been authorized by permit or license as of the date of enactment of this Act to continue within the Special Management Areas, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require. (B) Permitting.--The designation of the Special Management Areas by subsection (a) shall not affect the issuance of permits relating to the activities covered under subparagraph (A) after the date of enactment of this Act. (C) Bicycles.--The Secretary may permit the use of bicycles in-- (i) the portion of the Sheep Mountain Special Management Area identified as ``Ophir Valley Area'' on the map entitled ``Proposed Sheep Mountain Special Management Area'' and dated September 19, 2018; and (ii) the portion of the Liberty Bell East Special Management Area identified as ``Liberty Bell Corridor'' on the map entitled ``Proposed Liberty Bell and Last Dollar Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, Liberty Bell East Special Management Area'' and dated September 6, 2018. (d) Applicable Law.--Water and water rights in the Special Management Areas shall be administered in accordance with section 8 of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (Public Law 103-77; 107 Stat. 762), except that, for purposes of this title-- (1) any reference contained in that section to ``the lands designated as wilderness by this Act'', ``the Piedra, Roubideau, and Tabeguache areas identified in section 9 of this Act, or the Bowen Gulch Protection Area or the Fossil Ridge Recreation Management Area identified in sections 5 and 6 of this Act'', or ``the areas described in sections 2, 5, 6, and 9 of this Act'' shall be considered to be a reference to ``the Special Management Areas''; and (2) any reference contained in that section to ``this Act'' shall be considered to be a reference to ``the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act''. SEC. 204. RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS. (a) Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Study Area.--Subtitle E of title II of Public Law 111-11 is amended-- (1) by redesignating section 2408 (16 U.S.C. 460zzz-7) as section 2409; and (2) by inserting after section 2407 (16 U.S.C. 460zzz-6) the following: ``SEC. 2408. RELEASE. ``(a) In General.--Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the portions of the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Study Area not designated as wilderness by this subtitle have been adequately studied for wilderness designation. ``(b) Release.--Any public land referred to in subsection (a) that is not designated as wilderness by this subtitle-- ``(1) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and ``(2) shall be managed in accordance with this subtitle and any other applicable laws.''. (b) McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area.-- (1) In general.--Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the portions of the McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area in San Miguel County in the State not designated as wilderness by paragraph (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) have been adequately studied for wilderness designation. (2) Release.--Any public land referred to in paragraph (1) that is not designated as wilderness by paragraph (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202)-- (A) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and (B) shall be managed in accordance with applicable laws. SEC. 205. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. (a) Fish and Wildlife.--Nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the State with respect to fish and wildlife in the State. (b) No Buffer Zones.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this title establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around covered land. (2) Activities outside wilderness.--The fact that a nonwilderness activity or use on land outside of the covered land can be seen or heard from within covered land shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the covered land. (c) Tribal Rights and Uses.-- (1) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this title affects the treaty rights of any Indian Tribe, including rights under the Agreement of September 13, 1873, ratified by the Act of April 29, 1874 (18 Stat. 36, chapter 136). (2) Traditional tribal uses.--Subject to any terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law, the Secretary shall allow for the continued use of the covered land by members of Indian Tribes-- (A) for traditional ceremonies; and (B) as a source of traditional plants and other materials. (d) Maps and Legal Descriptions.-- (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, shall file a map and a legal description of each wilderness area designated by paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) and the Special Management Areas with-- (A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. (2) Force of law.--Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall have the same force and effect as if included in this title, except that the Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, may correct any typographical errors in the maps and legal descriptions. (3) Public availability.--Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service. (e) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of a Special Management Area or the wilderness designated under paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. (2) Management.--Any land or interest in land acquired under paragraph (1) shall be incorporated into, and administered as a part of, the wilderness or Special Management Area in which the land or interest in land is located. (f) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock on covered land, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered to be necessary by the Secretary with jurisdiction over the covered land, in accordance with-- (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the applicable guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101-405) or H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. 96-617). (g) Fire, Insects, and Diseases.--In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary with jurisdiction over a wilderness area designated by paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) may carry out any activity in the wilderness area that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the covered land and the approximately 6,590 acres generally depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Naturita Canyon Mineral Withdrawal Area'' and dated September 6, 2018, is withdrawn from-- (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. TITLE III--THOMPSON DIVIDE SEC. 301. PURPOSES. The purposes of this title are-- (1) subject to valid existing rights, to withdraw certain Federal land in the Thompson Divide area from mineral and other disposal laws in order to protect the agricultural, ranching, wildlife, air quality, recreation, ecological, and scenic values of the area; and (2) to promote the capture of fugitive methane emissions that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere-- (A) to reduce methane gas emissions; and (B) to provide-- (i) new renewable electricity supplies and other beneficial uses of fugitive methane emissions; and (ii) increased royalties for taxpayers. SEC. 302. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) Fugitive methane emissions.--The term ``fugitive methane emissions'' means methane gas from the Federal land in Garfield, Gunnison, Delta, or Pitkin County in the State, as generally depicted on the pilot program map as ``Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program Area'', that would leak or be vented into the atmosphere from an active, inactive, or abandoned underground coal mine. (2) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program established by section 305(a)(1). (3) Pilot program map.--The term ``pilot program map'' means the map entitled ``Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program Area'' and dated June 17, 2019. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (5) Thompson divide lease.-- (A) In general.--The term ``Thompson Divide lease'' means any oil or gas lease in effect on the date of enactment of this Act within the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area. (B) Exclusions.--The term ``Thompson Divide lease'' does not include any oil or gas lease that-- (i) is associated with a Wolf Creek Storage Field development right; or (ii) before the date of enactment of this Act, has expired, been cancelled, or otherwise terminated. (6) Thompson divide map.--The term ``Thompson Divide map'' means the map entitled ``Greater Thompson Divide Area Map'' and dated June 13, 2019. (7) Thompson divide withdrawal and protection area.--The term ``Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area'' means the Federal land and minerals generally depicted on the Thompson Divide map as the ``Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area''. (8) Wolf creek storage field development right.-- (A) In general.--The term ``Wolf Creek Storage Field development right'' means a development right for any of the Federal mineral leases numbered COC 007496, COC 007497, COC 007498, COC 007499, COC 007500, COC 007538, COC 008128, COC 015373, COC 0128018, COC 051645, and COC 051646, as generally depicted on the Thompson Divide map as ``Wolf Creek Storage Agreement''. (B) Exclusions.--The term ``Wolf Creek Storage Field development right'' does not include any storage right or related activity within the area described in subparagraph (A). SEC. 303. THOMPSON DIVIDE WITHDRAWAL AND PROTECTION AREA. (a) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area is withdrawn from-- (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (b) Surveys.--The exact acreage and legal description of the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area shall be determined by surveys approved by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture. (c) Grazing.--Nothing in this Act affects the administration of grazing in the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area. SEC. 304. THOMPSON DIVIDE LEASE EXCHANGE. (a) In General.--In exchange for the relinquishment by a leaseholder of all Thompson Divide leases of the leaseholder, the Secretary may issue to the leaseholder credits for any bid, royalty, or rental payment due under any Federal oil or gas lease on Federal land in the State, in accordance with subsection (b). (b) Amount of Credits.-- (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the amount of the credits issued to a leaseholder of a Thompson Divide lease relinquished under subsection (a) shall-- (A) be equal to the sum of-- (i) the amount of the bonus bids paid for the applicable Thompson Divide leases; (ii) the amount of any rental paid for the applicable Thompson Divide leases as of the date on which the leaseholder submits to the Secretary a notice of the decision to relinquish the applicable Thompson Divide leases; and (iii) the amount of any expenses incurred by the leaseholder of the applicable Thompson Divide leases in the preparation of any drilling permit, sundry notice, or other related submission in support of the development of the applicable Thompson Divide leases as of January 28, 2019, including any expenses relating to the preparation of any analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and (B) require the approval of the Secretary. (2) Exclusion.--The amount of a credit issued under subsection (a) shall not include any expenses paid by the leaseholder of a Thompson Divide lease for legal fees or related expenses for legal work with respect to a Thompson Divide lease. (c) Cancellation.--Effective on relinquishment under this section, and without any additional action by the Secretary, a Thompson Divide lease-- (1) shall be permanently cancelled; and (2) shall not be reissued. (d) Conditions.-- (1) Applicable law.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, each exchange under this section shall be conducted in accordance with-- (A) this Act; and (B) other applicable laws (including regulations). (2) Acceptance of credits.--The Secretary shall accept credits issued under subsection (a) in the same manner as cash for the payments described in that subsection. (3) Applicability.--The use of a credit issued under subsection (a) shall be subject to the laws (including regulations) applicable to the payments described in that subsection, to the extent that the laws are consistent with this section. (4) Treatment of credits.--All amounts in the form of credits issued under subsection (a) accepted by the Secretary shall be considered to be amounts received for the purposes of-- (A) section 35 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191); and (B) section 20 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1019). (e) Wolf Creek Storage Field Development Rights.-- (1) Conveyance to secretary.--As a condition precedent to the relinquishment of a Thompson Divide lease, any leaseholder with a Wolf Creek Storage Field development right shall permanently relinquish, transfer, and otherwise convey to the Secretary, in a form acceptable to the Secretary, all Wolf Creek Storage Field development rights of the leaseholder. (2) Limitation of transfer.--An interest acquired by the Secretary under paragraph (1)-- (A) shall be held in perpetuity; and (B) shall not be-- (i) transferred; (ii) reissued; or (iii) otherwise used for mineral extraction. SEC. 305. GREATER THOMPSON DIVIDE FUGITIVE COAL MINE METHANE USE PILOT PROGRAM. (a) Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program.-- (1) Establishment.--There is established in the Bureau of Land Management a pilot program, to be known as the ``Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program''. (2) Purpose.--The purpose of the pilot program is to promote the capture, beneficial use, mitigation, and sequestration of fugitive methane emissions-- (A) to reduce methane emissions; (B) to promote economic development; (C) to produce bid and royalty revenues; (D) to improve air quality; and (E) to improve public safety. (3) Plan.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan-- (i) to complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (b); (ii) to provide for the leasing of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (c); and (iii) to provide for the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (d). (B) Coordination.--In developing the plan under this paragraph, the Secretary shall coordinate with-- (i) the State; (ii) Garfield, Gunnison, Delta, and Pitkin Counties in the State; (iii) lessees of Federal coal within the counties referred to in clause (ii); (iv) interested institutions of higher education in the State; and (v) interested members of the public. (b) Fugitive Methane Emission Inventory.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions. (2) Conduct.--The Secretary may conduct the inventory under paragraph (1) through, or in collaboration with-- (A) the Bureau of Land Management; (B) the United States Geological Survey; (C) the Environmental Protection Agency; (D) the United States Forest Service; (E) State departments or agencies; (F) Garfield, Gunnison, Delta, or Pitkin County in the State; (G) the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District; (H) institutions of higher education in the State; (I) lessees of Federal coal within a county referred to in subparagraph (F); (J) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (K) the National Center for Atmospheric Research; or (L) other interested entities, including members of the public. (3) Contents.--The inventory under paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) the general location and geographic coordinates of each vent, seep, or other source producing significant fugitive methane emissions; (B) an estimate of the volume and concentration of fugitive methane emissions from each source of significant fugitive methane emissions, including details of measurements taken and the basis for that emissions estimate; (C) an estimate of the total volume of fugitive methane emissions each year; (D) relevant data and other information available from-- (i) the Environmental Protection Agency; (ii) the Mine Safety and Health Administration; (iii) the Colorado Department of Natural Resources; (iv) the Colorado Public Utility Commission; (v) the Colorado Department of Health and Environment; and (vi) the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; and (E) such other information as may be useful in advancing the purposes of the pilot program. (4) Public participation; disclosure.-- (A) Public participation.--The Secretary shall provide opportunities for public participation in the inventory under this subsection. (B) Availability.--The Secretary shall make the inventory under this subsection publicly available. (C) Disclosure.--Nothing in this subsection requires the Secretary to publicly release information that-- (i) poses a threat to public safety; (ii) is confidential business information; or (iii) is otherwise protected from public disclosure. (5) Use.--The Secretary shall use the inventory in carrying out-- (A) the leasing program under subsection (c); and (B) the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions under subsection (d). (c) Fugitive Methane Emission Leasing Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights and in accordance with this section, not later than 1 year after the date of completion of the inventory required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall carry out a program to encourage the use and destruction of fugitive methane emissions. (2) Fugitive methane emissions from coal mines subject to lease.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall authorize the holder of a valid existing Federal coal lease for a mine that is producing fugitive methane emissions to capture for use, or destroy by flaring, the fugitive methane emissions. (B) Conditions.--The authority under subparagraph (A) shall be subject to-- (i) valid existing rights; and (ii) such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require. (C) Limitations.--The program carried out under paragraph (1) shall only include fugitive methane emissions that can be captured for use, or destroyed by flaring, in a manner that does not-- (i) endanger the safety of any coal mine worker; or (ii) unreasonably interfere with any ongoing operation at a coal mine. (D) Cooperation.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall work cooperatively with the holders of valid existing Federal coal leases for mines that produce fugitive methane emissions to encourage-- (I) the capture of fugitive methane emissions for beneficial use, such as generating electrical power, producing usable heat, transporting the methane to market, or transforming the fugitive methane emissions into a different marketable material; or (II) if the beneficial use of the fugitive methane emissions is not feasible, the destruction of the fugitive methane emissions by flaring. (ii) Guidance.--In furtherance of the purposes of this paragraph, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance for the implementation of Federal authorities and programs to encourage the capture for use, or destruction by flaring, of fugitive methane emissions, while minimizing impacts on natural resources or other public interest values. (E) Royalties.--The Secretary shall determine whether any fugitive methane emissions used or destroyed pursuant to this paragraph are subject to the payment of a royalty under applicable law. (3) Fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines.-- (A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, notwithstanding section 303, subject to valid existing rights, and in accordance with section 21 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 241) and any other applicable law, the Secretary shall-- (i) authorize the capture for use, or destruction by flaring, of fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines on Federal land; and (ii) make available for leasing such fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines on Federal land as the Secretary considers to be in the public interest. (B) Source.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall offer for lease each significant vent, seep, or other source of fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines. (C) Bid qualifications.--A bid to lease fugitive methane emissions under this paragraph shall specify whether the prospective lessee intends-- (i) to capture the fugitive methane emissions for beneficial use, such as generating electrical power, producing usable heat, transporting the methane to market, or transforming the fugitive methane emissions into a different marketable material; (ii) to destroy the fugitive methane emissions by flaring; or (iii) to employ a specific combination of-- (I) capturing the fugitive methane emissions for beneficial use; and (II) destroying the fugitive methane emission by flaring. (D) Priority.-- (i) In general.--If there is more than 1 qualified bid for a lease under this paragraph, the Secretary shall select the bid that the Secretary determines is likely to most significantly advance the public interest. (ii) Considerations.--In determining the public interest under clause (i), the Secretary shall take into consideration-- (I) the size of the overall decrease in the time-integrated radiative forcing of the fugitive methane emissions; (II) the impacts to other natural resource values, including wildlife, water, and air; and (III) other public interest values, including scenic, economic, recreation, and cultural values. (E) Lease form.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall develop and provide to prospective bidders a lease form for leases issued under this paragraph. (ii) Due diligence.--The lease form developed under clause (i) shall include terms and conditions requiring the leased fugitive methane emissions to be put to beneficial use or flared by not later than 1 year after the date of issuance of the lease. (F) Royalty rate.--The Secretary shall develop a minimum bid and royalty rate for leases under this paragraph to advance the purposes of this section, to the maximum extent practicable. (d) Sequestration.--If, by not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, any significant fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines on Federal land are not leased under subsection (c)(3), the Secretary shall, in accordance with applicable law, take all reasonable measures-- (1) to cap those fugitive methane emissions at the source in any case in which the cap will result in the long-term sequestration of all or a significant portion of the fugitive methane emissions; or (2) if sequestration under paragraph (1) is not feasible, destroy the fugitive methane emissions by flaring. (e) Report to Congress.--Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of 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 detailing-- (1) the economic and environmental impacts of the pilot program, including information on increased royalties and estimates of avoided greenhouse gas emissions; and (2) any recommendations of the Secretary on whether the pilot program could be expanded geographically to include other significant sources of fugitive methane emissions from coal mines. SEC. 306. EFFECT. Except as expressly provided in this title, nothing in this title-- (1) expands, diminishes, or impairs any valid existing mineral leases, mineral interest, or other property rights wholly or partially within the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area, including access to the leases, interests, rights, or land in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations); (2) prevents the capture of methane from any active, inactive, or abandoned coal mine covered by this title, in accordance with applicable laws; or (3) prevents access to, or the development of, any new or existing coal mine or lease in Delta or Gunnison County in the State. TITLE IV--CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA SEC. 401. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) Map.--The term ``map'' means the map entitled ``Curecanti National Recreation Area, Proposed Boundary'', numbered 616/100,485C, and dated August 11, 2016. (2) National recreation area.--The term ``National Recreation Area'' means the Curecanti National Recreation Area established by section 402(a). (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. SEC. 402. CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA. (a) Establishment.--Effective beginning on the earlier of the date on which the Secretary approves a request under subsection (c)(2)(B)(i)(I) and the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, there shall be established as a unit of the National Park System the Curecanti National Recreation Area, in accordance with this Act, consisting of approximately 50,667 acres of land in the State, as generally depicted on the map as ``Curecanti National Recreation Area Proposed Boundary''. (b) Availability of Map.--The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service. (c) Administration.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall administer the National Recreation Area in accordance with-- (A) this title; and (B) the laws (including regulations) generally applicable to units of the National Park System, including section 100101(a), chapter 1003, and sections 100751(a), 100752, 100753, and 102101 of title 54, United States Code. (2) Dam, power plant, and reservoir management and operations.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this title affects or interferes with the authority of the Secretary-- (i) to operate the Uncompahgre Valley Reclamation Project under the reclamation laws; (ii) to operate the Wayne N. Aspinall Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project under the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (43 U.S.C. 620 et seq.); or (iii) under the Federal Water Project Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 460l-12 et seq.). (B) Reclamation land.-- (i) Submission of request to retain administrative jurisdiction.--If, before the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Reclamation submits to the Secretary a request for the Commissioner of Reclamation to retain administrative jurisdiction over the minimum quantity of land within the land identified on the map as ``Lands withdrawn or acquired for Bureau of Reclamation projects'' that the Commissioner of Reclamation identifies as necessary for the effective operation of Bureau of Reclamation water facilities, the Secretary may-- (I) approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the request; and (II) if the request is approved under subclause (I), make any modifications to the map that are necessary to reflect that the Commissioner of Reclamation retains management authority over the minimum quantity of land required to fulfill the reclamation mission. (ii) Transfer of land.-- (I) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ``Lands withdrawn or acquired for Bureau of Reclamation projects'', as modified pursuant to clause (i)(II), if applicable, shall be transferred from the Commissioner of Reclamation to the Director of the National Park Service by not later than the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (II) Access to transferred land.-- (aa) In general.--Subject to item (bb), the Commissioner of Reclamation shall retain access to the land transferred to the Director of the National Park Service under subclause (I) for reclamation purposes, including for the operation, maintenance, and expansion or replacement of facilities. (bb) Memorandum of understanding.--The terms of the access authorized under item (aa) shall be determined by a memorandum of understanding entered into between the Commissioner of Reclamation and the Director of the National Park Service not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (3) Management agreements.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may enter into management agreements, or modify management agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, relating to the authority of the Director of the National Park Service, the Commissioner of Reclamation, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or the Chief of the Forest Service to manage Federal land within or adjacent to the boundary of the National Recreation Area. (B) State land.--The Secretary may enter into cooperative management agreements for any land administered by the State that is within or adjacent to the National Recreation Area, in accordance with the cooperative management authority under section 101703 of title 54, United States Code. (4) Recreational activities.-- (A) Authorization.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall allow boating, boating-related activities, hunting, and fishing in the National Recreation Area in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. (B) Closures; designated zones.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Superintendent of the National Recreation Area, may designate zones in which, and establish periods during which, no boating, hunting, or fishing shall be permitted in the National Recreation Area under subparagraph (A) for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable laws. (ii) Consultation required.--Except in the case of an emergency, any closure proposed by the Secretary under clause (i) shall not take effect until after the date on which the Superintendent of the National Recreation Area consults with-- (I) the appropriate State agency responsible for hunting and fishing activities; and (II) the Board of County Commissioners in each county in which the zone is proposed to be designated. (5) Landowner assistance.--On the written request of an individual that owns private land located not more than 3 miles from the boundary of the National Recreation Area, the Secretary may work in partnership with the individual to enhance the long-term conservation of natural, cultural, recreational, and scenic resources in and around the National Recreation Area-- (A) by acquiring all or a portion of the private land or interests in private land located not more than 3 miles from the boundary of the National Recreation Area by purchase, exchange, or donation, in accordance with section 403; (B) by providing technical assistance to the individual, including cooperative assistance; (C) through available grant programs; and (D) by supporting conservation easement opportunities. (6) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, all Federal land within the National Recreation Area is withdrawn from-- (A) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (7) Grazing.-- (A) State land subject to a state grazing lease.-- (i) In general.--If State land acquired under this title is subject to a State grazing lease in effect on the date of acquisition, the Secretary shall allow the grazing to continue for the remainder of the term of the lease, subject to the related terms and conditions of user agreements, including permitted stocking rates, grazing fee levels, access rights, and ownership and use of range improvements. (ii) Access.--A lessee of State land may continue to use established routes within the National Recreation Area to access State land for purposes of administering the lease if the use was permitted before the date of enactment of this Act, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require. (B) State and private land.--The Secretary may, in accordance with applicable laws, authorize grazing on land acquired from the State or private landowners under section 403, if grazing was established before the date of acquisition. (C) Private land.--On private land acquired under section 403 for the National Recreation Area on which authorized grazing is occurring before the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the lessee, may allow the continuation and renewal of grazing on the land based on the terms of acquisition or by agreement between the Secretary and the lessee, subject to applicable law (including regulations). (D) Federal land.--The Secretary shall-- (i) allow, consistent with the grazing leases, uses, and practices in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act, the continuation and renewal of grazing on Federal land located within the boundary of the National Recreation Area on which grazing is allowed before the date of enactment of this Act, unless the Secretary determines that grazing on the Federal land would present unacceptable impacts (as defined in section 1.4.7.1 of the National Park Service document entitled ``Management Policies 2006: The Guide to Managing the National Park System'') to the natural, cultural, recreational, and scenic resource values and the character of the land within the National Recreation Area; and (ii) retain all authorities to manage grazing in the National Recreation Area. (E) Termination of leases.--Within the National Recreation Area, the Secretary may-- (i) accept the voluntary termination of a lease or permit for grazing; or (ii) in the case of a lease or permit vacated for a period of 3 or more years, terminate the lease or permit. (8) Water rights.--Nothing in this title-- (A) affects any use or allocation in existence on the date of enactment of this Act of any water, water right, or interest in water; (B) affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water right held by the United States; (C) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; (D) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water right reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act; or (E) constitutes an express or implied Federal reservation of any water or water rights with respect to the National Recreation Area. (9) Fishing easements.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this title diminishes or alters the fish and wildlife program for the Aspinall Unit developed under section 8 of the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (70 Stat. 110, chapter 203; 43 U.S.C. 620g), by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife (including any successor in interest to that division) that provides for the acquisition of public access fishing easements as mitigation for the Aspinall Unit (referred to in this paragraph as the ``program''). (B) Acquisition of fishing easements.--The Secretary shall continue to fulfill the obligation of the Secretary under the program to acquire 26 miles of class 1 public fishing easements to provide to sportsmen access for fishing within the Upper Gunnison Basin upstream of the Aspinall Unit, subject to the condition that no existing fishing access downstream of the Aspinall Unit shall be counted toward the minimum mileage requirement under the program. (C) Plan.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan for fulfilling the obligation of the Secretary described in subparagraph (B) by the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (D) Reports.--Not later than each of 2 years, 5 years, and 8 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes the progress made in fulfilling the obligation of the Secretary described in subparagraph (B). (d) Tribal Rights and Uses.-- (1) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this title affects the treaty rights of any Indian Tribe. (2) Traditional tribal uses.--Subject to any terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law, the Secretary shall allow for the continued use of the National Recreation Area by members of Indian Tribes-- (A) for traditional ceremonies; and (B) as a source of traditional plants and other materials. SEC. 403. ACQUISITION OF LAND; BOUNDARY MANAGEMENT. (a) Acquisition.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundary of the National Recreation Area. (2) Manner of acquisition.-- (A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), land described in paragraph (1) may be acquired under this subsection by-- (i) donation; (ii) purchase from willing sellers with donated or appropriated funds; (iii) transfer from another Federal agency; or (iv) exchange. (B) State land.--Land or interests in land owned by the State or a political subdivision of the State may only be acquired by purchase, donation, or exchange. (b) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction.-- (1) Forest service land.-- (A) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 2,560 acres of land identified on the map as ``U.S. Forest Service proposed transfer to the National Park Service'' is transferred to the Secretary, to be administered by the Director of the National Park Service as part of the National Recreation Area. (B) Boundary adjustment.--The boundary of the Gunnison National Forest shall be adjusted to exclude the land transferred to the Secretary under subparagraph (A). (2) Bureau of land management land.--Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 5,040 acres of land identified on the map as ``Bureau of Land Management proposed transfer to National Park Service'' is transferred from the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to the Director of the National Park Service, to be administered as part of the National Recreation Area. (3) Withdrawal.--Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ``Proposed for transfer to the Bureau of Land Management, subject to the revocation of Bureau of Reclamation withdrawal'' shall be transferred to the Director of the Bureau of Land Management on relinquishment of the land by the Bureau of Reclamation and revocation by the Bureau of Land Management of any withdrawal as may be necessary. (c) Potential Land Exchange.-- (1) In general.--The withdrawal for reclamation purposes of the land identified on the map as ``Potential exchange lands'' shall be relinquished by the Commissioner of Reclamation and revoked by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management and the land shall be transferred to the National Park Service. (2) Exchange; inclusion in national recreation area.--On transfer of the land described in paragraph (1), the transferred land-- (A) may be exchanged by the Secretary for private land described in section 402(c)(5)-- (i) subject to a conservation easement remaining on the transferred land, to protect the scenic resources of the transferred land; and (ii) in accordance with the laws (including regulations) and policies governing National Park Service land exchanges; and (B) if not exchanged under subparagraph (A), shall be added to, and managed as a part of, the National Recreation Area. (d) Addition to National Recreation Area.--Any land within the boundary of the National Recreation Area that is acquired by the United States shall be added to, and managed as a part of, the National Recreation Area. SEC. 404. GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN. Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this title, the Director of the National Park Service, in consultation with the Commissioner of Reclamation, shall prepare a general management plan for the National Recreation Area in accordance with section 100502 of title 54, United States Code. SEC. 405. BOUNDARY SURVEY. The Secretary (acting through the Director of the National Park Service) shall prepare a boundary survey and legal description of the National Recreation Area. <all>

Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

A bill to provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes.

Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act

Sen. Bennet, Michael F.

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CO

This bill provides for the conservation of specified lands in Colorado. Specifically, the bill designates The bill adjusts the boundary of the White River National Forest and the Rocky Mountain National Park Potential Wilderness. The bill provides for the inclusion of additional federal lands in the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill provides for the cancellation of all Thompson Divide oil or gas leases. The bill establishes the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program to promote the capture, beneficial use, mitigation, and sequestration of fugitive methane emissions to reduce methane emissions, improve air quality, and improve public safety, among other things.

1. Colorado Wilderness additions. Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area. Camp Hale National Historic Landscape. Special management areas. Administrative provisions. Purposes. Thompson Divide lease exchange. Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program. Effect. Definitions. General management plan. Sec. (b) Applicable Law.--Any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may carry out any activity in a covered area that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. 103. ); and (2) this section. (a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 17,122 acres of Federal land in the White River National Forest in the State, as generally depicted as ``Proposed Tenmile Recreation Management Area'' on the map entitled ``Tenmile Proposal'' and dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the ``Tenmile Recreation Management Area''. (C) Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport; new or temporary roads.-- (i) Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles and mechanized transport in the Wildlife Conservation Area shall be prohibited. (3) Public availability.--Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture. 1600 et seq. ); (ii) this title; and (iii) any other applicable laws. (3) Plan.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan-- (i) to complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (b); (ii) to provide for the leasing of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (c); and (iii) to provide for the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (d). (8) Water rights.--Nothing in this title-- (A) affects any use or allocation in existence on the date of enactment of this Act of any water, water right, or interest in water; (B) affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water right held by the United States; (C) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; (D) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water right reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act; or (E) constitutes an express or implied Federal reservation of any water or water rights with respect to the National Recreation Area. (d) Addition to National Recreation Area.--Any land within the boundary of the National Recreation Area that is acquired by the United States shall be added to, and managed as a part of, the National Recreation Area.

1. Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area. Camp Hale National Historic Landscape. Special management areas. Purposes. Thompson Divide lease exchange. Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program. General management plan. Sec. (b) Applicable Law.--Any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 103. ); and (2) this section. (3) Public availability.--Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture. ); (ii) this title; and (iii) any other applicable laws. (3) Plan.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan-- (i) to complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (b); (ii) to provide for the leasing of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (c); and (iii) to provide for the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (d). (8) Water rights.--Nothing in this title-- (A) affects any use or allocation in existence on the date of enactment of this Act of any water, water right, or interest in water; (B) affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water right held by the United States; (C) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; (D) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water right reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act; or (E) constitutes an express or implied Federal reservation of any water or water rights with respect to the National Recreation Area. (d) Addition to National Recreation Area.--Any land within the boundary of the National Recreation Area that is acquired by the United States shall be added to, and managed as a part of, the National Recreation Area.

1. Colorado Wilderness additions. Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area. Camp Hale National Historic Landscape. Rocky Mountain National Park Potential Wilderness boundary adjustment. Special management areas. Administrative provisions. Purposes. Thompson Divide lease exchange. Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program. Effect. Definitions. General management plan. Sec. 102. (b) Applicable Law.--Any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may carry out any activity in a covered area that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. 103. ); and (2) this section. (a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 17,122 acres of Federal land in the White River National Forest in the State, as generally depicted as ``Proposed Tenmile Recreation Management Area'' on the map entitled ``Tenmile Proposal'' and dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the ``Tenmile Recreation Management Area''. (C) Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport; new or temporary roads.-- (i) Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles and mechanized transport in the Wildlife Conservation Area shall be prohibited. 107. 110. (3) Public availability.--Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture. 202. 203. 1600 et seq. ); (ii) this title; and (iii) any other applicable laws. Sneffels Wilderness, Liberty Bell East Special Management Area'' and dated September 6, 2018. RELEASE. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) and the Special Management Areas with-- (A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. 101-405) or H.R. (B) Exclusions.--The term ``Wolf Creek Storage Field development right'' does not include any storage right or related activity within the area described in subparagraph (A). 303. (c) Grazing.--Nothing in this Act affects the administration of grazing in the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area. (3) Plan.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan-- (i) to complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (b); (ii) to provide for the leasing of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (c); and (iii) to provide for the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (d). (B) Reclamation land.-- (i) Submission of request to retain administrative jurisdiction.--If, before the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Reclamation submits to the Secretary a request for the Commissioner of Reclamation to retain administrative jurisdiction over the minimum quantity of land within the land identified on the map as ``Lands withdrawn or acquired for Bureau of Reclamation projects'' that the Commissioner of Reclamation identifies as necessary for the effective operation of Bureau of Reclamation water facilities, the Secretary may-- (I) approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the request; and (II) if the request is approved under subclause (I), make any modifications to the map that are necessary to reflect that the Commissioner of Reclamation retains management authority over the minimum quantity of land required to fulfill the reclamation mission. (8) Water rights.--Nothing in this title-- (A) affects any use or allocation in existence on the date of enactment of this Act of any water, water right, or interest in water; (B) affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water right held by the United States; (C) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; (D) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water right reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act; or (E) constitutes an express or implied Federal reservation of any water or water rights with respect to the National Recreation Area. 403. (d) Addition to National Recreation Area.--Any land within the boundary of the National Recreation Area that is acquired by the United States shall be added to, and managed as a part of, the National Recreation Area.

1. Colorado Wilderness additions. Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area. Camp Hale National Historic Landscape. Rocky Mountain National Park Potential Wilderness boundary adjustment. Additions to National Wilderness Preservation System. Special management areas. Administrative provisions. Purposes. Thompson Divide lease exchange. Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program. Effect. Definitions. General management plan. Sec. 102. (b) Applicable Law.--Any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may carry out any activity in a covered area that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. 103. ); and (2) this section. (a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 17,122 acres of Federal land in the White River National Forest in the State, as generally depicted as ``Proposed Tenmile Recreation Management Area'' on the map entitled ``Tenmile Proposal'' and dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the ``Tenmile Recreation Management Area''. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Recreation Management Area are to conserve, protect, and enhance for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the recreational, scenic, watershed, habitat, and ecological resources of the Recreation Management Area. (h) Permits.--Nothing in this section alters or limits-- (1) any permit held by a ski area or other entity; or (2) the acceptance, review, or implementation of associated activities or facilities proposed or authorized by law or permit outside the boundaries of the Recreation Management Area. (C) Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport; new or temporary roads.-- (i) Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles and mechanized transport in the Wildlife Conservation Area shall be prohibited. 106. 107. (B) Action on receipt of notice.--On receipt from the Secretary of a notification of unexploded ordnance under subsection (c)(3), the Secretary of the Army may remove the unexploded ordnance in accordance with-- (i) the program for environmental restoration of formerly used defense sites under section 2701 of title 10, United States Code; (ii) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. ); and (iii) any other applicable provision of law (including regulations). 110. (3) Public availability.--Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture. 202. 203. 1600 et seq. ); (ii) this title; and (iii) any other applicable laws. Sneffels Wilderness, Liberty Bell East Special Management Area'' and dated September 6, 2018. RELEASE. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) and the Special Management Areas with-- (A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. 101-405) or H.R. (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (B) Exclusions.--The term ``Wolf Creek Storage Field development right'' does not include any storage right or related activity within the area described in subparagraph (A). 303. (c) Grazing.--Nothing in this Act affects the administration of grazing in the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area. (3) Plan.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan-- (i) to complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (b); (ii) to provide for the leasing of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (c); and (iii) to provide for the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (d). 402. (B) Reclamation land.-- (i) Submission of request to retain administrative jurisdiction.--If, before the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commissioner of Reclamation submits to the Secretary a request for the Commissioner of Reclamation to retain administrative jurisdiction over the minimum quantity of land within the land identified on the map as ``Lands withdrawn or acquired for Bureau of Reclamation projects'' that the Commissioner of Reclamation identifies as necessary for the effective operation of Bureau of Reclamation water facilities, the Secretary may-- (I) approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the request; and (II) if the request is approved under subclause (I), make any modifications to the map that are necessary to reflect that the Commissioner of Reclamation retains management authority over the minimum quantity of land required to fulfill the reclamation mission. (8) Water rights.--Nothing in this title-- (A) affects any use or allocation in existence on the date of enactment of this Act of any water, water right, or interest in water; (B) affects any vested absolute or decreed conditional water right in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, including any water right held by the United States; (C) affects any interstate water compact in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; (D) shall be considered to be a relinquishment or reduction of any water right reserved or appropriated by the United States in the State on or before the date of enactment of this Act; or (E) constitutes an express or implied Federal reservation of any water or water rights with respect to the National Recreation Area. (B) Acquisition of fishing easements.--The Secretary shall continue to fulfill the obligation of the Secretary under the program to acquire 26 miles of class 1 public fishing easements to provide to sportsmen access for fishing within the Upper Gunnison Basin upstream of the Aspinall Unit, subject to the condition that no existing fishing access downstream of the Aspinall Unit shall be counted toward the minimum mileage requirement under the program. 403. (d) Addition to National Recreation Area.--Any land within the boundary of the National Recreation Area that is acquired by the United States shall be added to, and managed as a part of, the National Recreation Area.

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area. Administrative provisions. TITLE II--SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS Sec. Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area. Acquisition of land; boundary management. TITLE I--CONTINENTAL DIVIDE SEC. 2) Historic landscape.--The term ``Historic Landscape'' means the Camp Hale National Historic Landscape designated by section 107(a). ( ``(24) Hoosier ridge wilderness.--Certain Federal land within the White River National Forest that comprises approximately 5,235 acres, as generally depicted as `Proposed Hoosier Ridge Wilderness' on the map entitled `Tenmile Proposal' and dated June 24, 2019, which shall be known as the `Hoosier Ridge Wilderness'. ``(25) Tenmile wilderness.--Certain Federal land within the White River National Forest that comprises approximately 7,624 acres, as generally depicted as `Proposed Tenmile Wilderness' on the map entitled `Tenmile Proposal' and dated June 24, 2019, which shall be known as the `Tenmile Wilderness'. ``(26) Eagles nest wilderness additions.--Certain Federal land within the White River National Forest that comprises approximately 9,670 acres, as generally depicted as `Proposed Freeman Creek Wilderness Addition' and `Proposed Spraddle Creek Wilderness Addition' on the map entitled `Eagles Nest Wilderness Additions Proposal' and dated June 24, 2019, which shall be incorporated into, and managed as part of, the Eagles Nest Wilderness designated by Public Law 94-352 (90 Stat. d) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock on a covered area, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered to be necessary by the Secretary, in accordance with-- (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. e) Coordination.--For purposes of administering the Federal land designated as wilderness by paragraph (26) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103- 77) (as added by subsection (a)(2)), the Secretary shall, as determined to be appropriate for the protection of watersheds, coordinate the activities of the Secretary in response to fires and flooding events with interested State and local agencies, including operations using aircraft or mechanized equipment. (c) Livestock Use of Vacant Allotments.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the Secretary shall publish a determination regarding whether to authorize livestock grazing or other use by livestock on the vacant allotments known as-- (A) the ``Big Hole Allotment''; and (B) the ``Blue Ridge Allotment''. ( 2) Modification of allotments.--In publishing a determination pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary may modify or combine the vacant allotments referred to in that paragraph. ( 2) Administration.--Subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness in accordance with-- (A) the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77); and (B) this title. a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 17,122 acres of Federal land in the White River National Forest in the State, as generally depicted as ``Proposed Tenmile Recreation Management Area'' on the map entitled ``Tenmile Proposal'' and dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the ``Tenmile Recreation Management Area''. ( (c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Recreation Management Area-- (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances-- (i) the purposes of the Recreation Management Area described in subsection (b); and (ii) recreation opportunities, including mountain biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, climbing, skiing, camping, and hunting; and (B) in accordance with-- (i) the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq. ); ( B) Vehicles.-- (i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles in the Recreation Management Area shall be limited to the roads, vehicle classes, and periods authorized for motorized vehicle use on the date of enactment of this Act. ( C) Commercial timber.-- (i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), no project shall be carried out in the Recreation Management Area for the purpose of harvesting commercial timber. ( ii) Limitation.--Nothing in clause (i) prevents the Secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section. ( (e) Water.-- (1) Effect on water management infrastructure.--Nothing in this section affects the construction, repair, reconstruction, replacement, operation, maintenance, or renovation within the Recreation Management Area of-- (A) water management infrastructure in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; or (B) any future infrastructure necessary for the development or exercise of water rights decreed before the date of enactment of this Act. ( g) Applicable Law.--Nothing in this section affects the designation of the Federal land within the Recreation Management Area for purposes of-- (1) section 138 of title 23, United States Code; or (2) section 303 of title 49, United States Code. (h) Permits.--Nothing in this section alters or limits-- (1) any permit held by a ski area or other entity; or (2) the acceptance, review, or implementation of associated activities or facilities proposed or authorized by law or permit outside the boundaries of the Recreation Management Area. c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Wildlife Conservation Area-- (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances the purposes described in subsection (b); and (B) in accordance with-- (i) the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq. ); ( (2) Uses.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall only allow such uses of the Wildlife Conservation Area as the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (b). ( C) Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport; new or temporary roads.-- (i) Motorized vehicles and mechanized transport.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles and mechanized transport in the Wildlife Conservation Area shall be prohibited. ( (ii) Limitation.--Nothing in clause (i) prevents the Secretary from harvesting or selling a merchantable product that is a byproduct of an activity authorized under this section. ( f) Applicable Law.--Nothing in this section affects the designation of the Federal land within the Wildlife Conservation Area for purposes of-- (1) section 138 of title 23, United States Code; or (2) section 303 of title 49, United States Code. ( (a) Designation.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 3,528 acres of Federal land in the White River National Forest in the State, as generally depicted as ``Proposed Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area'' on the map entitled ``Williams Fork Mountains Proposal'' and dated June 24, 2019, are designated as the ``Williams Fork Mountains Wildlife Conservation Area'' (referred to in this section as the ``Wildlife Conservation Area''). ( B) Motorized vehicles.-- (i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles in the Wildlife Conservation Area shall be limited to designated roads and trails. (ii) New or temporary roads.--Except as provided in clause (iii), no new or temporary road shall be constructed in the Wildlife Conservation Area. ( E) Grazing.--The laws (including regulations) and policies followed by the Secretary in issuing and administering grazing permits or leases on land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary shall continue to apply with regard to the land in the Wildlife Conservation Area, consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( (e) Regional Transportation Projects.--Nothing in this section or section 110(f) precludes the Secretary from authorizing, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the use or leasing of Federal land within the Wildlife Conservation Area for-- (1) a regional transportation project, including-- (A) highway widening or realignment; and (B) construction of multimodal transportation systems; or (2) any infrastructure, activity, or safety measure associated with the implementation or use of a facility constructed under paragraph (1). ( f) Water.--Section 3(e) of the James Peak Wilderness and Protection Area Act (Public Law 107-216; 116 Stat. c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Historic Landscape in accordance with-- (A) the purposes of the Historic Landscape described in subsection (b); and (B) any other applicable laws (including regulations). ( 2) Management plan.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a management plan for the Historic Landscape. 3) Explosive hazards.--The Secretary shall provide to the Secretary of the Army a notification of any unexploded ordnance (as defined in section 101(e) of title 10, United States Code) that is discovered in the Historic Landscape. ( d) Camp Hale Restoration and Enhancement Project.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a restoration and enhancement project in the Historic Landscape-- (A) to improve aquatic, riparian, and wetland conditions in and along the Eagle River and tributaries of the Eagle River; (B) to maintain or improve recreation and interpretive opportunities and facilities; and (C) to conserve historic values in the Camp Hale area. (2) Coordination.--In carrying out the project described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall coordinate with, and provide the opportunity to collaborate on the project to-- (A) the Corps of Engineers; (B) the Camp Hale-Eagle River Headwaters Collaborative Group; (C) the National Forest Foundation; (D) the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; (E) the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office; (F) the Colorado Department of Natural Resources; (G) units of local government; and (H) other interested organizations and members of the public. ( 2) Removal of unexploded ordnance.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary of the Army may remove unexploded ordnance (as defined in section 101(e) of title 10, United States Code) from the Historic Landscape, as the Secretary of the Army determines to be appropriate in accordance with applicable law (including regulations). (B) Action on receipt of notice.--On receipt from the Secretary of a notification of unexploded ordnance under subsection (c)(3), the Secretary of the Army may remove the unexploded ordnance in accordance with-- (i) the program for environmental restoration of formerly used defense sites under section 2701 of title 10, United States Code; (ii) the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq. ); and (iii) any other applicable provision of law (including regulations). ( (h) Funding.-- (1) In general.--There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a special account, to be known as the ``Camp Hale Historic Preservation and Restoration Fund''. ( 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Camp Hale Historic Preservation and Restoration Fund $10,000,000, to be available to the Secretary until expended, for activities relating to historic interpretation, preservation, and restoration carried out in and around the Historic Landscape. ( (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to provide for the ongoing maintenance and use of portions of the Trail River Ranch and the associated property located within Rocky Mountain National Park in Grand County in the State. ( b) No Buffer Zones.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around-- (A) a covered area; (B) a wilderness area or potential wilderness area designated by section 103; (C) the Recreation Management Area; (D) a Wildlife Conservation Area; or (E) the Historic Landscape. (2) Outside activities.--The fact that a nonwilderness activity or use on land outside of an area described in paragraph (1) can be seen or heard from within the applicable area described in paragraph (1) shall not preclude the activity or use outside the boundary of the applicable area described in paragraph (1). ( 2) Traditional tribal uses.--Subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law, the Secretary shall allow for the continued use of the areas described in subsection (b)(1) by members of Indian Tribes-- (A) for traditional ceremonies; and (B) as a source of traditional plants and other materials. ( (3) Public availability.--Each map and legal description filed under paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. ( f) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the areas described in subsection (b)(1) are withdrawn from-- (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (g) Military Overflights.--Nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title restricts or precludes-- (1) any low-level overflight of military aircraft over any area subject to this title or an amendment made by this title, including military overflights that can be seen, heard, or detected within such an area; (2) flight testing or evaluation over an area described in paragraph (1); or (3) the use or establishment of-- (A) any new unit of special use airspace over an area described in paragraph (1); or (B) any military flight training or transportation over such an area. ( h) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that military aviation training on Federal public land in the State, including the training conducted at the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, is critical to the national security of the United States and the readiness of the Armed Forces. (3) Special management area.--The term ``Special Management Area'' means each of-- (A) the Sheep Mountain Special Management Area designated by section 203(a)(1); and (B) the Liberty Bell East Special Management Area designated by section 203(a)(2). ``(28) Mount sneffels wilderness additions.-- ``(A) Liberty bell and last dollar additions.-- Certain Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests comprising approximately 7,235 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Proposed Liberty Bell and Last Dollar Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, Liberty Bell East Special Management Area' and dated September 6, 2018, which is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Mount Sneffels Wilderness. ``(B) Whitehouse additions.--Certain Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests comprising approximately 12,465 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Proposed Whitehouse Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness' and dated September 6, 2018, which is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Mount Sneffels Wilderness. 2) Liberty bell east special management area.--The Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests in the State comprising approximately 792 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Liberty Bell and Last Dollar Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, Liberty Bell East Special Management Area'' and dated September 6, 2018, is designated as the ``Liberty Bell East Special Management Area''. (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Special Management Areas is to conserve and protect for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations the geological, cultural, archaeological, paleontological, natural, scientific, recreational, wilderness, wildlife, riparian, historical, educational, and scenic resources of the Special Management Areas. ( c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Special Management Areas in a manner that-- (A) conserves, protects, and enhances the resources and values of the Special Management Areas described in subsection (b); (B) subject to paragraph (3), maintains or improves the wilderness character of the Special Management Areas and the suitability of the Special Management Areas for potential inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (C) is in accordance with-- (i) the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq. ); ( (3) Authorized activities.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may allow any activities (including helicopter access for recreation and maintenance and the competitive running event permitted since 1992) that have been authorized by permit or license as of the date of enactment of this Act to continue within the Special Management Areas, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require. ( B) Permitting.--The designation of the Special Management Areas by subsection (a) shall not affect the issuance of permits relating to the activities covered under subparagraph (A) after the date of enactment of this Act. ( RELEASE OF WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS. ( a) Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Study Area.--Subtitle E of title II of Public Law 111-11 is amended-- (1) by redesignating section 2408 (16 U.S.C. 460zzz-7) as section 2409; and (2) by inserting after section 2407 (16 U.S.C. 460zzz-6) the following: ``SEC. ``(b) Release.--Any public land referred to in subsection (a) that is not designated as wilderness by this subtitle-- ``(1) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and ``(2) shall be managed in accordance with this subtitle and any other applicable laws.''. ( b) McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area.-- (1) In general.--Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the portions of the McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area in San Miguel County in the State not designated as wilderness by paragraph (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) have been adequately studied for wilderness designation. ( (a) Fish and Wildlife.--Nothing in this title affects the jurisdiction or responsibility of the State with respect to fish and wildlife in the State. ( d) Maps and Legal Descriptions.-- (1) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, shall file a map and a legal description of each wilderness area designated by paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) and the Special Management Areas with-- (A) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. ( e) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of a Special Management Area or the wilderness designated under paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. ( (f) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock on covered land, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered to be necessary by the Secretary with jurisdiction over the covered land, in accordance with-- (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the applicable guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. 101-405) or H.R. 5487 of the 96th Congress (H. Rept. (h) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the covered land and the approximately 6,590 acres generally depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Naturita Canyon Mineral Withdrawal Area'' and dated September 6, 2018, is withdrawn from-- (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. TITLE III--THOMPSON DIVIDE SEC. (2) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program established by section 305(a)(1). ( 6) Thompson divide map.--The term ``Thompson Divide map'' means the map entitled ``Greater Thompson Divide Area Map'' and dated June 13, 2019. ( (8) Wolf creek storage field development right.-- (A) In general.--The term ``Wolf Creek Storage Field development right'' means a development right for any of the Federal mineral leases numbered COC 007496, COC 007497, COC 007498, COC 007499, COC 007500, COC 007538, COC 008128, COC 015373, COC 0128018, COC 051645, and COC 051646, as generally depicted on the Thompson Divide map as ``Wolf Creek Storage Agreement''. ( a) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, the Thompson Divide Withdrawal and Protection Area is withdrawn from-- (1) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. ( (a) In General.--In exchange for the relinquishment by a leaseholder of all Thompson Divide leases of the leaseholder, the Secretary may issue to the leaseholder credits for any bid, royalty, or rental payment due under any Federal oil or gas lease on Federal land in the State, in accordance with subsection (b). ( and (B) require the approval of the Secretary. (2) Exclusion.--The amount of a credit issued under subsection (a) shall not include any expenses paid by the leaseholder of a Thompson Divide lease for legal fees or related expenses for legal work with respect to a Thompson Divide lease. ( 4) Treatment of credits.--All amounts in the form of credits issued under subsection (a) accepted by the Secretary shall be considered to be amounts received for the purposes of-- (A) section 35 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191); and (B) section 20 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1019). (e) Wolf Creek Storage Field Development Rights.-- (1) Conveyance to secretary.--As a condition precedent to the relinquishment of a Thompson Divide lease, any leaseholder with a Wolf Creek Storage Field development right shall permanently relinquish, transfer, and otherwise convey to the Secretary, in a form acceptable to the Secretary, all Wolf Creek Storage Field development rights of the leaseholder. ( a) Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program.-- (1) Establishment.--There is established in the Bureau of Land Management a pilot program, to be known as the ``Greater Thompson Divide Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program''. ( (3) Plan.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan-- (i) to complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (b); (ii) to provide for the leasing of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (c); and (iii) to provide for the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (d). ( B) Coordination.--In developing the plan under this paragraph, the Secretary shall coordinate with-- (i) the State; (ii) Garfield, Gunnison, Delta, and Pitkin Counties in the State; (iii) lessees of Federal coal within the counties referred to in clause (ii); (iv) interested institutions of higher education in the State; and (v) interested members of the public. ( (4) Public participation; disclosure.-- (A) Public participation.--The Secretary shall provide opportunities for public participation in the inventory under this subsection. ( 2) Fugitive methane emissions from coal mines subject to lease.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall authorize the holder of a valid existing Federal coal lease for a mine that is producing fugitive methane emissions to capture for use, or destroy by flaring, the fugitive methane emissions. ( (C) Limitations.--The program carried out under paragraph (1) shall only include fugitive methane emissions that can be captured for use, or destroyed by flaring, in a manner that does not-- (i) endanger the safety of any coal mine worker; or (ii) unreasonably interfere with any ongoing operation at a coal mine. ( ii) Guidance.--In furtherance of the purposes of this paragraph, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance for the implementation of Federal authorities and programs to encourage the capture for use, or destruction by flaring, of fugitive methane emissions, while minimizing impacts on natural resources or other public interest values. ( B) Source.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall offer for lease each significant vent, seep, or other source of fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines. ( (D) Priority.-- (i) In general.--If there is more than 1 qualified bid for a lease under this paragraph, the Secretary shall select the bid that the Secretary determines is likely to most significantly advance the public interest. ( E) Lease form.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall develop and provide to prospective bidders a lease form for leases issued under this paragraph. ( TITLE IV--CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA SEC. 2) National recreation area.--The term ``National Recreation Area'' means the Curecanti National Recreation Area established by section 402(a). ( (a) Establishment.--Effective beginning on the earlier of the date on which the Secretary approves a request under subsection (c)(2)(B)(i)(I) and the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, there shall be established as a unit of the National Park System the Curecanti National Recreation Area, in accordance with this Act, consisting of approximately 50,667 acres of land in the State, as generally depicted on the map as ``Curecanti National Recreation Area Proposed Boundary''. ( 2) Dam, power plant, and reservoir management and operations.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this title affects or interferes with the authority of the Secretary-- (i) to operate the Uncompahgre Valley Reclamation Project under the reclamation laws; (ii) to operate the Wayne N. Aspinall Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project under the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (43 U.S.C. 620 et seq. ); ii) Transfer of land.-- (I) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ``Lands withdrawn or acquired for Bureau of Reclamation projects'', as modified pursuant to clause (i)(II), if applicable, shall be transferred from the Commissioner of Reclamation to the Director of the National Park Service by not later than the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. (II) Access to transferred land.-- (aa) In general.--Subject to item (bb), the Commissioner of Reclamation shall retain access to the land transferred to the Director of the National Park Service under subclause (I) for reclamation purposes, including for the operation, maintenance, and expansion or replacement of facilities. ( 3) Management agreements.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may enter into management agreements, or modify management agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, relating to the authority of the Director of the National Park Service, the Commissioner of Reclamation, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or the Chief of the Forest Service to manage Federal land within or adjacent to the boundary of the National Recreation Area. ( (B) Closures; designated zones.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary, acting through the Superintendent of the National Recreation Area, may designate zones in which, and establish periods during which, no boating, hunting, or fishing shall be permitted in the National Recreation Area under subparagraph (A) for reasons of public safety, administration, or compliance with applicable laws. ( ii) Consultation required.--Except in the case of an emergency, any closure proposed by the Secretary under clause (i) shall not take effect until after the date on which the Superintendent of the National Recreation Area consults with-- (I) the appropriate State agency responsible for hunting and fishing activities; and (II) the Board of County Commissioners in each county in which the zone is proposed to be designated. ( (6) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, all Federal land within the National Recreation Area is withdrawn from-- (A) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. ( ii) Access.--A lessee of State land may continue to use established routes within the National Recreation Area to access State land for purposes of administering the lease if the use was permitted before the date of enactment of this Act, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require. ( (C) Private land.--On private land acquired under section 403 for the National Recreation Area on which authorized grazing is occurring before the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the lessee, may allow the continuation and renewal of grazing on the land based on the terms of acquisition or by agreement between the Secretary and the lessee, subject to applicable law (including regulations). ( E) Termination of leases.--Within the National Recreation Area, the Secretary may-- (i) accept the voluntary termination of a lease or permit for grazing; or (ii) in the case of a lease or permit vacated for a period of 3 or more years, terminate the lease or permit. 9) Fishing easements.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this title diminishes or alters the fish and wildlife program for the Aspinall Unit developed under section 8 of the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (70 Stat. 110, chapter 203; 43 U.S.C. 620g), by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife (including any successor in interest to that division) that provides for the acquisition of public access fishing easements as mitigation for the Aspinall Unit (referred to in this paragraph as the ``program''). (B) Acquisition of fishing easements.--The Secretary shall continue to fulfill the obligation of the Secretary under the program to acquire 26 miles of class 1 public fishing easements to provide to sportsmen access for fishing within the Upper Gunnison Basin upstream of the Aspinall Unit, subject to the condition that no existing fishing access downstream of the Aspinall Unit shall be counted toward the minimum mileage requirement under the program. ( D) Reports.--Not later than each of 2 years, 5 years, and 8 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes the progress made in fulfilling the obligation of the Secretary described in subparagraph (B). ( (a) Acquisition.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundary of the National Recreation Area. ( b) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction.-- (1) Forest service land.-- (A) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 2,560 acres of land identified on the map as ``U.S. Forest Service proposed transfer to the National Park Service'' is transferred to the Secretary, to be administered by the Director of the National Park Service as part of the National Recreation Area. ( (3) Withdrawal.--Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ``Proposed for transfer to the Bureau of Land Management, subject to the revocation of Bureau of Reclamation withdrawal'' shall be transferred to the Director of the Bureau of Land Management on relinquishment of the land by the Bureau of Reclamation and revocation by the Bureau of Land Management of any withdrawal as may be necessary. ( c) Potential Land Exchange.-- (1) In general.--The withdrawal for reclamation purposes of the land identified on the map as ``Potential exchange lands'' shall be relinquished by the Commissioner of Reclamation and revoked by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management and the land shall be transferred to the National Park Service. ( (d) Addition to National Recreation Area.--Any land within the boundary of the National Recreation Area that is acquired by the United States shall be added to, and managed as a part of, the National Recreation Area. The Secretary (acting through the Director of the National Park Service) shall prepare a boundary survey and legal description of the National Recreation Area.

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act''. ( TITLE I--CONTINENTAL DIVIDE Sec. Administrative provisions. TITLE II--SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS Sec. Special management areas. 2) Historic landscape.--The term ``Historic Landscape'' means the Camp Hale National Historic Landscape designated by section 107(a). ( (4) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Agriculture. ( ``(26) Eagles nest wilderness additions.--Certain Federal land within the White River National Forest that comprises approximately 9,670 acres, as generally depicted as `Proposed Freeman Creek Wilderness Addition' and `Proposed Spraddle Creek Wilderness Addition' on the map entitled `Eagles Nest Wilderness Additions Proposal' and dated June 24, 2019, which shall be incorporated into, and managed as part of, the Eagles Nest Wilderness designated by Public Law 94-352 (90 Stat. (b) Applicable Law.--Any reference in the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.) c) Fire, Insects, and Diseases.--In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may carry out any activity in a covered area that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ( (b) Management.--Subject to valid existing rights and except as provided in subsection (d), the potential wilderness area designated by subsection (a) shall be managed in accordance with-- (1) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq. ); 2) Termination of authority.--The authority provided by this subsection terminates on the date that is 2 years after the date on which the Secretary publishes a positive determination under subsection (c)(3). 2) Administration.--Subject to valid existing rights, the Secretary shall manage the Williams Fork Mountains Wilderness in accordance with-- (A) the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77); and (B) this title. c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Recreation Management Area-- (A) in a manner that conserves, protects, and enhances-- (i) the purposes of the Recreation Management Area described in subsection (b); and (ii) recreation opportunities, including mountain biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, climbing, skiing, camping, and hunting; and (B) in accordance with-- (i) the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq. ); ( (B) Vehicles.-- (i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles in the Recreation Management Area shall be limited to the roads, vehicle classes, and periods authorized for motorized vehicle use on the date of enactment of this Act. ( ii) New or temporary roads.--Except as provided in clause (iii), no new or temporary road shall be constructed in the Recreation Management Area. ( (f) Regional Transportation Projects.--Nothing in this section precludes the Secretary from authorizing, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the use or leasing of Federal land within the Recreation Management Area for-- (1) a regional transportation project, including-- (A) highway widening or realignment; and (B) construction of multimodal transportation systems; or (2) any infrastructure, activity, or safety measure associated with the implementation or use of a facility constructed under paragraph (1). ( g) Applicable Law.--Nothing in this section affects the designation of the Federal land within the Recreation Management Area for purposes of-- (1) section 138 of title 23, United States Code; or (2) section 303 of title 49, United States Code. ( (2) Uses.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall only allow such uses of the Wildlife Conservation Area as the Secretary determines would further the purposes described in subsection (b). ( B) Recreation.--The Secretary may permit such recreational activities in the Wildlife Conservation Area that the Secretary determines are consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( (e) Regional Transportation Projects.--Nothing in this section or section 110(f) precludes the Secretary from authorizing, in accordance with applicable laws (including regulations), the use or leasing of Federal land within the Wildlife Conservation Area for-- (1) a regional transportation project, including-- (A) highway widening or realignment; and (B) construction of multimodal transportation systems; or (2) any infrastructure, activity, or safety measure associated with the implementation or use of a facility constructed under paragraph (1). ( f) Applicable Law.--Nothing in this section affects the designation of the Federal land within the Wildlife Conservation Area for purposes of-- (1) section 138 of title 23, United States Code; or (2) section 303 of title 49, United States Code. ( (B) Motorized vehicles.-- (i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (iii), the use of motorized vehicles in the Wildlife Conservation Area shall be limited to designated roads and trails. ( E) Grazing.--The laws (including regulations) and policies followed by the Secretary in issuing and administering grazing permits or leases on land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary shall continue to apply with regard to the land in the Wildlife Conservation Area, consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( 1058) shall apply to the Wildlife Conservation Area. c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Historic Landscape in accordance with-- (A) the purposes of the Historic Landscape described in subsection (b); and (B) any other applicable laws (including regulations). ( 3) Explosive hazards.--The Secretary shall provide to the Secretary of the Army a notification of any unexploded ordnance (as defined in section 101(e) of title 10, United States Code) that is discovered in the Historic Landscape. ( d) Camp Hale Restoration and Enhancement Project.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a restoration and enhancement project in the Historic Landscape-- (A) to improve aquatic, riparian, and wetland conditions in and along the Eagle River and tributaries of the Eagle River; (B) to maintain or improve recreation and interpretive opportunities and facilities; and (C) to conserve historic values in the Camp Hale area. ( (e) Environmental Remediation.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army shall continue to carry out the projects and activities of the Department of the Army in existence on the date of enactment of this Act relating to cleanup of-- (A) the Camp Hale Formerly Used Defense Site; or (B) the Camp Hale historic cantonment area. ( and (iii) any other applicable provision of law (including regulations). ( h) Funding.-- (1) In general.--There is established in the general fund of the Treasury a special account, to be known as the ``Camp Hale Historic Preservation and Restoration Fund''. (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Camp Hale Historic Preservation and Restoration Fund $10,000,000, to be available to the Secretary until expended, for activities relating to historic interpretation, preservation, and restoration carried out in and around the Historic Landscape. ( b) Land and Water Conservation Fund.--For purposes of section 200306 of title 54, United States Code, the boundaries of the White River National Forest, as modified by subsection (a), shall be considered to be the boundaries of the White River National Forest as in existence on January 1, 1965. ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK POTENTIAL WILDERNESS BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT. ( (b) No Buffer Zones.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around-- (A) a covered area; (B) a wilderness area or potential wilderness area designated by section 103; (C) the Recreation Management Area; (D) a Wildlife Conservation Area; or (E) the Historic Landscape. ( e) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of an area described in subsection (b)(1) only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. (2) Management.--Any land or interest in land acquired under paragraph (1) shall be incorporated into, and administered as a part of, the wilderness area, Recreation Management Area, Wildlife Conservation Area, or Historic Landscape, as applicable, in which the land or interest in land is located. ( 3) Special management area.--The term ``Special Management Area'' means each of-- (A) the Sheep Mountain Special Management Area designated by section 203(a)(1); and (B) the Liberty Bell East Special Management Area designated by section 203(a)(2). Section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as amended by section 102(a)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(27) Lizard head wilderness addition.--Certain Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests comprising approximately 3,141 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Proposed Wilson, Sunshine, Black Face and San Bernardo Additions to the Lizard Head Wilderness' and dated September 6, 2018, which is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Lizard Head Wilderness. ``(28) Mount sneffels wilderness additions.-- ``(A) Liberty bell and last dollar additions.-- Certain Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests comprising approximately 7,235 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled `Proposed Liberty Bell and Last Dollar Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, Liberty Bell East Special Management Area' and dated September 6, 2018, which is incorporated in, and shall be administered as part of, the Mount Sneffels Wilderness. (2) Liberty bell east special management area.--The Federal land in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests in the State comprising approximately 792 acres, as generally depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Liberty Bell and Last Dollar Additions to the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, Liberty Bell East Special Management Area'' and dated September 6, 2018, is designated as the ``Liberty Bell East Special Management Area''. ( c) Management.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall manage the Special Management Areas in a manner that-- (A) conserves, protects, and enhances the resources and values of the Special Management Areas described in subsection (b); (B) subject to paragraph (3), maintains or improves the wilderness character of the Special Management Areas and the suitability of the Special Management Areas for potential inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (C) is in accordance with-- (i) the National Forest Management Act of 1976 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq. ); ( (B) Permitting.--The designation of the Special Management Areas by subsection (a) shall not affect the issuance of permits relating to the activities covered under subparagraph (A) after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ``(a) In General.--Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the portions of the Dominguez Canyon Wilderness Study Area not designated as wilderness by this subtitle have been adequately studied for wilderness designation. ``(b) Release.--Any public land referred to in subsection (a) that is not designated as wilderness by this subtitle-- ``(1) is no longer subject to section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)); and ``(2) shall be managed in accordance with this subtitle and any other applicable laws.''. ( b) McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area.-- (1) In general.--Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the portions of the McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area in San Miguel County in the State not designated as wilderness by paragraph (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) have been adequately studied for wilderness designation. ( (2) Traditional tribal uses.--Subject to any terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law, the Secretary shall allow for the continued use of the covered land by members of Indian Tribes-- (A) for traditional ceremonies; and (B) as a source of traditional plants and other materials. ( e) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of a Special Management Area or the wilderness designated under paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. ( (f) Grazing.--The grazing of livestock on covered land, if established before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be permitted to continue subject to such reasonable regulations as are considered to be necessary by the Secretary with jurisdiction over the covered land, in accordance with-- (1) section 4(d)(4) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the applicable guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. g) Fire, Insects, and Diseases.--In accordance with section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary with jurisdiction over a wilderness area designated by paragraphs (27) through (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) may carry out any activity in the wilderness area that the Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. ( In this title: (1) Fugitive methane emissions.--The term ``fugitive methane emissions'' means methane gas from the Federal land in Garfield, Gunnison, Delta, or Pitkin County in the State, as generally depicted on the pilot program map as ``Fugitive Coal Mine Methane Use Pilot Program Area'', that would leak or be vented into the atmosphere from an active, inactive, or abandoned underground coal mine. ( 6) Thompson divide map.--The term ``Thompson Divide map'' means the map entitled ``Greater Thompson Divide Area Map'' and dated June 13, 2019. ( (8) Wolf creek storage field development right.-- (A) In general.--The term ``Wolf Creek Storage Field development right'' means a development right for any of the Federal mineral leases numbered COC 007496, COC 007497, COC 007498, COC 007499, COC 007500, COC 007538, COC 008128, COC 015373, COC 0128018, COC 051645, and COC 051646, as generally depicted on the Thompson Divide map as ``Wolf Creek Storage Agreement''. ( a) In General.--In exchange for the relinquishment by a leaseholder of all Thompson Divide leases of the leaseholder, the Secretary may issue to the leaseholder credits for any bid, royalty, or rental payment due under any Federal oil or gas lease on Federal land in the State, in accordance with subsection (b). and (B) require the approval of the Secretary. ( 2) Acceptance of credits.--The Secretary shall accept credits issued under subsection (a) in the same manner as cash for the payments described in that subsection. ( (4) Treatment of credits.--All amounts in the form of credits issued under subsection (a) accepted by the Secretary shall be considered to be amounts received for the purposes of-- (A) section 35 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 191); and (B) section 20 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1019). ( 3) Plan.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan-- (i) to complete an inventory of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (b); (ii) to provide for the leasing of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (c); and (iii) to provide for the capping or destruction of fugitive methane emissions in accordance with subsection (d). (B) Coordination.--In developing the plan under this paragraph, the Secretary shall coordinate with-- (i) the State; (ii) Garfield, Gunnison, Delta, and Pitkin Counties in the State; (iii) lessees of Federal coal within the counties referred to in clause (ii); (iv) interested institutions of higher education in the State; and (v) interested members of the public. ( 4) Public participation; disclosure.-- (A) Public participation.--The Secretary shall provide opportunities for public participation in the inventory under this subsection. ( (C) Disclosure.--Nothing in this subsection requires the Secretary to publicly release information that-- (i) poses a threat to public safety; (ii) is confidential business information; or (iii) is otherwise protected from public disclosure. ( c) Fugitive Methane Emission Leasing Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights and in accordance with this section, not later than 1 year after the date of completion of the inventory required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall carry out a program to encourage the use and destruction of fugitive methane emissions. ( (ii) Guidance.--In furtherance of the purposes of this paragraph, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance for the implementation of Federal authorities and programs to encourage the capture for use, or destruction by flaring, of fugitive methane emissions, while minimizing impacts on natural resources or other public interest values. ( B) Source.--To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall offer for lease each significant vent, seep, or other source of fugitive methane emissions from abandoned coal mines. ( (ii) Considerations.--In determining the public interest under clause (i), the Secretary shall take into consideration-- (I) the size of the overall decrease in the time-integrated radiative forcing of the fugitive methane emissions; (II) the impacts to other natural resource values, including wildlife, water, and air; and (III) other public interest values, including scenic, economic, recreation, and cultural values. ( E) Lease form.-- (i) In general.--The Secretary shall develop and provide to prospective bidders a lease form for leases issued under this paragraph. ( TITLE IV--CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA SEC. 2) National recreation area.--The term ``National Recreation Area'' means the Curecanti National Recreation Area established by section 402(a). ( (2) Dam, power plant, and reservoir management and operations.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this title affects or interferes with the authority of the Secretary-- (i) to operate the Uncompahgre Valley Reclamation Project under the reclamation laws; (ii) to operate the Wayne N. Aspinall Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project under the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (43 U.S.C. 620 et seq. ); II) Access to transferred land.-- (aa) In general.--Subject to item (bb), the Commissioner of Reclamation shall retain access to the land transferred to the Director of the National Park Service under subclause (I) for reclamation purposes, including for the operation, maintenance, and expansion or replacement of facilities. (bb) Memorandum of understanding.--The terms of the access authorized under item (aa) shall be determined by a memorandum of understanding entered into between the Commissioner of Reclamation and the Director of the National Park Service not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 3) Management agreements.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may enter into management agreements, or modify management agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, relating to the authority of the Director of the National Park Service, the Commissioner of Reclamation, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or the Chief of the Forest Service to manage Federal land within or adjacent to the boundary of the National Recreation Area. ( 6) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, all Federal land within the National Recreation Area is withdrawn from-- (A) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. ( ii) Access.--A lessee of State land may continue to use established routes within the National Recreation Area to access State land for purposes of administering the lease if the use was permitted before the date of enactment of this Act, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require. ( (C) Private land.--On private land acquired under section 403 for the National Recreation Area on which authorized grazing is occurring before the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the lessee, may allow the continuation and renewal of grazing on the land based on the terms of acquisition or by agreement between the Secretary and the lessee, subject to applicable law (including regulations). ( E) Termination of leases.--Within the National Recreation Area, the Secretary may-- (i) accept the voluntary termination of a lease or permit for grazing; or (ii) in the case of a lease or permit vacated for a period of 3 or more years, terminate the lease or permit. 9) Fishing easements.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this title diminishes or alters the fish and wildlife program for the Aspinall Unit developed under section 8 of the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (70 Stat. B) Acquisition of fishing easements.--The Secretary shall continue to fulfill the obligation of the Secretary under the program to acquire 26 miles of class 1 public fishing easements to provide to sportsmen access for fishing within the Upper Gunnison Basin upstream of the Aspinall Unit, subject to the condition that no existing fishing access downstream of the Aspinall Unit shall be counted toward the minimum mileage requirement under the program. ( (D) Reports.--Not later than each of 2 years, 5 years, and 8 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes the progress made in fulfilling the obligation of the Secretary described in subparagraph (B). ( b) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction.-- (1) Forest service land.-- (A) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 2,560 acres of land identified on the map as ``U.S. Forest Service proposed transfer to the National Park Service'' is transferred to the Secretary, to be administered by the Director of the National Park Service as part of the National Recreation Area. ( (3) Withdrawal.--Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ``Proposed for transfer to the Bureau of Land Management, subject to the revocation of Bureau of Reclamation withdrawal'' shall be transferred to the Director of the Bureau of Land Management on relinquishment of the land by the Bureau of Reclamation and revocation by the Bureau of Land Management of any withdrawal as may be necessary. ( 2) Exchange; inclusion in national recreation area.--On transfer of the land described in paragraph (1), the transferred land-- (A) may be exchanged by the Secretary for private land described in section 402(c)(5)-- (i) subject to a conservation easement remaining on the transferred land, to protect the scenic resources of the transferred land; and (ii) in accordance with the laws (including regulations) and policies governing National Park Service land exchanges; and (B) if not exchanged under subparagraph (A), shall be added to, and managed as a part of, the National Recreation Area. (

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. B) Recreation.--The Secretary may permit such recreational activities in the Wildlife Conservation Area that the Secretary determines are consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( ( ( e) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of an area described in subsection (b)(1) only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. ( ( B) Permitting.--The designation of the Special Management Areas by subsection (a) shall not affect the issuance of permits relating to the activities covered under subparagraph (A) after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the applicable guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. c) Fugitive Methane Emission Leasing Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights and in accordance with this section, not later than 1 year after the date of completion of the inventory required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall carry out a program to encourage the use and destruction of fugitive methane emissions. ( ( ); II) Access to transferred land.-- (aa) In general.--Subject to item (bb), the Commissioner of Reclamation shall retain access to the land transferred to the Director of the National Park Service under subclause (I) for reclamation purposes, including for the operation, maintenance, and expansion or replacement of facilities. ( 3) Management agreements.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may enter into management agreements, or modify management agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, relating to the authority of the Director of the National Park Service, the Commissioner of Reclamation, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or the Chief of the Forest Service to manage Federal land within or adjacent to the boundary of the National Recreation Area. ( (

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. e) Coordination.--For purposes of administering the Federal land designated as wilderness by paragraph (26) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103- 77) (as added by subsection (a)(2)), the Secretary shall, as determined to be appropriate for the protection of watersheds, coordinate the activities of the Secretary in response to fires and flooding events with interested State and local agencies, including operations using aircraft or mechanized equipment. ( ( ( ( E) Grazing.--The laws (including regulations) and policies followed by the Secretary in issuing and administering grazing permits or leases on land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary shall continue to apply with regard to the land in the Wildlife Conservation Area, consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( ( ( ( 2) Coordination.--In carrying out the project described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall coordinate with, and provide the opportunity to collaborate on the project to-- (A) the Corps of Engineers; (B) the Camp Hale-Eagle River Headwaters Collaborative Group; (C) the National Forest Foundation; (D) the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; (E) the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office; (F) the Colorado Department of Natural Resources; (G) units of local government; and (H) other interested organizations and members of the public. ( ); ( ( ( b) No Buffer Zones.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around-- (A) a covered area; (B) a wilderness area or potential wilderness area designated by section 103; (C) the Recreation Management Area; (D) a Wildlife Conservation Area; or (E) the Historic Landscape. ( ( 2) Traditional tribal uses.--Subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law, the Secretary shall allow for the continued use of the areas described in subsection (b)(1) by members of Indian Tribes-- (A) for traditional ceremonies; and (B) as a source of traditional plants and other materials. ( ( ( 3) Authorized activities.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may allow any activities (including helicopter access for recreation and maintenance and the competitive running event permitted since 1992) that have been authorized by permit or license as of the date of enactment of this Act to continue within the Special Management Areas, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary may require. ( b) McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area.-- (1) In general.--Congress finds that, for the purposes of section 603(c) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1782(c)), the portions of the McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area in San Miguel County in the State not designated as wilderness by paragraph (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) have been adequately studied for wilderness designation. ( ( 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the applicable guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. ( 2) Fugitive methane emissions from coal mines subject to lease.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall authorize the holder of a valid existing Federal coal lease for a mine that is producing fugitive methane emissions to capture for use, or destroy by flaring, the fugitive methane emissions. ( ( ( ( ( 2) Dam, power plant, and reservoir management and operations.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this title affects or interferes with the authority of the Secretary-- (i) to operate the Uncompahgre Valley Reclamation Project under the reclamation laws; (ii) to operate the Wayne N. Aspinall Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project under the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (43 U.S.C. 620 et seq. ); ii) Transfer of land.-- (I) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ``Lands withdrawn or acquired for Bureau of Reclamation projects'', as modified pursuant to clause (i)(II), if applicable, shall be transferred from the Commissioner of Reclamation to the Director of the National Park Service by not later than the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( 6) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, all Federal land within the National Recreation Area is withdrawn from-- (A) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. ( b) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction.-- (1) Forest service land.-- (A) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 2,560 acres of land identified on the map as ``U.S. Forest Service proposed transfer to the National Park Service'' is transferred to the Secretary, to be administered by the Director of the National Park Service as part of the National Recreation Area. ( (

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. B) Recreation.--The Secretary may permit such recreational activities in the Wildlife Conservation Area that the Secretary determines are consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( ( ( e) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of an area described in subsection (b)(1) only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. ( ( B) Permitting.--The designation of the Special Management Areas by subsection (a) shall not affect the issuance of permits relating to the activities covered under subparagraph (A) after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the applicable guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. c) Fugitive Methane Emission Leasing Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights and in accordance with this section, not later than 1 year after the date of completion of the inventory required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall carry out a program to encourage the use and destruction of fugitive methane emissions. ( ( ); II) Access to transferred land.-- (aa) In general.--Subject to item (bb), the Commissioner of Reclamation shall retain access to the land transferred to the Director of the National Park Service under subclause (I) for reclamation purposes, including for the operation, maintenance, and expansion or replacement of facilities. ( 3) Management agreements.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may enter into management agreements, or modify management agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, relating to the authority of the Director of the National Park Service, the Commissioner of Reclamation, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or the Chief of the Forest Service to manage Federal land within or adjacent to the boundary of the National Recreation Area. ( (

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. e) Coordination.--For purposes of administering the Federal land designated as wilderness by paragraph (26) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103- 77) (as added by subsection (a)(2)), the Secretary shall, as determined to be appropriate for the protection of watersheds, coordinate the activities of the Secretary in response to fires and flooding events with interested State and local agencies, including operations using aircraft or mechanized equipment. ( ( ( ( ( ); ( ( ( b) No Buffer Zones.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around-- (A) a covered area; (B) a wilderness area or potential wilderness area designated by section 103; (C) the Recreation Management Area; (D) a Wildlife Conservation Area; or (E) the Historic Landscape. ( ( 2) Traditional tribal uses.--Subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law, the Secretary shall allow for the continued use of the areas described in subsection (b)(1) by members of Indian Tribes-- (A) for traditional ceremonies; and (B) as a source of traditional plants and other materials. ( ( ( 1782(c)), the portions of the McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area in San Miguel County in the State not designated as wilderness by paragraph (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) have been adequately studied for wilderness designation. ( ( 2) Dam, power plant, and reservoir management and operations.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this title affects or interferes with the authority of the Secretary-- (i) to operate the Uncompahgre Valley Reclamation Project under the reclamation laws; (ii) to operate the Wayne N. Aspinall Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project under the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (43 U.S.C. 620 et seq. ); ii) Transfer of land.-- (I) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ``Lands withdrawn or acquired for Bureau of Reclamation projects'', as modified pursuant to clause (i)(II), if applicable, shall be transferred from the Commissioner of Reclamation to the Director of the National Park Service by not later than the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( 6) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, all Federal land within the National Recreation Area is withdrawn from-- (A) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. B) Recreation.--The Secretary may permit such recreational activities in the Wildlife Conservation Area that the Secretary determines are consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( ( ( e) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of an area described in subsection (b)(1) only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. ( ( B) Permitting.--The designation of the Special Management Areas by subsection (a) shall not affect the issuance of permits relating to the activities covered under subparagraph (A) after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the applicable guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. c) Fugitive Methane Emission Leasing Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights and in accordance with this section, not later than 1 year after the date of completion of the inventory required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall carry out a program to encourage the use and destruction of fugitive methane emissions. ( ( ); II) Access to transferred land.-- (aa) In general.--Subject to item (bb), the Commissioner of Reclamation shall retain access to the land transferred to the Director of the National Park Service under subclause (I) for reclamation purposes, including for the operation, maintenance, and expansion or replacement of facilities. ( 3) Management agreements.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may enter into management agreements, or modify management agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, relating to the authority of the Director of the National Park Service, the Commissioner of Reclamation, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or the Chief of the Forest Service to manage Federal land within or adjacent to the boundary of the National Recreation Area. ( (

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. e) Coordination.--For purposes of administering the Federal land designated as wilderness by paragraph (26) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103- 77) (as added by subsection (a)(2)), the Secretary shall, as determined to be appropriate for the protection of watersheds, coordinate the activities of the Secretary in response to fires and flooding events with interested State and local agencies, including operations using aircraft or mechanized equipment. ( ( ( ( ( ); ( ( ( b) No Buffer Zones.-- (1) In general.--Nothing in this title or an amendment made by this title establishes a protective perimeter or buffer zone around-- (A) a covered area; (B) a wilderness area or potential wilderness area designated by section 103; (C) the Recreation Management Area; (D) a Wildlife Conservation Area; or (E) the Historic Landscape. ( ( 2) Traditional tribal uses.--Subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law, the Secretary shall allow for the continued use of the areas described in subsection (b)(1) by members of Indian Tribes-- (A) for traditional ceremonies; and (B) as a source of traditional plants and other materials. ( ( ( 1782(c)), the portions of the McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area in San Miguel County in the State not designated as wilderness by paragraph (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) have been adequately studied for wilderness designation. ( ( 2) Dam, power plant, and reservoir management and operations.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this title affects or interferes with the authority of the Secretary-- (i) to operate the Uncompahgre Valley Reclamation Project under the reclamation laws; (ii) to operate the Wayne N. Aspinall Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project under the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (43 U.S.C. 620 et seq. ); ii) Transfer of land.-- (I) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the land identified on the map as ``Lands withdrawn or acquired for Bureau of Reclamation projects'', as modified pursuant to clause (i)(II), if applicable, shall be transferred from the Commissioner of Reclamation to the Director of the National Park Service by not later than the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( 6) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, all Federal land within the National Recreation Area is withdrawn from-- (A) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. B) Recreation.--The Secretary may permit such recreational activities in the Wildlife Conservation Area that the Secretary determines are consistent with the purposes described in subsection (b). ( ( ( e) Acquisition of Land.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire any land or interest in land within the boundaries of an area described in subsection (b)(1) only through exchange, donation, or purchase from a willing seller. ( ( B) Permitting.--The designation of the Special Management Areas by subsection (a) shall not affect the issuance of permits relating to the activities covered under subparagraph (A) after the date of enactment of this Act. ( 1133(d)(4)); and (2) the applicable guidelines set forth in Appendix A of the report of the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the House of Representatives accompanying H.R. 2570 of the 101st Congress (H. Rept. c) Fugitive Methane Emission Leasing Program.-- (1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights and in accordance with this section, not later than 1 year after the date of completion of the inventory required under subsection (b), the Secretary shall carry out a program to encourage the use and destruction of fugitive methane emissions. ( ( ); II) Access to transferred land.-- (aa) In general.--Subject to item (bb), the Commissioner of Reclamation shall retain access to the land transferred to the Director of the National Park Service under subclause (I) for reclamation purposes, including for the operation, maintenance, and expansion or replacement of facilities. ( 3) Management agreements.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may enter into management agreements, or modify management agreements in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, relating to the authority of the Director of the National Park Service, the Commissioner of Reclamation, the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, or the Chief of the Forest Service to manage Federal land within or adjacent to the boundary of the National Recreation Area. ( (

To provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes. 2) Traditional tribal uses.--Subject to any terms and conditions that the Secretary determines to be necessary and in accordance with applicable law, the Secretary shall allow for the continued use of the areas described in subsection (b)(1) by members of Indian Tribes-- (A) for traditional ceremonies; and (B) as a source of traditional plants and other materials. ( ( ( 1782(c)), the portions of the McKenna Peak Wilderness Study Area in San Miguel County in the State not designated as wilderness by paragraph (29) of section 2(a) of the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) (as added by section 202) have been adequately studied for wilderness designation. ( ( 2) Dam, power plant, and reservoir management and operations.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this title affects or interferes with the authority of the Secretary-- (i) to operate the Uncompahgre Valley Reclamation Project under the reclamation laws; (ii) to operate the Wayne N. Aspinall Unit of the Colorado River Storage Project under the Act of April 11, 1956 (commonly known as the ``Colorado River Storage Project Act'') (43 U.S.C. 620 et seq. ); ( ( ( ( ( ( ( 6) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, all Federal land within the National Recreation Area is withdrawn from-- (A) entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) operation of the mineral leasing, mineral materials, and geothermal leasing laws. (

H.R.4234

Congress

National Statuary Hall Collection Policy Act This bill establishes an additional requirement for the replacement of a statue in National Statuary Hall. Currently, a state's request to replace a statue it has provided for display shall only be considered if (1) the request has been approved by the legislature and the governor of the state, and (2) the statue to be replaced has been displayed in the U.S. Capitol for at least 10 years as of the time the request is made. The bill adds the requirement that at least two-thirds of the Members of Congress who represent a requesting state approve any request to replace a statue in National Statuary Hall.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, 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 ``National Statuary Hall Collection Policy Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING REMOVAL OF STATUES PROVIDED BY STATES FOR DISPLAY IN NATIONAL STATUARY HALL WITHOUT APPROVAL OF CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF STATE. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''. <all>

National Statuary Hall Collection Policy Act

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes.

National Statuary Hall Collection Policy Act

Rep. Norman, Ralph

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SC

This bill establishes an additional requirement for the replacement of a statue in National Statuary Hall. Currently, a state's request to replace a statue it has provided for display shall only be considered if (1) the request has been approved by the legislature and the governor of the state, and (2) the statue to be replaced has been displayed in the U.S. Capitol for at least 10 years as of the time the request is made. The bill adds the requirement that at least two-thirds of the Members of Congress who represent a requesting state approve any request to replace a statue in National Statuary Hall.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, 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 ``National Statuary Hall Collection Policy Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING REMOVAL OF STATUES PROVIDED BY STATES FOR DISPLAY IN NATIONAL STATUARY HALL WITHOUT APPROVAL OF CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF STATE. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''. <all>

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, 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 ``National Statuary Hall Collection Policy Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING REMOVAL OF STATUES PROVIDED BY STATES FOR DISPLAY IN NATIONAL STATUARY HALL WITHOUT APPROVAL OF CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF STATE. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''. <all>

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, 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 ``National Statuary Hall Collection Policy Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING REMOVAL OF STATUES PROVIDED BY STATES FOR DISPLAY IN NATIONAL STATUARY HALL WITHOUT APPROVAL OF CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF STATE. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''. <all>

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, 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 ``National Statuary Hall Collection Policy Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITING REMOVAL OF STATUES PROVIDED BY STATES FOR DISPLAY IN NATIONAL STATUARY HALL WITHOUT APPROVAL OF CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION OF STATE. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''. <all>

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''.

To prohibit the removal of a statue provided by a State for display in National Statuary Hall unless two-thirds of the members of the State's congressional delegation approve the removal, and for other purposes. Section 311(a)(2) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 2132(a)(2)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (A); (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(C) the request has been approved by not fewer than \2/3\ of the Members of the House of Representatives and Senators who represent the State.''.

S.4016

Economics and Public Finance

Responsible Budget Targets Act of 2022 This bill modifies the federal budget process to establish new spending caps that are adjusted annually based on factors such as the amount of revenue and the growth of the gross domestic product.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Budget Targets Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS. (a) In General.--Title IV of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 651 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``PART C--ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS ``SEC. 441. DEFINITIONS. ``In this part: ``(1) Primary balance factor.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `primary balance factor'-- ``(i) with respect to the first fiscal year that begins not less than 180 days after the date of enactment of this part, means 0.0 percentage point; and ``(ii) except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), with respect to each fiscal year after the fiscal year described in clause (i), means the sum obtained by adding-- ``(I) the primary balance factor for the previous fiscal year; and ``(II)(aa) if primary budget authority exceeded revenue for the fiscal year before the previous fiscal year, 0.2 percentage point; and ``(bb) if revenue exceeded primary budget authority for the fiscal year before the previous fiscal year, -0.2 percentage point. ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(ii) Subsequent adjustment.--After the first fiscal year described in clause (i), the primary balance factor shall be adjusted in accordance with subparagraph (A)(ii). ``(C) Limit of zero.--The primary balance factor for a fiscal year may not be less than 0.0 percentage point. ``(2) Primary budget authority.--The term `primary budget authority' means all budget authority except for net interest on the debt. ``(3) Spending ceiling.--The term `spending ceiling', with respect to a fiscal year, means the maximum amount of primary budget authority for the fiscal year, as determined under section 442. ``(4) Spending growth factor.--The term `spending growth factor', with respect to a fiscal year, means the difference obtained by subtracting-- ``(A) the primary balance factor for the fiscal year; from ``(B) the average annual percentage growth in the gross domestic product of the United States during the 5-fiscal-year period before the beginning of the fiscal year before such fiscal year. ``SEC. 442. ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPENDING CEILING. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(b) Exclusion of Adjustments From Baseline.--In determining the maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year, the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year shall not include any adjustment under paragraph (1) or (3) of section 444 or under section 445(c). ``(c) Determination.-- ``(1) For congressional purposes.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- ``(A) include in each report under section 202(e)(1) and revision of such a report an estimate of the amount of the spending ceiling (including factors necessary to produce the estimate) and any adjustments under section 444 for the fiscal year commencing on October 1 of the year during which the Director submits the report; and ``(B) provide to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives updates to the estimate of the spending ceiling and adjustments, as appropriate. ``(2) For executive branch purposes.--The President shall-- ``(A) include in each budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, an estimate by the Office of Management and Budget of the amount of the spending ceiling and any adjustments under section 444 for the fiscal year commencing on October 1 of the year during which the President submits the budget; and ``(B) obtain from the Office of Management and Budget updates to the estimate of the spending ceiling and adjustments, as appropriate. ``SEC. 443. USE OF CEILING. ``(a) By Congress.--When considering legislation, the Senate and the House of Representatives shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under section 442(c)(1) (including any adjustments under section 444 or 445(c)). ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). ``SEC. 444. ADJUSTING THE SPENDING CEILING. ``When adopting a concurrent resolution on the budget (including a concurrent resolution on the budget described in section 304), Congress may adjust the spending ceiling as determined under section 442(c)(1), and when enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may adjust the spending ceiling as determined under section 442(c)(2), commensurate with-- ``(1) appropriations for an emergency, as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)); ``(2) a revision in the estimate of the gross domestic product of the United States for any year to which section 441(4)(B) applies; ``(3) cyclical variations due to the difference between the actual and potential amount of the gross domestic product of the United States; ``(4) timing shifts of expenditures or revenues due; or ``(5) enacted laws that result in a change in revenue. ``SEC. 445. EMERGENCY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS. ``(a) Establishment of Emergency Account.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall each maintain an emergency account. ``(b) Computation.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the emergency account shall be-- ``(A) increased by the amount of the adjustment made under section 444(1); and ``(B) decreased by the difference obtained by subtracting the amount of primary budget authority provided for a fiscal year from the adjusted spending ceiling (excluding any adjustment under section 444(1), and including the effect of adjustments under section 445(c)) for that fiscal year. ``(2) Limit of zero.--The amount of the emergency account may not be less than $0. ``(c) Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--If the amount of the emergency account on the last day of a fiscal year has increased, as compared to the last day of the fiscal year before such fiscal year, the amount of the spending ceiling for the second fiscal year after such fiscal year and each of the ensuing 5 fiscal years shall be reduced by the amount equal to one-sixth of the amount of the increase in the emergency account. ``(2) Modification of adjustment.-- ``(A) For congressional purposes.--When adopting a concurrent resolution on the budget (including a concurrent resolution on the budget described in section 304), Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the Senate and the House of Representatives-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years. ``(B) For executive branch purposes.--When enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the executive branch-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 428 the following: ``PART C--Establishing Responsible Budget Targets ``Sec. 441. Definitions. ``Sec. 442. Establishment of a spending ceiling. ``Sec. 443. Use of ceiling. ``Sec. 444. Adjusting the spending ceiling. ``Sec. 445. Emergency account adjustments.''. <all>

Responsible Budget Targets Act of 2022

A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets.

Responsible Budget Targets Act of 2022

Sen. Braun, Mike

R

IN

This bill modifies the federal budget process to establish new spending caps that are adjusted annually based on factors such as the amount of revenue and the growth of the gross domestic product.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. 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. 651 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``PART C--ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS ``SEC. DEFINITIONS. ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(C) Limit of zero.--The primary balance factor for a fiscal year may not be less than 0.0 percentage point. ``(3) Spending ceiling.--The term `spending ceiling', with respect to a fiscal year, means the maximum amount of primary budget authority for the fiscal year, as determined under section 442. USE OF CEILING. ADJUSTING THE SPENDING CEILING. ``When adopting a concurrent resolution on the budget (including a concurrent resolution on the budget described in section 304), Congress may adjust the spending ceiling as determined under section 442(c)(1), and when enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may adjust the spending ceiling as determined under section 442(c)(2), commensurate with-- ``(1) appropriations for an emergency, as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)); ``(2) a revision in the estimate of the gross domestic product of the United States for any year to which section 441(4)(B) applies; ``(3) cyclical variations due to the difference between the actual and potential amount of the gross domestic product of the United States; ``(4) timing shifts of expenditures or revenues due; or ``(5) enacted laws that result in a change in revenue. EMERGENCY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS. ``(a) Establishment of Emergency Account.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall each maintain an emergency account. ``(B) For executive branch purposes.--When enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the executive branch-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years.''. 441. 443. 444. 445.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. 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. 651 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``PART C--ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS ``SEC. DEFINITIONS. ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(C) Limit of zero.--The primary balance factor for a fiscal year may not be less than 0.0 percentage point. ``(3) Spending ceiling.--The term `spending ceiling', with respect to a fiscal year, means the maximum amount of primary budget authority for the fiscal year, as determined under section 442. USE OF CEILING. 900(c)); ``(2) a revision in the estimate of the gross domestic product of the United States for any year to which section 441(4)(B) applies; ``(3) cyclical variations due to the difference between the actual and potential amount of the gross domestic product of the United States; ``(4) timing shifts of expenditures or revenues due; or ``(5) enacted laws that result in a change in revenue. EMERGENCY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS. ``(a) Establishment of Emergency Account.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall each maintain an emergency account. ``(B) For executive branch purposes.--When enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the executive branch-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years.''. 441. 443. 444. 445.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. 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. 651 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``PART C--ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS ``SEC. DEFINITIONS. ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(ii) Subsequent adjustment.--After the first fiscal year described in clause (i), the primary balance factor shall be adjusted in accordance with subparagraph (A)(ii). ``(C) Limit of zero.--The primary balance factor for a fiscal year may not be less than 0.0 percentage point. ``(3) Spending ceiling.--The term `spending ceiling', with respect to a fiscal year, means the maximum amount of primary budget authority for the fiscal year, as determined under section 442. ``(4) Spending growth factor.--The term `spending growth factor', with respect to a fiscal year, means the difference obtained by subtracting-- ``(A) the primary balance factor for the fiscal year; from ``(B) the average annual percentage growth in the gross domestic product of the United States during the 5-fiscal-year period before the beginning of the fiscal year before such fiscal year. ``(2) For executive branch purposes.--The President shall-- ``(A) include in each budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, an estimate by the Office of Management and Budget of the amount of the spending ceiling and any adjustments under section 444 for the fiscal year commencing on October 1 of the year during which the President submits the budget; and ``(B) obtain from the Office of Management and Budget updates to the estimate of the spending ceiling and adjustments, as appropriate. USE OF CEILING. ADJUSTING THE SPENDING CEILING. ``When adopting a concurrent resolution on the budget (including a concurrent resolution on the budget described in section 304), Congress may adjust the spending ceiling as determined under section 442(c)(1), and when enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may adjust the spending ceiling as determined under section 442(c)(2), commensurate with-- ``(1) appropriations for an emergency, as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)); ``(2) a revision in the estimate of the gross domestic product of the United States for any year to which section 441(4)(B) applies; ``(3) cyclical variations due to the difference between the actual and potential amount of the gross domestic product of the United States; ``(4) timing shifts of expenditures or revenues due; or ``(5) enacted laws that result in a change in revenue. EMERGENCY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS. ``(a) Establishment of Emergency Account.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall each maintain an emergency account. ``(c) Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--If the amount of the emergency account on the last day of a fiscal year has increased, as compared to the last day of the fiscal year before such fiscal year, the amount of the spending ceiling for the second fiscal year after such fiscal year and each of the ensuing 5 fiscal years shall be reduced by the amount equal to one-sixth of the amount of the increase in the emergency account. ``(B) For executive branch purposes.--When enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the executive branch-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years.''. 441. 443. 444. 445.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Budget Targets Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. 651 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``PART C--ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS ``SEC. DEFINITIONS. ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(ii) Subsequent adjustment.--After the first fiscal year described in clause (i), the primary balance factor shall be adjusted in accordance with subparagraph (A)(ii). ``(C) Limit of zero.--The primary balance factor for a fiscal year may not be less than 0.0 percentage point. ``(2) Primary budget authority.--The term `primary budget authority' means all budget authority except for net interest on the debt. ``(3) Spending ceiling.--The term `spending ceiling', with respect to a fiscal year, means the maximum amount of primary budget authority for the fiscal year, as determined under section 442. ``(4) Spending growth factor.--The term `spending growth factor', with respect to a fiscal year, means the difference obtained by subtracting-- ``(A) the primary balance factor for the fiscal year; from ``(B) the average annual percentage growth in the gross domestic product of the United States during the 5-fiscal-year period before the beginning of the fiscal year before such fiscal year. ``(b) Exclusion of Adjustments From Baseline.--In determining the maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year, the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year shall not include any adjustment under paragraph (1) or (3) of section 444 or under section 445(c). ``(c) Determination.-- ``(1) For congressional purposes.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall-- ``(A) include in each report under section 202(e)(1) and revision of such a report an estimate of the amount of the spending ceiling (including factors necessary to produce the estimate) and any adjustments under section 444 for the fiscal year commencing on October 1 of the year during which the Director submits the report; and ``(B) provide to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives updates to the estimate of the spending ceiling and adjustments, as appropriate. ``(2) For executive branch purposes.--The President shall-- ``(A) include in each budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, an estimate by the Office of Management and Budget of the amount of the spending ceiling and any adjustments under section 444 for the fiscal year commencing on October 1 of the year during which the President submits the budget; and ``(B) obtain from the Office of Management and Budget updates to the estimate of the spending ceiling and adjustments, as appropriate. USE OF CEILING. ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). ADJUSTING THE SPENDING CEILING. ``When adopting a concurrent resolution on the budget (including a concurrent resolution on the budget described in section 304), Congress may adjust the spending ceiling as determined under section 442(c)(1), and when enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may adjust the spending ceiling as determined under section 442(c)(2), commensurate with-- ``(1) appropriations for an emergency, as defined in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)); ``(2) a revision in the estimate of the gross domestic product of the United States for any year to which section 441(4)(B) applies; ``(3) cyclical variations due to the difference between the actual and potential amount of the gross domestic product of the United States; ``(4) timing shifts of expenditures or revenues due; or ``(5) enacted laws that result in a change in revenue. EMERGENCY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS. ``(a) Establishment of Emergency Account.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall each maintain an emergency account. ``(c) Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--If the amount of the emergency account on the last day of a fiscal year has increased, as compared to the last day of the fiscal year before such fiscal year, the amount of the spending ceiling for the second fiscal year after such fiscal year and each of the ensuing 5 fiscal years shall be reduced by the amount equal to one-sixth of the amount of the increase in the emergency account. ``(B) For executive branch purposes.--When enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the executive branch-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years.''. (b) Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 1(b) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 428 the following: ``PART C--Establishing Responsible Budget Targets ``Sec. 441. 443. 444. 445.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``PART C--ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS ``SEC. ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(2) Primary budget authority.--The term `primary budget authority' means all budget authority except for net interest on the debt. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(b) Exclusion of Adjustments From Baseline.--In determining the maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year, the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year shall not include any adjustment under paragraph (1) or (3) of section 444 or under section 445(c). ``(2) For executive branch purposes.--The President shall-- ``(A) include in each budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, an estimate by the Office of Management and Budget of the amount of the spending ceiling and any adjustments under section 444 for the fiscal year commencing on October 1 of the year during which the President submits the budget; and ``(B) obtain from the Office of Management and Budget updates to the estimate of the spending ceiling and adjustments, as appropriate. ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). EMERGENCY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS. ``(a) Establishment of Emergency Account.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall each maintain an emergency account. ``(b) Computation.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the emergency account shall be-- ``(A) increased by the amount of the adjustment made under section 444(1); and ``(B) decreased by the difference obtained by subtracting the amount of primary budget authority provided for a fiscal year from the adjusted spending ceiling (excluding any adjustment under section 444(1), and including the effect of adjustments under section 445(c)) for that fiscal year. ``(2) Limit of zero.--The amount of the emergency account may not be less than $0. ``(B) For executive branch purposes.--When enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the executive branch-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years.''. ( Adjusting the spending ceiling.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS. ( ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(4) Spending growth factor.--The term `spending growth factor', with respect to a fiscal year, means the difference obtained by subtracting-- ``(A) the primary balance factor for the fiscal year; from ``(B) the average annual percentage growth in the gross domestic product of the United States during the 5-fiscal-year period before the beginning of the fiscal year before such fiscal year. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(a) By Congress.--When considering legislation, the Senate and the House of Representatives shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under section 442(c)(1) (including any adjustments under section 444 or 445(c)). ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). ``(c) Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--If the amount of the emergency account on the last day of a fiscal year has increased, as compared to the last day of the fiscal year before such fiscal year, the amount of the spending ceiling for the second fiscal year after such fiscal year and each of the ensuing 5 fiscal years shall be reduced by the amount equal to one-sixth of the amount of the increase in the emergency account. Adjusting the spending ceiling.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS. ( ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(4) Spending growth factor.--The term `spending growth factor', with respect to a fiscal year, means the difference obtained by subtracting-- ``(A) the primary balance factor for the fiscal year; from ``(B) the average annual percentage growth in the gross domestic product of the United States during the 5-fiscal-year period before the beginning of the fiscal year before such fiscal year. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(a) By Congress.--When considering legislation, the Senate and the House of Representatives shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under section 442(c)(1) (including any adjustments under section 444 or 445(c)). ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). ``(c) Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--If the amount of the emergency account on the last day of a fiscal year has increased, as compared to the last day of the fiscal year before such fiscal year, the amount of the spending ceiling for the second fiscal year after such fiscal year and each of the ensuing 5 fiscal years shall be reduced by the amount equal to one-sixth of the amount of the increase in the emergency account. Adjusting the spending ceiling.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``PART C--ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS ``SEC. ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(2) Primary budget authority.--The term `primary budget authority' means all budget authority except for net interest on the debt. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(b) Exclusion of Adjustments From Baseline.--In determining the maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year, the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year shall not include any adjustment under paragraph (1) or (3) of section 444 or under section 445(c). ``(2) For executive branch purposes.--The President shall-- ``(A) include in each budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, an estimate by the Office of Management and Budget of the amount of the spending ceiling and any adjustments under section 444 for the fiscal year commencing on October 1 of the year during which the President submits the budget; and ``(B) obtain from the Office of Management and Budget updates to the estimate of the spending ceiling and adjustments, as appropriate. ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). EMERGENCY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS. ``(a) Establishment of Emergency Account.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall each maintain an emergency account. ``(b) Computation.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the emergency account shall be-- ``(A) increased by the amount of the adjustment made under section 444(1); and ``(B) decreased by the difference obtained by subtracting the amount of primary budget authority provided for a fiscal year from the adjusted spending ceiling (excluding any adjustment under section 444(1), and including the effect of adjustments under section 445(c)) for that fiscal year. ``(2) Limit of zero.--The amount of the emergency account may not be less than $0. ``(B) For executive branch purposes.--When enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the executive branch-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years.''. ( Adjusting the spending ceiling.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS. ( ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(4) Spending growth factor.--The term `spending growth factor', with respect to a fiscal year, means the difference obtained by subtracting-- ``(A) the primary balance factor for the fiscal year; from ``(B) the average annual percentage growth in the gross domestic product of the United States during the 5-fiscal-year period before the beginning of the fiscal year before such fiscal year. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(a) By Congress.--When considering legislation, the Senate and the House of Representatives shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under section 442(c)(1) (including any adjustments under section 444 or 445(c)). ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). ``(c) Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--If the amount of the emergency account on the last day of a fiscal year has increased, as compared to the last day of the fiscal year before such fiscal year, the amount of the spending ceiling for the second fiscal year after such fiscal year and each of the ensuing 5 fiscal years shall be reduced by the amount equal to one-sixth of the amount of the increase in the emergency account. Adjusting the spending ceiling.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``PART C--ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS ``SEC. ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(2) Primary budget authority.--The term `primary budget authority' means all budget authority except for net interest on the debt. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(b) Exclusion of Adjustments From Baseline.--In determining the maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year, the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year shall not include any adjustment under paragraph (1) or (3) of section 444 or under section 445(c). ``(2) For executive branch purposes.--The President shall-- ``(A) include in each budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, an estimate by the Office of Management and Budget of the amount of the spending ceiling and any adjustments under section 444 for the fiscal year commencing on October 1 of the year during which the President submits the budget; and ``(B) obtain from the Office of Management and Budget updates to the estimate of the spending ceiling and adjustments, as appropriate. ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). EMERGENCY ACCOUNT ADJUSTMENTS. ``(a) Establishment of Emergency Account.--The Director of the Congressional Budget Office and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall each maintain an emergency account. ``(b) Computation.-- ``(1) In general.--The amount of the emergency account shall be-- ``(A) increased by the amount of the adjustment made under section 444(1); and ``(B) decreased by the difference obtained by subtracting the amount of primary budget authority provided for a fiscal year from the adjusted spending ceiling (excluding any adjustment under section 444(1), and including the effect of adjustments under section 445(c)) for that fiscal year. ``(2) Limit of zero.--The amount of the emergency account may not be less than $0. ``(B) For executive branch purposes.--When enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the executive branch-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years.''. ( Adjusting the spending ceiling.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS. ( ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(4) Spending growth factor.--The term `spending growth factor', with respect to a fiscal year, means the difference obtained by subtracting-- ``(A) the primary balance factor for the fiscal year; from ``(B) the average annual percentage growth in the gross domestic product of the United States during the 5-fiscal-year period before the beginning of the fiscal year before such fiscal year. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(a) By Congress.--When considering legislation, the Senate and the House of Representatives shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under section 442(c)(1) (including any adjustments under section 444 or 445(c)). ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). ``(c) Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--If the amount of the emergency account on the last day of a fiscal year has increased, as compared to the last day of the fiscal year before such fiscal year, the amount of the spending ceiling for the second fiscal year after such fiscal year and each of the ensuing 5 fiscal years shall be reduced by the amount equal to one-sixth of the amount of the increase in the emergency account. Adjusting the spending ceiling.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(2) For executive branch purposes.--The President shall-- ``(A) include in each budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, an estimate by the Office of Management and Budget of the amount of the spending ceiling and any adjustments under section 444 for the fiscal year commencing on October 1 of the year during which the President submits the budget; and ``(B) obtain from the Office of Management and Budget updates to the estimate of the spending ceiling and adjustments, as appropriate. ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). ``(2) Limit of zero.--The amount of the emergency account may not be less than $0. ``(B) For executive branch purposes.--When enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the executive branch-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years.''. (

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBLE BUDGET TARGETS. ( ``(B) Special rule for first year after primary balance.-- ``(i) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins after the date of a determination that, for a fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this part, revenue exceeded primary budget authority, the term `primary balance factor' means 0.0 percentage point. ``(4) Spending growth factor.--The term `spending growth factor', with respect to a fiscal year, means the difference obtained by subtracting-- ``(A) the primary balance factor for the fiscal year; from ``(B) the average annual percentage growth in the gross domestic product of the United States during the 5-fiscal-year period before the beginning of the fiscal year before such fiscal year. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(a) By Congress.--When considering legislation, the Senate and the House of Representatives shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under section 442(c)(1) (including any adjustments under section 444 or 445(c)). ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). ``(c) Adjustment.-- ``(1) In general.--If the amount of the emergency account on the last day of a fiscal year has increased, as compared to the last day of the fiscal year before such fiscal year, the amount of the spending ceiling for the second fiscal year after such fiscal year and each of the ensuing 5 fiscal years shall be reduced by the amount equal to one-sixth of the amount of the increase in the emergency account. Adjusting the spending ceiling.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets. ``(a) In General.--The maximum amount of primary budget authority for a fiscal year shall be the amount of primary budget authority for the previous fiscal year as-- ``(1) increased by the spending growth factor; and ``(2) modified by any adjustments under section 444 or 445. ``(2) For executive branch purposes.--The President shall-- ``(A) include in each budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, an estimate by the Office of Management and Budget of the amount of the spending ceiling and any adjustments under section 444 for the fiscal year commencing on October 1 of the year during which the President submits the budget; and ``(B) obtain from the Office of Management and Budget updates to the estimate of the spending ceiling and adjustments, as appropriate. ``(b) By Executive Branch.--When considering proposals with fiscal implications, the President shall adhere to the spending ceiling, as determined by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget under section 442(c)(2) (including any adjustments under sections 444 or 445(c)). ``(2) Limit of zero.--The amount of the emergency account may not be less than $0. ``(B) For executive branch purposes.--When enacting a supplemental appropriations Act, Congress may, for purposes of applying the spending ceiling in the executive branch-- ``(i) reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period shorter than 6 fiscal years; or ``(ii) in the case of an ongoing emergency, reduce the amount of the spending ceiling by the amount of the emergency account over a period longer than 6 fiscal years.''. (

H.R.2275

Taxation

Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2021 This bill makes permanent the exclusion from gross income of income attributable to the discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME OF DISCHARGE OF QUALIFIED PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE INDEBTEDNESS. (a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2025. <all>

Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.

Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2021

Rep. Brownley, Julia

D

CA

This bill makes permanent the exclusion from gross income of income attributable to the discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME OF DISCHARGE OF QUALIFIED PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE INDEBTEDNESS. (a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2025. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME OF DISCHARGE OF QUALIFIED PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE INDEBTEDNESS. (a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2025. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME OF DISCHARGE OF QUALIFIED PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE INDEBTEDNESS. (a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2025. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF EXCLUSION FROM GROSS INCOME OF DISCHARGE OF QUALIFIED PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE INDEBTEDNESS. (a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to indebtedness discharged after December 31, 2025. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness. a) In General.--Section 108(a)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``which is discharged'' and all that follows and inserting a period. (

S.3890

Government Operations and Politics

Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act of 2022 This bill addresses intergovernmental cooperation and duplicative spending in federal programs. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to prescribe information technology products and platforms and other similar or supporting services that an executive agency is especially competent and authorized by law to provide. Further, it requires an executive agency, when providing services prescribed by the President to a state, local, territorial, or tribal government, to take all available necessary and appropriate steps to increase cooperation and reduce administrative burden between the state, local, territorial, or tribal government requesting the service and the agency. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in coordination with the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, must publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the federal government and state, local, territorial, and tribal governments. The OMB must (1) issue guidance implementing these provisions, and (2) report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies in this regard. The General Services Administration may provide specified specialized or technical services to a state, local, territorial, or tribal government.

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, 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 ``Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) It remains the policy of the United States Government to rely on the private sector enterprise system to provide services reasonably and quickly through ordinary business channels. (2) However, over the past half century, the substantial investment in unique, scalable, purposeful, and well- functioning government products and services, including those reliant on the private sector for support, has grown substantially and contributed to the successful delivery of important benefits, services, and programs to taxpayers while reducing waste, fraud, and abuse. (3) While the United States remains, as it always shall, a Federal system, when Congress makes sustained and significant investments in inherently governmental functions, Congress must seek to ensure that arbitrary restrictions are not in place that encourage other instances of waste, fraud, and abuse by allowing government agencies at all levels to create bespoke, independent systems, studies, and development projects in an independent and uncoordinated manner. (4) In respecting the leadership and ingenuity of the private sector, Congress must not allow agencies at various levels of government to operate in completely independent silos, especially when Federal benefits and programs are being administered at the State, local, territorial, and Tribal levels, which, in doing so, requires far greater taxpayer resources to be spent developing and maintaining systems, programs, projects, and other services that can be better delivered and managed cooperatively between jurisdictions. (5) State, local, territorial, and Tribal entities should have the option, without being coerced or required, to adopt and use important information, infrastructure, capabilities, and services from the Federal Government if such offerings are made to benefit taxpayers and the constituents served by those offerings. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of title 31, United States Code. (3) Territorial government.--The term ``territorial government'' has the meaning given the term in section 5 of PROMESA (48 U.S.C. 2104). (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). SEC. 4. SPECIALIZED OR TECHNICAL SERVICES. Section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by inserting ``information technology products and platforms,'' after ``documents,''; (B) by inserting ``or supporting'' after ``similar''; and (C) by striking the second sentence; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``State or local'' and inserting ``State, local, territorial, or Tribal''; (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) a request is made by a representative of the State, local, territorial or Tribal government; and''; and (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``State or local'' and inserting ``State, local, territorial, or Tribal''; (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) When providing services prescribed by the President under this section to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government, the head of an executive agency shall take all available necessary and appropriate steps to increase cooperation and reduce administrative burden between the State, local, territorial, or Tribal government requesting the service and the executive agency.''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) In this section-- ``(1) the term `territorial government' has the meaning given the term in section 5 of PROMESA (48 U.S.C. 2104); and ``(2) the term `Tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131).''. SEC. 5. STRATEGIC PLAN. (a) In General.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. (b) Contents.--The plan required under subsection (a)-- (1) shall include coordination with and input from State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments and other relevant stakeholders; (2) shall include, at a minimum, actions and activities the Federal Government shall take to strengthen and improve the delivery of Federal services, benefits, and programs administered by State and local governments, including specific actions to increase harmonization between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments through increased availability and use of specialized or technical services provided by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act; and (3) may include additional elements, data, plans, and actions, and may be updated from time to time, as the Director and the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs determine necessary. SEC. 6. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. (a) Guidance Required by the Director.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue guidance implementing section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. (2) Contents.--The guidance issued under paragraph (1)-- (A) may not preclude any executive agency offering specialized services pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act, from utilizing employees or hiring employees to support the development and offering of specialized or technical services identified by the executive agency under such section 6505; (B) shall set requirements for executive agencies to routinely identify, scope, and, where approved, provide specialized or technical services to State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments; (C) shall ensure that executive agencies are not unreasonably restricted from offering specialized or technical services to State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments, especially when doing so would improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and successful delivery of Federal programs or benefits to United States citizens; and (D) shall include any other measures identified by the Director to implement section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. (b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. SEC. 7. REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. (b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include-- (1) a detailed list of the types of specialized or technical services provided by each executive agency under section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act, including the costs of each service provided to each State, local, territorial, and Tribal government; (2) measures of State, local, territorial, and Tribal government satisfaction, including an assessment of any such measures, with the specialized or technical services provided by executive agencies under such section 6505, including any cost savings to taxpayers; (3) in coordination with State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments, recommendations for the continued improvement of cooperation between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments, including legislative recommendations where appropriate, to reduce unnecessary duplication and costs, improve service delivery, and strengthen accountability and oversight of Federal programs, services, and benefits primarily delivered by State, local, territorial, or Tribal governments; and (4) other information, assessments, and matters that the Director and the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs may determine necessary. (c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. SEC. 8. AUTHORITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter III of subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 324. Support for State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments ``(a) Definitions.--In this section-- ``(1) the term `local government' and `State' have the meanings given those terms in section 6501 of title 31; ``(2) the term `territorial government' has the meaning given the term in section 5 of PROMESA (48 U.S.C. 2104); and ``(3) the term `Tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). ``(b) Authority To Provide Services to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments.--In addition to any authorities provided to the Administrator in this title or any other title of the United States Code, the Administrator may provide specialized or technical services described in section 6505 of title 31 on a reimbursable or non- reimbursable basis to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b). ``(d) Use of Authority.--The authorities provided under this section shall be in addition to any other authorities provided to the Administrator by law.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for title 40, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 323 the following: ``324. Support for State, local, territorial and Tribal governments.''. <all>

Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act of 2022

A bill to improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes.

Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act of 2022

Sen. Peters, Gary C.

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MI

This bill addresses intergovernmental cooperation and duplicative spending in federal programs. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to prescribe information technology products and platforms and other similar or supporting services that an executive agency is especially competent and authorized by law to provide. Further, it requires an executive agency, when providing services prescribed by the President to a state, local, territorial, or tribal government, to take all available necessary and appropriate steps to increase cooperation and reduce administrative burden between the state, local, territorial, or tribal government requesting the service and the agency. Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in coordination with the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, must publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the federal government and state, local, territorial, and tribal governments. The OMB must (1) issue guidance implementing these provisions, and (2) report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies in this regard. The General Services Administration may provide specified specialized or technical services to a state, local, territorial, or tribal government.

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. FINDINGS. (2) However, over the past half century, the substantial investment in unique, scalable, purposeful, and well- functioning government products and services, including those reliant on the private sector for support, has grown substantially and contributed to the successful delivery of important benefits, services, and programs to taxpayers while reducing waste, fraud, and abuse. (4) In respecting the leadership and ingenuity of the private sector, Congress must not allow agencies at various levels of government to operate in completely independent silos, especially when Federal benefits and programs are being administered at the State, local, territorial, and Tribal levels, which, in doing so, requires far greater taxpayer resources to be spent developing and maintaining systems, programs, projects, and other services that can be better delivered and managed cooperatively between jurisdictions. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of title 31, United States Code. 4. SPECIALIZED OR TECHNICAL SERVICES. 2104); and ``(2) the term `Tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5. STRATEGIC PLAN. 6. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. 7. REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. (c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. SEC. 8. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter III of subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 324. 5131). ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b). ``(d) Use of Authority.--The authorities provided under this section shall be in addition to any other authorities provided to the Administrator by law.''. Support for State, local, territorial and Tribal governments.''.

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. (4) In respecting the leadership and ingenuity of the private sector, Congress must not allow agencies at various levels of government to operate in completely independent silos, especially when Federal benefits and programs are being administered at the State, local, territorial, and Tribal levels, which, in doing so, requires far greater taxpayer resources to be spent developing and maintaining systems, programs, projects, and other services that can be better delivered and managed cooperatively between jurisdictions. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of title 31, United States Code. 4. SPECIALIZED OR TECHNICAL SERVICES. 2104); and ``(2) the term `Tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5. STRATEGIC PLAN. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. REPORT. (c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. SEC. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter III of subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 324. 5131). ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b). ``(d) Use of Authority.--The authorities provided under this section shall be in addition to any other authorities provided to the Administrator by law.''. Support for State, local, territorial and Tribal governments.''.

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. FINDINGS. (2) However, over the past half century, the substantial investment in unique, scalable, purposeful, and well- functioning government products and services, including those reliant on the private sector for support, has grown substantially and contributed to the successful delivery of important benefits, services, and programs to taxpayers while reducing waste, fraud, and abuse. (4) In respecting the leadership and ingenuity of the private sector, Congress must not allow agencies at various levels of government to operate in completely independent silos, especially when Federal benefits and programs are being administered at the State, local, territorial, and Tribal levels, which, in doing so, requires far greater taxpayer resources to be spent developing and maintaining systems, programs, projects, and other services that can be better delivered and managed cooperatively between jurisdictions. (5) State, local, territorial, and Tribal entities should have the option, without being coerced or required, to adopt and use important information, infrastructure, capabilities, and services from the Federal Government if such offerings are made to benefit taxpayers and the constituents served by those offerings. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of title 31, United States Code. 4. SPECIALIZED OR TECHNICAL SERVICES. Section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by inserting ``information technology products and platforms,'' after ``documents,''; (B) by inserting ``or supporting'' after ``similar''; and (C) by striking the second sentence; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``State or local'' and inserting ``State, local, territorial, or Tribal''; (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) a request is made by a representative of the State, local, territorial or Tribal government; and''; and (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``State or local'' and inserting ``State, local, territorial, or Tribal''; (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) When providing services prescribed by the President under this section to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government, the head of an executive agency shall take all available necessary and appropriate steps to increase cooperation and reduce administrative burden between the State, local, territorial, or Tribal government requesting the service and the executive agency. 2104); and ``(2) the term `Tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5. STRATEGIC PLAN. 6. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. 7. REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. (c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. SEC. 8. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter III of subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 324. 5131). ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b). ``(d) Use of Authority.--The authorities provided under this section shall be in addition to any other authorities provided to the Administrator by law.''. Support for State, local, territorial and Tribal governments.''.

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act of 2022''. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) It remains the policy of the United States Government to rely on the private sector enterprise system to provide services reasonably and quickly through ordinary business channels. (2) However, over the past half century, the substantial investment in unique, scalable, purposeful, and well- functioning government products and services, including those reliant on the private sector for support, has grown substantially and contributed to the successful delivery of important benefits, services, and programs to taxpayers while reducing waste, fraud, and abuse. (3) While the United States remains, as it always shall, a Federal system, when Congress makes sustained and significant investments in inherently governmental functions, Congress must seek to ensure that arbitrary restrictions are not in place that encourage other instances of waste, fraud, and abuse by allowing government agencies at all levels to create bespoke, independent systems, studies, and development projects in an independent and uncoordinated manner. (4) In respecting the leadership and ingenuity of the private sector, Congress must not allow agencies at various levels of government to operate in completely independent silos, especially when Federal benefits and programs are being administered at the State, local, territorial, and Tribal levels, which, in doing so, requires far greater taxpayer resources to be spent developing and maintaining systems, programs, projects, and other services that can be better delivered and managed cooperatively between jurisdictions. (5) State, local, territorial, and Tribal entities should have the option, without being coerced or required, to adopt and use important information, infrastructure, capabilities, and services from the Federal Government if such offerings are made to benefit taxpayers and the constituents served by those offerings. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of title 31, United States Code. 4. SPECIALIZED OR TECHNICAL SERVICES. Section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by inserting ``information technology products and platforms,'' after ``documents,''; (B) by inserting ``or supporting'' after ``similar''; and (C) by striking the second sentence; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``State or local'' and inserting ``State, local, territorial, or Tribal''; (B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) a request is made by a representative of the State, local, territorial or Tribal government; and''; and (C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``State or local'' and inserting ``State, local, territorial, or Tribal''; (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); (4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following: ``(d) When providing services prescribed by the President under this section to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government, the head of an executive agency shall take all available necessary and appropriate steps to increase cooperation and reduce administrative burden between the State, local, territorial, or Tribal government requesting the service and the executive agency. 2104); and ``(2) the term `Tribal government' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5. STRATEGIC PLAN. (b) Contents.--The plan required under subsection (a)-- (1) shall include coordination with and input from State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments and other relevant stakeholders; (2) shall include, at a minimum, actions and activities the Federal Government shall take to strengthen and improve the delivery of Federal services, benefits, and programs administered by State and local governments, including specific actions to increase harmonization between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments through increased availability and use of specialized or technical services provided by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act; and (3) may include additional elements, data, plans, and actions, and may be updated from time to time, as the Director and the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs determine necessary. 6. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. (b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. 7. REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. (c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. SEC. 8. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter III of subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 324. 5131). ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b). ``(d) Use of Authority.--The authorities provided under this section shall be in addition to any other authorities provided to the Administrator by law.''. Support for State, local, territorial and Tribal governments.''.

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. 3) While the United States remains, as it always shall, a Federal system, when Congress makes sustained and significant investments in inherently governmental functions, Congress must seek to ensure that arbitrary restrictions are not in place that encourage other instances of waste, fraud, and abuse by allowing government agencies at all levels to create bespoke, independent systems, studies, and development projects in an independent and uncoordinated manner. (4) In respecting the leadership and ingenuity of the private sector, Congress must not allow agencies at various levels of government to operate in completely independent silos, especially when Federal benefits and programs are being administered at the State, local, territorial, and Tribal levels, which, in doing so, requires far greater taxpayer resources to be spent developing and maintaining systems, programs, projects, and other services that can be better delivered and managed cooperatively between jurisdictions. ( 2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of title 31, United States Code. ( (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). SPECIALIZED OR TECHNICAL SERVICES. a) In General.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. ( a) Guidance Required by the Director.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue guidance implementing section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. AUTHORITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES. ( ``(b) Authority To Provide Services to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments.--In addition to any authorities provided to the Administrator in this title or any other title of the United States Code, the Administrator may provide specialized or technical services described in section 6505 of title 31 on a reimbursable or non- reimbursable basis to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b). (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for title 40, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 323 the following: ``324. Support for State, local, territorial and Tribal governments.''.

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. 5) State, local, territorial, and Tribal entities should have the option, without being coerced or required, to adopt and use important information, infrastructure, capabilities, and services from the Federal Government if such offerings are made to benefit taxpayers and the constituents served by those offerings. (3) Territorial government.--The term ``territorial government'' has the meaning given the term in section 5 of PROMESA (48 U.S.C. 2104). ( 4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). (a) In General.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. ( OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. ( b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. AUTHORITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES. ( ``(b) Authority To Provide Services to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments.--In addition to any authorities provided to the Administrator in this title or any other title of the United States Code, the Administrator may provide specialized or technical services described in section 6505 of title 31 on a reimbursable or non- reimbursable basis to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b).

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. 5) State, local, territorial, and Tribal entities should have the option, without being coerced or required, to adopt and use important information, infrastructure, capabilities, and services from the Federal Government if such offerings are made to benefit taxpayers and the constituents served by those offerings. (3) Territorial government.--The term ``territorial government'' has the meaning given the term in section 5 of PROMESA (48 U.S.C. 2104). ( 4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). (a) In General.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. ( OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. ( b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. AUTHORITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES. ( ``(b) Authority To Provide Services to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments.--In addition to any authorities provided to the Administrator in this title or any other title of the United States Code, the Administrator may provide specialized or technical services described in section 6505 of title 31 on a reimbursable or non- reimbursable basis to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b).

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. 3) While the United States remains, as it always shall, a Federal system, when Congress makes sustained and significant investments in inherently governmental functions, Congress must seek to ensure that arbitrary restrictions are not in place that encourage other instances of waste, fraud, and abuse by allowing government agencies at all levels to create bespoke, independent systems, studies, and development projects in an independent and uncoordinated manner. (4) In respecting the leadership and ingenuity of the private sector, Congress must not allow agencies at various levels of government to operate in completely independent silos, especially when Federal benefits and programs are being administered at the State, local, territorial, and Tribal levels, which, in doing so, requires far greater taxpayer resources to be spent developing and maintaining systems, programs, projects, and other services that can be better delivered and managed cooperatively between jurisdictions. ( 2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of title 31, United States Code. ( (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). SPECIALIZED OR TECHNICAL SERVICES. a) In General.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. ( a) Guidance Required by the Director.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue guidance implementing section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. AUTHORITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES. ( ``(b) Authority To Provide Services to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments.--In addition to any authorities provided to the Administrator in this title or any other title of the United States Code, the Administrator may provide specialized or technical services described in section 6505 of title 31 on a reimbursable or non- reimbursable basis to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b). (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for title 40, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 323 the following: ``324. Support for State, local, territorial and Tribal governments.''.

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. 5) State, local, territorial, and Tribal entities should have the option, without being coerced or required, to adopt and use important information, infrastructure, capabilities, and services from the Federal Government if such offerings are made to benefit taxpayers and the constituents served by those offerings. (3) Territorial government.--The term ``territorial government'' has the meaning given the term in section 5 of PROMESA (48 U.S.C. 2104). ( 4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). (a) In General.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. ( OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. ( b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. AUTHORITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES. ( ``(b) Authority To Provide Services to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments.--In addition to any authorities provided to the Administrator in this title or any other title of the United States Code, the Administrator may provide specialized or technical services described in section 6505 of title 31 on a reimbursable or non- reimbursable basis to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b).

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. 3) While the United States remains, as it always shall, a Federal system, when Congress makes sustained and significant investments in inherently governmental functions, Congress must seek to ensure that arbitrary restrictions are not in place that encourage other instances of waste, fraud, and abuse by allowing government agencies at all levels to create bespoke, independent systems, studies, and development projects in an independent and uncoordinated manner. (4) In respecting the leadership and ingenuity of the private sector, Congress must not allow agencies at various levels of government to operate in completely independent silos, especially when Federal benefits and programs are being administered at the State, local, territorial, and Tribal levels, which, in doing so, requires far greater taxpayer resources to be spent developing and maintaining systems, programs, projects, and other services that can be better delivered and managed cooperatively between jurisdictions. ( 2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 102 of title 31, United States Code. ( (4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). SPECIALIZED OR TECHNICAL SERVICES. a) In General.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. ( a) Guidance Required by the Director.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue guidance implementing section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. AUTHORITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES. ( ``(b) Authority To Provide Services to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments.--In addition to any authorities provided to the Administrator in this title or any other title of the United States Code, the Administrator may provide specialized or technical services described in section 6505 of title 31 on a reimbursable or non- reimbursable basis to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b). (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for title 40, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 323 the following: ``324. Support for State, local, territorial and Tribal governments.''.

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. 5) State, local, territorial, and Tribal entities should have the option, without being coerced or required, to adopt and use important information, infrastructure, capabilities, and services from the Federal Government if such offerings are made to benefit taxpayers and the constituents served by those offerings. (3) Territorial government.--The term ``territorial government'' has the meaning given the term in section 5 of PROMESA (48 U.S.C. 2104). ( 4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). (a) In General.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. ( OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET GUIDANCE. ( b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every year thereafter, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Reform of the House of Representatives a report on actions and activities taken by executive agencies pursuant to section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, as amended by section 4 of this Act. c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. AUTHORITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES. ( ``(b) Authority To Provide Services to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments.--In addition to any authorities provided to the Administrator in this title or any other title of the United States Code, the Administrator may provide specialized or technical services described in section 6505 of title 31 on a reimbursable or non- reimbursable basis to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b).

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. 4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). a) In General.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. ( c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b). (

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. ( ``(b) Authority To Provide Services to State, Local, Territorial, and Tribal Governments.--In addition to any authorities provided to the Administrator in this title or any other title of the United States Code, the Administrator may provide specialized or technical services described in section 6505 of title 31 on a reimbursable or non- reimbursable basis to a State, local, territorial, or Tribal government. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b).

To improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending, and for other purposes. 4) Tribal government.--The term ``Tribal government'' means the recognized governing body of any Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, community, component band, or component reservation, individually identified (including parenthetically) in the list published most recently as of the date of enactment of this paragraph pursuant to section 104 of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 5131). a) In General.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, shall publish a strategic plan to improve cooperation between and support greater harmonization, effectiveness, and the reduction of burdens and costs between the Federal Government and State, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. b) Rescission of Current Guidance by the Director.--Upon issuance of the guidance required by subsection (a), the Director shall rescind Office of Management and Budget Circular A-97, dated August 29, 1969. ( c) Format.--The report required under subsection (a) may be published in a machine readable format on a website chosen by the Director. ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Administrator is authorized to use monies deposited into or otherwise made available to funds authorized under this chapter to provide the services described in subsection (b). (

H.R.2141

Transportation and Public Works

Motorcyclist Advisory Council Reauthorization Act This bill provides statutory authority for the establishment of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council whose duties are to advise the Department of Transportation on transportation issues of concern to motorcyclists, including (1) barrier design; (2) road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (3) the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, 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 ``Motorcyclist Advisory Council Reauthorization Act''. SEC. 2. MOTORCYCLIST ADVISORY COUNCIL. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). (b) Duties.-- (1) Advising.--The Council shall advise the Secretary, the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration on transportation issues of concern to motorcyclists, including-- (A) barrier design; (B) road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (C) the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies. (2) Biennial council report.-- (A) In general.--The Council shall submit a report to the Secretary containing the Council's recommendations on the issues described in paragraph (1). (B) Timing.--Not later than October 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Council is established, and by every 2nd October 31 thereafter, the Council shall submit the report described in subparagraph (A). (c) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Council shall be comprised of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) Five experts from State or local government on highway engineering issues, including-- (i) barrier design; (ii) road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent transportation systems. (B) One State or local traffic and safety engineer, design engineer, or other transportation department official who is a motorcyclist. (C) One representative from a national association of State transportation officials. (D) One representative from a national motorcyclist association. (E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. (F) One representative from a national motorcycle manufacturing association. (G) One representative from a motorcycle manufacturing company headquartered in the United States. (H) One roadway safety data expert on crash testing and analysis. (I) One member of a national safety organization that represents the traffic safety systems industry. (2) Duration.-- (A) Term.--Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), each member shall serve one term of 2 years. (B) Additional terms.--If a successor is not designated for a member before the expiration of the term the member is serving, the member may serve another term. (C) Appointment of replacements.--If a member resigns before serving a full 2-year term, the Secretary may appoint a replacement for such member to serve the remaining portion such term. A member may continue to serve after resignation until a successor has been appointed. A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (3) Compensation.--Members shall serve without compensation. (d) Termination.--The Council shall terminate 6 years after the date of its establishment. SEC. 3. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. (a) Accept or Reject Recommendation.-- (1) Determination.--The Secretary shall determine whether to accept or reject a recommendation contained in a Council report. (2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. (B) Under consideration.--The Secretary may state in a report submitted under this section that a recommendation is under consideration. If the Secretary so states, the Secretary shall accept or reject the recommendation in the next report submitted under this section. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (B) The Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (D) The Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (E) The Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. (2) Contents.--A report submitted under this subsection shall include-- (A) a list containing-- (i) each recommendation contained in the Council report described in paragraph (1); and (ii) each recommendation stated as under consideration in the previous report submitted under this subsection; and (B) for each such recommendation, whether it is accepted, rejected, or under consideration by the Secretary. (c) Administrative and Technical Support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support, staff, and technical assistance to the Council as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Council report.--The term ``Council report'' means the report described in section 2(b)(2). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. <all>

Motorcyclist Advisory Council Reauthorization Act

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes.

Motorcyclist Advisory Council Reauthorization Act

Rep. Gallagher, Mike

R

WI

This bill provides statutory authority for the establishment of the Motorcyclist Advisory Council whose duties are to advise the Department of Transportation on transportation issues of concern to motorcyclists, including (1) barrier design; (2) road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (3) the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Motorcyclist Advisory Council Reauthorization Act''. MOTORCYCLIST ADVISORY COUNCIL. (B) Timing.--Not later than October 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Council is established, and by every 2nd October 31 thereafter, the Council shall submit the report described in subparagraph (A). (c) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Council shall be comprised of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) Five experts from State or local government on highway engineering issues, including-- (i) barrier design; (ii) road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent transportation systems. (B) One State or local traffic and safety engineer, design engineer, or other transportation department official who is a motorcyclist. (D) One representative from a national motorcyclist association. (E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. (G) One representative from a motorcycle manufacturing company headquartered in the United States. (H) One roadway safety data expert on crash testing and analysis. (I) One member of a national safety organization that represents the traffic safety systems industry. (C) Appointment of replacements.--If a member resigns before serving a full 2-year term, the Secretary may appoint a replacement for such member to serve the remaining portion such term. A member may continue to serve after resignation until a successor has been appointed. A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (3) Compensation.--Members shall serve without compensation. (d) Termination.--The Council shall terminate 6 years after the date of its establishment. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. (a) Accept or Reject Recommendation.-- (1) Determination.--The Secretary shall determine whether to accept or reject a recommendation contained in a Council report. (B) Under consideration.--The Secretary may state in a report submitted under this section that a recommendation is under consideration. (B) The Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (D) The Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Contents.--A report submitted under this subsection shall include-- (A) a list containing-- (i) each recommendation contained in the Council report described in paragraph (1); and (ii) each recommendation stated as under consideration in the previous report submitted under this subsection; and (B) for each such recommendation, whether it is accepted, rejected, or under consideration by the Secretary. (c) Administrative and Technical Support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support, staff, and technical assistance to the Council as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Motorcyclist Advisory Council Reauthorization Act''. MOTORCYCLIST ADVISORY COUNCIL. (B) Timing.--Not later than October 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Council is established, and by every 2nd October 31 thereafter, the Council shall submit the report described in subparagraph (A). (c) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Council shall be comprised of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) Five experts from State or local government on highway engineering issues, including-- (i) barrier design; (ii) road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent transportation systems. (D) One representative from a national motorcyclist association. (G) One representative from a motorcycle manufacturing company headquartered in the United States. (H) One roadway safety data expert on crash testing and analysis. (I) One member of a national safety organization that represents the traffic safety systems industry. (C) Appointment of replacements.--If a member resigns before serving a full 2-year term, the Secretary may appoint a replacement for such member to serve the remaining portion such term. A member may continue to serve after resignation until a successor has been appointed. A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (3) Compensation.--Members shall serve without compensation. (d) Termination.--The Council shall terminate 6 years after the date of its establishment. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. (a) Accept or Reject Recommendation.-- (1) Determination.--The Secretary shall determine whether to accept or reject a recommendation contained in a Council report. (B) Under consideration.--The Secretary may state in a report submitted under this section that a recommendation is under consideration. (C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (D) The Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (c) Administrative and Technical Support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support, staff, and technical assistance to the Council as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, 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 ``Motorcyclist Advisory Council Reauthorization Act''. MOTORCYCLIST ADVISORY COUNCIL. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). (b) Duties.-- (1) Advising.--The Council shall advise the Secretary, the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration on transportation issues of concern to motorcyclists, including-- (A) barrier design; (B) road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (C) the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies. (B) Timing.--Not later than October 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Council is established, and by every 2nd October 31 thereafter, the Council shall submit the report described in subparagraph (A). (c) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Council shall be comprised of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) Five experts from State or local government on highway engineering issues, including-- (i) barrier design; (ii) road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent transportation systems. (B) One State or local traffic and safety engineer, design engineer, or other transportation department official who is a motorcyclist. (D) One representative from a national motorcyclist association. (E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. (F) One representative from a national motorcycle manufacturing association. (G) One representative from a motorcycle manufacturing company headquartered in the United States. (H) One roadway safety data expert on crash testing and analysis. (I) One member of a national safety organization that represents the traffic safety systems industry. (2) Duration.-- (A) Term.--Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), each member shall serve one term of 2 years. (B) Additional terms.--If a successor is not designated for a member before the expiration of the term the member is serving, the member may serve another term. (C) Appointment of replacements.--If a member resigns before serving a full 2-year term, the Secretary may appoint a replacement for such member to serve the remaining portion such term. A member may continue to serve after resignation until a successor has been appointed. A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (3) Compensation.--Members shall serve without compensation. (d) Termination.--The Council shall terminate 6 years after the date of its establishment. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. (a) Accept or Reject Recommendation.-- (1) Determination.--The Secretary shall determine whether to accept or reject a recommendation contained in a Council report. (2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. (B) Under consideration.--The Secretary may state in a report submitted under this section that a recommendation is under consideration. If the Secretary so states, the Secretary shall accept or reject the recommendation in the next report submitted under this section. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (B) The Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (D) The Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (2) Contents.--A report submitted under this subsection shall include-- (A) a list containing-- (i) each recommendation contained in the Council report described in paragraph (1); and (ii) each recommendation stated as under consideration in the previous report submitted under this subsection; and (B) for each such recommendation, whether it is accepted, rejected, or under consideration by the Secretary. (c) Administrative and Technical Support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support, staff, and technical assistance to the Council as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, 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 ``Motorcyclist Advisory Council Reauthorization Act''. SEC. 2. MOTORCYCLIST ADVISORY COUNCIL. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). (b) Duties.-- (1) Advising.--The Council shall advise the Secretary, the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration on transportation issues of concern to motorcyclists, including-- (A) barrier design; (B) road design, construction, and maintenance practices; and (C) the architecture and implementation of intelligent transportation system technologies. (2) Biennial council report.-- (A) In general.--The Council shall submit a report to the Secretary containing the Council's recommendations on the issues described in paragraph (1). (B) Timing.--Not later than October 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Council is established, and by every 2nd October 31 thereafter, the Council shall submit the report described in subparagraph (A). (c) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Council shall be comprised of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) Five experts from State or local government on highway engineering issues, including-- (i) barrier design; (ii) road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent transportation systems. (B) One State or local traffic and safety engineer, design engineer, or other transportation department official who is a motorcyclist. (C) One representative from a national association of State transportation officials. (D) One representative from a national motorcyclist association. (E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. (F) One representative from a national motorcycle manufacturing association. (G) One representative from a motorcycle manufacturing company headquartered in the United States. (H) One roadway safety data expert on crash testing and analysis. (I) One member of a national safety organization that represents the traffic safety systems industry. (2) Duration.-- (A) Term.--Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C), each member shall serve one term of 2 years. (B) Additional terms.--If a successor is not designated for a member before the expiration of the term the member is serving, the member may serve another term. (C) Appointment of replacements.--If a member resigns before serving a full 2-year term, the Secretary may appoint a replacement for such member to serve the remaining portion such term. A member may continue to serve after resignation until a successor has been appointed. A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. (3) Compensation.--Members shall serve without compensation. (d) Termination.--The Council shall terminate 6 years after the date of its establishment. SEC. 3. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. (a) Accept or Reject Recommendation.-- (1) Determination.--The Secretary shall determine whether to accept or reject a recommendation contained in a Council report. (2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. (B) Under consideration.--The Secretary may state in a report submitted under this section that a recommendation is under consideration. If the Secretary so states, the Secretary shall accept or reject the recommendation in the next report submitted under this section. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (B) The Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate. (C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. (D) The Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (E) The Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. (2) Contents.--A report submitted under this subsection shall include-- (A) a list containing-- (i) each recommendation contained in the Council report described in paragraph (1); and (ii) each recommendation stated as under consideration in the previous report submitted under this subsection; and (B) for each such recommendation, whether it is accepted, rejected, or under consideration by the Secretary. (c) Administrative and Technical Support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support, staff, and technical assistance to the Council as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Council report.--The term ``Council report'' means the report described in section 2(b)(2). (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). ( (c) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Council shall be comprised of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) Five experts from State or local government on highway engineering issues, including-- (i) barrier design; (ii) road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent transportation systems. ( B) One State or local traffic and safety engineer, design engineer, or other transportation department official who is a motorcyclist. ( E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. ( A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ( 2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. ( b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( (2) Contents.--A report submitted under this subsection shall include-- (A) a list containing-- (i) each recommendation contained in the Council report described in paragraph (1); and (ii) each recommendation stated as under consideration in the previous report submitted under this subsection; and (B) for each such recommendation, whether it is accepted, rejected, or under consideration by the Secretary. ( 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. MOTORCYCLIST ADVISORY COUNCIL. ( a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). ( E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. ( (B) Additional terms.--If a successor is not designated for a member before the expiration of the term the member is serving, the member may serve another term. ( 2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. ( b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. ( (c) Administrative and Technical Support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support, staff, and technical assistance to the Council as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Council report.--The term ``Council report'' means the report described in section 2(b)(2). (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. MOTORCYCLIST ADVISORY COUNCIL. ( a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). ( E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. ( (B) Additional terms.--If a successor is not designated for a member before the expiration of the term the member is serving, the member may serve another term. ( 2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. ( b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. ( (c) Administrative and Technical Support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support, staff, and technical assistance to the Council as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Council report.--The term ``Council report'' means the report described in section 2(b)(2). (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). ( (c) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Council shall be comprised of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) Five experts from State or local government on highway engineering issues, including-- (i) barrier design; (ii) road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent transportation systems. ( B) One State or local traffic and safety engineer, design engineer, or other transportation department official who is a motorcyclist. ( E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. ( A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ( 2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. ( b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( (2) Contents.--A report submitted under this subsection shall include-- (A) a list containing-- (i) each recommendation contained in the Council report described in paragraph (1); and (ii) each recommendation stated as under consideration in the previous report submitted under this subsection; and (B) for each such recommendation, whether it is accepted, rejected, or under consideration by the Secretary. ( 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. MOTORCYCLIST ADVISORY COUNCIL. ( a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). ( E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. ( (B) Additional terms.--If a successor is not designated for a member before the expiration of the term the member is serving, the member may serve another term. ( 2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. ( b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. ( (c) Administrative and Technical Support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support, staff, and technical assistance to the Council as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Council report.--The term ``Council report'' means the report described in section 2(b)(2). (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). ( (c) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Council shall be comprised of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) Five experts from State or local government on highway engineering issues, including-- (i) barrier design; (ii) road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent transportation systems. ( B) One State or local traffic and safety engineer, design engineer, or other transportation department official who is a motorcyclist. ( E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. ( A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ( 2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. ( b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( (2) Contents.--A report submitted under this subsection shall include-- (A) a list containing-- (i) each recommendation contained in the Council report described in paragraph (1); and (ii) each recommendation stated as under consideration in the previous report submitted under this subsection; and (B) for each such recommendation, whether it is accepted, rejected, or under consideration by the Secretary. ( 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. MOTORCYCLIST ADVISORY COUNCIL. ( a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). ( E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. ( (B) Additional terms.--If a successor is not designated for a member before the expiration of the term the member is serving, the member may serve another term. ( 2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. ( b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. ( (c) Administrative and Technical Support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support, staff, and technical assistance to the Council as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Council report.--The term ``Council report'' means the report described in section 2(b)(2). (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). ( (c) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Council shall be comprised of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) Five experts from State or local government on highway engineering issues, including-- (i) barrier design; (ii) road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent transportation systems. ( B) One State or local traffic and safety engineer, design engineer, or other transportation department official who is a motorcyclist. ( E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. ( A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ( 2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. ( b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( (2) Contents.--A report submitted under this subsection shall include-- (A) a list containing-- (i) each recommendation contained in the Council report described in paragraph (1); and (ii) each recommendation stated as under consideration in the previous report submitted under this subsection; and (B) for each such recommendation, whether it is accepted, rejected, or under consideration by the Secretary. ( 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation.

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. MOTORCYCLIST ADVISORY COUNCIL. ( a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). ( E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. ( (B) Additional terms.--If a successor is not designated for a member before the expiration of the term the member is serving, the member may serve another term. ( 2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. ( b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( C) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. ( (c) Administrative and Technical Support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support, staff, and technical assistance to the Council as the Secretary determines to be necessary for the Council to carry out its duties. In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) Council report.--The term ``Council report'' means the report described in section 2(b)(2). (

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council, and for other purposes. a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a Motorcyclist Advisory Council (in this section referred to as the ``Council''). ( (c) Membership.-- (1) In general.--The Council shall be comprised of 13 members appointed by the Secretary as follows: (A) Five experts from State or local government on highway engineering issues, including-- (i) barrier design; (ii) road design, construction, and maintenance; or (iii) intelligent transportation systems. ( B) One State or local traffic and safety engineer, design engineer, or other transportation department official who is a motorcyclist. ( E) One representative from a national motorcyclist foundation. ( A vacancy in the Council shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made. ( 2) Timing.-- (A) Accept or reject.--The Secretary shall indicate in each report submitted under this section the Secretary's acceptance or rejection of each recommendation listed in such report. ( b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the Secretary receives a Council report, the Secretary shall submit a report to the following: (A) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. ( (2) Contents.--A report submitted under this subsection shall include-- (A) a list containing-- (i) each recommendation contained in the Council report described in paragraph (1); and (ii) each recommendation stated as under consideration in the previous report submitted under this subsection; and (B) for each such recommendation, whether it is accepted, rejected, or under consideration by the Secretary. ( 2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Transportation.

H.R.4495

Housing and Community Development

Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021 This bill establishes a grant program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development for states and other entities to provide qualifying assistance to certain first-time, first-generation home buyers in purchasing their first homes. Qualifying assistance includes assistance for mortgage down payments, mortgage closing costs, reduction of mortgage interest rates, subsidies for shared equity homes, or for certain preoccupancy modifications to a home to accommodate persons with disabilities. The bill also establishes grant requirements regarding home buyer income, types of housing, homeowner occupancy, types of mortgages, and home buyer counseling.

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in 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 ``Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FIRST-GENERATION DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE DOWNPAYMENT PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall carry out a program under this Act to provide grants to States and eligible entities to provide financial assistance under this Act to first-generation homebuyers to assist them with acquiring owner- occupied primary residences. (b) Allocation.--After reserving amounts as required under sections 6(d) and 8(b), any remaining amounts made available to carry out this Act shall be allocated as follows: (1) States.--75 percent of such amounts shall be allocated among States in accordance with a formula established by the Secretary, which shall take into consideration-- (A) adult population size (excluding existing homeowners); (B) median area home prices; and (C) racial disparities in homeownership rates. (2) Eligible entities.--25 percent of such amounts shall be made available only to eligible entities on a competitive basis. (c) Assistance.--Amounts from a grant under this Act shall be used only to provide assistance-- (1) on behalf of a qualified homebuyer; and (2) for-- (A) costs in connection with the acquisition, involving an eligible mortgage loan, of an eligible home, including downpayment costs, closing costs, and costs to reduce the rates of interest on eligible mortgage loans; (B) for subsidies to make shared equity homes affordable to eligible homebuyers by discounting the price for which the home will be sold and to preserve the home's affordability for subsequent eligible buyers; and (C) for pre-occupancy home modifications required to accommodate qualified homebuyers or members of their household with disabilities. (d) Amount.--A grant of assistance under this Act-- (1) may be provided on behalf of any qualified homebuyer only once; and (2) may not exceed $20,000, or $25,000 in the case of a qualified homebuyer who is a socially and economically disadvantaged individual, except that the Secretary may increase such maximum limitation amounts in the case of qualified homebuyers acquiring residences located in high-cost areas, as determined based on median home prices or prices of residences under a shared equity homeownership program. (e) Layering of Assistance.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided on behalf of a qualified homebuyer who is receiving assistance from other sources, including other State, Federal, local, private, public, and nonprofit sources, for acquisition of an eligible home. (f) State Administration.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall require that each State receiving grant amounts under this Act administer the program to provide assistance with such amounts through the State housing finance agency for the State or such other housing agency of the State as the Secretary finds appropriate, except that any such agency may, at the option of the agency, contract with a nonprofit entity, including a housing counseling agency approved by the Secretary, to administer such assistance. (2) Affirmatively furthering fair housing.--For a State to be eligible for a grant under this Act, the State shall be in compliance with the Secretary's regulations implementing the requirement under section 808(e)(5) of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(5)) to affirmatively further fair housing. (3) Prohibition of priority.--In selecting qualified homebuyers for assistance with grant amounts under this Act, a State or eligible entity may not provide any priority or preference for homebuyers who are acquiring eligible homes with a mortgage loan made, insured, guaranteed, or otherwise assisted by the State housing finance agency for the State, any other housing agency of the State, or an eligible entity when applicable. (g) Reallocation of State Amounts.--The Secretary shall reallocate any grant funds under this Act allocated for a fiscal year that remain unused at the end of such fiscal year among States and eligible entities that demonstrate to the Secretary the capacity to expend such amounts and that are satisfactorily meeting the goals of the program under this Act, as determined by the Secretary. (h) Uniformity and Program Standardization.--The Secretary shall establish a uniform set of requirements to which each State and eligible entity receiving grant amounts under this Act shall comply. SEC. 3. QUALIFIED HOMEBUYERS. (a) Requirements.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only on behalf of a homebuyer who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Income.--The household of the homebuyer has an income that does not exceed-- (A) 120 percent of median income for the area (as determined by the Secretary) within which-- (i) the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance is located; or (ii) the place of residence of the homebuyer is located; or (B) in the case of a homebuyer acquiring an eligible home that is located in a high-cost area. as determined by the Secretary, 180 percent of the median income for the area within which the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance is located; and (2) First-time homebuyer.--The homebuyer, as self-attested by the homebuyer, is a first-time homebuyer, as such term is defined in section 92.2 of the Secretary's regulations (24 C.F.R. 92.2), except that for purposes of this subsection the reference in such section 92.2 to the American Dream Downpayment Initiative shall be considered to refer to the program under this Act. (3) First-generation homebuyer.--The homebuyer is, as self- attested by the homebuyer-- (A) an individual-- (i) whose parents or legal guardians do not have any present residential ownership interest in any State; and (ii) whose spouse, or domestic partner, and each member of whose household has not, during the 3-year period ending upon acquisition of the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance, had any present ownership interest in a principal residence in any State; or (B) an individual who has at any time been placed in foster care. (b) Reliance on Borrower Attestations.--No creditor shall be subject to liability, including monetary penalties or requirements to indemnify a Federal agency or repurchase a loan that has been sold or securitized, for the provision of downpayment assistance under this Act to a borrower who does not meet the eligibility requirements if the creditor does so in good faith reliance on borrower attestations of eligibility required by this Act or regulation. SEC. 4. ELIGIBLE HOMES. (a) In General.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition by a qualified homebuyer of a residential property that-- (1) consists of 1 to 4 dwelling units; and (2) will be occupied by the qualified homebuyer, in accordance with such assurances and commitments as the Secretary shall require, as the primary residence of the homebuyer, subject to section 3. (b) Repayment of Assistance.-- (1) Requirement.--The Secretary shall require that, if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act fails or ceases to occupy the property acquired using such assistance as the primary residence of the homebuyer, except in the case of assistance is provided in connection with the purchase of a primary residence through a shared equity homeownership program, the homebuyer shall repay to the Secretary-- (A) 100 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences before the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on the date of acquisition; (B) 80 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 24-month period beginning on such date of acquisition; (C) 60 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 24-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 36-month period beginning on such date of acquisition; (D) 40 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 36-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 48-month period beginning on such date of acquisition; and (E) 20 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 48-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition. (2) Limitation.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act experiences an unforeseen hardship, such as death or military deployment, or sells the property acquired with such assistance before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition and the capital gains from such sale are less than the amount the homebuyer is required to repay the Secretary under paragraph (1), the homebuyer shall not be liable to the Secretary for repayment of the amount of such shortage. (c) Community Land Trusts and Shared Equity Homeownership Programs.--If assistance from grant amounts under this Act are provided in connection with an eligible home made available through a community land trust or shared equity homeownership program, such assistance shall remain in the community land trust or shared equity property upon transfer of the property to keep the home affordable to the next eligible community land trust or shared equity homebuyer. SEC. 5. ELIGIBLE MORTGAGE LOANS. Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition of an eligible home involving a residential mortgage loan that-- (1) meets the underwriting requirements and dollar amount limitations for acquisition by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; (2) is made, insured, or guaranteed under title II of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq.) or title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1471 et seq.); (3) is a qualified mortgage, as such term is defined in section 129C(b)(2) of the Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. 1639c(b)(2)); (4) is made, insured, or guaranteed under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; or (5) is guaranteed under section 184 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. 1715z-13a). SEC. 6. HOUSING COUNSELING REQUIREMENT. (a) In General.--Except as provided pursuant to section 3, assistance with grant amounts under this Act may not be provided on behalf of qualified homebuyer unless such homebuyer has completed a program of counseling with respect to the responsibilities and financial management involved in homeownership before entering into a sales purchase agreement or loan application, except as provided under subsection (c), as the Secretary shall require, provided through a counseling agency approved by the Secretary. Such program may be delivered virtually, by telephone, or any other method the Secretary determines acceptable and shall include providing information on fair housing rights and on the availability of post-purchase housing counseling opportunities and instruction on how to file a fair housing complaint. (b) Alternative Requirement.--The Secretary shall provide that if a qualified homebuyer is unable to complete the requirement under subsection (a) within 30 days due to housing counseling agency capacity issues, a State or eligible entity may allow such qualified homebuyer to complete alternative homebuyer education to fulfill the requirement under subsection (a), including homebuyer education that is provided through an online platform, and such qualified homebuyer shall be made aware of the availability of post-purchase housing counseling opportunities. (c) Referral Upon Mortgage Denial.--The Secretary shall require that any qualified homebuyer who has completed a counseling program referred to in subsection (a) or alternative requirement pursuant to subsection (b), who receives a commitment for assistance with grant amounts under this Act and who applies for an eligible mortgage loan for acquisition of an eligible home and is denied such mortgage loan, shall be referred to a counseling agency described in subsection (a) for counseling relating to such denial and for re-qualification. An eligible homebuyer may be re-qualified at least one additional time in a calendar year, or more as determined by the Secretary. (d) Funding.--Of any amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall use not less than 5 percent for costs of providing counseling referred to in subsection (a). SEC. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. Of any grant amounts under this Act received by a State or eligible entity, the State or eligible entity may use not more than 5 percent for administrative costs of and training for carrying out the program of the State or eligible entity to provide assistance with such grant amounts. SEC. 8. REPORTS. (a) In General.--For each fiscal year during which the Secretary makes grants under this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress, and make publicly available online in an easily accessible location on the website of the Department, a report that shall include-- (1) demographic information regarding applicants for and recipients of assistance provided pursuant to this Act, including race, ethnicity, and gender; (2) information regarding the types and amount of assistance provided, including downpayment assistance, assistance with closing costs, and assistance to reduce mortgage loan interest rates; (3) information regarding properties acquired using such assistance, including location, property value, property type, and first mortgage type and investor. All data shall be disaggregated by zip code or census tract level, whichever is most feasible, and demographic information, including race, ethnicity, and gender, and any other data points the Secretary deems appropriate especially to observe equitable outcomes to ensure the program is affirmatively furthering fair housing. (b) Capacity Building.--Of any amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall use not more than 1 percent to assist States and eligible entities to develop capacity to meet the reporting requirements under subsection (a). The Secretary shall encourage States and eligible entities to consult with community-based and nonprofit organizations that have as their mission to advance fair housing and fair lending. (c) Privacy Requirements.-- (1) In general.--Each State and eligible entity that receives a grant under this Act shall establish data privacy and security requirements for the information described in subsection (a) that-- (A) include appropriate measures to ensure that the privacy of the individuals and households is protected; (B) provide that the information, including any personally identifiable information, is collected and used only for the purpose of submitting reports under subsection (a); and (C) provide confidentiality protections for data collected about any individuals who are survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or stalking. (2) Statistical research.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary-- (i) may provide full and unredacted information provided under subsection (a), including personally identifiable information, for statistical research purposes in accordance with existing law; and (ii) may collect and make available for statistical research, at the census tract level, information collected under paragraph (1). (B) Application of privacy requirements.--A recipient of information under subparagraph (A) shall establish for such information the data privacy and security requirements described in paragraph (1). SEC. 9. COMPELLING INTEREST STUDY. The Secretary and the Attorney General shall survey and compile evidence to determine whether or not there is a sufficient history of discrimination in housing and the appropriate remedy to redress such historic discrimination. The Secretary shall make conclusions and recommendations based on the evidence and provide States and eligible entities granted awards under this Act an opportunity to modify their programs for assistance under this Act according to such recommendations. SEC. 10. DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this Act, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Affirmatively further fair housing.--The term ``affirmatively further fair housing'' has the same meaning as defined by the Secretary to implement section 808(e)(5) of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(5)). (2) Community land trust.--The term ``community land trust''' means a nonprofit organization or State or local governments or instrumentalities that-- (A) use a ground lease or deed covenant with an affordability period of at least 30 years or more to-- (i) make homeownership units affordable to households; and (ii) stipulate a preemptive option to purchase the affordable homeownership units so that the affordability of the units is preserved for successive income-eligible households; and (B) monitor properties to ensure affordability is preserved. (3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) a minority depository institution, as such term is defined in section 308 of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (12 U.S.C. 1463 note); (B) a community development financial institution, as such term is defined in section 103 of the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 (12 U.S.C. 4702), that is certified by the Secretary of the Treasury and targets services to minority and low-income populations and provides services in neighborhoods having high concentrations of minority and low-income populations; and (C) any other nonprofit, mission-driven entity that the Secretary finds targets services to minority and low-income populations and provides services in neighborhoods having high concentrations of minority and low-income populations. (4) Eligible home.--The term ``eligible home'' means a residential dwelling, including a unit in a condominium or cooperative project or a manufactured housing unit, that meets the requirements of section 4. (5) Eligible mortgage loan.--The term ``eligible mortgage loan'' means a residential mortgage loan that meets the requirements of section 5. (6) Qualified homebuyer.--The term ``qualified homebuyer'' means a homebuyer who meets the requirements of section 3, and includes homebuyers consisting of multiple individuals, co- purchasers, and multi-member households. (7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (8) Shared equity homeownership program.-- (A) In general.--The term ``shared equity homeownership program'' means affordable homeownership preservation through a resale restriction program administered by a community land trust, other nonprofit organization, or State or local government or instrumentalities. (B) Affordability requirements.--Any such program under subparagraph (A) shall-- (i) provide affordable homeownership opportunities to households; and (ii) utilize a ground lease, deed restriction, subordinate loan, or similar legal mechanism that includes provisions ensuring that the program shall-- (I) maintain the homeownership unit as affordable for subsequent very low-, low-, or moderate-income families for an affordability term of at least 30 years after recordation; (II) apply a resale formula that limits the homeowner's proceeds upon resale; and (III) provide the program administrator or such administrator's assignee a preemptive option to purchase the homeownership unit from the homeowner at resale. (9) Socially and economically disadvantaged individual.-- The term ``socially and economically disadvantaged individual'' means an individual who meets the following requirements: (A) Social disadvantage.-- (i) In general.--The individual is a member of a socially disadvantaged group, whose members have historically been subjected to racial or ethnic discrimination within the United States because of their identity as members of such group without regard to their individual qualities. (ii) Presumption; rebuttal.--An individual identifying as Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian American, or any combination thereof, shall be presumed to be socially disadvantaged for purposes of clause (i). Such presumption may be rebutted by such individual with credible evidence to the contrary. (iii) Burden of proof.--An individual who does not identify as described in clause (ii) shall be required to establish individual social disadvantage for purposes of clause (i) by a preponderance of the evidence. (iv) Rules.--The Secretary may issue regulations as necessary to establish procedures for complying with this subparagraph. (B) Economic disadvantage.--The individual has an income that meets the requirements under section 3(a). (10) State.--The term ``State'' means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and the tribal government of any Indian tribe, as such term is defined in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4103). SEC. 11. REGULATIONS. The Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to implement this Act. SEC. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this Act $100,000,000,000, and any amounts appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended. <all>

Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes.

Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021

Rep. Waters, Maxine

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CA

This bill establishes a grant program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development for states and other entities to provide qualifying assistance to certain first-time, first-generation home buyers in purchasing their first homes. Qualifying assistance includes assistance for mortgage down payments, mortgage closing costs, reduction of mortgage interest rates, subsidies for shared equity homes, or for certain preoccupancy modifications to a home to accommodate persons with disabilities. The bill also establishes grant requirements regarding home buyer income, types of housing, homeowner occupancy, types of mortgages, and home buyer counseling.

2. FIRST-GENERATION DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE DOWNPAYMENT PROGRAM. QUALIFIED HOMEBUYERS. ELIGIBLE HOMES. (a) In General.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition by a qualified homebuyer of a residential property that-- (1) consists of 1 to 4 dwelling units; and (2) will be occupied by the qualified homebuyer, in accordance with such assurances and commitments as the Secretary shall require, as the primary residence of the homebuyer, subject to section 3. (c) Community Land Trusts and Shared Equity Homeownership Programs.--If assistance from grant amounts under this Act are provided in connection with an eligible home made available through a community land trust or shared equity homeownership program, such assistance shall remain in the community land trust or shared equity property upon transfer of the property to keep the home affordable to the next eligible community land trust or shared equity homebuyer. ELIGIBLE MORTGAGE LOANS. Of any grant amounts under this Act received by a State or eligible entity, the State or eligible entity may use not more than 5 percent for administrative costs of and training for carrying out the program of the State or eligible entity to provide assistance with such grant amounts. (7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (B) Economic disadvantage.--The individual has an income that meets the requirements under section 3(a). REGULATIONS. SEC. 12.

2. FIRST-GENERATION DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE DOWNPAYMENT PROGRAM. QUALIFIED HOMEBUYERS. ELIGIBLE HOMES. (a) In General.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition by a qualified homebuyer of a residential property that-- (1) consists of 1 to 4 dwelling units; and (2) will be occupied by the qualified homebuyer, in accordance with such assurances and commitments as the Secretary shall require, as the primary residence of the homebuyer, subject to section 3. (c) Community Land Trusts and Shared Equity Homeownership Programs.--If assistance from grant amounts under this Act are provided in connection with an eligible home made available through a community land trust or shared equity homeownership program, such assistance shall remain in the community land trust or shared equity property upon transfer of the property to keep the home affordable to the next eligible community land trust or shared equity homebuyer. ELIGIBLE MORTGAGE LOANS. Of any grant amounts under this Act received by a State or eligible entity, the State or eligible entity may use not more than 5 percent for administrative costs of and training for carrying out the program of the State or eligible entity to provide assistance with such grant amounts. (7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (B) Economic disadvantage.--The individual has an income that meets the requirements under section 3(a). REGULATIONS. SEC. 12.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FIRST-GENERATION DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE DOWNPAYMENT PROGRAM. (f) State Administration.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall require that each State receiving grant amounts under this Act administer the program to provide assistance with such amounts through the State housing finance agency for the State or such other housing agency of the State as the Secretary finds appropriate, except that any such agency may, at the option of the agency, contract with a nonprofit entity, including a housing counseling agency approved by the Secretary, to administer such assistance. 3608(e)(5)) to affirmatively further fair housing. QUALIFIED HOMEBUYERS. ELIGIBLE HOMES. (a) In General.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition by a qualified homebuyer of a residential property that-- (1) consists of 1 to 4 dwelling units; and (2) will be occupied by the qualified homebuyer, in accordance with such assurances and commitments as the Secretary shall require, as the primary residence of the homebuyer, subject to section 3. (b) Repayment of Assistance.-- (1) Requirement.--The Secretary shall require that, if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act fails or ceases to occupy the property acquired using such assistance as the primary residence of the homebuyer, except in the case of assistance is provided in connection with the purchase of a primary residence through a shared equity homeownership program, the homebuyer shall repay to the Secretary-- (A) 100 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences before the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on the date of acquisition; (B) 80 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 24-month period beginning on such date of acquisition; (C) 60 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 24-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 36-month period beginning on such date of acquisition; (D) 40 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 36-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 48-month period beginning on such date of acquisition; and (E) 20 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 48-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition. (c) Community Land Trusts and Shared Equity Homeownership Programs.--If assistance from grant amounts under this Act are provided in connection with an eligible home made available through a community land trust or shared equity homeownership program, such assistance shall remain in the community land trust or shared equity property upon transfer of the property to keep the home affordable to the next eligible community land trust or shared equity homebuyer. ELIGIBLE MORTGAGE LOANS. 6. HOUSING COUNSELING REQUIREMENT. Of any grant amounts under this Act received by a State or eligible entity, the State or eligible entity may use not more than 5 percent for administrative costs of and training for carrying out the program of the State or eligible entity to provide assistance with such grant amounts. 8. REPORTS. (B) Application of privacy requirements.--A recipient of information under subparagraph (A) shall establish for such information the data privacy and security requirements described in paragraph (1). 9. COMPELLING INTEREST STUDY. 10. DEFINITIONS. 4702), that is certified by the Secretary of the Treasury and targets services to minority and low-income populations and provides services in neighborhoods having high concentrations of minority and low-income populations; and (C) any other nonprofit, mission-driven entity that the Secretary finds targets services to minority and low-income populations and provides services in neighborhoods having high concentrations of minority and low-income populations. (7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (ii) Presumption; rebuttal.--An individual identifying as Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian American, or any combination thereof, shall be presumed to be socially disadvantaged for purposes of clause (i). (B) Economic disadvantage.--The individual has an income that meets the requirements under section 3(a). REGULATIONS. SEC. 12.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FIRST-GENERATION DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE DOWNPAYMENT PROGRAM. (f) State Administration.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall require that each State receiving grant amounts under this Act administer the program to provide assistance with such amounts through the State housing finance agency for the State or such other housing agency of the State as the Secretary finds appropriate, except that any such agency may, at the option of the agency, contract with a nonprofit entity, including a housing counseling agency approved by the Secretary, to administer such assistance. 3608(e)(5)) to affirmatively further fair housing. QUALIFIED HOMEBUYERS. ELIGIBLE HOMES. (a) In General.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition by a qualified homebuyer of a residential property that-- (1) consists of 1 to 4 dwelling units; and (2) will be occupied by the qualified homebuyer, in accordance with such assurances and commitments as the Secretary shall require, as the primary residence of the homebuyer, subject to section 3. (b) Repayment of Assistance.-- (1) Requirement.--The Secretary shall require that, if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act fails or ceases to occupy the property acquired using such assistance as the primary residence of the homebuyer, except in the case of assistance is provided in connection with the purchase of a primary residence through a shared equity homeownership program, the homebuyer shall repay to the Secretary-- (A) 100 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences before the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on the date of acquisition; (B) 80 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 12-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 24-month period beginning on such date of acquisition; (C) 60 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 24-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 36-month period beginning on such date of acquisition; (D) 40 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 36-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 48-month period beginning on such date of acquisition; and (E) 20 percent of the amount of such assistance, if such failure to occupy commences after the expiration of the 48-month period beginning on such date of acquisition but before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition. (c) Community Land Trusts and Shared Equity Homeownership Programs.--If assistance from grant amounts under this Act are provided in connection with an eligible home made available through a community land trust or shared equity homeownership program, such assistance shall remain in the community land trust or shared equity property upon transfer of the property to keep the home affordable to the next eligible community land trust or shared equity homebuyer. ELIGIBLE MORTGAGE LOANS. 1707 et seq.) or title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 6. HOUSING COUNSELING REQUIREMENT. An eligible homebuyer may be re-qualified at least one additional time in a calendar year, or more as determined by the Secretary. Of any grant amounts under this Act received by a State or eligible entity, the State or eligible entity may use not more than 5 percent for administrative costs of and training for carrying out the program of the State or eligible entity to provide assistance with such grant amounts. 8. REPORTS. (2) Statistical research.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary-- (i) may provide full and unredacted information provided under subsection (a), including personally identifiable information, for statistical research purposes in accordance with existing law; and (ii) may collect and make available for statistical research, at the census tract level, information collected under paragraph (1). (B) Application of privacy requirements.--A recipient of information under subparagraph (A) shall establish for such information the data privacy and security requirements described in paragraph (1). 9. COMPELLING INTEREST STUDY. 10. DEFINITIONS. 4702), that is certified by the Secretary of the Treasury and targets services to minority and low-income populations and provides services in neighborhoods having high concentrations of minority and low-income populations; and (C) any other nonprofit, mission-driven entity that the Secretary finds targets services to minority and low-income populations and provides services in neighborhoods having high concentrations of minority and low-income populations. (7) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (9) Socially and economically disadvantaged individual.-- The term ``socially and economically disadvantaged individual'' means an individual who meets the following requirements: (A) Social disadvantage.-- (i) In general.--The individual is a member of a socially disadvantaged group, whose members have historically been subjected to racial or ethnic discrimination within the United States because of their identity as members of such group without regard to their individual qualities. (ii) Presumption; rebuttal.--An individual identifying as Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Asian American, or any combination thereof, shall be presumed to be socially disadvantaged for purposes of clause (i). (B) Economic disadvantage.--The individual has an income that meets the requirements under section 3(a). REGULATIONS. SEC. 12. There is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this Act $100,000,000,000, and any amounts appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended.

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Allocation.--After reserving amounts as required under sections 6(d) and 8(b), any remaining amounts made available to carry out this Act shall be allocated as follows: (1) States.--75 percent of such amounts shall be allocated among States in accordance with a formula established by the Secretary, which shall take into consideration-- (A) adult population size (excluding existing homeowners); (B) median area home prices; and (C) racial disparities in homeownership rates. ( d) Amount.--A grant of assistance under this Act-- (1) may be provided on behalf of any qualified homebuyer only once; and (2) may not exceed $20,000, or $25,000 in the case of a qualified homebuyer who is a socially and economically disadvantaged individual, except that the Secretary may increase such maximum limitation amounts in the case of qualified homebuyers acquiring residences located in high-cost areas, as determined based on median home prices or prices of residences under a shared equity homeownership program. ( e) Layering of Assistance.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided on behalf of a qualified homebuyer who is receiving assistance from other sources, including other State, Federal, local, private, public, and nonprofit sources, for acquisition of an eligible home. (f) State Administration.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall require that each State receiving grant amounts under this Act administer the program to provide assistance with such amounts through the State housing finance agency for the State or such other housing agency of the State as the Secretary finds appropriate, except that any such agency may, at the option of the agency, contract with a nonprofit entity, including a housing counseling agency approved by the Secretary, to administer such assistance. ( 3) Prohibition of priority.--In selecting qualified homebuyers for assistance with grant amounts under this Act, a State or eligible entity may not provide any priority or preference for homebuyers who are acquiring eligible homes with a mortgage loan made, insured, guaranteed, or otherwise assisted by the State housing finance agency for the State, any other housing agency of the State, or an eligible entity when applicable. (g) Reallocation of State Amounts.--The Secretary shall reallocate any grant funds under this Act allocated for a fiscal year that remain unused at the end of such fiscal year among States and eligible entities that demonstrate to the Secretary the capacity to expend such amounts and that are satisfactorily meeting the goals of the program under this Act, as determined by the Secretary. ( a) Requirements.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only on behalf of a homebuyer who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Income.--The household of the homebuyer has an income that does not exceed-- (A) 120 percent of median income for the area (as determined by the Secretary) within which-- (i) the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance is located; or (ii) the place of residence of the homebuyer is located; or (B) in the case of a homebuyer acquiring an eligible home that is located in a high-cost area. as determined by the Secretary, 180 percent of the median income for the area within which the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance is located; and (2) First-time homebuyer.--The homebuyer, as self-attested by the homebuyer, is a first-time homebuyer, as such term is defined in section 92.2 of the Secretary's regulations (24 C.F.R. 92.2), except that for purposes of this subsection the reference in such section 92.2 to the American Dream Downpayment Initiative shall be considered to refer to the program under this Act. ( 3) First-generation homebuyer.--The homebuyer is, as self- attested by the homebuyer-- (A) an individual-- (i) whose parents or legal guardians do not have any present residential ownership interest in any State; and (ii) whose spouse, or domestic partner, and each member of whose household has not, during the 3-year period ending upon acquisition of the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance, had any present ownership interest in a principal residence in any State; or (B) an individual who has at any time been placed in foster care. (b) Reliance on Borrower Attestations.--No creditor shall be subject to liability, including monetary penalties or requirements to indemnify a Federal agency or repurchase a loan that has been sold or securitized, for the provision of downpayment assistance under this Act to a borrower who does not meet the eligibility requirements if the creditor does so in good faith reliance on borrower attestations of eligibility required by this Act or regulation. a) In General.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition by a qualified homebuyer of a residential property that-- (1) consists of 1 to 4 dwelling units; and (2) will be occupied by the qualified homebuyer, in accordance with such assurances and commitments as the Secretary shall require, as the primary residence of the homebuyer, subject to section 3. (2) Limitation.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act experiences an unforeseen hardship, such as death or military deployment, or sells the property acquired with such assistance before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition and the capital gains from such sale are less than the amount the homebuyer is required to repay the Secretary under paragraph (1), the homebuyer shall not be liable to the Secretary for repayment of the amount of such shortage. ( Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition of an eligible home involving a residential mortgage loan that-- (1) meets the underwriting requirements and dollar amount limitations for acquisition by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; (2) is made, insured, or guaranteed under title II of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq.) or title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1471 et seq. ); ( Such program may be delivered virtually, by telephone, or any other method the Secretary determines acceptable and shall include providing information on fair housing rights and on the availability of post-purchase housing counseling opportunities and instruction on how to file a fair housing complaint. (b) Alternative Requirement.--The Secretary shall provide that if a qualified homebuyer is unable to complete the requirement under subsection (a) within 30 days due to housing counseling agency capacity issues, a State or eligible entity may allow such qualified homebuyer to complete alternative homebuyer education to fulfill the requirement under subsection (a), including homebuyer education that is provided through an online platform, and such qualified homebuyer shall be made aware of the availability of post-purchase housing counseling opportunities. ( c) Referral Upon Mortgage Denial.--The Secretary shall require that any qualified homebuyer who has completed a counseling program referred to in subsection (a) or alternative requirement pursuant to subsection (b), who receives a commitment for assistance with grant amounts under this Act and who applies for an eligible mortgage loan for acquisition of an eligible home and is denied such mortgage loan, shall be referred to a counseling agency described in subsection (a) for counseling relating to such denial and for re-qualification. Of any grant amounts under this Act received by a State or eligible entity, the State or eligible entity may use not more than 5 percent for administrative costs of and training for carrying out the program of the State or eligible entity to provide assistance with such grant amounts. All data shall be disaggregated by zip code or census tract level, whichever is most feasible, and demographic information, including race, ethnicity, and gender, and any other data points the Secretary deems appropriate especially to observe equitable outcomes to ensure the program is affirmatively furthering fair housing. ( The Secretary shall encourage States and eligible entities to consult with community-based and nonprofit organizations that have as their mission to advance fair housing and fair lending. ( 2) Statistical research.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary-- (i) may provide full and unredacted information provided under subsection (a), including personally identifiable information, for statistical research purposes in accordance with existing law; and (ii) may collect and make available for statistical research, at the census tract level, information collected under paragraph (1). ( The Secretary shall make conclusions and recommendations based on the evidence and provide States and eligible entities granted awards under this Act an opportunity to modify their programs for assistance under this Act according to such recommendations. For purposes of this Act, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Affirmatively further fair housing.--The term ``affirmatively further fair housing'' has the same meaning as defined by the Secretary to implement section 808(e)(5) of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3608(e)(5)). ( 4702), that is certified by the Secretary of the Treasury and targets services to minority and low-income populations and provides services in neighborhoods having high concentrations of minority and low-income populations; and (C) any other nonprofit, mission-driven entity that the Secretary finds targets services to minority and low-income populations and provides services in neighborhoods having high concentrations of minority and low-income populations. ( 5) Eligible mortgage loan.--The term ``eligible mortgage loan'' means a residential mortgage loan that meets the requirements of section 5. ( 9) Socially and economically disadvantaged individual.-- The term ``socially and economically disadvantaged individual'' means an individual who meets the following requirements: (A) Social disadvantage.-- (i) In general.--The individual is a member of a socially disadvantaged group, whose members have historically been subjected to racial or ethnic discrimination within the United States because of their identity as members of such group without regard to their individual qualities. ( iii) Burden of proof.--An individual who does not identify as described in clause (ii) shall be required to establish individual social disadvantage for purposes of clause (i) by a preponderance of the evidence. (iv) Rules.--The Secretary may issue regulations as necessary to establish procedures for complying with this subparagraph. ( There is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this Act $100,000,000,000, and any amounts appropriated pursuant to this section shall remain available until expended.

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Allocation.--After reserving amounts as required under sections 6(d) and 8(b), any remaining amounts made available to carry out this Act shall be allocated as follows: (1) States.--75 percent of such amounts shall be allocated among States in accordance with a formula established by the Secretary, which shall take into consideration-- (A) adult population size (excluding existing homeowners); (B) median area home prices; and (C) racial disparities in homeownership rates. ( (d) Amount.--A grant of assistance under this Act-- (1) may be provided on behalf of any qualified homebuyer only once; and (2) may not exceed $20,000, or $25,000 in the case of a qualified homebuyer who is a socially and economically disadvantaged individual, except that the Secretary may increase such maximum limitation amounts in the case of qualified homebuyers acquiring residences located in high-cost areas, as determined based on median home prices or prices of residences under a shared equity homeownership program. ( 3) Prohibition of priority.--In selecting qualified homebuyers for assistance with grant amounts under this Act, a State or eligible entity may not provide any priority or preference for homebuyers who are acquiring eligible homes with a mortgage loan made, insured, guaranteed, or otherwise assisted by the State housing finance agency for the State, any other housing agency of the State, or an eligible entity when applicable. (g) Reallocation of State Amounts.--The Secretary shall reallocate any grant funds under this Act allocated for a fiscal year that remain unused at the end of such fiscal year among States and eligible entities that demonstrate to the Secretary the capacity to expend such amounts and that are satisfactorily meeting the goals of the program under this Act, as determined by the Secretary. ( a) Requirements.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only on behalf of a homebuyer who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Income.--The household of the homebuyer has an income that does not exceed-- (A) 120 percent of median income for the area (as determined by the Secretary) within which-- (i) the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance is located; or (ii) the place of residence of the homebuyer is located; or (B) in the case of a homebuyer acquiring an eligible home that is located in a high-cost area. (3) First-generation homebuyer.--The homebuyer is, as self- attested by the homebuyer-- (A) an individual-- (i) whose parents or legal guardians do not have any present residential ownership interest in any State; and (ii) whose spouse, or domestic partner, and each member of whose household has not, during the 3-year period ending upon acquisition of the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance, had any present ownership interest in a principal residence in any State; or (B) an individual who has at any time been placed in foster care. ( b) Reliance on Borrower Attestations.--No creditor shall be subject to liability, including monetary penalties or requirements to indemnify a Federal agency or repurchase a loan that has been sold or securitized, for the provision of downpayment assistance under this Act to a borrower who does not meet the eligibility requirements if the creditor does so in good faith reliance on borrower attestations of eligibility required by this Act or regulation. 2) Limitation.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act experiences an unforeseen hardship, such as death or military deployment, or sells the property acquired with such assistance before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition and the capital gains from such sale are less than the amount the homebuyer is required to repay the Secretary under paragraph (1), the homebuyer shall not be liable to the Secretary for repayment of the amount of such shortage. (c) Community Land Trusts and Shared Equity Homeownership Programs.--If assistance from grant amounts under this Act are provided in connection with an eligible home made available through a community land trust or shared equity homeownership program, such assistance shall remain in the community land trust or shared equity property upon transfer of the property to keep the home affordable to the next eligible community land trust or shared equity homebuyer. Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition of an eligible home involving a residential mortgage loan that-- (1) meets the underwriting requirements and dollar amount limitations for acquisition by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; (2) is made, insured, or guaranteed under title II of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq.) (b) Alternative Requirement.--The Secretary shall provide that if a qualified homebuyer is unable to complete the requirement under subsection (a) within 30 days due to housing counseling agency capacity issues, a State or eligible entity may allow such qualified homebuyer to complete alternative homebuyer education to fulfill the requirement under subsection (a), including homebuyer education that is provided through an online platform, and such qualified homebuyer shall be made aware of the availability of post-purchase housing counseling opportunities. ( c) Referral Upon Mortgage Denial.--The Secretary shall require that any qualified homebuyer who has completed a counseling program referred to in subsection (a) or alternative requirement pursuant to subsection (b), who receives a commitment for assistance with grant amounts under this Act and who applies for an eligible mortgage loan for acquisition of an eligible home and is denied such mortgage loan, shall be referred to a counseling agency described in subsection (a) for counseling relating to such denial and for re-qualification. All data shall be disaggregated by zip code or census tract level, whichever is most feasible, and demographic information, including race, ethnicity, and gender, and any other data points the Secretary deems appropriate especially to observe equitable outcomes to ensure the program is affirmatively furthering fair housing. ( b) Capacity Building.--Of any amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall use not more than 1 percent to assist States and eligible entities to develop capacity to meet the reporting requirements under subsection (a). (B) Application of privacy requirements.--A recipient of information under subparagraph (A) shall establish for such information the data privacy and security requirements described in paragraph (1). 2) Community land trust.--The term ``community land trust''' means a nonprofit organization or State or local governments or instrumentalities that-- (A) use a ground lease or deed covenant with an affordability period of at least 30 years or more to-- (i) make homeownership units affordable to households; and (ii) stipulate a preemptive option to purchase the affordable homeownership units so that the affordability of the units is preserved for successive income-eligible households; and (B) monitor properties to ensure affordability is preserved. ( (4) Eligible home.--The term ``eligible home'' means a residential dwelling, including a unit in a condominium or cooperative project or a manufactured housing unit, that meets the requirements of section 4. ( 9) Socially and economically disadvantaged individual.-- The term ``socially and economically disadvantaged individual'' means an individual who meets the following requirements: (A) Social disadvantage.-- (i) In general.--The individual is a member of a socially disadvantaged group, whose members have historically been subjected to racial or ethnic discrimination within the United States because of their identity as members of such group without regard to their individual qualities. ( (iii) Burden of proof.--An individual who does not identify as described in clause (ii) shall be required to establish individual social disadvantage for purposes of clause (i) by a preponderance of the evidence. ( B) Economic disadvantage.--The individual has an income that meets the requirements under section 3(a). (

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes. 3) Prohibition of priority.--In selecting qualified homebuyers for assistance with grant amounts under this Act, a State or eligible entity may not provide any priority or preference for homebuyers who are acquiring eligible homes with a mortgage loan made, insured, guaranteed, or otherwise assisted by the State housing finance agency for the State, any other housing agency of the State, or an eligible entity when applicable. ( ( a) Requirements.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only on behalf of a homebuyer who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Income.--The household of the homebuyer has an income that does not exceed-- (A) 120 percent of median income for the area (as determined by the Secretary) within which-- (i) the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance is located; or (ii) the place of residence of the homebuyer is located; or (B) in the case of a homebuyer acquiring an eligible home that is located in a high-cost area. ( 2) Limitation.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act experiences an unforeseen hardship, such as death or military deployment, or sells the property acquired with such assistance before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition and the capital gains from such sale are less than the amount the homebuyer is required to repay the Secretary under paragraph (1), the homebuyer shall not be liable to the Secretary for repayment of the amount of such shortage. (c) Community Land Trusts and Shared Equity Homeownership Programs.--If assistance from grant amounts under this Act are provided in connection with an eligible home made available through a community land trust or shared equity homeownership program, such assistance shall remain in the community land trust or shared equity property upon transfer of the property to keep the home affordable to the next eligible community land trust or shared equity homebuyer. c) Referral Upon Mortgage Denial.--The Secretary shall require that any qualified homebuyer who has completed a counseling program referred to in subsection (a) or alternative requirement pursuant to subsection (b), who receives a commitment for assistance with grant amounts under this Act and who applies for an eligible mortgage loan for acquisition of an eligible home and is denied such mortgage loan, shall be referred to a counseling agency described in subsection (a) for counseling relating to such denial and for re-qualification. ( b) Capacity Building.--Of any amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall use not more than 1 percent to assist States and eligible entities to develop capacity to meet the reporting requirements under subsection (a). ( B) Economic disadvantage.--The individual has an income that meets the requirements under section 3(a). (

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Allocation.--After reserving amounts as required under sections 6(d) and 8(b), any remaining amounts made available to carry out this Act shall be allocated as follows: (1) States.--75 percent of such amounts shall be allocated among States in accordance with a formula established by the Secretary, which shall take into consideration-- (A) adult population size (excluding existing homeowners); (B) median area home prices; and (C) racial disparities in homeownership rates. ( ( ( 3) Prohibition of priority.--In selecting qualified homebuyers for assistance with grant amounts under this Act, a State or eligible entity may not provide any priority or preference for homebuyers who are acquiring eligible homes with a mortgage loan made, insured, guaranteed, or otherwise assisted by the State housing finance agency for the State, any other housing agency of the State, or an eligible entity when applicable. ( ( a) Requirements.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only on behalf of a homebuyer who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Income.--The household of the homebuyer has an income that does not exceed-- (A) 120 percent of median income for the area (as determined by the Secretary) within which-- (i) the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance is located; or (ii) the place of residence of the homebuyer is located; or (B) in the case of a homebuyer acquiring an eligible home that is located in a high-cost area. 92.2), except that for purposes of this subsection the reference in such section 92.2 to the American Dream Downpayment Initiative shall be considered to refer to the program under this Act. ( 3) First-generation homebuyer.--The homebuyer is, as self- attested by the homebuyer-- (A) an individual-- (i) whose parents or legal guardians do not have any present residential ownership interest in any State; and (ii) whose spouse, or domestic partner, and each member of whose household has not, during the 3-year period ending upon acquisition of the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance, had any present ownership interest in a principal residence in any State; or (B) an individual who has at any time been placed in foster care. ( (2) Limitation.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act experiences an unforeseen hardship, such as death or military deployment, or sells the property acquired with such assistance before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition and the capital gains from such sale are less than the amount the homebuyer is required to repay the Secretary under paragraph (1), the homebuyer shall not be liable to the Secretary for repayment of the amount of such shortage. ( Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition of an eligible home involving a residential mortgage loan that-- (1) meets the underwriting requirements and dollar amount limitations for acquisition by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; (2) is made, insured, or guaranteed under title II of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq.) ( ( c) Referral Upon Mortgage Denial.--The Secretary shall require that any qualified homebuyer who has completed a counseling program referred to in subsection (a) or alternative requirement pursuant to subsection (b), who receives a commitment for assistance with grant amounts under this Act and who applies for an eligible mortgage loan for acquisition of an eligible home and is denied such mortgage loan, shall be referred to a counseling agency described in subsection (a) for counseling relating to such denial and for re-qualification. All data shall be disaggregated by zip code or census tract level, whichever is most feasible, and demographic information, including race, ethnicity, and gender, and any other data points the Secretary deems appropriate especially to observe equitable outcomes to ensure the program is affirmatively furthering fair housing. ( ( iii) Burden of proof.--An individual who does not identify as described in clause (ii) shall be required to establish individual social disadvantage for purposes of clause (i) by a preponderance of the evidence. (

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes. 3) Prohibition of priority.--In selecting qualified homebuyers for assistance with grant amounts under this Act, a State or eligible entity may not provide any priority or preference for homebuyers who are acquiring eligible homes with a mortgage loan made, insured, guaranteed, or otherwise assisted by the State housing finance agency for the State, any other housing agency of the State, or an eligible entity when applicable. ( ( a) Requirements.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only on behalf of a homebuyer who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Income.--The household of the homebuyer has an income that does not exceed-- (A) 120 percent of median income for the area (as determined by the Secretary) within which-- (i) the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance is located; or (ii) the place of residence of the homebuyer is located; or (B) in the case of a homebuyer acquiring an eligible home that is located in a high-cost area. ( 2) Limitation.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act experiences an unforeseen hardship, such as death or military deployment, or sells the property acquired with such assistance before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition and the capital gains from such sale are less than the amount the homebuyer is required to repay the Secretary under paragraph (1), the homebuyer shall not be liable to the Secretary for repayment of the amount of such shortage. (c) Community Land Trusts and Shared Equity Homeownership Programs.--If assistance from grant amounts under this Act are provided in connection with an eligible home made available through a community land trust or shared equity homeownership program, such assistance shall remain in the community land trust or shared equity property upon transfer of the property to keep the home affordable to the next eligible community land trust or shared equity homebuyer. c) Referral Upon Mortgage Denial.--The Secretary shall require that any qualified homebuyer who has completed a counseling program referred to in subsection (a) or alternative requirement pursuant to subsection (b), who receives a commitment for assistance with grant amounts under this Act and who applies for an eligible mortgage loan for acquisition of an eligible home and is denied such mortgage loan, shall be referred to a counseling agency described in subsection (a) for counseling relating to such denial and for re-qualification. ( b) Capacity Building.--Of any amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall use not more than 1 percent to assist States and eligible entities to develop capacity to meet the reporting requirements under subsection (a). ( B) Economic disadvantage.--The individual has an income that meets the requirements under section 3(a). (

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Allocation.--After reserving amounts as required under sections 6(d) and 8(b), any remaining amounts made available to carry out this Act shall be allocated as follows: (1) States.--75 percent of such amounts shall be allocated among States in accordance with a formula established by the Secretary, which shall take into consideration-- (A) adult population size (excluding existing homeowners); (B) median area home prices; and (C) racial disparities in homeownership rates. ( ( ( 3) Prohibition of priority.--In selecting qualified homebuyers for assistance with grant amounts under this Act, a State or eligible entity may not provide any priority or preference for homebuyers who are acquiring eligible homes with a mortgage loan made, insured, guaranteed, or otherwise assisted by the State housing finance agency for the State, any other housing agency of the State, or an eligible entity when applicable. ( ( a) Requirements.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only on behalf of a homebuyer who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Income.--The household of the homebuyer has an income that does not exceed-- (A) 120 percent of median income for the area (as determined by the Secretary) within which-- (i) the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance is located; or (ii) the place of residence of the homebuyer is located; or (B) in the case of a homebuyer acquiring an eligible home that is located in a high-cost area. 92.2), except that for purposes of this subsection the reference in such section 92.2 to the American Dream Downpayment Initiative shall be considered to refer to the program under this Act. ( 3) First-generation homebuyer.--The homebuyer is, as self- attested by the homebuyer-- (A) an individual-- (i) whose parents or legal guardians do not have any present residential ownership interest in any State; and (ii) whose spouse, or domestic partner, and each member of whose household has not, during the 3-year period ending upon acquisition of the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance, had any present ownership interest in a principal residence in any State; or (B) an individual who has at any time been placed in foster care. ( (2) Limitation.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act experiences an unforeseen hardship, such as death or military deployment, or sells the property acquired with such assistance before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition and the capital gains from such sale are less than the amount the homebuyer is required to repay the Secretary under paragraph (1), the homebuyer shall not be liable to the Secretary for repayment of the amount of such shortage. ( Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition of an eligible home involving a residential mortgage loan that-- (1) meets the underwriting requirements and dollar amount limitations for acquisition by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; (2) is made, insured, or guaranteed under title II of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq.) ( ( c) Referral Upon Mortgage Denial.--The Secretary shall require that any qualified homebuyer who has completed a counseling program referred to in subsection (a) or alternative requirement pursuant to subsection (b), who receives a commitment for assistance with grant amounts under this Act and who applies for an eligible mortgage loan for acquisition of an eligible home and is denied such mortgage loan, shall be referred to a counseling agency described in subsection (a) for counseling relating to such denial and for re-qualification. All data shall be disaggregated by zip code or census tract level, whichever is most feasible, and demographic information, including race, ethnicity, and gender, and any other data points the Secretary deems appropriate especially to observe equitable outcomes to ensure the program is affirmatively furthering fair housing. ( ( iii) Burden of proof.--An individual who does not identify as described in clause (ii) shall be required to establish individual social disadvantage for purposes of clause (i) by a preponderance of the evidence. (

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes. 3) Prohibition of priority.--In selecting qualified homebuyers for assistance with grant amounts under this Act, a State or eligible entity may not provide any priority or preference for homebuyers who are acquiring eligible homes with a mortgage loan made, insured, guaranteed, or otherwise assisted by the State housing finance agency for the State, any other housing agency of the State, or an eligible entity when applicable. ( ( c) Referral Upon Mortgage Denial.--The Secretary shall require that any qualified homebuyer who has completed a counseling program referred to in subsection (a) or alternative requirement pursuant to subsection (b), who receives a commitment for assistance with grant amounts under this Act and who applies for an eligible mortgage loan for acquisition of an eligible home and is denied such mortgage loan, shall be referred to a counseling agency described in subsection (a) for counseling relating to such denial and for re-qualification. ( b) Capacity Building.--Of any amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall use not more than 1 percent to assist States and eligible entities to develop capacity to meet the reporting requirements under subsection (a). (

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Allocation.--After reserving amounts as required under sections 6(d) and 8(b), any remaining amounts made available to carry out this Act shall be allocated as follows: (1) States.--75 percent of such amounts shall be allocated among States in accordance with a formula established by the Secretary, which shall take into consideration-- (A) adult population size (excluding existing homeowners); (B) median area home prices; and (C) racial disparities in homeownership rates. ( ( ( ( ( a) Requirements.--Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only on behalf of a homebuyer who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Income.--The household of the homebuyer has an income that does not exceed-- (A) 120 percent of median income for the area (as determined by the Secretary) within which-- (i) the eligible home to be acquired using such assistance is located; or (ii) the place of residence of the homebuyer is located; or (B) in the case of a homebuyer acquiring an eligible home that is located in a high-cost area. 92.2), except that for purposes of this subsection the reference in such section 92.2 to the American Dream Downpayment Initiative shall be considered to refer to the program under this Act. ( ( (2) Limitation.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act experiences an unforeseen hardship, such as death or military deployment, or sells the property acquired with such assistance before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition and the capital gains from such sale are less than the amount the homebuyer is required to repay the Secretary under paragraph (1), the homebuyer shall not be liable to the Secretary for repayment of the amount of such shortage. ( Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition of an eligible home involving a residential mortgage loan that-- (1) meets the underwriting requirements and dollar amount limitations for acquisition by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; (2) is made, insured, or guaranteed under title II of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq.) ( ( All data shall be disaggregated by zip code or census tract level, whichever is most feasible, and demographic information, including race, ethnicity, and gender, and any other data points the Secretary deems appropriate especially to observe equitable outcomes to ensure the program is affirmatively furthering fair housing. ( ( iii) Burden of proof.--An individual who does not identify as described in clause (ii) shall be required to establish individual social disadvantage for purposes of clause (i) by a preponderance of the evidence. (

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes. 3) Prohibition of priority.--In selecting qualified homebuyers for assistance with grant amounts under this Act, a State or eligible entity may not provide any priority or preference for homebuyers who are acquiring eligible homes with a mortgage loan made, insured, guaranteed, or otherwise assisted by the State housing finance agency for the State, any other housing agency of the State, or an eligible entity when applicable. ( ( c) Referral Upon Mortgage Denial.--The Secretary shall require that any qualified homebuyer who has completed a counseling program referred to in subsection (a) or alternative requirement pursuant to subsection (b), who receives a commitment for assistance with grant amounts under this Act and who applies for an eligible mortgage loan for acquisition of an eligible home and is denied such mortgage loan, shall be referred to a counseling agency described in subsection (a) for counseling relating to such denial and for re-qualification. ( b) Capacity Building.--Of any amounts appropriated to carry out this Act, the Secretary shall use not more than 1 percent to assist States and eligible entities to develop capacity to meet the reporting requirements under subsection (a). (

To provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes. b) Allocation.--After reserving amounts as required under sections 6(d) and 8(b), any remaining amounts made available to carry out this Act shall be allocated as follows: (1) States.--75 percent of such amounts shall be allocated among States in accordance with a formula established by the Secretary, which shall take into consideration-- (A) adult population size (excluding existing homeowners); (B) median area home prices; and (C) racial disparities in homeownership rates. ( ( ( ( ( ( ( (2) Limitation.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if a homebuyer on behalf of whom assistance is provided from grant amounts under this Act experiences an unforeseen hardship, such as death or military deployment, or sells the property acquired with such assistance before the expiration of the 60-month period beginning on such date of acquisition and the capital gains from such sale are less than the amount the homebuyer is required to repay the Secretary under paragraph (1), the homebuyer shall not be liable to the Secretary for repayment of the amount of such shortage. ( Assistance from grant amounts under this Act may be provided only in connection with the acquisition of an eligible home involving a residential mortgage loan that-- (1) meets the underwriting requirements and dollar amount limitations for acquisition by the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; (2) is made, insured, or guaranteed under title II of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1707 et seq.) ( (

S.4107

Armed Forces and National Security

Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to designate a senior official to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator to conduct a review of each investigation of civilian harm and assess whether applicable laws, policies, guidelines, and processes were followed during the investigations. DOD must also appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator with such duties. The coordinator must annually submit to Congress a report on civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations during the preceding year. DOD must make publicly available in an electronic format a detailed list of all ex gratia payments (i.e., payments that are not legally required) and other payments in response to civilian harm paid by the United States. Some information may be excluded to ensure safety or privacy of payment recipients. DOD must provide specified information to Congress to certify the need for confidentiality. DOD must provide an easily accessible electronic method by which individuals may request ex gratia or other condolence payments.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, 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 ``Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act''. SEC. 2. ANNUAL REPORT ON CIVILIAN HARM IN CONNECTION WITH UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 23 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 486 the following new section: ``Sec. 487. Civilian harm in connection with United States military operations. ``(a) Coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense shall-- ``(1) designate a senior official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator; and ``(2) appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (b). ``(b) Responsibilities.-- The coordinator designated under subsection (a) shall carry out the following responsibilities: ``(1) In the case of each investigation of civilian harm, conducting a review of the investigation and an assessment of whether applicable laws, policies, guidelines, and processes were followed in conducting the investigations. ``(2) Certifying each annual report submitted under subsection (c). ``(c) Annual Report Required.--(1) Not later than May 1 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on civilian harm resulting from United States military operations during the preceding year. ``(2) Each report required under paragraph (1) shall set forth the following: ``(A) A list of all the United States military operations conducted during the year covered by the report as a result of which-- ``(i) an incident of civilian harm is confirmed or reasonably suspected to have occurred; or ``(ii) an incident of civilian harm is alleged to have occurred and for which an investigation into such incident remains open as of the date of the submittal of the report. ``(B) For each military operation listed under subparagraph (A), each of the following: ``(i) The date and time. ``(ii) The location, including the precise geographic coordinates of any strike occurring as a result of the conduct of the operation. ``(iii) An identification of whether the operation occurred inside or outside of a declared theater of active armed conflict and a definition of the term `theater of active armed conflict'. ``(iv) The type of operation, including for each strike conducted as part of the operation-- ``(I) a description of whether the strike was deliberate or dynamic; ``(II) the Department's legal and policy justification for the strike, including an explanation of each such justification under domestic law and applicable international law; ``(III) the relevant rules and procedures in place to prevent civilian casualties or significant damage to civilian objects, and whether those rules and procedures were followed; and ``(IV) a description of the type of weapons and ordnance used, including whether there was any weapon malfunction. ``(v) An assessment of the estimated number of civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents killed and injured during the operation, formulated as a range, if necessary, and including-- ``(I) details on the number of men, women, and children involved and the estimated ages of such civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents; and ``(II) an explanation of-- ``(aa) how the Department of Defense determined whether targets were civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents; ``(bb) the Department's legal criteria for considering a person to be a civilian, civilian directly participating in hostilities, or a belligerent; and ``(cc) the level of epistemic certainty required to make such determination. ``(vi) For each strike carried out as part of the operation-- ``(I) an assessment of whether post-strike civilian harm exceeded pre-strike assessments of anticipated harm and, if so, the reasons for this discrepancy; ``(II) an assessment of whether civilian harm resulted from misidentification of a military objective or the collateral effects of engagement; ``(III) an assessment of damage to civilian objects that would ordinarily be placed on a no-strike list, and an explanation if any such object was removed from the list; and ``(IV) a general assessment of reliability of information provided and how such reliability level was determined. ``(vii) A summary for all completed civilian harm assessments and investigations. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(ix) In the case of any incident where the Secretary determines that credible civilian harm occurred-- ``(I) an assessment of whether the Department has publicly acknowledged the civilian harm or instituted any procedural reforms; ``(II) a description of any other non- monetary consequence management that has occurred, including the provision of medical care, visa assistance, private apologies or explanations, or public affairs statements; and ``(III) an analysis on the effectiveness of the Department of Defense response. ``(x) For each investigation into an incident of civilian harm or alleged civilian harm-- ``(I) whether witness interviews and site visits occurred, and if not, an explanation for why not; ``(II) whether civil society documentation or investigations were taken into account in making a final determination in the investigation, and if not, an explanation for why not; and ``(III) if an incident of alleged civilian harm is deemed not credible, an explanation of the standard and methodology for making that determination. ``(C) A description of the process by which the Department of Defense investigates allegations of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations, including all standards and guidelines applicable to such investigations, the procedures for conducting and reviewing such investigations, the procedures for reviewing external sources of information, the criteria for deeming information credible, and the entities responsible for conducting and reviewing such investigations. ``(D) A description of steps taken to mitigate harm to civilians in the course of conducting such operations, including any new or updated civilian harm policies and procedures implemented by the Department of Defense or the combatant commands. ``(E) An assessment of how United States military operations affected or exacerbated humanitarian needs of civilian populations in each theater of military operations. ``(F) For each incident of civilian harm where at least simple negligence was determined to play a contributory role-- ``(i) a description of any remedial personnel action taken, including administrative, disciplinary, or punitive; or ``(ii) if no disciplinary action was taken, an explanation of why not. ``(G) A description of any changes to policies, rules, or procedures as a result of such an incident. ``(H) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines is appropriate. ``(3) In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall take into account relevant and credible all-source reporting, with a special emphasis on information from public reports and non-governmental sources. ``(4) Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be-- ``(A) submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex; and ``(B) redacted only as necessary to protect legitimately classified information and then made publicly available in a databased and searchable format that includes a table with hyperlinks to individual incidents. ``(d) Ex Gratia and Condolence Payments.--(1) Not less frequently than once each calendar quarter, the Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available in an electronic format-- ``(A) a detailed list of all ex gratia payments and any other payments in response to civilian harm paid by the United States during that quarter, including for each payment, the country where the payment was issued and the type of payment; and ``(B) with respect to a calendar quarter in which no ex gratia or other payments were made in response to civilian harm, an explanation of whether any payments were refused along with the reason for such refusal, and any other reason for which no payments were made. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. ``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall make available an easily accessible electronic method by which individuals or others on their behalf may request ex gratia or other condolence payments.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 486 the following new item: ``487. Annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations.''. (c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1057 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is repealed. <all>

Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes.

Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth

D

MA

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to designate a senior official to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator to conduct a review of each investigation of civilian harm and assess whether applicable laws, policies, guidelines, and processes were followed during the investigations. DOD must also appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator with such duties. The coordinator must annually submit to Congress a report on civilian harm resulting from U.S. military operations during the preceding year. DOD must make publicly available in an electronic format a detailed list of all ex gratia payments (i.e., payments that are not legally required) and other payments in response to civilian harm paid by the United States. Some information may be excluded to ensure safety or privacy of payment recipients. DOD must provide specified information to Congress to certify the need for confidentiality. DOD must provide an easily accessible electronic method by which individuals may request ex gratia or other condolence payments.

This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 23 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 486 the following new section: ``Sec. 487. Civilian harm in connection with United States military operations. ``(2) Certifying each annual report submitted under subsection (c). ``(iii) An identification of whether the operation occurred inside or outside of a declared theater of active armed conflict and a definition of the term `theater of active armed conflict'. ``(v) An assessment of the estimated number of civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents killed and injured during the operation, formulated as a range, if necessary, and including-- ``(I) details on the number of men, women, and children involved and the estimated ages of such civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents; and ``(II) an explanation of-- ``(aa) how the Department of Defense determined whether targets were civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents; ``(bb) the Department's legal criteria for considering a person to be a civilian, civilian directly participating in hostilities, or a belligerent; and ``(cc) the level of epistemic certainty required to make such determination. ``(vi) For each strike carried out as part of the operation-- ``(I) an assessment of whether post-strike civilian harm exceeded pre-strike assessments of anticipated harm and, if so, the reasons for this discrepancy; ``(II) an assessment of whether civilian harm resulted from misidentification of a military objective or the collateral effects of engagement; ``(III) an assessment of damage to civilian objects that would ordinarily be placed on a no-strike list, and an explanation if any such object was removed from the list; and ``(IV) a general assessment of reliability of information provided and how such reliability level was determined. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(G) A description of any changes to policies, rules, or procedures as a result of such an incident. ``(H) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines is appropriate. ``(d) Ex Gratia and Condolence Payments.--(1) Not less frequently than once each calendar quarter, the Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available in an electronic format-- ``(A) a detailed list of all ex gratia payments and any other payments in response to civilian harm paid by the United States during that quarter, including for each payment, the country where the payment was issued and the type of payment; and ``(B) with respect to a calendar quarter in which no ex gratia or other payments were made in response to civilian harm, an explanation of whether any payments were refused along with the reason for such refusal, and any other reason for which no payments were made.

This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 23 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 486 the following new section: ``Sec. 487. Civilian harm in connection with United States military operations. ``(2) Certifying each annual report submitted under subsection (c). ``(iii) An identification of whether the operation occurred inside or outside of a declared theater of active armed conflict and a definition of the term `theater of active armed conflict'. ``(vi) For each strike carried out as part of the operation-- ``(I) an assessment of whether post-strike civilian harm exceeded pre-strike assessments of anticipated harm and, if so, the reasons for this discrepancy; ``(II) an assessment of whether civilian harm resulted from misidentification of a military objective or the collateral effects of engagement; ``(III) an assessment of damage to civilian objects that would ordinarily be placed on a no-strike list, and an explanation if any such object was removed from the list; and ``(IV) a general assessment of reliability of information provided and how such reliability level was determined. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(G) A description of any changes to policies, rules, or procedures as a result of such an incident. ``(H) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines is appropriate. ``(d) Ex Gratia and Condolence Payments.--(1) Not less frequently than once each calendar quarter, the Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available in an electronic format-- ``(A) a detailed list of all ex gratia payments and any other payments in response to civilian harm paid by the United States during that quarter, including for each payment, the country where the payment was issued and the type of payment; and ``(B) with respect to a calendar quarter in which no ex gratia or other payments were made in response to civilian harm, an explanation of whether any payments were refused along with the reason for such refusal, and any other reason for which no payments were made.

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 ``Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 23 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 486 the following new section: ``Sec. 487. Civilian harm in connection with United States military operations. ``(b) Responsibilities.-- The coordinator designated under subsection (a) shall carry out the following responsibilities: ``(1) In the case of each investigation of civilian harm, conducting a review of the investigation and an assessment of whether applicable laws, policies, guidelines, and processes were followed in conducting the investigations. ``(2) Certifying each annual report submitted under subsection (c). ``(B) For each military operation listed under subparagraph (A), each of the following: ``(i) The date and time. ``(iii) An identification of whether the operation occurred inside or outside of a declared theater of active armed conflict and a definition of the term `theater of active armed conflict'. ``(v) An assessment of the estimated number of civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents killed and injured during the operation, formulated as a range, if necessary, and including-- ``(I) details on the number of men, women, and children involved and the estimated ages of such civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents; and ``(II) an explanation of-- ``(aa) how the Department of Defense determined whether targets were civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents; ``(bb) the Department's legal criteria for considering a person to be a civilian, civilian directly participating in hostilities, or a belligerent; and ``(cc) the level of epistemic certainty required to make such determination. ``(vi) For each strike carried out as part of the operation-- ``(I) an assessment of whether post-strike civilian harm exceeded pre-strike assessments of anticipated harm and, if so, the reasons for this discrepancy; ``(II) an assessment of whether civilian harm resulted from misidentification of a military objective or the collateral effects of engagement; ``(III) an assessment of damage to civilian objects that would ordinarily be placed on a no-strike list, and an explanation if any such object was removed from the list; and ``(IV) a general assessment of reliability of information provided and how such reliability level was determined. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(F) For each incident of civilian harm where at least simple negligence was determined to play a contributory role-- ``(i) a description of any remedial personnel action taken, including administrative, disciplinary, or punitive; or ``(ii) if no disciplinary action was taken, an explanation of why not. ``(G) A description of any changes to policies, rules, or procedures as a result of such an incident. ``(H) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines is appropriate. ``(3) In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall take into account relevant and credible all-source reporting, with a special emphasis on information from public reports and non-governmental sources. ``(d) Ex Gratia and Condolence Payments.--(1) Not less frequently than once each calendar quarter, the Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available in an electronic format-- ``(A) a detailed list of all ex gratia payments and any other payments in response to civilian harm paid by the United States during that quarter, including for each payment, the country where the payment was issued and the type of payment; and ``(B) with respect to a calendar quarter in which no ex gratia or other payments were made in response to civilian harm, an explanation of whether any payments were refused along with the reason for such refusal, and any other reason for which no payments were made. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. (c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1057 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is repealed.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Chapter 23 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 486 the following new section: ``Sec. 487. Civilian harm in connection with United States military operations. ``(b) Responsibilities.-- The coordinator designated under subsection (a) shall carry out the following responsibilities: ``(1) In the case of each investigation of civilian harm, conducting a review of the investigation and an assessment of whether applicable laws, policies, guidelines, and processes were followed in conducting the investigations. ``(2) Certifying each annual report submitted under subsection (c). ``(B) For each military operation listed under subparagraph (A), each of the following: ``(i) The date and time. ``(ii) The location, including the precise geographic coordinates of any strike occurring as a result of the conduct of the operation. ``(iii) An identification of whether the operation occurred inside or outside of a declared theater of active armed conflict and a definition of the term `theater of active armed conflict'. ``(v) An assessment of the estimated number of civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents killed and injured during the operation, formulated as a range, if necessary, and including-- ``(I) details on the number of men, women, and children involved and the estimated ages of such civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents; and ``(II) an explanation of-- ``(aa) how the Department of Defense determined whether targets were civilians, civilians directly participating in hostilities, and belligerents; ``(bb) the Department's legal criteria for considering a person to be a civilian, civilian directly participating in hostilities, or a belligerent; and ``(cc) the level of epistemic certainty required to make such determination. ``(vi) For each strike carried out as part of the operation-- ``(I) an assessment of whether post-strike civilian harm exceeded pre-strike assessments of anticipated harm and, if so, the reasons for this discrepancy; ``(II) an assessment of whether civilian harm resulted from misidentification of a military objective or the collateral effects of engagement; ``(III) an assessment of damage to civilian objects that would ordinarily be placed on a no-strike list, and an explanation if any such object was removed from the list; and ``(IV) a general assessment of reliability of information provided and how such reliability level was determined. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(x) For each investigation into an incident of civilian harm or alleged civilian harm-- ``(I) whether witness interviews and site visits occurred, and if not, an explanation for why not; ``(II) whether civil society documentation or investigations were taken into account in making a final determination in the investigation, and if not, an explanation for why not; and ``(III) if an incident of alleged civilian harm is deemed not credible, an explanation of the standard and methodology for making that determination. ``(C) A description of the process by which the Department of Defense investigates allegations of civilian casualties resulting from United States military operations, including all standards and guidelines applicable to such investigations, the procedures for conducting and reviewing such investigations, the procedures for reviewing external sources of information, the criteria for deeming information credible, and the entities responsible for conducting and reviewing such investigations. ``(F) For each incident of civilian harm where at least simple negligence was determined to play a contributory role-- ``(i) a description of any remedial personnel action taken, including administrative, disciplinary, or punitive; or ``(ii) if no disciplinary action was taken, an explanation of why not. ``(G) A description of any changes to policies, rules, or procedures as a result of such an incident. ``(H) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines is appropriate. ``(3) In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall take into account relevant and credible all-source reporting, with a special emphasis on information from public reports and non-governmental sources. ``(4) Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be-- ``(A) submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex; and ``(B) redacted only as necessary to protect legitimately classified information and then made publicly available in a databased and searchable format that includes a table with hyperlinks to individual incidents. ``(d) Ex Gratia and Condolence Payments.--(1) Not less frequently than once each calendar quarter, the Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available in an electronic format-- ``(A) a detailed list of all ex gratia payments and any other payments in response to civilian harm paid by the United States during that quarter, including for each payment, the country where the payment was issued and the type of payment; and ``(B) with respect to a calendar quarter in which no ex gratia or other payments were made in response to civilian harm, an explanation of whether any payments were refused along with the reason for such refusal, and any other reason for which no payments were made. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 486 the following new item: ``487. (c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1057 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is repealed.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. ``(a) Coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense shall-- ``(1) designate a senior official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator; and ``(2) appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (b). ``(c) Annual Report Required.--(1) Not later than May 1 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on civilian harm resulting from United States military operations during the preceding year. ``(2) Each report required under paragraph (1) shall set forth the following: ``(A) A list of all the United States military operations conducted during the year covered by the report as a result of which-- ``(i) an incident of civilian harm is confirmed or reasonably suspected to have occurred; or ``(ii) an incident of civilian harm is alleged to have occurred and for which an investigation into such incident remains open as of the date of the submittal of the report. ``(vii) A summary for all completed civilian harm assessments and investigations. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(x) For each investigation into an incident of civilian harm or alleged civilian harm-- ``(I) whether witness interviews and site visits occurred, and if not, an explanation for why not; ``(II) whether civil society documentation or investigations were taken into account in making a final determination in the investigation, and if not, an explanation for why not; and ``(III) if an incident of alleged civilian harm is deemed not credible, an explanation of the standard and methodology for making that determination. ``(D) A description of steps taken to mitigate harm to civilians in the course of conducting such operations, including any new or updated civilian harm policies and procedures implemented by the Department of Defense or the combatant commands. ``(F) For each incident of civilian harm where at least simple negligence was determined to play a contributory role-- ``(i) a description of any remedial personnel action taken, including administrative, disciplinary, or punitive; or ``(ii) if no disciplinary action was taken, an explanation of why not. ``(3) In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall take into account relevant and credible all-source reporting, with a special emphasis on information from public reports and non-governmental sources. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. ``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall make available an easily accessible electronic method by which individuals or others on their behalf may request ex gratia or other condolence payments.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 486 the following new item: ``487. Annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations.''. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. Civilian harm in connection with United States military operations. ``(a) Coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense shall-- ``(1) designate a senior official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator; and ``(2) appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (b). ``(ii) The location, including the precise geographic coordinates of any strike occurring as a result of the conduct of the operation. ``(iii) An identification of whether the operation occurred inside or outside of a declared theater of active armed conflict and a definition of the term `theater of active armed conflict'. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(ix) In the case of any incident where the Secretary determines that credible civilian harm occurred-- ``(I) an assessment of whether the Department has publicly acknowledged the civilian harm or instituted any procedural reforms; ``(II) a description of any other non- monetary consequence management that has occurred, including the provision of medical care, visa assistance, private apologies or explanations, or public affairs statements; and ``(III) an analysis on the effectiveness of the Department of Defense response. ``(H) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines is appropriate. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. (c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1057 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is repealed.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. Civilian harm in connection with United States military operations. ``(a) Coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense shall-- ``(1) designate a senior official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator; and ``(2) appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (b). ``(ii) The location, including the precise geographic coordinates of any strike occurring as a result of the conduct of the operation. ``(iii) An identification of whether the operation occurred inside or outside of a declared theater of active armed conflict and a definition of the term `theater of active armed conflict'. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(ix) In the case of any incident where the Secretary determines that credible civilian harm occurred-- ``(I) an assessment of whether the Department has publicly acknowledged the civilian harm or instituted any procedural reforms; ``(II) a description of any other non- monetary consequence management that has occurred, including the provision of medical care, visa assistance, private apologies or explanations, or public affairs statements; and ``(III) an analysis on the effectiveness of the Department of Defense response. ``(H) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines is appropriate. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. (c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1057 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is repealed.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. ``(a) Coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense shall-- ``(1) designate a senior official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator; and ``(2) appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (b). ``(c) Annual Report Required.--(1) Not later than May 1 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on civilian harm resulting from United States military operations during the preceding year. ``(2) Each report required under paragraph (1) shall set forth the following: ``(A) A list of all the United States military operations conducted during the year covered by the report as a result of which-- ``(i) an incident of civilian harm is confirmed or reasonably suspected to have occurred; or ``(ii) an incident of civilian harm is alleged to have occurred and for which an investigation into such incident remains open as of the date of the submittal of the report. ``(vii) A summary for all completed civilian harm assessments and investigations. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(x) For each investigation into an incident of civilian harm or alleged civilian harm-- ``(I) whether witness interviews and site visits occurred, and if not, an explanation for why not; ``(II) whether civil society documentation or investigations were taken into account in making a final determination in the investigation, and if not, an explanation for why not; and ``(III) if an incident of alleged civilian harm is deemed not credible, an explanation of the standard and methodology for making that determination. ``(D) A description of steps taken to mitigate harm to civilians in the course of conducting such operations, including any new or updated civilian harm policies and procedures implemented by the Department of Defense or the combatant commands. ``(F) For each incident of civilian harm where at least simple negligence was determined to play a contributory role-- ``(i) a description of any remedial personnel action taken, including administrative, disciplinary, or punitive; or ``(ii) if no disciplinary action was taken, an explanation of why not. ``(3) In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall take into account relevant and credible all-source reporting, with a special emphasis on information from public reports and non-governmental sources. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. ``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall make available an easily accessible electronic method by which individuals or others on their behalf may request ex gratia or other condolence payments.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 486 the following new item: ``487. Annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations.''. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. Civilian harm in connection with United States military operations. ``(a) Coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense shall-- ``(1) designate a senior official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator; and ``(2) appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (b). ``(ii) The location, including the precise geographic coordinates of any strike occurring as a result of the conduct of the operation. ``(iii) An identification of whether the operation occurred inside or outside of a declared theater of active armed conflict and a definition of the term `theater of active armed conflict'. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(ix) In the case of any incident where the Secretary determines that credible civilian harm occurred-- ``(I) an assessment of whether the Department has publicly acknowledged the civilian harm or instituted any procedural reforms; ``(II) a description of any other non- monetary consequence management that has occurred, including the provision of medical care, visa assistance, private apologies or explanations, or public affairs statements; and ``(III) an analysis on the effectiveness of the Department of Defense response. ``(H) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines is appropriate. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. (c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1057 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is repealed.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. ``(a) Coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense shall-- ``(1) designate a senior official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator; and ``(2) appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (b). ``(c) Annual Report Required.--(1) Not later than May 1 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on civilian harm resulting from United States military operations during the preceding year. ``(2) Each report required under paragraph (1) shall set forth the following: ``(A) A list of all the United States military operations conducted during the year covered by the report as a result of which-- ``(i) an incident of civilian harm is confirmed or reasonably suspected to have occurred; or ``(ii) an incident of civilian harm is alleged to have occurred and for which an investigation into such incident remains open as of the date of the submittal of the report. ``(vii) A summary for all completed civilian harm assessments and investigations. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(x) For each investigation into an incident of civilian harm or alleged civilian harm-- ``(I) whether witness interviews and site visits occurred, and if not, an explanation for why not; ``(II) whether civil society documentation or investigations were taken into account in making a final determination in the investigation, and if not, an explanation for why not; and ``(III) if an incident of alleged civilian harm is deemed not credible, an explanation of the standard and methodology for making that determination. ``(D) A description of steps taken to mitigate harm to civilians in the course of conducting such operations, including any new or updated civilian harm policies and procedures implemented by the Department of Defense or the combatant commands. ``(F) For each incident of civilian harm where at least simple negligence was determined to play a contributory role-- ``(i) a description of any remedial personnel action taken, including administrative, disciplinary, or punitive; or ``(ii) if no disciplinary action was taken, an explanation of why not. ``(3) In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall take into account relevant and credible all-source reporting, with a special emphasis on information from public reports and non-governmental sources. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. ``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall make available an easily accessible electronic method by which individuals or others on their behalf may request ex gratia or other condolence payments.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 486 the following new item: ``487. Annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations.''. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. Civilian harm in connection with United States military operations. ``(a) Coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense shall-- ``(1) designate a senior official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator; and ``(2) appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (b). ``(ii) The location, including the precise geographic coordinates of any strike occurring as a result of the conduct of the operation. ``(iii) An identification of whether the operation occurred inside or outside of a declared theater of active armed conflict and a definition of the term `theater of active armed conflict'. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(ix) In the case of any incident where the Secretary determines that credible civilian harm occurred-- ``(I) an assessment of whether the Department has publicly acknowledged the civilian harm or instituted any procedural reforms; ``(II) a description of any other non- monetary consequence management that has occurred, including the provision of medical care, visa assistance, private apologies or explanations, or public affairs statements; and ``(III) an analysis on the effectiveness of the Department of Defense response. ``(H) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines is appropriate. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. (c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1057 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is repealed.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. ``(c) Annual Report Required.--(1) Not later than May 1 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on civilian harm resulting from United States military operations during the preceding year. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(3) In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall take into account relevant and credible all-source reporting, with a special emphasis on information from public reports and non-governmental sources. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. ``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall make available an easily accessible electronic method by which individuals or others on their behalf may request ex gratia or other condolence payments.''. (

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. Civilian harm in connection with United States military operations. ``(a) Coordinator.--The Secretary of Defense shall-- ``(1) designate a senior official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to serve as the civilian harm investigation coordinator; and ``(2) appoint a general counsel to assist the coordinator in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection (b). ``(ii) The location, including the precise geographic coordinates of any strike occurring as a result of the conduct of the operation. ``(iii) An identification of whether the operation occurred inside or outside of a declared theater of active armed conflict and a definition of the term `theater of active armed conflict'. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(ix) In the case of any incident where the Secretary determines that credible civilian harm occurred-- ``(I) an assessment of whether the Department has publicly acknowledged the civilian harm or instituted any procedural reforms; ``(II) a description of any other non- monetary consequence management that has occurred, including the provision of medical care, visa assistance, private apologies or explanations, or public affairs statements; and ``(III) an analysis on the effectiveness of the Department of Defense response. ``(H) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense determines is appropriate. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. (c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1057 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is repealed.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Defense a civilian harm investigation coordinator, to improve and make permanent the requirement that the Secretary of Defense submit an annual report on civilian harm in connection with United States military operations, and for other purposes. ``(c) Annual Report Required.--(1) Not later than May 1 each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on civilian harm resulting from United States military operations during the preceding year. ``(viii) For any investigation into an incident that has been open for more than 180 days, an update on the status of the investigation in the report table. ``(3) In preparing a report under this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall take into account relevant and credible all-source reporting, with a special emphasis on information from public reports and non-governmental sources. ``(2) Information about specific payments required under paragraph (1) that must be kept confidential to ensure the safety or privacy of payment recipients, based on consultation with such recipients, may be excluded from the publicly available list if the Secretary of Defense-- ``(A) provides such information to the congressional defense committees in a confidential annex; ``(B) submits to such committees a certification of the need for confidentiality; and ``(C) makes such information publicly available in an aggregated format. ``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall make available an easily accessible electronic method by which individuals or others on their behalf may request ex gratia or other condolence payments.''. (

H.R.1673

Science, Technology, Communications

This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. E-RATE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL BUS WI-FI. (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``school bus'' means a passenger motor vehicle that is-- (1) designed to carry a driver and not less than 5 passengers; and (2) used significantly to transport early child education, elementary school, or secondary school students to or from school or an event related to school. (b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. <all>

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support.

Rep. Welch, Peter

D

VT

This bill requires that the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses be made eligible for support under the E-Rate program, which allots broadband discounts to schools and libraries.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. E-RATE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL BUS WI-FI. (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``school bus'' means a passenger motor vehicle that is-- (1) designed to carry a driver and not less than 5 passengers; and (2) used significantly to transport early child education, elementary school, or secondary school students to or from school or an event related to school. (b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. <all>

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. E-RATE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL BUS WI-FI. (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``school bus'' means a passenger motor vehicle that is-- (1) designed to carry a driver and not less than 5 passengers; and (2) used significantly to transport early child education, elementary school, or secondary school students to or from school or an event related to school. (b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. <all>

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. E-RATE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL BUS WI-FI. (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``school bus'' means a passenger motor vehicle that is-- (1) designed to carry a driver and not less than 5 passengers; and (2) used significantly to transport early child education, elementary school, or secondary school students to or from school or an event related to school. (b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. <all>

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. E-RATE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL BUS WI-FI. (a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``school bus'' means a passenger motor vehicle that is-- (1) designed to carry a driver and not less than 5 passengers; and (2) used significantly to transport early child education, elementary school, or secondary school students to or from school or an event related to school. (b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. <all>

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations.

To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. b) Rulemaking.--Notwithstanding the limitations under paragraphs (1)(B) and (2)(A) of section 254(h) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 254(h)) regarding the authorized recipients and uses of discounted telecommunications services, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Federal Communications Commission shall commence a rulemaking to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for support under the E-rate program of the Commission set forth under subpart F of part 54 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations.

H.R.9380

Armed Forces and National Security

Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (or the military departments) from attempting to collect a debt owed by a civilian not covered under TRICARE for certain emergency medical treatment at a military medical treatment facility. The bill also prohibits a military medical treatment facility from charging any fee for certain emergency medical treatment provided to a civilian who is not covered under TRICARE, or a third-party payer of such civilian (e.g., Medicare).

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, 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 ``Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act''. SEC. 2. DEBT ARISING FROM TREATMENT AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(j) The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department (as defined in section 101 of title 10) may not take an action under subsection (a) to collect a claim arising from covered treatment (as defined in section 1079b(b) of that title) provided at a military medical treatment facility to a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary (as defined in section 1072 of that title).''. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON FEES CHARGED TO CIVILIANS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Limitation on Fees for Certain Treatment.--(1) Under the procedures developed under subsection (a), a military medical treatment facility may not charge a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary, or a third-party payer of such civilian, any fee for covered treatment provided to such civilian at such facility. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `covered treatment', with respect to treatment provided to a civilian at a military medical treatment facility, means treatment provided for a medical emergency or in connection with an emergency inpatient admission. ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. ``(C) The term `third-party payer' means-- ``(i) an entity described in section 1095(h)(1) of this title; ``(ii) the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); or ``(iii) the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).''. <all>

Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes.

Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act

Rep. Castro, Joaquin

D

TX

This bill prohibits the Department of Defense (or the military departments) from attempting to collect a debt owed by a civilian not covered under TRICARE for certain emergency medical treatment at a military medical treatment facility. The bill also prohibits a military medical treatment facility from charging any fee for certain emergency medical treatment provided to a civilian who is not covered under TRICARE, or a third-party payer of such civilian (e.g., Medicare).

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, 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 ``Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act''. SEC. 2. DEBT ARISING FROM TREATMENT AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(j) The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department (as defined in section 101 of title 10) may not take an action under subsection (a) to collect a claim arising from covered treatment (as defined in section 1079b(b) of that title) provided at a military medical treatment facility to a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary (as defined in section 1072 of that title).''. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON FEES CHARGED TO CIVILIANS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Limitation on Fees for Certain Treatment.--(1) Under the procedures developed under subsection (a), a military medical treatment facility may not charge a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary, or a third-party payer of such civilian, any fee for covered treatment provided to such civilian at such facility. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `covered treatment', with respect to treatment provided to a civilian at a military medical treatment facility, means treatment provided for a medical emergency or in connection with an emergency inpatient admission. ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. ``(C) The term `third-party payer' means-- ``(i) an entity described in section 1095(h)(1) of this title; ``(ii) the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); or ``(iii) the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).''. <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 ``Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act''. 2. DEBT ARISING FROM TREATMENT AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(j) The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department (as defined in section 101 of title 10) may not take an action under subsection (a) to collect a claim arising from covered treatment (as defined in section 1079b(b) of that title) provided at a military medical treatment facility to a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary (as defined in section 1072 of that title).''. SEC. 3. Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Limitation on Fees for Certain Treatment.--(1) Under the procedures developed under subsection (a), a military medical treatment facility may not charge a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary, or a third-party payer of such civilian, any fee for covered treatment provided to such civilian at such facility. ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. ``(C) The term `third-party payer' means-- ``(i) an entity described in section 1095(h)(1) of this title; ``(ii) the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. ); or ``(iii) the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).''.

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, 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 ``Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act''. SEC. 2. DEBT ARISING FROM TREATMENT AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(j) The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department (as defined in section 101 of title 10) may not take an action under subsection (a) to collect a claim arising from covered treatment (as defined in section 1079b(b) of that title) provided at a military medical treatment facility to a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary (as defined in section 1072 of that title).''. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON FEES CHARGED TO CIVILIANS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Limitation on Fees for Certain Treatment.--(1) Under the procedures developed under subsection (a), a military medical treatment facility may not charge a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary, or a third-party payer of such civilian, any fee for covered treatment provided to such civilian at such facility. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `covered treatment', with respect to treatment provided to a civilian at a military medical treatment facility, means treatment provided for a medical emergency or in connection with an emergency inpatient admission. ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. ``(C) The term `third-party payer' means-- ``(i) an entity described in section 1095(h)(1) of this title; ``(ii) the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); or ``(iii) the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).''. <all>

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, 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 ``Financial Relief for Civilians Treated at Military Hospitals Act''. SEC. 2. DEBT ARISING FROM TREATMENT AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j).''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(j) The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department (as defined in section 101 of title 10) may not take an action under subsection (a) to collect a claim arising from covered treatment (as defined in section 1079b(b) of that title) provided at a military medical treatment facility to a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary (as defined in section 1072 of that title).''. SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON FEES CHARGED TO CIVILIANS FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT PROVIDED AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES. Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Limitation on Fees for Certain Treatment.--(1) Under the procedures developed under subsection (a), a military medical treatment facility may not charge a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary, or a third-party payer of such civilian, any fee for covered treatment provided to such civilian at such facility. ``(2) In this subsection: ``(A) The term `covered treatment', with respect to treatment provided to a civilian at a military medical treatment facility, means treatment provided for a medical emergency or in connection with an emergency inpatient admission. ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. ``(C) The term `third-party payer' means-- ``(i) an entity described in section 1095(h)(1) of this title; ``(ii) the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); or ``(iii) the Medicaid program under title XIX of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).''. <all>

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Limitation on Fees for Certain Treatment.--(1) Under the procedures developed under subsection (a), a military medical treatment facility may not charge a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary, or a third-party payer of such civilian, any fee for covered treatment provided to such civilian at such facility. ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations.

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. ``(C) The term `third-party payer' means-- ``(i) an entity described in section 1095(h)(1) of this title; ``(ii) the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. );

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. ``(C) The term `third-party payer' means-- ``(i) an entity described in section 1095(h)(1) of this title; ``(ii) the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. );

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Limitation on Fees for Certain Treatment.--(1) Under the procedures developed under subsection (a), a military medical treatment facility may not charge a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary, or a third-party payer of such civilian, any fee for covered treatment provided to such civilian at such facility. ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations.

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. ``(C) The term `third-party payer' means-- ``(i) an entity described in section 1095(h)(1) of this title; ``(ii) the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. );

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Limitation on Fees for Certain Treatment.--(1) Under the procedures developed under subsection (a), a military medical treatment facility may not charge a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary, or a third-party payer of such civilian, any fee for covered treatment provided to such civilian at such facility. ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations.

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. ``(C) The term `third-party payer' means-- ``(i) an entity described in section 1095(h)(1) of this title; ``(ii) the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. );

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Limitation on Fees for Certain Treatment.--(1) Under the procedures developed under subsection (a), a military medical treatment facility may not charge a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary, or a third-party payer of such civilian, any fee for covered treatment provided to such civilian at such facility. ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations.

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations. ``(C) The term `third-party payer' means-- ``(i) an entity described in section 1095(h)(1) of this title; ``(ii) the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq. );

To amend title 31 and title 10, United States Code, to address claims of the United States Government relating to certain treatment received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes. Section 3711 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A)(v), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to any debt or claim described in subsection (j). ''; Section 1079b of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b): ``(b) Limitation on Fees for Certain Treatment.--(1) Under the procedures developed under subsection (a), a military medical treatment facility may not charge a civilian who is not a covered beneficiary, or a third-party payer of such civilian, any fee for covered treatment provided to such civilian at such facility. ``(B) The terms `emergency inpatient admission' and `medical emergency' have the meanings given those terms in section 199.2 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations.

S.3072

International Affairs

City and State Diplomacy Act This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office of City and State Diplomacy, which shall coordinate federal support for engagement by state and municipal governments with foreign governments. The head of the office shall be the Ambassador-at-Large for City and State Diplomacy, who shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, 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 ``City and State Diplomacy Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The supremacy clause of the United States Constitution (article VI, clause 2) establishes that the Federal Government has the primary role in conducting diplomacy on behalf of the United States; in turn, the Department of State, which was created pursuant to statute by Congress in 1789, has the lead role in formulating and implementing United States foreign policy. (2) The growth of subnational cooperation has enabled States and municipalities to play an increasingly significant role in foreign policy and complement the efforts of the Department of State by-- (A) supporting exchanges and cooperation agreements between elected leaders and officials of State and municipal governments and those of international cities, regions, and countries; (B) promoting United States exports to foreign markets and foreign direct investment into the United States; and (C) sharing best practices and striking agreements with foreign counterparts on a wide range of topics, including facilitating trade and investment, protecting the health and safety of their respective citizens, cooperating on energy and the environment, and promoting people-to-people exchanges. (3) Global networks made up exclusively of local government officials are at the forefront of harnessing the power of cities to advance international cooperation, including C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, ICLEI, United Cities and Local Governments, Global Parliament of Mayors, Urban20, Strong Cities Network, and Global Compact of Mayors. (4) In 2010, the Department of State appointed the first- ever special representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs, who led efforts to build strategic peer-to-peer relationships between the Department of State, State and local officials, and their foreign counterparts. SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) it is in the interest of the United States to support robust two-way partnerships between the Department of State and subnational entities to advance United States foreign policy objectives, improve understanding of United States diplomacy, and leverage Federal resources to enhance the impact of subnational engagements; and (2) the creation in the Department of State of an Office of City and State Diplomacy, headed by a senior Department official of appropriate rank to represent the United States at international fora, would bolster United States interests through international agreements and Federal support to State and local entities. SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY AND STATE DIPLOMACY. Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Office of City and State Diplomacy.-- ``(1) In general.--There shall be established within the Department of State an Office of City and State Diplomacy (in this subsection referred to as the `Office'). The Department may use a similar name at its discretion and upon notification to Congress. ``(2) Head of office.--The head of the Office shall be the Ambassador-at-Large for City and State Diplomacy (in this subsection referred to as the `Ambassador') or other appropriate senior official. The head of the Office shall-- ``(A) be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and ``(B) report directly to the Secretary, or such other senior official as the Secretary determines appropriate and upon notification to Congress. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Principal duty.--The principal duty of the head of the Office shall be the overall coordination (including policy oversight of resources) of Federal support for subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments. The head of the Office shall be the principal adviser to the Secretary of State on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the Department of State. ``(B) Additional duties.--The additional duties of the head of the Office shall include the following: ``(i) Coordinating overall United States policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments, including with respect to the following: ``(I) Coordinating resources across the Department of State and throughout the Federal Government in support of such engagements. ``(II) Identifying policy, program, and funding discrepancies among relevant Federal agencies regarding such coordination. ``(III) Identifying gaps in Federal support for such engagements and developing corresponding policy or programmatic changes to address such gaps. ``(ii) Identifying areas of alignment between United States foreign policy and State and municipal goals. ``(iii) Improving communication with the United States public, including, potentially, communication that demonstrate the breadth of international engagement by subnational actors and the impact of diplomacy across the United States. ``(iv) Providing advisory support to subnational engagements, including by assisting State and municipal governments regarding-- ``(I) developing and implementing global engagement and public diplomacy strategies; ``(II) implementing programs to cooperate with foreign governments on policy priorities or managing shared resources; and ``(III) understanding the implications of foreign policy developments or policy changes through regular and extraordinary briefings. ``(v) Facilitating linkages and networks among State and municipal governments, and between State and municipal governments and their foreign counterparts, including by tracking subnational engagements and leveraging State and municipal expertise. ``(vi) Supporting the work of Department of State detailees assigned to State and municipal governments pursuant to this subsection. ``(vii) Under the direction of the Secretary, negotiating agreements and memoranda of understanding with foreign governments related to subnational engagements and priorities. ``(viii) Supporting United States economic interests through subnational engagements, in consultation and coordination with the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Treasury, and the Office of the United States Trade Representative. ``(ix) Coordinating subnational engagements with the associations of subnational elected leaders, including the United States Conference of Mayors, National Governors Association, National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, Council of State Governments, National Conference of State Legislators, and State International Development Organizations. ``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office shall coordinate with and support the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the United States. ``(5) Detailees.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of State, with respect to employees of the Department of State, is authorized to detail a member of the civil service or Foreign Service to State and municipal governments on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. Such details shall be for a period not to exceed two years, and shall be without interruption or loss of status or privilege. ``(B) Responsibilities.--Detailees under subparagraph (A) should carry out the following responsibilities: ``(i) Supporting the mission and objectives of the host subnational government office. ``(ii) Advising State and municipal government officials regarding questions of global affairs, foreign policy, cooperative agreements, and public diplomacy. ``(iii) Coordinating activities relating to State and municipal government subnational engagements with the Department of State, including the Office, Department leadership, and regional and functional bureaus of the Department, as appropriate. ``(iv) Engaging Federal agencies regarding security, public health, trade promotion, and other programs executed at the State or municipal government level. ``(v) Any other duties requested by State and municipal governments and approved by the Office. ``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of State-- ``(i) is authorized to employ individuals by contract; ``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re- hired annuitants authority under section 3323 of title 5, United States Code, particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the United States who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments; and ``(iii) is encouraged to make use of authorities under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) to temporarily assign State and local government officials to the Department of State or overseas missions to increase their international experience and add their perspectives on United States priorities to the Department. ``(6) Report and briefing.-- ``(A) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the head of the Office shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report that includes information relating to the following: ``(i) The staffing plan (including permanent and temporary staff) for the Office and a justification for the location of the Office within the Department of State's organizational structure. ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(iii) The rank and title granted to the head of the Office, together with a justification relating to such decision and an analysis of whether the rank and title of Ambassador-at-Large is required to fulfill the duties of the Office. ``(iv) A strategic plan for the Office, including relating to-- ``(I) leveraging subnational engagement to improve United States foreign policy effectiveness; ``(II) enhancing the awareness, understanding, and involvement of United States citizens in the foreign policy process; and ``(III) better engaging with foreign subnational governments to strengthen diplomacy. ``(v) Any other matters as determined relevant by the head of the Office. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(7) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed as precluding-- ``(A) the Office from being elevated to a bureau within the Department of State; or ``(B) the head of the Office from being elevated to an Assistant Secretary, if such an Assistant Secretary position does not increase the number of Assistant Secretary positions at the Department above the number authorized under subsection (c)(1). ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people. ``(B) State.--The term `State' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. ``(C) Subnational engagement.--The term `subnational engagement' means formal meetings or events between elected officials of State or municipal governments and their foreign counterparts.''. <all>

City and State Diplomacy Act

A bill to establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the State Department, and for other purposes.

City and State Diplomacy Act

Sen. Murphy, Christopher

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This bill establishes within the Department of State the Office of City and State Diplomacy, which shall coordinate federal support for engagement by state and municipal governments with foreign governments. The head of the office shall be the Ambassador-at-Large for City and State Diplomacy, who shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

SHORT TITLE. 2. (4) In 2010, the Department of State appointed the first- ever special representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs, who led efforts to build strategic peer-to-peer relationships between the Department of State, State and local officials, and their foreign counterparts. SENSE OF CONGRESS. SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY AND STATE DIPLOMACY. Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. The Department may use a similar name at its discretion and upon notification to Congress. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Principal duty.--The principal duty of the head of the Office shall be the overall coordination (including policy oversight of resources) of Federal support for subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments. ``(ix) Coordinating subnational engagements with the associations of subnational elected leaders, including the United States Conference of Mayors, National Governors Association, National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, Council of State Governments, National Conference of State Legislators, and State International Development Organizations. ``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office shall coordinate with and support the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the United States. Such details shall be for a period not to exceed two years, and shall be without interruption or loss of status or privilege. ``(B) Responsibilities.--Detailees under subparagraph (A) should carry out the following responsibilities: ``(i) Supporting the mission and objectives of the host subnational government office. ``(ii) Advising State and municipal government officials regarding questions of global affairs, foreign policy, cooperative agreements, and public diplomacy. ``(iii) Coordinating activities relating to State and municipal government subnational engagements with the Department of State, including the Office, Department leadership, and regional and functional bureaus of the Department, as appropriate. ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(7) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed as precluding-- ``(A) the Office from being elevated to a bureau within the Department of State; or ``(B) the head of the Office from being elevated to an Assistant Secretary, if such an Assistant Secretary position does not increase the number of Assistant Secretary positions at the Department above the number authorized under subsection (c)(1). ``(B) State.--The term `State' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.

SHORT TITLE. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY AND STATE DIPLOMACY. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Principal duty.--The principal duty of the head of the Office shall be the overall coordination (including policy oversight of resources) of Federal support for subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments. ``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office shall coordinate with and support the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the United States. ``(B) Responsibilities.--Detailees under subparagraph (A) should carry out the following responsibilities: ``(i) Supporting the mission and objectives of the host subnational government office. ``(ii) Advising State and municipal government officials regarding questions of global affairs, foreign policy, cooperative agreements, and public diplomacy. ``(iii) Coordinating activities relating to State and municipal government subnational engagements with the Department of State, including the Office, Department leadership, and regional and functional bureaus of the Department, as appropriate. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(7) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed as precluding-- ``(A) the Office from being elevated to a bureau within the Department of State; or ``(B) the head of the Office from being elevated to an Assistant Secretary, if such an Assistant Secretary position does not increase the number of Assistant Secretary positions at the Department above the number authorized under subsection (c)(1). ``(B) State.--The term `State' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The supremacy clause of the United States Constitution (article VI, clause 2) establishes that the Federal Government has the primary role in conducting diplomacy on behalf of the United States; in turn, the Department of State, which was created pursuant to statute by Congress in 1789, has the lead role in formulating and implementing United States foreign policy. (4) In 2010, the Department of State appointed the first- ever special representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs, who led efforts to build strategic peer-to-peer relationships between the Department of State, State and local officials, and their foreign counterparts. SENSE OF CONGRESS. SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY AND STATE DIPLOMACY. Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. The Department may use a similar name at its discretion and upon notification to Congress. ``(2) Head of office.--The head of the Office shall be the Ambassador-at-Large for City and State Diplomacy (in this subsection referred to as the `Ambassador') or other appropriate senior official. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Principal duty.--The principal duty of the head of the Office shall be the overall coordination (including policy oversight of resources) of Federal support for subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments. ``(II) Identifying policy, program, and funding discrepancies among relevant Federal agencies regarding such coordination. ``(vii) Under the direction of the Secretary, negotiating agreements and memoranda of understanding with foreign governments related to subnational engagements and priorities. ``(ix) Coordinating subnational engagements with the associations of subnational elected leaders, including the United States Conference of Mayors, National Governors Association, National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, Council of State Governments, National Conference of State Legislators, and State International Development Organizations. ``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office shall coordinate with and support the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the United States. Such details shall be for a period not to exceed two years, and shall be without interruption or loss of status or privilege. ``(B) Responsibilities.--Detailees under subparagraph (A) should carry out the following responsibilities: ``(i) Supporting the mission and objectives of the host subnational government office. ``(ii) Advising State and municipal government officials regarding questions of global affairs, foreign policy, cooperative agreements, and public diplomacy. ``(iii) Coordinating activities relating to State and municipal government subnational engagements with the Department of State, including the Office, Department leadership, and regional and functional bureaus of the Department, as appropriate. 4701 et seq.) ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(7) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed as precluding-- ``(A) the Office from being elevated to a bureau within the Department of State; or ``(B) the head of the Office from being elevated to an Assistant Secretary, if such an Assistant Secretary position does not increase the number of Assistant Secretary positions at the Department above the number authorized under subsection (c)(1). ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people. ``(B) State.--The term `State' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.

SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The supremacy clause of the United States Constitution (article VI, clause 2) establishes that the Federal Government has the primary role in conducting diplomacy on behalf of the United States; in turn, the Department of State, which was created pursuant to statute by Congress in 1789, has the lead role in formulating and implementing United States foreign policy. (3) Global networks made up exclusively of local government officials are at the forefront of harnessing the power of cities to advance international cooperation, including C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, ICLEI, United Cities and Local Governments, Global Parliament of Mayors, Urban20, Strong Cities Network, and Global Compact of Mayors. (4) In 2010, the Department of State appointed the first- ever special representative for Global Intergovernmental Affairs, who led efforts to build strategic peer-to-peer relationships between the Department of State, State and local officials, and their foreign counterparts. SENSE OF CONGRESS. SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY AND STATE DIPLOMACY. Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. The Department may use a similar name at its discretion and upon notification to Congress. ``(2) Head of office.--The head of the Office shall be the Ambassador-at-Large for City and State Diplomacy (in this subsection referred to as the `Ambassador') or other appropriate senior official. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Principal duty.--The principal duty of the head of the Office shall be the overall coordination (including policy oversight of resources) of Federal support for subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments. ``(II) Identifying policy, program, and funding discrepancies among relevant Federal agencies regarding such coordination. ``(III) Identifying gaps in Federal support for such engagements and developing corresponding policy or programmatic changes to address such gaps. ``(iii) Improving communication with the United States public, including, potentially, communication that demonstrate the breadth of international engagement by subnational actors and the impact of diplomacy across the United States. ``(vii) Under the direction of the Secretary, negotiating agreements and memoranda of understanding with foreign governments related to subnational engagements and priorities. ``(ix) Coordinating subnational engagements with the associations of subnational elected leaders, including the United States Conference of Mayors, National Governors Association, National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, Council of State Governments, National Conference of State Legislators, and State International Development Organizations. ``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office shall coordinate with and support the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the United States. ``(5) Detailees.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of State, with respect to employees of the Department of State, is authorized to detail a member of the civil service or Foreign Service to State and municipal governments on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. Such details shall be for a period not to exceed two years, and shall be without interruption or loss of status or privilege. ``(B) Responsibilities.--Detailees under subparagraph (A) should carry out the following responsibilities: ``(i) Supporting the mission and objectives of the host subnational government office. ``(ii) Advising State and municipal government officials regarding questions of global affairs, foreign policy, cooperative agreements, and public diplomacy. ``(iii) Coordinating activities relating to State and municipal government subnational engagements with the Department of State, including the Office, Department leadership, and regional and functional bureaus of the Department, as appropriate. ``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of State-- ``(i) is authorized to employ individuals by contract; ``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re- hired annuitants authority under section 3323 of title 5, United States Code, particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the United States who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments; and ``(iii) is encouraged to make use of authorities under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(iii) The rank and title granted to the head of the Office, together with a justification relating to such decision and an analysis of whether the rank and title of Ambassador-at-Large is required to fulfill the duties of the Office. ``(iv) A strategic plan for the Office, including relating to-- ``(I) leveraging subnational engagement to improve United States foreign policy effectiveness; ``(II) enhancing the awareness, understanding, and involvement of United States citizens in the foreign policy process; and ``(III) better engaging with foreign subnational governments to strengthen diplomacy. ``(v) Any other matters as determined relevant by the head of the Office. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(7) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection may be construed as precluding-- ``(A) the Office from being elevated to a bureau within the Department of State; or ``(B) the head of the Office from being elevated to an Assistant Secretary, if such an Assistant Secretary position does not increase the number of Assistant Secretary positions at the Department above the number authorized under subsection (c)(1). ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people. ``(B) State.--The term `State' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) The supremacy clause of the United States Constitution (article VI, clause 2) establishes that the Federal Government has the primary role in conducting diplomacy on behalf of the United States; in turn, the Department of State, which was created pursuant to statute by Congress in 1789, has the lead role in formulating and implementing United States foreign policy. ( (3) Global networks made up exclusively of local government officials are at the forefront of harnessing the power of cities to advance international cooperation, including C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, ICLEI, United Cities and Local Governments, Global Parliament of Mayors, Urban20, Strong Cities Network, and Global Compact of Mayors. ( Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Office of City and State Diplomacy.-- ``(1) In general.--There shall be established within the Department of State an Office of City and State Diplomacy (in this subsection referred to as the `Office'). The head of the Office shall be the principal adviser to the Secretary of State on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the Department of State. ``(B) Additional duties.--The additional duties of the head of the Office shall include the following: ``(i) Coordinating overall United States policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments, including with respect to the following: ``(I) Coordinating resources across the Department of State and throughout the Federal Government in support of such engagements. ``(vi) Supporting the work of Department of State detailees assigned to State and municipal governments pursuant to this subsection. ``(vii) Under the direction of the Secretary, negotiating agreements and memoranda of understanding with foreign governments related to subnational engagements and priorities. ``(5) Detailees.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of State, with respect to employees of the Department of State, is authorized to detail a member of the civil service or Foreign Service to State and municipal governments on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. ``(ii) Advising State and municipal government officials regarding questions of global affairs, foreign policy, cooperative agreements, and public diplomacy. ``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of State-- ``(i) is authorized to employ individuals by contract; ``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re- hired annuitants authority under section 3323 of title 5, United States Code, particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the United States who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments; and ``(iii) is encouraged to make use of authorities under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(iii) The rank and title granted to the head of the Office, together with a justification relating to such decision and an analysis of whether the rank and title of Ambassador-at-Large is required to fulfill the duties of the Office. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) The supremacy clause of the United States Constitution (article VI, clause 2) establishes that the Federal Government has the primary role in conducting diplomacy on behalf of the United States; in turn, the Department of State, which was created pursuant to statute by Congress in 1789, has the lead role in formulating and implementing United States foreign policy. ( ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY AND STATE DIPLOMACY. The head of the Office shall be the principal adviser to the Secretary of State on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the Department of State. ``(B) Additional duties.--The additional duties of the head of the Office shall include the following: ``(i) Coordinating overall United States policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments, including with respect to the following: ``(I) Coordinating resources across the Department of State and throughout the Federal Government in support of such engagements. ``(III) Identifying gaps in Federal support for such engagements and developing corresponding policy or programmatic changes to address such gaps. ``(iii) Improving communication with the United States public, including, potentially, communication that demonstrate the breadth of international engagement by subnational actors and the impact of diplomacy across the United States. ``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office shall coordinate with and support the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the United States. ``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of State-- ``(i) is authorized to employ individuals by contract; ``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re- hired annuitants authority under section 3323 of title 5, United States Code, particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the United States who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments; and ``(iii) is encouraged to make use of authorities under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people. ``(B) State.--The term `State' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) The supremacy clause of the United States Constitution (article VI, clause 2) establishes that the Federal Government has the primary role in conducting diplomacy on behalf of the United States; in turn, the Department of State, which was created pursuant to statute by Congress in 1789, has the lead role in formulating and implementing United States foreign policy. ( ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY AND STATE DIPLOMACY. The head of the Office shall be the principal adviser to the Secretary of State on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the Department of State. ``(B) Additional duties.--The additional duties of the head of the Office shall include the following: ``(i) Coordinating overall United States policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments, including with respect to the following: ``(I) Coordinating resources across the Department of State and throughout the Federal Government in support of such engagements. ``(III) Identifying gaps in Federal support for such engagements and developing corresponding policy or programmatic changes to address such gaps. ``(iii) Improving communication with the United States public, including, potentially, communication that demonstrate the breadth of international engagement by subnational actors and the impact of diplomacy across the United States. ``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office shall coordinate with and support the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the United States. ``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of State-- ``(i) is authorized to employ individuals by contract; ``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re- hired annuitants authority under section 3323 of title 5, United States Code, particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the United States who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments; and ``(iii) is encouraged to make use of authorities under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people. ``(B) State.--The term `State' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) The supremacy clause of the United States Constitution (article VI, clause 2) establishes that the Federal Government has the primary role in conducting diplomacy on behalf of the United States; in turn, the Department of State, which was created pursuant to statute by Congress in 1789, has the lead role in formulating and implementing United States foreign policy. ( (3) Global networks made up exclusively of local government officials are at the forefront of harnessing the power of cities to advance international cooperation, including C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, ICLEI, United Cities and Local Governments, Global Parliament of Mayors, Urban20, Strong Cities Network, and Global Compact of Mayors. ( Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Office of City and State Diplomacy.-- ``(1) In general.--There shall be established within the Department of State an Office of City and State Diplomacy (in this subsection referred to as the `Office'). The head of the Office shall be the principal adviser to the Secretary of State on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the Department of State. ``(B) Additional duties.--The additional duties of the head of the Office shall include the following: ``(i) Coordinating overall United States policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments, including with respect to the following: ``(I) Coordinating resources across the Department of State and throughout the Federal Government in support of such engagements. ``(vi) Supporting the work of Department of State detailees assigned to State and municipal governments pursuant to this subsection. ``(vii) Under the direction of the Secretary, negotiating agreements and memoranda of understanding with foreign governments related to subnational engagements and priorities. ``(5) Detailees.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of State, with respect to employees of the Department of State, is authorized to detail a member of the civil service or Foreign Service to State and municipal governments on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. ``(ii) Advising State and municipal government officials regarding questions of global affairs, foreign policy, cooperative agreements, and public diplomacy. ``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of State-- ``(i) is authorized to employ individuals by contract; ``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re- hired annuitants authority under section 3323 of title 5, United States Code, particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the United States who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments; and ``(iii) is encouraged to make use of authorities under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(iii) The rank and title granted to the head of the Office, together with a justification relating to such decision and an analysis of whether the rank and title of Ambassador-at-Large is required to fulfill the duties of the Office. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) The supremacy clause of the United States Constitution (article VI, clause 2) establishes that the Federal Government has the primary role in conducting diplomacy on behalf of the United States; in turn, the Department of State, which was created pursuant to statute by Congress in 1789, has the lead role in formulating and implementing United States foreign policy. ( ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF CITY AND STATE DIPLOMACY. The head of the Office shall be the principal adviser to the Secretary of State on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the Department of State. ``(B) Additional duties.--The additional duties of the head of the Office shall include the following: ``(i) Coordinating overall United States policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments, including with respect to the following: ``(I) Coordinating resources across the Department of State and throughout the Federal Government in support of such engagements. ``(III) Identifying gaps in Federal support for such engagements and developing corresponding policy or programmatic changes to address such gaps. ``(iii) Improving communication with the United States public, including, potentially, communication that demonstrate the breadth of international engagement by subnational actors and the impact of diplomacy across the United States. ``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office shall coordinate with and support the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the United States. ``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of State-- ``(i) is authorized to employ individuals by contract; ``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re- hired annuitants authority under section 3323 of title 5, United States Code, particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the United States who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments; and ``(iii) is encouraged to make use of authorities under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people. ``(B) State.--The term `State' means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) The supremacy clause of the United States Constitution (article VI, clause 2) establishes that the Federal Government has the primary role in conducting diplomacy on behalf of the United States; in turn, the Department of State, which was created pursuant to statute by Congress in 1789, has the lead role in formulating and implementing United States foreign policy. ( (3) Global networks made up exclusively of local government officials are at the forefront of harnessing the power of cities to advance international cooperation, including C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, ICLEI, United Cities and Local Governments, Global Parliament of Mayors, Urban20, Strong Cities Network, and Global Compact of Mayors. ( Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Office of City and State Diplomacy.-- ``(1) In general.--There shall be established within the Department of State an Office of City and State Diplomacy (in this subsection referred to as the `Office'). The head of the Office shall be the principal adviser to the Secretary of State on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the Department of State. ``(B) Additional duties.--The additional duties of the head of the Office shall include the following: ``(i) Coordinating overall United States policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments, including with respect to the following: ``(I) Coordinating resources across the Department of State and throughout the Federal Government in support of such engagements. ``(vi) Supporting the work of Department of State detailees assigned to State and municipal governments pursuant to this subsection. ``(vii) Under the direction of the Secretary, negotiating agreements and memoranda of understanding with foreign governments related to subnational engagements and priorities. ``(5) Detailees.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of State, with respect to employees of the Department of State, is authorized to detail a member of the civil service or Foreign Service to State and municipal governments on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. ``(ii) Advising State and municipal government officials regarding questions of global affairs, foreign policy, cooperative agreements, and public diplomacy. ``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of State-- ``(i) is authorized to employ individuals by contract; ``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re- hired annuitants authority under section 3323 of title 5, United States Code, particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the United States who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments; and ``(iii) is encouraged to make use of authorities under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(iii) The rank and title granted to the head of the Office, together with a justification relating to such decision and an analysis of whether the rank and title of Ambassador-at-Large is required to fulfill the duties of the Office. ``(B) Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the report required under subparagraph (A) and annually thereafter, the head of the Office shall brief the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives on the work of the Office and any changes made to the organizational structure or funding of the Office. ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes. ``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office shall coordinate with and support the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the United States. ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes. The head of the Office shall be the principal adviser to the Secretary of State on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the Department of State. ``(B) Additional duties.--The additional duties of the head of the Office shall include the following: ``(i) Coordinating overall United States policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments, including with respect to the following: ``(I) Coordinating resources across the Department of State and throughout the Federal Government in support of such engagements. ``(5) Detailees.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of State, with respect to employees of the Department of State, is authorized to detail a member of the civil service or Foreign Service to State and municipal governments on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. ``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of State-- ``(i) is authorized to employ individuals by contract; ``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re- hired annuitants authority under section 3323 of title 5, United States Code, particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the United States who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments; and ``(iii) is encouraged to make use of authorities under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) ``(iii) The rank and title granted to the head of the Office, together with a justification relating to such decision and an analysis of whether the rank and title of Ambassador-at-Large is required to fulfill the duties of the Office. ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes. ``(4) Coordination.--With respect to matters involving trade promotion and inward investment facilitation, the Office shall coordinate with and support the International Trade Administration of the Department of Commerce as the lead Federal agency for trade promotion and facilitation of business investment in the United States. ``(ii) The funding level provided to the Office for the Office, together with a justification relating to such level. ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people.

To establish an Office of City and State Diplomacy within the Department of State, and for other purposes. The head of the Office shall be the principal adviser to the Secretary of State on subnational engagements and the principal official on such matters within the senior management of the Department of State. ``(B) Additional duties.--The additional duties of the head of the Office shall include the following: ``(i) Coordinating overall United States policy and programs in support of subnational engagements by State and municipal governments with foreign governments, including with respect to the following: ``(I) Coordinating resources across the Department of State and throughout the Federal Government in support of such engagements. ``(5) Detailees.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of State, with respect to employees of the Department of State, is authorized to detail a member of the civil service or Foreign Service to State and municipal governments on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. ``(C) Additional personnel support for subnational engagement.--For the purposes of this subsection, the Secretary of State-- ``(i) is authorized to employ individuals by contract; ``(ii) is encouraged to make use of the re- hired annuitants authority under section 3323 of title 5, United States Code, particularly for annuitants who are already residing across the United States who may have the skills and experience to support subnational governments; and ``(iii) is encouraged to make use of authorities under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) ``(iii) The rank and title granted to the head of the Office, together with a justification relating to such decision and an analysis of whether the rank and title of Ambassador-at-Large is required to fulfill the duties of the Office. ``(8) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Municipal.--The term `municipal' means, with respect to the government of a municipality in the United States, a municipality with a population of not fewer than 100,000 people.

H.R.3615

Families

Child Care Funds Accountability Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to monitor and report on compliance with the use of funds for the child care stabilization grants and the Child Care and Development Block Grant program provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Child Care Funds Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RELATING TO THE USES OF FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS AND THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Section 2201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; March 11, 2021) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Monitoring Compliance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall dedicate such portion of the amounts made available by subsection (b) for Federal administrative costs in carrying out this section as the Secretary determines necessary to monitor compliance with the requirements relating to all uses of funds made available under section 2202 for stabilization grants and under this section for the child care and development block grant program to ensure the integrity of the program, including-- ``(A) compliance with the requirements under subsection (c) and under section 2202(f), and ``(B) to ensure that there is no duplication with loans under the Paycheck Protection Program received by child care providers. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''. <all>

Child Care Funds Accountability Act

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care.

Child Care Funds Accountability Act

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette

R

IA

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to monitor and report on compliance with the use of funds for the child care stabilization grants and the Child Care and Development Block Grant program provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Child Care Funds Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RELATING TO THE USES OF FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS AND THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Section 2201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; March 11, 2021) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Monitoring Compliance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall dedicate such portion of the amounts made available by subsection (b) for Federal administrative costs in carrying out this section as the Secretary determines necessary to monitor compliance with the requirements relating to all uses of funds made available under section 2202 for stabilization grants and under this section for the child care and development block grant program to ensure the integrity of the program, including-- ``(A) compliance with the requirements under subsection (c) and under section 2202(f), and ``(B) to ensure that there is no duplication with loans under the Paycheck Protection Program received by child care providers. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Child Care Funds Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RELATING TO THE USES OF FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS AND THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Section 2201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; March 11, 2021) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Monitoring Compliance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall dedicate such portion of the amounts made available by subsection (b) for Federal administrative costs in carrying out this section as the Secretary determines necessary to monitor compliance with the requirements relating to all uses of funds made available under section 2202 for stabilization grants and under this section for the child care and development block grant program to ensure the integrity of the program, including-- ``(A) compliance with the requirements under subsection (c) and under section 2202(f), and ``(B) to ensure that there is no duplication with loans under the Paycheck Protection Program received by child care providers. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Child Care Funds Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RELATING TO THE USES OF FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS AND THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Section 2201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; March 11, 2021) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Monitoring Compliance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall dedicate such portion of the amounts made available by subsection (b) for Federal administrative costs in carrying out this section as the Secretary determines necessary to monitor compliance with the requirements relating to all uses of funds made available under section 2202 for stabilization grants and under this section for the child care and development block grant program to ensure the integrity of the program, including-- ``(A) compliance with the requirements under subsection (c) and under section 2202(f), and ``(B) to ensure that there is no duplication with loans under the Paycheck Protection Program received by child care providers. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Child Care Funds Accountability Act''. SEC. 2. MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RELATING TO THE USES OF FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS AND THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Section 2201 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; March 11, 2021) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Monitoring Compliance.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall dedicate such portion of the amounts made available by subsection (b) for Federal administrative costs in carrying out this section as the Secretary determines necessary to monitor compliance with the requirements relating to all uses of funds made available under section 2202 for stabilization grants and under this section for the child care and development block grant program to ensure the integrity of the program, including-- ``(A) compliance with the requirements under subsection (c) and under section 2202(f), and ``(B) to ensure that there is no duplication with loans under the Paycheck Protection Program received by child care providers. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RELATING TO THE USES OF FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS AND THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RELATING TO THE USES OF FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS AND THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RELATING TO THE USES OF FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS AND THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RELATING TO THE USES OF FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS AND THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''.

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to monitor compliance with the requirements of the American Rescue Plan relating to the uses of funds for child care. MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RELATING TO THE USES OF FUNDS FOR CHILD CARE STABILIZATION GRANTS AND THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. ``(2) Report to congress.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall make publicly available and provide to the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of compliance reviews under this section.''.

H.R.2805

Immigration

Protecting the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2021 or the PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021 This bill establishes that the authority to investigate, apprehend, or detain aliens for the purposes of immigration enforcement is limited to immigration officers and authorized Department of Homeland Security employees, except when such authority is provided to other individuals under specified statutes. Specifically, this restriction does not apply in certain instances involving (1) an actual or imminent mass influx of aliens, (2) persons bringing in and harboring aliens in violation of immigration laws, or (3) an alien illegally present in the United States who had previously left or was deported after being convicted of a felony. The bill repeals the authority allowing the Department of Justice to enter into agreements authorizing state or local government employees to perform immigration enforcement functions.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2021'' or as the ``PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF STATE AND LOCAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)) is amended to read as follows: ``(g) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of section 103(a), in section 274(c), and in section 439 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1252c), the authority to inquire about or verify immigration or citizenship status and to investigate, apprehend, arrest, or detain an individual for a violation of this Act or any regulation authorized by this Act is restricted to immigration officers and authorized employees of the Department of Homeland Security and subject to limits set forth in other provisions of law.''. <all>

PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government.

PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021 Protecting the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2021

Rep. Quigley, Mike

D

IL

This bill establishes that the authority to investigate, apprehend, or detain aliens for the purposes of immigration enforcement is limited to immigration officers and authorized Department of Homeland Security employees, except when such authority is provided to other individuals under specified statutes. Specifically, this restriction does not apply in certain instances involving (1) an actual or imminent mass influx of aliens, (2) persons bringing in and harboring aliens in violation of immigration laws, or (3) an alien illegally present in the United States who had previously left or was deported after being convicted of a felony. The bill repeals the authority allowing the Department of Justice to enter into agreements authorizing state or local government employees to perform immigration enforcement functions.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2021'' or as the ``PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF STATE AND LOCAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)) is amended to read as follows: ``(g) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of section 103(a), in section 274(c), and in section 439 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1252c), the authority to inquire about or verify immigration or citizenship status and to investigate, apprehend, arrest, or detain an individual for a violation of this Act or any regulation authorized by this Act is restricted to immigration officers and authorized employees of the Department of Homeland Security and subject to limits set forth in other provisions of law.''. <all>

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2021'' or as the ``PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF STATE AND LOCAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)) is amended to read as follows: ``(g) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of section 103(a), in section 274(c), and in section 439 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1252c), the authority to inquire about or verify immigration or citizenship status and to investigate, apprehend, arrest, or detain an individual for a violation of this Act or any regulation authorized by this Act is restricted to immigration officers and authorized employees of the Department of Homeland Security and subject to limits set forth in other provisions of law.''. <all>

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2021'' or as the ``PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF STATE AND LOCAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)) is amended to read as follows: ``(g) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of section 103(a), in section 274(c), and in section 439 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1252c), the authority to inquire about or verify immigration or citizenship status and to investigate, apprehend, arrest, or detain an individual for a violation of this Act or any regulation authorized by this Act is restricted to immigration officers and authorized employees of the Department of Homeland Security and subject to limits set forth in other provisions of law.''. <all>

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 the Rights Of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for Immigration Act of 2021'' or as the ``PROTECT Immigration Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RESCISSION OF STATE AND LOCAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)) is amended to read as follows: ``(g) Except as provided in paragraph (10) of section 103(a), in section 274(c), and in section 439 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1252c), the authority to inquire about or verify immigration or citizenship status and to investigate, apprehend, arrest, or detain an individual for a violation of this Act or any regulation authorized by this Act is restricted to immigration officers and authorized employees of the Department of Homeland Security and subject to limits set forth in other provisions of law.''. <all>

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

To discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.

S.2813

Commerce

Safe Generators Save Lives Act This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for portable generators, including requirements related to labeling, minimum cord length, and shutoff capability in an elevated carbon monoxide environment. The commission is authorized to enforce these standards.

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, 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 Generators Save Lives Act''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD FOR PORTABLE GENERATORS. (a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. (2) Requirements.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall incorporate requirements that are substantially the same as each of the following: (A) The requirements of the-- (i) American National Standard for Carbon Monoxide Emission Rate of Portable Generators (ANSI/UL 2201), or any related successor standard, that relate to carbon monoxide concentration limits; or (ii) American National Standard for Safety and Performance of Portable Generators (ANSI/ PGMA G300-2018), or any related successor standard, except where such requirements conflict with any other requirement under this paragraph. (B) A requirement that a portable generator shall include clear and conspicuous labeling marking the direction of exhaust, and a label indicating that portable generators should not be used inside. (C) A requirement that the cord of a portable generator may not be shorter than 30 feet in length. (D) A requirement relating to the shutoff capability of a portable generator in an elevated carbon monoxide environment. (E) Other shutoff requirements and test specifications the Commission determines necessary to protect consumers from the risk of injury relating to the use of portable generators. (3) Compliance dates.--The Commission shall include in the final standard promulgated under paragraph (1) a compliance date that is not later than 1 year after the date of such promulgation, by which portable generators shall comply with the final standard. (4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. (5) Treatment of standard.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1), including any revision of such standard made pursuant to paragraph (4), shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (b) Violation.--Failure to comply with subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068). <all>

Safe Generators Save Lives Act

A bill to create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes.

Safe Generators Save Lives Act

Sen. Cassidy, Bill

R

LA

This bill requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish safety standards for portable generators, including requirements related to labeling, minimum cord length, and shutoff capability in an elevated carbon monoxide environment. The commission is authorized to enforce these standards.

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, 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 Generators Save Lives Act''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD FOR PORTABLE GENERATORS. (a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. (2) Requirements.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall incorporate requirements that are substantially the same as each of the following: (A) The requirements of the-- (i) American National Standard for Carbon Monoxide Emission Rate of Portable Generators (ANSI/UL 2201), or any related successor standard, that relate to carbon monoxide concentration limits; or (ii) American National Standard for Safety and Performance of Portable Generators (ANSI/ PGMA G300-2018), or any related successor standard, except where such requirements conflict with any other requirement under this paragraph. (B) A requirement that a portable generator shall include clear and conspicuous labeling marking the direction of exhaust, and a label indicating that portable generators should not be used inside. (C) A requirement that the cord of a portable generator may not be shorter than 30 feet in length. (D) A requirement relating to the shutoff capability of a portable generator in an elevated carbon monoxide environment. (E) Other shutoff requirements and test specifications the Commission determines necessary to protect consumers from the risk of injury relating to the use of portable generators. (3) Compliance dates.--The Commission shall include in the final standard promulgated under paragraph (1) a compliance date that is not later than 1 year after the date of such promulgation, by which portable generators shall comply with the final standard. (4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. (5) Treatment of standard.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1), including any revision of such standard made pursuant to paragraph (4), shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (b) Violation.--Failure to comply with subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068). <all>

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, 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 Generators Save Lives Act''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD FOR PORTABLE GENERATORS. (2) Requirements.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall incorporate requirements that are substantially the same as each of the following: (A) The requirements of the-- (i) American National Standard for Carbon Monoxide Emission Rate of Portable Generators (ANSI/UL 2201), or any related successor standard, that relate to carbon monoxide concentration limits; or (ii) American National Standard for Safety and Performance of Portable Generators (ANSI/ PGMA G300-2018), or any related successor standard, except where such requirements conflict with any other requirement under this paragraph. (B) A requirement that a portable generator shall include clear and conspicuous labeling marking the direction of exhaust, and a label indicating that portable generators should not be used inside. (C) A requirement that the cord of a portable generator may not be shorter than 30 feet in length. (D) A requirement relating to the shutoff capability of a portable generator in an elevated carbon monoxide environment. (E) Other shutoff requirements and test specifications the Commission determines necessary to protect consumers from the risk of injury relating to the use of portable generators. (3) Compliance dates.--The Commission shall include in the final standard promulgated under paragraph (1) a compliance date that is not later than 1 year after the date of such promulgation, by which portable generators shall comply with the final standard. (4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. 2058). (b) Violation.--Failure to comply with subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068).

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, 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 Generators Save Lives Act''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD FOR PORTABLE GENERATORS. (a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. (2) Requirements.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall incorporate requirements that are substantially the same as each of the following: (A) The requirements of the-- (i) American National Standard for Carbon Monoxide Emission Rate of Portable Generators (ANSI/UL 2201), or any related successor standard, that relate to carbon monoxide concentration limits; or (ii) American National Standard for Safety and Performance of Portable Generators (ANSI/ PGMA G300-2018), or any related successor standard, except where such requirements conflict with any other requirement under this paragraph. (B) A requirement that a portable generator shall include clear and conspicuous labeling marking the direction of exhaust, and a label indicating that portable generators should not be used inside. (C) A requirement that the cord of a portable generator may not be shorter than 30 feet in length. (D) A requirement relating to the shutoff capability of a portable generator in an elevated carbon monoxide environment. (E) Other shutoff requirements and test specifications the Commission determines necessary to protect consumers from the risk of injury relating to the use of portable generators. (3) Compliance dates.--The Commission shall include in the final standard promulgated under paragraph (1) a compliance date that is not later than 1 year after the date of such promulgation, by which portable generators shall comply with the final standard. (4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. (5) Treatment of standard.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1), including any revision of such standard made pursuant to paragraph (4), shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (b) Violation.--Failure to comply with subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068). <all>

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, 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 Generators Save Lives Act''. SEC. 2. MANDATORY PRODUCT SAFETY STANDARD FOR PORTABLE GENERATORS. (a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. (2) Requirements.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1) shall incorporate requirements that are substantially the same as each of the following: (A) The requirements of the-- (i) American National Standard for Carbon Monoxide Emission Rate of Portable Generators (ANSI/UL 2201), or any related successor standard, that relate to carbon monoxide concentration limits; or (ii) American National Standard for Safety and Performance of Portable Generators (ANSI/ PGMA G300-2018), or any related successor standard, except where such requirements conflict with any other requirement under this paragraph. (B) A requirement that a portable generator shall include clear and conspicuous labeling marking the direction of exhaust, and a label indicating that portable generators should not be used inside. (C) A requirement that the cord of a portable generator may not be shorter than 30 feet in length. (D) A requirement relating to the shutoff capability of a portable generator in an elevated carbon monoxide environment. (E) Other shutoff requirements and test specifications the Commission determines necessary to protect consumers from the risk of injury relating to the use of portable generators. (3) Compliance dates.--The Commission shall include in the final standard promulgated under paragraph (1) a compliance date that is not later than 1 year after the date of such promulgation, by which portable generators shall comply with the final standard. (4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. (5) Treatment of standard.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1), including any revision of such standard made pursuant to paragraph (4), shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (b) Violation.--Failure to comply with subsection (a) shall be treated as a violation of section 19 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2068). <all>

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes. a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. ( (C) A requirement that the cord of a portable generator may not be shorter than 30 feet in length. ( 4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. (

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes. a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. ( (4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. ( 5) Treatment of standard.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1), including any revision of such standard made pursuant to paragraph (4), shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes. a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. ( (4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. ( 5) Treatment of standard.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1), including any revision of such standard made pursuant to paragraph (4), shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes. a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. ( (C) A requirement that the cord of a portable generator may not be shorter than 30 feet in length. ( 4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. (

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes. a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. ( (4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. ( 5) Treatment of standard.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1), including any revision of such standard made pursuant to paragraph (4), shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes. a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. ( (C) A requirement that the cord of a portable generator may not be shorter than 30 feet in length. ( 4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. (

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes. a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. ( (4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. ( 5) Treatment of standard.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1), including any revision of such standard made pursuant to paragraph (4), shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes. a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. ( (C) A requirement that the cord of a portable generator may not be shorter than 30 feet in length. ( 4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. (

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes. a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. ( (4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. ( 5) Treatment of standard.--The final standard promulgated under paragraph (1), including any revision of such standard made pursuant to paragraph (4), shall be treated as a consumer product safety rule promulgated under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058). (

To create a mandatory safety standard to require portable generators to meet certain standards relating to carbon monoxide, and for other purposes. a) Final Standard for Portable Generators.-- (1) Mandatory standard.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Consumer Product Safety Commission shall promulgate, in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, a final consumer product safety standard for portable generators to protect consumers from death or injury relating to the use of such generators. ( (C) A requirement that the cord of a portable generator may not be shorter than 30 feet in length. ( 4) Review and revision of standard.--Beginning 1 year after the date of the promulgation of the final standard under paragraph (1) and not less frequently than every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall review and revise such standard to ensure the highest level of safety feasible with respect to portable generators. (

H.R.7775

Health

NAPA Reauthorization Act This bill extends through 2035 and makes other changes to the National Alzheimer's Project. This project supports coordination of federal planning, programs, and other efforts to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. In particular, the bill incorporates a focus on promoting healthy aging and reducing risk factors associated with cognitive decline. The bill also expands the membership of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services to include (1) a researcher with experience recruiting and retaining diverse clinical trial participants, (2) an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and (3) representatives from additional federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Justice and the Office of Management and Budget).

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NAPA Reauthorization Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PROJECT. Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (42 U.S.C. 11225) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and coordination of'' and inserting ``on, and coordination of,''; (B) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and (ii) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following: ``(A) promotion of healthy aging and reduction of risk factors for Alzheimer's disease;''; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (D) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (E) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: ``(6) provide information on, and promote the adoption of, healthy behaviors that may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and promote and protect cognitive health; and''; (2) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) by inserting ``, across public and private sectors,'' after ``Nation's progress''; and (B) by inserting ``, including consideration of public-private collaborations, as appropriate'' before the period; (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) A designee of the Department of Justice. ``(xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. ``(xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget.''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) in clause (v)-- (aa) by striking ``2 researchers'' and inserting ``3 researchers''; and (bb) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``, including at least one researcher with demonstrated experience in recruitment and retention of diverse cohorts of trial participants;''; (II) in clause (vi), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (III) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) an individual with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.''; (B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``an initial evaluation'' and inserting ``annual evaluations''; and (II) by striking ``research, clinical'' and inserting ``research, risk reduction, public health, clinical''; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``initial''; (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``initial''; and (II) in clause (ii), by inserting ``and reduce disparities'' before the semicolon; and (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``annually thereafter, an evaluation'' and inserting ``annual evaluations''; and (C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''; (4) in subsection (g)(3)(A)(ii), by inserting ``and reduce disparities'' before the semicolon; and (5) in subsection (h), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''. <all>

NAPA Reauthorization Act

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project.

NAPA Reauthorization Act

Rep. Tonko, Paul

D

NY

This bill extends through 2035 and makes other changes to the National Alzheimer's Project. This project supports coordination of federal planning, programs, and other efforts to address Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. In particular, the bill incorporates a focus on promoting healthy aging and reducing risk factors associated with cognitive decline. The bill also expands the membership of the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services to include (1) a researcher with experience recruiting and retaining diverse clinical trial participants, (2) an individual diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and (3) representatives from additional federal agencies (e.g., the Department of Justice and the Office of Management and Budget).

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NAPA Reauthorization Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PROJECT. Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (42 U.S.C. 11225) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and coordination of'' and inserting ``on, and coordination of,''; (B) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and (ii) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following: ``(A) promotion of healthy aging and reduction of risk factors for Alzheimer's disease;''; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (D) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (E) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: ``(6) provide information on, and promote the adoption of, healthy behaviors that may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and promote and protect cognitive health; and''; (2) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) by inserting ``, across public and private sectors,'' after ``Nation's progress''; and (B) by inserting ``, including consideration of public-private collaborations, as appropriate'' before the period; (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) A designee of the Department of Justice. ``(xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. ``(xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget.''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) in clause (v)-- (aa) by striking ``2 researchers'' and inserting ``3 researchers''; and (bb) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``, including at least one researcher with demonstrated experience in recruitment and retention of diverse cohorts of trial participants;''; (II) in clause (vi), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (III) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) an individual with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.''; (B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``an initial evaluation'' and inserting ``annual evaluations''; and (II) by striking ``research, clinical'' and inserting ``research, risk reduction, public health, clinical''; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``initial''; (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``initial''; and (II) in clause (ii), by inserting ``and reduce disparities'' before the semicolon; and (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``annually thereafter, an evaluation'' and inserting ``annual evaluations''; and (C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''; (4) in subsection (g)(3)(A)(ii), by inserting ``and reduce disparities'' before the semicolon; and (5) in subsection (h), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''. <all>

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NAPA Reauthorization Act''. SEC. 2. ``(xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. ``(xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget. ''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) in clause (v)-- (aa) by striking ``2 researchers'' and inserting ``3 researchers''; and (bb) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``, including at least one researcher with demonstrated experience in recruitment and retention of diverse cohorts of trial participants;''; (II) in clause (vi), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (III) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) an individual with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. ''; (B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``an initial evaluation'' and inserting ``annual evaluations''; and (II) by striking ``research, clinical'' and inserting ``research, risk reduction, public health, clinical''; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``initial''; (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``initial''; and (II) in clause (ii), by inserting ``and reduce disparities'' before the semicolon; and (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``annually thereafter, an evaluation'' and inserting ``annual evaluations''; and (C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''; (4) in subsection (g)(3)(A)(ii), by inserting ``and reduce disparities'' before the semicolon; and (5) in subsection (h), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''.

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NAPA Reauthorization Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PROJECT. Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (42 U.S.C. 11225) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and coordination of'' and inserting ``on, and coordination of,''; (B) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and (ii) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following: ``(A) promotion of healthy aging and reduction of risk factors for Alzheimer's disease;''; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (D) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (E) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: ``(6) provide information on, and promote the adoption of, healthy behaviors that may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and promote and protect cognitive health; and''; (2) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) by inserting ``, across public and private sectors,'' after ``Nation's progress''; and (B) by inserting ``, including consideration of public-private collaborations, as appropriate'' before the period; (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) A designee of the Department of Justice. ``(xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. ``(xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget.''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) in clause (v)-- (aa) by striking ``2 researchers'' and inserting ``3 researchers''; and (bb) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``, including at least one researcher with demonstrated experience in recruitment and retention of diverse cohorts of trial participants;''; (II) in clause (vi), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (III) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) an individual with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.''; (B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``an initial evaluation'' and inserting ``annual evaluations''; and (II) by striking ``research, clinical'' and inserting ``research, risk reduction, public health, clinical''; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``initial''; (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``initial''; and (II) in clause (ii), by inserting ``and reduce disparities'' before the semicolon; and (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``annually thereafter, an evaluation'' and inserting ``annual evaluations''; and (C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''; (4) in subsection (g)(3)(A)(ii), by inserting ``and reduce disparities'' before the semicolon; and (5) in subsection (h), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''. <all>

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``NAPA Reauthorization Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF PROJECT. Section 2 of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (42 U.S.C. 11225) is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and coordination of'' and inserting ``on, and coordination of,''; (B) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively; and (ii) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, the following: ``(A) promotion of healthy aging and reduction of risk factors for Alzheimer's disease;''; (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (D) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (E) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: ``(6) provide information on, and promote the adoption of, healthy behaviors that may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and promote and protect cognitive health; and''; (2) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) by inserting ``, across public and private sectors,'' after ``Nation's progress''; and (B) by inserting ``, including consideration of public-private collaborations, as appropriate'' before the period; (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following: ``(xi) A designee of the Department of Justice. ``(xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. ``(xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget.''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) in clause (v)-- (aa) by striking ``2 researchers'' and inserting ``3 researchers''; and (bb) by striking ``; and'' and inserting ``, including at least one researcher with demonstrated experience in recruitment and retention of diverse cohorts of trial participants;''; (II) in clause (vi), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (III) by adding at the end the following: ``(vii) an individual with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.''; (B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking ``an initial evaluation'' and inserting ``annual evaluations''; and (II) by striking ``research, clinical'' and inserting ``research, risk reduction, public health, clinical''; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``initial''; (iii) in subparagraph (C)-- (I) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``initial''; and (II) in clause (ii), by inserting ``and reduce disparities'' before the semicolon; and (iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``annually thereafter, an evaluation'' and inserting ``annual evaluations''; and (C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''; (4) in subsection (g)(3)(A)(ii), by inserting ``and reduce disparities'' before the semicolon; and (5) in subsection (h), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2035''. <all>

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. ``(xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. ``(xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget. '';

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration.

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration.

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. ``(xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. ``(xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget. '';

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration.

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. ``(xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. ``(xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget. '';

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration.

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. ``(xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. ``(xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget. '';

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration.

To extend the National Alzheimer's Project. ``(xii) A designee of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ``(xiii) A designee of the Social Security Administration. ``(xiv) A designee of the Office of Management and Budget. '';

H.R.8174

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act This bill provides through November 14, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula. During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, 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 ``Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is amended by inserting the following new items in numerical sequence: `` .............. Infant formula, ........... ............... ............... put up for retail sale: 9903.19.19 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.16, 1901.10.26, 1901.10.36 or 1901.10.44..... 9903.19.20 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.29 or 1901.10.49..... .............. Infant formula: ........... ............... ............... 9903.19.21 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.94 or 2106.90.97..... 9903.19.22 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ ''. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents. <all>

Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes.

Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl

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OR

This bill provides through November 14, 2022, duty-free treatment to infant formula. During this time period, articles of infant formula shall not be subject to (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. Importers shall provide the applicable and anticipated tariff classifications for articles of infant formula on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, 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 ``Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is amended by inserting the following new items in numerical sequence: `` .............. Infant formula, ........... ............... ............... put up for retail sale: 9903.19.19 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.16, 1901.10.26, 1901.10.36 or 1901.10.44..... 9903.19.20 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.29 or 1901.10.49..... .............. Infant formula: ........... ............... ............... 9903.19.21 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.94 or 2106.90.97..... 9903.19.22 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ ''. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents. <all>

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, 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 ``Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is amended by inserting the following new items in numerical sequence: `` .............. Infant formula, ........... ............... ............... put up for retail sale: 9903.19.19 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.16, 1901.10.26, 1901.10.36 or 1901.10.44..... 9903.19.20 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.29 or 1901.10.49..... .............. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, 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 ``Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is amended by inserting the following new items in numerical sequence: `` .............. Infant formula, ........... ............... ............... put up for retail sale: 9903.19.19 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.16, 1901.10.26, 1901.10.36 or 1901.10.44..... 9903.19.20 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.29 or 1901.10.49..... .............. Infant formula: ........... ............... ............... 9903.19.21 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.94 or 2106.90.97..... 9903.19.22 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ ''. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents. <all>

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, 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 ``Affordable and Accessible Infant Formula Act''. SEC. 2. DUTY-FREE TREATMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA. (a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) is amended by inserting the following new items in numerical sequence: `` .............. Infant formula, ........... ............... ............... put up for retail sale: 9903.19.19 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.16, 1901.10.26, 1901.10.36 or 1901.10.44..... 9903.19.20 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 1901.10.29 or 1901.10.49..... .............. Infant formula: ........... ............... ............... 9903.19.21 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.94 or 2106.90.97..... 9903.19.22 Provided for in Free No change No change On or before 11/ ''. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents. <all>

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. ( d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. ( (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. ( (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. ( d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. ( (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. ( d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. ( (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. ( d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. ( (d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

To provide for the temporary duty-free importation of certain infant formula products, and for other purposes. subheading 14/2022....... 2106.90.99..... (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on November 14, 2022. (c) Waiver of Other Duties or Safeguards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period described in subsection (b), articles of infant formula that are classifiable under any subheading added by the amendments made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to-- (1) any additional safeguard duties that may be imposed under subchapter IV of chapter 99 of the HTS; or (2) any other import quotas, tariff-rate quotas, additional duties, or any other duties, fees, exactions, or charges that otherwise would apply to such articles. ( d) Entry Requirements.--In seeking to enter articles of infant formula duty-free under this Act, importers shall provide the applicable tariff classification for such articles under chapter 19 or chapter 21 along with the anticipated tariff classification under subchapter III of chapter 99 (as added by subsection (a)) on applicable customs entry documents.

H.R.1095

Government Operations and Politics

This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4176]] Public Law 117-268 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 1095]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PFC JAMES ANDERSON, JR., POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. (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 ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): July 12, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the "PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building".

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the "PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building".

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the "PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building".

Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz

D

CA

This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4176]] Public Law 117-268 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 1095]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PFC JAMES ANDERSON, JR., POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. (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 ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): July 12, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4176]] Public Law 117-268 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 1095]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PFC JAMES ANDERSON, JR., POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. (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 ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): July 12, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4176]] Public Law 117-268 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 1095]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PFC JAMES ANDERSON, JR., POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. (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 ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): July 12, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 4176]] Public Law 117-268 117th Congress An Act To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. <<NOTE: Dec. 27, 2022 - [H.R. 1095]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. PFC JAMES ANDERSON, JR., POST OFFICE BUILDING. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. (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 ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. Approved December 27, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): July 12, considered and passed House. Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. ( LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. ( LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. ( LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. ( LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. ( LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. ( LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. ( LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. ( LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. ( LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.

[117th Congress Public Law 268] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South Willowbrook Avenue in Compton, California, shall be known and designated as the ``PFC James Anderson, Jr., Post Office Building''. ( LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 1095: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.

S.4682

Congress

Defense Production Oversight Act of 2022 This bill authorizes Congress to nullify the President's invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 by enacting a joint resolution disapproving of the invocation. It also outlines procedures for the consideration of the joint resolution. (The Defense Production Act of 1950 confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.)

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Defense Production Oversight Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. Title VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4551 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 724. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF TITLE I AND III AUTHORITIES. ``(a) In General.--An invocation by the President of authorities under title I or III shall have no force or effect on or after the date of the enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) relating to ___.', with the blank space being filled with a brief description of the matter with respect to which the President invoked such authorities. ``(c) Referral.--A joint resolution of disapproval shall be referred to the committees in each House of Congress with jurisdiction. ``(d) Consideration in Senate.-- ``(1) Committee discharge.--In the Senate, if the committee to which is referred a joint resolution of disapproval has not reported such joint resolution (or an identical joint resolution) at the end of 20 calendar days after the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution of disapproval, such committee may be discharged from further consideration of such joint resolution upon a petition supported in writing by 30 Members of the Senate, and such joint resolution shall be placed on the calendar. ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. The motion is not subject to amendment, or to a motion to postpone, or to a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(B) Debate.--In the Senate, debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the joint resolution. A motion further to limit debate is in order and not debatable. An amendment to, or a motion to postpone, or a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business, or a motion to recommit the joint resolution is not in order. ``(C) Vote on final passage.--In the Senate, immediately following the conclusion of the debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and a single quorum call at the conclusion of the debate if requested in accordance with the rules of the Senate, the vote on final passage of the joint resolution shall occur. ``(D) Appeals from decisions of the chair.--Appeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of the rules of the Senate to the procedure relating to a joint resolution of disapproval shall be decided without debate. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee. ``(2) With respect to a joint resolution of the House receiving the joint resolution-- ``(A) the procedure in that House shall be the same as if no joint resolution had been received from the other House; but ``(B) the vote on final passage shall be on the joint resolution of the other House. ``(f) Rules of Senate and House of Representatives.--This section is enacted by Congress-- ``(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such it is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that House in the case of a joint resolution of disapproval, and it supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules; and ``(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House.''. <all>

Defense Production Oversight Act of 2022

A bill to provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950.

Defense Production Oversight Act of 2022

Sen. Marshall, Roger

R

KS

This bill authorizes Congress to nullify the President's invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 by enacting a joint resolution disapproving of the invocation. It also outlines procedures for the consideration of the joint resolution. (The Defense Production Act of 1950 confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.)

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Defense Production Oversight Act of 2022''. SEC. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. Title VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4551 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 724. ``(a) In General.--An invocation by the President of authorities under title I or III shall have no force or effect on or after the date of the enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval. relating to ___. ', with the blank space being filled with a brief description of the matter with respect to which the President invoked such authorities. ``(c) Referral.--A joint resolution of disapproval shall be referred to the committees in each House of Congress with jurisdiction. The motion is not subject to amendment, or to a motion to postpone, or to a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order. A motion further to limit debate is in order and not debatable. ``(D) Appeals from decisions of the chair.--Appeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of the rules of the Senate to the procedure relating to a joint resolution of disapproval shall be decided without debate. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(2) With respect to a joint resolution of the House receiving the joint resolution-- ``(A) the procedure in that House shall be the same as if no joint resolution had been received from the other House; but ``(B) the vote on final passage shall be on the joint resolution of the other House. ``(f) Rules of Senate and House of Representatives.--This section is enacted by Congress-- ``(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such it is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that House in the case of a joint resolution of disapproval, and it supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules; and ``(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. 4551 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 724. relating to ___. ', with the blank space being filled with a brief description of the matter with respect to which the President invoked such authorities. ``(c) Referral.--A joint resolution of disapproval shall be referred to the committees in each House of Congress with jurisdiction. The motion is not subject to amendment, or to a motion to postpone, or to a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business. A motion further to limit debate is in order and not debatable. ``(D) Appeals from decisions of the chair.--Appeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of the rules of the Senate to the procedure relating to a joint resolution of disapproval shall be decided without debate. ``(2) With respect to a joint resolution of the House receiving the joint resolution-- ``(A) the procedure in that House shall be the same as if no joint resolution had been received from the other House; but ``(B) the vote on final passage shall be on the joint resolution of the other House. ``(f) Rules of Senate and House of Representatives.--This section is enacted by Congress-- ``(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such it is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that House in the case of a joint resolution of disapproval, and it supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules; and ``(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Defense Production Oversight Act of 2022''. SEC. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. Title VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4551 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 724. ``(a) In General.--An invocation by the President of authorities under title I or III shall have no force or effect on or after the date of the enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) relating to ___. ', with the blank space being filled with a brief description of the matter with respect to which the President invoked such authorities. ``(c) Referral.--A joint resolution of disapproval shall be referred to the committees in each House of Congress with jurisdiction. ``(d) Consideration in Senate.-- ``(1) Committee discharge.--In the Senate, if the committee to which is referred a joint resolution of disapproval has not reported such joint resolution (or an identical joint resolution) at the end of 20 calendar days after the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution of disapproval, such committee may be discharged from further consideration of such joint resolution upon a petition supported in writing by 30 Members of the Senate, and such joint resolution shall be placed on the calendar. The motion is not subject to amendment, or to a motion to postpone, or to a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order. ``(B) Debate.--In the Senate, debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the joint resolution. A motion further to limit debate is in order and not debatable. ``(C) Vote on final passage.--In the Senate, immediately following the conclusion of the debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and a single quorum call at the conclusion of the debate if requested in accordance with the rules of the Senate, the vote on final passage of the joint resolution shall occur. ``(D) Appeals from decisions of the chair.--Appeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of the rules of the Senate to the procedure relating to a joint resolution of disapproval shall be decided without debate. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(2) With respect to a joint resolution of the House receiving the joint resolution-- ``(A) the procedure in that House shall be the same as if no joint resolution had been received from the other House; but ``(B) the vote on final passage shall be on the joint resolution of the other House. ``(f) Rules of Senate and House of Representatives.--This section is enacted by Congress-- ``(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such it is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that House in the case of a joint resolution of disapproval, and it supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules; and ``(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House.''.

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Defense Production Oversight Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. Title VII of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4551 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 724. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF TITLE I AND III AUTHORITIES. ``(a) In General.--An invocation by the President of authorities under title I or III shall have no force or effect on or after the date of the enactment of a joint resolution of disapproval. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) relating to ___.', with the blank space being filled with a brief description of the matter with respect to which the President invoked such authorities. ``(c) Referral.--A joint resolution of disapproval shall be referred to the committees in each House of Congress with jurisdiction. ``(d) Consideration in Senate.-- ``(1) Committee discharge.--In the Senate, if the committee to which is referred a joint resolution of disapproval has not reported such joint resolution (or an identical joint resolution) at the end of 20 calendar days after the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution of disapproval, such committee may be discharged from further consideration of such joint resolution upon a petition supported in writing by 30 Members of the Senate, and such joint resolution shall be placed on the calendar. ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. The motion is not subject to amendment, or to a motion to postpone, or to a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business. A motion to reconsider the vote by which the motion is agreed to or disagreed to shall not be in order. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(B) Debate.--In the Senate, debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the joint resolution. A motion further to limit debate is in order and not debatable. An amendment to, or a motion to postpone, or a motion to proceed to the consideration of other business, or a motion to recommit the joint resolution is not in order. ``(C) Vote on final passage.--In the Senate, immediately following the conclusion of the debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and a single quorum call at the conclusion of the debate if requested in accordance with the rules of the Senate, the vote on final passage of the joint resolution shall occur. ``(D) Appeals from decisions of the chair.--Appeals from the decisions of the Chair relating to the application of the rules of the Senate to the procedure relating to a joint resolution of disapproval shall be decided without debate. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee. ``(2) With respect to a joint resolution of the House receiving the joint resolution-- ``(A) the procedure in that House shall be the same as if no joint resolution had been received from the other House; but ``(B) the vote on final passage shall be on the joint resolution of the other House. ``(f) Rules of Senate and House of Representatives.--This section is enacted by Congress-- ``(1) as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the Senate and House of Representatives, respectively, and as such it is deemed a part of the rules of each House, respectively, but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that House in the case of a joint resolution of disapproval, and it supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules; and ``(2) with full recognition of the constitutional right of either House to change the rules (so far as relating to the procedure of that House) at any time, in the same manner, and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that House.''. <all>

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) ``(d) Consideration in Senate.-- ``(1) Committee discharge.--In the Senate, if the committee to which is referred a joint resolution of disapproval has not reported such joint resolution (or an identical joint resolution) at the end of 20 calendar days after the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution of disapproval, such committee may be discharged from further consideration of such joint resolution upon a petition supported in writing by 30 Members of the Senate, and such joint resolution shall be placed on the calendar. ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(B) Debate.--In the Senate, debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the joint resolution. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee.

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee.

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee.

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) ``(d) Consideration in Senate.-- ``(1) Committee discharge.--In the Senate, if the committee to which is referred a joint resolution of disapproval has not reported such joint resolution (or an identical joint resolution) at the end of 20 calendar days after the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution of disapproval, such committee may be discharged from further consideration of such joint resolution upon a petition supported in writing by 30 Members of the Senate, and such joint resolution shall be placed on the calendar. ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(B) Debate.--In the Senate, debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the joint resolution. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee.

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee.

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) ``(d) Consideration in Senate.-- ``(1) Committee discharge.--In the Senate, if the committee to which is referred a joint resolution of disapproval has not reported such joint resolution (or an identical joint resolution) at the end of 20 calendar days after the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution of disapproval, such committee may be discharged from further consideration of such joint resolution upon a petition supported in writing by 30 Members of the Senate, and such joint resolution shall be placed on the calendar. ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(B) Debate.--In the Senate, debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the joint resolution. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee.

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee.

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) ``(d) Consideration in Senate.-- ``(1) Committee discharge.--In the Senate, if the committee to which is referred a joint resolution of disapproval has not reported such joint resolution (or an identical joint resolution) at the end of 20 calendar days after the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution of disapproval, such committee may be discharged from further consideration of such joint resolution upon a petition supported in writing by 30 Members of the Senate, and such joint resolution shall be placed on the calendar. ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(B) Debate.--In the Senate, debate on a joint resolution of disapproval, and on all debatable motions and appeals in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 10 hours, which shall be divided equally between those favoring and those opposing the joint resolution. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee.

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF INVOCATION OF DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT OF 1950 AUTHORITIES. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. If a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution is agreed to, the joint resolution shall remain the unfinished business of the Senate until disposed of. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee.

To provide for disapproval by Congress of the invocation of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950. ``(b) Joint Resolution of Disapproval Defined.--In this section, the term `joint resolution of disapproval' means a joint resolution the sole matter after the resolving clause of which is as follows: `That Congress disapproves of the invocation by the President of authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) ``(2) Floor consideration.-- ``(A) Proceeding to consideration.--In the Senate, when the committee to which a joint resolution of disapproval is referred has reported, or when a committee is discharged (under paragraph (1)) from further consideration of, a joint resolution of disapproval, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) for a motion to proceed to the consideration of the joint resolution, and all points of order against the joint resolution (and against consideration of the joint resolution) are waived. ``(3) Time for consideration.--In the Senate, the procedures specified in this subsection shall not apply to the consideration of a joint resolution of disapproval after the expiration of the period of 60 session days beginning on the date on which the President invokes the authorities that are the subject of the joint resolution. ``(e) Consideration of Resolution of Other House.--If, before the passage by one House of a joint resolution of disapproval of that House, that House receives from the other House a joint resolution of disapproval, then the following procedures shall apply: ``(1) The joint resolution of the other House shall not be referred to a committee.

H.R.9671

Immigration

Stateless Protection Act of 2022 This bill provides protections for stateless persons (a person who is not considered a national of any state by that state's law). For example, the bill establishes stateless protected status, which shall provide protections against deportation and other benefits to certain stateless persons present in the United States who meet certain criteria.

To protect stateless persons in 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 ``Stateless Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PURPOSES. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to resolve the status of stateless persons in the United States and to promote their access to fundamental human rights and human dignity; and (2) to prevent statelessness from occurring under United States law or on United States territory. SEC. 3. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) The international community has recognized the significance of the right to a nationality in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, done at New York December 16, 1966, to which the United States is a signatory, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and numerous international treaties, including the Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, done at New York September 28, 1954, and the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, done at New York August 30, 1961. (2) Statelessness is an abhorrent violation of fundamental human rights and human dignity, and a life of statelessness has been recognized by the Supreme Court of the United States as a form of punishment more primitive than torture. (3) Government action and inaction causes statelessness; therefore, governments have the power to resolve and prevent statelessness. (4) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees-- (A) is the United Nations agency responsible for preventing and reducing statelessness; and (B) estimates that there are more than 4,200,000 stateless persons worldwide. (5) A 2020 study found that there are approximately 218,000 individuals living in the United States who are stateless or at risk of statelessness. (6) Stateless individuals live in all 50 States, and many such individuals have lived in the United States for years or decades without relief. (7) Despite the presence of stateless persons in the United States, there is no law relating to the identification of stateless persons in the United States or to provide them with a path to legal status. (8) Stateless persons generally-- (A) live without the means to work legally or to travel; and (B) face barriers in opening bank accounts, pursuing higher education, and obtaining health care. (9) If detained for removal from the United States, a stateless person is often subjected to prolonged detention and cannot be removed because no country recognizes the person as its citizen. (b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that to resolve statelessness and its related human suffering, lost potential, and societal impacts, the United States should-- (1) provide a legal status to protect stateless persons; and (2) urge the international community to take strong action to prevent statelessness globally. SEC. 4. PROTECTION OF STATELESS PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES. (a) In General.--Chapter 5 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 245A the following: ``SEC. 245B. PROTECTION OF STATELESS PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Competent authority.--With respect to a foreign country, the term `competent authority'-- ``(A) means the authority responsible for-- ``(i) conferring nationality on, or withdrawing nationality from, individuals; or ``(ii) in the case of nationality having been acquired or withdrawn automatically, clarifying the nationality status of an individual; and ``(B) includes a Federal, local, or regional government entity, a consular official, and a government official at any level, notwithstanding any process by which a decision by such an entity or official may later be overridden. ``(2) National; nationality.--The terms `national' and `nationality'-- ``(A) refer to a formal link, of a political and legal character, between an individual and a country; and ``(B) do not include the concept of nationality relating to membership in a religious, linguistic, or ethnic group. ``(3) Noncitizen.--The term `noncitizen' has the meaning given the term `alien' in section 101(a). ``(4) Operation of law; operation of its law.--The terms `operation of law' and `operation of its law'-- ``(A) refer to the consideration by a competent authority of a country with respect to an individual in practice, including under the legislation, ministerial decrees, regulations, orders, judicial case law, and customary practices of the competent authority; and ``(B) include situations in which the position of the competent authority differs from the law as written, if the position of the competent authority that an individual is not a national of the country is determinative. ``(5) Relevant association.--The term `relevant association' means a natural person's connection to a country through-- ``(A) birth on the territory of the country; ``(B) descent from 1 or more individuals who are nationals of the country; ``(C) marriage to an individual who is a national of the country; ``(D) adoption by an individual who is a national of the country; or ``(E) habitual residence in the country. ``(6) Stateless person.--The term `stateless person' means an individual who is not considered as a national by any state under the operation of its law. ``(b) Mechanisms for Regularizing the Status of Stateless Persons.-- ``(1) Stateless protected status.-- ``(A) Principal applicants.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide stateless protected status to a noncitizen who-- ``(i) is a stateless person present in the United States; ``(ii) applies for such relief; ``(iii) has not formally renounced his or her nationality as a result of voluntary, affirmative, and intentional action after arrival in the United States and after the date of the enactment of this section, unless the renunciation was the result of duress, coercion, or a reasonable expectation that the noncitizen had acquired or would acquire another nationality or citizenship; and ``(iv) is not inadmissible under 212(a)(3), except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and ``(v) is not described in section 241(b)(3)(B)(i). ``(B) Treatment of spouse and children.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide stateless protected status to a noncitizen who-- ``(i) is the spouse or child of a noncitizen described in subparagraph (A), if such spouse or child is not otherwise eligible for admission under that subparagraph; ``(ii) is accompanying, or following to join, such noncitizen; ``(iii) established the qualifying relationship to such noncitizen before the date on which such noncitizen applied for stateless protected status; ``(iv) is not inadmissible under 212(a)(3), except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection; and ``(v) is not described in section 241(b)(3)(B)(i). ``(C) Stateless protected status.--Noncitizens with stateless protected status-- ``(i) shall-- ``(I) receive relevant protections against deportation, removal, and detention, as described in paragraph (3); ``(II) be authorized for employment, as described in paragraph (4); and ``(III) be eligible to apply for a travel document, as described in paragraph (5); and ``(ii) shall not face limitations from immigration enforcement officials on their domestic travel. ``(D) Concurrent grant of lawful permanent residence.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately on granting stateless protected status to a noncitizen, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of the noncitizen to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(ii) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not adjust the status of a noncitizen with stateless protected status who is inadmissible under section 212(a)(2). ``(2) Waivers.-- ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Homeland Security may, for humanitarian purposes, in the interests of access to fundamental or enabling rights, to ensure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest, waive the operation of the grounds of inadmissibility set forth in paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 212(a), for relief under this section. ``(B) Factors.--In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider all relevant factors, including-- ``(i) mitigating and aggravating factors of the basis for inadmissibility; ``(ii) the duration of the noncitizen's residence in the United States; and ``(iii) the degree to which the noncitizen's removal, or denial of the noncitizen's application, would adversely affect the noncitizen or the noncitizen's United States citizen or lawful permanent resident family members. ``(3) Release from post-removal detention.--A grant of stateless protected status under this section shall-- ``(A) trigger immediate release of an individual from post-removal detention; ``(B) be considered to establish that there is no significant likelihood of the individual's removal in the reasonably foreseeable future; and ``(C) establish a presumption that travel documents are not available for the individual. ``(4) Employment authorization.-- ``(A) In general.--An individual granted stateless protected status under this section shall receive employment authorization for a renewable period not less than 5 years. ``(B) Pending application.-- ``(i) In general.--During the 150-day period after the date on which an application for status under this section is submitted, the Secretary of Homeland Security may authorize the applicant to engage in employment in the United States. ``(ii) Mandatory employment authorization.--If the Secretary of Homeland Security has not issued a decision within the 150-day period beginning on the date on which an application for status under this section is submitted, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall authorize the applicant to engage in employment in the United States until the date on which a decision is issued on the application for lawful permanent residence or stateless protected status. ``(5) Travel documents.-- ``(A) In general.--On request, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to any noncitizen granted relief under this section, a travel document that facilitates the noncitizen's ability to travel abroad and to be admitted to the United States upon return. ``(B) Validity.--The minimum period of validity for a document issued under subparagraph (A) shall be 10 years. ``(6) Naturalization.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual granted lawful permanent residence status under paragraph (1)(D) may apply for naturalization after having resided continuously in the United States for at least 3 years beginning on the date on which such individual is granted lawful permanent resident status. ``(c) Evidentiary Matters.-- ``(1) In general.--In determining if an individual is a stateless person under this section, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider and obtain any credible evidence relevant to the application, including information from-- ``(A) the Department of State, particularly the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration and the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; and ``(B) relevant international and foreign bodies, such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, nongovernmental organizations, and the competent authorities of other countries. ``(2) Designation of specific groups of stateless persons.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate 1 or more specific groups of individuals who shall be considered stateless persons for purposes of this section, and a noncitizen who belongs to a group so designated shall be considered a stateless person. ``(3) Burden of proof.--The burden of proof with respect to evidentiary matters relating to an application under this section shall be shared between the Secretary of Homeland Security and the applicant. ``(4) Standard of proof.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen shall be considered to be a stateless person if it is established to a reasonable degree that the noncitizen meets the definition of the term `stateless person' under this section. ``(B) Assessment of nationality.--The nationality of an individual shall be assessed as of the date on which a determination of eligibility under this section is made. ``(5) Submission of documentary evidence.-- ``(A) Supporting documents from applicant.--An applicant for relief under this section shall submit, as part of the application for such relief-- ``(i) a full and truthful account, to the best of the noncitizen's knowledge, of such noncitizen's legal status with regard to any country in which the applicant was born or resided before entering the United States or to which the applicant has a relevant association; and ``(ii) all evidence reasonably available, including any valid or expired travel document. ``(B) Evidence available to secretary of homeland security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall obtain and submit to the immigration officer or immigration judge and the applicant or, as applicable, the applicant's counsel, all available evidence regarding the legal status of the applicant in the applicant's country of birth or prior residence or any country to which the applicant has a relevant association, including information on the relevant laws and practices of the countries concerned. ``(C) Consideration of response.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may consider as substantial evidence that an individual is not considered by a country to be a national of the country the following: ``(i) After 120 days have elapsed after the Secretary of Homeland Security has requested information from the country with respect to the nationality status of the individual, the lack of response from the competent authority of the country. ``(ii) A pro forma response from the country that lacks an application of the law or facts to the particular individual. ``(iii) The refusal of the country to accept the individual for deportation or removal. ``(d) Fees.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not charge a noncitizen any fee in connection with an application for, or issuance of, lawful status under this section, employment authorization, or travel documents. ``(e) Jurisdiction and Review.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shall have jurisdiction over an application for stateless protected status and adjustment of status filed by a noncitizen under this section. ``(2) Review.--A denial by the Secretary of Homeland Security of an application for relief under this section shall be subject to review by the Administrative Appeals Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(f) Effect on Removal Proceedings.--With respect to a noncitizen in removal proceedings who files an application for relief under this section, the Attorney General shall postpone the removal proceedings pending the adjudication of the application. ``(g) Applicants With Final Orders of Removal.-- ``(1) Motions to reopen.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen whose removal, deportation, or exclusion proceedings were concluded before the date of the enactment of this section, and who is eligible for relief under this section, may file 1 motion to reopen proceedings to apply for such relief not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(B) Effect of limitations.--A time or numerical limitation on motions to reopen removal, deportation, or exclusion proceedings may not be construed to restrict the filing of a motion to reopen under this paragraph if such limitation is based on previously unavailable evidence or facts, or on changed facts or circumstances, including a discovery by a noncitizen that the noncitizen may be a stateless person. ``(2) Stay of removal.-- ``(A) In general.--An applicant for relief under this section who has been issued a final order of removal, deportation, or exclusion may request a stay of removal, deportation, or exclusion. ``(B) Consideration of request.--With respect to an individual who requests a stay under subparagraph (A), if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the application for relief is bona fide, the Secretary shall automatically stay the execution of the final order of deportation, exclusion, or removal, and the stay will remain in effect until a final decision is made on the applications. ``(C) Effect of denial.--If the application is denied, the stay of the final order is deemed lifted as of the date of such denial, without regard to whether the noncitizen appeals the decision. ``(3) Termination.--On the grant of an application for relief under this section to a noncitizen with a final order of removal, deportation, or exclusion, the final order shall be deemed canceled by operation of law as of the date of the approval. ``(h) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Individuals provided status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201(d), 202(a), or 203(b)(4). ``(i) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize or require the admission of any noncitizen to the United States. ``(j) Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this section, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report on-- ``(A) the number of applications submitted under each of paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of subsection (b) since the date of the enactment of this section, disaggregated by the country of birth of the applicants; and ``(B) average timelines for processing each such application. ``(2) Public availability.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish each report submitted under paragraph (1) on the internet website of the Department of Homeland Security, respectively. ``(k) Publication of Guidance.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish all policy manuals, guidance, and application instructions relating to applications under this section on the internet website of the Department of Homeland Security. ``(l) Regulations.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue such regulations as the Secretary of Homeland Security considers appropriate to carry out this section.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Table of contents.--The table of contents for the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 245A the following: ``Sec. 245B. Protection of stateless persons in the United States.''. (2) Exception for unlawful presence of stateless persons.-- Section 212(a)(9)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(9)(B)(iii)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(V) Stateless persons.--Clause (i) shall not apply to a noncitizen who demonstrates that he or she is a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)).''. SEC. 5. PREVENTION OF STATELESSNESS. (a) Births to United States Citizens Overseas.--Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401) is amended-- (1) in subsection (g), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subsection (h), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) a person born to a citizen of the United States outside the United States or in an outlying possession of the United States, if such person is born as a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)).''. (b) Foundlings.--Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401) is further amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) a person of unknown parentage found in the United States while under the age of 18 years, until shown, prior to the person attaining the age of 21 years, not to have been born in the United States;''. (c) Stateless Safeguards for Derivative Citizenship and International Adoptions.-- (1) Stateless safeguards.--Section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1431) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person born outside the United States or in an outlying possession who is or becomes a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)) automatically becomes a citizen of the United States on the date on which one of the following conditions has been fulfilled: ``(A) One parent is or was a citizen of the United States. ``(B) The person was adopted by-- ``(i) a citizen of the United States; or ``(ii) an individual who became a citizen of the United States after the date of such adoption. ``(2) This subsection applies to any person who meets the criteria under paragraph (1) at any time.''. (2) Age.--Section 320(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1431(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The child is under the age of 21 years.''. (3) Entry and custody.--Section 320(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1431(a)) is further amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) The child is residing in the United States, and provided such child is under the legal age of adulthood in the State in which the parent of the child or the child resides, is in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent.''. (d) Programs To Prevent Statelessness.--The Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary of State shall jointly establish and carry out initiatives to prevent statelessness from occurring, which may include-- (1) an assessment of United States citizenship law to determine and amend any provision of law that results in statelessness or a delayed acquisition of nationality that increases the risk of statelessness; (2) studies on the profiles and number of stateless people living in the United States; (3) programs to promote inclusive and nondiscriminatory nationality laws and practices in other countries, with particular attention to the prevention of atrocity crimes; (4) programs to encourage other countries to establish stateless status determination and protection legislation; and (5) grants to universities and nongovernmental organizations to accelerate research, education, curricula, and knowledge on nationality law and practice and statelessness. <all>

Stateless Protection Act of 2022

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes.

Stateless Protection Act of 2022

Rep. Raskin, Jamie

D

MD

This bill provides protections for stateless persons (a person who is not considered a national of any state by that state's law). For example, the bill establishes stateless protected status, which shall provide protections against deportation and other benefits to certain stateless persons present in the United States who meet certain criteria.

2. PURPOSES. 3. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. 4. PROTECTION OF STATELESS PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES. ``(4) Operation of law; operation of its law.--The terms `operation of law' and `operation of its law'-- ``(A) refer to the consideration by a competent authority of a country with respect to an individual in practice, including under the legislation, ministerial decrees, regulations, orders, judicial case law, and customary practices of the competent authority; and ``(B) include situations in which the position of the competent authority differs from the law as written, if the position of the competent authority that an individual is not a national of the country is determinative. ``(ii) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not adjust the status of a noncitizen with stateless protected status who is inadmissible under section 212(a)(2). ``(6) Naturalization.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual granted lawful permanent residence status under paragraph (1)(D) may apply for naturalization after having resided continuously in the United States for at least 3 years beginning on the date on which such individual is granted lawful permanent resident status. ``(B) Assessment of nationality.--The nationality of an individual shall be assessed as of the date on which a determination of eligibility under this section is made. ``(5) Submission of documentary evidence.-- ``(A) Supporting documents from applicant.--An applicant for relief under this section shall submit, as part of the application for such relief-- ``(i) a full and truthful account, to the best of the noncitizen's knowledge, of such noncitizen's legal status with regard to any country in which the applicant was born or resided before entering the United States or to which the applicant has a relevant association; and ``(ii) all evidence reasonably available, including any valid or expired travel document. ``(iii) The refusal of the country to accept the individual for deportation or removal. ``(e) Jurisdiction and Review.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(C) Effect of denial.--If the application is denied, the stay of the final order is deemed lifted as of the date of such denial, without regard to whether the noncitizen appeals the decision. ``(h) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Individuals provided status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201(d), 202(a), or 203(b)(4). 245B. SEC. 5. PREVENTION OF STATELESSNESS. (a) Births to United States Citizens Overseas.--Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1431(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The child is under the age of 21 years.''.

2. PURPOSES. 3. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. 4. PROTECTION OF STATELESS PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES. ``(4) Operation of law; operation of its law.--The terms `operation of law' and `operation of its law'-- ``(A) refer to the consideration by a competent authority of a country with respect to an individual in practice, including under the legislation, ministerial decrees, regulations, orders, judicial case law, and customary practices of the competent authority; and ``(B) include situations in which the position of the competent authority differs from the law as written, if the position of the competent authority that an individual is not a national of the country is determinative. ``(ii) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not adjust the status of a noncitizen with stateless protected status who is inadmissible under section 212(a)(2). ``(B) Assessment of nationality.--The nationality of an individual shall be assessed as of the date on which a determination of eligibility under this section is made. ``(5) Submission of documentary evidence.-- ``(A) Supporting documents from applicant.--An applicant for relief under this section shall submit, as part of the application for such relief-- ``(i) a full and truthful account, to the best of the noncitizen's knowledge, of such noncitizen's legal status with regard to any country in which the applicant was born or resided before entering the United States or to which the applicant has a relevant association; and ``(ii) all evidence reasonably available, including any valid or expired travel document. ``(iii) The refusal of the country to accept the individual for deportation or removal. ``(e) Jurisdiction and Review.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 245B. SEC. 5. PREVENTION OF STATELESSNESS. (a) Births to United States Citizens Overseas.--Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1431(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The child is under the age of 21 years.''.

SHORT TITLE. 2. PURPOSES. 3. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) The international community has recognized the significance of the right to a nationality in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, done at New York December 16, 1966, to which the United States is a signatory, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and numerous international treaties, including the Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, done at New York September 28, 1954, and the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, done at New York August 30, 1961. (3) Government action and inaction causes statelessness; therefore, governments have the power to resolve and prevent statelessness. 4. 1255 et seq.) PROTECTION OF STATELESS PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES. ``(4) Operation of law; operation of its law.--The terms `operation of law' and `operation of its law'-- ``(A) refer to the consideration by a competent authority of a country with respect to an individual in practice, including under the legislation, ministerial decrees, regulations, orders, judicial case law, and customary practices of the competent authority; and ``(B) include situations in which the position of the competent authority differs from the law as written, if the position of the competent authority that an individual is not a national of the country is determinative. ``(ii) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not adjust the status of a noncitizen with stateless protected status who is inadmissible under section 212(a)(2). ``(4) Employment authorization.-- ``(A) In general.--An individual granted stateless protected status under this section shall receive employment authorization for a renewable period not less than 5 years. ``(B) Validity.--The minimum period of validity for a document issued under subparagraph (A) shall be 10 years. ``(6) Naturalization.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual granted lawful permanent residence status under paragraph (1)(D) may apply for naturalization after having resided continuously in the United States for at least 3 years beginning on the date on which such individual is granted lawful permanent resident status. ``(B) Assessment of nationality.--The nationality of an individual shall be assessed as of the date on which a determination of eligibility under this section is made. ``(5) Submission of documentary evidence.-- ``(A) Supporting documents from applicant.--An applicant for relief under this section shall submit, as part of the application for such relief-- ``(i) a full and truthful account, to the best of the noncitizen's knowledge, of such noncitizen's legal status with regard to any country in which the applicant was born or resided before entering the United States or to which the applicant has a relevant association; and ``(ii) all evidence reasonably available, including any valid or expired travel document. ``(iii) The refusal of the country to accept the individual for deportation or removal. ``(e) Jurisdiction and Review.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(g) Applicants With Final Orders of Removal.-- ``(1) Motions to reopen.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen whose removal, deportation, or exclusion proceedings were concluded before the date of the enactment of this section, and who is eligible for relief under this section, may file 1 motion to reopen proceedings to apply for such relief not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(C) Effect of denial.--If the application is denied, the stay of the final order is deemed lifted as of the date of such denial, without regard to whether the noncitizen appeals the decision. ``(h) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Individuals provided status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201(d), 202(a), or 203(b)(4). ``(2) Public availability.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish each report submitted under paragraph (1) on the internet website of the Department of Homeland Security, respectively. 245B. SEC. 5. PREVENTION OF STATELESSNESS. (a) Births to United States Citizens Overseas.--Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ``(2) This subsection applies to any person who meets the criteria under paragraph (1) at any time.''. 1431(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The child is under the age of 21 years.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. PURPOSES. 3. FINDINGS; SENSE OF CONGRESS. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) The international community has recognized the significance of the right to a nationality in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, done at New York December 16, 1966, to which the United States is a signatory, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and numerous international treaties, including the Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons, done at New York September 28, 1954, and the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, done at New York August 30, 1961. (3) Government action and inaction causes statelessness; therefore, governments have the power to resolve and prevent statelessness. (4) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees-- (A) is the United Nations agency responsible for preventing and reducing statelessness; and (B) estimates that there are more than 4,200,000 stateless persons worldwide. (5) A 2020 study found that there are approximately 218,000 individuals living in the United States who are stateless or at risk of statelessness. (8) Stateless persons generally-- (A) live without the means to work legally or to travel; and (B) face barriers in opening bank accounts, pursuing higher education, and obtaining health care. 4. 1255 et seq.) PROTECTION OF STATELESS PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES. ``(4) Operation of law; operation of its law.--The terms `operation of law' and `operation of its law'-- ``(A) refer to the consideration by a competent authority of a country with respect to an individual in practice, including under the legislation, ministerial decrees, regulations, orders, judicial case law, and customary practices of the competent authority; and ``(B) include situations in which the position of the competent authority differs from the law as written, if the position of the competent authority that an individual is not a national of the country is determinative. ``(ii) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not adjust the status of a noncitizen with stateless protected status who is inadmissible under section 212(a)(2). ``(3) Release from post-removal detention.--A grant of stateless protected status under this section shall-- ``(A) trigger immediate release of an individual from post-removal detention; ``(B) be considered to establish that there is no significant likelihood of the individual's removal in the reasonably foreseeable future; and ``(C) establish a presumption that travel documents are not available for the individual. ``(4) Employment authorization.-- ``(A) In general.--An individual granted stateless protected status under this section shall receive employment authorization for a renewable period not less than 5 years. ``(B) Validity.--The minimum period of validity for a document issued under subparagraph (A) shall be 10 years. ``(6) Naturalization.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual granted lawful permanent residence status under paragraph (1)(D) may apply for naturalization after having resided continuously in the United States for at least 3 years beginning on the date on which such individual is granted lawful permanent resident status. ``(3) Burden of proof.--The burden of proof with respect to evidentiary matters relating to an application under this section shall be shared between the Secretary of Homeland Security and the applicant. ``(B) Assessment of nationality.--The nationality of an individual shall be assessed as of the date on which a determination of eligibility under this section is made. ``(5) Submission of documentary evidence.-- ``(A) Supporting documents from applicant.--An applicant for relief under this section shall submit, as part of the application for such relief-- ``(i) a full and truthful account, to the best of the noncitizen's knowledge, of such noncitizen's legal status with regard to any country in which the applicant was born or resided before entering the United States or to which the applicant has a relevant association; and ``(ii) all evidence reasonably available, including any valid or expired travel document. ``(ii) A pro forma response from the country that lacks an application of the law or facts to the particular individual. ``(iii) The refusal of the country to accept the individual for deportation or removal. ``(e) Jurisdiction and Review.-- ``(1) In general.--The Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(g) Applicants With Final Orders of Removal.-- ``(1) Motions to reopen.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen whose removal, deportation, or exclusion proceedings were concluded before the date of the enactment of this section, and who is eligible for relief under this section, may file 1 motion to reopen proceedings to apply for such relief not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(C) Effect of denial.--If the application is denied, the stay of the final order is deemed lifted as of the date of such denial, without regard to whether the noncitizen appeals the decision. ``(h) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Individuals provided status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201(d), 202(a), or 203(b)(4). ``(i) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to authorize or require the admission of any noncitizen to the United States. ``(2) Public availability.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish each report submitted under paragraph (1) on the internet website of the Department of Homeland Security, respectively. 245B. 1182(a)(9)(B)(iii)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(V) Stateless persons.--Clause (i) shall not apply to a noncitizen who demonstrates that he or she is a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)).''. SEC. 5. PREVENTION OF STATELESSNESS. (a) Births to United States Citizens Overseas.--Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. ``(2) This subsection applies to any person who meets the criteria under paragraph (1) at any time.''. 1431(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The child is under the age of 21 years.''.

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to resolve the status of stateless persons in the United States and to promote their access to fundamental human rights and human dignity; and (2) to prevent statelessness from occurring under United States law or on United States territory. (4) The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees-- (A) is the United Nations agency responsible for preventing and reducing statelessness; and (B) estimates that there are more than 4,200,000 stateless persons worldwide. ( 9) If detained for removal from the United States, a stateless person is often subjected to prolonged detention and cannot be removed because no country recognizes the person as its citizen. ( (a) In General.--Chapter 5 of title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255 et seq.) ``(3) Noncitizen.--The term `noncitizen' has the meaning given the term `alien' in section 101(a). ``(4) Operation of law; operation of its law.--The terms `operation of law' and `operation of its law'-- ``(A) refer to the consideration by a competent authority of a country with respect to an individual in practice, including under the legislation, ministerial decrees, regulations, orders, judicial case law, and customary practices of the competent authority; and ``(B) include situations in which the position of the competent authority differs from the law as written, if the position of the competent authority that an individual is not a national of the country is determinative. ``(5) Relevant association.--The term `relevant association' means a natural person's connection to a country through-- ``(A) birth on the territory of the country; ``(B) descent from 1 or more individuals who are nationals of the country; ``(C) marriage to an individual who is a national of the country; ``(D) adoption by an individual who is a national of the country; or ``(E) habitual residence in the country. ``(C) Stateless protected status.--Noncitizens with stateless protected status-- ``(i) shall-- ``(I) receive relevant protections against deportation, removal, and detention, as described in paragraph (3); ``(II) be authorized for employment, as described in paragraph (4); and ``(III) be eligible to apply for a travel document, as described in paragraph (5); and ``(ii) shall not face limitations from immigration enforcement officials on their domestic travel. ``(D) Concurrent grant of lawful permanent residence.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately on granting stateless protected status to a noncitizen, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of the noncitizen to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(ii) Exception.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may not adjust the status of a noncitizen with stateless protected status who is inadmissible under section 212(a)(2). ``(B) Factors.--In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider all relevant factors, including-- ``(i) mitigating and aggravating factors of the basis for inadmissibility; ``(ii) the duration of the noncitizen's residence in the United States; and ``(iii) the degree to which the noncitizen's removal, or denial of the noncitizen's application, would adversely affect the noncitizen or the noncitizen's United States citizen or lawful permanent resident family members. ``(4) Employment authorization.-- ``(A) In general.--An individual granted stateless protected status under this section shall receive employment authorization for a renewable period not less than 5 years. ``(5) Travel documents.-- ``(A) In general.--On request, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to any noncitizen granted relief under this section, a travel document that facilitates the noncitizen's ability to travel abroad and to be admitted to the United States upon return. ``(6) Naturalization.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual granted lawful permanent residence status under paragraph (1)(D) may apply for naturalization after having resided continuously in the United States for at least 3 years beginning on the date on which such individual is granted lawful permanent resident status. ``(2) Designation of specific groups of stateless persons.--The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may designate 1 or more specific groups of individuals who shall be considered stateless persons for purposes of this section, and a noncitizen who belongs to a group so designated shall be considered a stateless person. ``(4) Standard of proof.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen shall be considered to be a stateless person if it is established to a reasonable degree that the noncitizen meets the definition of the term `stateless person' under this section. ``(5) Submission of documentary evidence.-- ``(A) Supporting documents from applicant.--An applicant for relief under this section shall submit, as part of the application for such relief-- ``(i) a full and truthful account, to the best of the noncitizen's knowledge, of such noncitizen's legal status with regard to any country in which the applicant was born or resided before entering the United States or to which the applicant has a relevant association; and ``(ii) all evidence reasonably available, including any valid or expired travel document. ``(C) Consideration of response.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may consider as substantial evidence that an individual is not considered by a country to be a national of the country the following: ``(i) After 120 days have elapsed after the Secretary of Homeland Security has requested information from the country with respect to the nationality status of the individual, the lack of response from the competent authority of the country. ``(2) Review.--A denial by the Secretary of Homeland Security of an application for relief under this section shall be subject to review by the Administrative Appeals Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(g) Applicants With Final Orders of Removal.-- ``(1) Motions to reopen.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen whose removal, deportation, or exclusion proceedings were concluded before the date of the enactment of this section, and who is eligible for relief under this section, may file 1 motion to reopen proceedings to apply for such relief not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(B) Consideration of request.--With respect to an individual who requests a stay under subparagraph (A), if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the application for relief is bona fide, the Secretary shall automatically stay the execution of the final order of deportation, exclusion, or removal, and the stay will remain in effect until a final decision is made on the applications. ``(C) Effect of denial.--If the application is denied, the stay of the final order is deemed lifted as of the date of such denial, without regard to whether the noncitizen appeals the decision. ``(h) Exclusion From Numerical Limitations.--Individuals provided status under this section shall not be counted against any numerical limitation under section 201(d), 202(a), or 203(b)(4). ``(2) Public availability.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall publish each report submitted under paragraph (1) on the internet website of the Department of Homeland Security, respectively. b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Table of contents.--The table of contents for the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) 1401) is amended-- (1) in subsection (g), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subsection (h), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) a person born to a citizen of the United States outside the United States or in an outlying possession of the United States, if such person is born as a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)).''. ( b) Foundlings.--Section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401) is further amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) a person of unknown parentage found in the United States while under the age of 18 years, until shown, prior to the person attaining the age of 21 years, not to have been born in the United States;''. ( ``(B) The person was adopted by-- ``(i) a citizen of the United States; or ``(ii) an individual who became a citizen of the United States after the date of such adoption. 2) Age.--Section 320(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1431(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ``(2) The child is under the age of 21 years.''. (

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to resolve the status of stateless persons in the United States and to promote their access to fundamental human rights and human dignity; and (2) to prevent statelessness from occurring under United States law or on United States territory. 3) Government action and inaction causes statelessness; therefore, governments have the power to resolve and prevent statelessness. ( (8) Stateless persons generally-- (A) live without the means to work legally or to travel; and (B) face barriers in opening bank accounts, pursuing higher education, and obtaining health care. ( 9) If detained for removal from the United States, a stateless person is often subjected to prolonged detention and cannot be removed because no country recognizes the person as its citizen. ( ``(4) Operation of law; operation of its law.--The terms `operation of law' and `operation of its law'-- ``(A) refer to the consideration by a competent authority of a country with respect to an individual in practice, including under the legislation, ministerial decrees, regulations, orders, judicial case law, and customary practices of the competent authority; and ``(B) include situations in which the position of the competent authority differs from the law as written, if the position of the competent authority that an individual is not a national of the country is determinative. ``(5) Relevant association.--The term `relevant association' means a natural person's connection to a country through-- ``(A) birth on the territory of the country; ``(B) descent from 1 or more individuals who are nationals of the country; ``(C) marriage to an individual who is a national of the country; ``(D) adoption by an individual who is a national of the country; or ``(E) habitual residence in the country. ``(C) Stateless protected status.--Noncitizens with stateless protected status-- ``(i) shall-- ``(I) receive relevant protections against deportation, removal, and detention, as described in paragraph (3); ``(II) be authorized for employment, as described in paragraph (4); and ``(III) be eligible to apply for a travel document, as described in paragraph (5); and ``(ii) shall not face limitations from immigration enforcement officials on their domestic travel. ``(D) Concurrent grant of lawful permanent residence.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately on granting stateless protected status to a noncitizen, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of the noncitizen to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(B) Factors.--In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall consider all relevant factors, including-- ``(i) mitigating and aggravating factors of the basis for inadmissibility; ``(ii) the duration of the noncitizen's residence in the United States; and ``(iii) the degree to which the noncitizen's removal, or denial of the noncitizen's application, would adversely affect the noncitizen or the noncitizen's United States citizen or lawful permanent resident family members. ``(5) Travel documents.-- ``(A) In general.--On request, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to any noncitizen granted relief under this section, a travel document that facilitates the noncitizen's ability to travel abroad and to be admitted to the United States upon return. ``(6) Naturalization.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual granted lawful permanent residence status under paragraph (1)(D) may apply for naturalization after having resided continuously in the United States for at least 3 years beginning on the date on which such individual is granted lawful permanent resident status. ``(4) Standard of proof.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen shall be considered to be a stateless person if it is established to a reasonable degree that the noncitizen meets the definition of the term `stateless person' under this section. ``(B) Evidence available to secretary of homeland security.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall obtain and submit to the immigration officer or immigration judge and the applicant or, as applicable, the applicant's counsel, all available evidence regarding the legal status of the applicant in the applicant's country of birth or prior residence or any country to which the applicant has a relevant association, including information on the relevant laws and practices of the countries concerned. ``(2) Review.--A denial by the Secretary of Homeland Security of an application for relief under this section shall be subject to review by the Administrative Appeals Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(g) Applicants With Final Orders of Removal.-- ``(1) Motions to reopen.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen whose removal, deportation, or exclusion proceedings were concluded before the date of the enactment of this section, and who is eligible for relief under this section, may file 1 motion to reopen proceedings to apply for such relief not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section. ``(B) Consideration of request.--With respect to an individual who requests a stay under subparagraph (A), if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that the application for relief is bona fide, the Secretary shall automatically stay the execution of the final order of deportation, exclusion, or removal, and the stay will remain in effect until a final decision is made on the applications. ``(j) Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this section, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report on-- ``(A) the number of applications submitted under each of paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of subsection (b) since the date of the enactment of this section, disaggregated by the country of birth of the applicants; and ``(B) average timelines for processing each such application. b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Table of contents.--The table of contents for the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) 1401) is amended-- (1) in subsection (g), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subsection (h), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) a person born to a citizen of the United States outside the United States or in an outlying possession of the United States, if such person is born as a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)).''. ( c) Stateless Safeguards for Derivative Citizenship and International Adoptions.-- (1) Stateless safeguards.--Section 320 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1431) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person born outside the United States or in an outlying possession who is or becomes a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)) automatically becomes a citizen of the United States on the date on which one of the following conditions has been fulfilled: ``(A) One parent is or was a citizen of the United States. 1431(a)) is further amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) The child is residing in the United States, and provided such child is under the legal age of adulthood in the State in which the parent of the child or the child resides, is in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent.''. (

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to resolve the status of stateless persons in the United States and to promote their access to fundamental human rights and human dignity; and (2) to prevent statelessness from occurring under United States law or on United States territory. ``(D) Concurrent grant of lawful permanent residence.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately on granting stateless protected status to a noncitizen, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of the noncitizen to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(5) Travel documents.-- ``(A) In general.--On request, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to any noncitizen granted relief under this section, a travel document that facilitates the noncitizen's ability to travel abroad and to be admitted to the United States upon return. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(j) Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this section, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report on-- ``(A) the number of applications submitted under each of paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of subsection (b) since the date of the enactment of this section, disaggregated by the country of birth of the applicants; and ``(B) average timelines for processing each such application. 1431) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person born outside the United States or in an outlying possession who is or becomes a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)) automatically becomes a citizen of the United States on the date on which one of the following conditions has been fulfilled: ``(A) One parent is or was a citizen of the United States. 1431(a)) is further amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) The child is residing in the United States, and provided such child is under the legal age of adulthood in the State in which the parent of the child or the child resides, is in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent.''. (

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to resolve the status of stateless persons in the United States and to promote their access to fundamental human rights and human dignity; and (2) to prevent statelessness from occurring under United States law or on United States territory. ( ``(4) Operation of law; operation of its law.--The terms `operation of law' and `operation of its law'-- ``(A) refer to the consideration by a competent authority of a country with respect to an individual in practice, including under the legislation, ministerial decrees, regulations, orders, judicial case law, and customary practices of the competent authority; and ``(B) include situations in which the position of the competent authority differs from the law as written, if the position of the competent authority that an individual is not a national of the country is determinative. ``(5) Relevant association.--The term `relevant association' means a natural person's connection to a country through-- ``(A) birth on the territory of the country; ``(B) descent from 1 or more individuals who are nationals of the country; ``(C) marriage to an individual who is a national of the country; ``(D) adoption by an individual who is a national of the country; or ``(E) habitual residence in the country. ``(D) Concurrent grant of lawful permanent residence.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately on granting stateless protected status to a noncitizen, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of the noncitizen to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(5) Travel documents.-- ``(A) In general.--On request, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to any noncitizen granted relief under this section, a travel document that facilitates the noncitizen's ability to travel abroad and to be admitted to the United States upon return. ``(6) Naturalization.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual granted lawful permanent residence status under paragraph (1)(D) may apply for naturalization after having resided continuously in the United States for at least 3 years beginning on the date on which such individual is granted lawful permanent resident status. ``(4) Standard of proof.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen shall be considered to be a stateless person if it is established to a reasonable degree that the noncitizen meets the definition of the term `stateless person' under this section. ``(C) Consideration of response.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may consider as substantial evidence that an individual is not considered by a country to be a national of the country the following: ``(i) After 120 days have elapsed after the Secretary of Homeland Security has requested information from the country with respect to the nationality status of the individual, the lack of response from the competent authority of the country. ``(2) Review.--A denial by the Secretary of Homeland Security of an application for relief under this section shall be subject to review by the Administrative Appeals Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(C) Effect of denial.--If the application is denied, the stay of the final order is deemed lifted as of the date of such denial, without regard to whether the noncitizen appeals the decision. 1401) is amended-- (1) in subsection (g), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subsection (h), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) a person born to a citizen of the United States outside the United States or in an outlying possession of the United States, if such person is born as a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)).''. ( 1401) is further amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) a person of unknown parentage found in the United States while under the age of 18 years, until shown, prior to the person attaining the age of 21 years, not to have been born in the United States;''. ( ``(B) The person was adopted by-- ``(i) a citizen of the United States; or ``(ii) an individual who became a citizen of the United States after the date of such adoption.

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to resolve the status of stateless persons in the United States and to promote their access to fundamental human rights and human dignity; and (2) to prevent statelessness from occurring under United States law or on United States territory. ``(D) Concurrent grant of lawful permanent residence.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately on granting stateless protected status to a noncitizen, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of the noncitizen to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(5) Travel documents.-- ``(A) In general.--On request, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to any noncitizen granted relief under this section, a travel document that facilitates the noncitizen's ability to travel abroad and to be admitted to the United States upon return. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(j) Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this section, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report on-- ``(A) the number of applications submitted under each of paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of subsection (b) since the date of the enactment of this section, disaggregated by the country of birth of the applicants; and ``(B) average timelines for processing each such application. 1431) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person born outside the United States or in an outlying possession who is or becomes a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)) automatically becomes a citizen of the United States on the date on which one of the following conditions has been fulfilled: ``(A) One parent is or was a citizen of the United States. 1431(a)) is further amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) The child is residing in the United States, and provided such child is under the legal age of adulthood in the State in which the parent of the child or the child resides, is in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent.''. (

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to resolve the status of stateless persons in the United States and to promote their access to fundamental human rights and human dignity; and (2) to prevent statelessness from occurring under United States law or on United States territory. ( ``(4) Operation of law; operation of its law.--The terms `operation of law' and `operation of its law'-- ``(A) refer to the consideration by a competent authority of a country with respect to an individual in practice, including under the legislation, ministerial decrees, regulations, orders, judicial case law, and customary practices of the competent authority; and ``(B) include situations in which the position of the competent authority differs from the law as written, if the position of the competent authority that an individual is not a national of the country is determinative. ``(5) Relevant association.--The term `relevant association' means a natural person's connection to a country through-- ``(A) birth on the territory of the country; ``(B) descent from 1 or more individuals who are nationals of the country; ``(C) marriage to an individual who is a national of the country; ``(D) adoption by an individual who is a national of the country; or ``(E) habitual residence in the country. ``(D) Concurrent grant of lawful permanent residence.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately on granting stateless protected status to a noncitizen, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of the noncitizen to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(5) Travel documents.-- ``(A) In general.--On request, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to any noncitizen granted relief under this section, a travel document that facilitates the noncitizen's ability to travel abroad and to be admitted to the United States upon return. ``(6) Naturalization.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an individual granted lawful permanent residence status under paragraph (1)(D) may apply for naturalization after having resided continuously in the United States for at least 3 years beginning on the date on which such individual is granted lawful permanent resident status. ``(4) Standard of proof.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen shall be considered to be a stateless person if it is established to a reasonable degree that the noncitizen meets the definition of the term `stateless person' under this section. ``(C) Consideration of response.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may consider as substantial evidence that an individual is not considered by a country to be a national of the country the following: ``(i) After 120 days have elapsed after the Secretary of Homeland Security has requested information from the country with respect to the nationality status of the individual, the lack of response from the competent authority of the country. ``(2) Review.--A denial by the Secretary of Homeland Security of an application for relief under this section shall be subject to review by the Administrative Appeals Office of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(C) Effect of denial.--If the application is denied, the stay of the final order is deemed lifted as of the date of such denial, without regard to whether the noncitizen appeals the decision. 1401) is amended-- (1) in subsection (g), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subsection (h), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) a person born to a citizen of the United States outside the United States or in an outlying possession of the United States, if such person is born as a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)).''. ( 1401) is further amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) a person of unknown parentage found in the United States while under the age of 18 years, until shown, prior to the person attaining the age of 21 years, not to have been born in the United States;''. ( ``(B) The person was adopted by-- ``(i) a citizen of the United States; or ``(ii) an individual who became a citizen of the United States after the date of such adoption.

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to resolve the status of stateless persons in the United States and to promote their access to fundamental human rights and human dignity; and (2) to prevent statelessness from occurring under United States law or on United States territory. ``(D) Concurrent grant of lawful permanent residence.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately on granting stateless protected status to a noncitizen, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of the noncitizen to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(5) Travel documents.-- ``(A) In general.--On request, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to any noncitizen granted relief under this section, a travel document that facilitates the noncitizen's ability to travel abroad and to be admitted to the United States upon return. Citizenship and Immigration Services. ``(j) Reports.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this section, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report on-- ``(A) the number of applications submitted under each of paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of subsection (b) since the date of the enactment of this section, disaggregated by the country of birth of the applicants; and ``(B) average timelines for processing each such application. 1431) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person born outside the United States or in an outlying possession who is or becomes a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)) automatically becomes a citizen of the United States on the date on which one of the following conditions has been fulfilled: ``(A) One parent is or was a citizen of the United States. 1431(a)) is further amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) The child is residing in the United States, and provided such child is under the legal age of adulthood in the State in which the parent of the child or the child resides, is in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent.''. (

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. The purposes of this Act are-- (1) to resolve the status of stateless persons in the United States and to promote their access to fundamental human rights and human dignity; and (2) to prevent statelessness from occurring under United States law or on United States territory. ( ``(D) Concurrent grant of lawful permanent residence.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately on granting stateless protected status to a noncitizen, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of the noncitizen to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ``(4) Standard of proof.-- ``(A) In general.--A noncitizen shall be considered to be a stateless person if it is established to a reasonable degree that the noncitizen meets the definition of the term `stateless person' under this section. ``(C) Consideration of response.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may consider as substantial evidence that an individual is not considered by a country to be a national of the country the following: ``(i) After 120 days have elapsed after the Secretary of Homeland Security has requested information from the country with respect to the nationality status of the individual, the lack of response from the competent authority of the country. 1401) is amended-- (1) in subsection (g), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subsection (h), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) a person born to a citizen of the United States outside the United States or in an outlying possession of the United States, if such person is born as a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)).''. ( 1401) is further amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) a person of unknown parentage found in the United States while under the age of 18 years, until shown, prior to the person attaining the age of 21 years, not to have been born in the United States;''. ( ``(B) The person was adopted by-- ``(i) a citizen of the United States; or ``(ii) an individual who became a citizen of the United States after the date of such adoption.

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. ``(5) Travel documents.-- ``(A) In general.--On request, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall provide to any noncitizen granted relief under this section, a travel document that facilitates the noncitizen's ability to travel abroad and to be admitted to the United States upon return. 1431(a)) is further amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) The child is residing in the United States, and provided such child is under the legal age of adulthood in the State in which the parent of the child or the child resides, is in the legal and physical custody of the citizen parent.''. (

To protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes. ``(D) Concurrent grant of lawful permanent residence.-- ``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii), notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately on granting stateless protected status to a noncitizen, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of the noncitizen to that of a noncitizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 1401) is amended-- (1) in subsection (g), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) in subsection (h), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) a person born to a citizen of the United States outside the United States or in an outlying possession of the United States, if such person is born as a stateless person (as defined in section 245B(a)).''. ( ``(B) The person was adopted by-- ``(i) a citizen of the United States; or ``(ii) an individual who became a citizen of the United States after the date of such adoption.

H.R.8480

International Affairs

Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act or the Turn OFF THE TAP Act

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by 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 ``Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act'' or the ``Turn OFF THE TAP Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES. (a) Prohibition on Federal Contracts.--The head of an executive agency may not enter into, renew, or extend a contract with a covered entity. (b) Prohibition on Provision of Federal Funds.--No amounts provided by the Federal Government to any entity may be used by that entity to purchase goods or services from, invest in, enter into contract with, or otherwise provide funding to a covered entity. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means any of the following: (A) An entity on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury (commonly referred to as the ``SDN list''). (B) An entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military- Industrial Complex Companies List-- (i) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. (C) A Chinese military company on the list required by section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note). (D) An entity on the Entity List maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (F) Any entity that is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E). (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. <all>

Turn OFF THE TAP Act

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States.

Turn OFF THE TAP Act Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act

Rep. Tenney, Claudia

R

NY

Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act or the Turn OFF THE TAP Act

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by 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 ``Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act'' or the ``Turn OFF THE TAP Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES. (a) Prohibition on Federal Contracts.--The head of an executive agency may not enter into, renew, or extend a contract with a covered entity. (b) Prohibition on Provision of Federal Funds.--No amounts provided by the Federal Government to any entity may be used by that entity to purchase goods or services from, invest in, enter into contract with, or otherwise provide funding to a covered entity. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means any of the following: (A) An entity on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury (commonly referred to as the ``SDN list''). (B) An entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military- Industrial Complex Companies List-- (i) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. (C) A Chinese military company on the list required by section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note). (D) An entity on the Entity List maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (F) Any entity that is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E). (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. <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 ``Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act'' or the ``Turn OFF THE TAP Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES. (a) Prohibition on Federal Contracts.--The head of an executive agency may not enter into, renew, or extend a contract with a covered entity. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means any of the following: (A) An entity on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury (commonly referred to as the ``SDN list''). (B) An entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military- Industrial Complex Companies List-- (i) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. (C) A Chinese military company on the list required by section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note). (D) An entity on the Entity List maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (F) Any entity that is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E).

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by 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 ``Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act'' or the ``Turn OFF THE TAP Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES. (a) Prohibition on Federal Contracts.--The head of an executive agency may not enter into, renew, or extend a contract with a covered entity. (b) Prohibition on Provision of Federal Funds.--No amounts provided by the Federal Government to any entity may be used by that entity to purchase goods or services from, invest in, enter into contract with, or otherwise provide funding to a covered entity. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means any of the following: (A) An entity on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury (commonly referred to as the ``SDN list''). (B) An entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military- Industrial Complex Companies List-- (i) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. (C) A Chinese military company on the list required by section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note). (D) An entity on the Entity List maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (F) Any entity that is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E). (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. <all>

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by 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 ``Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act'' or the ``Turn OFF THE TAP Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES. (a) Prohibition on Federal Contracts.--The head of an executive agency may not enter into, renew, or extend a contract with a covered entity. (b) Prohibition on Provision of Federal Funds.--No amounts provided by the Federal Government to any entity may be used by that entity to purchase goods or services from, invest in, enter into contract with, or otherwise provide funding to a covered entity. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means any of the following: (A) An entity on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury (commonly referred to as the ``SDN list''). (B) An entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military- Industrial Complex Companies List-- (i) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. (C) A Chinese military company on the list required by section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note). (D) An entity on the Entity List maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce and set forth in Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations. (E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (F) Any entity that is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E). (2) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term in section 133 of title 41, United States Code. <all>

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. b) Prohibition on Provision of Federal Funds.--No amounts provided by the Federal Government to any entity may be used by that entity to purchase goods or services from, invest in, enter into contract with, or otherwise provide funding to a covered entity. ( 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. ( E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES. ( B) An entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military- Industrial Complex Companies List-- (i) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. ( (E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). ( F) Any entity that is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E). (

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES. ( B) An entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military- Industrial Complex Companies List-- (i) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. ( (E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). ( F) Any entity that is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E). (

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. b) Prohibition on Provision of Federal Funds.--No amounts provided by the Federal Government to any entity may be used by that entity to purchase goods or services from, invest in, enter into contract with, or otherwise provide funding to a covered entity. ( 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. ( E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES. ( B) An entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military- Industrial Complex Companies List-- (i) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. ( (E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). ( F) Any entity that is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E). (

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. b) Prohibition on Provision of Federal Funds.--No amounts provided by the Federal Government to any entity may be used by that entity to purchase goods or services from, invest in, enter into contract with, or otherwise provide funding to a covered entity. ( 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. ( E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES. ( B) An entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military- Industrial Complex Companies List-- (i) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. ( (E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). ( F) Any entity that is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E). (

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. b) Prohibition on Provision of Federal Funds.--No amounts provided by the Federal Government to any entity may be used by that entity to purchase goods or services from, invest in, enter into contract with, or otherwise provide funding to a covered entity. ( 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. ( E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. PROHIBITION ON PROVIDING FEDERAL FUNDS TO CERTAIN ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES. ( B) An entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military- Industrial Complex Companies List-- (i) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. ( (E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). ( F) Any entity that is owned or controlled by, or under common ownership or control with, an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (E). (

To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States. b) Prohibition on Provision of Federal Funds.--No amounts provided by the Federal Government to any entity may be used by that entity to purchase goods or services from, invest in, enter into contract with, or otherwise provide funding to a covered entity. ( 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance Communist Chinese military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act; and (ii) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. ( E) An entity that produces equipment or services on the list of communications equipment and services that pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons maintained by the Federal Communications Commission under section 2 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601). (

H.R.5855

Public Lands and Natural Resources

North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to exchange, at the election of North Dakota, certain federal land for certain state land of substantially equal value. Specifically, if North Dakota elects to relinquish a parcel of state land located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any Indian reservation or the Little Missouri National Grassland in North Dakota, the bill authorizes North Dakota to select one or more parcels of federal land of substantially equivalent value within that state. No later than 60 days after Interior approves North Dakota's selection of federal land, Interior shall initiate the actions necessary to convey the federal land to the state. As consideration for the conveyance of the federal land, North Dakota shall concurrently relinquish and convey the state land to Interior or, for a parcel that is located wholly or partially within the boundaries of the grassland, to the Department of Agriculture. Land conveyed to Interior that is within the boundaries of a reservation becomes part of the reservation on request of the tribe.

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, 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 ``North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) in 1889, Congress enacted the North Dakota Enabling Act ``to provide for the division of Dakota into two States and to enable the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington to form constitutions and State governments and to be admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States, and to make donations of public lands to such States''; (2) section 10 of the North Dakota Enabling Act (25 Stat. 679, chapter 180)-- (A) with certain exceptions, granted sections 16 and 36 in every township to the new States of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington ``for the support of common schools''; and (B) in cases where portions of sections 16 and 36 had been reserved, granted, or sold prior to those States attaining statehood, authorized indemnity or ``in lieu'' selections; (3) the State of North Dakota was granted land and minerals totaling more than 2,500,000 acres under the North Dakota Enabling Act; (4) the North Dakota Enabling Act provided further land grants to the State of North Dakota for the support of colleges, universities, the State capitol, and other public institutions; (5) prior to the enactment of the North Dakota Enabling Act, the United States, through treaties and Executive orders, including the Treaty between the United States of America and the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, and other Tribal Nations, made and concluded at Fort Laramie September 17, 1851 (11 Stat. 749), the Treaty between the United States of America and the Sisseton and Wahpeton Bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians, made and concluded at Washington February 19, 1867 (15 Stat. 505), the Treaty between the United States of America and different Tribes of Sioux Indians, made and concluded at Fort Laramie April 29, 1868 (15 Stat. 635), and the Executive order of April 12, 1870, established several reservations of land for multiple Indian Tribes located in the State of North Dakota; (6) established in 1960, the Little Missouri National Grasslands-- (A) occupies more than 1,028,000 acres of land in western North Dakota; and (B) encompasses approximately 108,840 surface acres and 149,073 mineral acres of State land grant parcels within its boundaries; (7) authorizing the State to relinquish the State land grant parcels located within the reservations and the Grasslands and to select other Federal land or minerals in lieu of the relinquished State land grant parcels will-- (A) fulfill the promise of land and minerals to the State; (B) provide to Indian Tribes greater Tribal sovereignty and control of land and minerals within the reservations; and (C) provide for greater conservation and preservation of the Grasslands; and (8) Congress should authorize the State-- (A) to relinquish the land and minerals located within the reservations and the Grasslands; and (B) to select in lieu of the relinquished land other Federal land or minerals in the State of North Dakota of equal value. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character. (2) Grasslands.--The term ``Grasslands'' means the Little Missouri National Grasslands located within the State of North Dakota. (3) North dakota enabling act.--The term ``North Dakota Enabling Act'' means the Act of February 22, 1889 (25 Stat. 676, chapter 180). (4) Public land.--The term ``public land'' has the meaning given the term ``public lands'' in section 103 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1702). (5) Reservation.--The term ``reservation'' means any Indian reservation located wholly or partially within the State of North Dakota and recognized under United States treaty, Executive order, or Act of Congress. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of North Dakota, acting through the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands and its agent, the Department of Trust Lands. (8) State land grant parcel.--The term ``State land grant parcel'' means-- (A) a parcel of land granted to the State of North Dakota by Congress-- (i) on statehood; or (ii) through a grant pursuant to the North Dakota Enabling Act; (B) a section of land numbered 16 or 36 granted to the State of North Dakota by Congress for school purposes; (C) a parcel of land selected by the State of North Dakota as indemnity for any section of land numbered 16 or 36; and (D) a parcel of land other than a parcel of land described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) obtained by the State after statehood. (9) Unappropriated federal land.-- (A) In general.--The term ``unappropriated Federal land'' means Federal land under the management and control of the Bureau of Land Management and located within the State of North Dakota. (B) Exclusions.--The term ``unappropriated Federal land'' does not include-- (i) surface interests acquired by the Bureau of Land Management; (ii) any area of critical environmental concern established pursuant to section 202(c)(3) of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1712(c)(3)); or (iii) land that is-- (I) withdrawn from public entry; (II) located within a unit of the National Park System; (III) located within any reservation; (IV) located within-- (aa) T. 147 N., R. 95 W.; (bb) T. 148 N., R. 95 W.; (cc) T. 148 N., R. 96 W.; or (dd) T. 149 N., R. 95 W.; (V) located within a United States military reservation; or (VI) designated by Congress or the President for conservation purposes. SEC. 4. RELINQUISHMENT AND SELECTION; CONVEYANCE. (a) Relinquishment and Selection.-- (1) In general.--If the State elects to relinquish all right, title, and interest of the State in and to a State land grant parcel located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any reservation or the Grasslands, the Secretary shall authorize the State to select in accordance with this Act 1 or more parcels of unappropriated Federal land of substantially equivalent value within the State of North Dakota. (2) Approval.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the State makes a selection under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall approve or reject, in whole or in part, the selection. (b) Conveyance.-- (1) Conveyance by secretary.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which Secretary approves a State selection of unappropriated Federal land under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall initiate the actions necessary to convey to the State the unappropriated Federal land. (B) Requirements.--Conveyance of Federal land by the Secretary under this Act-- (i) shall be by clear list, patent, or deed acceptable to the State; and (ii) shall not be considered a sale, exchange, or conveyance under section 203, 205, 206, or 209 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1713, 1715, 1716, 1719). (2) Relinquishment and conveyance by state.-- (A) In general.--As consideration for the conveyance of Federal land under paragraph (1), on the date on which the Federal land is conveyed to the State, the State-- (i) shall concurrently relinquish and convey to the Secretary all right, title, and interest of the State in and to the State land grant parcel identified for relinquishment under subsection (a)(1); or (ii) in the case of a State land grant parcel identified for relinquishment under subsection (a)(1) that is a located wholly or partially within the boundaries of the Grasslands, shall relinquish and convey to the Secretary of Agriculture all right, title, and interest of the State in and to the State land grant parcel. (B) Clear title.--The State shall convey to the Secretary clear title to all parcels relinquished under subparagraph (A). (C) Limitation.--Relinquishment and conveyance by the State of a State land grant parcel under this Act shall not be considered an exchange or acquisition for purposes of section 205 or 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1715, 1716). (c) Succession to Rights and Obligations.--Each party to which land is conveyed under this Act shall succeed to the rights and obligations of the conveying party with respect to any lease, right-of-way, permit, or other valid existing right to which the land is subject. (d) Management After Relinquishment.-- (1) Grasslands.--All State land grant parcels relinquished by the State and conveyed to the Secretary of Agriculture under this Act and located within the Grasslands shall become part of, and be managed as part of, the Grasslands. (2) Reservation.--If a State land grant parcel relinquished by the State and conveyed to the Secretary under this Act is located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any reservation, on request of the applicable Indian Tribe, the portion of the State land grant parcel located within the boundaries of the reservation shall be-- (A) taken into trust by the Secretary on behalf of, and for the benefit of, the Indian Tribe on the date of the conveyance; and (B) considered to be a part of the reservation of the Indian Tribe. (3) Consultation required.--Prior to the conveyance of a State land grant parcel located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any reservation, the State and the Secretary shall consult with the Indian Tribe the land of which is subject to conveyance in accordance with Executive Order 13175 (25 U.S.C. 5301 note; relating to consultation and coordination with Indian tribal governments). (e) Special Rules for Mineral Land.-- (1) Definition of unappropriated federal land subject to a lease or permit.--In this subsection, the term ``unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit'' means unappropriated Federal land subject to a mineral lease or permit that is-- (A) issued under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.); and (B) in a producing or producible status during the 10-year period following the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.); and (B) such a selection shall not include any portion of the mineral lease or permit. (3) Conveyance of mineral estate.-- (A) In general.--If the State selects unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit under paragraph (2), on the option of the State-- (i) the Secretary may convey with the surface interest in the land the interest in the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.); and (ii) all Federal mining claims over the land shall be converted to State leases in accordance with this paragraph. (B) Mining claims.--To facilitate the conversion of Federal mining claims to State leases under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant may file with the Secretary a voluntary relinquishment of the Federal mining claim conditioned on-- (i) conveyance of the land to the State; and (ii) the conversion of the Federal mining claim to a State lease. (C) Obligations under federal law.--Until the date on which the land is conveyed to the State under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant shall be subject to any obligations relating to the land under Federal law. (D) No relinquishment.--If the land previously encumbered by the relinquished Federal mining claim is not conveyed to the State under subparagraph (A), the relinquishment of land under subparagraph (B) shall have no effect. (E) Rights-of-way; other interest.--On conveyance to the State of land encumbered by a relinquished Federal mining claim under this paragraph, the State shall assume authority over any leases, licenses, permits, rights-of-way, operating plans, other land use authorizations, or reclamation obligations applicable to the relinquished Federal mining claim on the date of conveyance. (F) Valuation.--If a Federal mining claimant does not voluntarily relinquish under subparagraph (B) a Federal mining claim on land conveyed to the State, the Secretary shall take into account the encumbrance represented by the claim in determining the value of the land under section 5(b). (f) Withdrawal.-- (1) In general.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, all Federal land selected by the State for conveyance under this Act, effective beginning on the date on which the State makes the selection and ending on the date described in paragraph (2), is withdrawn from all forms of-- (A) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. (2) Date described.--The date referred to in paragraph (1) is the date on which, as applicable-- (A) the Federal land is conveyed by the Secretary to the State; (B) the Secretary rejects the selection under subsection (a)(2); or (C) the State withdraws the selection. SEC. 5. VALUATION. (a) Equal Value.--With respect to a State land grant parcel conveyed under this Act in consideration for a parcel of Federal land selected in accordance with this Act-- (1) the overall value of the State land grant parcel and the overall value of the parcel of Federal land shall be substantially equal; or (2) subject to subsection (c), if the overall value of the parcels is not equal, the party conveying the parcel of lesser value shall-- (A) equalize the value by the payment of funds to the other party; or (B) enter the imbalance in value on a ledger account in accordance with subsection (e). (b) Appraisal Required.--Except as provided in subsection (d), the Secretary shall determine the value of a State land grant parcel and a parcel of Federal land to be conveyed under this Act through an appraisal completed in accordance with-- (1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; or (2) subject to subsection (d)(1), the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice. (c) Equalization.--With respect to a conveyance to the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture of a State land grant parcel of lesser value than the parcel of Federal land to be conveyed to the State under this Act, the total value of the equalization payment described in subsection (a)(2)(A) or the ledger entry described in subsection (e), as applicable, may not exceed 25 percent of the total value of the parcel of Federal land. (d) Low Value Parcels.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, with the consent of the State, may use mass appraisals, a summary appraisal, or a statement of value made by a qualified appraiser carried out in accordance with the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice to determine the value of a State land grant parcel or a parcel of Federal land to be conveyed under this Act instead of an appraisal that complies with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions if the State and the Secretary agree that market value of the State land grant parcel or parcel of Federal land, as applicable, is-- (A) less than $500,000; and (B) less than $500 per acre. (2) Division.--A State land grant parcel or a parcel of Federal land may not be artificially divided in order to qualify for a summary appraisal, mass appraisal, or statement of value under paragraph (1). (e) Ledger Accounts.-- (1) In general.--With respect to a State land grant parcel conveyed under this Act in consideration for a parcel of Federal land, if the overall value of the parcels is not equal, the Secretary and the State may agree to use a ledger account to make equal the value. (2) Imbalances.--A ledger account described in paragraph (1) shall reflect imbalances in value to be reconciled in a subsequent transaction. (3) Account balancing.--Each ledger account described in paragraph (1) shall be-- (A) balanced not later than 3 years after the date on which the ledger account is established; and (B) closed not later than 5 years after the date of the last conveyance of land under this Act. (4) Costs.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary or the State may assume costs or other responsibilities or requirements for conveying land under this Act that ordinarily are borne by the other party. (B) Adjustment.--If the Secretary or the State assume costs or other responsibilities under subparagraph (A), the Secretary or the State shall make adjustments to the value of the Federal land conveyed to the State to compensate the Secretary or the State, as applicable, for assuming the costs or other responsibilities. (5) Mineral land.--If value is attributed to any parcel of Federal land that has been selected by the State because of the presence of minerals under a lease entered into under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) that is in a producing or producible status, and the lease is to be conveyed under this Act, the value of the parcel shall be reduced by the amount that represents the likely Federal revenue sharing obligation under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq.) with the State, but the adjustment shall not be considered as reflecting a property right of the State. SEC. 6. MISCELLANEOUS. (a) In General.--Land or minerals conveyed under this Act shall be subject to all applicable Federal, State, and Tribal law. (b) Protection of Indian Rights.-- (1) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this Act modifies, limits, expands, or otherwise affects any treaty-reserved right or other right of any Indian Tribe recognized by any other means, including treaties or agreements with the United States, Executive orders, statutes, regulations, or case law. (2) Land or minerals held in trust.--Nothing in this Act affects-- (A) land or minerals held in trust by the United States as of the date of enactment of this Act on behalf of, and for the benefit of, any Indian Tribe; or (B) any individual Indian allotment. (c) Hazardous Materials.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary and the State shall make available for review and inspection any record relating to hazardous materials on land to be conveyed under this Act. (2) Certification.-- (A) In general.--Prior to completing a conveyance of Federal land under this Act, the Secretary shall complete an inspection and a hazardous materials certification of the land to be conveyed. (B) State land grant parcels.--Prior to completing a conveyance of a State land grant parcel under this Act, the State shall complete an inspection and a hazardous materials certification of the land to be conveyed. (d) Grazing Permits.-- (1) In general.--If land conveyed under this Act is subject to a lease, permit, or contract for the grazing of domestic livestock in effect on the date of the conveyance, the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, as applicable, shall allow the grazing to continue for the remainder of the term of the lease, permit, or contract, subject to the related terms and conditions of the user agreements, including permitted stocking rates, grazing fee levels, access, and ownership and use of range improvements. (2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. (B) Base properties.--If land conveyed by the State under this Act is used by a grazing permittee or lessee to meet the base property requirements for a Federal grazing permit or lease, the land shall continue to qualify as a base property for the remaining term of the lease or permit and the term of any renewal or extension of the lease or permit. (C) Range improvements.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a holder of a grazing lease, permit, or contract from being compensated for range improvements pursuant to the terms of the lease, permit, or contract under existing Federal or State laws. SEC. 7. SAVINGS CLAUSE. 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North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes.

North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act

Rep. Armstrong, Kelly

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This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to exchange, at the election of North Dakota, certain federal land for certain state land of substantially equal value. Specifically, if North Dakota elects to relinquish a parcel of state land located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any Indian reservation or the Little Missouri National Grassland in North Dakota, the bill authorizes North Dakota to select one or more parcels of federal land of substantially equivalent value within that state. No later than 60 days after Interior approves North Dakota's selection of federal land, Interior shall initiate the actions necessary to convey the federal land to the state. As consideration for the conveyance of the federal land, North Dakota shall concurrently relinquish and convey the state land to Interior or, for a parcel that is located wholly or partially within the boundaries of the grassland, to the Department of Agriculture. Land conveyed to Interior that is within the boundaries of a reservation becomes part of the reservation on request of the tribe.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character. (2) Grasslands.--The term ``Grasslands'' means the Little Missouri National Grasslands located within the State of North Dakota. (5) Reservation.--The term ``reservation'' means any Indian reservation located wholly or partially within the State of North Dakota and recognized under United States treaty, Executive order, or Act of Congress. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (9) Unappropriated federal land.-- (A) In general.--The term ``unappropriated Federal land'' means Federal land under the management and control of the Bureau of Land Management and located within the State of North Dakota. 4. RELINQUISHMENT AND SELECTION; CONVEYANCE. 1715, 1716). ); and (B) such a selection shall not include any portion of the mineral lease or permit. 181 et seq. (B) Mining claims.--To facilitate the conversion of Federal mining claims to State leases under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant may file with the Secretary a voluntary relinquishment of the Federal mining claim conditioned on-- (i) conveyance of the land to the State; and (ii) the conversion of the Federal mining claim to a State lease. (2) Date described.--The date referred to in paragraph (1) is the date on which, as applicable-- (A) the Federal land is conveyed by the Secretary to the State; (B) the Secretary rejects the selection under subsection (a)(2); or (C) the State withdraws the selection. 5. VALUATION. (a) Equal Value.--With respect to a State land grant parcel conveyed under this Act in consideration for a parcel of Federal land selected in accordance with this Act-- (1) the overall value of the State land grant parcel and the overall value of the parcel of Federal land shall be substantially equal; or (2) subject to subsection (c), if the overall value of the parcels is not equal, the party conveying the parcel of lesser value shall-- (A) equalize the value by the payment of funds to the other party; or (B) enter the imbalance in value on a ledger account in accordance with subsection (e). (b) Appraisal Required.--Except as provided in subsection (d), the Secretary shall determine the value of a State land grant parcel and a parcel of Federal land to be conveyed under this Act through an appraisal completed in accordance with-- (1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; or (2) subject to subsection (d)(1), the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice. (b) Protection of Indian Rights.-- (1) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this Act modifies, limits, expands, or otherwise affects any treaty-reserved right or other right of any Indian Tribe recognized by any other means, including treaties or agreements with the United States, Executive orders, statutes, regulations, or case law. SEC. 7.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. In this Act: (1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character. (2) Grasslands.--The term ``Grasslands'' means the Little Missouri National Grasslands located within the State of North Dakota. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. 4. RELINQUISHMENT AND SELECTION; CONVEYANCE. ); and (B) such a selection shall not include any portion of the mineral lease or permit. 181 et seq. (B) Mining claims.--To facilitate the conversion of Federal mining claims to State leases under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant may file with the Secretary a voluntary relinquishment of the Federal mining claim conditioned on-- (i) conveyance of the land to the State; and (ii) the conversion of the Federal mining claim to a State lease. (2) Date described.--The date referred to in paragraph (1) is the date on which, as applicable-- (A) the Federal land is conveyed by the Secretary to the State; (B) the Secretary rejects the selection under subsection (a)(2); or (C) the State withdraws the selection. 5. (a) Equal Value.--With respect to a State land grant parcel conveyed under this Act in consideration for a parcel of Federal land selected in accordance with this Act-- (1) the overall value of the State land grant parcel and the overall value of the parcel of Federal land shall be substantially equal; or (2) subject to subsection (c), if the overall value of the parcels is not equal, the party conveying the parcel of lesser value shall-- (A) equalize the value by the payment of funds to the other party; or (B) enter the imbalance in value on a ledger account in accordance with subsection (e). (b) Protection of Indian Rights.-- (1) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this Act modifies, limits, expands, or otherwise affects any treaty-reserved right or other right of any Indian Tribe recognized by any other means, including treaties or agreements with the United States, Executive orders, statutes, regulations, or case law. SEC. 7.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character. (2) Grasslands.--The term ``Grasslands'' means the Little Missouri National Grasslands located within the State of North Dakota. (3) North dakota enabling act.--The term ``North Dakota Enabling Act'' means the Act of February 22, 1889 (25 Stat. 676, chapter 180). (5) Reservation.--The term ``reservation'' means any Indian reservation located wholly or partially within the State of North Dakota and recognized under United States treaty, Executive order, or Act of Congress. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (9) Unappropriated federal land.-- (A) In general.--The term ``unappropriated Federal land'' means Federal land under the management and control of the Bureau of Land Management and located within the State of North Dakota. 1712(c)(3)); or (iii) land that is-- (I) withdrawn from public entry; (II) located within a unit of the National Park System; (III) located within any reservation; (IV) located within-- (aa) T. 147 N., R. 95 W.; (bb) T. 148 N., R. 95 W.; (cc) T. 148 N., R. 96 W.; or (dd) T. 149 N., R. 95 W.; (V) located within a United States military reservation; or (VI) designated by Congress or the President for conservation purposes. 4. RELINQUISHMENT AND SELECTION; CONVEYANCE. 1715, 1716). 5301 note; relating to consultation and coordination with Indian tribal governments). ); and (B) such a selection shall not include any portion of the mineral lease or permit. (3) Conveyance of mineral estate.-- (A) In general.--If the State selects unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit under paragraph (2), on the option of the State-- (i) the Secretary may convey with the surface interest in the land the interest in the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. (B) Mining claims.--To facilitate the conversion of Federal mining claims to State leases under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant may file with the Secretary a voluntary relinquishment of the Federal mining claim conditioned on-- (i) conveyance of the land to the State; and (ii) the conversion of the Federal mining claim to a State lease. (2) Date described.--The date referred to in paragraph (1) is the date on which, as applicable-- (A) the Federal land is conveyed by the Secretary to the State; (B) the Secretary rejects the selection under subsection (a)(2); or (C) the State withdraws the selection. 5. VALUATION. (a) Equal Value.--With respect to a State land grant parcel conveyed under this Act in consideration for a parcel of Federal land selected in accordance with this Act-- (1) the overall value of the State land grant parcel and the overall value of the parcel of Federal land shall be substantially equal; or (2) subject to subsection (c), if the overall value of the parcels is not equal, the party conveying the parcel of lesser value shall-- (A) equalize the value by the payment of funds to the other party; or (B) enter the imbalance in value on a ledger account in accordance with subsection (e). (b) Appraisal Required.--Except as provided in subsection (d), the Secretary shall determine the value of a State land grant parcel and a parcel of Federal land to be conveyed under this Act through an appraisal completed in accordance with-- (1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; or (2) subject to subsection (d)(1), the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice. (b) Protection of Indian Rights.-- (1) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this Act modifies, limits, expands, or otherwise affects any treaty-reserved right or other right of any Indian Tribe recognized by any other means, including treaties or agreements with the United States, Executive orders, statutes, regulations, or case law. (C) Range improvements.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a holder of a grazing lease, permit, or contract from being compensated for range improvements pursuant to the terms of the lease, permit, or contract under existing Federal or State laws. SEC. 7.

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. 505), the Treaty between the United States of America and different Tribes of Sioux Indians, made and concluded at Fort Laramie April 29, 1868 (15 Stat. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character. (2) Grasslands.--The term ``Grasslands'' means the Little Missouri National Grasslands located within the State of North Dakota. (3) North dakota enabling act.--The term ``North Dakota Enabling Act'' means the Act of February 22, 1889 (25 Stat. 676, chapter 180). 1702). (5) Reservation.--The term ``reservation'' means any Indian reservation located wholly or partially within the State of North Dakota and recognized under United States treaty, Executive order, or Act of Congress. (6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Interior. (9) Unappropriated federal land.-- (A) In general.--The term ``unappropriated Federal land'' means Federal land under the management and control of the Bureau of Land Management and located within the State of North Dakota. 1712(c)(3)); or (iii) land that is-- (I) withdrawn from public entry; (II) located within a unit of the National Park System; (III) located within any reservation; (IV) located within-- (aa) T. 147 N., R. 95 W.; (bb) T. 148 N., R. 95 W.; (cc) T. 148 N., R. 96 W.; or (dd) T. 149 N., R. 95 W.; (V) located within a United States military reservation; or (VI) designated by Congress or the President for conservation purposes. 4. RELINQUISHMENT AND SELECTION; CONVEYANCE. 1715, 1716). 5301 note; relating to consultation and coordination with Indian tribal governments). ); and (B) in a producing or producible status during the 10-year period following the date of enactment of this Act. ); and (B) such a selection shall not include any portion of the mineral lease or permit. (3) Conveyance of mineral estate.-- (A) In general.--If the State selects unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit under paragraph (2), on the option of the State-- (i) the Secretary may convey with the surface interest in the land the interest in the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. (B) Mining claims.--To facilitate the conversion of Federal mining claims to State leases under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant may file with the Secretary a voluntary relinquishment of the Federal mining claim conditioned on-- (i) conveyance of the land to the State; and (ii) the conversion of the Federal mining claim to a State lease. (E) Rights-of-way; other interest.--On conveyance to the State of land encumbered by a relinquished Federal mining claim under this paragraph, the State shall assume authority over any leases, licenses, permits, rights-of-way, operating plans, other land use authorizations, or reclamation obligations applicable to the relinquished Federal mining claim on the date of conveyance. (2) Date described.--The date referred to in paragraph (1) is the date on which, as applicable-- (A) the Federal land is conveyed by the Secretary to the State; (B) the Secretary rejects the selection under subsection (a)(2); or (C) the State withdraws the selection. 5. VALUATION. (a) Equal Value.--With respect to a State land grant parcel conveyed under this Act in consideration for a parcel of Federal land selected in accordance with this Act-- (1) the overall value of the State land grant parcel and the overall value of the parcel of Federal land shall be substantially equal; or (2) subject to subsection (c), if the overall value of the parcels is not equal, the party conveying the parcel of lesser value shall-- (A) equalize the value by the payment of funds to the other party; or (B) enter the imbalance in value on a ledger account in accordance with subsection (e). (b) Appraisal Required.--Except as provided in subsection (d), the Secretary shall determine the value of a State land grant parcel and a parcel of Federal land to be conveyed under this Act through an appraisal completed in accordance with-- (1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; or (2) subject to subsection (d)(1), the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice. (4) Costs.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary or the State may assume costs or other responsibilities or requirements for conveying land under this Act that ordinarily are borne by the other party. with the State, but the adjustment shall not be considered as reflecting a property right of the State. MISCELLANEOUS. (b) Protection of Indian Rights.-- (1) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this Act modifies, limits, expands, or otherwise affects any treaty-reserved right or other right of any Indian Tribe recognized by any other means, including treaties or agreements with the United States, Executive orders, statutes, regulations, or case law. (c) Hazardous Materials.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary and the State shall make available for review and inspection any record relating to hazardous materials on land to be conveyed under this Act. (C) Range improvements.--Nothing in this Act prohibits a holder of a grazing lease, permit, or contract from being compensated for range improvements pursuant to the terms of the lease, permit, or contract under existing Federal or State laws. SEC. 7. SAVINGS CLAUSE.

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes. Congress finds that-- (1) in 1889, Congress enacted the North Dakota Enabling Act ``to provide for the division of Dakota into two States and to enable the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington to form constitutions and State governments and to be admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States, and to make donations of public lands to such States''; (2) section 10 of the North Dakota Enabling Act (25 Stat. 749), the Treaty between the United States of America and the Sisseton and Wahpeton Bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians, made and concluded at Washington February 19, 1867 (15 Stat. 505), the Treaty between the United States of America and different Tribes of Sioux Indians, made and concluded at Fort Laramie April 29, 1868 (15 Stat. In this Act: (1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character. ( 2) Grasslands.--The term ``Grasslands'' means the Little Missouri National Grasslands located within the State of North Dakota. (3) North dakota enabling act.--The term ``North Dakota Enabling Act'' means the Act of February 22, 1889 (25 Stat. 7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of North Dakota, acting through the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands and its agent, the Department of Trust Lands. ( (9) Unappropriated federal land.-- (A) In general.--The term ``unappropriated Federal land'' means Federal land under the management and control of the Bureau of Land Management and located within the State of North Dakota. ( RELINQUISHMENT AND SELECTION; CONVEYANCE. ( (2) Approval.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the State makes a selection under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall approve or reject, in whole or in part, the selection. ( b) Conveyance.-- (1) Conveyance by secretary.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which Secretary approves a State selection of unappropriated Federal land under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall initiate the actions necessary to convey to the State the unappropriated Federal land. ( B) Clear title.--The State shall convey to the Secretary clear title to all parcels relinquished under subparagraph (A). ( C) Limitation.--Relinquishment and conveyance by the State of a State land grant parcel under this Act shall not be considered an exchange or acquisition for purposes of section 205 or 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1715, 1716). ( (d) Management After Relinquishment.-- (1) Grasslands.--All State land grant parcels relinquished by the State and conveyed to the Secretary of Agriculture under this Act and located within the Grasslands shall become part of, and be managed as part of, the Grasslands. ( 3) Consultation required.--Prior to the conveyance of a State land grant parcel located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any reservation, the State and the Secretary shall consult with the Indian Tribe the land of which is subject to conveyance in accordance with Executive Order 13175 (25 U.S.C. 5301 note; relating to consultation and coordination with Indian tribal governments). (e) Special Rules for Mineral Land.-- (1) Definition of unappropriated federal land subject to a lease or permit.--In this subsection, the term ``unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit'' means unappropriated Federal land subject to a mineral lease or permit that is-- (A) issued under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); 2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); ); and (ii) all Federal mining claims over the land shall be converted to State leases in accordance with this paragraph. ( C) Obligations under federal law.--Until the date on which the land is conveyed to the State under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant shall be subject to any obligations relating to the land under Federal law. ( (F) Valuation.--If a Federal mining claimant does not voluntarily relinquish under subparagraph (B) a Federal mining claim on land conveyed to the State, the Secretary shall take into account the encumbrance represented by the claim in determining the value of the land under section 5(b). ( 2) Date described.--The date referred to in paragraph (1) is the date on which, as applicable-- (A) the Federal land is conveyed by the Secretary to the State; (B) the Secretary rejects the selection under subsection (a)(2); or (C) the State withdraws the selection. b) Appraisal Required.--Except as provided in subsection (d), the Secretary shall determine the value of a State land grant parcel and a parcel of Federal land to be conveyed under this Act through an appraisal completed in accordance with-- (1) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions; or (2) subject to subsection (d)(1), the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice. ( c) Equalization.--With respect to a conveyance to the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture of a State land grant parcel of lesser value than the parcel of Federal land to be conveyed to the State under this Act, the total value of the equalization payment described in subsection (a)(2)(A) or the ledger entry described in subsection (e), as applicable, may not exceed 25 percent of the total value of the parcel of Federal land. 2) Division.--A State land grant parcel or a parcel of Federal land may not be artificially divided in order to qualify for a summary appraisal, mass appraisal, or statement of value under paragraph (1). ( e) Ledger Accounts.-- (1) In general.--With respect to a State land grant parcel conveyed under this Act in consideration for a parcel of Federal land, if the overall value of the parcels is not equal, the Secretary and the State may agree to use a ledger account to make equal the value. ( (3) Account balancing.--Each ledger account described in paragraph (1) shall be-- (A) balanced not later than 3 years after the date on which the ledger account is established; and (B) closed not later than 5 years after the date of the last conveyance of land under this Act. ( B) Adjustment.--If the Secretary or the State assume costs or other responsibilities under subparagraph (A), the Secretary or the State shall make adjustments to the value of the Federal land conveyed to the State to compensate the Secretary or the State, as applicable, for assuming the costs or other responsibilities. ( (a) In General.--Land or minerals conveyed under this Act shall be subject to all applicable Federal, State, and Tribal law. ( 2) Certification.-- (A) In general.--Prior to completing a conveyance of Federal land under this Act, the Secretary shall complete an inspection and a hazardous materials certification of the land to be conveyed. ( (d) Grazing Permits.-- (1) In general.--If land conveyed under this Act is subject to a lease, permit, or contract for the grazing of domestic livestock in effect on the date of the conveyance, the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, as applicable, shall allow the grazing to continue for the remainder of the term of the lease, permit, or contract, subject to the related terms and conditions of the user agreements, including permitted stocking rates, grazing fee levels, access, and ownership and use of range improvements. ( 2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. ( Nothing in this Act applies to or impacts the ownership of any land or mineral resources.

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes. Congress finds that-- (1) in 1889, Congress enacted the North Dakota Enabling Act ``to provide for the division of Dakota into two States and to enable the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Washington to form constitutions and State governments and to be admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original States, and to make donations of public lands to such States''; (2) section 10 of the North Dakota Enabling Act (25 Stat. 505), the Treaty between the United States of America and different Tribes of Sioux Indians, made and concluded at Fort Laramie April 29, 1868 (15 Stat. In this Act: (1) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means public land and minerals located within the State of North Dakota, including public land that is mineral in character. ( (7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of North Dakota, acting through the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands and its agent, the Department of Trust Lands. ( 8) State land grant parcel.--The term ``State land grant parcel'' means-- (A) a parcel of land granted to the State of North Dakota by Congress-- (i) on statehood; or (ii) through a grant pursuant to the North Dakota Enabling Act; (B) a section of land numbered 16 or 36 granted to the State of North Dakota by Congress for school purposes; (C) a parcel of land selected by the State of North Dakota as indemnity for any section of land numbered 16 or 36; and (D) a parcel of land other than a parcel of land described in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) obtained by the State after statehood. ( (a) Relinquishment and Selection.-- (1) In general.--If the State elects to relinquish all right, title, and interest of the State in and to a State land grant parcel located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any reservation or the Grasslands, the Secretary shall authorize the State to select in accordance with this Act 1 or more parcels of unappropriated Federal land of substantially equivalent value within the State of North Dakota. ( b) Conveyance.-- (1) Conveyance by secretary.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which Secretary approves a State selection of unappropriated Federal land under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall initiate the actions necessary to convey to the State the unappropriated Federal land. ( (C) Limitation.--Relinquishment and conveyance by the State of a State land grant parcel under this Act shall not be considered an exchange or acquisition for purposes of section 205 or 206 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1715, 1716). ( 2) Reservation.--If a State land grant parcel relinquished by the State and conveyed to the Secretary under this Act is located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any reservation, on request of the applicable Indian Tribe, the portion of the State land grant parcel located within the boundaries of the reservation shall be-- (A) taken into trust by the Secretary on behalf of, and for the benefit of, the Indian Tribe on the date of the conveyance; and (B) considered to be a part of the reservation of the Indian Tribe. ( (2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); C) Obligations under federal law.--Until the date on which the land is conveyed to the State under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant shall be subject to any obligations relating to the land under Federal law. ( (F) Valuation.--If a Federal mining claimant does not voluntarily relinquish under subparagraph (B) a Federal mining claim on land conveyed to the State, the Secretary shall take into account the encumbrance represented by the claim in determining the value of the land under section 5(b). ( f) Withdrawal.-- (1) In general.--Subject to valid rights in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, all Federal land selected by the State for conveyance under this Act, effective beginning on the date on which the State makes the selection and ending on the date described in paragraph (2), is withdrawn from all forms of-- (A) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (C) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials. ( (c) Equalization.--With respect to a conveyance to the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture of a State land grant parcel of lesser value than the parcel of Federal land to be conveyed to the State under this Act, the total value of the equalization payment described in subsection (a)(2)(A) or the ledger entry described in subsection (e), as applicable, may not exceed 25 percent of the total value of the parcel of Federal land. ( 2) Division.--A State land grant parcel or a parcel of Federal land may not be artificially divided in order to qualify for a summary appraisal, mass appraisal, or statement of value under paragraph (1). ( (4) Costs.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary or the State may assume costs or other responsibilities or requirements for conveying land under this Act that ordinarily are borne by the other party. ( B) Adjustment.--If the Secretary or the State assume costs or other responsibilities under subparagraph (A), the Secretary or the State shall make adjustments to the value of the Federal land conveyed to the State to compensate the Secretary or the State, as applicable, for assuming the costs or other responsibilities. ( (2) Certification.-- (A) In general.--Prior to completing a conveyance of Federal land under this Act, the Secretary shall complete an inspection and a hazardous materials certification of the land to be conveyed. ( 2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. (

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes. 7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of North Dakota, acting through the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands and its agent, the Department of Trust Lands. ( ( (a) Relinquishment and Selection.-- (1) In general.--If the State elects to relinquish all right, title, and interest of the State in and to a State land grant parcel located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any reservation or the Grasslands, the Secretary shall authorize the State to select in accordance with this Act 1 or more parcels of unappropriated Federal land of substantially equivalent value within the State of North Dakota. ( 2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); C) Obligations under federal law.--Until the date on which the land is conveyed to the State under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant shall be subject to any obligations relating to the land under Federal law. ( ( c) Equalization.--With respect to a conveyance to the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture of a State land grant parcel of lesser value than the parcel of Federal land to be conveyed to the State under this Act, the total value of the equalization payment described in subsection (a)(2)(A) or the ledger entry described in subsection (e), as applicable, may not exceed 25 percent of the total value of the parcel of Federal land. ( ( (2) Certification.-- (A) In general.--Prior to completing a conveyance of Federal land under this Act, the Secretary shall complete an inspection and a hazardous materials certification of the land to be conveyed. ( 2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. (

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes. 3) North dakota enabling act.--The term ``North Dakota Enabling Act'' means the Act of February 22, 1889 (25 Stat. 7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of North Dakota, acting through the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands and its agent, the Department of Trust Lands. ( ( b) Conveyance.-- (1) Conveyance by secretary.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which Secretary approves a State selection of unappropriated Federal land under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall initiate the actions necessary to convey to the State the unappropriated Federal land. ( ( (d) Management After Relinquishment.-- (1) Grasslands.--All State land grant parcels relinquished by the State and conveyed to the Secretary of Agriculture under this Act and located within the Grasslands shall become part of, and be managed as part of, the Grasslands. ( 2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); ); and (ii) all Federal mining claims over the land shall be converted to State leases in accordance with this paragraph. ( F) Valuation.--If a Federal mining claimant does not voluntarily relinquish under subparagraph (B) a Federal mining claim on land conveyed to the State, the Secretary shall take into account the encumbrance represented by the claim in determining the value of the land under section 5(b). ( ( c) Equalization.--With respect to a conveyance to the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture of a State land grant parcel of lesser value than the parcel of Federal land to be conveyed to the State under this Act, the total value of the equalization payment described in subsection (a)(2)(A) or the ledger entry described in subsection (e), as applicable, may not exceed 25 percent of the total value of the parcel of Federal land. 2) Division.--A State land grant parcel or a parcel of Federal land may not be artificially divided in order to qualify for a summary appraisal, mass appraisal, or statement of value under paragraph (1). ( ( B) Adjustment.--If the Secretary or the State assume costs or other responsibilities under subparagraph (A), the Secretary or the State shall make adjustments to the value of the Federal land conveyed to the State to compensate the Secretary or the State, as applicable, for assuming the costs or other responsibilities. ( ( 2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. ( Nothing in this Act applies to or impacts the ownership of any land or mineral resources.

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes. 7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of North Dakota, acting through the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands and its agent, the Department of Trust Lands. ( ( (a) Relinquishment and Selection.-- (1) In general.--If the State elects to relinquish all right, title, and interest of the State in and to a State land grant parcel located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any reservation or the Grasslands, the Secretary shall authorize the State to select in accordance with this Act 1 or more parcels of unappropriated Federal land of substantially equivalent value within the State of North Dakota. ( 2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); C) Obligations under federal law.--Until the date on which the land is conveyed to the State under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant shall be subject to any obligations relating to the land under Federal law. ( ( c) Equalization.--With respect to a conveyance to the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture of a State land grant parcel of lesser value than the parcel of Federal land to be conveyed to the State under this Act, the total value of the equalization payment described in subsection (a)(2)(A) or the ledger entry described in subsection (e), as applicable, may not exceed 25 percent of the total value of the parcel of Federal land. ( ( (2) Certification.-- (A) In general.--Prior to completing a conveyance of Federal land under this Act, the Secretary shall complete an inspection and a hazardous materials certification of the land to be conveyed. ( 2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. (

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes. 3) North dakota enabling act.--The term ``North Dakota Enabling Act'' means the Act of February 22, 1889 (25 Stat. 7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of North Dakota, acting through the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands and its agent, the Department of Trust Lands. ( ( b) Conveyance.-- (1) Conveyance by secretary.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which Secretary approves a State selection of unappropriated Federal land under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall initiate the actions necessary to convey to the State the unappropriated Federal land. ( ( (d) Management After Relinquishment.-- (1) Grasslands.--All State land grant parcels relinquished by the State and conveyed to the Secretary of Agriculture under this Act and located within the Grasslands shall become part of, and be managed as part of, the Grasslands. ( 2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); ); and (ii) all Federal mining claims over the land shall be converted to State leases in accordance with this paragraph. ( F) Valuation.--If a Federal mining claimant does not voluntarily relinquish under subparagraph (B) a Federal mining claim on land conveyed to the State, the Secretary shall take into account the encumbrance represented by the claim in determining the value of the land under section 5(b). ( ( c) Equalization.--With respect to a conveyance to the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture of a State land grant parcel of lesser value than the parcel of Federal land to be conveyed to the State under this Act, the total value of the equalization payment described in subsection (a)(2)(A) or the ledger entry described in subsection (e), as applicable, may not exceed 25 percent of the total value of the parcel of Federal land. 2) Division.--A State land grant parcel or a parcel of Federal land may not be artificially divided in order to qualify for a summary appraisal, mass appraisal, or statement of value under paragraph (1). ( ( B) Adjustment.--If the Secretary or the State assume costs or other responsibilities under subparagraph (A), the Secretary or the State shall make adjustments to the value of the Federal land conveyed to the State to compensate the Secretary or the State, as applicable, for assuming the costs or other responsibilities. ( ( 2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. ( Nothing in this Act applies to or impacts the ownership of any land or mineral resources.

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes. 7) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of North Dakota, acting through the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands and its agent, the Department of Trust Lands. ( ( (a) Relinquishment and Selection.-- (1) In general.--If the State elects to relinquish all right, title, and interest of the State in and to a State land grant parcel located wholly or partially within the boundaries of any reservation or the Grasslands, the Secretary shall authorize the State to select in accordance with this Act 1 or more parcels of unappropriated Federal land of substantially equivalent value within the State of North Dakota. ( 2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); C) Obligations under federal law.--Until the date on which the land is conveyed to the State under subparagraph (A), a Federal mining claimant shall be subject to any obligations relating to the land under Federal law. ( ( c) Equalization.--With respect to a conveyance to the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture of a State land grant parcel of lesser value than the parcel of Federal land to be conveyed to the State under this Act, the total value of the equalization payment described in subsection (a)(2)(A) or the ledger entry described in subsection (e), as applicable, may not exceed 25 percent of the total value of the parcel of Federal land. ( ( (2) Certification.-- (A) In general.--Prior to completing a conveyance of Federal land under this Act, the Secretary shall complete an inspection and a hazardous materials certification of the land to be conveyed. ( 2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. (

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes. b) Conveyance.-- (1) Conveyance by secretary.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which Secretary approves a State selection of unappropriated Federal land under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall initiate the actions necessary to convey to the State the unappropriated Federal land. ( ( ( ( 2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); ); F) Valuation.--If a Federal mining claimant does not voluntarily relinquish under subparagraph (B) a Federal mining claim on land conveyed to the State, the Secretary shall take into account the encumbrance represented by the claim in determining the value of the land under section 5(b). ( ( 2) Division.--A State land grant parcel or a parcel of Federal land may not be artificially divided in order to qualify for a summary appraisal, mass appraisal, or statement of value under paragraph (1). ( ( 2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. (

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes. 2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); ( ( (2) Certification.-- (A) In general.--Prior to completing a conveyance of Federal land under this Act, the Secretary shall complete an inspection and a hazardous materials certification of the land to be conveyed. ( 2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. (

To authorize the relinquishment and in lieu selection of land and minerals in the State of North Dakota, to restore land and minerals to Indian Tribes within the State of North Dakota, to conserve the Little Missouri National Grasslands, and for other purposes. b) Conveyance.-- (1) Conveyance by secretary.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which Secretary approves a State selection of unappropriated Federal land under subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall initiate the actions necessary to convey to the State the unappropriated Federal land. ( ( ( ( 2) Selection of mineral land.--The State may select, and the Secretary may convey, unappropriated Federal land that is mineral in character under subsection (b) on the condition that, except as provided in paragraph (3)(A), if the selected land is unappropriated Federal land subject to a lease or permit-- (A) the Secretary shall reserve an overriding interest in the portion of the mineral estate that is comprised of minerals subject to leasing under the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); ); F) Valuation.--If a Federal mining claimant does not voluntarily relinquish under subparagraph (B) a Federal mining claim on land conveyed to the State, the Secretary shall take into account the encumbrance represented by the claim in determining the value of the land under section 5(b). ( ( 2) Division.--A State land grant parcel or a parcel of Federal land may not be artificially divided in order to qualify for a summary appraisal, mass appraisal, or statement of value under paragraph (1). ( ( 2) Cancellation.-- (A) In general.--Nothing in this Act prevents the Secretary or the Secretary of Agriculture, or the State, from canceling or modifying a grazing permit, lease, or contract if the land subject to the permit, lease, or contract is sold, conveyed, transferred, or leased for nongrazing purposes. (

H.R.8458

Crime and Law Enforcement

This bill requires the Department of Justice to specify that the definition of the term injury in a regulation for the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program specifically includes radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, 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. ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER DEATH BENEFITS FOR OFFICERS EXPOSED TO RADIATION AT CLANDESTINE LABORATORIES. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory. <all>

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes.

Rep. Owens, Burgess

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This bill requires the Department of Justice to specify that the definition of the term injury in a regulation for the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program specifically includes radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, 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. ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER DEATH BENEFITS FOR OFFICERS EXPOSED TO RADIATION AT CLANDESTINE LABORATORIES. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory. <all>

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, 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. ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER DEATH BENEFITS FOR OFFICERS EXPOSED TO RADIATION AT CLANDESTINE LABORATORIES. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory. <all>

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, 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. ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER DEATH BENEFITS FOR OFFICERS EXPOSED TO RADIATION AT CLANDESTINE LABORATORIES. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory. <all>

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, 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. ENSURING PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER DEATH BENEFITS FOR OFFICERS EXPOSED TO RADIATION AT CLANDESTINE LABORATORIES. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory. <all>

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

To ensure eligibility for public safety officer death benefits for officers exposed to radiation at clandestine laboratories, and for other purposes. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall clarify the definition of the term ``injury'' in section 32.3 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations, to specifically include radiation exposure at a clandestine laboratory.

H.R.7524

Armed Forces and National Security

Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act or the ACES Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the regular or reserve components of the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as air crew members of a fixed-wing aircraft or personnel supporting generation of such an aircraft.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act'' or the ``ACES Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY OF CANCER AMONG AIRCREW OF THE NAVY, AIR FORCE, AND MARINE CORPS. (a) Study.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies shall conduct a study of the incidence and mortality of cancers among covered individuals. (b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals, including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical, compound, agent, or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk. (2) An assessment of not fewer than 10 types of cancer that are of the greatest concern with respect to exposure by covered individuals to the chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena identified under paragraph (1), which may include colon and rectum cancers, pancreatic cancer, melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer, testis cancer, urinary bladder cancer, kidney cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. (3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3716). (c) Submission.-- (1) Study.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the study. (2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. (3) Form.--The report under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form. (d) Covered Individual Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered individual'' means an individual who served in the regular or reserve components of the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, as an air crew member of a fixed-wing aircraft or personnel supporting generation of the aircraft, including pilots, navigators, weapons systems operators, aircraft system operators, personnel associated with aircraft maintenance, supply, logistics, fuels, or transportation, and any other crew member who regularly flew in an aircraft or was required to complete the mission of the aircraft. <all>

ACES Act

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew.

ACES Act Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act

Rep. Pfluger, August

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TX

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the regular or reserve components of the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as air crew members of a fixed-wing aircraft or personnel supporting generation of such an aircraft.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act'' or the ``ACES Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY OF CANCER AMONG AIRCREW OF THE NAVY, AIR FORCE, AND MARINE CORPS. (a) Study.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies shall conduct a study of the incidence and mortality of cancers among covered individuals. (b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals, including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical, compound, agent, or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk. (3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3716). (c) Submission.-- (1) Study.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the study. (2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. (3) Form.--The report under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form. (d) Covered Individual Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered individual'' means an individual who served in the regular or reserve components of the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, as an air crew member of a fixed-wing aircraft or personnel supporting generation of the aircraft, including pilots, navigators, weapons systems operators, aircraft system operators, personnel associated with aircraft maintenance, supply, logistics, fuels, or transportation, and any other crew member who regularly flew in an aircraft or was required to complete the mission of the aircraft.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act'' or the ``ACES Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY OF CANCER AMONG AIRCREW OF THE NAVY, AIR FORCE, AND MARINE CORPS. (b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals, including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical, compound, agent, or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk. (3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3716). (c) Submission.-- (1) Study.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the study. (3) Form.--The report under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form. (d) Covered Individual Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered individual'' means an individual who served in the regular or reserve components of the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, as an air crew member of a fixed-wing aircraft or personnel supporting generation of the aircraft, including pilots, navigators, weapons systems operators, aircraft system operators, personnel associated with aircraft maintenance, supply, logistics, fuels, or transportation, and any other crew member who regularly flew in an aircraft or was required to complete the mission of the aircraft.

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act'' or the ``ACES Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY OF CANCER AMONG AIRCREW OF THE NAVY, AIR FORCE, AND MARINE CORPS. (a) Study.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies shall conduct a study of the incidence and mortality of cancers among covered individuals. (b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals, including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical, compound, agent, or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk. (2) An assessment of not fewer than 10 types of cancer that are of the greatest concern with respect to exposure by covered individuals to the chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena identified under paragraph (1), which may include colon and rectum cancers, pancreatic cancer, melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer, testis cancer, urinary bladder cancer, kidney cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. (3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3716). (c) Submission.-- (1) Study.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the study. (2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. (3) Form.--The report under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form. (d) Covered Individual Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered individual'' means an individual who served in the regular or reserve components of the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, as an air crew member of a fixed-wing aircraft or personnel supporting generation of the aircraft, including pilots, navigators, weapons systems operators, aircraft system operators, personnel associated with aircraft maintenance, supply, logistics, fuels, or transportation, and any other crew member who regularly flew in an aircraft or was required to complete the mission of the aircraft. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviator Cancer Examination Study Act'' or the ``ACES Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY OF CANCER AMONG AIRCREW OF THE NAVY, AIR FORCE, AND MARINE CORPS. (a) Study.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies shall conduct a study of the incidence and mortality of cancers among covered individuals. (b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals, including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical, compound, agent, or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk. (2) An assessment of not fewer than 10 types of cancer that are of the greatest concern with respect to exposure by covered individuals to the chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena identified under paragraph (1), which may include colon and rectum cancers, pancreatic cancer, melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer, testis cancer, urinary bladder cancer, kidney cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. (3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3716). (c) Submission.-- (1) Study.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the study. (2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. (3) Form.--The report under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form. (d) Covered Individual Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered individual'' means an individual who served in the regular or reserve components of the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, as an air crew member of a fixed-wing aircraft or personnel supporting generation of the aircraft, including pilots, navigators, weapons systems operators, aircraft system operators, personnel associated with aircraft maintenance, supply, logistics, fuels, or transportation, and any other crew member who regularly flew in an aircraft or was required to complete the mission of the aircraft. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals, including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical, compound, agent, or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk. (2) An assessment of not fewer than 10 types of cancer that are of the greatest concern with respect to exposure by covered individuals to the chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena identified under paragraph (1), which may include colon and rectum cancers, pancreatic cancer, melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer, testis cancer, urinary bladder cancer, kidney cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. ( 3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. (2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. ( 3) Form.--The report under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. 3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. (c) Submission.-- (1) Study.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the study. ( 2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. 3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. (c) Submission.-- (1) Study.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the study. ( 2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals, including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical, compound, agent, or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk. (2) An assessment of not fewer than 10 types of cancer that are of the greatest concern with respect to exposure by covered individuals to the chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena identified under paragraph (1), which may include colon and rectum cancers, pancreatic cancer, melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer, testis cancer, urinary bladder cancer, kidney cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. ( 3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. (2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. ( 3) Form.--The report under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. 3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. (c) Submission.-- (1) Study.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the study. ( 2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals, including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical, compound, agent, or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk. (2) An assessment of not fewer than 10 types of cancer that are of the greatest concern with respect to exposure by covered individuals to the chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena identified under paragraph (1), which may include colon and rectum cancers, pancreatic cancer, melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer, testis cancer, urinary bladder cancer, kidney cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. ( 3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. (2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. ( 3) Form.--The report under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. 3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. (c) Submission.-- (1) Study.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the study. ( 2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals, including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical, compound, agent, or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk. (2) An assessment of not fewer than 10 types of cancer that are of the greatest concern with respect to exposure by covered individuals to the chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena identified under paragraph (1), which may include colon and rectum cancers, pancreatic cancer, melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer, testis cancer, urinary bladder cancer, kidney cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. ( 3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. (2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. ( 3) Form.--The report under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. 3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. (c) Submission.-- (1) Study.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the National Academies shall submit to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy, the Secretary of the Air Force, and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate the study. ( 2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. (

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the incidence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps as aircrew. b) Matters Included.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena that cause elevated cancer incidence and mortality risks among covered individuals, including a nexus study design to determine whether there is a scientifically established causal link between such a chemical, compound, agent, or other phenomena and such cancer incidence or mortality risk. (2) An assessment of not fewer than 10 types of cancer that are of the greatest concern with respect to exposure by covered individuals to the chemicals, compounds, agents, and other phenomena identified under paragraph (1), which may include colon and rectum cancers, pancreatic cancer, melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer, testis cancer, urinary bladder cancer, kidney cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. ( 3) A review of all available sources of relevant data, including health care databases of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense and the national death index, and the study conducted under section 750 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. (2) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2025, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the study under subsection (a), including-- (A) the specific actions the Secretary is taking to ensure that the study informs the evaluation of disability claims made to the Secretary, including with respect to providing guidance to claims examiners and revising the schedule of ratings for disabilities under chapter 11 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) any recommendations of the Secretary. ( 3) Form.--The report under paragraph (2) shall be submitted in unclassified form. (

S.177

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act This bill designates specified federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising 13,098 acres in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, to be known as the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness. The Department of the Interior shall enter into a cooperative agreement with New Mexico that specifies, subject to certain prohibition provisions under the Wilderness Act, the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the wilderness may be carried out. Subject to such agreement and such prohibition provisions, Interior may authorize the maintenance of any existing structure or facility for wildlife water development projects (including guzzlers) in the wilderness, if The bill modifies the boundary of the monument.

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF CERRO DE LA OLLA WILDERNESS. (a) In General.--Section 1202 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 651) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``cerro del yuta and rio san antonio'' and inserting ``rio grande del norte national monument''; (2) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) Map.--The term `map' means-- ``(A) for purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1), the map entitled `Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Proposed Wilderness Areas' and dated July 28, 2015; and ``(B) for purposes of subsection (b)(1)(C), the map entitled `Proposed Cerro de la Olla Wilderness and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Boundary' and dated January 28, 2021 April 25, 2022.''; and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'.''; (B) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act (including a reserve common grazing allotment)''; (B)(C) in paragraph (7)-- (i) by striking ``map and'' each place it appears and inserting ``maps and''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the legal description and map'' and inserting ``the maps or legal descriptions''; and (C)(D) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) Wildlife water development projects in cerro de la olla wilderness.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B) and in accordance with section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the Secretary may authorize the maintenance of any structure or facility in existence on the date of enactment of this paragraph for wildlife water development projects (including guzzlers) in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness if, as determined by the Secretary-- ``(i) the structure or facility would enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations; and ``(ii) the visual impacts of the structure or facility on the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness can reasonably be minimized. ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 581) is amended by striking the item relating to section 1202 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 1202. Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Wilderness Areas.''. SEC. 3. RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. The boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in the State of New Mexico is modified, as depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Cerro de la Olla Wilderness and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Boundary'' and dated January 28, 2021 April 25, 2022. Calendar No. 494 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 177 [Report No. 117-151] _______________________________________________________________________

Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act

A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.

Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act

Sen. Heinrich, Martin

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NM

This bill designates specified federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising 13,098 acres in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, to be known as the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness. The Department of the Interior shall enter into a cooperative agreement with New Mexico that specifies, subject to certain prohibition provisions under the Wilderness Act, the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the wilderness may be carried out. Subject to such agreement and such prohibition provisions, Interior may authorize the maintenance of any existing structure or facility for wildlife water development projects (including guzzlers) in the wilderness, if The bill modifies the boundary of the monument.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act''. 2. DESIGNATION OF CERRO DE LA OLLA WILDERNESS. 1132 note; Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. ''; and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ''; (B) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act (including a reserve common grazing allotment)''; (B)(C) in paragraph (7)-- (i) by striking ``map and'' each place it appears and inserting ``maps and''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the legal description and map'' and inserting ``the maps or legal descriptions''; and (C)(D) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) Wildlife water development projects in cerro de la olla wilderness.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B) and in accordance with section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the Secretary may authorize the maintenance of any structure or facility in existence on the date of enactment of this paragraph for wildlife water development projects (including guzzlers) in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness if, as determined by the Secretary-- ``(i) the structure or facility would enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations; and ``(ii) the visual impacts of the structure or facility on the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness can reasonably be minimized. ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 581) is amended by striking the item relating to section 1202 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 1202. Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Wilderness Areas.''. SEC. 3. RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. The boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in the State of New Mexico is modified, as depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Cerro de la Olla Wilderness and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Boundary'' and dated January 28, 2021 April 25, 2022. Calendar No. 494 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 177 [Report No. 117-151] _______________________________________________________________________

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. DESIGNATION OF CERRO DE LA OLLA WILDERNESS. ''; and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ''; (B) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act (including a reserve common grazing allotment)''; (B)(C) in paragraph (7)-- (i) by striking ``map and'' each place it appears and inserting ``maps and''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the legal description and map'' and inserting ``the maps or legal descriptions''; and (C)(D) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) Wildlife water development projects in cerro de la olla wilderness.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B) and in accordance with section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the Secretary may authorize the maintenance of any structure or facility in existence on the date of enactment of this paragraph for wildlife water development projects (including guzzlers) in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness if, as determined by the Secretary-- ``(i) the structure or facility would enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations; and ``(ii) the visual impacts of the structure or facility on the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness can reasonably be minimized. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 1202. SEC. 3. RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. The boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in the State of New Mexico is modified, as depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Cerro de la Olla Wilderness and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Boundary'' and dated January 28, 2021 April 25, 2022. Calendar No. 494 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 177 [Report No. 117-151] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF CERRO DE LA OLLA WILDERNESS. (a) In General.--Section 1202 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 651) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``cerro del yuta and rio san antonio'' and inserting ``rio grande del norte national monument''; (2) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) Map.--The term `map' means-- ``(A) for purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1), the map entitled `Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Proposed Wilderness Areas' and dated July 28, 2015; and ``(B) for purposes of subsection (b)(1)(C), the map entitled `Proposed Cerro de la Olla Wilderness and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Boundary' and dated January 28, 2021 April 25, 2022.''; and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'.''; (B) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act (including a reserve common grazing allotment)''; (B)(C) in paragraph (7)-- (i) by striking ``map and'' each place it appears and inserting ``maps and''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the legal description and map'' and inserting ``the maps or legal descriptions''; and (C)(D) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) Wildlife water development projects in cerro de la olla wilderness.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B) and in accordance with section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the Secretary may authorize the maintenance of any structure or facility in existence on the date of enactment of this paragraph for wildlife water development projects (including guzzlers) in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness if, as determined by the Secretary-- ``(i) the structure or facility would enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations; and ``(ii) the visual impacts of the structure or facility on the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness can reasonably be minimized. ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 581) is amended by striking the item relating to section 1202 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 1202. Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Wilderness Areas.''. SEC. 3. RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. The boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in the State of New Mexico is modified, as depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Cerro de la Olla Wilderness and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Boundary'' and dated January 28, 2021 April 25, 2022. Calendar No. 494 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 177 [Report No. 117-151] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Cerro de la Olla Wilderness Establishment Act''. SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF CERRO DE LA OLLA WILDERNESS. (a) In General.--Section 1202 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 651) is amended-- (1) in the section heading, by striking ``cerro del yuta and rio san antonio'' and inserting ``rio grande del norte national monument''; (2) in subsection (a), by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) Map.--The term `map' means-- ``(A) for purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (b)(1), the map entitled `Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Proposed Wilderness Areas' and dated July 28, 2015; and ``(B) for purposes of subsection (b)(1)(C), the map entitled `Proposed Cerro de la Olla Wilderness and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Boundary' and dated January 28, 2021 April 25, 2022.''; and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'.''; (B) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this Act (including a reserve common grazing allotment)''; (B)(C) in paragraph (7)-- (i) by striking ``map and'' each place it appears and inserting ``maps and''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``the legal description and map'' and inserting ``the maps or legal descriptions''; and (C)(D) by adding at the end the following: ``(12) Wildlife water development projects in cerro de la olla wilderness.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B) and in accordance with section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the Secretary may authorize the maintenance of any structure or facility in existence on the date of enactment of this paragraph for wildlife water development projects (including guzzlers) in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness if, as determined by the Secretary-- ``(i) the structure or facility would enhance wilderness values by promoting healthy, viable, and more naturally distributed wildlife populations; and ``(ii) the visual impacts of the structure or facility on the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness can reasonably be minimized. ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 581) is amended by striking the item relating to section 1202 and inserting the following: ``Sec. 1202. Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Wilderness Areas.''. SEC. 3. RIO GRANDE DEL NORTE NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION. The boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument in the State of New Mexico is modified, as depicted on the map entitled ``Proposed Cerro de la Olla Wilderness and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Boundary'' and dated January 28, 2021 April 25, 2022. Calendar No. 494 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 177 [Report No. 117-151] _______________________________________________________________________

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. a) In General.--Section 1202 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. ''; and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ''; ( ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat.

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat.

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat.

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. a) In General.--Section 1202 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. ''; and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ''; ( ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat.

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat.

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. a) In General.--Section 1202 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. ''; and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ''; ( ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat.

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat.

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. a) In General.--Section 1202 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. ''; and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ''; ( ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat.

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat.

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. a) In General.--Section 1202 of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. ''; and (3) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Cerro de la olla wilderness.--Certain Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Taos County, New Mexico, comprising approximately 13,103 13,098 acres as generally depicted on the map, which shall be known as the `Cerro de la Olla Wilderness'. ''; ( ``(B) Cooperative agreement.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the Secretary shall enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of New Mexico that specifies, subject to section 4(c) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(c)), the terms and conditions under which wildlife management activities in the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness may be carried out.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat.

S.2266

Taxation

Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of  2021 This bill increases the rehabilitation tax credit and modifies certain requirements for the credit. The bill increases the rate of the credit to 30%  for small projects (rehabilitation expenditures not exceeding $3.75 million) and caps the credit for such projects at $750,000 for all taxable years. The bill also expands the types of buildings eligible for rehabilitation by decreasing the rehabilitation threshold from 100% to 50% of project expenses. It also eliminates the basis adjustment requirement for the credit and modifies rules relating to the eligibility of tax-exempt use property for the credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, 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 ``Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL PROJECTS. (a) In General.--Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Special Rule Regarding Certain Small Projects.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any qualified rehabilitated building or portion thereof-- ``(A) which is placed in service after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and ``(B) which is a small project, subsection (a)(2) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `20 percent'. ``(2) Maximum credit.--The credit under this section (after application of this subsection) with respect to any project for all taxable years shall not exceed $750,000. ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. ``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to periods after the date of the enactment of this Act, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). SEC. 3. INCREASING THE TYPE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR REHABILITATION. (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(1)(B)(i)(I) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the adjusted basis''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. SEC. 4. ELIMINATION OF REHABILITATION CREDIT BASIS ADJUSTMENT. (a) In General.--Section 50(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Exception for rehabilitation credit.--In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (1) shall not apply.''. (b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 5. MODIFICATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN TAX-EXEMPT USE PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(2)(B)(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) Disqualified lease rules to apply only in case of government entity.--For purposes of subclause (I), except in the case of a tax-exempt entity described in section 168(h)(2)(A)(i), the determination of whether property is tax-exempt use property shall be made under section 168(h) without regard to whether the property is leased in a disqualified lease (as defined in section 168(h)(1)(B)(ii)).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes.

Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2021

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L.

D

MD

This bill increases the rehabilitation tax credit and modifies certain requirements for the credit. The bill increases the rate of the credit to 30% for small projects (rehabilitation expenditures not exceeding $3.75 million) and caps the credit for such projects at $750,000 for all taxable years. The bill also expands the types of buildings eligible for rehabilitation by decreasing the rehabilitation threshold from 100% to 50% of project expenses. It also eliminates the basis adjustment requirement for the credit and modifies rules relating to the eligibility of tax-exempt use property for the credit.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, 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 ``Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2021''. 2. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL PROJECTS. ``(2) Maximum credit.--The credit under this section (after application of this subsection) with respect to any project for all taxable years shall not exceed $750,000. ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. ``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to periods after the date of the enactment of this Act, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). 3. INCREASING THE TYPE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR REHABILITATION. (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(1)(B)(i)(I) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the adjusted basis''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. 4. ELIMINATION OF REHABILITATION CREDIT BASIS ADJUSTMENT. (b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. SEC. 5. MODIFICATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN TAX-EXEMPT USE PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(2)(B)(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) Disqualified lease rules to apply only in case of government entity.--For purposes of subclause (I), except in the case of a tax-exempt entity described in section 168(h)(2)(A)(i), the determination of whether property is tax-exempt use property shall be made under section 168(h) without regard to whether the property is leased in a disqualified lease (as defined in section 168(h)(1)(B)(ii)).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this 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 ``Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2021''. 2. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL PROJECTS. ``(2) Maximum credit.--The credit under this section (after application of this subsection) with respect to any project for all taxable years shall not exceed $750,000. ``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''. 3. INCREASING THE TYPE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR REHABILITATION. (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(1)(B)(i)(I) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the adjusted basis''. 4. ELIMINATION OF REHABILITATION CREDIT BASIS ADJUSTMENT. (b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. SEC. 5. MODIFICATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN TAX-EXEMPT USE PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(2)(B)(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) Disqualified lease rules to apply only in case of government entity.--For purposes of subclause (I), except in the case of a tax-exempt entity described in section 168(h)(2)(A)(i), the determination of whether property is tax-exempt use property shall be made under section 168(h) without regard to whether the property is leased in a disqualified lease (as defined in section 168(h)(1)(B)(ii)).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, 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 ``Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL PROJECTS. (a) In General.--Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Special Rule Regarding Certain Small Projects.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any qualified rehabilitated building or portion thereof-- ``(A) which is placed in service after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and ``(B) which is a small project, subsection (a)(2) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `20 percent'. ``(2) Maximum credit.--The credit under this section (after application of this subsection) with respect to any project for all taxable years shall not exceed $750,000. ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. ``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to periods after the date of the enactment of this Act, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). SEC. 3. INCREASING THE TYPE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR REHABILITATION. (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(1)(B)(i)(I) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the adjusted basis''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. SEC. 4. ELIMINATION OF REHABILITATION CREDIT BASIS ADJUSTMENT. (a) In General.--Section 50(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Exception for rehabilitation credit.--In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (1) shall not apply.''. (b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 5. MODIFICATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN TAX-EXEMPT USE PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(2)(B)(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) Disqualified lease rules to apply only in case of government entity.--For purposes of subclause (I), except in the case of a tax-exempt entity described in section 168(h)(2)(A)(i), the determination of whether property is tax-exempt use property shall be made under section 168(h) without regard to whether the property is leased in a disqualified lease (as defined in section 168(h)(1)(B)(ii)).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, 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 ``Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL PROJECTS. (a) In General.--Section 47 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(e) Special Rule Regarding Certain Small Projects.-- ``(1) In general.--In the case of any qualified rehabilitated building or portion thereof-- ``(A) which is placed in service after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and ``(B) which is a small project, subsection (a)(2) shall be applied by substituting `30 percent' for `20 percent'. ``(2) Maximum credit.--The credit under this section (after application of this subsection) with respect to any project for all taxable years shall not exceed $750,000. ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. ``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to periods after the date of the enactment of this Act, under rules similar to the rules of section 48(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1990). SEC. 3. INCREASING THE TYPE OF BUILDINGS ELIGIBLE FOR REHABILITATION. (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(1)(B)(i)(I) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``50 percent of'' before ``the adjusted basis''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. SEC. 4. ELIMINATION OF REHABILITATION CREDIT BASIS ADJUSTMENT. (a) In General.--Section 50(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Exception for rehabilitation credit.--In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (1) shall not apply.''. (b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 5. MODIFICATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN TAX-EXEMPT USE PROPERTY. (a) In General.--Section 47(c)(2)(B)(v) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause: ``(III) Disqualified lease rules to apply only in case of government entity.--For purposes of subclause (I), except in the case of a tax-exempt entity described in section 168(h)(2)(A)(i), the determination of whether property is tax-exempt use property shall be made under section 168(h) without regard to whether the property is leased in a disqualified lease (as defined in section 168(h)(1)(B)(ii)).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes. ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. ``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''. ( b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL PROJECTS. ( ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL PROJECTS. ( ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes. ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. ``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''. ( b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL PROJECTS. ( ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes. ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. ``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''. ( b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL PROJECTS. ( ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes. ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. ``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''. ( b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes. INCREASE IN THE REHABILITATION CREDIT FOR CERTAIN SMALL PROJECTS. ( ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the historic rehabilitation tax credit, and for other purposes. ``(3) Small project.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `small project' means any certified historic structure or portion thereof if-- ``(i) the total qualified rehabilitation expenditures taken into account for purposes of this section with respect to the rehabilitation do not exceed $3,750,000, and ``(ii) no credit was allowed under this section for either of the two immediately preceding taxable years with respect to such building. ``(B) Progress expenditures.--Credit allowable by reason of subsection (d) shall not be taken into account under subparagraph (A)(ii).''. ( b) Treatment in Case of Credit Allowed to Lessee.--Section 50(d) of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following: ``In the case of the rehabilitation credit, paragraph (5)(B) of the section 48(d) referred to in paragraph (5) of this subsection shall not apply.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act. b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act.

H.R.2863

Taxation

First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021 This bill modifies the first-time homebuyer tax credit. Specifically, it increases the allowable dollar amount of the credit from $8,000 to $15,000, revises the income formula for determining the maximum allowable credit amount, replaces the limitation on the credit based on purchase price (currently, $800,000) with a limitation based on area median purchase price, and revises rules relating to recapture of the credit and to members of the Armed Forces.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, 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 ``First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT. (a) In General.--Section 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 36. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of an individual who is a first-time homebuyer of a principal residence in the United States 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 10 percent of the purchase price of the residence. ``(b) Limitations.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed $15,000. ``(B) Married individuals filing separately.--In the case of a married individual filing a separate return, subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting `$7,500' for `$15,000'. ``(C) Other individuals.--If two or more individuals who are not married purchase a principal residence, the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall be allocated among such individuals in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe, except that the total amount of the credits allowed to all such individuals shall not exceed $15,000. ``(2) Limitation based on area median income.-- ``(A) In general.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) to a taxpayer with a modified adjusted gross income that is greater than the applicable amount. ``(B) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), 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) Applicable amount.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `applicable amount' means an amount that is equal to 160 percent of the Area Median Income set by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to-- ``(I) the area in which the principal residence is located, ``(II) the size of the household of the taxpayer, and ``(III) the calendar year in which the principal residence is purchased. ``(ii) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph. ``(3) Limitation based on area median purchase price.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this paragraph) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount which is so allowable as-- ``(i) the excess (if any) of-- ``(I) the purchase price of the primary residence, over ``(II) the amount which is equal to 110 percent of the area median purchase price, bears to ``(ii) the amount which is equal to 125 percent of the area median purchase price. ``(B) Area median purchase price.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `area median purchase price' means the average purchase price for a home in both the area and the calendar year in which the purchase of the primary residence takes place. ``(C) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph, including setting purchase price limitations for the credit under subsection (a) based on area median income. ``(4) Inflation adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each of the dollar amounts in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. ``(5) Age limitation.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) with respect to the purchase of any residence unless the taxpayer has attained age 18 as of the date of such purchase. In the case of any taxpayer who is married (within the meaning of section 7703), the taxpayer shall be treated as meeting the age requirement of the preceding sentence if the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse meets such age requirement. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) First-time homebuyer.--The term `first-time homebuyer' means any individual if such individual (and if married, such individual's spouse)-- ``(A) has no present ownership interest in any residence during the 3-year period ending on the date of the purchase of the principal residence to which this section applies, and ``(B) has not taken the credit in any other taxable year. ``(2) Principal residence.--The term `principal residence' has the same meaning as when used in section 121. ``(3) Purchase.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `purchase' means any acquisition, but only if-- ``(i) the property is not acquired from a person related to the person acquiring such property (or, if married, such individual's spouse), and ``(ii) the basis of the property in the hands of the person acquiring such property is not determined-- ``(I) in whole or in part by reference to the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of the person from whom acquired, or ``(II) under section 1014(a) (relating to property acquired from a decedent). ``(B) Construction.--A residence which is constructed by the taxpayer shall be treated as purchased by the taxpayer on the date the taxpayer first occupies such residence. ``(4) Purchase price.--The term `purchase price' means the adjusted basis of the principal residence on the date such residence is purchased. ``(5) Related persons.--A person shall be treated as related to another person if the relationship between such persons would result in the disallowance of losses under section 267 or 707(b). ``(d) Exceptions.--No credit under subsection (a) shall be allowed to any taxpayer for any taxable year with respect to the purchase of a residence if-- ``(1) the taxpayer disposes of such residence (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer (and, if married, the taxpayer's spouse)) before the close of such taxable year, ``(2) a deduction under section 151 with respect to such taxpayer is allowable to another taxpayer for such taxable year, or ``(3) the taxpayer fails to attach to the return of tax for such taxable year a properly executed copy of the settlement statement used to complete such purchase. ``(e) Reporting.--If the Secretary requires information reporting under section 6045 by a person described in subsection (e)(2) thereof to verify the eligibility of taxpayers for the credit allowable by this section, the exception provided by section 6045(e) shall not apply. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(2) Recoverable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the recoverable amount is the product of-- ``(A) 25 percent of the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a), multiplied by ``(B) the number of taxable years remaining in the recapture period as of the beginning of the taxable year in which the taxpayer disposes of the principal residence. ``(3) Limitation based on gain.--In the case of the sale of the principal residence to a person who is not related to the taxpayer, the increase in tax determined under paragraph (1) shall not exceed the amount of gain (if any) on such sale. Solely for purposes of the preceding sentence, the adjusted basis of such residence shall be reduced by the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a). ``(4) Exceptions.-- ``(A) Death of a taxpayer.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's death. ``(B) Involuntary conversion.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a residence which is compulsorily or involuntarily converted (within the meaning of section 1033(a)) if the taxpayer acquires a new principal residence during the 2-year period beginning on the date of the disposition or cessation referred to in paragraph (1). Paragraph (1) shall apply to such new principal residence during the recapture period in the same manner as if such new principal residence were the converted residence. ``(C) Transfers between spouses or incident to divorce.--In the case of a transfer of a residence to which section 1041(a) applies-- ``(i) paragraph (1) shall not apply to such transfer, and ``(ii) in the case of taxable years ending after such transfer, paragraph (1) shall apply to the transferee in the same manner as if such transferee were the transferor (and shall not apply to the transferor). ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(ii) Qualified official extended duty service.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified official extended duty service' means service on qualified official extended duty as-- ``(I) a member of the uniformed services, ``(II) a member of the Foreign Service of the United States, or ``(III) an employee of the intelligence community. ``(iii) Definitions.--Any term used in this subparagraph which is also used in paragraph (9) of section 121(d) shall have the same meaning as when used in such paragraph. ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(5) Joint returns.--In the case of a credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to a joint return, half of such credit shall be treated as having been allowed to each individual filing such return for purposes of this subsection. ``(6) Return requirement.--If the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year is increased under this subsection, the taxpayer shall, notwithstanding section 6012, be required to file a return with respect to the taxes imposed under this subtitle. ``(7) Recapture period.--For purposes of this subsection, the term `recapture period' means the 4 taxable years beginning with the taxable year in which the purchase of the principal residence for which a credit is allowed under subsection (a) was made. ``(g) Election To Treat Purchase in Prior Year.--In the case of a purchase of a principal residence after December 31, 2020, a taxpayer may elect to treat such purchase as made on December 31 of the calendar year preceding such purchase for purposes of this section (other than subsections (b)(4), (c), and (h)). ``(h) Application of Section.--This section shall only apply to a principal residence purchased by the taxpayer on or after December 31, 2020.''. (b) Certain Errors With Respect to First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Treated as Mathematical or Clerical Errors.--Paragraph (2) of section 6213(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P), by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (Q) and inserting ``, and'', and by inserting after subparagraph (Q) the following new subparagraph: ``(R) an entry on a return claiming the credit under section 36 if-- ``(i) the Secretary obtains information from the person issuing the TIN of the taxpayer that indicates that the taxpayer does not meet the age requirement of section 36(b)(4), ``(ii) information provided to the Secretary by the taxpayer on an income tax return for at least one of the 2 preceding taxable years is inconsistent with eligibility for such credit, or ``(iii) the taxpayer fails to attach to the return the form described in section 36(d)(3).''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. <all>

First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes.

First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021

Rep. Blumenauer, Earl

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This bill modifies the first-time homebuyer tax credit. Specifically, it increases the allowable dollar amount of the credit from $8,000 to $15,000, revises the income formula for determining the maximum allowable credit amount, replaces the limitation on the credit based on purchase price (currently, $800,000) with a limitation based on area median purchase price, and revises rules relating to recapture of the credit and to members of the Armed Forces.

SEC. 36. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT. ``(b) Limitations.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed $15,000. ``(B) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), 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. ``(ii) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph. ``(B) Area median purchase price.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `area median purchase price' means the average purchase price for a home in both the area and the calendar year in which the purchase of the primary residence takes place. ``(2) Principal residence.--The term `principal residence' has the same meaning as when used in section 121. ``(3) Purchase.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `purchase' means any acquisition, but only if-- ``(i) the property is not acquired from a person related to the person acquiring such property (or, if married, such individual's spouse), and ``(ii) the basis of the property in the hands of the person acquiring such property is not determined-- ``(I) in whole or in part by reference to the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of the person from whom acquired, or ``(II) under section 1014(a) (relating to property acquired from a decedent). ``(4) Exceptions.-- ``(A) Death of a taxpayer.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's death. Paragraph (1) shall apply to such new principal residence during the recapture period in the same manner as if such new principal residence were the converted residence. ``(ii) Qualified official extended duty service.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified official extended duty service' means service on qualified official extended duty as-- ``(I) a member of the uniformed services, ``(II) a member of the Foreign Service of the United States, or ``(III) an employee of the intelligence community. ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(5) Joint returns.--In the case of a credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to a joint return, half of such credit shall be treated as having been allowed to each individual filing such return for purposes of this subsection.

36. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT. ``(B) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), 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. ``(ii) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph. ``(B) Area median purchase price.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `area median purchase price' means the average purchase price for a home in both the area and the calendar year in which the purchase of the primary residence takes place. ``(2) Principal residence.--The term `principal residence' has the same meaning as when used in section 121. ``(3) Purchase.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `purchase' means any acquisition, but only if-- ``(i) the property is not acquired from a person related to the person acquiring such property (or, if married, such individual's spouse), and ``(ii) the basis of the property in the hands of the person acquiring such property is not determined-- ``(I) in whole or in part by reference to the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of the person from whom acquired, or ``(II) under section 1014(a) (relating to property acquired from a decedent). ``(4) Exceptions.-- ``(A) Death of a taxpayer.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's death. ``(ii) Qualified official extended duty service.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified official extended duty service' means service on qualified official extended duty as-- ``(I) a member of the uniformed services, ``(II) a member of the Foreign Service of the United States, or ``(III) an employee of the intelligence community. ``(5) Joint returns.--In the case of a credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to a joint return, half of such credit shall be treated as having been allowed to each individual filing such return for purposes of this subsection.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021''. SEC. (a) In General.--Section 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 36. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT. ``(b) Limitations.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed $15,000. ``(B) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), 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. ``(ii) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph. ``(3) Limitation based on area median purchase price.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this paragraph) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount which is so allowable as-- ``(i) the excess (if any) of-- ``(I) the purchase price of the primary residence, over ``(II) the amount which is equal to 110 percent of the area median purchase price, bears to ``(ii) the amount which is equal to 125 percent of the area median purchase price. ``(B) Area median purchase price.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `area median purchase price' means the average purchase price for a home in both the area and the calendar year in which the purchase of the primary residence takes place. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. ``(2) Principal residence.--The term `principal residence' has the same meaning as when used in section 121. ``(3) Purchase.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `purchase' means any acquisition, but only if-- ``(i) the property is not acquired from a person related to the person acquiring such property (or, if married, such individual's spouse), and ``(ii) the basis of the property in the hands of the person acquiring such property is not determined-- ``(I) in whole or in part by reference to the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of the person from whom acquired, or ``(II) under section 1014(a) (relating to property acquired from a decedent). ``(4) Exceptions.-- ``(A) Death of a taxpayer.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's death. Paragraph (1) shall apply to such new principal residence during the recapture period in the same manner as if such new principal residence were the converted residence. ``(C) Transfers between spouses or incident to divorce.--In the case of a transfer of a residence to which section 1041(a) applies-- ``(i) paragraph (1) shall not apply to such transfer, and ``(ii) in the case of taxable years ending after such transfer, paragraph (1) shall apply to the transferee in the same manner as if such transferee were the transferor (and shall not apply to the transferor). ``(ii) Qualified official extended duty service.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified official extended duty service' means service on qualified official extended duty as-- ``(I) a member of the uniformed services, ``(II) a member of the Foreign Service of the United States, or ``(III) an employee of the intelligence community. ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(5) Joint returns.--In the case of a credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to a joint return, half of such credit shall be treated as having been allowed to each individual filing such return for purposes of this subsection. ``(6) Return requirement.--If the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year is increased under this subsection, the taxpayer shall, notwithstanding section 6012, be required to file a return with respect to the taxes imposed under this subtitle. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021''. SEC. (a) In General.--Section 36 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``SEC. 36. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER CREDIT. ``(b) Limitations.-- ``(1) Dollar limitation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall not exceed $15,000. ``(B) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), 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. ``(ii) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph. ``(3) Limitation based on area median purchase price.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this paragraph) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount which is so allowable as-- ``(i) the excess (if any) of-- ``(I) the purchase price of the primary residence, over ``(II) the amount which is equal to 110 percent of the area median purchase price, bears to ``(ii) the amount which is equal to 125 percent of the area median purchase price. ``(B) Area median purchase price.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `area median purchase price' means the average purchase price for a home in both the area and the calendar year in which the purchase of the primary residence takes place. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. ``(5) Age limitation.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) with respect to the purchase of any residence unless the taxpayer has attained age 18 as of the date of such purchase. ``(2) Principal residence.--The term `principal residence' has the same meaning as when used in section 121. ``(3) Purchase.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `purchase' means any acquisition, but only if-- ``(i) the property is not acquired from a person related to the person acquiring such property (or, if married, such individual's spouse), and ``(ii) the basis of the property in the hands of the person acquiring such property is not determined-- ``(I) in whole or in part by reference to the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of the person from whom acquired, or ``(II) under section 1014(a) (relating to property acquired from a decedent). ``(e) Reporting.--If the Secretary requires information reporting under section 6045 by a person described in subsection (e)(2) thereof to verify the eligibility of taxpayers for the credit allowable by this section, the exception provided by section 6045(e) shall not apply. ``(2) Recoverable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the recoverable amount is the product of-- ``(A) 25 percent of the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a), multiplied by ``(B) the number of taxable years remaining in the recapture period as of the beginning of the taxable year in which the taxpayer disposes of the principal residence. ``(4) Exceptions.-- ``(A) Death of a taxpayer.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's death. Paragraph (1) shall apply to such new principal residence during the recapture period in the same manner as if such new principal residence were the converted residence. ``(C) Transfers between spouses or incident to divorce.--In the case of a transfer of a residence to which section 1041(a) applies-- ``(i) paragraph (1) shall not apply to such transfer, and ``(ii) in the case of taxable years ending after such transfer, paragraph (1) shall apply to the transferee in the same manner as if such transferee were the transferor (and shall not apply to the transferor). ``(ii) Qualified official extended duty service.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified official extended duty service' means service on qualified official extended duty as-- ``(I) a member of the uniformed services, ``(II) a member of the Foreign Service of the United States, or ``(III) an employee of the intelligence community. ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(5) Joint returns.--In the case of a credit allowed under subsection (a) with respect to a joint return, half of such credit shall be treated as having been allowed to each individual filing such return for purposes of this subsection. ``(6) Return requirement.--If the tax imposed by this chapter for the taxable year is increased under this subsection, the taxpayer shall, notwithstanding section 6012, be required to file a return with respect to the taxes imposed under this subtitle. ``(h) Application of Section.--This section shall only apply to a principal residence purchased by the taxpayer on or after December 31, 2020.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes. ``(B) Married individuals filing separately.--In the case of a married individual filing a separate return, subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting `$7,500' for `$15,000'. ``(C) Other individuals.--If two or more individuals who are not married purchase a principal residence, the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall be allocated among such individuals in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe, except that the total amount of the credits allowed to all such individuals shall not exceed $15,000. ``(C) Applicable amount.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `applicable amount' means an amount that is equal to 160 percent of the Area Median Income set by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to-- ``(I) the area in which the principal residence is located, ``(II) the size of the household of the taxpayer, and ``(III) the calendar year in which the principal residence is purchased. ``(3) Limitation based on area median purchase price.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this paragraph) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount which is so allowable as-- ``(i) the excess (if any) of-- ``(I) the purchase price of the primary residence, over ``(II) the amount which is equal to 110 percent of the area median purchase price, bears to ``(ii) the amount which is equal to 125 percent of the area median purchase price. ``(C) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph, including setting purchase price limitations for the credit under subsection (a) based on area median income. ``(4) Inflation adjustment.--In the case of any taxable year beginning in a calendar year after 2021, each of the dollar amounts in paragraph (1) shall be increased by an amount equal to-- ``(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by ``(B) the cost-of-living adjustment determined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar year in which the taxable year begins, determined by substituting `calendar year 2020' for `calendar year 2016' in subparagraph (A)(ii) thereof. In the case of any taxpayer who is married (within the meaning of section 7703), the taxpayer shall be treated as meeting the age requirement of the preceding sentence if the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse meets such age requirement. ``(2) Principal residence.--The term `principal residence' has the same meaning as when used in section 121. ``(B) Construction.--A residence which is constructed by the taxpayer shall be treated as purchased by the taxpayer on the date the taxpayer first occupies such residence. ``(e) Reporting.--If the Secretary requires information reporting under section 6045 by a person described in subsection (e)(2) thereof to verify the eligibility of taxpayers for the credit allowable by this section, the exception provided by section 6045(e) shall not apply. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(2) Recoverable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the recoverable amount is the product of-- ``(A) 25 percent of the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a), multiplied by ``(B) the number of taxable years remaining in the recapture period as of the beginning of the taxable year in which the taxpayer disposes of the principal residence. ``(B) Involuntary conversion.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a residence which is compulsorily or involuntarily converted (within the meaning of section 1033(a)) if the taxpayer acquires a new principal residence during the 2-year period beginning on the date of the disposition or cessation referred to in paragraph (1). ``(C) Transfers between spouses or incident to divorce.--In the case of a transfer of a residence to which section 1041(a) applies-- ``(i) paragraph (1) shall not apply to such transfer, and ``(ii) in the case of taxable years ending after such transfer, paragraph (1) shall apply to the transferee in the same manner as if such transferee were the transferor (and shall not apply to the transferor). ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(g) Election To Treat Purchase in Prior Year.--In the case of a purchase of a principal residence after December 31, 2020, a taxpayer may elect to treat such purchase as made on December 31 of the calendar year preceding such purchase for purposes of this section (other than subsections (b)(4), (c), and (h)). ``(h) Application of Section.--This section shall only apply to a principal residence purchased by the taxpayer on or after December 31, 2020.''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT. ( ``(C) Other individuals.--If two or more individuals who are not married purchase a principal residence, the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall be allocated among such individuals in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe, except that the total amount of the credits allowed to all such individuals shall not exceed $15,000. ``(C) Applicable amount.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `applicable amount' means an amount that is equal to 160 percent of the Area Median Income set by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to-- ``(I) the area in which the principal residence is located, ``(II) the size of the household of the taxpayer, and ``(III) the calendar year in which the principal residence is purchased. ``(C) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph, including setting purchase price limitations for the credit under subsection (a) based on area median income. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. ``(5) Age limitation.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) with respect to the purchase of any residence unless the taxpayer has attained age 18 as of the date of such purchase. ``(e) Reporting.--If the Secretary requires information reporting under section 6045 by a person described in subsection (e)(2) thereof to verify the eligibility of taxpayers for the credit allowable by this section, the exception provided by section 6045(e) shall not apply. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(4) Exceptions.-- ``(A) Death of a taxpayer.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's death. ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(g) Election To Treat Purchase in Prior Year.--In the case of a purchase of a principal residence after December 31, 2020, a taxpayer may elect to treat such purchase as made on December 31 of the calendar year preceding such purchase for purposes of this section (other than subsections (b)(4), (c), and (h)). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT. ( ``(C) Other individuals.--If two or more individuals who are not married purchase a principal residence, the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall be allocated among such individuals in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe, except that the total amount of the credits allowed to all such individuals shall not exceed $15,000. ``(C) Applicable amount.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `applicable amount' means an amount that is equal to 160 percent of the Area Median Income set by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to-- ``(I) the area in which the principal residence is located, ``(II) the size of the household of the taxpayer, and ``(III) the calendar year in which the principal residence is purchased. ``(C) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph, including setting purchase price limitations for the credit under subsection (a) based on area median income. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. ``(5) Age limitation.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) with respect to the purchase of any residence unless the taxpayer has attained age 18 as of the date of such purchase. ``(e) Reporting.--If the Secretary requires information reporting under section 6045 by a person described in subsection (e)(2) thereof to verify the eligibility of taxpayers for the credit allowable by this section, the exception provided by section 6045(e) shall not apply. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(4) Exceptions.-- ``(A) Death of a taxpayer.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's death. ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(g) Election To Treat Purchase in Prior Year.--In the case of a purchase of a principal residence after December 31, 2020, a taxpayer may elect to treat such purchase as made on December 31 of the calendar year preceding such purchase for purposes of this section (other than subsections (b)(4), (c), and (h)). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes. ``(B) Married individuals filing separately.--In the case of a married individual filing a separate return, subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting `$7,500' for `$15,000'. ``(3) Limitation based on area median purchase price.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this paragraph) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount which is so allowable as-- ``(i) the excess (if any) of-- ``(I) the purchase price of the primary residence, over ``(II) the amount which is equal to 110 percent of the area median purchase price, bears to ``(ii) the amount which is equal to 125 percent of the area median purchase price. ``(C) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph, including setting purchase price limitations for the credit under subsection (a) based on area median income. In the case of any taxpayer who is married (within the meaning of section 7703), the taxpayer shall be treated as meeting the age requirement of the preceding sentence if the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse meets such age requirement. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(2) Recoverable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the recoverable amount is the product of-- ``(A) 25 percent of the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a), multiplied by ``(B) the number of taxable years remaining in the recapture period as of the beginning of the taxable year in which the taxpayer disposes of the principal residence. ``(B) Involuntary conversion.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a residence which is compulsorily or involuntarily converted (within the meaning of section 1033(a)) if the taxpayer acquires a new principal residence during the 2-year period beginning on the date of the disposition or cessation referred to in paragraph (1). ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes. FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER REFUNDABLE TAX CREDIT. ( ``(C) Other individuals.--If two or more individuals who are not married purchase a principal residence, the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a) shall be allocated among such individuals in such manner as the Secretary may prescribe, except that the total amount of the credits allowed to all such individuals shall not exceed $15,000. ``(C) Applicable amount.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `applicable amount' means an amount that is equal to 160 percent of the Area Median Income set by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to-- ``(I) the area in which the principal residence is located, ``(II) the size of the household of the taxpayer, and ``(III) the calendar year in which the principal residence is purchased. ``(C) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph, including setting purchase price limitations for the credit under subsection (a) based on area median income. Any increase determined under the preceding sentence shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. ``(5) Age limitation.--No credit shall be allowed under subsection (a) with respect to the purchase of any residence unless the taxpayer has attained age 18 as of the date of such purchase. ``(e) Reporting.--If the Secretary requires information reporting under section 6045 by a person described in subsection (e)(2) thereof to verify the eligibility of taxpayers for the credit allowable by this section, the exception provided by section 6045(e) shall not apply. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(4) Exceptions.-- ``(A) Death of a taxpayer.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's death. ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(g) Election To Treat Purchase in Prior Year.--In the case of a purchase of a principal residence after December 31, 2020, a taxpayer may elect to treat such purchase as made on December 31 of the calendar year preceding such purchase for purposes of this section (other than subsections (b)(4), (c), and (h)). c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes. ``(B) Married individuals filing separately.--In the case of a married individual filing a separate return, subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting `$7,500' for `$15,000'. ``(3) Limitation based on area median purchase price.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount allowable as a credit under subsection (a) (determined without regard to this paragraph) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by the amount which bears the same ratio to the amount which is so allowable as-- ``(i) the excess (if any) of-- ``(I) the purchase price of the primary residence, over ``(II) the amount which is equal to 110 percent of the area median purchase price, bears to ``(ii) the amount which is equal to 125 percent of the area median purchase price. ``(C) Regulations and guidance.--The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall promulgate such regulations and guidance as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this subparagraph, including setting purchase price limitations for the credit under subsection (a) based on area median income. In the case of any taxpayer who is married (within the meaning of section 7703), the taxpayer shall be treated as meeting the age requirement of the preceding sentence if the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse meets such age requirement. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(2) Recoverable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the recoverable amount is the product of-- ``(A) 25 percent of the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a), multiplied by ``(B) the number of taxable years remaining in the recapture period as of the beginning of the taxable year in which the taxpayer disposes of the principal residence. ``(B) Involuntary conversion.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a residence which is compulsorily or involuntarily converted (within the meaning of section 1033(a)) if the taxpayer acquires a new principal residence during the 2-year period beginning on the date of the disposition or cessation referred to in paragraph (1). ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(4) Exceptions.-- ``(A) Death of a taxpayer.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's death. ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes. ``(B) Married individuals filing separately.--In the case of a married individual filing a separate return, subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting `$7,500' for `$15,000'. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(2) Recoverable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the recoverable amount is the product of-- ``(A) 25 percent of the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a), multiplied by ``(B) the number of taxable years remaining in the recapture period as of the beginning of the taxable year in which the taxpayer disposes of the principal residence. ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(4) Exceptions.-- ``(A) Death of a taxpayer.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any taxable year ending after the date of the taxpayer's death. ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes. ``(B) Married individuals filing separately.--In the case of a married individual filing a separate return, subparagraph (A) shall be applied by substituting `$7,500' for `$15,000'. ``(f) Recapture of Credit.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if, during any taxable year before the close of the recapture period, a taxpayer disposes of the principal residence with respect to which a credit was allowed under subsection (a) (or such residence ceases to be the principal residence of the taxpayer), the tax imposed by this chapter for such taxable year shall be increased by the recoverable amount determined in paragraph (2). ``(2) Recoverable amount.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the recoverable amount is the product of-- ``(A) 25 percent of the amount of the credit allowed under subsection (a), multiplied by ``(B) the number of taxable years remaining in the recapture period as of the beginning of the taxable year in which the taxpayer disposes of the principal residence. ``(D) Special rule for members of the armed forces, etc.-- ``(i) In general.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019, in connection with Government orders received by such individual, or such individual's spouse, for qualified official extended duty service, paragraph (1) and subsection (d)(2) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation). ``(E) Disposition of residence in connection with change of employment.--In the case of the disposition of a principal residence by an individual (or a cessation referred to in paragraph (1)) after December 31, 2019 in connection with a change of employment which meets the conditions described in section 217(c), paragraph (1) shall not apply to such disposition (or cessation).

S.5021

Taxation

Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, certain broadband grants made for broadband deployment.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN GRANTS FOR BROADBAND EXCLUDED FROM GROSS INCOME. (a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new subsection: ``SEC. 139J. CERTAIN BROADBAND GRANTS. ``(a) In General.--Gross income shall not include any qualified broadband grant made for purposes of broadband deployment. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. The adjusted basis of any property shall be reduced by the amount excluded under subsection (a) which was provided with respect to such property. ``(c) Qualified Broadband Grant.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified broadband grant' means-- ``(1) any grant or subgrant received under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program established under section 60102 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ``(2) any grant or subgrant received under the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program established under section 60304 of such Act, ``(3) any grant received under the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program established under section 60305 of such Act, ``(4) any grant received under section 60401 of such Act (relating to middle mile grants), ``(5) any grant received-- ``(A) under the broadband loan and grant pilot program established by section 779 of Public Law 115- 141 under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936; and ``(B) from funds made available for such program under the heading `Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program' under the heading `Rural Utilities Service' under title I of division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ``(6) any grant received from a State, territory, Tribal government, or unit of local government to the extent such grant was-- ``(A) funded by amounts provided to the State or local government under section 602, 603, or 604 of the Social Security Act, and ``(B) provided for the stated purposes of making investments in broadband infrastructure, or ``(7) any grant or subgrant received under section 905 of division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec. 139J. Certain broadband grants.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years ending after March 11, 2021. <all>

Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income.

Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act

Sen. Warner, Mark R.

D

VA

This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, certain broadband grants made for broadband deployment.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new subsection: ``SEC. CERTAIN BROADBAND GRANTS. ``(a) In General.--Gross income shall not include any qualified broadband grant made for purposes of broadband deployment. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. The adjusted basis of any property shall be reduced by the amount excluded under subsection (a) which was provided with respect to such property. ``(c) Qualified Broadband Grant.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified broadband grant' means-- ``(1) any grant or subgrant received under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program established under section 60102 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ``(2) any grant or subgrant received under the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program established under section 60304 of such Act, ``(3) any grant received under the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program established under section 60305 of such Act, ``(4) any grant received under section 60401 of such Act (relating to middle mile grants), ``(5) any grant received-- ``(A) under the broadband loan and grant pilot program established by section 779 of Public Law 115- 141 under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936; and ``(B) from funds made available for such program under the heading `Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program' under the heading `Rural Utilities Service' under title I of division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ``(6) any grant received from a State, territory, Tribal government, or unit of local government to the extent such grant was-- ``(A) funded by amounts provided to the State or local government under section 602, 603, or 604 of the Social Security Act, and ``(B) provided for the stated purposes of making investments in broadband infrastructure, or ``(7) any grant or subgrant received under section 905 of division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec. 139J. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years ending after March 11, 2021.

This Act may be cited as the ``Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act''. 2. CERTAIN BROADBAND GRANTS. ``(a) In General.--Gross income shall not include any qualified broadband grant made for purposes of broadband deployment. The adjusted basis of any property shall be reduced by the amount excluded under subsection (a) which was provided with respect to such property. ``(c) Qualified Broadband Grant.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified broadband grant' means-- ``(1) any grant or subgrant received under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program established under section 60102 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ``(2) any grant or subgrant received under the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program established under section 60304 of such Act, ``(3) any grant received under the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program established under section 60305 of such Act, ``(4) any grant received under section 60401 of such Act (relating to middle mile grants), ``(5) any grant received-- ``(A) under the broadband loan and grant pilot program established by section 779 of Public Law 115- 141 under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936; and ``(B) from funds made available for such program under the heading `Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program' under the heading `Rural Utilities Service' under title I of division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ``(6) any grant received from a State, territory, Tribal government, or unit of local government to the extent such grant was-- ``(A) funded by amounts provided to the State or local government under section 602, 603, or 604 of the Social Security Act, and ``(B) provided for the stated purposes of making investments in broadband infrastructure, or ``(7) any grant or subgrant received under section 905 of division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec. 139J.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN GRANTS FOR BROADBAND EXCLUDED FROM GROSS INCOME. (a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new subsection: ``SEC. 139J. CERTAIN BROADBAND GRANTS. ``(a) In General.--Gross income shall not include any qualified broadband grant made for purposes of broadband deployment. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. The adjusted basis of any property shall be reduced by the amount excluded under subsection (a) which was provided with respect to such property. ``(c) Qualified Broadband Grant.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified broadband grant' means-- ``(1) any grant or subgrant received under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program established under section 60102 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ``(2) any grant or subgrant received under the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program established under section 60304 of such Act, ``(3) any grant received under the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program established under section 60305 of such Act, ``(4) any grant received under section 60401 of such Act (relating to middle mile grants), ``(5) any grant received-- ``(A) under the broadband loan and grant pilot program established by section 779 of Public Law 115- 141 under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936; and ``(B) from funds made available for such program under the heading `Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program' under the heading `Rural Utilities Service' under title I of division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ``(6) any grant received from a State, territory, Tribal government, or unit of local government to the extent such grant was-- ``(A) funded by amounts provided to the State or local government under section 602, 603, or 604 of the Social Security Act, and ``(B) provided for the stated purposes of making investments in broadband infrastructure, or ``(7) any grant or subgrant received under section 905 of division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec. 139J. Certain broadband grants.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years ending after March 11, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act''. SEC. 2. CERTAIN GRANTS FOR BROADBAND EXCLUDED FROM GROSS INCOME. (a) In General.--Part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 139I the following new subsection: ``SEC. 139J. CERTAIN BROADBAND GRANTS. ``(a) In General.--Gross income shall not include any qualified broadband grant made for purposes of broadband deployment. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. The adjusted basis of any property shall be reduced by the amount excluded under subsection (a) which was provided with respect to such property. ``(c) Qualified Broadband Grant.--For purposes of this section, the term `qualified broadband grant' means-- ``(1) any grant or subgrant received under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program established under section 60102 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ``(2) any grant or subgrant received under the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program established under section 60304 of such Act, ``(3) any grant received under the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program established under section 60305 of such Act, ``(4) any grant received under section 60401 of such Act (relating to middle mile grants), ``(5) any grant received-- ``(A) under the broadband loan and grant pilot program established by section 779 of Public Law 115- 141 under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936; and ``(B) from funds made available for such program under the heading `Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program' under the heading `Rural Utilities Service' under title I of division J of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, ``(6) any grant received from a State, territory, Tribal government, or unit of local government to the extent such grant was-- ``(A) funded by amounts provided to the State or local government under section 602, 603, or 604 of the Social Security Act, and ``(B) provided for the stated purposes of making investments in broadband infrastructure, or ``(7) any grant or subgrant received under section 905 of division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec. 139J. Certain broadband grants.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to amounts received in taxable years ending after March 11, 2021. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income. ``(b) Denial of Double Benefit.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, no deduction or credit shall be allowed for, or by reason of, any expenditure to the extent of the amount excluded under subsection (a) for any qualified broadband grant which was provided with respect to such expenditure. ``(d) Regulations.--The Secretary shall issue such regulations or other guidance as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for part III of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item related to section 139I the following new item: ``Sec.

H.R.2581

Agriculture and Food

Biochar Innovations and Opportunities for Conservation, Health, and Advancements in Research Act of 2021 or the BIOCHAR Act of 2021 This bill establishes two temporary programs to encourage research, development, and commercialization of biochar. This is carbonized biomass produced by converting plant matter through reductive thermal processing for nonfuel uses. First, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) must fund biochar demonstration projects through state, tribal, or local governments; land-grant colleges or universities; or private, nonprofit, or cooperative entities. In selecting projects, the departments must prioritize, for example, projects that (1) have the greatest potential for carbon sequestration; and (2) create new jobs and economic benefits, particularly in rural areas. Projects may use funds for various activities, including developing commercially and technologically viable biochar production units and demonstrating cost-effective market opportunities for biochar and biochar-based products. At least 50% of the plant matter used in a project must come from forest thinning and management activities on National Forest System land. In addition, USDA and DOE must conduct research related to the biochar produced from the projects. Second, USDA must establish a grant program for land-grant colleges and universities to conduct applied research on environmental and economic benefits of biochar. For the duration of the two programs, USDA and DOE must periodically report to Congress about issues related to commercialization of biochar and the status of the programs. The programs terminate after 10 years.

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, 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 ``Biochar Innovations and Opportunities for Conservation, Health, and Advancements in Research Act of 2021'' or the ``BIOCHAR Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. BIOCHAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. (a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. (B) Location of demonstration projects.--The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent practicable, establish at least one biochar demonstration project in each Forest Service region. (2) Proposals.--To be eligible to enter into a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under paragraph (1)(A), an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretaries a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretaries may require. (3) Priority.--In selecting proposals under paragraph (2), the Secretaries shall give priority to partnering with eligible entities that submit proposals to carry out biochar demonstration projects that-- (A) have the most carbon sequestration potential; (B) will create new jobs and contribute to local economies, particularly in rural areas; (C) will demonstrate-- (i) new and innovative uses of biochar; (ii) viable markets for cost effective biochar-based products; (iii) the ecosystem services of biochar; (iv) the benefits of biochar to restore forest heath and resiliency, including for forest soils and watersheds; or (v) any combination of purposes specified in clauses (i) through (iv); (D) are located in local markets that have the greatest need for the biochar production units due to-- (i) nearby lands identified as having high or very high or extreme risk of wildfire; (ii) availability of sufficient quantities of feedstocks; or (iii) a high level of demand for biochar or other commercial byproducts of biochar; or (E) any combination of purposes specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D). (4) Use of funds.--In carrying out the program established under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretaries may enter into partnerships and provide funding to carry out demonstration projects that-- (A) acquire and test various feedstocks and their efficacy; (B) develop and optimize commercially and technologically viable biochar production units, including mobile and permanent units; (C) demonstrate the production of biochar from forest residues and the use of biochar to restore forest health and resiliency; (D) build, expand, or establish biochar facilities; (E) conduct research on new and innovative uses of biochar or demonstrate cost-effective market opportunities for biochar and biochar-based products; (F) carry out any other activities the Secretaries determine appropriate; or (G) any combination of the purposes specified in subparagraphs (A) through (F). (5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. (6) Review of biochar demonstration.-- (A) In general.--The Secretaries shall conduct regionally specific research, including economic analyses and life-cycle assessments, on the biochar produced from the demonstration projects under this subsection, including-- (i) the effects of such biochar on-- (I) forest health and resiliency; (II) carbon capture and sequestration, including increasing soil carbon in the short-term and long- term; (III) productivity, reduced input costs, and water retention in agricultural practices; (IV) soil and grassland health for grazing activities, including grazing activities on Federal land; (V) environmental remediation activities, including abandoned mine land remediation; and (VI) other ecosystem services of biochar; (ii) the efficacy of biochar as a co- product of biofuels or in biochemicals; and (iii) whether biochar can effectively be used to produce any other technologically and commercially viable outcome. (B) Coordination.--The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide data, analysis, and other relevant information collected under subparagraph (A) to eligible institutions conducting research and development activities on biochar pursuant to receiving a grant under subsection (b). (7) Limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities.--In the case of an eligible entity that enters in to a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection and seeks to establish a biochar facility under such demonstration project, the Secretaries may not provide funding to such eligible entity in an amount greater than 35 percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility. (b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). (2) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (3) Use of funds.--An eligible institution that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant funds to conduct applied research on-- (A) the effect of biochar on forest health and resiliency, accounting for variations in biochar, soil, climate, and other factors; (B) the effect of biochar on soil health and water retention, accounting for variations in biochar, soil, climate, and other factors; (C) the long-term carbon sequestration potential of biochar; (D) the best management practices of biochar and biochar based-products to-- (i) maximize carbon sequestration benefits; and (ii) maximize the commercial viability and application of such products in forestry, agriculture, environmental remediation, water quality improvement, and other uses; (E) the regional uses of biochar to increase productivity and profitability, including-- (i) uses in agriculture and environmental remediation; and (ii) use as a co-product in fuel production; (F) new and innovative uses from biochar byproducts; and (G) opportunities to expand markets for biochar and create jobs, particularly in rural areas. (c) Reports.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that-- (A) includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar; (B) identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization; and (C) identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization, including permitting and siting considerations. (2) President's annual budget request.--Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section and annually until the date described in subsection (d), the Secretaries shall include in the budget materials submitted to Congress in support of the President's annual budget request (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each fiscal year a report on the status of the demonstration projects carried out under subsection (a) and the research and development grants carried out under subsection (b). (d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Biochar.--The term ``biochar'' means carbonized biomass produced by converting feedstock through reductive thermal processing for non-fuel uses. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) State, local, and Tribal governments; (B) eligible institutions; and (C) private, non-private, or cooperative entities. (3) Eligible institution.--The term ``eligible institution'' means land-grant colleges and universities, including institutions eligible for funding under the-- (A) Act of July 2, 1862; (B) Act of August 30, 1890, including Tuskegee University; (C) Public Law 87-788 (commonly known as the ``McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962''); or (D) Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note). (4) Feedstock.--The term ``feedstock'' means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar. (5) Secretaries.--The term ``Secretaries'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Director of the Office of Science. <all>

BIOCHAR Act of 2021

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes.

BIOCHAR Act of 2021 Biochar Innovations and Opportunities for Conservation, Health, and Advancements in Research Act of 2021

Rep. Herrell, Yvette

R

NM

This bill establishes two temporary programs to encourage research, development, and commercialization of biochar. This is carbonized biomass produced by converting plant matter through reductive thermal processing for nonfuel uses. First, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) must fund biochar demonstration projects through state, tribal, or local governments; land-grant colleges or universities; or private, nonprofit, or cooperative entities. In selecting projects, the departments must prioritize, for example, projects that (1) have the greatest potential for carbon sequestration; and (2) create new jobs and economic benefits, particularly in rural areas. Projects may use funds for various activities, including developing commercially and technologically viable biochar production units and demonstrating cost-effective market opportunities for biochar and biochar-based products. At least 50% of the plant matter used in a project must come from forest thinning and management activities on National Forest System land. In addition, USDA and DOE must conduct research related to the biochar produced from the projects. Second, USDA must establish a grant program for land-grant colleges and universities to conduct applied research on environmental and economic benefits of biochar. For the duration of the two programs, USDA and DOE must periodically report to Congress about issues related to commercialization of biochar and the status of the programs. The programs terminate after 10 years.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biochar Innovations and Opportunities for Conservation, Health, and Advancements in Research Act of 2021'' or the ``BIOCHAR Act of 2021''. 2. BIOCHAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. (4) Use of funds.--In carrying out the program established under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretaries may enter into partnerships and provide funding to carry out demonstration projects that-- (A) acquire and test various feedstocks and their efficacy; (B) develop and optimize commercially and technologically viable biochar production units, including mobile and permanent units; (C) demonstrate the production of biochar from forest residues and the use of biochar to restore forest health and resiliency; (D) build, expand, or establish biochar facilities; (E) conduct research on new and innovative uses of biochar or demonstrate cost-effective market opportunities for biochar and biochar-based products; (F) carry out any other activities the Secretaries determine appropriate; or (G) any combination of the purposes specified in subparagraphs (A) through (F). (6) Review of biochar demonstration.-- (A) In general.--The Secretaries shall conduct regionally specific research, including economic analyses and life-cycle assessments, on the biochar produced from the demonstration projects under this subsection, including-- (i) the effects of such biochar on-- (I) forest health and resiliency; (II) carbon capture and sequestration, including increasing soil carbon in the short-term and long- term; (III) productivity, reduced input costs, and water retention in agricultural practices; (IV) soil and grassland health for grazing activities, including grazing activities on Federal land; (V) environmental remediation activities, including abandoned mine land remediation; and (VI) other ecosystem services of biochar; (ii) the efficacy of biochar as a co- product of biofuels or in biochemicals; and (iii) whether biochar can effectively be used to produce any other technologically and commercially viable outcome. (b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). (2) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Reports.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that-- (A) includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar; (B) identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization; and (C) identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization, including permitting and siting considerations. (d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. (4) Feedstock.--The term ``feedstock'' means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar.

This Act may be cited as the ``Biochar Innovations and Opportunities for Conservation, Health, and Advancements in Research Act of 2021'' or the ``BIOCHAR Act of 2021''. 2. BIOCHAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. (6) Review of biochar demonstration.-- (A) In general.--The Secretaries shall conduct regionally specific research, including economic analyses and life-cycle assessments, on the biochar produced from the demonstration projects under this subsection, including-- (i) the effects of such biochar on-- (I) forest health and resiliency; (II) carbon capture and sequestration, including increasing soil carbon in the short-term and long- term; (III) productivity, reduced input costs, and water retention in agricultural practices; (IV) soil and grassland health for grazing activities, including grazing activities on Federal land; (V) environmental remediation activities, including abandoned mine land remediation; and (VI) other ecosystem services of biochar; (ii) the efficacy of biochar as a co- product of biofuels or in biochemicals; and (iii) whether biochar can effectively be used to produce any other technologically and commercially viable outcome. (b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). (2) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Reports.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that-- (A) includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar; (B) identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization; and (C) identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization, including permitting and siting considerations. (d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. (4) Feedstock.--The term ``feedstock'' means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biochar Innovations and Opportunities for Conservation, Health, and Advancements in Research Act of 2021'' or the ``BIOCHAR Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. BIOCHAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. (4) Use of funds.--In carrying out the program established under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretaries may enter into partnerships and provide funding to carry out demonstration projects that-- (A) acquire and test various feedstocks and their efficacy; (B) develop and optimize commercially and technologically viable biochar production units, including mobile and permanent units; (C) demonstrate the production of biochar from forest residues and the use of biochar to restore forest health and resiliency; (D) build, expand, or establish biochar facilities; (E) conduct research on new and innovative uses of biochar or demonstrate cost-effective market opportunities for biochar and biochar-based products; (F) carry out any other activities the Secretaries determine appropriate; or (G) any combination of the purposes specified in subparagraphs (A) through (F). (5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. (6) Review of biochar demonstration.-- (A) In general.--The Secretaries shall conduct regionally specific research, including economic analyses and life-cycle assessments, on the biochar produced from the demonstration projects under this subsection, including-- (i) the effects of such biochar on-- (I) forest health and resiliency; (II) carbon capture and sequestration, including increasing soil carbon in the short-term and long- term; (III) productivity, reduced input costs, and water retention in agricultural practices; (IV) soil and grassland health for grazing activities, including grazing activities on Federal land; (V) environmental remediation activities, including abandoned mine land remediation; and (VI) other ecosystem services of biochar; (ii) the efficacy of biochar as a co- product of biofuels or in biochemicals; and (iii) whether biochar can effectively be used to produce any other technologically and commercially viable outcome. (b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). (2) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Reports.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that-- (A) includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar; (B) identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization; and (C) identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization, including permitting and siting considerations. (2) President's annual budget request.--Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section and annually until the date described in subsection (d), the Secretaries shall include in the budget materials submitted to Congress in support of the President's annual budget request (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each fiscal year a report on the status of the demonstration projects carried out under subsection (a) and the research and development grants carried out under subsection (b). (d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) State, local, and Tribal governments; (B) eligible institutions; and (C) private, non-private, or cooperative entities. (3) Eligible institution.--The term ``eligible institution'' means land-grant colleges and universities, including institutions eligible for funding under the-- (A) Act of July 2, 1862; (B) Act of August 30, 1890, including Tuskegee University; (C) Public Law 87-788 (commonly known as the ``McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962''); or (D) Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note). (4) Feedstock.--The term ``feedstock'' means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Biochar Innovations and Opportunities for Conservation, Health, and Advancements in Research Act of 2021'' or the ``BIOCHAR Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. BIOCHAR DEMONSTRATION PROJECT. (3) Priority.--In selecting proposals under paragraph (2), the Secretaries shall give priority to partnering with eligible entities that submit proposals to carry out biochar demonstration projects that-- (A) have the most carbon sequestration potential; (B) will create new jobs and contribute to local economies, particularly in rural areas; (C) will demonstrate-- (i) new and innovative uses of biochar; (ii) viable markets for cost effective biochar-based products; (iii) the ecosystem services of biochar; (iv) the benefits of biochar to restore forest heath and resiliency, including for forest soils and watersheds; or (v) any combination of purposes specified in clauses (i) through (iv); (D) are located in local markets that have the greatest need for the biochar production units due to-- (i) nearby lands identified as having high or very high or extreme risk of wildfire; (ii) availability of sufficient quantities of feedstocks; or (iii) a high level of demand for biochar or other commercial byproducts of biochar; or (E) any combination of purposes specified in subparagraphs (A) through (D). (4) Use of funds.--In carrying out the program established under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretaries may enter into partnerships and provide funding to carry out demonstration projects that-- (A) acquire and test various feedstocks and their efficacy; (B) develop and optimize commercially and technologically viable biochar production units, including mobile and permanent units; (C) demonstrate the production of biochar from forest residues and the use of biochar to restore forest health and resiliency; (D) build, expand, or establish biochar facilities; (E) conduct research on new and innovative uses of biochar or demonstrate cost-effective market opportunities for biochar and biochar-based products; (F) carry out any other activities the Secretaries determine appropriate; or (G) any combination of the purposes specified in subparagraphs (A) through (F). (5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. (6) Review of biochar demonstration.-- (A) In general.--The Secretaries shall conduct regionally specific research, including economic analyses and life-cycle assessments, on the biochar produced from the demonstration projects under this subsection, including-- (i) the effects of such biochar on-- (I) forest health and resiliency; (II) carbon capture and sequestration, including increasing soil carbon in the short-term and long- term; (III) productivity, reduced input costs, and water retention in agricultural practices; (IV) soil and grassland health for grazing activities, including grazing activities on Federal land; (V) environmental remediation activities, including abandoned mine land remediation; and (VI) other ecosystem services of biochar; (ii) the efficacy of biochar as a co- product of biofuels or in biochemicals; and (iii) whether biochar can effectively be used to produce any other technologically and commercially viable outcome. (b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). (2) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Reports.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that-- (A) includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar; (B) identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization; and (C) identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization, including permitting and siting considerations. (2) President's annual budget request.--Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section and annually until the date described in subsection (d), the Secretaries shall include in the budget materials submitted to Congress in support of the President's annual budget request (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each fiscal year a report on the status of the demonstration projects carried out under subsection (a) and the research and development grants carried out under subsection (b). (d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Biochar.--The term ``biochar'' means carbonized biomass produced by converting feedstock through reductive thermal processing for non-fuel uses. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means-- (A) State, local, and Tribal governments; (B) eligible institutions; and (C) private, non-private, or cooperative entities. (3) Eligible institution.--The term ``eligible institution'' means land-grant colleges and universities, including institutions eligible for funding under the-- (A) Act of July 2, 1862; (B) Act of August 30, 1890, including Tuskegee University; (C) Public Law 87-788 (commonly known as the ``McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962''); or (D) Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note). (4) Feedstock.--The term ``feedstock'' means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar. (5) Secretaries.--The term ``Secretaries'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Director of the Office of Science.

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes. a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. ( 5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. B) Coordination.--The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide data, analysis, and other relevant information collected under subparagraph (A) to eligible institutions conducting research and development activities on biochar pursuant to receiving a grant under subsection (b). ( 7) Limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities.--In the case of an eligible entity that enters in to a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection and seeks to establish a biochar facility under such demonstration project, the Secretaries may not provide funding to such eligible entity in an amount greater than 35 percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility. (b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). ( 2) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( (c) Reports.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that-- (A) includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar; (B) identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization; and (C) identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization, including permitting and siting considerations. ( d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. ( (3) Eligible institution.--The term ``eligible institution'' means land-grant colleges and universities, including institutions eligible for funding under the-- (A) Act of July 2, 1862; (B) Act of August 30, 1890, including Tuskegee University; (C) Public Law 87-788 (commonly known as the ``McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962''); or (D) Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note). ( 4) Feedstock.--The term ``feedstock'' means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar. (

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes. a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. ( 5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. ( B) Coordination.--The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide data, analysis, and other relevant information collected under subparagraph (A) to eligible institutions conducting research and development activities on biochar pursuant to receiving a grant under subsection (b). (7) Limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities.--In the case of an eligible entity that enters in to a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection and seeks to establish a biochar facility under such demonstration project, the Secretaries may not provide funding to such eligible entity in an amount greater than 35 percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility. ( b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). ( (2) President's annual budget request.--Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section and annually until the date described in subsection (d), the Secretaries shall include in the budget materials submitted to Congress in support of the President's annual budget request (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each fiscal year a report on the status of the demonstration projects carried out under subsection (a) and the research and development grants carried out under subsection (b). ( 5) Secretaries.--The term ``Secretaries'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Director of the Office of Science.

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes. a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. ( 5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. ( B) Coordination.--The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide data, analysis, and other relevant information collected under subparagraph (A) to eligible institutions conducting research and development activities on biochar pursuant to receiving a grant under subsection (b). (7) Limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities.--In the case of an eligible entity that enters in to a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection and seeks to establish a biochar facility under such demonstration project, the Secretaries may not provide funding to such eligible entity in an amount greater than 35 percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility. ( b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). ( (2) President's annual budget request.--Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section and annually until the date described in subsection (d), the Secretaries shall include in the budget materials submitted to Congress in support of the President's annual budget request (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each fiscal year a report on the status of the demonstration projects carried out under subsection (a) and the research and development grants carried out under subsection (b). ( 5) Secretaries.--The term ``Secretaries'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Director of the Office of Science.

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes. a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. ( 5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. B) Coordination.--The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide data, analysis, and other relevant information collected under subparagraph (A) to eligible institutions conducting research and development activities on biochar pursuant to receiving a grant under subsection (b). ( 7) Limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities.--In the case of an eligible entity that enters in to a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection and seeks to establish a biochar facility under such demonstration project, the Secretaries may not provide funding to such eligible entity in an amount greater than 35 percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility. (b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). ( 2) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( (c) Reports.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that-- (A) includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar; (B) identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization; and (C) identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization, including permitting and siting considerations. ( d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. ( (3) Eligible institution.--The term ``eligible institution'' means land-grant colleges and universities, including institutions eligible for funding under the-- (A) Act of July 2, 1862; (B) Act of August 30, 1890, including Tuskegee University; (C) Public Law 87-788 (commonly known as the ``McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962''); or (D) Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note). ( 4) Feedstock.--The term ``feedstock'' means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar. (

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes. a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. ( 5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. ( B) Coordination.--The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide data, analysis, and other relevant information collected under subparagraph (A) to eligible institutions conducting research and development activities on biochar pursuant to receiving a grant under subsection (b). (7) Limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities.--In the case of an eligible entity that enters in to a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection and seeks to establish a biochar facility under such demonstration project, the Secretaries may not provide funding to such eligible entity in an amount greater than 35 percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility. ( b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). ( (2) President's annual budget request.--Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section and annually until the date described in subsection (d), the Secretaries shall include in the budget materials submitted to Congress in support of the President's annual budget request (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each fiscal year a report on the status of the demonstration projects carried out under subsection (a) and the research and development grants carried out under subsection (b). ( 5) Secretaries.--The term ``Secretaries'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Director of the Office of Science.

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes. a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. ( 5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. B) Coordination.--The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide data, analysis, and other relevant information collected under subparagraph (A) to eligible institutions conducting research and development activities on biochar pursuant to receiving a grant under subsection (b). ( 7) Limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities.--In the case of an eligible entity that enters in to a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection and seeks to establish a biochar facility under such demonstration project, the Secretaries may not provide funding to such eligible entity in an amount greater than 35 percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility. (b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). ( 2) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( (c) Reports.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that-- (A) includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar; (B) identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization; and (C) identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization, including permitting and siting considerations. ( d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. ( (3) Eligible institution.--The term ``eligible institution'' means land-grant colleges and universities, including institutions eligible for funding under the-- (A) Act of July 2, 1862; (B) Act of August 30, 1890, including Tuskegee University; (C) Public Law 87-788 (commonly known as the ``McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962''); or (D) Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note). ( 4) Feedstock.--The term ``feedstock'' means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar. (

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes. a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. ( 5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. ( B) Coordination.--The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide data, analysis, and other relevant information collected under subparagraph (A) to eligible institutions conducting research and development activities on biochar pursuant to receiving a grant under subsection (b). (7) Limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities.--In the case of an eligible entity that enters in to a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection and seeks to establish a biochar facility under such demonstration project, the Secretaries may not provide funding to such eligible entity in an amount greater than 35 percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility. ( b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). ( (2) President's annual budget request.--Beginning 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section and annually until the date described in subsection (d), the Secretaries shall include in the budget materials submitted to Congress in support of the President's annual budget request (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each fiscal year a report on the status of the demonstration projects carried out under subsection (a) and the research and development grants carried out under subsection (b). ( 5) Secretaries.--The term ``Secretaries'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Director of the Office of Science.

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes. a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. ( 5) Feedstock requirements.--To the maximum extent practicable, a biochar demonstration project under this subsection shall, with respect to the feedstock used under such project, derive at least 50 percent of such feedstock from forest thinning and management activities, including mill residues, conducted on National Forest System lands. B) Coordination.--The Secretaries shall, to the maximum extent practicable, provide data, analysis, and other relevant information collected under subparagraph (A) to eligible institutions conducting research and development activities on biochar pursuant to receiving a grant under subsection (b). ( 7) Limitation on funding for establishing biochar facilities.--In the case of an eligible entity that enters in to a partnership to carry out a biochar demonstration project under this subsection and seeks to establish a biochar facility under such demonstration project, the Secretaries may not provide funding to such eligible entity in an amount greater than 35 percent of the capital cost of establishing such biochar facility. (b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). ( 2) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ( (c) Reports.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that-- (A) includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar; (B) identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization; and (C) identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization, including permitting and siting considerations. ( d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this section. ( (3) Eligible institution.--The term ``eligible institution'' means land-grant colleges and universities, including institutions eligible for funding under the-- (A) Act of July 2, 1862; (B) Act of August 30, 1890, including Tuskegee University; (C) Public Law 87-788 (commonly known as the ``McIntire-Stennis Act of 1962''); or (D) Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note). ( 4) Feedstock.--The term ``feedstock'' means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar. (

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes. a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. ( ( 5) Secretaries.--The term ``Secretaries'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service; and (B) the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Director of the Office of Science.

To establish a biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program, and for other purposes. a) Demonstration Projects.-- (1) Establishment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall establish a program to enter into partnerships with eligible entities to carry out demonstration projects to support the development and commercialization of biochar in accordance with this subsection. ( (b) Biochar Research and Development Grant Program.-- (1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an applied biochar research and development grant program to make competitive grants to eligible institutions to carry out the activities described in paragraph (3). ( c) Reports.-- (1) Report to congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretaries shall submit a report to Congress that-- (A) includes policy and program recommendations to improve the widespread use of biochar; (B) identifies the areas of research needed to advance biochar commercialization; and (C) identifies barriers to further biochar commercialization, including permitting and siting considerations. ( ( 4) Feedstock.--The term ``feedstock'' means excess biomass in the form of plant matter or materials that serves as the raw material for the production of biochar. (

H.R.5871

Science, Technology, Communications

American Telecommunications Security Act This bill prohibits the use of certain funds to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services determined to pose a national security risk.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security 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 ``American Telecommunications Security Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES POSING NATIONAL SECURITY RISK. (a) In General.--The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 4) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``SEC. 12001. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES POSING NATIONAL SECURITY RISK. ``None of the funds made available under this Act or an amendment made by this Act may be used to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain any covered communications equipment or service, as defined in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608).''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec. 12001. Prohibition on use of funds to obtain communications equipment or services posing national security risk.''. <all>

American Telecommunications Security Act

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk.

American Telecommunications Security Act

Rep. Luria, Elaine G.

D

VA

This bill prohibits the use of certain funds to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services determined to pose a national security risk.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security 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 ``American Telecommunications Security Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES POSING NATIONAL SECURITY RISK. (a) In General.--The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 4) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``SEC. 12001. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES POSING NATIONAL SECURITY RISK. ``None of the funds made available under this Act or an amendment made by this Act may be used to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain any covered communications equipment or service, as defined in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608).''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec. 12001. Prohibition on use of funds to obtain communications equipment or services posing national security risk.''. <all>

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security 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 ``American Telecommunications Security Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES POSING NATIONAL SECURITY RISK. (a) In General.--The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 4) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``SEC. 12001. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES POSING NATIONAL SECURITY RISK. ``None of the funds made available under this Act or an amendment made by this Act may be used to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain any covered communications equipment or service, as defined in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608).''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec. 12001. Prohibition on use of funds to obtain communications equipment or services posing national security risk.''. <all>

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security 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 ``American Telecommunications Security Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES POSING NATIONAL SECURITY RISK. (a) In General.--The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 4) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``SEC. 12001. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES POSING NATIONAL SECURITY RISK. ``None of the funds made available under this Act or an amendment made by this Act may be used to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain any covered communications equipment or service, as defined in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608).''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec. 12001. Prohibition on use of funds to obtain communications equipment or services posing national security risk.''. <all>

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security 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 ``American Telecommunications Security Act''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES POSING NATIONAL SECURITY RISK. (a) In General.--The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2; 135 Stat. 4) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``SEC. 12001. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO OBTAIN COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES POSING NATIONAL SECURITY RISK. ``None of the funds made available under this Act or an amendment made by this Act may be used to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain any covered communications equipment or service, as defined in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608).''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec. 12001. Prohibition on use of funds to obtain communications equipment or services posing national security risk.''. <all>

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec.

To prohibit the use of funds made available under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to purchase, rent, lease, or otherwise obtain communications equipment or services that pose a national security risk. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents in section 2 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``TITLE XII--NATIONAL SECURITY RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF FUNDS ``Sec.

H.R.7117

Government Operations and Politics

Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022 This bill generally prohibits a state from soliciting, receiving, or expending any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of administering a federal election. For example, the bill prohibits the use of these payments or donations for programs related to voter education, outreach, and registration. The prohibition shall not apply to a state's acceptance and use of a private entity's donation of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, 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 ``Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECEIPT OR USE OF FUNDS OR CERTAIN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES. (a) Requirements.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. 304. PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECEIPT OR USE OF FUNDS OR CERTAIN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION. ``(a) In General.--A State may not solicit, receive, or expend any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of the administration of an election for Federal office, including any programs with respect to voter education, voter outreach, and voter registration. ``(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec. 304. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities for election administration.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding election for Federal office. <all>

Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes.

Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022

Rep. Cole, Tom

R

OK

This bill generally prohibits a state from soliciting, receiving, or expending any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of administering a federal election. For example, the bill prohibits the use of these payments or donations for programs related to voter education, outreach, and registration. The prohibition shall not apply to a state's acceptance and use of a private entity's donation of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, 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 ``Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECEIPT OR USE OF FUNDS OR CERTAIN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES. (a) Requirements.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. 304. PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECEIPT OR USE OF FUNDS OR CERTAIN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION. ``(a) In General.--A State may not solicit, receive, or expend any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of the administration of an election for Federal office, including any programs with respect to voter education, voter outreach, and voter registration. ``(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec. 304. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities for election administration.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding election for Federal office. <all>

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, 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 ``Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECEIPT OR USE OF FUNDS OR CERTAIN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES. (a) Requirements.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECEIPT OR USE OF FUNDS OR CERTAIN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION. ``(a) In General.--A State may not solicit, receive, or expend any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of the administration of an election for Federal office, including any programs with respect to voter education, voter outreach, and voter registration. ``(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec. 304. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities for election administration.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding election for Federal office. <all>

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, 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 ``Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECEIPT OR USE OF FUNDS OR CERTAIN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES. (a) Requirements.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. 304. PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECEIPT OR USE OF FUNDS OR CERTAIN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION. ``(a) In General.--A State may not solicit, receive, or expend any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of the administration of an election for Federal office, including any programs with respect to voter education, voter outreach, and voter registration. ``(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec. 304. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities for election administration.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding election for Federal office. <all>

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, 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 ``Protect American Election Administration Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECEIPT OR USE OF FUNDS OR CERTAIN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES. (a) Requirements.--Title III of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21081 et seq.) is amended-- (1) by redesignating sections 304 and 305 as sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after section 303 the following new section: ``SEC. 304. PROHIBITION AGAINST THE RECEIPT OR USE OF FUNDS OR CERTAIN DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE ENTITIES FOR ELECTION ADMINISTRATION. ``(a) In General.--A State may not solicit, receive, or expend any payment or donation of funds, property, or personal services from a private entity for the purpose of the administration of an election for Federal office, including any programs with respect to voter education, voter outreach, and voter registration. ``(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec. 304. Prohibition against the receipt or use of funds or certain donations from private entities for election administration.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2022 and each succeeding election for Federal office. <all>

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit a State from receiving or using funds or certain donations from private entities for the administration of an election for Federal office, and for other purposes. ``(b) Exception.--This section shall not apply with respect to the acceptance and use by a State of a donation from a private entity of space to be used for a polling place or an early voting site in the State.''. (b) Conforming Amendment Relating to Enforcement.--Section 401 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21111) is amended by striking ``and 303'' and inserting ``303, and 304''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents of such Act is amended-- (1) by redesignating the items relating to sections 304 and 305 as relating to sections 305 and 306, respectively; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 303 the following new item: ``Sec.

H.R.118

Science, Technology, Communications

Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit a report describing the policies and procedures developed to coordinate the disclosure of cyber vulnerabilities. The report shall describe instances when these policies and procedures were used to disclose cyber vulnerabilities in the previous year. Further, the report shall mention the degree to which the disclosed information was acted upon by stakeholders.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, 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 ``Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CYBER VULNERABILITIES. (a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)). To the extent possible, such report shall include an annex with information on instances in which such policies and procedures were used to disclose cyber vulnerabilities in the year prior to the date such report is required and, where available, information on the degree to which such information was acted upon by industry and other stakeholders. Such report may also contain a description of how the Secretary is working with other Federal entities and critical infrastructure owners and operators to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities. (b) Form.--The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. <all>

Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes.

Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act

Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila

D

TX

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit a report describing the policies and procedures developed to coordinate the disclosure of cyber vulnerabilities. The report shall describe instances when these policies and procedures were used to disclose cyber vulnerabilities in the previous year. Further, the report shall mention the degree to which the disclosed information was acted upon by stakeholders.

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, 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 ``Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CYBER VULNERABILITIES. (a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)). To the extent possible, such report shall include an annex with information on instances in which such policies and procedures were used to disclose cyber vulnerabilities in the year prior to the date such report is required and, where available, information on the degree to which such information was acted upon by industry and other stakeholders. Such report may also contain a description of how the Secretary is working with other Federal entities and critical infrastructure owners and operators to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities. (b) Form.--The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, 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 ``Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CYBER VULNERABILITIES. (a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)). To the extent possible, such report shall include an annex with information on instances in which such policies and procedures were used to disclose cyber vulnerabilities in the year prior to the date such report is required and, where available, information on the degree to which such information was acted upon by industry and other stakeholders. Such report may also contain a description of how the Secretary is working with other Federal entities and critical infrastructure owners and operators to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities. (b) Form.--The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, 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 ``Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CYBER VULNERABILITIES. (a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)). To the extent possible, such report shall include an annex with information on instances in which such policies and procedures were used to disclose cyber vulnerabilities in the year prior to the date such report is required and, where available, information on the degree to which such information was acted upon by industry and other stakeholders. Such report may also contain a description of how the Secretary is working with other Federal entities and critical infrastructure owners and operators to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities. (b) Form.--The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, 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 ``Cyber Vulnerability Disclosure Reporting Act''. SEC. 2. REPORT ON CYBER VULNERABILITIES. (a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)). To the extent possible, such report shall include an annex with information on instances in which such policies and procedures were used to disclose cyber vulnerabilities in the year prior to the date such report is required and, where available, information on the degree to which such information was acted upon by industry and other stakeholders. Such report may also contain a description of how the Secretary is working with other Federal entities and critical infrastructure owners and operators to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities. (b) Form.--The report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. <all>

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes. a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)).

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes. a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)).

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes. a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)).

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes. a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)).

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes. a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)).

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes. a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)).

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes. a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)).

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes. a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)).

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes. a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)).

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report on cyber vulnerability disclosures, and for other purposes. a) Report.--Not later than 240 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that contains a description of the policies and procedures developed for coordinating cyber vulnerability disclosures, in accordance with section 2209(m) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659(m)).

S.4468

Health

Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022 This bill requires various activities to improve diagnostic safety and quality in health care. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must convene an expert panel to make recommendations about the data needed to accelerate diagnostic safety and quality research. In convening the panel, HHS must coordinate with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and other HHS components. HHS must also establish an interagency council to develop a strategic plan and recommendations to improve diagnosis in health care. In addition, AHRQ must (1) establish a quality improvement program related to diagnostic errors that includes dissemination of evidence-based strategies to improve diagnostic quality, safety, and health-care value; and (2) seek to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study disparities in diagnostic safety and quality. The bill also allows specified grants provided by AHRQ and by the National Institutes of Health to be used for diagnostic safety and quality research.

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, 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 ``Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. RESEARCH PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSTIC SAFETY AND QUALITY. Part B of title IX of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 918. RESEARCH PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSTIC SAFETY AND QUALITY. ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a comprehensive program of research and quality improvement to-- ``(1) assess and understand diagnostic errors, including diagnostic delays, and how to eliminate common failures in the diagnostic process that lead to significant patient harm; and ``(2) identify, develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based strategies and best practices for improving diagnostic quality, safety, and health care value. ``(b) Activities.--The program established under subsection (a) shall include the following: ``(1) Continuum of research.--A portfolio of conducted and supported activities that is consistent with the general, research, implementation, and dissemination activities of the Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, as described in section 933, including-- ``(A) investigator-initiated research to assess diagnostic errors and identify improved methods to prevent errors and the harm they cause; ``(B) translation and synthesis of research findings and development of tools for implementing prevention strategies into practice; ``(C) implementation research to refine evidence- based tools for improving diagnostic processes and effectively integrate these solutions into practice; and ``(D) dissemination to promote implementation of effective methods, strategies and tools for wide-scale improvement. ``(2) Research centers of diagnostic excellence.-- Consistent with section 911(b), such Centers shall link research directly with clinical practice in geographically diverse locations throughout the United States, and may include-- ``(A) academic medical and institutional research centers that combine demonstrated multidisciplinary expertise in diagnostic outcomes or quality improvement research with linkages directly or through national, state or local stakeholder partner organizations to relevant sites of care; and ``(B) provider-based research networks, including plan, facility, or delivery system sites of care (especially primary care), that can evaluate outcomes and evaluate and promote quality improvement approaches. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). ``(4) Stakeholder engagement.--The Director shall identify and enter into a supporting agreement (grant or contract) with a nonprofit entity that convenes a coalition of diverse health care stakeholders for the purpose of-- ``(A) raising attention to diagnostic safety and quality concerns; ``(B) facilitating learning, adoption and spread of effective quality improvement interventions; and ``(C) catalyzing novel actions by individual member organizations to reduce harms from diagnostic error and improve patient outcomes. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, and $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. ``(2) Reservation.--Of the amount appropriated under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year, $700,000 shall be allocated to carrying out the purpose described in subsection (b)(4). ``(3) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended.''. SEC. 3. FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING GRANTS. (a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. (b) AHRQ Programs.--Section 902(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. SEC. 4. QUALITY MEASURE DEVELOPMENT. Section 931(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b- 31(c)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) diagnostic safety and quality;''. SEC. 5. DATA FOR RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT. Section 937(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b- 37(f)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; and (2) adding at the end the following: ``(2) Consultation with expert panel.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary, in coordination with the Director, the Director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, and the National Library of Medicine, shall convene an expert panel to consider and make recommendations regarding the types, sources, and availability of data needed to accelerate diagnostic safety and quality research, training, and measure development as specified in section 918, including data related to racial, ethnic, and language attributes; gender, age, geography, and socioeconomic conditions; the specificity, interoperability, and socio-technical aspects of electronic vocabularies and ontologies related to presenting symptoms and diagnostic certainty; and the development and use of symptom-based clinical registries. Such panel shall consider enhanced data capabilities that are necessary to support both research and improvement of diagnostic safety and quality.''. SEC. 6. INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON IMPROVING DIAGNOSIS IN HEALTH CARE. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish within the Office of the Secretary an interagency council to be known as the Interagency Council on Improving Diagnosis in Health Care (referred to in this section as the ``Council''). (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Council shall be the following: (1) Enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care through-- (A) the establishment and support of a broad base of scientific research; (B) the dissemination and implementation of the results of such research; and (C) the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices. (2) Identify and eliminate systemic barriers to supporting research in improving diagnosis in health care. (3) Identify knowledge gaps, research and data needs, and opportunities congruent with agency missions to strengthen the clinical and translational research pipeline to improve diagnostic safety and quality, including potential collaborative research initiatives among 2 or more agencies, offices, institutes, or centers within the Department of Health and Human Services or other Federal agencies or offices. (c) Membership.-- (1) Chairperson.--The Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (or the Director's designee) shall be the Chairperson of the Council. (2) Members.-- (A) In general.--In addition to the Chairperson, the Council shall be comprised of the following: (i) At least 1 designee from each of the following, appointed by the head of the applicable department or agency: (I) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (II) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (III) The Department of Veterans Affairs. (IV) The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program of the Department of Defense. (V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (ii) Designees from the National Institutes of Health, including a least 1 designee from each of the following: (I) The National Cancer Institute. (II) The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. (III) The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (IV) The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (V) The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (VI) The National Library of Medicine. (VII) The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. (VIII) The National Institute of Nursing Research. (IX) The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (iii) Designees from such other national research institutes and national centers as may be appropriate, as determined by the Director of the National Institutes of Health. (B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. (C) Designation.--A person appointed to the Council as a designee shall be a senior official or employee of the department or agency whose responsibilities and subject matter expertise are relevant to the Council's objectives listed in subsection (b), as determined by the designating official. (d) Strategic Plan; Reports.-- (1) Strategic federal plan to improve diagnosis in health care.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Council shall develop, submit to the Secretary and Congress, and make publicly available a strategic plan, to be known as the Strategic Federal Plan to Improve Diagnosis, that, consistent with the objectives listed in subsection (b)-- (A) identifies coordinated opportunities to enhance scientific research and reduce systemic barriers in order to improve diagnosis in health care; and (B) includes legislative and administrative policy recommendations, including opportunities to remove barriers to, and enhance, inter-agency coordination in the planning, conduct, and funding of, such research. (2) Reports to congress.--Not later than July 31 of every odd-numbered year beginning with the first such year after the date of submission of the first Strategic Federal Plan to Improve Diagnosis under paragraph (1), the Council shall prepare, submit to the Secretary and Congress, and make publicly available an updated Strategic Federal Plan to Improve Diagnosis that includes-- (A) such updates as the Council determines to be appropriate; (B) information on the overall progress of the Federal Government in reducing barriers to research on, and supporting projects to improve, diagnosis in health care; and (C) legislative and administrative policy recommendations, including addressing any needs for greater legislative authority to meet the objectives listed in subsection (b). (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. SEC. 7. NATIONAL ACADEMIES REPORT. (a) In General.--The Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality shall seek to enter into a contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which such National Academies conducts a study and issues a report on disparities in diagnostic safety and quality that-- (1) identifies what is known about the burden and causes of such disparities, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, age, gender, geography, language proficiency, and intersectional interactions; and (2) includes recommendations on specific actions that policymakers, researchers, clinicians, and other stakeholders can take to eliminate such burdens. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended. <all>

Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022

A bill to improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes.

Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris

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MD

This bill requires various activities to improve diagnostic safety and quality in health care. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must convene an expert panel to make recommendations about the data needed to accelerate diagnostic safety and quality research. In convening the panel, HHS must coordinate with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and other HHS components. HHS must also establish an interagency council to develop a strategic plan and recommendations to improve diagnosis in health care. In addition, AHRQ must (1) establish a quality improvement program related to diagnostic errors that includes dissemination of evidence-based strategies to improve diagnostic quality, safety, and health-care value; and (2) seek to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study disparities in diagnostic safety and quality. The bill also allows specified grants provided by AHRQ and by the National Institutes of Health to be used for diagnostic safety and quality research.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 299b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 918. RESEARCH PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSTIC SAFETY AND QUALITY. ``(b) Activities.--The program established under subsection (a) shall include the following: ``(1) Continuum of research.--A portfolio of conducted and supported activities that is consistent with the general, research, implementation, and dissemination activities of the Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, as described in section 933, including-- ``(A) investigator-initiated research to assess diagnostic errors and identify improved methods to prevent errors and the harm they cause; ``(B) translation and synthesis of research findings and development of tools for implementing prevention strategies into practice; ``(C) implementation research to refine evidence- based tools for improving diagnostic processes and effectively integrate these solutions into practice; and ``(D) dissemination to promote implementation of effective methods, strategies and tools for wide-scale improvement. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, and $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. 3. FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING GRANTS. (b) AHRQ Programs.--Section 902(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. 4. QUALITY MEASURE DEVELOPMENT. 5. DATA FOR RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT. INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON IMPROVING DIAGNOSIS IN HEALTH CARE. (c) Membership.-- (1) Chairperson.--The Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (or the Director's designee) shall be the Chairperson of the Council. (II) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (III) The Department of Veterans Affairs. (V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (VI) The National Library of Medicine. (VII) The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. (B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. (d) Strategic Plan; Reports.-- (1) Strategic federal plan to improve diagnosis in health care.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Council shall develop, submit to the Secretary and Congress, and make publicly available a strategic plan, to be known as the Strategic Federal Plan to Improve Diagnosis, that, consistent with the objectives listed in subsection (b)-- (A) identifies coordinated opportunities to enhance scientific research and reduce systemic barriers in order to improve diagnosis in health care; and (B) includes legislative and administrative policy recommendations, including opportunities to remove barriers to, and enhance, inter-agency coordination in the planning, conduct, and funding of, such research. SEC. NATIONAL ACADEMIES REPORT.

SHORT TITLE. 2. 299b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 918. RESEARCH PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSTIC SAFETY AND QUALITY. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, and $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. 3. FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING GRANTS. (b) AHRQ Programs.--Section 902(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 4. QUALITY MEASURE DEVELOPMENT. 5. DATA FOR RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT. INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON IMPROVING DIAGNOSIS IN HEALTH CARE. (c) Membership.-- (1) Chairperson.--The Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (or the Director's designee) shall be the Chairperson of the Council. (II) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (III) The Department of Veterans Affairs. (V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (VI) The National Library of Medicine. (VII) The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. (B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. (d) Strategic Plan; Reports.-- (1) Strategic federal plan to improve diagnosis in health care.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Council shall develop, submit to the Secretary and Congress, and make publicly available a strategic plan, to be known as the Strategic Federal Plan to Improve Diagnosis, that, consistent with the objectives listed in subsection (b)-- (A) identifies coordinated opportunities to enhance scientific research and reduce systemic barriers in order to improve diagnosis in health care; and (B) includes legislative and administrative policy recommendations, including opportunities to remove barriers to, and enhance, inter-agency coordination in the planning, conduct, and funding of, such research. SEC.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. 299b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 918. RESEARCH PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSTIC SAFETY AND QUALITY. ``(b) Activities.--The program established under subsection (a) shall include the following: ``(1) Continuum of research.--A portfolio of conducted and supported activities that is consistent with the general, research, implementation, and dissemination activities of the Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, as described in section 933, including-- ``(A) investigator-initiated research to assess diagnostic errors and identify improved methods to prevent errors and the harm they cause; ``(B) translation and synthesis of research findings and development of tools for implementing prevention strategies into practice; ``(C) implementation research to refine evidence- based tools for improving diagnostic processes and effectively integrate these solutions into practice; and ``(D) dissemination to promote implementation of effective methods, strategies and tools for wide-scale improvement. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). ``(4) Stakeholder engagement.--The Director shall identify and enter into a supporting agreement (grant or contract) with a nonprofit entity that convenes a coalition of diverse health care stakeholders for the purpose of-- ``(A) raising attention to diagnostic safety and quality concerns; ``(B) facilitating learning, adoption and spread of effective quality improvement interventions; and ``(C) catalyzing novel actions by individual member organizations to reduce harms from diagnostic error and improve patient outcomes. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, and $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. ``(3) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended.''. 3. FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING GRANTS. (b) AHRQ Programs.--Section 902(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. 4. QUALITY MEASURE DEVELOPMENT. 5. DATA FOR RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT. Such panel shall consider enhanced data capabilities that are necessary to support both research and improvement of diagnostic safety and quality.''. 6. INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON IMPROVING DIAGNOSIS IN HEALTH CARE. (c) Membership.-- (1) Chairperson.--The Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (or the Director's designee) shall be the Chairperson of the Council. (II) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (III) The Department of Veterans Affairs. (IV) The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program of the Department of Defense. (V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (II) The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. (III) The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (VI) The National Library of Medicine. (VII) The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. (IX) The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. (C) Designation.--A person appointed to the Council as a designee shall be a senior official or employee of the department or agency whose responsibilities and subject matter expertise are relevant to the Council's objectives listed in subsection (b), as determined by the designating official. (d) Strategic Plan; Reports.-- (1) Strategic federal plan to improve diagnosis in health care.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Council shall develop, submit to the Secretary and Congress, and make publicly available a strategic plan, to be known as the Strategic Federal Plan to Improve Diagnosis, that, consistent with the objectives listed in subsection (b)-- (A) identifies coordinated opportunities to enhance scientific research and reduce systemic barriers in order to improve diagnosis in health care; and (B) includes legislative and administrative policy recommendations, including opportunities to remove barriers to, and enhance, inter-agency coordination in the planning, conduct, and funding of, such research. SEC. 7. NATIONAL ACADEMIES REPORT.

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, 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. 299b et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 918. RESEARCH PROGRAM TO IMPROVE DIAGNOSTIC SAFETY AND QUALITY. ``(b) Activities.--The program established under subsection (a) shall include the following: ``(1) Continuum of research.--A portfolio of conducted and supported activities that is consistent with the general, research, implementation, and dissemination activities of the Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, as described in section 933, including-- ``(A) investigator-initiated research to assess diagnostic errors and identify improved methods to prevent errors and the harm they cause; ``(B) translation and synthesis of research findings and development of tools for implementing prevention strategies into practice; ``(C) implementation research to refine evidence- based tools for improving diagnostic processes and effectively integrate these solutions into practice; and ``(D) dissemination to promote implementation of effective methods, strategies and tools for wide-scale improvement. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). ``(4) Stakeholder engagement.--The Director shall identify and enter into a supporting agreement (grant or contract) with a nonprofit entity that convenes a coalition of diverse health care stakeholders for the purpose of-- ``(A) raising attention to diagnostic safety and quality concerns; ``(B) facilitating learning, adoption and spread of effective quality improvement interventions; and ``(C) catalyzing novel actions by individual member organizations to reduce harms from diagnostic error and improve patient outcomes. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, and $35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. ``(3) Availability.--Amounts appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended.''. 3. FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINING GRANTS. (b) AHRQ Programs.--Section 902(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. 4. QUALITY MEASURE DEVELOPMENT. 5. DATA FOR RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENT. 299b- 37(f)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; and (2) adding at the end the following: ``(2) Consultation with expert panel.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary, in coordination with the Director, the Director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, and the National Library of Medicine, shall convene an expert panel to consider and make recommendations regarding the types, sources, and availability of data needed to accelerate diagnostic safety and quality research, training, and measure development as specified in section 918, including data related to racial, ethnic, and language attributes; gender, age, geography, and socioeconomic conditions; the specificity, interoperability, and socio-technical aspects of electronic vocabularies and ontologies related to presenting symptoms and diagnostic certainty; and the development and use of symptom-based clinical registries. Such panel shall consider enhanced data capabilities that are necessary to support both research and improvement of diagnostic safety and quality.''. 6. INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON IMPROVING DIAGNOSIS IN HEALTH CARE. (c) Membership.-- (1) Chairperson.--The Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (or the Director's designee) shall be the Chairperson of the Council. (II) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (III) The Department of Veterans Affairs. (IV) The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program of the Department of Defense. (V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (II) The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. (III) The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (IV) The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. (V) The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (VI) The National Library of Medicine. (VII) The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. (IX) The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. (B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. (C) Designation.--A person appointed to the Council as a designee shall be a senior official or employee of the department or agency whose responsibilities and subject matter expertise are relevant to the Council's objectives listed in subsection (b), as determined by the designating official. (d) Strategic Plan; Reports.-- (1) Strategic federal plan to improve diagnosis in health care.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Council shall develop, submit to the Secretary and Congress, and make publicly available a strategic plan, to be known as the Strategic Federal Plan to Improve Diagnosis, that, consistent with the objectives listed in subsection (b)-- (A) identifies coordinated opportunities to enhance scientific research and reduce systemic barriers in order to improve diagnosis in health care; and (B) includes legislative and administrative policy recommendations, including opportunities to remove barriers to, and enhance, inter-agency coordination in the planning, conduct, and funding of, such research. SEC. 7. NATIONAL ACADEMIES REPORT.

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a comprehensive program of research and quality improvement to-- ``(1) assess and understand diagnostic errors, including diagnostic delays, and how to eliminate common failures in the diagnostic process that lead to significant patient harm; and ``(2) identify, develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based strategies and best practices for improving diagnostic quality, safety, and health care value. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. (b) AHRQ Programs.--Section 902(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. Section 931(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b- 31(c)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) diagnostic safety and quality;''. Such panel shall consider enhanced data capabilities that are necessary to support both research and improvement of diagnostic safety and quality.''. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish within the Office of the Secretary an interagency council to be known as the Interagency Council on Improving Diagnosis in Health Care (referred to in this section as the ``Council''). (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Council shall be the following: (1) Enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care through-- (A) the establishment and support of a broad base of scientific research; (B) the dissemination and implementation of the results of such research; and (C) the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices. ( V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (ii) Designees from the National Institutes of Health, including a least 1 designee from each of the following: (I) The National Cancer Institute. ( III) The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. ( B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. NATIONAL ACADEMIES REPORT. (

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a comprehensive program of research and quality improvement to-- ``(1) assess and understand diagnostic errors, including diagnostic delays, and how to eliminate common failures in the diagnostic process that lead to significant patient harm; and ``(2) identify, develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based strategies and best practices for improving diagnostic quality, safety, and health care value. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. ( 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. Section 931(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b- 31(c)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) diagnostic safety and quality;''. (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Council shall be the following: (1) Enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care through-- (A) the establishment and support of a broad base of scientific research; (B) the dissemination and implementation of the results of such research; and (C) the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices. ( 2) Identify and eliminate systemic barriers to supporting research in improving diagnosis in health care. ( V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. ( VIII) The National Institute of Nursing Research. ( (B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. ( C) Designation.--A person appointed to the Council as a designee shall be a senior official or employee of the department or agency whose responsibilities and subject matter expertise are relevant to the Council's objectives listed in subsection (b), as determined by the designating official. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended.

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a comprehensive program of research and quality improvement to-- ``(1) assess and understand diagnostic errors, including diagnostic delays, and how to eliminate common failures in the diagnostic process that lead to significant patient harm; and ``(2) identify, develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based strategies and best practices for improving diagnostic quality, safety, and health care value. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. ( 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. Section 931(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b- 31(c)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) diagnostic safety and quality;''. (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Council shall be the following: (1) Enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care through-- (A) the establishment and support of a broad base of scientific research; (B) the dissemination and implementation of the results of such research; and (C) the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices. ( 2) Identify and eliminate systemic barriers to supporting research in improving diagnosis in health care. ( V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. ( VIII) The National Institute of Nursing Research. ( (B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. ( C) Designation.--A person appointed to the Council as a designee shall be a senior official or employee of the department or agency whose responsibilities and subject matter expertise are relevant to the Council's objectives listed in subsection (b), as determined by the designating official. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended.

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a comprehensive program of research and quality improvement to-- ``(1) assess and understand diagnostic errors, including diagnostic delays, and how to eliminate common failures in the diagnostic process that lead to significant patient harm; and ``(2) identify, develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based strategies and best practices for improving diagnostic quality, safety, and health care value. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. (b) AHRQ Programs.--Section 902(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. Section 931(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b- 31(c)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) diagnostic safety and quality;''. Such panel shall consider enhanced data capabilities that are necessary to support both research and improvement of diagnostic safety and quality.''. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish within the Office of the Secretary an interagency council to be known as the Interagency Council on Improving Diagnosis in Health Care (referred to in this section as the ``Council''). (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Council shall be the following: (1) Enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care through-- (A) the establishment and support of a broad base of scientific research; (B) the dissemination and implementation of the results of such research; and (C) the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices. ( V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (ii) Designees from the National Institutes of Health, including a least 1 designee from each of the following: (I) The National Cancer Institute. ( III) The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. ( B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. NATIONAL ACADEMIES REPORT. (

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a comprehensive program of research and quality improvement to-- ``(1) assess and understand diagnostic errors, including diagnostic delays, and how to eliminate common failures in the diagnostic process that lead to significant patient harm; and ``(2) identify, develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based strategies and best practices for improving diagnostic quality, safety, and health care value. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. ( 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. Section 931(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b- 31(c)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) diagnostic safety and quality;''. (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Council shall be the following: (1) Enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care through-- (A) the establishment and support of a broad base of scientific research; (B) the dissemination and implementation of the results of such research; and (C) the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices. ( 2) Identify and eliminate systemic barriers to supporting research in improving diagnosis in health care. ( V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. ( VIII) The National Institute of Nursing Research. ( (B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. ( C) Designation.--A person appointed to the Council as a designee shall be a senior official or employee of the department or agency whose responsibilities and subject matter expertise are relevant to the Council's objectives listed in subsection (b), as determined by the designating official. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended.

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a comprehensive program of research and quality improvement to-- ``(1) assess and understand diagnostic errors, including diagnostic delays, and how to eliminate common failures in the diagnostic process that lead to significant patient harm; and ``(2) identify, develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based strategies and best practices for improving diagnostic quality, safety, and health care value. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. (b) AHRQ Programs.--Section 902(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. Section 931(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b- 31(c)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) diagnostic safety and quality;''. Such panel shall consider enhanced data capabilities that are necessary to support both research and improvement of diagnostic safety and quality.''. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish within the Office of the Secretary an interagency council to be known as the Interagency Council on Improving Diagnosis in Health Care (referred to in this section as the ``Council''). (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Council shall be the following: (1) Enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care through-- (A) the establishment and support of a broad base of scientific research; (B) the dissemination and implementation of the results of such research; and (C) the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices. ( V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (ii) Designees from the National Institutes of Health, including a least 1 designee from each of the following: (I) The National Cancer Institute. ( III) The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. ( B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. NATIONAL ACADEMIES REPORT. (

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a comprehensive program of research and quality improvement to-- ``(1) assess and understand diagnostic errors, including diagnostic delays, and how to eliminate common failures in the diagnostic process that lead to significant patient harm; and ``(2) identify, develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based strategies and best practices for improving diagnostic quality, safety, and health care value. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. ( 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. Section 931(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b- 31(c)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) diagnostic safety and quality;''. (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Council shall be the following: (1) Enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care through-- (A) the establishment and support of a broad base of scientific research; (B) the dissemination and implementation of the results of such research; and (C) the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices. ( 2) Identify and eliminate systemic barriers to supporting research in improving diagnosis in health care. ( V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. ( VIII) The National Institute of Nursing Research. ( (B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. ( C) Designation.--A person appointed to the Council as a designee shall be a senior official or employee of the department or agency whose responsibilities and subject matter expertise are relevant to the Council's objectives listed in subsection (b), as determined by the designating official. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended.

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--The Director shall establish a comprehensive program of research and quality improvement to-- ``(1) assess and understand diagnostic errors, including diagnostic delays, and how to eliminate common failures in the diagnostic process that lead to significant patient harm; and ``(2) identify, develop, implement, and disseminate evidence-based strategies and best practices for improving diagnostic quality, safety, and health care value. ``(3) Financial assistance.--The Director may provide financial assistance to assist in meeting the costs of planning and establishing new centers, as well as operating existing and new centers, pursuant to section 902(c). a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. (b) AHRQ Programs.--Section 902(b)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299a(b)(1)) is amended-- (1) by inserting ``and diagnostic safety and quality'' after ``subsection (a)''; and (2) by striking ``under section 487(d)(3)'' and inserting ``for purposes of carrying out section 487''. Section 931(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 299b- 31(c)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) diagnostic safety and quality;''. Such panel shall consider enhanced data capabilities that are necessary to support both research and improvement of diagnostic safety and quality.''. a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish within the Office of the Secretary an interagency council to be known as the Interagency Council on Improving Diagnosis in Health Care (referred to in this section as the ``Council''). (b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Council shall be the following: (1) Enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care through-- (A) the establishment and support of a broad base of scientific research; (B) the dissemination and implementation of the results of such research; and (C) the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices. ( V) The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (ii) Designees from the National Institutes of Health, including a least 1 designee from each of the following: (I) The National Cancer Institute. ( III) The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. ( B) Additional members.--In addition to the designees under subparagraph (A), the Council may include such other designees from Federal departments or agencies as the Chairperson of the Council deems appropriate. ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. NATIONAL ACADEMIES REPORT. (

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. ( b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Council shall be the following: (1) Enhance the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care through-- (A) the establishment and support of a broad base of scientific research; (B) the dissemination and implementation of the results of such research; and (C) the promotion of improvements in clinical and health system practices. ( ( C) Designation.--A person appointed to the Council as a designee shall be a senior official or employee of the department or agency whose responsibilities and subject matter expertise are relevant to the Council's objectives listed in subsection (b), as determined by the designating official. ( b) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until expended.

To improve the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of diagnosis in health care, and for other purposes. a) Ruth Kirschstein Awards.--Section 487(a) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) For purposes of the program under this subsection, biomedical and behavioral research includes diagnostic safety and quality research.''. ( 299b- 31(c)(2)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (J) as subparagraphs (C) through (K), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) diagnostic safety and quality;''. ii) Designees from the National Institutes of Health, including a least 1 designee from each of the following: (I) The National Cancer Institute. ( ( (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027. NATIONAL ACADEMIES REPORT. (

S.4581

Education

Second Chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act This bill makes changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Among other changes, the bill (1) allows a borrower who obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan and has been employed full-time in public service (beginning on or after January 1, 1994) for 10 years or more to receive loan forgiveness under the PSLF program; (2) provides additional relevant definitions, including to specify that full-time employment is at least 30 hours a week; and (3) allows an eligible teacher to use the same teaching service to qualify for both the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program and the PSLF program.

To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, 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 ``Second Chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) The public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)) was created in 2007 to attract individuals to public service by forgiving an individual's Federal loans under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.; 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.) after 10 years of employment in areas of national need. (2) These public service careers, which include employment in military, emergency management, government, public safety, law enforcement, public health, education, child care, social work, services for individuals with disabilities, services for the elderly, public interest legal services, and library sciences, pay substantially less than similar careers in the private sector. (3) The public sector also repeatedly experiences workforce shortages, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. (4) An undergraduate degree, certification, or advanced degree is a prerequisite to enter or advance in these public service careers. Yet, research suggests that the prospect of several decades of student loan payments often deters individuals from pursuing careers in public service. (5) The public service loan forgiveness program has substantially failed. In 2018, 99 percent of the borrowers who applied for relief under the program were denied due to improper type of loans, employment, or repayment plan, or the number of payments that they had made. (6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. They also found that servicers repeatedly steered borrowers away from public service loan forgiveness into higher monthly payments and into deferment and forbearances. (7) This has caused millions of public servants irreparable economic harm, including preventing them from buying a home, opening a small business, starting a family, or retiring, because of their student debt. (8) Despite the recent actions of President Biden's administration to improve the public service loan forgiveness program, these actions are limited and will not fully atone for the repeated, pervasive, and systemic actions by Federal student loan servicers to prevent public servants from fully benefitting from this program. SEC. 3. MAKING FORGIVENESS ATTAINABLE FOR PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS. Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall cancel the balance of interest and principal due, in accordance with paragraph (2), on any eligible Federal Direct Loan not in default for a borrower who-- ``(A) obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan; and ``(B) has been employed full-time in public service, beginning on or after January 1, 1994, for a total period of 10 years or more after the date on which the first eligible Federal Direct Loan was obtained.''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Special rules relating to employment.--For purposes of this subsection, volunteer service as an AmeriCorps or Peace Corps volunteer, as described in subclause (III) or (IV) of paragraph (5)(C)(i), shall be deemed to be employment. ``(4) Special rule for certain loans and borrowers.-- ``(A) Parent plus loans.--In the case of a borrower of an eligible Federal Direct Loan that is on behalf of a student, any public service employment required under this subsection may be completed by the borrower or by the student on whose behalf the loan was made. ``(B) Special rules for federal direct consolidation loans.-- ``(i) In general.--A borrower who has obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan that is a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that includes a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B or part E shall receive credit under paragraph (1) for any years of full-time employment in public service that occurred while the borrower had a component loan of the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(ii) Special rules for joint borrowers.-- The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection.''; and (4) by striking paragraph (5), as redesignated by paragraph (2), and inserting the following: ``(5) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Eligible federal direct loan.--The term `eligible Federal Direct Loan' means a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan (including such loan made on behalf of a student), or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(B) Full-time.--The term `full-time', when used with respect to employment in public service, means working in public service employment in one or more jobs for a total of-- ``(i) not less than 30 hours a week; ``(ii) in the case of any form of educational public service employment that is under a contract for not less than 8 months, not less than 30 hours per week during the contract period; or ``(iii) in the case of employment as an adjunct, contingent, or part-time faculty member, teacher, or lecturer who is paid solely for the credit hours taught at an institution of higher education, the equivalent of 30 hours per week determined by multiplying each credit or contract hour taught per week by 3.35. ``(C) Public service.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `public service' means-- ``(I) employment with a qualifying employer described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (D); ``(II) employment with a qualifying employer described in subparagraph (D)(iii) that-- ``(aa) provides direct services to the public through its employees; and ``(bb) has devoted a majority of its full-time equivalent employees to working in not less than 1 of the following areas: ``(AA) Early childhood education programs. ``(BB) Emergency management. ``(CC) Law enforcement. ``(DD) Military service. ``(EE) Other school-based services. ``(FF) Public education (including higher education). ``(GG) Public health. ``(HH) Public interest law services. ``(II) Public library services. ``(JJ) Public safety. ``(KK) Public services for individuals with disabilities or public services for the elderly. ``(LL) School library services; ``(III) satisfactory service as a Peace Corps volunteer in accordance with section 5 of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2504); or ``(IV) successful service as a participant in a position described in section 123 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12573). ``(ii) Additional definitions.--For purposes of clause (i): ``(I) Emergency management services.--The term `emergency management services' means services that help remediate, lessen, or eliminate the effects or potential effects of emergencies that threaten human life or health or real property. ``(II) Law enforcement.--The term `law enforcement' means services performed by an employee of a public service organization that is publicly funded and whose principal activities pertain to crime prevention, control or reduction of crime, or the enforcement of criminal law. ``(III) Military service.--The term `military service' means providing service to or on behalf of members, veterans, or the families or survivors of members or veterans of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, that is provided to a person because of the person's status in the Armed Forces or National Guard. ``(IV) Other school-based services.--The term `other school-based services' means an employee of a State, or of any political division of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit organization, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through grade 12 in any of the following occupational specialties: ``(aa) Paraprofessional services, including paraeducator services. ``(bb) Clerical and administrative services. ``(cc) Transportation services. ``(dd) Food and nutrition services. ``(ee) Custodial and maintenance services. ``(ff) Security services. ``(gg) Health and student services. ``(hh) Technical services. ``(ii) Skilled trades. ``(V) Public education.--The term `public education' means-- ``(aa) the provision of educational enrichment or support to students in a school or a school-like setting, including teaching; and ``(bb) teaching as a full- time faculty member at a Tribal College or University, as defined in section 316(b), and other faculty teaching in high- needs subject areas or areas of shortage (including nurse faculty, foreign language faculty, and part-time faculty at community colleges), as determined by the Secretary. ``(VI) The term `public health' means-- ``(aa) services provided by physicians, nurses (including nurses in a clinical setting), and nurse practitioners; and ``(bb) services provided by health care practitioner occupations, health care support occupations, and counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialist occupations, as those terms are defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ``(VII) The term `public interest law' means legal services or legal advocacy provided by a nonprofit organization, but excludes services provided by individuals who are registered lobbyists at the Federal, State, or local level. ``(VIII) The term `public library services' means the operation of public libraries or services that support their operation. ``(IX) The term `public safety services' means services that seek to prevent the need for emergency management services. ``(X) The term `public services for individuals with disabilities' means services performed for, or to assist, individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102)) that is provided to an individual because of the individual's status as an individual with a disability. ``(XI) The term `public service for the elderly' means services that are provided to individuals who are aged 59.5 years or older and that are provided to an individual because of the individual's status as an individual of that age, including services related to retirement plans, pensions, social security, retiree health plans, or Medicaid. ``(XII) The term `school library services' means the operations of school libraries or services that support their operation. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''. SEC. 4. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS. The Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 428J(g)(2) (20 U.S.C. 1078-10(g)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B); (2) in paragraph (7) of section 455(m) (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)), as amended by section 3(2), by striking ``both this subsection and section 428J, 428K, 428L, or 460'' and inserting ``both this subsection and section 428K or 428L''; and (3) in section 460(g)(2) (20 U.S.C. 1087j(g)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B). <all>

Second Chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act

A bill to improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes.

Second Chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act

Sen. Menendez, Robert

D

NJ

This bill makes changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Among other changes, the bill (1) allows a borrower who obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan and has been employed full-time in public service (beginning on or after January 1, 1994) for 10 years or more to receive loan forgiveness under the PSLF program; (2) provides additional relevant definitions, including to specify that full-time employment is at least 30 hours a week; and (3) allows an eligible teacher to use the same teaching service to qualify for both the Teacher Loan Forgiveness program and the PSLF program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. 1071 et seq. ; 20 U.S.C. after 10 years of employment in areas of national need. In 2018, 99 percent of the borrowers who applied for relief under the program were denied due to improper type of loans, employment, or repayment plan, or the number of payments that they had made. 3. Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ''; and (4) by striking paragraph (5), as redesignated by paragraph (2), and inserting the following: ``(5) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Eligible federal direct loan.--The term `eligible Federal Direct Loan' means a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan (including such loan made on behalf of a student), or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(B) Full-time.--The term `full-time', when used with respect to employment in public service, means working in public service employment in one or more jobs for a total of-- ``(i) not less than 30 hours a week; ``(ii) in the case of any form of educational public service employment that is under a contract for not less than 8 months, not less than 30 hours per week during the contract period; or ``(iii) in the case of employment as an adjunct, contingent, or part-time faculty member, teacher, or lecturer who is paid solely for the credit hours taught at an institution of higher education, the equivalent of 30 hours per week determined by multiplying each credit or contract hour taught per week by 3.35. ``(BB) Emergency management. ``(CC) Law enforcement. ``(DD) Military service. ``(EE) Other school-based services. ``(GG) Public health. ``(II) Public library services. ``(JJ) Public safety. ``(ff) Security services. ``(VI) The term `public health' means-- ``(aa) services provided by physicians, nurses (including nurses in a clinical setting), and nurse practitioners; and ``(bb) services provided by health care practitioner occupations, health care support occupations, and counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialist occupations, as those terms are defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 12102)) that is provided to an individual because of the individual's status as an individual with a disability. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''. SEC. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS. 1087j(g)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. 2. 1071 et seq. ; 20 U.S.C. after 10 years of employment in areas of national need. In 2018, 99 percent of the borrowers who applied for relief under the program were denied due to improper type of loans, employment, or repayment plan, or the number of payments that they had made. 3. Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ''; and (4) by striking paragraph (5), as redesignated by paragraph (2), and inserting the following: ``(5) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Eligible federal direct loan.--The term `eligible Federal Direct Loan' means a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan (including such loan made on behalf of a student), or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(B) Full-time.--The term `full-time', when used with respect to employment in public service, means working in public service employment in one or more jobs for a total of-- ``(i) not less than 30 hours a week; ``(ii) in the case of any form of educational public service employment that is under a contract for not less than 8 months, not less than 30 hours per week during the contract period; or ``(iii) in the case of employment as an adjunct, contingent, or part-time faculty member, teacher, or lecturer who is paid solely for the credit hours taught at an institution of higher education, the equivalent of 30 hours per week determined by multiplying each credit or contract hour taught per week by 3.35. ``(BB) Emergency management. ``(CC) Law enforcement. ``(DD) Military service. ``(EE) Other school-based services. ``(GG) Public health. ``(II) Public library services. 12102)) that is provided to an individual because of the individual's status as an individual with a disability. SEC. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS. 1087j(g)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B).

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. 1071 et seq. ; 20 U.S.C. after 10 years of employment in areas of national need. (3) The public sector also repeatedly experiences workforce shortages, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. (4) An undergraduate degree, certification, or advanced degree is a prerequisite to enter or advance in these public service careers. In 2018, 99 percent of the borrowers who applied for relief under the program were denied due to improper type of loans, employment, or repayment plan, or the number of payments that they had made. (7) This has caused millions of public servants irreparable economic harm, including preventing them from buying a home, opening a small business, starting a family, or retiring, because of their student debt. (8) Despite the recent actions of President Biden's administration to improve the public service loan forgiveness program, these actions are limited and will not fully atone for the repeated, pervasive, and systemic actions by Federal student loan servicers to prevent public servants from fully benefitting from this program. 3. Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Special rules relating to employment.--For purposes of this subsection, volunteer service as an AmeriCorps or Peace Corps volunteer, as described in subclause (III) or (IV) of paragraph (5)(C)(i), shall be deemed to be employment. ''; and (4) by striking paragraph (5), as redesignated by paragraph (2), and inserting the following: ``(5) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Eligible federal direct loan.--The term `eligible Federal Direct Loan' means a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan (including such loan made on behalf of a student), or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(B) Full-time.--The term `full-time', when used with respect to employment in public service, means working in public service employment in one or more jobs for a total of-- ``(i) not less than 30 hours a week; ``(ii) in the case of any form of educational public service employment that is under a contract for not less than 8 months, not less than 30 hours per week during the contract period; or ``(iii) in the case of employment as an adjunct, contingent, or part-time faculty member, teacher, or lecturer who is paid solely for the credit hours taught at an institution of higher education, the equivalent of 30 hours per week determined by multiplying each credit or contract hour taught per week by 3.35. ``(BB) Emergency management. ``(CC) Law enforcement. ``(DD) Military service. ``(EE) Other school-based services. ``(GG) Public health. ``(HH) Public interest law services. ``(II) Public library services. ``(JJ) Public safety. 12573). ``(ff) Security services. ``(VI) The term `public health' means-- ``(aa) services provided by physicians, nurses (including nurses in a clinical setting), and nurse practitioners; and ``(bb) services provided by health care practitioner occupations, health care support occupations, and counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialist occupations, as those terms are defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 12102)) that is provided to an individual because of the individual's status as an individual with a disability. ``(XII) The term `school library services' means the operations of school libraries or services that support their operation. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''. SEC. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS. 1087e(m)), as amended by section 3(2), by striking ``both this subsection and section 428J, 428K, 428L, or 460'' and inserting ``both this subsection and section 428K or 428L''; and (3) in section 460(g)(2) (20 U.S.C. 1087j(g)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B).

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. 1071 et seq. ; 20 U.S.C. after 10 years of employment in areas of national need. (3) The public sector also repeatedly experiences workforce shortages, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. (4) An undergraduate degree, certification, or advanced degree is a prerequisite to enter or advance in these public service careers. Yet, research suggests that the prospect of several decades of student loan payments often deters individuals from pursuing careers in public service. In 2018, 99 percent of the borrowers who applied for relief under the program were denied due to improper type of loans, employment, or repayment plan, or the number of payments that they had made. (6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. (7) This has caused millions of public servants irreparable economic harm, including preventing them from buying a home, opening a small business, starting a family, or retiring, because of their student debt. (8) Despite the recent actions of President Biden's administration to improve the public service loan forgiveness program, these actions are limited and will not fully atone for the repeated, pervasive, and systemic actions by Federal student loan servicers to prevent public servants from fully benefitting from this program. 3. Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Special rules relating to employment.--For purposes of this subsection, volunteer service as an AmeriCorps or Peace Corps volunteer, as described in subclause (III) or (IV) of paragraph (5)(C)(i), shall be deemed to be employment. ``(ii) Special rules for joint borrowers.-- The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. ''; and (4) by striking paragraph (5), as redesignated by paragraph (2), and inserting the following: ``(5) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Eligible federal direct loan.--The term `eligible Federal Direct Loan' means a Federal Direct Stafford Loan, Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Direct PLUS Loan (including such loan made on behalf of a student), or Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(B) Full-time.--The term `full-time', when used with respect to employment in public service, means working in public service employment in one or more jobs for a total of-- ``(i) not less than 30 hours a week; ``(ii) in the case of any form of educational public service employment that is under a contract for not less than 8 months, not less than 30 hours per week during the contract period; or ``(iii) in the case of employment as an adjunct, contingent, or part-time faculty member, teacher, or lecturer who is paid solely for the credit hours taught at an institution of higher education, the equivalent of 30 hours per week determined by multiplying each credit or contract hour taught per week by 3.35. ``(BB) Emergency management. ``(CC) Law enforcement. ``(DD) Military service. ``(EE) Other school-based services. ``(GG) Public health. ``(HH) Public interest law services. ``(II) Public library services. ``(JJ) Public safety. 2504); or ``(IV) successful service as a participant in a position described in section 123 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12573). ``(ii) Additional definitions.--For purposes of clause (i): ``(I) Emergency management services.--The term `emergency management services' means services that help remediate, lessen, or eliminate the effects or potential effects of emergencies that threaten human life or health or real property. ``(II) Law enforcement.--The term `law enforcement' means services performed by an employee of a public service organization that is publicly funded and whose principal activities pertain to crime prevention, control or reduction of crime, or the enforcement of criminal law. ``(ff) Security services. ``(ii) Skilled trades. ``(VI) The term `public health' means-- ``(aa) services provided by physicians, nurses (including nurses in a clinical setting), and nurse practitioners; and ``(bb) services provided by health care practitioner occupations, health care support occupations, and counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialist occupations, as those terms are defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 12102)) that is provided to an individual because of the individual's status as an individual with a disability. ``(XII) The term `school library services' means the operations of school libraries or services that support their operation. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''. SEC. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS. 1087e(m)), as amended by section 3(2), by striking ``both this subsection and section 428J, 428K, 428L, or 460'' and inserting ``both this subsection and section 428K or 428L''; and (3) in section 460(g)(2) (20 U.S.C. 1087j(g)(2))-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``or'' after the semicolon at the end; (B) by striking subparagraph (B); and (C) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B).

To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) The public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)) was created in 2007 to attract individuals to public service by forgiving an individual's Federal loans under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq. ; Yet, research suggests that the prospect of several decades of student loan payments often deters individuals from pursuing careers in public service. ( 6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. 1087e(m)) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall cancel the balance of interest and principal due, in accordance with paragraph (2), on any eligible Federal Direct Loan not in default for a borrower who-- ``(A) obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan; and ``(B) has been employed full-time in public service, beginning on or after January 1, 1994, for a total period of 10 years or more after the date on which the first eligible Federal Direct Loan was obtained. ''; ( 2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Special rules relating to employment.--For purposes of this subsection, volunteer service as an AmeriCorps or Peace Corps volunteer, as described in subclause (III) or (IV) of paragraph (5)(C)(i), shall be deemed to be employment. ``(B) Special rules for federal direct consolidation loans.-- ``(i) In general.--A borrower who has obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan that is a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that includes a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B or part E shall receive credit under paragraph (1) for any years of full-time employment in public service that occurred while the borrower had a component loan of the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(ii) Special rules for joint borrowers.-- The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. ''; ``(C) Public service.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `public service' means-- ``(I) employment with a qualifying employer described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (D); ``(II) employment with a qualifying employer described in subparagraph (D)(iii) that-- ``(aa) provides direct services to the public through its employees; and ``(bb) has devoted a majority of its full-time equivalent employees to working in not less than 1 of the following areas: ``(AA) Early childhood education programs. ``(II) Public library services. ``(KK) Public services for individuals with disabilities or public services for the elderly. ``(ii) Additional definitions.--For purposes of clause (i): ``(I) Emergency management services.--The term `emergency management services' means services that help remediate, lessen, or eliminate the effects or potential effects of emergencies that threaten human life or health or real property. ``(IV) Other school-based services.--The term `other school-based services' means an employee of a State, or of any political division of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit organization, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through grade 12 in any of the following occupational specialties: ``(aa) Paraprofessional services, including paraeducator services. ``(hh) Technical services. ``(V) Public education.--The term `public education' means-- ``(aa) the provision of educational enrichment or support to students in a school or a school-like setting, including teaching; and ``(bb) teaching as a full- time faculty member at a Tribal College or University, as defined in section 316(b), and other faculty teaching in high- needs subject areas or areas of shortage (including nurse faculty, foreign language faculty, and part-time faculty at community colleges), as determined by the Secretary. ``(VII) The term `public interest law' means legal services or legal advocacy provided by a nonprofit organization, but excludes services provided by individuals who are registered lobbyists at the Federal, State, or local level. ``(XII) The term `school library services' means the operations of school libraries or services that support their operation. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''. 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To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes. 5) The public service loan forgiveness program has substantially failed. 6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. They also found that servicers repeatedly steered borrowers away from public service loan forgiveness into higher monthly payments and into deferment and forbearances. ( 8) Despite the recent actions of President Biden's administration to improve the public service loan forgiveness program, these actions are limited and will not fully atone for the repeated, pervasive, and systemic actions by Federal student loan servicers to prevent public servants from fully benefitting from this program. ``(B) Special rules for federal direct consolidation loans.-- ``(i) In general.--A borrower who has obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan that is a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that includes a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B or part E shall receive credit under paragraph (1) for any years of full-time employment in public service that occurred while the borrower had a component loan of the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(ii) Special rules for joint borrowers.-- The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. ''; ``(C) Public service.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `public service' means-- ``(I) employment with a qualifying employer described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (D); ``(II) employment with a qualifying employer described in subparagraph (D)(iii) that-- ``(aa) provides direct services to the public through its employees; and ``(bb) has devoted a majority of its full-time equivalent employees to working in not less than 1 of the following areas: ``(AA) Early childhood education programs. ``(CC) Law enforcement. ``(EE) Other school-based services. ``(IV) Other school-based services.--The term `other school-based services' means an employee of a State, or of any political division of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit organization, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through grade 12 in any of the following occupational specialties: ``(aa) Paraprofessional services, including paraeducator services. ``(cc) Transportation services. ``(hh) Technical services. ``(XII) The term `school library services' means the operations of school libraries or services that support their operation. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS.

To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes. 5) The public service loan forgiveness program has substantially failed. 6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. They also found that servicers repeatedly steered borrowers away from public service loan forgiveness into higher monthly payments and into deferment and forbearances. ( 8) Despite the recent actions of President Biden's administration to improve the public service loan forgiveness program, these actions are limited and will not fully atone for the repeated, pervasive, and systemic actions by Federal student loan servicers to prevent public servants from fully benefitting from this program. ``(B) Special rules for federal direct consolidation loans.-- ``(i) In general.--A borrower who has obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan that is a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that includes a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B or part E shall receive credit under paragraph (1) for any years of full-time employment in public service that occurred while the borrower had a component loan of the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(ii) Special rules for joint borrowers.-- The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. ''; ``(C) Public service.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `public service' means-- ``(I) employment with a qualifying employer described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (D); ``(II) employment with a qualifying employer described in subparagraph (D)(iii) that-- ``(aa) provides direct services to the public through its employees; and ``(bb) has devoted a majority of its full-time equivalent employees to working in not less than 1 of the following areas: ``(AA) Early childhood education programs. ``(CC) Law enforcement. ``(EE) Other school-based services. ``(IV) Other school-based services.--The term `other school-based services' means an employee of a State, or of any political division of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit organization, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through grade 12 in any of the following occupational specialties: ``(aa) Paraprofessional services, including paraeducator services. ``(cc) Transportation services. ``(hh) Technical services. ``(XII) The term `school library services' means the operations of school libraries or services that support their operation. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS.

To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes. Congress finds the following: (1) The public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087e(m)) was created in 2007 to attract individuals to public service by forgiving an individual's Federal loans under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq. ; Yet, research suggests that the prospect of several decades of student loan payments often deters individuals from pursuing careers in public service. ( 6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. 1087e(m)) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall cancel the balance of interest and principal due, in accordance with paragraph (2), on any eligible Federal Direct Loan not in default for a borrower who-- ``(A) obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan; and ``(B) has been employed full-time in public service, beginning on or after January 1, 1994, for a total period of 10 years or more after the date on which the first eligible Federal Direct Loan was obtained. ''; ( 2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Special rules relating to employment.--For purposes of this subsection, volunteer service as an AmeriCorps or Peace Corps volunteer, as described in subclause (III) or (IV) of paragraph (5)(C)(i), shall be deemed to be employment. ``(B) Special rules for federal direct consolidation loans.-- ``(i) In general.--A borrower who has obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan that is a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that includes a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B or part E shall receive credit under paragraph (1) for any years of full-time employment in public service that occurred while the borrower had a component loan of the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(ii) Special rules for joint borrowers.-- The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. ''; ``(C) Public service.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `public service' means-- ``(I) employment with a qualifying employer described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (D); ``(II) employment with a qualifying employer described in subparagraph (D)(iii) that-- ``(aa) provides direct services to the public through its employees; and ``(bb) has devoted a majority of its full-time equivalent employees to working in not less than 1 of the following areas: ``(AA) Early childhood education programs. ``(II) Public library services. ``(KK) Public services for individuals with disabilities or public services for the elderly. ``(ii) Additional definitions.--For purposes of clause (i): ``(I) Emergency management services.--The term `emergency management services' means services that help remediate, lessen, or eliminate the effects or potential effects of emergencies that threaten human life or health or real property. ``(IV) Other school-based services.--The term `other school-based services' means an employee of a State, or of any political division of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit organization, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through grade 12 in any of the following occupational specialties: ``(aa) Paraprofessional services, including paraeducator services. ``(hh) Technical services. ``(V) Public education.--The term `public education' means-- ``(aa) the provision of educational enrichment or support to students in a school or a school-like setting, including teaching; and ``(bb) teaching as a full- time faculty member at a Tribal College or University, as defined in section 316(b), and other faculty teaching in high- needs subject areas or areas of shortage (including nurse faculty, foreign language faculty, and part-time faculty at community colleges), as determined by the Secretary. ``(VII) The term `public interest law' means legal services or legal advocacy provided by a nonprofit organization, but excludes services provided by individuals who are registered lobbyists at the Federal, State, or local level. ``(XII) The term `school library services' means the operations of school libraries or services that support their operation. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS.

To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes. 5) The public service loan forgiveness program has substantially failed. 6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. They also found that servicers repeatedly steered borrowers away from public service loan forgiveness into higher monthly payments and into deferment and forbearances. ( 8) Despite the recent actions of President Biden's administration to improve the public service loan forgiveness program, these actions are limited and will not fully atone for the repeated, pervasive, and systemic actions by Federal student loan servicers to prevent public servants from fully benefitting from this program. ``(B) Special rules for federal direct consolidation loans.-- ``(i) In general.--A borrower who has obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan that is a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan that includes a loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B or part E shall receive credit under paragraph (1) for any years of full-time employment in public service that occurred while the borrower had a component loan of the Federal Direct Consolidation Loan. ``(ii) Special rules for joint borrowers.-- The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. ''; ``(C) Public service.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `public service' means-- ``(I) employment with a qualifying employer described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (D); ``(II) employment with a qualifying employer described in subparagraph (D)(iii) that-- ``(aa) provides direct services to the public through its employees; and ``(bb) has devoted a majority of its full-time equivalent employees to working in not less than 1 of the following areas: ``(AA) Early childhood education programs. ``(CC) Law enforcement. ``(EE) Other school-based services. ``(IV) Other school-based services.--The term `other school-based services' means an employee of a State, or of any political division of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit organization, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through grade 12 in any of the following occupational specialties: ``(aa) Paraprofessional services, including paraeducator services. ``(cc) Transportation services. ``(hh) Technical services. ``(XII) The term `school library services' means the operations of school libraries or services that support their operation. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''. LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR TEACHERS.

To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes. 6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. 1087e(m)) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall cancel the balance of interest and principal due, in accordance with paragraph (2), on any eligible Federal Direct Loan not in default for a borrower who-- ``(A) obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan; and ``(B) has been employed full-time in public service, beginning on or after January 1, 1994, for a total period of 10 years or more after the date on which the first eligible Federal Direct Loan was obtained. ''; ( 2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Special rules relating to employment.--For purposes of this subsection, volunteer service as an AmeriCorps or Peace Corps volunteer, as described in subclause (III) or (IV) of paragraph (5)(C)(i), shall be deemed to be employment. ``(ii) Special rules for joint borrowers.-- The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. ''; ``(C) Public service.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `public service' means-- ``(I) employment with a qualifying employer described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (D); ``(II) employment with a qualifying employer described in subparagraph (D)(iii) that-- ``(aa) provides direct services to the public through its employees; and ``(bb) has devoted a majority of its full-time equivalent employees to working in not less than 1 of the following areas: ``(AA) Early childhood education programs. ``(V) Public education.--The term `public education' means-- ``(aa) the provision of educational enrichment or support to students in a school or a school-like setting, including teaching; and ``(bb) teaching as a full- time faculty member at a Tribal College or University, as defined in section 316(b), and other faculty teaching in high- needs subject areas or areas of shortage (including nurse faculty, foreign language faculty, and part-time faculty at community colleges), as determined by the Secretary. ``(XII) The term `school library services' means the operations of school libraries or services that support their operation.

To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes. 6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. ``(IV) Other school-based services.--The term `other school-based services' means an employee of a State, or of any political division of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit organization, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through grade 12 in any of the following occupational specialties: ``(aa) Paraprofessional services, including paraeducator services. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''.

To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes. 6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. 1087e(m)) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall cancel the balance of interest and principal due, in accordance with paragraph (2), on any eligible Federal Direct Loan not in default for a borrower who-- ``(A) obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan; and ``(B) has been employed full-time in public service, beginning on or after January 1, 1994, for a total period of 10 years or more after the date on which the first eligible Federal Direct Loan was obtained. ''; ( 2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) Special rules relating to employment.--For purposes of this subsection, volunteer service as an AmeriCorps or Peace Corps volunteer, as described in subclause (III) or (IV) of paragraph (5)(C)(i), shall be deemed to be employment. ``(ii) Special rules for joint borrowers.-- The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. ''; ``(C) Public service.-- ``(i) In general.--The term `public service' means-- ``(I) employment with a qualifying employer described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (D); ``(II) employment with a qualifying employer described in subparagraph (D)(iii) that-- ``(aa) provides direct services to the public through its employees; and ``(bb) has devoted a majority of its full-time equivalent employees to working in not less than 1 of the following areas: ``(AA) Early childhood education programs. ``(V) Public education.--The term `public education' means-- ``(aa) the provision of educational enrichment or support to students in a school or a school-like setting, including teaching; and ``(bb) teaching as a full- time faculty member at a Tribal College or University, as defined in section 316(b), and other faculty teaching in high- needs subject areas or areas of shortage (including nurse faculty, foreign language faculty, and part-time faculty at community colleges), as determined by the Secretary. ``(XII) The term `school library services' means the operations of school libraries or services that support their operation.

To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes. 6) Advocates and enforcement agencies, including 38 State Attorneys General and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, have repeatedly found that all of the major Federal student loan servicers provided inaccurate information to borrowers who were interested in or relying upon the public service loan forgiveness program. ``(IV) Other school-based services.--The term `other school-based services' means an employee of a State, or of any political division of a State, or an employee of a nonprofit organization, who works in any grade from prekindergarten through grade 12 in any of the following occupational specialties: ``(aa) Paraprofessional services, including paraeducator services. ``(D) Qualifying employer.--The term `qualifying employer' means-- ``(i) a Federal, State, Tribal, local, intergovernmental, or regional governmental organization, agency, or entity based or headquartered in the United States, including the Armed Forces, National Guard, Merchant Marines, or Coast Guard; ``(ii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or ``(iii) a nonprofit organization that is qualified under section 501(a) of such Code, with respect to an employee in public service employment.''.

To improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes. 1087e(m)) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall cancel the balance of interest and principal due, in accordance with paragraph (2), on any eligible Federal Direct Loan not in default for a borrower who-- ``(A) obtained an eligible Federal Direct Loan; and ``(B) has been employed full-time in public service, beginning on or after January 1, 1994, for a total period of 10 years or more after the date on which the first eligible Federal Direct Loan was obtained. ''; ( ``(ii) Special rules for joint borrowers.-- The Secretary shall allow the borrowers of a Joint Consolidation Loan or a Joint Direct Consolidation Loan who are employed in a public service job to consolidate such loan into a Federal Direct Consolidation Loan in order to receive loan cancellation pursuant to this subsection. ''; ``(V) Public education.--The term `public education' means-- ``(aa) the provision of educational enrichment or support to students in a school or a school-like setting, including teaching; and ``(bb) teaching as a full- time faculty member at a Tribal College or University, as defined in section 316(b), and other faculty teaching in high- needs subject areas or areas of shortage (including nurse faculty, foreign language faculty, and part-time faculty at community colleges), as determined by the Secretary.

H.R.2609

Armed Forces and National Security

This bill indefinitely extends the requirement for annual reporting on the material readiness of Navy ships. Additionally, the bill requires this report to be submitted in a classified form that is available only to the congressional defense committees.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, 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. ANNUAL REPORT ON MATERIAL READINESS OF NAVY SHIPS. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.'' and inserting ``in--''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(A) a classified form that shall be available only to the congressional defense committees; and ``(B) an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction''; and (3) by striking paragraph (3). <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes.

Rep. Wittman, Robert J.

R

VA

This bill indefinitely extends the requirement for annual reporting on the material readiness of Navy ships. Additionally, the bill requires this report to be submitted in a classified form that is available only to the congressional defense committees.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, 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. ANNUAL REPORT ON MATERIAL READINESS OF NAVY SHIPS. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.'' and inserting ``in--''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(A) a classified form that shall be available only to the congressional defense committees; and ``(B) an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction''; and (3) by striking paragraph (3). <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, 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. ANNUAL REPORT ON MATERIAL READINESS OF NAVY SHIPS. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.'' and inserting ``in--''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(A) a classified form that shall be available only to the congressional defense committees; and ``(B) an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction''; and (3) by striking paragraph (3). <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, 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. ANNUAL REPORT ON MATERIAL READINESS OF NAVY SHIPS. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.'' and inserting ``in--''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(A) a classified form that shall be available only to the congressional defense committees; and ``(B) an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction''; and (3) by striking paragraph (3). <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, 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. ANNUAL REPORT ON MATERIAL READINESS OF NAVY SHIPS. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.'' and inserting ``in--''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(A) a classified form that shall be available only to the congressional defense committees; and ``(B) an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction''; and (3) by striking paragraph (3). <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.''

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.''

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.''

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.''

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.''

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.''

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.''

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.''

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.''

To amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the requirement for an annual report on the material readiness of Navy ships, and for other purposes. Section 8674(d) of title 10, United States Code is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``submit to the'' inserting ``provide to the''; (B) by inserting ``a briefing and submit to such committees'' after ``congressional defense committees''; and (C) by striking ``setting forth'' and inserting ``regarding''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``in an unclassified form that is releasable to the public without further redaction.''

H.R.1207

Crime and Law Enforcement

Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2021 This bill establishes new requirements and restrictions with respect to the sale, purchase, shipment, and transport of ammunition. Among other things, the bill

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON PURCHASES OF AMMUNITION. (a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 921(a)(11)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``firearms''. (b) Requirement for Face-to-Face Sales of and Licensing To Sell Ammunition.--Section 922 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) by striking ``for any person--'' and all that follows through ``(A) except'' and inserting ``(A) for any person except''; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) for-- ``(i) any person except a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, to-- ``(I) sell ammunition, except that this subclause shall not apply to a sale of ammunition by a person to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer; or ``(II) engage in the business of importing or manufacturing ammunition, or in the course of such business, to ship, transport, or receive any ammunition; or ``(ii) a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer ammunition to a person unless the licensee, in the physical presence of the person, has verified the identity of the person by examining a valid identification document (as defined in section 1028(d) of this title) of the person containing a photograph of the person;''; and (2) in subsection (b)(5), by striking ``or armor- piercing''. (c) Limit on Shipping and Transporting of Ammunition.--Section 922(a)(2) of such title is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, or to ship or transport any ammunition,'' after ``any firearm''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``a firearm''. (d) Recordkeeping Regarding Ammunition.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(g) of such title is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``other disposition of firearms''; and (ii) in the third sentence, by striking ``, or any licensed importer or manufacturer of ammunition,'' and inserting ``, or any licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer of ammunition,''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Each licensee shall prepare a report of multiple sales or other dispositions whenever the licensee sells or otherwise disposes of, at one time or during any 5 consecutive business days, more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition to an unlicensed person. The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''. <all>

Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2021

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition.

Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2021

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie

D

NJ

This bill establishes new requirements and restrictions with respect to the sale, purchase, shipment, and transport of ammunition. Among other things, the bill

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON PURCHASES OF AMMUNITION. (a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 921(a)(11)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``firearms''. (b) Requirement for Face-to-Face Sales of and Licensing To Sell Ammunition.--Section 922 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) by striking ``for any person--'' and all that follows through ``(A) except'' and inserting ``(A) for any person except''; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) for-- ``(i) any person except a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, to-- ``(I) sell ammunition, except that this subclause shall not apply to a sale of ammunition by a person to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer; or ``(II) engage in the business of importing or manufacturing ammunition, or in the course of such business, to ship, transport, or receive any ammunition; or ``(ii) a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer ammunition to a person unless the licensee, in the physical presence of the person, has verified the identity of the person by examining a valid identification document (as defined in section 1028(d) of this title) of the person containing a photograph of the person;''; and (2) in subsection (b)(5), by striking ``or armor- piercing''. The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON PURCHASES OF AMMUNITION. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 921(a)(11)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``firearms''. (b) Requirement for Face-to-Face Sales of and Licensing To Sell Ammunition.--Section 922 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) by striking ``for any person--'' and all that follows through ``(A) except'' and inserting ``(A) for any person except''; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) for-- ``(i) any person except a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, to-- ``(I) sell ammunition, except that this subclause shall not apply to a sale of ammunition by a person to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer; or ``(II) engage in the business of importing or manufacturing ammunition, or in the course of such business, to ship, transport, or receive any ammunition; or ``(ii) a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer ammunition to a person unless the licensee, in the physical presence of the person, has verified the identity of the person by examining a valid identification document (as defined in section 1028(d) of this title) of the person containing a photograph of the person;''; and (2) in subsection (b)(5), by striking ``or armor- piercing''. The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON PURCHASES OF AMMUNITION. (a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 921(a)(11)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``firearms''. (b) Requirement for Face-to-Face Sales of and Licensing To Sell Ammunition.--Section 922 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) by striking ``for any person--'' and all that follows through ``(A) except'' and inserting ``(A) for any person except''; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) for-- ``(i) any person except a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, to-- ``(I) sell ammunition, except that this subclause shall not apply to a sale of ammunition by a person to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer; or ``(II) engage in the business of importing or manufacturing ammunition, or in the course of such business, to ship, transport, or receive any ammunition; or ``(ii) a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer ammunition to a person unless the licensee, in the physical presence of the person, has verified the identity of the person by examining a valid identification document (as defined in section 1028(d) of this title) of the person containing a photograph of the person;''; and (2) in subsection (b)(5), by striking ``or armor- piercing''. (c) Limit on Shipping and Transporting of Ammunition.--Section 922(a)(2) of such title is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, or to ship or transport any ammunition,'' after ``any firearm''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``a firearm''. (d) Recordkeeping Regarding Ammunition.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(g) of such title is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``other disposition of firearms''; and (ii) in the third sentence, by striking ``, or any licensed importer or manufacturer of ammunition,'' and inserting ``, or any licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer of ammunition,''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Each licensee shall prepare a report of multiple sales or other dispositions whenever the licensee sells or otherwise disposes of, at one time or during any 5 consecutive business days, more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition to an unlicensed person. The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''. <all>

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Online Ammunition Sales Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. LIMITATIONS ON PURCHASES OF AMMUNITION. (a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 921(a)(11)(A) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``firearms''. (b) Requirement for Face-to-Face Sales of and Licensing To Sell Ammunition.--Section 922 of such title is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1)-- (A) by striking ``for any person--'' and all that follows through ``(A) except'' and inserting ``(A) for any person except''; and (B) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: ``(B) for-- ``(i) any person except a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, to-- ``(I) sell ammunition, except that this subclause shall not apply to a sale of ammunition by a person to a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer; or ``(II) engage in the business of importing or manufacturing ammunition, or in the course of such business, to ship, transport, or receive any ammunition; or ``(ii) a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer ammunition to a person unless the licensee, in the physical presence of the person, has verified the identity of the person by examining a valid identification document (as defined in section 1028(d) of this title) of the person containing a photograph of the person;''; and (2) in subsection (b)(5), by striking ``or armor- piercing''. (c) Limit on Shipping and Transporting of Ammunition.--Section 922(a)(2) of such title is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, or to ship or transport any ammunition,'' after ``any firearm''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``a firearm''. (d) Recordkeeping Regarding Ammunition.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(g) of such title is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)(A)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``other disposition of firearms''; and (ii) in the third sentence, by striking ``, or any licensed importer or manufacturer of ammunition,'' and inserting ``, or any licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer of ammunition,''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the following: ``(C) Each licensee shall prepare a report of multiple sales or other dispositions whenever the licensee sells or otherwise disposes of, at one time or during any 5 consecutive business days, more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition to an unlicensed person. The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''. <all>

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. ( c) Limit on Shipping and Transporting of Ammunition.--Section 922(a)(2) of such title is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, or to ship or transport any ammunition,'' after ``any firearm''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``a firearm''. The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. ( The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. ( The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. ( c) Limit on Shipping and Transporting of Ammunition.--Section 922(a)(2) of such title is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, or to ship or transport any ammunition,'' after ``any firearm''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``a firearm''. The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. ( The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. ( c) Limit on Shipping and Transporting of Ammunition.--Section 922(a)(2) of such title is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, or to ship or transport any ammunition,'' after ``any firearm''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``a firearm''. The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. ( The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. ( c) Limit on Shipping and Transporting of Ammunition.--Section 922(a)(2) of such title is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, or to ship or transport any ammunition,'' after ``any firearm''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``a firearm''. The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. ( The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

To require face-to-face purchases of ammunition, to require licensing of ammunition dealers, and to require reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition. a) Licensing of Ammunition Dealers.-- (1) In general.--Section 923(a) of title 18, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by striking ``, or importing or manufacturing'' and inserting ``or''. ( c) Limit on Shipping and Transporting of Ammunition.--Section 922(a)(2) of such title is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, or to ship or transport any ammunition,'' after ``any firearm''; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``or ammunition'' after ``a firearm''. The report shall be prepared on a form specified by the Attorney General and forwarded to the office specified thereon and to the department of State police or State law enforcement agency of the State or local law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction in which the sale or other disposition took place, not later than the close of business on the day that the multiple sale or other disposition occurs.''. ( 2) Conforming amendment.--Section 4182(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting ``and except as provided in paragraph (1)(A) and (3)(C) of section 923(g) of such title,'' before ``no person holding a Federal license''.

H.R.2788

Armed Forces and National Security

VA Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor Modernization Act This bill eliminates the cap on the number of full-time employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WHO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COUNSELING. (a) In General.--Section 516 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (g); and (2) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g). (b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

VA Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor Modernization Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full-time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling.

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Rep. Lamb, Conor

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This bill eliminates the cap on the number of full-time employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WHO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COUNSELING. (a) In General.--Section 516 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (g); and (2) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g). (b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WHO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COUNSELING. (a) In General.--Section 516 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (g); and (2) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g). (b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WHO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COUNSELING. (a) In General.--Section 516 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (g); and (2) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g). (b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``VA Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor Modernization Act''. SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS WHO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COUNSELING. (a) In General.--Section 516 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (g); and (2) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g). (b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a). Passed the House of Representatives May 18, 2021. Attest: CHERYL L. JOHNSON, Clerk.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a).

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on full- time employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who provide equal employment opportunity counseling. b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding the effect of the amendment under subsection (a).

S.387

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Grand Canyon Protection Act This bill withdraws 1,006,545 acres of federal lands in Arizona, including any land or interest in land acquired by the United States after enactment of this bill, from The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements.

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in 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 ``Grand Canyon Protection Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM MINING LAWS. (a) Definition of Map.--In this section, the term ``Map'' means the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Grand Canyon Protection Act'' and dated January 22, 2021. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 1,006,545 acres of Federal land in the State of Arizona within the area depicted on the Map, including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act, is withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and mineral materials laws. (c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. SEC. 3. GAO STUDY ON DOMESTIC URANIUM STOCKPILES. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements. (b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall identify-- (1)(A) existing and potential future national security program demands for uranium; and (B) existing and projected future inventories of domestic uranium that could be available to meet national security needs; and (2) the extent to which national security needs are capable of being met with existing uranium stockpiles. (c) Deadline for Completion of Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide a briefing on the study conducted under subsection (a) to-- (1) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (5) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (6) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

Grand Canyon Protection Act

A bill to protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes.

Grand Canyon Protection Act

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten

D

AZ

This bill withdraws 1,006,545 acres of federal lands in Arizona, including any land or interest in land acquired by the United States after enactment of this bill, from The Government Accountability Office shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements.

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in 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 ``Grand Canyon Protection Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM MINING LAWS. (a) Definition of Map.--In this section, the term ``Map'' means the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Grand Canyon Protection Act'' and dated January 22, 2021. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 1,006,545 acres of Federal land in the State of Arizona within the area depicted on the Map, including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act, is withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and mineral materials laws. (c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. SEC. 3. GAO STUDY ON DOMESTIC URANIUM STOCKPILES. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements. (b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall identify-- (1)(A) existing and potential future national security program demands for uranium; and (B) existing and projected future inventories of domestic uranium that could be available to meet national security needs; and (2) the extent to which national security needs are capable of being met with existing uranium stockpiles. (c) Deadline for Completion of Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide a briefing on the study conducted under subsection (a) to-- (1) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (5) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (6) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Grand Canyon Protection Act''. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM MINING LAWS. (a) Definition of Map.--In this section, the term ``Map'' means the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Grand Canyon Protection Act'' and dated January 22, 2021. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 1,006,545 acres of Federal land in the State of Arizona within the area depicted on the Map, including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act, is withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and mineral materials laws. SEC. 3. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements. (b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall identify-- (1)(A) existing and potential future national security program demands for uranium; and (B) existing and projected future inventories of domestic uranium that could be available to meet national security needs; and (2) the extent to which national security needs are capable of being met with existing uranium stockpiles. (c) Deadline for Completion of Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide a briefing on the study conducted under subsection (a) to-- (1) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (5) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (6) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in 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 ``Grand Canyon Protection Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM MINING LAWS. (a) Definition of Map.--In this section, the term ``Map'' means the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Grand Canyon Protection Act'' and dated January 22, 2021. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 1,006,545 acres of Federal land in the State of Arizona within the area depicted on the Map, including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act, is withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and mineral materials laws. (c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. SEC. 3. GAO STUDY ON DOMESTIC URANIUM STOCKPILES. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements. (b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall identify-- (1)(A) existing and potential future national security program demands for uranium; and (B) existing and projected future inventories of domestic uranium that could be available to meet national security needs; and (2) the extent to which national security needs are capable of being met with existing uranium stockpiles. (c) Deadline for Completion of Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide a briefing on the study conducted under subsection (a) to-- (1) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (5) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (6) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in 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 ``Grand Canyon Protection Act''. SEC. 2. WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LAND FROM MINING LAWS. (a) Definition of Map.--In this section, the term ``Map'' means the Bureau of Land Management map entitled ``Grand Canyon Protection Act'' and dated January 22, 2021. (b) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, the approximately 1,006,545 acres of Federal land in the State of Arizona within the area depicted on the Map, including any land or interest in land that is acquired by the United States after the date of enactment of this Act, is withdrawn from-- (1) all forms of entry, appropriation, and disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws and mineral materials laws. (c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. SEC. 3. GAO STUDY ON DOMESTIC URANIUM STOCKPILES. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements. (b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall identify-- (1)(A) existing and potential future national security program demands for uranium; and (B) existing and projected future inventories of domestic uranium that could be available to meet national security needs; and (2) the extent to which national security needs are capable of being met with existing uranium stockpiles. (c) Deadline for Completion of Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall provide a briefing on the study conducted under subsection (a) to-- (1) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate; (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (5) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives; and (6) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives. <all>

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements. ( b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall identify-- (1)(A) existing and potential future national security program demands for uranium; and (B) existing and projected future inventories of domestic uranium that could be available to meet national security needs; and (2) the extent to which national security needs are capable of being met with existing uranium stockpiles. (

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements. ( b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall identify-- (1)(A) existing and potential future national security program demands for uranium; and (B) existing and projected future inventories of domestic uranium that could be available to meet national security needs; and (2) the extent to which national security needs are capable of being met with existing uranium stockpiles. (

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements. ( b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall identify-- (1)(A) existing and potential future national security program demands for uranium; and (B) existing and projected future inventories of domestic uranium that could be available to meet national security needs; and (2) the extent to which national security needs are capable of being met with existing uranium stockpiles. (

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements. ( b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall identify-- (1)(A) existing and potential future national security program demands for uranium; and (B) existing and projected future inventories of domestic uranium that could be available to meet national security needs; and (2) the extent to which national security needs are capable of being met with existing uranium stockpiles. (

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management.

To protect, for current and future generations, the watershed, ecosystem, and cultural heritage of the Grand Canyon region in the State of Arizona, to provide for a study relating to the uranium stockpile in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Availability of Map.--The Map shall be kept on file and made available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. (a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of uranium stockpiles in the United States that are available to meet future national security requirements. ( b) Requirements.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall identify-- (1)(A) existing and potential future national security program demands for uranium; and (B) existing and projected future inventories of domestic uranium that could be available to meet national security needs; and (2) the extent to which national security needs are capable of being met with existing uranium stockpiles. (

H.R.8652

International Affairs

Protecting our Land Act This bill requires the President to direct federal agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing real estate located in the United States.

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 our Land Act''. SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES BY FOREIGN ADVERSARIES AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (b) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``foreign adversary'' means any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long- term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons; (2) the term ``state sponsor of terrorism'' means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to-- (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A)); (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); (C) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or (D) any other provision of law; and (3) the term ``United States'' means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. <all>

Protecting our Land Act

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism.

Protecting our Land Act

Rep. Steube, W. Gregory

R

FL

This bill requires the President to direct federal agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit foreign adversaries or state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing real estate located in the United States.

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 our Land Act''. SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES BY FOREIGN ADVERSARIES AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (b) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``foreign adversary'' means any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long- term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons; (2) the term ``state sponsor of terrorism'' means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to-- (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A)); (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); (C) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or (D) any other provision of law; and (3) the term ``United States'' means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 our Land Act''. SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES BY FOREIGN ADVERSARIES AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (b) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``foreign adversary'' means any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long- term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons; (2) the term ``state sponsor of terrorism'' means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to-- (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A)); (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); (C) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or (D) any other provision of law; and (3) the term ``United States'' means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 our Land Act''. SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES BY FOREIGN ADVERSARIES AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (b) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``foreign adversary'' means any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long- term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons; (2) the term ``state sponsor of terrorism'' means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to-- (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A)); (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); (C) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or (D) any other provision of law; and (3) the term ``United States'' means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 our Land Act''. SECTION 2. PROHIBITION ON PURCHASE OF PUBLIC OR PRIVATE REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES BY FOREIGN ADVERSARIES AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (b) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``foreign adversary'' means any foreign government or foreign nongovernment person engaged in a long- term pattern or serious instances of conduct significantly adverse to the national security of the United States or security and safety of United States persons; (2) the term ``state sponsor of terrorism'' means a country the government of which the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly provided support for international terrorism pursuant to-- (A) section 1754(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4318(c)(1)(A)); (B) section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371); (C) section 40 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2780); or (D) any other provision of law; and (3) the term ``United States'' means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States. <all>

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism.

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism.

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism.

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism.

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism. (

To prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism. a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall direct the heads of the Federal departments and agencies to promulgate rules and regulations to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by a foreign adversary, a state sponsor of terrorism, any agent or instrumentality of a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism, or any person owned or controlled by, or affiliated with, a foreign adversary or a state sponsor of terrorism.

H.R.5744

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Customer Non-Discrimination Act This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity with respect to public accommodations and facilities. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation. The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services. Protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin shall include protections against discrimination based on (1) an association with another person who is a member of such a protected class; or (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, that an individual is a member of such a protected class. The bill prohibits the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 from providing a claim, defense, or basis for challenging such protections. The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. The bill also prohibits the provision of less favorable treatment with respect to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions as compared to other physical conditions.

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, 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 ``Customer Non-Discrimination Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS. (a) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation in Public Accommodations.--Section 201 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``stadium'' and all that follows and inserting ``stadium or other place of or establishment that provides exhibition, entertainment, recreation, exercise, amusement, gathering, or display;''; (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) any establishment that provides a good, service, or program, including a store, shopping center, online retailer or service provider, salon, bank, gas station, food bank, service or care center, shelter, travel agency, or funeral parlor, or establishment that provides health care, accounting, or legal services; ``(5) any train service, bus service, car service, taxi service, airline service, station, depot, or other place of or establishment that provides transportation service; and''. (b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. (c) Definitions and Rules of Construction.--Title II of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 208. DEFINITIONS AND RULES. ``(a) Definitions.-- ``(1) Race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; national origin.--The term `race', `color', `religion', `sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)', or `national origin', used with respect to an individual, includes-- ``(A) the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and ``(B) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of the individual. ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(3) Including.--The term `including' means including, but not limited to, consistent with the term's standard meaning in Federal law. ``(4) Sex.--The term `sex' includes-- ``(A) a sex stereotype; ``(B) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; ``(C) sexual orientation or gender identity; and ``(D) sex characteristics, including intersex traits. ``(5) Sexual orientation.--The term `sexual orientation' means homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. ``(b) Rules.--In this title-- ``(1) (with respect to sex) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition shall not receive less favorable treatment than other physical conditions; and ``(2) (with respect to gender identity) an individual shall not be denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. ``SEC. 209. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(b) No Negative Inference.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to support any inference that any Federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a sex stereotype. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. ``SEC. 210. CLAIMS. ``The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.) shall not provide a claim concerning, or a defense to a claim under this title or provide a basis for challenging the application or enforcement of this title.''. <all>

Customer Non-Discrimination Act

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes.

Customer Non-Discrimination Act

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie

D

NJ

This bill prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity with respect to public accommodations and facilities. Specifically, the bill defines and includes sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity among the prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation. The bill expands the definition of public accommodations to include places or establishments that provide (1) exhibitions, recreation, exercise, amusement, gatherings, or displays; (2) goods, services, or programs; and (3) transportation services. Protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin shall include protections against discrimination based on (1) an association with another person who is a member of such a protected class; or (2) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, that an individual is a member of such a protected class. The bill prohibits the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 from providing a claim, defense, or basis for challenging such protections. The bill prohibits an individual from being denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. The bill also prohibits the provision of less favorable treatment with respect to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions as compared to other physical conditions.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Customer Non-Discrimination Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS. 2000a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``stadium'' and all that follows and inserting ``stadium or other place of or establishment that provides exhibition, entertainment, recreation, exercise, amusement, gathering, or display;''; (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) any establishment that provides a good, service, or program, including a store, shopping center, online retailer or service provider, salon, bank, gas station, food bank, service or care center, shelter, travel agency, or funeral parlor, or establishment that provides health care, accounting, or legal services; ``(5) any train service, bus service, car service, taxi service, airline service, station, depot, or other place of or establishment that provides transportation service; and''. (b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. (c) Definitions and Rules of Construction.--Title II of such Act (42 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 208. ``(a) Definitions.-- ``(1) Race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; national origin.--The term `race', `color', `religion', `sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)', or `national origin', used with respect to an individual, includes-- ``(A) the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and ``(B) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of the individual. ``(3) Including.--The term `including' means including, but not limited to, consistent with the term's standard meaning in Federal law. 209. ``(b) No Negative Inference.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to support any inference that any Federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a sex stereotype. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. 210. CLAIMS. ``The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.) shall not provide a claim concerning, or a defense to a claim under this title or provide a basis for challenging the application or enforcement of this title.''.

SEC. 2. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS. (b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. (c) Definitions and Rules of Construction.--Title II of such Act (42 U.S.C. ``(a) Definitions.-- ``(1) Race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; national origin.--The term `race', `color', `religion', `sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)', or `national origin', used with respect to an individual, includes-- ``(A) the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and ``(B) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of the individual. ``(3) Including.--The term `including' means including, but not limited to, consistent with the term's standard meaning in Federal law. ``(b) No Negative Inference.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to support any inference that any Federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a sex stereotype. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. CLAIMS. 2000bb et seq.)

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, 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 ``Customer Non-Discrimination Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS. (a) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation in Public Accommodations.--Section 201 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``stadium'' and all that follows and inserting ``stadium or other place of or establishment that provides exhibition, entertainment, recreation, exercise, amusement, gathering, or display;''; (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) any establishment that provides a good, service, or program, including a store, shopping center, online retailer or service provider, salon, bank, gas station, food bank, service or care center, shelter, travel agency, or funeral parlor, or establishment that provides health care, accounting, or legal services; ``(5) any train service, bus service, car service, taxi service, airline service, station, depot, or other place of or establishment that provides transportation service; and''. (b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. (c) Definitions and Rules of Construction.--Title II of such Act (42 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 208. ``(a) Definitions.-- ``(1) Race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; national origin.--The term `race', `color', `religion', `sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)', or `national origin', used with respect to an individual, includes-- ``(A) the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and ``(B) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of the individual. ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(3) Including.--The term `including' means including, but not limited to, consistent with the term's standard meaning in Federal law. ``(5) Sexual orientation.--The term `sexual orientation' means homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. ``(b) Rules.--In this title-- ``(1) (with respect to sex) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition shall not receive less favorable treatment than other physical conditions; and ``(2) (with respect to gender identity) an individual shall not be denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. 209. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(b) No Negative Inference.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to support any inference that any Federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a sex stereotype. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. 210. CLAIMS. ``The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.) shall not provide a claim concerning, or a defense to a claim under this title or provide a basis for challenging the application or enforcement of this title.''.

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, 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 ``Customer Non-Discrimination Act''. SEC. 2. PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS. (a) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation in Public Accommodations.--Section 201 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``stadium'' and all that follows and inserting ``stadium or other place of or establishment that provides exhibition, entertainment, recreation, exercise, amusement, gathering, or display;''; (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) any establishment that provides a good, service, or program, including a store, shopping center, online retailer or service provider, salon, bank, gas station, food bank, service or care center, shelter, travel agency, or funeral parlor, or establishment that provides health care, accounting, or legal services; ``(5) any train service, bus service, car service, taxi service, airline service, station, depot, or other place of or establishment that provides transportation service; and''. (b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. (c) Definitions and Rules of Construction.--Title II of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 208. DEFINITIONS AND RULES. ``(a) Definitions.-- ``(1) Race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; national origin.--The term `race', `color', `religion', `sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity)', or `national origin', used with respect to an individual, includes-- ``(A) the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of another person with whom the individual is associated or has been associated; and ``(B) a perception or belief, even if inaccurate, concerning the race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin, respectively, of the individual. ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(3) Including.--The term `including' means including, but not limited to, consistent with the term's standard meaning in Federal law. ``(4) Sex.--The term `sex' includes-- ``(A) a sex stereotype; ``(B) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; ``(C) sexual orientation or gender identity; and ``(D) sex characteristics, including intersex traits. ``(5) Sexual orientation.--The term `sexual orientation' means homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. ``(b) Rules.--In this title-- ``(1) (with respect to sex) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition shall not receive less favorable treatment than other physical conditions; and ``(2) (with respect to gender identity) an individual shall not be denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. ``SEC. 209. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(b) No Negative Inference.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to support any inference that any Federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a sex stereotype. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. ``SEC. 210. CLAIMS. ``The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.) shall not provide a claim concerning, or a defense to a claim under this title or provide a basis for challenging the application or enforcement of this title.''. <all>

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. ( ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(b) Rules.--In this title-- ``(1) (with respect to sex) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition shall not receive less favorable treatment than other physical conditions; and ``(2) (with respect to gender identity) an individual shall not be denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. ``The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.)

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. ( ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(b) No Negative Inference.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to support any inference that any Federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a sex stereotype. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place.

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. ( ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(b) No Negative Inference.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to support any inference that any Federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a sex stereotype. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place.

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. ( ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(b) Rules.--In this title-- ``(1) (with respect to sex) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition shall not receive less favorable treatment than other physical conditions; and ``(2) (with respect to gender identity) an individual shall not be denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. ``The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.)

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. ( ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(b) No Negative Inference.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to support any inference that any Federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a sex stereotype. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place.

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. ( ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(b) Rules.--In this title-- ``(1) (with respect to sex) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition shall not receive less favorable treatment than other physical conditions; and ``(2) (with respect to gender identity) an individual shall not be denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. ``The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.)

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. ( ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(b) No Negative Inference.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to support any inference that any Federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a sex stereotype. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place.

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. ( ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(b) Rules.--In this title-- ``(1) (with respect to sex) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition shall not receive less favorable treatment than other physical conditions; and ``(2) (with respect to gender identity) an individual shall not be denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. ``The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.)

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. ( ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(b) No Negative Inference.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to support any inference that any Federal law prohibiting a practice on the basis of sex does not prohibit discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a sex stereotype. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place.

To prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes. b) Prohibition on Discrimination or Segregation Under Law.-- Section 202 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 2000a-1) is amended by inserting ``sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity),'' before ``or national origin''. ( ``(2) Gender identity.--The term `gender identity' means the gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. ``(b) Rules.--In this title-- ``(1) (with respect to sex) pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition shall not receive less favorable treatment than other physical conditions; and ``(2) (with respect to gender identity) an individual shall not be denied access to a shared facility, including a restroom, a locker room, and a dressing room, that is in accordance with the individual's gender identity. ``(a) Claims and Remedies Not Precluded.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to limit the claims or remedies available to any individual for an unlawful practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or national origin including claims brought pursuant to section 1979 or 1980 of the Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983, 1985) or any other law, including the Federal law amended by the Customer Non-Discrimination Act, regulation, or policy. ``(c) Scope of an Establishment.--A reference in this title to an establishment-- ``(1) shall be construed to include an individual whose operations affect commerce and who is a provider of a good, service, or program; and ``(2) shall not be construed to be limited to a physical facility or place. ``The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.)

H.R.6702

Health

Safeguarding Women's and Children's Health Act of 2022 This bill imposes reporting requirements relating to abortion drugs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must require health care practitioners to report (1) any death or adverse event associated with the use of an abortion drug, whether or not the adverse event is considered drug-related; and (2) each time the practitioner prescribes, dispenses, or administers such a drug. The FDA must establish online portals for health care practitioners to report such information and for patients to self-report adverse events. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must aggregate the collected information and annually publish data about such drugs, including the number of prescriptions and adverse events occurring within 120 days of use.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, 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 ``Safeguarding Women's and Children's Health Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Many data limitations affect the accuracy of statistics related to chemical abortions in the United States, and there is no central database tracking this information. (2) States may voluntarily choose to share abortion data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the Guttmacher Institute, which directly surveys abortion providers, consistently documents 30 to 40 percent more abortions than the CDC. (3) Some States with high volumes of abortion, such as California, do not report to the CDC. (4) Only 28 States require abortion providers to report complications, but there is rarely an enforced penalty for noncompliance. Only 12 States require other physicians, coroners, or emergency rooms to report complications or deaths for investigation, and frequently these facilities and physicians are unaware of these reporting requirements. (5) These data problems are a significant limitation to United States studies on abortion complications. (6) Women experiencing complications will often present to an emergency room rather than return to the abortion provider, and researchers frequently ignore the difficulty in obtaining accurate International Classification of Diseases coding in emergency rooms due to search engine failure to discover induced abortion codes, which leads to miscoding and frequently attributing induced abortion complications to spontaneous abortions. (7) When compared to surgical abortions, chemical abortions are over 50 percent more likely to result in an abortion- related visit to an emergency room, and by 2015, 60 percent of chemical abortion-related emergency room visits were incorrectly coded as miscarriages. (8) Better quality, international records-linkages studies, and meta-analyses document far higher rates of complications and mortality from abortion, casting doubt on the validity of the reported data by which United States public health decisions are made. (9) Independent systematic analysis of adverse event reports submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 2000 and 2019 revealed approximately 3,000 United States adverse events out of an expected 185,000 adverse events based on the known and published complication rate after mifepristone misoprostol abortions. Thus, the Adverse Event Reporting System of the FDA captured only 1.7 percent of the actual adverse events occurring in United States women, the majority of which occurred prior to 2016 when mifepristone prescribers were required to report adverse events as part of the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy. (10) In 2016, the FDA relaxed the gestational age dispensing from a limitation of 7 weeks gestation to a limitation of 10 weeks gestation, and at the same time the FDA no longer required mifepristone prescribers to report adverse events other than death. These simultaneous changes ensured that there would be no way to capture the increased adverse events resulting from the relaxation of the gestational age requirements. (11) In order to fulfil the statutory requirement of the FDA to oversee and evaluate the safety of mifepristone use as an abortifacient, substantial changes in the adverse event reporting for mifepristone must be implemented to obtain an accurate evaluation of the impact of mifepristone-related adverse events on United States women. SEC. 3. ACCURATE REPORTING ON CHEMICAL ABORTION AND RELATED ADVERSE EVENTS. (a) Reporting Requirements.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall require any abortion drug, including any abortion drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration before the date of enactment of this Act, to have a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy requiring that-- (1) within 15 days of becoming aware of any death or other adverse event in a patient associated with the use of such abortion drug, a health care provider shall-- (A) report such death or adverse event to the Food and Drug Administration and to the manufacturer of such abortion drug; and (B) identify in such reporting the patient by a nonidentifiable reference and the serial number from each package of such abortion drug if available; and (2) a health care practitioner who prescribes, dispenses, or administers such abortion drug shall-- (A) within 15 days of such prescribing, dispensing, or administering, report the action to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (B) exclude from such reporting any individually identifiable patient information. (b) Portals.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (1) establish and maintain an online portal that allows health care practitioners to easily, confidentially, and securely report to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by means of online transmission the information required by subsection (a) to be reported; and (2) establish and maintain an online portal that allows patients to easily, confidentially, and securely self-report to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by means of online transmission any adverse events the patients have experienced that are associated with use of an abortion drug. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; (ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or (iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. (2) The term ``adverse event'' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. (3) The term ``unborn child'' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. SEC. 4. IMPROVED REPORTING OF DATA RELATED TO CHEMICAL ABORTIONS. The Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 317U of such Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-23) the following: ``SEC. 317V. IMPROVED REPORTING OF DATA RELATED TO CHEMICAL ABORTIONS. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall-- ``(1) collect and aggregate in a standardized format information that is reported pursuant to section 3 of the Safeguarding Women's and Children's Health Act of 2022 with respect to abortion drugs; ``(2) make such information available in accordance with section 552 of title 5, United States Code; and ``(3) annually publish-- ``(A) the number of abortion drugs prescribed in the United States; ``(B) the number of abortion drugs that are shipped directly to prescribers and to patients; ``(C) the total number of deaths that occurred within 120 days of ingestion of an abortion drug, regardless of causal attribution, and the cause of death; ``(D) the total number of serious adverse events that occurred within 120 days of ingestion of an abortion drug; ``(E) the number of times each such serious adverse event occurred; ``(F) the total number of all adverse events that occurred within 120 days of ingestion of an abortion drug, stratified by the Common Terminology for Coding Adverse Events (or any successor publication) criteria for severity grading; and ``(G) the number of times abortion drug ingestion resulted in an incomplete abortion. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `abortion drug' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- ``(A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- ``(i) to produce a live birth; ``(ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or ``(iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ``(2) The term `adverse event' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. ``(3) The term `serious adverse event' means an adverse event that meets Common Terminology for Coding Adverse Events criteria (or any successor publication) for level 3 or above. ``(4) The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code.''. <all>

Safeguarding Women’s and Children’s Health Act of 2022

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes.

Safeguarding Women’s and Children’s Health Act of 2022

Rep. Walorski, Jackie

R

IN

This bill imposes reporting requirements relating to abortion drugs. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must require health care practitioners to report (1) any death or adverse event associated with the use of an abortion drug, whether or not the adverse event is considered drug-related; and (2) each time the practitioner prescribes, dispenses, or administers such a drug. The FDA must establish online portals for health care practitioners to report such information and for patients to self-report adverse events. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must aggregate the collected information and annually publish data about such drugs, including the number of prescriptions and adverse events occurring within 120 days of use.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safeguarding Women's and Children's Health Act of 2022''. 2. Only 12 States require other physicians, coroners, or emergency rooms to report complications or deaths for investigation, and frequently these facilities and physicians are unaware of these reporting requirements. (5) These data problems are a significant limitation to United States studies on abortion complications. (10) In 2016, the FDA relaxed the gestational age dispensing from a limitation of 7 weeks gestation to a limitation of 10 weeks gestation, and at the same time the FDA no longer required mifepristone prescribers to report adverse events other than death. 3. ACCURATE REPORTING ON CHEMICAL ABORTION AND RELATED ADVERSE EVENTS. (b) Portals.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (1) establish and maintain an online portal that allows health care practitioners to easily, confidentially, and securely report to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by means of online transmission the information required by subsection (a) to be reported; and (2) establish and maintain an online portal that allows patients to easily, confidentially, and securely self-report to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by means of online transmission any adverse events the patients have experienced that are associated with use of an abortion drug. (2) The term ``adverse event'' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. SEC. 4. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `abortion drug' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- ``(A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- ``(i) to produce a live birth; ``(ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or ``(iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safeguarding Women's and Children's Health Act of 2022''. 2. (5) These data problems are a significant limitation to United States studies on abortion complications. (10) In 2016, the FDA relaxed the gestational age dispensing from a limitation of 7 weeks gestation to a limitation of 10 weeks gestation, and at the same time the FDA no longer required mifepristone prescribers to report adverse events other than death. 3. ACCURATE REPORTING ON CHEMICAL ABORTION AND RELATED ADVERSE EVENTS. (b) Portals.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (1) establish and maintain an online portal that allows health care practitioners to easily, confidentially, and securely report to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by means of online transmission the information required by subsection (a) to be reported; and (2) establish and maintain an online portal that allows patients to easily, confidentially, and securely self-report to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by means of online transmission any adverse events the patients have experienced that are associated with use of an abortion drug. (2) The term ``adverse event'' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. SEC. 4. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `abortion drug' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- ``(A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- ``(i) to produce a live birth; ``(ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or ``(iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Safeguarding Women's and Children's Health Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) States may voluntarily choose to share abortion data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the Guttmacher Institute, which directly surveys abortion providers, consistently documents 30 to 40 percent more abortions than the CDC. Only 12 States require other physicians, coroners, or emergency rooms to report complications or deaths for investigation, and frequently these facilities and physicians are unaware of these reporting requirements. (5) These data problems are a significant limitation to United States studies on abortion complications. (10) In 2016, the FDA relaxed the gestational age dispensing from a limitation of 7 weeks gestation to a limitation of 10 weeks gestation, and at the same time the FDA no longer required mifepristone prescribers to report adverse events other than death. These simultaneous changes ensured that there would be no way to capture the increased adverse events resulting from the relaxation of the gestational age requirements. 3. ACCURATE REPORTING ON CHEMICAL ABORTION AND RELATED ADVERSE EVENTS. (b) Portals.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (1) establish and maintain an online portal that allows health care practitioners to easily, confidentially, and securely report to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by means of online transmission the information required by subsection (a) to be reported; and (2) establish and maintain an online portal that allows patients to easily, confidentially, and securely self-report to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by means of online transmission any adverse events the patients have experienced that are associated with use of an abortion drug. (2) The term ``adverse event'' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. SEC. 4. 247b-23) the following: ``SEC. 317V. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall-- ``(1) collect and aggregate in a standardized format information that is reported pursuant to section 3 of the Safeguarding Women's and Children's Health Act of 2022 with respect to abortion drugs; ``(2) make such information available in accordance with section 552 of title 5, United States Code; and ``(3) annually publish-- ``(A) the number of abortion drugs prescribed in the United States; ``(B) the number of abortion drugs that are shipped directly to prescribers and to patients; ``(C) the total number of deaths that occurred within 120 days of ingestion of an abortion drug, regardless of causal attribution, and the cause of death; ``(D) the total number of serious adverse events that occurred within 120 days of ingestion of an abortion drug; ``(E) the number of times each such serious adverse event occurred; ``(F) the total number of all adverse events that occurred within 120 days of ingestion of an abortion drug, stratified by the Common Terminology for Coding Adverse Events (or any successor publication) criteria for severity grading; and ``(G) the number of times abortion drug ingestion resulted in an incomplete abortion. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `abortion drug' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- ``(A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- ``(i) to produce a live birth; ``(ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or ``(iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ``(4) The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, 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 ``Safeguarding Women's and Children's Health Act of 2022''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) States may voluntarily choose to share abortion data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the Guttmacher Institute, which directly surveys abortion providers, consistently documents 30 to 40 percent more abortions than the CDC. Only 12 States require other physicians, coroners, or emergency rooms to report complications or deaths for investigation, and frequently these facilities and physicians are unaware of these reporting requirements. (5) These data problems are a significant limitation to United States studies on abortion complications. (6) Women experiencing complications will often present to an emergency room rather than return to the abortion provider, and researchers frequently ignore the difficulty in obtaining accurate International Classification of Diseases coding in emergency rooms due to search engine failure to discover induced abortion codes, which leads to miscoding and frequently attributing induced abortion complications to spontaneous abortions. (7) When compared to surgical abortions, chemical abortions are over 50 percent more likely to result in an abortion- related visit to an emergency room, and by 2015, 60 percent of chemical abortion-related emergency room visits were incorrectly coded as miscarriages. (8) Better quality, international records-linkages studies, and meta-analyses document far higher rates of complications and mortality from abortion, casting doubt on the validity of the reported data by which United States public health decisions are made. (9) Independent systematic analysis of adverse event reports submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 2000 and 2019 revealed approximately 3,000 United States adverse events out of an expected 185,000 adverse events based on the known and published complication rate after mifepristone misoprostol abortions. Thus, the Adverse Event Reporting System of the FDA captured only 1.7 percent of the actual adverse events occurring in United States women, the majority of which occurred prior to 2016 when mifepristone prescribers were required to report adverse events as part of the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy. (10) In 2016, the FDA relaxed the gestational age dispensing from a limitation of 7 weeks gestation to a limitation of 10 weeks gestation, and at the same time the FDA no longer required mifepristone prescribers to report adverse events other than death. These simultaneous changes ensured that there would be no way to capture the increased adverse events resulting from the relaxation of the gestational age requirements. 3. ACCURATE REPORTING ON CHEMICAL ABORTION AND RELATED ADVERSE EVENTS. (b) Portals.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, shall-- (1) establish and maintain an online portal that allows health care practitioners to easily, confidentially, and securely report to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by means of online transmission the information required by subsection (a) to be reported; and (2) establish and maintain an online portal that allows patients to easily, confidentially, and securely self-report to the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by means of online transmission any adverse events the patients have experienced that are associated with use of an abortion drug. (2) The term ``adverse event'' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. SEC. 4. 247b-23) the following: ``SEC. 317V. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shall-- ``(1) collect and aggregate in a standardized format information that is reported pursuant to section 3 of the Safeguarding Women's and Children's Health Act of 2022 with respect to abortion drugs; ``(2) make such information available in accordance with section 552 of title 5, United States Code; and ``(3) annually publish-- ``(A) the number of abortion drugs prescribed in the United States; ``(B) the number of abortion drugs that are shipped directly to prescribers and to patients; ``(C) the total number of deaths that occurred within 120 days of ingestion of an abortion drug, regardless of causal attribution, and the cause of death; ``(D) the total number of serious adverse events that occurred within 120 days of ingestion of an abortion drug; ``(E) the number of times each such serious adverse event occurred; ``(F) the total number of all adverse events that occurred within 120 days of ingestion of an abortion drug, stratified by the Common Terminology for Coding Adverse Events (or any successor publication) criteria for severity grading; and ``(G) the number of times abortion drug ingestion resulted in an incomplete abortion. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `abortion drug' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- ``(A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or ``(B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- ``(i) to produce a live birth; ``(ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or ``(iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ``(4) The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code.''.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes. 2) States may voluntarily choose to share abortion data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the Guttmacher Institute, which directly surveys abortion providers, consistently documents 30 to 40 percent more abortions than the CDC. ( (6) Women experiencing complications will often present to an emergency room rather than return to the abortion provider, and researchers frequently ignore the difficulty in obtaining accurate International Classification of Diseases coding in emergency rooms due to search engine failure to discover induced abortion codes, which leads to miscoding and frequently attributing induced abortion complications to spontaneous abortions. ( Thus, the Adverse Event Reporting System of the FDA captured only 1.7 percent of the actual adverse events occurring in United States women, the majority of which occurred prior to 2016 when mifepristone prescribers were required to report adverse events as part of the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy. (10) In 2016, the FDA relaxed the gestational age dispensing from a limitation of 7 weeks gestation to a limitation of 10 weeks gestation, and at the same time the FDA no longer required mifepristone prescribers to report adverse events other than death. These simultaneous changes ensured that there would be no way to capture the increased adverse events resulting from the relaxation of the gestational age requirements. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; (ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or (iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ( 2) The term ``adverse event'' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. (3) The term ``unborn child'' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. 317V. IMPROVED REPORTING OF DATA RELATED TO CHEMICAL ABORTIONS. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(4) The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code.''.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes. The Congress finds the following: (1) Many data limitations affect the accuracy of statistics related to chemical abortions in the United States, and there is no central database tracking this information. ( 3) Some States with high volumes of abortion, such as California, do not report to the CDC. ( (9) Independent systematic analysis of adverse event reports submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 2000 and 2019 revealed approximately 3,000 United States adverse events out of an expected 185,000 adverse events based on the known and published complication rate after mifepristone misoprostol abortions. 11) In order to fulfil the statutory requirement of the FDA to oversee and evaluate the safety of mifepristone use as an abortifacient, substantial changes in the adverse event reporting for mifepristone must be implemented to obtain an accurate evaluation of the impact of mifepristone-related adverse events on United States women. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; (ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or (iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ( 3) The term ``unborn child'' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(2) The term `adverse event' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. ``(3) The term `serious adverse event' means an adverse event that meets Common Terminology for Coding Adverse Events criteria (or any successor publication) for level 3 or above.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes. The Congress finds the following: (1) Many data limitations affect the accuracy of statistics related to chemical abortions in the United States, and there is no central database tracking this information. ( 3) Some States with high volumes of abortion, such as California, do not report to the CDC. ( (9) Independent systematic analysis of adverse event reports submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 2000 and 2019 revealed approximately 3,000 United States adverse events out of an expected 185,000 adverse events based on the known and published complication rate after mifepristone misoprostol abortions. 11) In order to fulfil the statutory requirement of the FDA to oversee and evaluate the safety of mifepristone use as an abortifacient, substantial changes in the adverse event reporting for mifepristone must be implemented to obtain an accurate evaluation of the impact of mifepristone-related adverse events on United States women. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; (ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or (iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ( 3) The term ``unborn child'' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(2) The term `adverse event' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. ``(3) The term `serious adverse event' means an adverse event that meets Common Terminology for Coding Adverse Events criteria (or any successor publication) for level 3 or above.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes. 2) States may voluntarily choose to share abortion data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the Guttmacher Institute, which directly surveys abortion providers, consistently documents 30 to 40 percent more abortions than the CDC. ( (6) Women experiencing complications will often present to an emergency room rather than return to the abortion provider, and researchers frequently ignore the difficulty in obtaining accurate International Classification of Diseases coding in emergency rooms due to search engine failure to discover induced abortion codes, which leads to miscoding and frequently attributing induced abortion complications to spontaneous abortions. ( Thus, the Adverse Event Reporting System of the FDA captured only 1.7 percent of the actual adverse events occurring in United States women, the majority of which occurred prior to 2016 when mifepristone prescribers were required to report adverse events as part of the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy. (10) In 2016, the FDA relaxed the gestational age dispensing from a limitation of 7 weeks gestation to a limitation of 10 weeks gestation, and at the same time the FDA no longer required mifepristone prescribers to report adverse events other than death. These simultaneous changes ensured that there would be no way to capture the increased adverse events resulting from the relaxation of the gestational age requirements. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; (ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or (iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ( 2) The term ``adverse event'' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. (3) The term ``unborn child'' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. 317V. IMPROVED REPORTING OF DATA RELATED TO CHEMICAL ABORTIONS. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(4) The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code.''.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes. The Congress finds the following: (1) Many data limitations affect the accuracy of statistics related to chemical abortions in the United States, and there is no central database tracking this information. ( 3) Some States with high volumes of abortion, such as California, do not report to the CDC. ( (9) Independent systematic analysis of adverse event reports submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 2000 and 2019 revealed approximately 3,000 United States adverse events out of an expected 185,000 adverse events based on the known and published complication rate after mifepristone misoprostol abortions. 11) In order to fulfil the statutory requirement of the FDA to oversee and evaluate the safety of mifepristone use as an abortifacient, substantial changes in the adverse event reporting for mifepristone must be implemented to obtain an accurate evaluation of the impact of mifepristone-related adverse events on United States women. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; (ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or (iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ( 3) The term ``unborn child'' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(2) The term `adverse event' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. ``(3) The term `serious adverse event' means an adverse event that meets Common Terminology for Coding Adverse Events criteria (or any successor publication) for level 3 or above.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes. 2) States may voluntarily choose to share abortion data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the Guttmacher Institute, which directly surveys abortion providers, consistently documents 30 to 40 percent more abortions than the CDC. ( (6) Women experiencing complications will often present to an emergency room rather than return to the abortion provider, and researchers frequently ignore the difficulty in obtaining accurate International Classification of Diseases coding in emergency rooms due to search engine failure to discover induced abortion codes, which leads to miscoding and frequently attributing induced abortion complications to spontaneous abortions. ( Thus, the Adverse Event Reporting System of the FDA captured only 1.7 percent of the actual adverse events occurring in United States women, the majority of which occurred prior to 2016 when mifepristone prescribers were required to report adverse events as part of the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy. (10) In 2016, the FDA relaxed the gestational age dispensing from a limitation of 7 weeks gestation to a limitation of 10 weeks gestation, and at the same time the FDA no longer required mifepristone prescribers to report adverse events other than death. These simultaneous changes ensured that there would be no way to capture the increased adverse events resulting from the relaxation of the gestational age requirements. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; (ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or (iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ( 2) The term ``adverse event'' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. (3) The term ``unborn child'' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. 317V. IMPROVED REPORTING OF DATA RELATED TO CHEMICAL ABORTIONS. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(4) The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code.''.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes. The Congress finds the following: (1) Many data limitations affect the accuracy of statistics related to chemical abortions in the United States, and there is no central database tracking this information. ( 3) Some States with high volumes of abortion, such as California, do not report to the CDC. ( (9) Independent systematic analysis of adverse event reports submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 2000 and 2019 revealed approximately 3,000 United States adverse events out of an expected 185,000 adverse events based on the known and published complication rate after mifepristone misoprostol abortions. 11) In order to fulfil the statutory requirement of the FDA to oversee and evaluate the safety of mifepristone use as an abortifacient, substantial changes in the adverse event reporting for mifepristone must be implemented to obtain an accurate evaluation of the impact of mifepristone-related adverse events on United States women. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; (ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or (iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ( 3) The term ``unborn child'' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(2) The term `adverse event' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. ``(3) The term `serious adverse event' means an adverse event that meets Common Terminology for Coding Adverse Events criteria (or any successor publication) for level 3 or above.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes. 2) States may voluntarily choose to share abortion data with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but the Guttmacher Institute, which directly surveys abortion providers, consistently documents 30 to 40 percent more abortions than the CDC. ( (6) Women experiencing complications will often present to an emergency room rather than return to the abortion provider, and researchers frequently ignore the difficulty in obtaining accurate International Classification of Diseases coding in emergency rooms due to search engine failure to discover induced abortion codes, which leads to miscoding and frequently attributing induced abortion complications to spontaneous abortions. ( Thus, the Adverse Event Reporting System of the FDA captured only 1.7 percent of the actual adverse events occurring in United States women, the majority of which occurred prior to 2016 when mifepristone prescribers were required to report adverse events as part of the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy. (10) In 2016, the FDA relaxed the gestational age dispensing from a limitation of 7 weeks gestation to a limitation of 10 weeks gestation, and at the same time the FDA no longer required mifepristone prescribers to report adverse events other than death. These simultaneous changes ensured that there would be no way to capture the increased adverse events resulting from the relaxation of the gestational age requirements. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; (ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or (iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ( 2) The term ``adverse event'' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. (3) The term ``unborn child'' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. 317V. IMPROVED REPORTING OF DATA RELATED TO CHEMICAL ABORTIONS. ``(b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance to facilitate and improve the reporting of data for purposes of this section. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(4) The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code.''.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes. ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(2) The term `adverse event' means any untoward medical occurrence associated with the use of a drug in humans, whether or not considered drug-related. ``(3) The term `serious adverse event' means an adverse event that meets Common Terminology for Coding Adverse Events criteria (or any successor publication) for level 3 or above.

To require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes. Thus, the Adverse Event Reporting System of the FDA captured only 1.7 percent of the actual adverse events occurring in United States women, the majority of which occurred prior to 2016 when mifepristone prescribers were required to report adverse events as part of the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy. ( ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``abortion drug'' means any drug, substance, or combination of drugs or substances that is intended for use or that is in fact used (irrespective of how the product is labeled)-- (A) to intentionally kill the unborn child of a woman known to be pregnant; or (B) to intentionally terminate the pregnancy of a woman known to be pregnant, with an intention other than-- (i) to produce a live birth; (ii) to remove a dead unborn child; or (iii) to treat an ectopic or molar pregnancy. ( ``(c) Annual Reporting.--The Secretary shall-- ``(1) annually publish a report on the data collected and aggregated pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) post such report on the public website of the Food and Drug Administration. ``(4) The term `unborn child' means an individual organism of the species homo sapiens, beginning at fertilization, until the point of being born alive as defined in section 8(b) of title 1, United States Code. ''.

S.2493

Health

Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act This bill extends the period during which health care providers may use payments received from the Provider Relief Fund to cover a variety of costs related to COVID-19.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief 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 ``Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR ELIGIBLE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE CERTAIN FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE COVID-19 PROVIDER RELIEF FUND. (a) Extension of Deadline.-- (1) Payment received period 1.--Effective June 29, 2021, the deadline by which an eligible health care provider is required to use such reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received by such provider during the covered payment received period shall be extended until the later of-- (A) the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency period; or (B) December 31, 2021. (2) Adjustment of reporting time period.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make appropriate adjustments to the reporting time period established by the Secretary that is applicable to eligible health care providers with respect to the use of reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received during the covered payment received period to reflect the deadline established in paragraph (1) for the use of such reimbursements received during such covered payment received period. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered payment received period.--The term ``covered payment received period'' means, with respect to the Payment Received Periods referred to in the Provider Relief Fund Guidance, the payments beginning on April 10, 2020, and ending on June, 30, 2020. (2) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). (3) Eligible health care provider.--The term ``eligible health care provider'' has the meaning given such term in the third proviso of the third paragraph under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in division B of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (4) Provider relief fund.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund'' means the program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19, domestically or internationally, for necessary expenses to reimburse, through grants or other mechanisms, eligible health care providers for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to COVID-19 for which appropriations are made-- (A) under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in title VIII of division B of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); and (B) under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in title I of division B of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). (5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021. <all>

Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act

A bill to extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes.

Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act

Sen. Bennet, Michael F.

D

CO

This bill extends the period during which health care providers may use payments received from the Provider Relief Fund to cover a variety of costs related to COVID-19.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act''. SEC. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR ELIGIBLE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE CERTAIN FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE COVID-19 PROVIDER RELIEF FUND. (2) Adjustment of reporting time period.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make appropriate adjustments to the reporting time period established by the Secretary that is applicable to eligible health care providers with respect to the use of reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received during the covered payment received period to reflect the deadline established in paragraph (1) for the use of such reimbursements received during such covered payment received period. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered payment received period.--The term ``covered payment received period'' means, with respect to the Payment Received Periods referred to in the Provider Relief Fund Guidance, the payments beginning on April 10, 2020, and ending on June, 30, 2020. (2) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). (3) Eligible health care provider.--The term ``eligible health care provider'' has the meaning given such term in the third proviso of the third paragraph under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in division B of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (4) Provider relief fund.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund'' means the program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19, domestically or internationally, for necessary expenses to reimburse, through grants or other mechanisms, eligible health care providers for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to COVID-19 for which appropriations are made-- (A) under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in title VIII of division B of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); and (B) under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in title I of division B of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). (5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR ELIGIBLE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE CERTAIN FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE COVID-19 PROVIDER RELIEF FUND. (2) Adjustment of reporting time period.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make appropriate adjustments to the reporting time period established by the Secretary that is applicable to eligible health care providers with respect to the use of reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received during the covered payment received period to reflect the deadline established in paragraph (1) for the use of such reimbursements received during such covered payment received period. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered payment received period.--The term ``covered payment received period'' means, with respect to the Payment Received Periods referred to in the Provider Relief Fund Guidance, the payments beginning on April 10, 2020, and ending on June, 30, 2020. (2) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). (3) Eligible health care provider.--The term ``eligible health care provider'' has the meaning given such term in the third proviso of the third paragraph under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in division B of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief 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 ``Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR ELIGIBLE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE CERTAIN FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE COVID-19 PROVIDER RELIEF FUND. (a) Extension of Deadline.-- (1) Payment received period 1.--Effective June 29, 2021, the deadline by which an eligible health care provider is required to use such reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received by such provider during the covered payment received period shall be extended until the later of-- (A) the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency period; or (B) December 31, 2021. (2) Adjustment of reporting time period.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make appropriate adjustments to the reporting time period established by the Secretary that is applicable to eligible health care providers with respect to the use of reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received during the covered payment received period to reflect the deadline established in paragraph (1) for the use of such reimbursements received during such covered payment received period. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered payment received period.--The term ``covered payment received period'' means, with respect to the Payment Received Periods referred to in the Provider Relief Fund Guidance, the payments beginning on April 10, 2020, and ending on June, 30, 2020. (2) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). (3) Eligible health care provider.--The term ``eligible health care provider'' has the meaning given such term in the third proviso of the third paragraph under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in division B of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (4) Provider relief fund.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund'' means the program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19, domestically or internationally, for necessary expenses to reimburse, through grants or other mechanisms, eligible health care providers for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to COVID-19 for which appropriations are made-- (A) under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in title VIII of division B of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); and (B) under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in title I of division B of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). (5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021. <all>

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief 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 ``Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR ELIGIBLE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO USE CERTAIN FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE COVID-19 PROVIDER RELIEF FUND. (a) Extension of Deadline.-- (1) Payment received period 1.--Effective June 29, 2021, the deadline by which an eligible health care provider is required to use such reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received by such provider during the covered payment received period shall be extended until the later of-- (A) the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency period; or (B) December 31, 2021. (2) Adjustment of reporting time period.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make appropriate adjustments to the reporting time period established by the Secretary that is applicable to eligible health care providers with respect to the use of reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received during the covered payment received period to reflect the deadline established in paragraph (1) for the use of such reimbursements received during such covered payment received period. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered payment received period.--The term ``covered payment received period'' means, with respect to the Payment Received Periods referred to in the Provider Relief Fund Guidance, the payments beginning on April 10, 2020, and ending on June, 30, 2020. (2) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). (3) Eligible health care provider.--The term ``eligible health care provider'' has the meaning given such term in the third proviso of the third paragraph under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in division B of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (4) Provider relief fund.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund'' means the program to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19, domestically or internationally, for necessary expenses to reimburse, through grants or other mechanisms, eligible health care providers for health care related expenses or lost revenues that are attributable to COVID-19 for which appropriations are made-- (A) under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in title VIII of division B of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136); and (B) under the heading ``Department of Health and Human Services--Office of the Secretary--Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund'' in title I of division B of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). (5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021. <all>

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes. a) Extension of Deadline.-- (1) Payment received period 1.--Effective June 29, 2021, the deadline by which an eligible health care provider is required to use such reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received by such provider during the covered payment received period shall be extended until the later of-- (A) the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency period; or (B) December 31, 2021. ( (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered payment received period.--The term ``covered payment received period'' means, with respect to the Payment Received Periods referred to in the Provider Relief Fund Guidance, the payments beginning on April 10, 2020, and ending on June, 30, 2020. ( 2) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). ( 5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes. 2) Adjustment of reporting time period.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make appropriate adjustments to the reporting time period established by the Secretary that is applicable to eligible health care providers with respect to the use of reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received during the covered payment received period to reflect the deadline established in paragraph (1) for the use of such reimbursements received during such covered payment received period. ( 5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes. 2) Adjustment of reporting time period.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make appropriate adjustments to the reporting time period established by the Secretary that is applicable to eligible health care providers with respect to the use of reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received during the covered payment received period to reflect the deadline established in paragraph (1) for the use of such reimbursements received during such covered payment received period. ( 5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes. a) Extension of Deadline.-- (1) Payment received period 1.--Effective June 29, 2021, the deadline by which an eligible health care provider is required to use such reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received by such provider during the covered payment received period shall be extended until the later of-- (A) the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency period; or (B) December 31, 2021. ( (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered payment received period.--The term ``covered payment received period'' means, with respect to the Payment Received Periods referred to in the Provider Relief Fund Guidance, the payments beginning on April 10, 2020, and ending on June, 30, 2020. ( 2) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). ( 5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes. 2) Adjustment of reporting time period.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make appropriate adjustments to the reporting time period established by the Secretary that is applicable to eligible health care providers with respect to the use of reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received during the covered payment received period to reflect the deadline established in paragraph (1) for the use of such reimbursements received during such covered payment received period. ( 5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes. a) Extension of Deadline.-- (1) Payment received period 1.--Effective June 29, 2021, the deadline by which an eligible health care provider is required to use such reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received by such provider during the covered payment received period shall be extended until the later of-- (A) the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency period; or (B) December 31, 2021. ( (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered payment received period.--The term ``covered payment received period'' means, with respect to the Payment Received Periods referred to in the Provider Relief Fund Guidance, the payments beginning on April 10, 2020, and ending on June, 30, 2020. ( 2) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). ( 5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes. 2) Adjustment of reporting time period.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make appropriate adjustments to the reporting time period established by the Secretary that is applicable to eligible health care providers with respect to the use of reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received during the covered payment received period to reflect the deadline established in paragraph (1) for the use of such reimbursements received during such covered payment received period. ( 5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes. a) Extension of Deadline.-- (1) Payment received period 1.--Effective June 29, 2021, the deadline by which an eligible health care provider is required to use such reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received by such provider during the covered payment received period shall be extended until the later of-- (A) the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency period; or (B) December 31, 2021. ( (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered payment received period.--The term ``covered payment received period'' means, with respect to the Payment Received Periods referred to in the Provider Relief Fund Guidance, the payments beginning on April 10, 2020, and ending on June, 30, 2020. ( 2) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). ( 5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes. 2) Adjustment of reporting time period.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall make appropriate adjustments to the reporting time period established by the Secretary that is applicable to eligible health care providers with respect to the use of reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received during the covered payment received period to reflect the deadline established in paragraph (1) for the use of such reimbursements received during such covered payment received period. ( 5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

To extend the deadline for eligible health care providers to use certain funds received from the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund, and for other purposes. a) Extension of Deadline.-- (1) Payment received period 1.--Effective June 29, 2021, the deadline by which an eligible health care provider is required to use such reimbursements from the Provider Relief Fund received by such provider during the covered payment received period shall be extended until the later of-- (A) the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency period; or (B) December 31, 2021. ( (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered payment received period.--The term ``covered payment received period'' means, with respect to the Payment Received Periods referred to in the Provider Relief Fund Guidance, the payments beginning on April 10, 2020, and ending on June, 30, 2020. ( 2) COVID-19 public health emergency period.--The term ``COVID-19 public health emergency period'' means the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-5(g)(1)(B)). ( 5) Provider relief fund guidance.--The term ``Provider Relief Fund Guidance'' means the guidance titled, ``Provider Relief Fund General and Targeted Distribution Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirement'', and issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on June 11, 2021.

S.1372

Animals

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021 This bill addresses the conservation and management of sharks. The bill prohibits the importation into the United States of shark products from a nation that does not have measures to provide for the conservation and management of sharks and measures to prohibit shark finning (the removal of a shark's fins, including the tail, and discarding the remainder of the shark at sea) that are comparable to those of the United States. The bill includes exceptions to this prohibition for law enforcement, subsistence purposes, education, conservation, or scientific research. The Department of Commerce must certify nations with protections for sharks that are comparable to those of the United States. Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Import Monitoring Program. (The Seafood Import Monitoring Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements for imported fish or fish products entering U.S. commerce.)

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, 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 ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. SHARK CONSERVATION AND TRADE FAIRNESS CERTIFICATION. Section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) that nation or any individual or entity from that nation has imported shark products into the United States or seeks to import shark products into the United States; and''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``adopted'' and inserting ``sought and obtained, not later than the effective date specified in paragraph (8) of subsection (g), a certification from the Secretary under that subsection that the nation has in effect''; and (ii) by striking ``, taking into account different conditions''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to nations identified under subsection (a)(2).''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Shark Conservation and Trade Fairness Certification.-- ``(1) Prohibition on importation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), shark products may not be imported into the United States unless the shark products were landed in a nation to which the Secretary has issued a certification or partial certification under paragraph (2). ``(B) Exceptions.--The prohibition under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research. ``(2) Certifications.--Pursuant to the regulations prescribed under paragraph (5), the Secretary-- ``(A) shall grant a certification to any nation that has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, and measures to prohibit shark finning, that are comparable to those of the United States; and ``(B) may grant a partial certification to a nation if the Secretary determines that the nation-- ``(i) has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs that are comparable to the regulatory programs of the United States to provide for the conservation and management of a specific species of shark imported into the United States or used to produce shark products imported into the United States; and ``(ii) has in effect an effective ban on shark finning that is comparable to that of the United States. ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for not more than 3 years from the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(B) Criteria for certification or partial certification.--The regulations prescribed under subparagraph (A) shall establish criteria for determining whether a nation has and effectively enforces regulatory programs to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, and measures to prohibit shark finning, that are comparable to those of the United States, which shall include, at a minimum, a requirement that such programs-- ``(i) be consistent with the national standards for fishery conservation and management set forth at section 301(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1851(a)); ``(ii) provide for regularly updated management plans, scientifically established catch limits, and bycatch assessments and minimization; ``(iii) include a program to prevent overfishing of sharks and rebuild overfished stocks; ``(iv) require reporting and data collection; ``(v) be consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; and ``(vi) include a mechanism to ensure that, if the nation allows landings of sharks by foreign vessels that are not subject to such programs, only shark products that comply with such programs are exported to the United States. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, or a failure to make a determination under paragraph (4) in the time required by that paragraph, shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are prescribed under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. ``(9) Definitions.--In this subsection: ``(A) Shark.--The term `shark' means any species of the subclass Elasmobranchii. ``(B) Shark product.--The term `shark product' means live sharks, whole sharks, and the meat, skin, oil, fins (including wings and tails), gill rakers, cartilage, jaws, teeth, liver, or any product containing meat, skin, oil, fins (including wings and tails), gill rakers, cartilage, jaws, teeth, or liver derived from sharks. ``(C) Shark finning.--The term `shark finning' means the removal of a shark's fins, including the tail, and discarding the remaining carcass of the shark at sea.''. SEC. 3. ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. Section 608(a) of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826i(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (F) and inserting the following: ``(F) to adopt shark conservation and management measures and measures to prevent shark finning that are consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations;''; and (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) seeking to enter into international agreements that require measures for the conservation and management of sharks and measures to prevent shark finning that are consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks; and''. SEC. 4. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations to include rays and skates on the list provided for under subsection (a)(2) of that section. SEC. 5. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (a) Additional or More Stringent Requirements.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to preempt any Federal or State law establishing additional or more stringent requirements than the requirements of subsection (g) of section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k), as added by section 3. (b) Agency Responsibilities.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to infringe on the duties of any agency other than the Department of Commerce, or to impose additional duties, in enforcing the agency's responsibilities related to imports. SEC. 6. FUNDING. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027. <all>

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021

A bill to amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes.

Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

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This bill addresses the conservation and management of sharks. The bill prohibits the importation into the United States of shark products from a nation that does not have measures to provide for the conservation and management of sharks and measures to prohibit shark finning (the removal of a shark's fins, including the tail, and discarding the remainder of the shark at sea) that are comparable to those of the United States. The bill includes exceptions to this prohibition for law enforcement, subsistence purposes, education, conservation, or scientific research. The Department of Commerce must certify nations with protections for sharks that are comparable to those of the United States. Commerce must revise its regulations to include rays and skates as species that are subject to the Seafood Import Monitoring Program. (The Seafood Import Monitoring Program has data reporting and recordkeeping requirements for imported fish or fish products entering U.S. commerce.)

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. 2. SHARK CONSERVATION AND TRADE FAIRNESS CERTIFICATION. Section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) that nation or any individual or entity from that nation has imported shark products into the United States or seeks to import shark products into the United States; and''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``adopted'' and inserting ``sought and obtained, not later than the effective date specified in paragraph (8) of subsection (g), a certification from the Secretary under that subsection that the nation has in effect''; and (ii) by striking ``, taking into account different conditions''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to nations identified under subsection (a)(2). Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(C) Shark finning.--The term `shark finning' means the removal of a shark's fins, including the tail, and discarding the remaining carcass of the shark at sea.''. 3. ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. 4. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. 5. (b) Agency Responsibilities.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to infringe on the duties of any agency other than the Department of Commerce, or to impose additional duties, in enforcing the agency's responsibilities related to imports. SEC. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. 2. SHARK CONSERVATION AND TRADE FAIRNESS CERTIFICATION. Section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) that nation or any individual or entity from that nation has imported shark products into the United States or seeks to import shark products into the United States; and''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``adopted'' and inserting ``sought and obtained, not later than the effective date specified in paragraph (8) of subsection (g), a certification from the Secretary under that subsection that the nation has in effect''; and (ii) by striking ``, taking into account different conditions''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to nations identified under subsection (a)(2). ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(C) Shark finning.--The term `shark finning' means the removal of a shark's fins, including the tail, and discarding the remaining carcass of the shark at sea.''. 3. ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. 4. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. 5. SEC. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. 2. SHARK CONSERVATION AND TRADE FAIRNESS CERTIFICATION. Section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) that nation or any individual or entity from that nation has imported shark products into the United States or seeks to import shark products into the United States; and''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``adopted'' and inserting ``sought and obtained, not later than the effective date specified in paragraph (8) of subsection (g), a certification from the Secretary under that subsection that the nation has in effect''; and (ii) by striking ``, taking into account different conditions''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to nations identified under subsection (a)(2). ``(B) Exceptions.--The prohibition under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research. Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(B) Shark product.--The term `shark product' means live sharks, whole sharks, and the meat, skin, oil, fins (including wings and tails), gill rakers, cartilage, jaws, teeth, liver, or any product containing meat, skin, oil, fins (including wings and tails), gill rakers, cartilage, jaws, teeth, or liver derived from sharks. ``(C) Shark finning.--The term `shark finning' means the removal of a shark's fins, including the tail, and discarding the remaining carcass of the shark at sea.''. 3. ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. 1826i(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (F) and inserting the following: ``(F) to adopt shark conservation and management measures and measures to prevent shark finning that are consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations;''; and (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) seeking to enter into international agreements that require measures for the conservation and management of sharks and measures to prevent shark finning that are consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks; and''. 4. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. 5. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (b) Agency Responsibilities.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to infringe on the duties of any agency other than the Department of Commerce, or to impose additional duties, in enforcing the agency's responsibilities related to imports. SEC. FUNDING. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. 2. SHARK CONSERVATION AND TRADE FAIRNESS CERTIFICATION. Section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) that nation or any individual or entity from that nation has imported shark products into the United States or seeks to import shark products into the United States; and''; and (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``adopted'' and inserting ``sought and obtained, not later than the effective date specified in paragraph (8) of subsection (g), a certification from the Secretary under that subsection that the nation has in effect''; and (ii) by striking ``, taking into account different conditions''; (2) in subsection (b), in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking ``subsection (a)'' each place it appears and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; (3) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Applicability to certain countries.--This subsection does not apply to nations identified under subsection (a)(2). ``(B) Exceptions.--The prohibition under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to shark products that are-- ``(i) traded, owned, held, or otherwise possessed by an employee or agent of a governmental agency for law enforcement purposes; ``(ii) used for noncommercial subsistence purposes in accordance with Federal, State, tribal, or territorial law; ``(iii) used solely for display, education, conservation, or research purposes by an accredited zoo, aquarium, museum, college, or university; or ``(iv) used by any other person under a State or Federal permit to conduct noncommercial scientific research. ``(2) Certifications.--Pursuant to the regulations prescribed under paragraph (5), the Secretary-- ``(A) shall grant a certification to any nation that has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs to provide for the conservation and management of sharks, and measures to prohibit shark finning, that are comparable to those of the United States; and ``(B) may grant a partial certification to a nation if the Secretary determines that the nation-- ``(i) has adopted and effectively enforces regulatory programs that are comparable to the regulatory programs of the United States to provide for the conservation and management of a specific species of shark imported into the United States or used to produce shark products imported into the United States; and ``(ii) has in effect an effective ban on shark finning that is comparable to that of the United States. Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, or a failure to make a determination under paragraph (4) in the time required by that paragraph, shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(B) Shark product.--The term `shark product' means live sharks, whole sharks, and the meat, skin, oil, fins (including wings and tails), gill rakers, cartilage, jaws, teeth, liver, or any product containing meat, skin, oil, fins (including wings and tails), gill rakers, cartilage, jaws, teeth, or liver derived from sharks. ``(C) Shark finning.--The term `shark finning' means the removal of a shark's fins, including the tail, and discarding the remaining carcass of the shark at sea.''. 3. ACTIONS TO STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS. 1826i(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (F) and inserting the following: ``(F) to adopt shark conservation and management measures and measures to prevent shark finning that are consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations;''; and (2) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: ``(3) seeking to enter into international agreements that require measures for the conservation and management of sharks and measures to prevent shark finning that are consistent with the International Plan of Action for Conservation and Management of Sharks; and''. 4. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. 5. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. (b) Agency Responsibilities.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to infringe on the duties of any agency other than the Department of Commerce, or to impose additional duties, in enforcing the agency's responsibilities related to imports. SEC. FUNDING. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Shark Conservation and Trade Fairness Certification.-- ``(1) Prohibition on importation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), shark products may not be imported into the United States unless the shark products were landed in a nation to which the Secretary has issued a certification or partial certification under paragraph (2). ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for not more than 3 years from the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, or a failure to make a determination under paragraph (4) in the time required by that paragraph, shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are prescribed under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. Section 608(a) of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations to include rays and skates on the list provided for under subsection (a)(2) of that section. (b) Agency Responsibilities.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to infringe on the duties of any agency other than the Department of Commerce, or to impose additional duties, in enforcing the agency's responsibilities related to imports. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. 4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Shark Conservation and Trade Fairness Certification.-- ``(1) Prohibition on importation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), shark products may not be imported into the United States unless the shark products were landed in a nation to which the Secretary has issued a certification or partial certification under paragraph (2). ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for not more than 3 years from the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, or a failure to make a determination under paragraph (4) in the time required by that paragraph, shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are prescribed under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations to include rays and skates on the list provided for under subsection (a)(2) of that section. a) Additional or More Stringent Requirements.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to preempt any Federal or State law establishing additional or more stringent requirements than the requirements of subsection (g) of section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k), as added by section 3. (

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. 4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Shark Conservation and Trade Fairness Certification.-- ``(1) Prohibition on importation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), shark products may not be imported into the United States unless the shark products were landed in a nation to which the Secretary has issued a certification or partial certification under paragraph (2). ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for not more than 3 years from the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, or a failure to make a determination under paragraph (4) in the time required by that paragraph, shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are prescribed under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations to include rays and skates on the list provided for under subsection (a)(2) of that section. a) Additional or More Stringent Requirements.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to preempt any Federal or State law establishing additional or more stringent requirements than the requirements of subsection (g) of section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k), as added by section 3. (

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Shark Conservation and Trade Fairness Certification.-- ``(1) Prohibition on importation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), shark products may not be imported into the United States unless the shark products were landed in a nation to which the Secretary has issued a certification or partial certification under paragraph (2). ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for not more than 3 years from the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, or a failure to make a determination under paragraph (4) in the time required by that paragraph, shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are prescribed under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. Section 608(a) of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations to include rays and skates on the list provided for under subsection (a)(2) of that section. (b) Agency Responsibilities.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to infringe on the duties of any agency other than the Department of Commerce, or to impose additional duties, in enforcing the agency's responsibilities related to imports. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. 4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Shark Conservation and Trade Fairness Certification.-- ``(1) Prohibition on importation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), shark products may not be imported into the United States unless the shark products were landed in a nation to which the Secretary has issued a certification or partial certification under paragraph (2). ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for not more than 3 years from the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, or a failure to make a determination under paragraph (4) in the time required by that paragraph, shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are prescribed under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations to include rays and skates on the list provided for under subsection (a)(2) of that section. a) Additional or More Stringent Requirements.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to preempt any Federal or State law establishing additional or more stringent requirements than the requirements of subsection (g) of section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k), as added by section 3. (

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021''. ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or (g)'' after ``under subsection (c)''; and (5) by adding at the end the following: ``(g) Shark Conservation and Trade Fairness Certification.-- ``(1) Prohibition on importation.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), shark products may not be imported into the United States unless the shark products were landed in a nation to which the Secretary has issued a certification or partial certification under paragraph (2). ``(3) Expiration; renewal.--A certification or partial certification issued under this subsection-- ``(A) shall be effective for not more than 3 years from the date of issuance; and ``(B) may be renewed in accordance with the provisions of this subsection relating to the initial issuance of the certification. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(6) Publication; public comment.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) publish in the Federal Register notice of applications, petitions, and decisions with respect to certifications, renewal of certifications, or revocation of certifications under this subsection; and ``(B) provide an opportunity for public comment with respect to such applications, petitions, and decisions. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, or a failure to make a determination under paragraph (4) in the time required by that paragraph, shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. ``(8) Effective date.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are prescribed under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. Section 608(a) of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. INCLUSION OF RAYS AND SKATES IN SEAFOOD TRACEABILITY PROGRAM. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations to include rays and skates on the list provided for under subsection (a)(2) of that section. (b) Agency Responsibilities.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to infringe on the duties of any agency other than the Department of Commerce, or to impose additional duties, in enforcing the agency's responsibilities related to imports. There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce to carry out this Act, and the amendments made by this Act-- (1) $325,000 for fiscal year 2022; (2) $325,000 for fiscal year 2023; (3) $400,000 for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and (4) $250,000 for fiscal year 2027.

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, or a failure to make a determination under paragraph (4) in the time required by that paragraph, shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. a) Additional or More Stringent Requirements.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to preempt any Federal or State law establishing additional or more stringent requirements than the requirements of subsection (g) of section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k), as added by section 3. (

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(8) Effective date.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are prescribed under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations to include rays and skates on the list provided for under subsection (a)(2) of that section. (

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(7) Final agency action.--A decision of the Secretary with respect to the issuance, renewal, or revocation of a certification or partial certification under this subsection, or a failure to make a determination under paragraph (4) in the time required by that paragraph, shall be considered a final agency action for the purposes of chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code. a) Additional or More Stringent Requirements.--Nothing in this Act, or an amendment made by this Act, shall be construed to preempt any Federal or State law establishing additional or more stringent requirements than the requirements of subsection (g) of section 610 of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1826k), as added by section 3. (

To amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. ``(4) Certain determinations.--The Secretary shall make a determination with respect to whether to renew under paragraph (3) or revoke pursuant to paragraph (5)(A)(ii) a certification or partial certification issued under this subsection not later than 180 days after the submission of the application for renewal or the petition for revocation, as the case may be. ``(5) Regulations.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, with respect to the submission, evaluation, revocation, and renewal of applications for certifications and partial certifications under paragraph (2). Such regulations shall-- ``(i) prescribe the content and format of applications and standards for the information to be provided in such applications; and ``(ii) establish a process for petitioning the Secretary for revocation of the certification or partial certification of any nation, including standards for the information required to be provided to demonstrate that the nation no longer meets the criteria established under this subsection for the certification. ``(8) Effective date.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall take effect on the earlier of-- ``(A) the date on which regulations are prescribed under paragraph (5); or ``(B) the date that is 3 years after the date of the enactment of the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act of 2021. Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall revise section 300.324 of title 50, Code of Federal Regulations to include rays and skates on the list provided for under subsection (a)(2) of that section. (

H.R.7151

Labor and Employment

Ensuring Sound Guidance Act This bill generally requires investment advisors and fiduciaries of employer-sponsored retirement plans to make investment decisions based only on pecuniary factors (i.e., factors that a fiduciary prudently determines are expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's policies and objectives). The bill allows nonpecuniary factors to be considered in certain situations, such as when a customer specifically requests that these factors be considered or when selecting investment options for certain participant-directed retirement plans.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, 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 ``Ensuring Sound Guidance Act''. SEC. 2. INVESTMENT ADVISORS ACT OF 1940 AMENDMENT. (a) In General.--Section 211(g) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-11(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Best interest based on pecuniary factors.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the best interest of a customer shall be determined using only pecuniary factors, unless the customer specifically requests that non-pecuniary factors be considered.''. (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 12-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise or issue such rules as may be necessary to implement the amendment made by subsection (a). SEC. 3. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AMENDMENT. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. The fiduciary may not subordinate the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in their retirement income or financial benefits under the plan to other objectives and may not sacrifice investment return or take on additional investment risk to promote non-pecuniary benefits or goals. The weight given to any pecuniary factor by a fiduciary should appropriately reflect a prudent assessment of the impact of such factor on risk-return. ``(B) Investment alternatives for participant- directed individual account plans.--In selecting investment options for a pension plan described in subsection (c)(1)(A), a fiduciary is not prohibited from considering or including an investment option on the basis that such investment option promotes non- pecuniary benefits or goals, provided that the fiduciary-- ``(i) satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1) and subparagraph (A) in considering or including any such investment option; and ``(ii) does not consider or include such investment option as a default investment (as defined in the regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), or a component thereof. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY. The Secretary of Labor may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'' (86 Fed. Reg. 57272) and dated October 14, 2021. <all>

Ensuring Sound Guidance Act

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes.

Ensuring Sound Guidance Act

Rep. Barr, Andy

R

KY

This bill generally requires investment advisors and fiduciaries of employer-sponsored retirement plans to make investment decisions based only on pecuniary factors (i.e., factors that a fiduciary prudently determines are expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's policies and objectives). The bill allows nonpecuniary factors to be considered in certain situations, such as when a customer specifically requests that these factors be considered or when selecting investment options for certain participant-directed retirement plans.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Sound Guidance Act''. 2. INVESTMENT ADVISORS ACT OF 1940 AMENDMENT. 80b-11(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Best interest based on pecuniary factors.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the best interest of a customer shall be determined using only pecuniary factors, unless the customer specifically requests that non-pecuniary factors be considered.''. (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 12-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise or issue such rules as may be necessary to implement the amendment made by subsection (a). Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. The fiduciary may not subordinate the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in their retirement income or financial benefits under the plan to other objectives and may not sacrifice investment return or take on additional investment risk to promote non-pecuniary benefits or goals. The weight given to any pecuniary factor by a fiduciary should appropriately reflect a prudent assessment of the impact of such factor on risk-return. ``(B) Investment alternatives for participant- directed individual account plans.--In selecting investment options for a pension plan described in subsection (c)(1)(A), a fiduciary is not prohibited from considering or including an investment option on the basis that such investment option promotes non- pecuniary benefits or goals, provided that the fiduciary-- ``(i) satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1) and subparagraph (A) in considering or including any such investment option; and ``(ii) does not consider or include such investment option as a default investment (as defined in the regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), or a component thereof. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY. The Secretary of Labor may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'' (86 Fed. Reg. 57272) and dated October 14, 2021.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. INVESTMENT ADVISORS ACT OF 1940 AMENDMENT. (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 12-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise or issue such rules as may be necessary to implement the amendment made by subsection (a). Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. The fiduciary may not subordinate the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in their retirement income or financial benefits under the plan to other objectives and may not sacrifice investment return or take on additional investment risk to promote non-pecuniary benefits or goals. ``(B) Investment alternatives for participant- directed individual account plans.--In selecting investment options for a pension plan described in subsection (c)(1)(A), a fiduciary is not prohibited from considering or including an investment option on the basis that such investment option promotes non- pecuniary benefits or goals, provided that the fiduciary-- ``(i) satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1) and subparagraph (A) in considering or including any such investment option; and ``(ii) does not consider or include such investment option as a default investment (as defined in the regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), or a component thereof. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY. Reg. 57272) and dated October 14, 2021.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, 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 ``Ensuring Sound Guidance Act''. SEC. 2. INVESTMENT ADVISORS ACT OF 1940 AMENDMENT. (a) In General.--Section 211(g) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-11(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Best interest based on pecuniary factors.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the best interest of a customer shall be determined using only pecuniary factors, unless the customer specifically requests that non-pecuniary factors be considered.''. (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 12-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise or issue such rules as may be necessary to implement the amendment made by subsection (a). SEC. 3. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AMENDMENT. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. The fiduciary may not subordinate the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in their retirement income or financial benefits under the plan to other objectives and may not sacrifice investment return or take on additional investment risk to promote non-pecuniary benefits or goals. The weight given to any pecuniary factor by a fiduciary should appropriately reflect a prudent assessment of the impact of such factor on risk-return. ``(B) Investment alternatives for participant- directed individual account plans.--In selecting investment options for a pension plan described in subsection (c)(1)(A), a fiduciary is not prohibited from considering or including an investment option on the basis that such investment option promotes non- pecuniary benefits or goals, provided that the fiduciary-- ``(i) satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1) and subparagraph (A) in considering or including any such investment option; and ``(ii) does not consider or include such investment option as a default investment (as defined in the regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), or a component thereof. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY. The Secretary of Labor may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'' (86 Fed. Reg. 57272) and dated October 14, 2021. <all>

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, 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 ``Ensuring Sound Guidance Act''. SEC. 2. INVESTMENT ADVISORS ACT OF 1940 AMENDMENT. (a) In General.--Section 211(g) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-11(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Best interest based on pecuniary factors.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the best interest of a customer shall be determined using only pecuniary factors, unless the customer specifically requests that non-pecuniary factors be considered.''. (b) Rulemaking.--Not later than the end of the 12-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission shall revise or issue such rules as may be necessary to implement the amendment made by subsection (a). SEC. 3. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AMENDMENT. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. The fiduciary may not subordinate the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in their retirement income or financial benefits under the plan to other objectives and may not sacrifice investment return or take on additional investment risk to promote non-pecuniary benefits or goals. The weight given to any pecuniary factor by a fiduciary should appropriately reflect a prudent assessment of the impact of such factor on risk-return. ``(B) Investment alternatives for participant- directed individual account plans.--In selecting investment options for a pension plan described in subsection (c)(1)(A), a fiduciary is not prohibited from considering or including an investment option on the basis that such investment option promotes non- pecuniary benefits or goals, provided that the fiduciary-- ``(i) satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1) and subparagraph (A) in considering or including any such investment option; and ``(ii) does not consider or include such investment option as a default investment (as defined in the regulations issued by the Secretary under subsection (c)(5)(A)), or a component thereof. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY. The Secretary of Labor may not finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ``Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'' (86 Fed. Reg. 57272) and dated October 14, 2021. <all>

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 211(g) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-11(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Best interest based on pecuniary factors.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the best interest of a customer shall be determined using only pecuniary factors, unless the customer specifically requests that non-pecuniary factors be considered.''. ( 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. The fiduciary may not subordinate the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in their retirement income or financial benefits under the plan to other objectives and may not sacrifice investment return or take on additional investment risk to promote non-pecuniary benefits or goals. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 211(g) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-11(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Best interest based on pecuniary factors.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the best interest of a customer shall be determined using only pecuniary factors, unless the customer specifically requests that non-pecuniary factors be considered.''. ( 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. The fiduciary may not subordinate the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in their retirement income or financial benefits under the plan to other objectives and may not sacrifice investment return or take on additional investment risk to promote non-pecuniary benefits or goals. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 211(g) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-11(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Best interest based on pecuniary factors.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the best interest of a customer shall be determined using only pecuniary factors, unless the customer specifically requests that non-pecuniary factors be considered.''. ( 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. The fiduciary may not subordinate the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in their retirement income or financial benefits under the plan to other objectives and may not sacrifice investment return or take on additional investment risk to promote non-pecuniary benefits or goals. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 211(g) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-11(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Best interest based on pecuniary factors.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the best interest of a customer shall be determined using only pecuniary factors, unless the customer specifically requests that non-pecuniary factors be considered.''. ( 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. The fiduciary may not subordinate the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in their retirement income or financial benefits under the plan to other objectives and may not sacrifice investment return or take on additional investment risk to promote non-pecuniary benefits or goals. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes. Section 404(a) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY.

To amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify that only pecuniary factors are to be taken into account in determining best interest, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Section 211(g) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80b-11(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Best interest based on pecuniary factors.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the best interest of a customer shall be determined using only pecuniary factors, unless the customer specifically requests that non-pecuniary factors be considered.''. ( 1104(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Interest based on pecuniary factors.-- ``(A) In general.--For purposes of paragraph (1), a fiduciary of a plan shall be considered to act solely in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of the plan with respect to a plan investment or investment course of action only if the fiduciary's action with respect to such investment is based only on pecuniary factors. The fiduciary may not subordinate the interests of the participants and beneficiaries in their retirement income or financial benefits under the plan to other objectives and may not sacrifice investment return or take on additional investment risk to promote non-pecuniary benefits or goals. ``(C) Pecuniary factor defined.--For the purposes of this paragraph, the term `pecuniary factor' means a factor that a fiduciary prudently determines is expected to have a material effect on the risk and return of an investment based on appropriate investment horizons consistent with the plan's investment objectives and the funding policy established pursuant to section 402(b)(1).''. PROHIBITION OF RULE RELATED TO FIDUCIARY PRUDENCE AND LOYALTY.

S.294

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Parental Notification and Intervention Act This bill restricts the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor under 18 years of age. Specifically, it prohibits a person or organization from performing, facilitating, or assisting with an abortion on an unemancipated minor without first complying with certain requirements, including parental notification and a 96-hour waiting period. It establishes penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both—for each willful violation. A parent who is required to be notified of an abortion of an unemancipated minor may sue in federal court to prohibit the abortion. Parental notification requirements may be waived in a medical emergency or in a case of physical abuse.

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Parental Notification and Intervention Act''. SEC. 2. PARENTAL NOTIFICATION. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any person or organization in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or who solicits or accepts Federal funds to perform any abortion on an unemancipated minor under the age of 18, to permit the facilities of the person or organization to be used to perform any abortion on such a minor, or to assist in the performance of any abortion on such a minor if the person or organization has failed to comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The provision of written notification to the parents (as defined in subsection (f)) of the minor informing the parents that an abortion has been requested for the minor, except that such notification is not required for a parent if the physician is presented with documentation showing with a reasonable degree of certainty that a court of record in the minor's State of residence has waived any parental notification. The court of record shall not waive any parental notification requirement unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by such parent. (2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. (3) Compliance with any injunction granted under section 3 relating to the abortion. (b) Fine for Violation.--Whoever willfully violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $100,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both, for each violation. (c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an unemancipated minor for whom an abortion is sought if a physician (other than the physician with principal responsibility for making the decision to perform the abortion) makes a determination that-- (1) a medical emergency exists which, with reasonable medical certainty, so complicates the medical condition of the minor that the death of the minor would result from the failure to immediately treat her physical condition even though the treatment may result in the death of her unborn child; (2) parental notification is not possible as a result of the medical emergency; and (3) certifications regarding compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) have been entered in the medical records of the minor, together with the reasons upon which the determinations are based, including a statement of relevant clinical findings. (d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. (B) The address used is the dwelling or usual place of abode of the parent. (C) A return receipt is requested. (D) The delivery is restricted to the parent. (e) Limitation.--A mother seeking an abortion, or upon whom an abortion is performed, may not be found liable for a violation of this section. (f) Parent Defined To Include Legal Guardian.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``parent'' includes, with respect to an unemancipated minor, any legal guardian of the minor. SEC. 3. PARENTAL INTERVENTION. Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. The court shall issue a temporary injunction barring the performance of the abortion until the issue has been adjudicated and the judgment is final. The court shall issue relief permanently enjoining the abortion unless the court determines that granting such relief would be unlawful. SEC. 4. PREEMPTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SEVERABILITY. (a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (b) Severability.--The provisions of this Act shall be severable. If any provision of this Act, or any application thereof, is found unconstitutional, that finding shall not affect any provision or application of the Act not so adjudicated. <all>

Parental Notification and Intervention Act

A bill to provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion.

Parental Notification and Intervention Act

Sen. Braun, Mike

R

IN

This bill restricts the performance of an abortion on an unemancipated minor under 18 years of age. Specifically, it prohibits a person or organization from performing, facilitating, or assisting with an abortion on an unemancipated minor without first complying with certain requirements, including parental notification and a 96-hour waiting period. It establishes penalties—a fine, up to one year in prison, or both—for each willful violation. A parent who is required to be notified of an abortion of an unemancipated minor may sue in federal court to prohibit the abortion. Parental notification requirements may be waived in a medical emergency or in a case of physical abuse.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. PARENTAL NOTIFICATION. (2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. (b) Fine for Violation.--Whoever willfully violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $100,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both, for each violation. (c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an unemancipated minor for whom an abortion is sought if a physician (other than the physician with principal responsibility for making the decision to perform the abortion) makes a determination that-- (1) a medical emergency exists which, with reasonable medical certainty, so complicates the medical condition of the minor that the death of the minor would result from the failure to immediately treat her physical condition even though the treatment may result in the death of her unborn child; (2) parental notification is not possible as a result of the medical emergency; and (3) certifications regarding compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) have been entered in the medical records of the minor, together with the reasons upon which the determinations are based, including a statement of relevant clinical findings. (B) The address used is the dwelling or usual place of abode of the parent. (C) A return receipt is requested. (D) The delivery is restricted to the parent. (e) Limitation.--A mother seeking an abortion, or upon whom an abortion is performed, may not be found liable for a violation of this section. (f) Parent Defined To Include Legal Guardian.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``parent'' includes, with respect to an unemancipated minor, any legal guardian of the minor. 3. PARENTAL INTERVENTION. Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. The court shall issue a temporary injunction barring the performance of the abortion until the issue has been adjudicated and the judgment is final. The court shall issue relief permanently enjoining the abortion unless the court determines that granting such relief would be unlawful. 4. PREEMPTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SEVERABILITY. (b) Severability.--The provisions of this Act shall be severable.

SHORT TITLE. 2. PARENTAL NOTIFICATION. (b) Fine for Violation.--Whoever willfully violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $100,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both, for each violation. (c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an unemancipated minor for whom an abortion is sought if a physician (other than the physician with principal responsibility for making the decision to perform the abortion) makes a determination that-- (1) a medical emergency exists which, with reasonable medical certainty, so complicates the medical condition of the minor that the death of the minor would result from the failure to immediately treat her physical condition even though the treatment may result in the death of her unborn child; (2) parental notification is not possible as a result of the medical emergency; and (3) certifications regarding compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) have been entered in the medical records of the minor, together with the reasons upon which the determinations are based, including a statement of relevant clinical findings. (B) The address used is the dwelling or usual place of abode of the parent. (C) A return receipt is requested. (f) Parent Defined To Include Legal Guardian.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``parent'' includes, with respect to an unemancipated minor, any legal guardian of the minor. 3. PARENTAL INTERVENTION. Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. The court shall issue a temporary injunction barring the performance of the abortion until the issue has been adjudicated and the judgment is final. The court shall issue relief permanently enjoining the abortion unless the court determines that granting such relief would be unlawful. 4. PREEMPTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SEVERABILITY. (b) Severability.--The provisions of this Act shall be severable.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. PARENTAL NOTIFICATION. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any person or organization in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or who solicits or accepts Federal funds to perform any abortion on an unemancipated minor under the age of 18, to permit the facilities of the person or organization to be used to perform any abortion on such a minor, or to assist in the performance of any abortion on such a minor if the person or organization has failed to comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The provision of written notification to the parents (as defined in subsection (f)) of the minor informing the parents that an abortion has been requested for the minor, except that such notification is not required for a parent if the physician is presented with documentation showing with a reasonable degree of certainty that a court of record in the minor's State of residence has waived any parental notification. The court of record shall not waive any parental notification requirement unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by such parent. (2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. (3) Compliance with any injunction granted under section 3 relating to the abortion. (b) Fine for Violation.--Whoever willfully violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $100,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both, for each violation. (c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an unemancipated minor for whom an abortion is sought if a physician (other than the physician with principal responsibility for making the decision to perform the abortion) makes a determination that-- (1) a medical emergency exists which, with reasonable medical certainty, so complicates the medical condition of the minor that the death of the minor would result from the failure to immediately treat her physical condition even though the treatment may result in the death of her unborn child; (2) parental notification is not possible as a result of the medical emergency; and (3) certifications regarding compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) have been entered in the medical records of the minor, together with the reasons upon which the determinations are based, including a statement of relevant clinical findings. (d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. (B) The address used is the dwelling or usual place of abode of the parent. (C) A return receipt is requested. (D) The delivery is restricted to the parent. (e) Limitation.--A mother seeking an abortion, or upon whom an abortion is performed, may not be found liable for a violation of this section. (f) Parent Defined To Include Legal Guardian.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``parent'' includes, with respect to an unemancipated minor, any legal guardian of the minor. 3. PARENTAL INTERVENTION. Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. The court shall issue a temporary injunction barring the performance of the abortion until the issue has been adjudicated and the judgment is final. The court shall issue relief permanently enjoining the abortion unless the court determines that granting such relief would be unlawful. 4. PREEMPTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SEVERABILITY. (a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (b) Severability.--The provisions of this Act shall be severable. If any provision of this Act, or any application thereof, is found unconstitutional, that finding shall not affect any provision or application of the Act not so adjudicated.

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Parental Notification and Intervention Act''. SEC. 2. PARENTAL NOTIFICATION. (a) In General.--It shall be unlawful for any person or organization in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce or who solicits or accepts Federal funds to perform any abortion on an unemancipated minor under the age of 18, to permit the facilities of the person or organization to be used to perform any abortion on such a minor, or to assist in the performance of any abortion on such a minor if the person or organization has failed to comply with all of the following requirements: (1) The provision of written notification to the parents (as defined in subsection (f)) of the minor informing the parents that an abortion has been requested for the minor, except that such notification is not required for a parent if the physician is presented with documentation showing with a reasonable degree of certainty that a court of record in the minor's State of residence has waived any parental notification. The court of record shall not waive any parental notification requirement unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by such parent. (2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. (3) Compliance with any injunction granted under section 3 relating to the abortion. (b) Fine for Violation.--Whoever willfully violates subsection (a) shall be fined not more than $100,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both, for each violation. (c) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to an unemancipated minor for whom an abortion is sought if a physician (other than the physician with principal responsibility for making the decision to perform the abortion) makes a determination that-- (1) a medical emergency exists which, with reasonable medical certainty, so complicates the medical condition of the minor that the death of the minor would result from the failure to immediately treat her physical condition even though the treatment may result in the death of her unborn child; (2) parental notification is not possible as a result of the medical emergency; and (3) certifications regarding compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) have been entered in the medical records of the minor, together with the reasons upon which the determinations are based, including a statement of relevant clinical findings. (d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. (B) The address used is the dwelling or usual place of abode of the parent. (C) A return receipt is requested. (D) The delivery is restricted to the parent. (e) Limitation.--A mother seeking an abortion, or upon whom an abortion is performed, may not be found liable for a violation of this section. (f) Parent Defined To Include Legal Guardian.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``parent'' includes, with respect to an unemancipated minor, any legal guardian of the minor. SEC. 3. PARENTAL INTERVENTION. Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. The court shall issue a temporary injunction barring the performance of the abortion until the issue has been adjudicated and the judgment is final. The court shall issue relief permanently enjoining the abortion unless the court determines that granting such relief would be unlawful. SEC. 4. PREEMPTION. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND SEVERABILITY. (a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (b) Severability.--The provisions of this Act shall be severable. If any provision of this Act, or any application thereof, is found unconstitutional, that finding shall not affect any provision or application of the Act not so adjudicated. <all>

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. The court of record shall not waive any parental notification requirement unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by such parent. (2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. ( 3) Compliance with any injunction granted under section 3 relating to the abortion. ( (d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. ( Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. 2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. ( d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. ( Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. 2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. ( d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. ( Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. The court of record shall not waive any parental notification requirement unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by such parent. (2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. ( 3) Compliance with any injunction granted under section 3 relating to the abortion. ( (d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. ( Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. 2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. ( d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. ( Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. The court of record shall not waive any parental notification requirement unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by such parent. (2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. ( 3) Compliance with any injunction granted under section 3 relating to the abortion. ( (d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. ( Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. 2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. ( d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. ( Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. The court of record shall not waive any parental notification requirement unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by such parent. (2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. ( 3) Compliance with any injunction granted under section 3 relating to the abortion. ( (d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. ( Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. 2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. ( d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. ( Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (

To provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion. The court of record shall not waive any parental notification requirement unless there is clear and convincing evidence of physical abuse of the minor by such parent. (2) Compliance with a 96-hour waiting period after notice has been received by the parents. ( 3) Compliance with any injunction granted under section 3 relating to the abortion. ( (d) Parental Notification Requirements.--For purposes of this section, any parental notification provided to comply with the provisions of subsection (a) for a parent shall be-- (1) delivered personally to the parent; or (2) provided through certified mail in accordance with all of the following procedures: (A) The certified mail is addressed to the parent. ( Any parent required to be notified pursuant to section 2 regarding an abortion of an unemancipated minor may bring an action in the Federal district court where the parent resides or where the unemancipated minor is located to enjoin the performance of the abortion. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preempt any provision of State law to the extent that such State law establishes, implements, or continues in effect greater parental notification requirements or intervention rights regarding abortion than those provided under this Act. a) Effective Date.--The provisions of this Act shall take effect upon its enactment. (

H.R.1370

Health

Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021 This bill expands data collection and reporting on demographic information and disparities related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). During the COVID-19 emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must publish data on COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccinations, and outcomes on the CDC website. They must update the data daily and disaggregate it by race, ethnicity, and other demographic factors. In addition, the Indian Health Service must consult with tribal nations about COVID-19 data collection and reporting. The Department of Health and Human Services must make a summary of final statistics related to COVID-19 publicly available and report specified information to Congress within 60 days of the end of the COVID-19 emergency. The bill also establishes the Commission on Ensuring Data for Health Equity. The commission must determine approaches to using data to reduce disparities in health outcomes, including specifically with respect to COVID-19. In addition, it must provide recommendations to improve demographic data collection and use in future public health emergencies.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID-19 Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a ``Public Health Emergency of International Concern'' on January 30, 2020. By late January 2021, there have been over 22,000,000 confirmed cases of, and 383,351 deaths associated with, COVID- 19 in the United States. (2) From the beginning of this pandemic, Black, Brown, and American Indian/Alaska Native (in this section referred to as ``AI/AN'') people in the United States have suffered the largest burden of illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that AI/AN people are 4 times as likely as White people to be hospitalized for COVID-19, and that Black and Hispanic/ Latino people are 2.8 times as likely to die of COVID-19 as White people. (3) Historically, structures and systems such as racism, ableism, and class oppression have rendered affected Black and Brown communities more vulnerable to inequities and have prevented people from achieving optimal health even when there is not a crisis of pandemic proportions, highlighting that racism and not race presents as a risk factor driving inequities in illness and death. (4) Significant differences in access to health care, specifically to primary health care providers, health care information, and greater perceived discrimination in health care place Black, Brown, and AI/AN communities, individuals with disabilities, and Limited English Proficient individuals at greater risk of receiving delayed, and perhaps poorer, health care. (5) Stark racial inequities across the United States, including unequal access to stable housing, quality education, and decent employment, significantly impact the ability of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN individuals to take care of their most basic health needs. Black and Brown communities are more likely to experience homelessness and struggle with low- paying jobs or unemployment. An analysis by the University of New Hampshire found that in every month between March and August 2020, Black and Latino workers had significantly higher unemployment rates than White workers, even after adjusting for age and education status. (6) Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities experience higher rates of chronic disease and disabilities, such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, than non-Hispanic White communities, which predisposes them to greater risk of complications and mortality should they contract COVID-19. (7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. These socially determinant factors of health accelerate disease and degradation. (8) Language barriers are highly correlated with medication noncompliance and inconsistent engagement with health systems. Without language accessibility data and research around COVID- 19, communities with limited English proficiency are less likely to receive critical testing and preventive health services. Yet, to date, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not disseminate COVID-19 messaging in critical languages, including Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, and Korean within the same timeframe as information in English despite requirements to ensure limited English proficient populations are not discriminated against under title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent laws and Federal policies. (9) Further, it is critical to disaggregate data further by ancestry to address disparities among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander groups. According to the National Equity Atlas, while 13 percent of the Asian population overall lived in poverty in 2015, 39 percent of Burmese people, 29 percent of Hmong people, and 21 percent of Pacific Islanders lived in poverty. (10) Utilizing disaggregation of enrollment in Affordable Care Act-sponsored health insurance, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum found that prior to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), Korean Americans had a high uninsured rate of 23 percent, compared to just 12 percent for all Asian Americans. Developing targeted outreach efforts assisted 1,000,000 people and resulted in a 56 percent decrease in the uninsured among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. Such efforts show that disaggregated data is essential to public health mobilizations efforts. (11) Without clear understanding of how COVID-19 impacts marginalized racial and ethnic communities, there will be exacerbated risk of endangering the most historically vulnerable of our Nation. A recent national study found that American Indian/Alaska Natives were 3.5 times more likely to be infected with COVID-19, however that data excluded 27 States as they had reported less than 70 percent of race/ethnicity data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention making it impossible to include them in the analysis thus creating a significant data gap for understanding the impact of COVID-19 on this vulnerable population. (12) The consequences of misunderstanding the racial and ethnic impact of COVID-19 expound beyond communities of color such that it would impact all. (13) Race and ethnicity are valuable research and practice variables when used and interpreted appropriately. Health data collected on patients by race and ethnicity will boost and more efficiently direct critical resources and inform risk communication development in languages and at appropriate health literacy levels, which resonate with historically vulnerable communities of color. (14) To date, race and ethnicity data on COVID-19 cases, test, hospitalizations, deaths, and vaccinations is incomplete and lacking. The inconsistency of data collection by Federal, State, and local health authorities poses a threat to analysis and synthesis of the pandemic impact on Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities. However, research and medical experts of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges and Universities, academic health care institutions which are historically and geographically embedded in minoritized and marginalized communities, generally also possess rapport with the communities they serve. They are well- positioned, as trusted thought leaders and health care service providers, to collect data and conduct research toward creating holistic solutions to remedy the inequitable impact of this and future public health crises. (15) Well-designed, ethically sound research aligns with the goals of medicine, addresses questions relevant to the population among whom the study will be carried out, balances the potential for benefit against the potential for harm, employs study designs that will yield scientifically valid and significant data, and generates useful knowledge. (16) The dearth of racially and ethnically disaggregated data reflecting the health of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities underlies the challenges of a fully informed public health response. (17) Without collecting race and ethnicity data associated with COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, hospitalizations, morbidities, and mortalities, as well as publicly disclosing it, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities will remain at greater risk of disease and death. SEC. 3. EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. To conduct or support data collection on the racial, ethnic, and other demographic implications of COVID-19 in the United States and its territories, including support to assist in the capacity building for State and local public health departments to collect and transmit racial, ethnic, and other demographic data to the relevant Department of Health and Human Services agencies, there is authorized to be appropriated-- (1) to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, $12,000,000; (2) to State and territorial public health agencies, distributed proportionally based on the total population of their residents who are enrolled in Medicaid or who have no health insurance, $15,000,000; (3) to the Indian Health Service, Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act), and urban Indian organizations (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act), $3,000,000; (4) to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, $5,000,000; (5) to the Food and Drug Administration, $5,000,000; (6) to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, $5,000,000; and (7) to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, $5,000,000. SEC. 4. COVID-19 DATA COLLECTION AND DISCLOSURE. (a) Data Collection.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this Act as the ``Secretary''), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, shall make publicly available on the website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data collected across all surveillance systems relating to COVID-19, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, primary language, socioeconomic status, disability status, and county, including the following: (1) Data related to all COVID-19 testing, including the number of individuals tested and the number of tests that were positive. (2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. (3) Data related to COVID-19 outcomes, including total fatalities and case fatality rates (expressed as the proportion of individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and died from the virus). (4) Data related to COVID-19 vaccinations, including-- (A) the number of vaccines administered; (B) the number of vaccinations offered, accepted, and refused; (C) the most common reasons for refusal; and (D) the percentage of vaccine doses allocated and administered to each priority group. (b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). (c) Timeline.--The data made available under this section shall be updated on a daily basis throughout the public health emergency. (d) Privacy.--In publishing data under this section, the Secretary shall take all necessary steps to protect the privacy of individuals whose information is included in such data, including-- (1) complying with privacy protections provided under the regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; and (2) protections from all inappropriate internal use by an entity that collects, stores, or receives the data, including use of such data in determinations of eligibility (or continued eligibility) in health plans, and from inappropriate uses. (e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. (f) Summary.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Secretary shall make publicly available a summary of the final statistics related to COVID-19. (g) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Department of Health and Human Services shall compile and submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Finance of the Senate and the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives a preliminary report-- (1) describing the testing, hospitalization, mortality rates, vaccination rates, and preferred language of patients associated with COVID-19 by race and ethnicity; and (2) proposing evidenced-based response strategies to safeguard the health of these communities in future pandemics. (h) Tribal Exception.--Indian Tribes may opt out of any of the requirements of this section. SEC. 5. COMMISSION ON ENSURING DATA FOR HEATH EQUITY. (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a commission, to be known as the ``Commission on Ensuring Data for Heath Equity'' (referred to in this section as the ``Commission'') to provide clear and robust guidance on how to improve the collection, analysis, and use of demographic data in responding to future public health emergencies. (b) Membership and Chairperson.-- (1) Membership.--The Commission shall be composed of-- (A) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (B) the Director of the National Institutes of Health; (C) the Commissioner of Food and Drugs; (D) the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (E) the Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities; (F) the Director of the Indian Health Service; (G) the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (H) the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (I) the Surgeon General; (J) the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration; (K) the Director of the Office of Minority Health; (L) the Director of the Office of Women's Health; (M) the Chairperson of the National Council on Disability; (N) at least 4 State, local, territorial, and Tribal public health officials representing departments of public health, or an urban Indian health representative, who shall represent jurisdictions from different regions of the United States with relatively high concentrations of historically marginalized populations, to be appointed by the Secretary; and (O) at least 3 independent experts of racially and ethnically diverse representation with knowledge or field experience with racial and ethnic disparities in public health appointed by the Secretary. (2) Chairperson.--The President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or designee, shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission. (c) Duties.--The Commission shall-- (1) examine barriers to collecting, analyzing, and using demographic data; (2) determine how to best use such data to promote health equity across the United States and reduce racial, Tribal, and other demographic disparities in health outcomes; (3) gather available data related to treatment of individuals with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health emergencies, including access to vaccinations, denial of treatment for pre-existing conditions, removal or denial of disability related equipment (including ventilators and CPAP machines), and data on completion of DNR orders, and identify barriers to obtaining accurate and timely data related to treatment of such individuals; (4) solicit input from public health officials, community- connected organizations, health care providers, State and local agency officials, Tribal officials, and other experts on barriers to, and best practices for, collecting demographic data; and (5) recommend policy changes that the data indicates are necessary to reduce disparities. (d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and post such report on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services. Such reports shall contain information concerning-- (1) how to enhance State, local, territorial, and Tribal capacity to conduct public health research on COVID-19 and in future public health emergencies, with a focus on expanded capacity to analyze data on disparities correlated with race, ethnicity, income, sex, age, disability status, specific geographic areas, and other relevant demographic characteristics, and an analysis of what demographic data is currently being collected, the accuracy of that data and any gaps, how this data is currently being used to inform efforts to combat COVID-19, and what resources are needed to supplement existing public health data collection; (2) how to collect, process, and disclose to the public the data described in paragraph (1) in a way that maintains individual privacy while helping direct the State, local, and Tribal response to public health emergencies; (3) how to improve demographic data collection related to COVID-19 and other public health emergencies in the short- and long-term, including how to continue to grow and value the Tribal sovereignty of data and information concerning urban and rural Tribal communities; (4) to the extent possible, an analysis of racial and other demographic disparities in COVID-19 mortality, including an analysis of comorbidities and case fatality rates; (5) to the extent possible, an analysis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity disparities in COVID-19 treatment and mortality; (6) an analysis of COVID-19 treatment of individuals with disabilities, including equity of access to treatment and equipment and intersections of disability status with other demographic factors, including race, and recommendations for how to improve transparency and equity of treatment for such individuals during the COVID-19 public health emergency and future emergencies; (7) how to support State, local, and Tribal capacity to eliminate barriers to vaccinations, testing, and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic and future public health emergencies; and (8) to the extent possible, an analysis of Federal Government policies that disparately exacerbate the COVID-19 impact, and recommendations to improve racial and other demographic disparities in health outcomes. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. <all>

Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID–19 Act of 2021

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19.

Equitable Data Collection and Disclosure on COVID–19 Act of 2021

Rep. Pressley, Ayanna

D

MA

This bill expands data collection and reporting on demographic information and disparities related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). During the COVID-19 emergency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must publish data on COVID-19 testing, treatment, vaccinations, and outcomes on the CDC website. They must update the data daily and disaggregate it by race, ethnicity, and other demographic factors. In addition, the Indian Health Service must consult with tribal nations about COVID-19 data collection and reporting. The Department of Health and Human Services must make a summary of final statistics related to COVID-19 publicly available and report specified information to Congress within 60 days of the end of the COVID-19 emergency. The bill also establishes the Commission on Ensuring Data for Health Equity. The commission must determine approaches to using data to reduce disparities in health outcomes, including specifically with respect to COVID-19. In addition, it must provide recommendations to improve demographic data collection and use in future public health emergencies.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. 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. (4) Significant differences in access to health care, specifically to primary health care providers, health care information, and greater perceived discrimination in health care place Black, Brown, and AI/AN communities, individuals with disabilities, and Limited English Proficient individuals at greater risk of receiving delayed, and perhaps poorer, health care. An analysis by the University of New Hampshire found that in every month between March and August 2020, Black and Latino workers had significantly higher unemployment rates than White workers, even after adjusting for age and education status. (7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. (8) Language barriers are highly correlated with medication noncompliance and inconsistent engagement with health systems. Developing targeted outreach efforts assisted 1,000,000 people and resulted in a 56 percent decrease in the uninsured among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. (13) Race and ethnicity are valuable research and practice variables when used and interpreted appropriately. The inconsistency of data collection by Federal, State, and local health authorities poses a threat to analysis and synthesis of the pandemic impact on Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities. 3. EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. COVID-19 DATA COLLECTION AND DISCLOSURE. (2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. (4) Data related to COVID-19 vaccinations, including-- (A) the number of vaccines administered; (B) the number of vaccinations offered, accepted, and refused; (C) the most common reasons for refusal; and (D) the percentage of vaccine doses allocated and administered to each priority group. (e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. (f) Summary.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Secretary shall make publicly available a summary of the final statistics related to COVID-19. (h) Tribal Exception.--Indian Tribes may opt out of any of the requirements of this section. SEC. 5. COMMISSION ON ENSURING DATA FOR HEATH EQUITY. (2) Chairperson.--The President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or designee, shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. 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. (4) Significant differences in access to health care, specifically to primary health care providers, health care information, and greater perceived discrimination in health care place Black, Brown, and AI/AN communities, individuals with disabilities, and Limited English Proficient individuals at greater risk of receiving delayed, and perhaps poorer, health care. An analysis by the University of New Hampshire found that in every month between March and August 2020, Black and Latino workers had significantly higher unemployment rates than White workers, even after adjusting for age and education status. (8) Language barriers are highly correlated with medication noncompliance and inconsistent engagement with health systems. Developing targeted outreach efforts assisted 1,000,000 people and resulted in a 56 percent decrease in the uninsured among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. (13) Race and ethnicity are valuable research and practice variables when used and interpreted appropriately. The inconsistency of data collection by Federal, State, and local health authorities poses a threat to analysis and synthesis of the pandemic impact on Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities. 3. EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. COVID-19 DATA COLLECTION AND DISCLOSURE. (2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. (e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. (f) Summary.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Secretary shall make publicly available a summary of the final statistics related to COVID-19. (h) Tribal Exception.--Indian Tribes may opt out of any of the requirements of this section. SEC. 5. COMMISSION ON ENSURING DATA FOR HEATH EQUITY.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. 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. (4) Significant differences in access to health care, specifically to primary health care providers, health care information, and greater perceived discrimination in health care place Black, Brown, and AI/AN communities, individuals with disabilities, and Limited English Proficient individuals at greater risk of receiving delayed, and perhaps poorer, health care. An analysis by the University of New Hampshire found that in every month between March and August 2020, Black and Latino workers had significantly higher unemployment rates than White workers, even after adjusting for age and education status. (7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. (8) Language barriers are highly correlated with medication noncompliance and inconsistent engagement with health systems. Without language accessibility data and research around COVID- 19, communities with limited English proficiency are less likely to receive critical testing and preventive health services. (10) Utilizing disaggregation of enrollment in Affordable Care Act-sponsored health insurance, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum found that prior to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), Korean Americans had a high uninsured rate of 23 percent, compared to just 12 percent for all Asian Americans. Developing targeted outreach efforts assisted 1,000,000 people and resulted in a 56 percent decrease in the uninsured among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. (13) Race and ethnicity are valuable research and practice variables when used and interpreted appropriately. The inconsistency of data collection by Federal, State, and local health authorities poses a threat to analysis and synthesis of the pandemic impact on Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities. 3. EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. COVID-19 DATA COLLECTION AND DISCLOSURE. (2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. (4) Data related to COVID-19 vaccinations, including-- (A) the number of vaccines administered; (B) the number of vaccinations offered, accepted, and refused; (C) the most common reasons for refusal; and (D) the percentage of vaccine doses allocated and administered to each priority group. (e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. (f) Summary.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Secretary shall make publicly available a summary of the final statistics related to COVID-19. (h) Tribal Exception.--Indian Tribes may opt out of any of the requirements of this section. SEC. 5. COMMISSION ON ENSURING DATA FOR HEATH EQUITY. (b) Membership and Chairperson.-- (1) Membership.--The Commission shall be composed of-- (A) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (B) the Director of the National Institutes of Health; (C) the Commissioner of Food and Drugs; (D) the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (E) the Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities; (F) the Director of the Indian Health Service; (G) the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (H) the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (I) the Surgeon General; (J) the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration; (K) the Director of the Office of Minority Health; (L) the Director of the Office of Women's Health; (M) the Chairperson of the National Council on Disability; (N) at least 4 State, local, territorial, and Tribal public health officials representing departments of public health, or an urban Indian health representative, who shall represent jurisdictions from different regions of the United States with relatively high concentrations of historically marginalized populations, to be appointed by the Secretary; and (O) at least 3 independent experts of racially and ethnically diverse representation with knowledge or field experience with racial and ethnic disparities in public health appointed by the Secretary. (2) Chairperson.--The President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or designee, shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. 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. (4) Significant differences in access to health care, specifically to primary health care providers, health care information, and greater perceived discrimination in health care place Black, Brown, and AI/AN communities, individuals with disabilities, and Limited English Proficient individuals at greater risk of receiving delayed, and perhaps poorer, health care. An analysis by the University of New Hampshire found that in every month between March and August 2020, Black and Latino workers had significantly higher unemployment rates than White workers, even after adjusting for age and education status. (7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. (8) Language barriers are highly correlated with medication noncompliance and inconsistent engagement with health systems. Without language accessibility data and research around COVID- 19, communities with limited English proficiency are less likely to receive critical testing and preventive health services. (10) Utilizing disaggregation of enrollment in Affordable Care Act-sponsored health insurance, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum found that prior to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), Korean Americans had a high uninsured rate of 23 percent, compared to just 12 percent for all Asian Americans. Developing targeted outreach efforts assisted 1,000,000 people and resulted in a 56 percent decrease in the uninsured among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. (13) Race and ethnicity are valuable research and practice variables when used and interpreted appropriately. The inconsistency of data collection by Federal, State, and local health authorities poses a threat to analysis and synthesis of the pandemic impact on Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities. (15) Well-designed, ethically sound research aligns with the goals of medicine, addresses questions relevant to the population among whom the study will be carried out, balances the potential for benefit against the potential for harm, employs study designs that will yield scientifically valid and significant data, and generates useful knowledge. 3. EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. COVID-19 DATA COLLECTION AND DISCLOSURE. (2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. (3) Data related to COVID-19 outcomes, including total fatalities and case fatality rates (expressed as the proportion of individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and died from the virus). (4) Data related to COVID-19 vaccinations, including-- (A) the number of vaccines administered; (B) the number of vaccinations offered, accepted, and refused; (C) the most common reasons for refusal; and (D) the percentage of vaccine doses allocated and administered to each priority group. (b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). (d) Privacy.--In publishing data under this section, the Secretary shall take all necessary steps to protect the privacy of individuals whose information is included in such data, including-- (1) complying with privacy protections provided under the regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; and (2) protections from all inappropriate internal use by an entity that collects, stores, or receives the data, including use of such data in determinations of eligibility (or continued eligibility) in health plans, and from inappropriate uses. (e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. (f) Summary.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Secretary shall make publicly available a summary of the final statistics related to COVID-19. (h) Tribal Exception.--Indian Tribes may opt out of any of the requirements of this section. SEC. 5. COMMISSION ON ENSURING DATA FOR HEATH EQUITY. (b) Membership and Chairperson.-- (1) Membership.--The Commission shall be composed of-- (A) the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (B) the Director of the National Institutes of Health; (C) the Commissioner of Food and Drugs; (D) the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; (E) the Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities; (F) the Director of the Indian Health Service; (G) the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (H) the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (I) the Surgeon General; (J) the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration; (K) the Director of the Office of Minority Health; (L) the Director of the Office of Women's Health; (M) the Chairperson of the National Council on Disability; (N) at least 4 State, local, territorial, and Tribal public health officials representing departments of public health, or an urban Indian health representative, who shall represent jurisdictions from different regions of the United States with relatively high concentrations of historically marginalized populations, to be appointed by the Secretary; and (O) at least 3 independent experts of racially and ethnically diverse representation with knowledge or field experience with racial and ethnic disparities in public health appointed by the Secretary. (2) Chairperson.--The President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or designee, shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a ``Public Health Emergency of International Concern'' on January 30, 2020. (3) Historically, structures and systems such as racism, ableism, and class oppression have rendered affected Black and Brown communities more vulnerable to inequities and have prevented people from achieving optimal health even when there is not a crisis of pandemic proportions, highlighting that racism and not race presents as a risk factor driving inequities in illness and death. ( 5) Stark racial inequities across the United States, including unequal access to stable housing, quality education, and decent employment, significantly impact the ability of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN individuals to take care of their most basic health needs. (7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. 8) Language barriers are highly correlated with medication noncompliance and inconsistent engagement with health systems. (10) Utilizing disaggregation of enrollment in Affordable Care Act-sponsored health insurance, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum found that prior to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), Korean Americans had a high uninsured rate of 23 percent, compared to just 12 percent for all Asian Americans. Developing targeted outreach efforts assisted 1,000,000 people and resulted in a 56 percent decrease in the uninsured among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. Health data collected on patients by race and ethnicity will boost and more efficiently direct critical resources and inform risk communication development in languages and at appropriate health literacy levels, which resonate with historically vulnerable communities of color. ( 16) The dearth of racially and ethnically disaggregated data reflecting the health of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities underlies the challenges of a fully informed public health response. (17) Without collecting race and ethnicity data associated with COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, hospitalizations, morbidities, and mortalities, as well as publicly disclosing it, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities will remain at greater risk of disease and death. EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. COVID-19 DATA COLLECTION AND DISCLOSURE. 2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. ( 3) Data related to COVID-19 outcomes, including total fatalities and case fatality rates (expressed as the proportion of individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and died from the virus). ( (b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). ( e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. ( h) Tribal Exception.--Indian Tribes may opt out of any of the requirements of this section. COMMISSION ON ENSURING DATA FOR HEATH EQUITY. ( 2) Chairperson.--The President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or designee, shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission. d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and post such report on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that AI/AN people are 4 times as likely as White people to be hospitalized for COVID-19, and that Black and Hispanic/ Latino people are 2.8 times as likely to die of COVID-19 as White people. ( Black and Brown communities are more likely to experience homelessness and struggle with low- paying jobs or unemployment. An analysis by the University of New Hampshire found that in every month between March and August 2020, Black and Latino workers had significantly higher unemployment rates than White workers, even after adjusting for age and education status. ( 7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. 10) Utilizing disaggregation of enrollment in Affordable Care Act-sponsored health insurance, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum found that prior to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), Korean Americans had a high uninsured rate of 23 percent, compared to just 12 percent for all Asian Americans. Such efforts show that disaggregated data is essential to public health mobilizations efforts. ( 14) To date, race and ethnicity data on COVID-19 cases, test, hospitalizations, deaths, and vaccinations is incomplete and lacking. The inconsistency of data collection by Federal, State, and local health authorities poses a threat to analysis and synthesis of the pandemic impact on Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities. (16) The dearth of racially and ethnically disaggregated data reflecting the health of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities underlies the challenges of a fully informed public health response. ( EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. 2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. ( b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). ( (e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. ( f) Summary.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Secretary shall make publicly available a summary of the final statistics related to COVID-19. ( 2) Chairperson.--The President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or designee, shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission. d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and post such report on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services. e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that AI/AN people are 4 times as likely as White people to be hospitalized for COVID-19, and that Black and Hispanic/ Latino people are 2.8 times as likely to die of COVID-19 as White people. ( Black and Brown communities are more likely to experience homelessness and struggle with low- paying jobs or unemployment. An analysis by the University of New Hampshire found that in every month between March and August 2020, Black and Latino workers had significantly higher unemployment rates than White workers, even after adjusting for age and education status. ( 7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. 10) Utilizing disaggregation of enrollment in Affordable Care Act-sponsored health insurance, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum found that prior to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), Korean Americans had a high uninsured rate of 23 percent, compared to just 12 percent for all Asian Americans. Such efforts show that disaggregated data is essential to public health mobilizations efforts. ( 14) To date, race and ethnicity data on COVID-19 cases, test, hospitalizations, deaths, and vaccinations is incomplete and lacking. The inconsistency of data collection by Federal, State, and local health authorities poses a threat to analysis and synthesis of the pandemic impact on Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities. (16) The dearth of racially and ethnically disaggregated data reflecting the health of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities underlies the challenges of a fully informed public health response. ( EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. 2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. ( b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). ( (e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. ( f) Summary.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Secretary shall make publicly available a summary of the final statistics related to COVID-19. ( 2) Chairperson.--The President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or designee, shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission. d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and post such report on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services. e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a ``Public Health Emergency of International Concern'' on January 30, 2020. (3) Historically, structures and systems such as racism, ableism, and class oppression have rendered affected Black and Brown communities more vulnerable to inequities and have prevented people from achieving optimal health even when there is not a crisis of pandemic proportions, highlighting that racism and not race presents as a risk factor driving inequities in illness and death. ( 5) Stark racial inequities across the United States, including unequal access to stable housing, quality education, and decent employment, significantly impact the ability of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN individuals to take care of their most basic health needs. (7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. 8) Language barriers are highly correlated with medication noncompliance and inconsistent engagement with health systems. (10) Utilizing disaggregation of enrollment in Affordable Care Act-sponsored health insurance, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum found that prior to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), Korean Americans had a high uninsured rate of 23 percent, compared to just 12 percent for all Asian Americans. Developing targeted outreach efforts assisted 1,000,000 people and resulted in a 56 percent decrease in the uninsured among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. Health data collected on patients by race and ethnicity will boost and more efficiently direct critical resources and inform risk communication development in languages and at appropriate health literacy levels, which resonate with historically vulnerable communities of color. ( 16) The dearth of racially and ethnically disaggregated data reflecting the health of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities underlies the challenges of a fully informed public health response. (17) Without collecting race and ethnicity data associated with COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, hospitalizations, morbidities, and mortalities, as well as publicly disclosing it, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities will remain at greater risk of disease and death. EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. COVID-19 DATA COLLECTION AND DISCLOSURE. 2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. ( 3) Data related to COVID-19 outcomes, including total fatalities and case fatality rates (expressed as the proportion of individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and died from the virus). ( (b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). ( e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. ( h) Tribal Exception.--Indian Tribes may opt out of any of the requirements of this section. COMMISSION ON ENSURING DATA FOR HEATH EQUITY. ( 2) Chairperson.--The President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or designee, shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission. d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and post such report on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that AI/AN people are 4 times as likely as White people to be hospitalized for COVID-19, and that Black and Hispanic/ Latino people are 2.8 times as likely to die of COVID-19 as White people. ( Black and Brown communities are more likely to experience homelessness and struggle with low- paying jobs or unemployment. An analysis by the University of New Hampshire found that in every month between March and August 2020, Black and Latino workers had significantly higher unemployment rates than White workers, even after adjusting for age and education status. ( 7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. 10) Utilizing disaggregation of enrollment in Affordable Care Act-sponsored health insurance, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum found that prior to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), Korean Americans had a high uninsured rate of 23 percent, compared to just 12 percent for all Asian Americans. Such efforts show that disaggregated data is essential to public health mobilizations efforts. ( 14) To date, race and ethnicity data on COVID-19 cases, test, hospitalizations, deaths, and vaccinations is incomplete and lacking. The inconsistency of data collection by Federal, State, and local health authorities poses a threat to analysis and synthesis of the pandemic impact on Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities. (16) The dearth of racially and ethnically disaggregated data reflecting the health of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities underlies the challenges of a fully informed public health response. ( EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. 2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. ( b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). ( (e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. ( f) Summary.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Secretary shall make publicly available a summary of the final statistics related to COVID-19. ( 2) Chairperson.--The President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or designee, shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission. d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and post such report on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services. e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a ``Public Health Emergency of International Concern'' on January 30, 2020. (3) Historically, structures and systems such as racism, ableism, and class oppression have rendered affected Black and Brown communities more vulnerable to inequities and have prevented people from achieving optimal health even when there is not a crisis of pandemic proportions, highlighting that racism and not race presents as a risk factor driving inequities in illness and death. ( 5) Stark racial inequities across the United States, including unequal access to stable housing, quality education, and decent employment, significantly impact the ability of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN individuals to take care of their most basic health needs. (7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. 8) Language barriers are highly correlated with medication noncompliance and inconsistent engagement with health systems. (10) Utilizing disaggregation of enrollment in Affordable Care Act-sponsored health insurance, the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum found that prior to the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), Korean Americans had a high uninsured rate of 23 percent, compared to just 12 percent for all Asian Americans. Developing targeted outreach efforts assisted 1,000,000 people and resulted in a 56 percent decrease in the uninsured among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. Health data collected on patients by race and ethnicity will boost and more efficiently direct critical resources and inform risk communication development in languages and at appropriate health literacy levels, which resonate with historically vulnerable communities of color. ( 16) The dearth of racially and ethnically disaggregated data reflecting the health of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities underlies the challenges of a fully informed public health response. (17) Without collecting race and ethnicity data associated with COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, hospitalizations, morbidities, and mortalities, as well as publicly disclosing it, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities will remain at greater risk of disease and death. EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR FEDERAL DATA COLLECTION ON THE RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND OTHER DEMOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES OF COVID-19. COVID-19 DATA COLLECTION AND DISCLOSURE. 2) Data related to treatment for COVID-19, including hospitalizations and intensive care unit admissions. ( 3) Data related to COVID-19 outcomes, including total fatalities and case fatality rates (expressed as the proportion of individuals who were infected with COVID-19 and died from the virus). ( (b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). ( e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. ( h) Tribal Exception.--Indian Tribes may opt out of any of the requirements of this section. COMMISSION ON ENSURING DATA FOR HEATH EQUITY. ( 2) Chairperson.--The President of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, or designee, shall serve as the chairperson of the Commission. d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to Congress and post such report on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. 7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. 16) The dearth of racially and ethnically disaggregated data reflecting the health of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities underlies the challenges of a fully informed public health response. ( ( b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). ( ( f) Summary.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Secretary shall make publicly available a summary of the final statistics related to COVID-19. (

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. 3) Historically, structures and systems such as racism, ableism, and class oppression have rendered affected Black and Brown communities more vulnerable to inequities and have prevented people from achieving optimal health even when there is not a crisis of pandemic proportions, highlighting that racism and not race presents as a risk factor driving inequities in illness and death. ( Developing targeted outreach efforts assisted 1,000,000 people and resulted in a 56 percent decrease in the uninsured among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. 17) Without collecting race and ethnicity data associated with COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, hospitalizations, morbidities, and mortalities, as well as publicly disclosing it, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities will remain at greater risk of disease and death. ( (b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). ( e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. (

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. 7) Research experts recognize that there are underlying differences in illness and death when each of these factors is examined through socioeconomic and racial or ethnic lenses. 16) The dearth of racially and ethnically disaggregated data reflecting the health of Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities underlies the challenges of a fully informed public health response. ( ( b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). ( ( f) Summary.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary certifies that the public health emergency related to COVID- 19 has ended, the Secretary shall make publicly available a summary of the final statistics related to COVID-19. (

To require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19. 3) Historically, structures and systems such as racism, ableism, and class oppression have rendered affected Black and Brown communities more vulnerable to inequities and have prevented people from achieving optimal health even when there is not a crisis of pandemic proportions, highlighting that racism and not race presents as a risk factor driving inequities in illness and death. ( Developing targeted outreach efforts assisted 1,000,000 people and resulted in a 56 percent decrease in the uninsured among the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population. 17) Without collecting race and ethnicity data associated with COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, hospitalizations, morbidities, and mortalities, as well as publicly disclosing it, Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and AI/AN communities will remain at greater risk of disease and death. ( (b) Application of Standards.--To the extent practicable, data collection under this section shall follow standards developed by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health and be collected, analyzed, and reported in accordance with the standards promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation under title XXXI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300kk et seq.). ( e) Indian Health Service.--The Indian Health Service shall consult with Indian Tribes and confer with urban Indian organizations on data collection and reporting for purposes of this Act. (

S.431

Transportation and Public Works

Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act or the GREEN Streets Act This bill establishes national goals to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions and improve the resilience of the transportation system. Specifically, the bill directs

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, 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 ``Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act'' or the ``GREEN Streets Act''. SEC. 2. CONSIDERATION OF PROJECTS AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. (a) National Goals and Performance Management Measures.--Section 150 of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) Combating climate change.--To reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions and improve the resilience of the transportation system.''; (2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Rulemaking.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Updates.--The Secretary shall periodically update the rulemaking promulgated under subparagraph (A) as necessary, including to implement the amendments made to this section by the GREEN Streets Act.''; (B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) transit accessibility (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); ``(D) transit stop distance (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); and ``(E) transit mode share (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49).''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Greenhouse gas emissions on public roads.--For the purpose of carrying out section 119(f)(3), the Secretary shall establish-- ``(A) minimum standards for States to use in decreasing per capita vehicle miles traveled on public roads, including through-- ``(i) alignment of zoning and land use policy and planning; ``(ii) investment in active and safe transportation infrastructure, such as sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes; and ``(iii) public transit; ``(B) minimum standards for States to use in improving the resilience of public roads; ``(C) in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, minimum standards for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on public roads, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions; and ``(D) measures for States to use to assess-- ``(i) carbon dioxide emissions on public roads; and ``(ii) any other greenhouse gas emissions on public roads, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary.''; and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. (b) Metropolitan Transportation Planning.-- (1) Federal-aid highways.--Section 134(h) of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (J) as subparagraphs (H) through (L), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Analysis of projects that increase traffic capacity.--In furtherance of the planning goals described in subparagraphs (F) and (G) of paragraph (1), a metropolitan planning organization shall conduct and publish an analysis of the impact on per capita vehicle miles traveled, mobile source greenhouse gas emissions, and non-single-occupancy-vehicle trips, including trips by bicycle, pedestrian travel, public transportation, and passenger rail, prior to approval of each project within the metropolitan planning area that-- ``(A) uses funds made available under this title to increase traffic capacity, including-- ``(i) by adding new travel lanes, including on an existing road; or ``(ii) by converting shoulder lanes into new travel lanes; and ``(B) is projected to receive not less than $25,000,000 of Federal funds made available under this title.''. (2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. (c) Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Transportation Planning.-- (1) Federal-aid highways.--Section 135(d) of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (J) as subparagraphs (H) through (L), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Analysis of projects that increase traffic capacity.--In furtherance of the planning goals described in subparagraphs (F) and (G) of paragraph (1), a State shall conduct and publish an analysis of the impact on per capita vehicle miles traveled, mobile source greenhouse gas emissions, and non-single-occupancy-vehicle trips, including trips by bicycle, pedestrian travel, public transportation, and passenger rail, prior to approval of each project within the State that-- ``(A) uses funds made available under this title to increase traffic capacity, including-- ``(i) by adding new travel lanes, including on an existing road; or ``(ii) by converting shoulder lanes into new travel lanes; and ``(B) is projected to receive not less than $25,000,000 of Federal funds made available under this title.''. (2) Public transportation.--Section 5304(d)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. (d) National Highway Performance Program.--Section 119(f) of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Conditions'' and inserting ``Conditions; Greenhouse Gas Emissions on Public Roads''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Greenhouse gas emissions on public roads.-- ``(A) Penalty.-- ``(i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), if a State reports, in a performance target report under section 150(e), that the State has not achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7), the State shall be required, during the following fiscal year-- ``(I) to obligate, from the amounts apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(1), an amount that is not less than the amount of funds apportioned to the State for fiscal year 2009 under the Interstate maintenance program for the purpose of achieving the targets through projects on Federal-aid highways; and ``(II) to obligate, from the amounts apportioned to the State under section 104(b)(2) (other than amounts suballocated to metropolitan areas and other areas of the State under section 133(d)), an amount equal to 10 percent of the amount of funds apportioned to the State for fiscal year 2009 under the Interstate maintenance program for the purpose of achieving the targets through projects on Federal-aid highways. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ``(B) Restoration.--The obligation requirement in subparagraph (A)(i)(I) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until the date on which the Secretary determines that the State has achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7).''. (e) Transit Accessibility.-- (1) Transit access.--Section 5326 of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in the section heading, by inserting ``and accessibility'' after ``management''; (B) in subsection (a)-- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: ``(2) Covered entity.--The term `covered entity' means-- ``(A) any metropolitan planning area with a population of not fewer than 250,000 individuals on the date of enactment of the GREEN Streets Act; and ``(B) any State in which there exists a metropolitan planning area with a population of not fewer than 250,000 individuals on the date of enactment of the GREEN Streets Act. ``(3) Transit accessibility.--The term `transit accessibility' means the share of jobs, health care facilities, grocery stores and other food suppliers, schools, and other destinations accessible by public transportation in any 45- minute period.''; (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(7) Transit stop distance.--The term `transit stop distance' means the average distance by census block to the nearest transit stop, passenger station, or terminal providing regularly scheduled service.''; (D) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and (E) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Transit Access.-- ``(1) Standards and performance measures.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the GREEN Streets Act, the Secretary shall establish national transit access standards and performance measures for-- ``(A) transit accessibility; ``(B) transit stop distance; and ``(C) transit mode share. ``(2) Performance targets and initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary establishes the standards and performance measures under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- ``(A) require each covered entity to-- ``(i) establish targets for the covered entity relating to each of the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1); and ``(ii) submit to the Secretary a report describing-- ``(I) the performance of the covered entity with respect to each of the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1); and ``(II) by functional classification, the share of housing units and roadways in the covered entity that have-- ``(aa) sidewalks; ``(bb) crosswalks; ``(cc) dedicated bike lanes; or ``(dd) other forms of dedicated nonmotorized facilities; and ``(B) provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist a covered entity in-- ``(i) establishing targets under subparagraph (A)(i); and ``(ii) reporting on performance under subparagraph (A)(ii). ``(3) Subsequent reports.-- ``(A) Timing.--Not later than 180 days after receipt of the initial report under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall establish a schedule for the submission of subsequent reports by each covered entity. ``(B) Contents.--Each subsequent report under this paragraph shall describe-- ``(i) the progress of the covered entity in meeting the targets of the covered entity relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1), including any change in performance since the submission of the previous report; ``(ii) any revision of existing targets or establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1); and ``(iii) any proposal for the revision of existing targets or the establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1). ``(C) Technical assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist a covered entity in-- ``(i) reporting on performance under this paragraph; and ``(ii) establishing or revising performance targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1).''. (2) Metropolitan transportation planning.--Section 5303(h)(2)(B)(i)(I) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``title 23,'' and inserting ``title 23 and section 5326,''. (3) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 134(h)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. (B) Section 135(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. (C) Section 5303(h)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. (D) Section 5304(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. (E) Section 5337(a)(4)(B) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(d)'' and inserting ``5326(e)''. (F) Section 24904(c)(1)(A) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``subsections (b), (d), and (e) of'' after ``authorized under''. <all>

GREEN Streets Act

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.

GREEN Streets Act Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act

Sen. Markey, Edward J.

D

MA

This bill establishes national goals to reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions and improve the resilience of the transportation system. Specifically, the bill directs

This Act may be cited as the ``Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act'' or the ``GREEN Streets Act''. CONSIDERATION OF PROJECTS AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. ''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Greenhouse gas emissions on public roads.--For the purpose of carrying out section 119(f)(3), the Secretary shall establish-- ``(A) minimum standards for States to use in decreasing per capita vehicle miles traveled on public roads, including through-- ``(i) alignment of zoning and land use policy and planning; ``(ii) investment in active and safe transportation infrastructure, such as sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes; and ``(iii) public transit; ``(B) minimum standards for States to use in improving the resilience of public roads; ``(C) in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, minimum standards for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on public roads, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions; and ``(D) measures for States to use to assess-- ``(i) carbon dioxide emissions on public roads; and ``(ii) any other greenhouse gas emissions on public roads, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary. ''; and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. (2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ''; (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(B) Contents.--Each subsequent report under this paragraph shall describe-- ``(i) the progress of the covered entity in meeting the targets of the covered entity relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1), including any change in performance since the submission of the previous report; ``(ii) any revision of existing targets or establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1); and ``(iii) any proposal for the revision of existing targets or the establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1). (B) Section 135(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act'' or the ``GREEN Streets Act''. CONSIDERATION OF PROJECTS AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. ''; and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. (2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ''; (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(B) Contents.--Each subsequent report under this paragraph shall describe-- ``(i) the progress of the covered entity in meeting the targets of the covered entity relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1), including any change in performance since the submission of the previous report; ``(ii) any revision of existing targets or establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1); and ``(iii) any proposal for the revision of existing targets or the establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1). (B) Section 135(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act'' or the ``GREEN Streets Act''. CONSIDERATION OF PROJECTS AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. ''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Greenhouse gas emissions on public roads.--For the purpose of carrying out section 119(f)(3), the Secretary shall establish-- ``(A) minimum standards for States to use in decreasing per capita vehicle miles traveled on public roads, including through-- ``(i) alignment of zoning and land use policy and planning; ``(ii) investment in active and safe transportation infrastructure, such as sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes; and ``(iii) public transit; ``(B) minimum standards for States to use in improving the resilience of public roads; ``(C) in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, minimum standards for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on public roads, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions; and ``(D) measures for States to use to assess-- ``(i) carbon dioxide emissions on public roads; and ``(ii) any other greenhouse gas emissions on public roads, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary. ''; and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. (b) Metropolitan Transportation Planning.-- (1) Federal-aid highways.--Section 134(h) of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (J) as subparagraphs (H) through (L), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Analysis of projects that increase traffic capacity.--In furtherance of the planning goals described in subparagraphs (F) and (G) of paragraph (1), a metropolitan planning organization shall conduct and publish an analysis of the impact on per capita vehicle miles traveled, mobile source greenhouse gas emissions, and non-single-occupancy-vehicle trips, including trips by bicycle, pedestrian travel, public transportation, and passenger rail, prior to approval of each project within the metropolitan planning area that-- ``(A) uses funds made available under this title to increase traffic capacity, including-- ``(i) by adding new travel lanes, including on an existing road; or ``(ii) by converting shoulder lanes into new travel lanes; and ``(B) is projected to receive not less than $25,000,000 of Federal funds made available under this title.''. (2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ''; (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(7) Transit stop distance.--The term `transit stop distance' means the average distance by census block to the nearest transit stop, passenger station, or terminal providing regularly scheduled service. ``(B) Contents.--Each subsequent report under this paragraph shall describe-- ``(i) the progress of the covered entity in meeting the targets of the covered entity relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1), including any change in performance since the submission of the previous report; ``(ii) any revision of existing targets or establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1); and ``(iii) any proposal for the revision of existing targets or the establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1). (B) Section 135(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act'' or the ``GREEN Streets Act''. SEC. CONSIDERATION OF PROJECTS AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. ''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Greenhouse gas emissions on public roads.--For the purpose of carrying out section 119(f)(3), the Secretary shall establish-- ``(A) minimum standards for States to use in decreasing per capita vehicle miles traveled on public roads, including through-- ``(i) alignment of zoning and land use policy and planning; ``(ii) investment in active and safe transportation infrastructure, such as sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes; and ``(iii) public transit; ``(B) minimum standards for States to use in improving the resilience of public roads; ``(C) in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, minimum standards for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions on public roads, with the goal of achieving net-zero emissions; and ``(D) measures for States to use to assess-- ``(i) carbon dioxide emissions on public roads; and ``(ii) any other greenhouse gas emissions on public roads, as determined to be appropriate by the Secretary. ''; and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. (b) Metropolitan Transportation Planning.-- (1) Federal-aid highways.--Section 134(h) of title 23, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (J) as subparagraphs (H) through (L), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Analysis of projects that increase traffic capacity.--In furtherance of the planning goals described in subparagraphs (F) and (G) of paragraph (1), a metropolitan planning organization shall conduct and publish an analysis of the impact on per capita vehicle miles traveled, mobile source greenhouse gas emissions, and non-single-occupancy-vehicle trips, including trips by bicycle, pedestrian travel, public transportation, and passenger rail, prior to approval of each project within the metropolitan planning area that-- ``(A) uses funds made available under this title to increase traffic capacity, including-- ``(i) by adding new travel lanes, including on an existing road; or ``(ii) by converting shoulder lanes into new travel lanes; and ``(B) is projected to receive not less than $25,000,000 of Federal funds made available under this title.''. (2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ``(B) Restoration.--The obligation requirement in subparagraph (A)(i)(I) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until the date on which the Secretary determines that the State has achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7).''. ``(3) Transit accessibility.--The term `transit accessibility' means the share of jobs, health care facilities, grocery stores and other food suppliers, schools, and other destinations accessible by public transportation in any 45- minute period. ''; (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(7) Transit stop distance.--The term `transit stop distance' means the average distance by census block to the nearest transit stop, passenger station, or terminal providing regularly scheduled service. ``(B) Contents.--Each subsequent report under this paragraph shall describe-- ``(i) the progress of the covered entity in meeting the targets of the covered entity relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1), including any change in performance since the submission of the previous report; ``(ii) any revision of existing targets or establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1); and ``(iii) any proposal for the revision of existing targets or the establishment of new targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1). ``(C) Technical assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist a covered entity in-- ``(i) reporting on performance under this paragraph; and ``(ii) establishing or revising performance targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1).''. (B) Section 135(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''.

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. 2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Rulemaking.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Updates.--The Secretary shall periodically update the rulemaking promulgated under subparagraph (A) as necessary, including to implement the amendments made to this section by the GREEN Streets Act. ''; (B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) transit accessibility (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); ``(D) transit stop distance (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); and ``(E) transit mode share (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49). ''; ''; and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. (2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ( (2) Public transportation.--Section 5304(d)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ``(B) Restoration.--The obligation requirement in subparagraph (A)(i)(I) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until the date on which the Secretary determines that the State has achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7).''. ( ``(3) Transit accessibility.--The term `transit accessibility' means the share of jobs, health care facilities, grocery stores and other food suppliers, schools, and other destinations accessible by public transportation in any 45- minute period. ''; ( C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(3) Subsequent reports.-- ``(A) Timing.--Not later than 180 days after receipt of the initial report under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall establish a schedule for the submission of subsequent reports by each covered entity. ``(C) Technical assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist a covered entity in-- ``(i) reporting on performance under this paragraph; and ``(ii) establishing or revising performance targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1).''. ( 2) Metropolitan transportation planning.--Section 5303(h)(2)(B)(i)(I) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``title 23,'' and inserting ``title 23 and section 5326,''. ( (D) Section 5304(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. ( E) Section 5337(a)(4)(B) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(d)'' and inserting ``5326(e)''. (

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) transit accessibility (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); ``(D) transit stop distance (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); and ``(E) transit mode share (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49). and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. 2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. 2) Public transportation.--Section 5304(d)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ``(B) Restoration.--The obligation requirement in subparagraph (A)(i)(I) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until the date on which the Secretary determines that the State has achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7).''. ``(3) Transit accessibility.--The term `transit accessibility' means the share of jobs, health care facilities, grocery stores and other food suppliers, schools, and other destinations accessible by public transportation in any 45- minute period. ''; ( C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(3) Subsequent reports.-- ``(A) Timing.--Not later than 180 days after receipt of the initial report under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall establish a schedule for the submission of subsequent reports by each covered entity. ``(C) Technical assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist a covered entity in-- ``(i) reporting on performance under this paragraph; and ``(ii) establishing or revising performance targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1).''. ( (3) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 134(h)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. ( C) Section 5303(h)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. (

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) transit accessibility (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); ``(D) transit stop distance (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); and ``(E) transit mode share (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49). and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. 2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. 2) Public transportation.--Section 5304(d)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ``(B) Restoration.--The obligation requirement in subparagraph (A)(i)(I) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until the date on which the Secretary determines that the State has achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7).''. ``(3) Transit accessibility.--The term `transit accessibility' means the share of jobs, health care facilities, grocery stores and other food suppliers, schools, and other destinations accessible by public transportation in any 45- minute period. ''; ( C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(3) Subsequent reports.-- ``(A) Timing.--Not later than 180 days after receipt of the initial report under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall establish a schedule for the submission of subsequent reports by each covered entity. ``(C) Technical assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist a covered entity in-- ``(i) reporting on performance under this paragraph; and ``(ii) establishing or revising performance targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1).''. ( (3) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 134(h)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. ( C) Section 5303(h)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. (

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. 2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Rulemaking.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Updates.--The Secretary shall periodically update the rulemaking promulgated under subparagraph (A) as necessary, including to implement the amendments made to this section by the GREEN Streets Act. ''; (B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) transit accessibility (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); ``(D) transit stop distance (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); and ``(E) transit mode share (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49). ''; ''; and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. (2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ( (2) Public transportation.--Section 5304(d)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ``(B) Restoration.--The obligation requirement in subparagraph (A)(i)(I) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until the date on which the Secretary determines that the State has achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7).''. ( ``(3) Transit accessibility.--The term `transit accessibility' means the share of jobs, health care facilities, grocery stores and other food suppliers, schools, and other destinations accessible by public transportation in any 45- minute period. ''; ( C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(3) Subsequent reports.-- ``(A) Timing.--Not later than 180 days after receipt of the initial report under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall establish a schedule for the submission of subsequent reports by each covered entity. ``(C) Technical assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist a covered entity in-- ``(i) reporting on performance under this paragraph; and ``(ii) establishing or revising performance targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1).''. ( 2) Metropolitan transportation planning.--Section 5303(h)(2)(B)(i)(I) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``title 23,'' and inserting ``title 23 and section 5326,''. ( (D) Section 5304(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. ( E) Section 5337(a)(4)(B) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(d)'' and inserting ``5326(e)''. (

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) transit accessibility (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); ``(D) transit stop distance (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); and ``(E) transit mode share (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49). and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. 2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. 2) Public transportation.--Section 5304(d)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ``(B) Restoration.--The obligation requirement in subparagraph (A)(i)(I) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until the date on which the Secretary determines that the State has achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7).''. ``(3) Transit accessibility.--The term `transit accessibility' means the share of jobs, health care facilities, grocery stores and other food suppliers, schools, and other destinations accessible by public transportation in any 45- minute period. ''; ( C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(3) Subsequent reports.-- ``(A) Timing.--Not later than 180 days after receipt of the initial report under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall establish a schedule for the submission of subsequent reports by each covered entity. ``(C) Technical assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist a covered entity in-- ``(i) reporting on performance under this paragraph; and ``(ii) establishing or revising performance targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1).''. ( (3) Conforming amendments.-- (A) Section 134(h)(2)(B)(ii) of title 23, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. ( C) Section 5303(h)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. (

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. 2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Rulemaking.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Updates.--The Secretary shall periodically update the rulemaking promulgated under subparagraph (A) as necessary, including to implement the amendments made to this section by the GREEN Streets Act. ''; (B) in paragraph (5)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) transit accessibility (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); ``(D) transit stop distance (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49); and ``(E) transit mode share (as defined in section 5326(a) of title 49). ''; ''; and (3) in subsection (d)(1)-- (A) by striking ``subsection (c), each State shall set'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(1)(A), and not later than 1 year after each update of that rulemaking under subsection (c)(1)(B), each State shall set or update, as applicable,''; and (B) by striking ``and (6)'' and inserting ``(6), and (7)''. (2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ( (2) Public transportation.--Section 5304(d)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(ii) Increase.--Each fiscal year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, the amount required to be obligated under clause (i)(I) shall be increased by 2 percent over the amount required to be obligated in the previous fiscal year. ``(B) Restoration.--The obligation requirement in subparagraph (A)(i)(I) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until the date on which the Secretary determines that the State has achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7).''. ( ``(3) Transit accessibility.--The term `transit accessibility' means the share of jobs, health care facilities, grocery stores and other food suppliers, schools, and other destinations accessible by public transportation in any 45- minute period. ''; ( C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. ``(3) Subsequent reports.-- ``(A) Timing.--Not later than 180 days after receipt of the initial report under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall establish a schedule for the submission of subsequent reports by each covered entity. ``(C) Technical assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical assistance, including analytical tools, to assist a covered entity in-- ``(i) reporting on performance under this paragraph; and ``(ii) establishing or revising performance targets relating to the standards and performance measures described in paragraph (1).''. ( 2) Metropolitan transportation planning.--Section 5303(h)(2)(B)(i)(I) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``title 23,'' and inserting ``title 23 and section 5326,''. ( (D) Section 5304(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. ( E) Section 5337(a)(4)(B) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(d)'' and inserting ``5326(e)''. (

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. 2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(3) Transit accessibility.--The term `transit accessibility' means the share of jobs, health care facilities, grocery stores and other food suppliers, schools, and other destinations accessible by public transportation in any 45- minute period. ''; ( ``(3) Subsequent reports.-- ``(A) Timing.--Not later than 180 days after receipt of the initial report under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall establish a schedule for the submission of subsequent reports by each covered entity.

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. 2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Rulemaking.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Updates.--The Secretary shall periodically update the rulemaking promulgated under subparagraph (A) as necessary, including to implement the amendments made to this section by the GREEN Streets Act. ''; ( (2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ( ( ``(B) Restoration.--The obligation requirement in subparagraph (A)(i)(I) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until the date on which the Secretary determines that the State has achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7).''. ( ''; ( C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. D) Section 5304(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. (

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. 2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ``(3) Transit accessibility.--The term `transit accessibility' means the share of jobs, health care facilities, grocery stores and other food suppliers, schools, and other destinations accessible by public transportation in any 45- minute period. ''; ( ``(3) Subsequent reports.-- ``(A) Timing.--Not later than 180 days after receipt of the initial report under paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the Secretary shall establish a schedule for the submission of subsequent reports by each covered entity.

To amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. 2) in subsection (c)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through ``Not later'' and inserting the following: ``(1) Rulemaking.-- ``(A) In general.--Not later''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Updates.--The Secretary shall periodically update the rulemaking promulgated under subparagraph (A) as necessary, including to implement the amendments made to this section by the GREEN Streets Act. ''; ( (2) Public transportation.--Section 5303(h)(1) of title 49, United States Code, is amended-- (A) by redesignating subparagraphs (F) through (I) as subparagraphs (H) through (K), respectively; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: ``(F) reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions; ``(G) decrease per capita vehicle miles traveled;''. ( ( ``(B) Restoration.--The obligation requirement in subparagraph (A)(i)(I) for a fiscal year shall remain in effect for each subsequent fiscal year until the date on which the Secretary determines that the State has achieved the targets of the State for performance measures described in section 150(d) pertaining to the minimum standards for public roads established by the Secretary under section 150(c)(7).''. ( ''; ( C) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Transit mode share.--The term `transit mode share' means the percentage of trips taken by public transportation for both commuting and noncommuting trips. D) Section 5304(d)(2)(B)(ii) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking ``5326(c)'' and inserting ``5326(d)''. (

H.R.2230

Government Operations and Politics

Delivering Envelopes Judiciously On-time Year-round Act or the DEJOY Act This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to maintain the service standards for first-class mail that were in effect on January 1, 2021. The Postmaster General proposed in March 2021 a 10-year restructuring plan for the USPS that would lengthen the permissible mail-delivery window.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, 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 ``Delivering Envelopes Judiciously On- time Year-round Act'' or the ``DEJOY Act''. SEC. 2. SERVICE STANDARDS FOR FIRST-CLASS MAIL. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''. <all>

DEJOY Act

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes.

DEJOY Act Delivering Envelopes Judiciously On-time Year-round Act

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja

D

IL

This bill requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to maintain the service standards for first-class mail that were in effect on January 1, 2021. The Postmaster General proposed in March 2021 a 10-year restructuring plan for the USPS that would lengthen the permissible mail-delivery window.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, 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 ``Delivering Envelopes Judiciously On- time Year-round Act'' or the ``DEJOY Act''. SEC. 2. SERVICE STANDARDS FOR FIRST-CLASS MAIL. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''. <all>

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, 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 ``Delivering Envelopes Judiciously On- time Year-round Act'' or the ``DEJOY Act''. SEC. 2. SERVICE STANDARDS FOR FIRST-CLASS MAIL. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''. <all>

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, 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 ``Delivering Envelopes Judiciously On- time Year-round Act'' or the ``DEJOY Act''. SEC. 2. SERVICE STANDARDS FOR FIRST-CLASS MAIL. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''. <all>

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, 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 ``Delivering Envelopes Judiciously On- time Year-round Act'' or the ``DEJOY Act''. SEC. 2. SERVICE STANDARDS FOR FIRST-CLASS MAIL. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''. <all>

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''.

To amend title 39, United States Code, to maintain certain service standards for first-class mail, and for other purposes. Section 3691 of title 39, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Service Standards for First-Class Mail.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the service standards for first-class mail shall be such standards as in effect on January 1, 2021.''.

S.2027

Health

Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021 or the CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021 This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to carry out data collection and expand other research activities on Tourette syndrome. This is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, rapid, and unwanted movements or vocal sounds. Specifically, the NIH must develop a system to collect epidemiological data and information on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families. In addition, the NIH must award various grants for research on Tourette syndrome, including to support Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. The NIH must also designate a portion of its funding for Tourette syndrome programs and activities.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021'' or the ``CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RELATING TO TOURETTE SYNDROME. Part B of title IV of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 409J (42 U.S.C. 284q) the following: ``SEC. 409K. EXPANSION, INTENSIFICATION, AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO TOURETTE SYNDROME. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of NIH, shall expand, intensify, and coordinate the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to scientific and clinical research on Tourette syndrome. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. ``(2) Broad and narrow definitions.--The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of primary data on Tourette syndrome, including related data on the various conditions known to be comorbid with Tourette syndrome. ``(3) Collection by population and geographical region.-- The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families and the disaggregation of such data by population and geographical region. ``(c) Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts to public or nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. ``(2) Research.--Each center under paragraph (1) shall conduct basic and clinical research into Tourette syndrome. Such research should include investigations into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of Tourette syndrome. The research conducted by such centers, as a group, shall include research in the fields of developmental neurobiology, neuroscience, genetics, psychology, and pharmacology. ``(3) Services for patients.-- ``(A) In general.--A center under paragraph (1) may expend amounts provided under such paragraph to carry out a program to make individuals aware of opportunities to participate as subjects in research conducted by the centers. ``(B) Referral and costs.--A program under subparagraph (A) may, in accordance with such criteria as the Secretary may establish, provide to the subjects described in such subparagraph, referrals for health and other services, and such patient care costs as are required for research. ``(C) Availability and access.--The extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services shall be considered by the Secretary in decisions about awarding grants and contracts to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this subsection. ``(4) Organization of collaborative research centers for tourette syndrome.-- ``(A) In general.--A center under paragraph (1) may-- ``(i) use the facilities of a single institution; or ``(ii) be formed from a consortium of cooperating institutions and patient advocacy groups in order to maximize the scope of the center's services and geographic coverage. ``(B) Eligibility requirements.--To be eligible to make facilities so available (as described in subparagraph (A)(i)) or participate in such a consortium (as described in subparagraph (A)(ii)), an institution or group shall meet such requirements as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(5) Number of centers; duration of support.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall provide for the establishment of not fewer than 4 and not more than 6 centers under paragraph (1). ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. Such period may be extended for one or more additional periods not exceeding 5 years if the operations of such center have been reviewed and approved by an appropriate technical and scientific peer review group established by the Secretary and if such group has recommended to the Secretary that such period should be extended. ``(d) Research on Symptomology and Treatment.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants on a competitive, peer-reviewed basis for research on-- ``(1) the full range of symptomology within the Tourette syndrome clinical spectrum; and ``(2) the efficacy of treatment options for particular patient subpopulations. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''. <all>

CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.

CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021 Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021

Sen. Menendez, Robert

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NJ

This bill requires the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to carry out data collection and expand other research activities on Tourette syndrome. This is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, rapid, and unwanted movements or vocal sounds. Specifically, the NIH must develop a system to collect epidemiological data and information on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families. In addition, the NIH must award various grants for research on Tourette syndrome, including to support Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. The NIH must also designate a portion of its funding for Tourette syndrome programs and activities.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021'' or the ``CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021''. SEC. 284q) the following: ``SEC. 409K. ``(3) Collection by population and geographical region.-- The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families and the disaggregation of such data by population and geographical region. ``(c) Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts to public or nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. ``(2) Research.--Each center under paragraph (1) shall conduct basic and clinical research into Tourette syndrome. Such research should include investigations into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of Tourette syndrome. The research conducted by such centers, as a group, shall include research in the fields of developmental neurobiology, neuroscience, genetics, psychology, and pharmacology. ``(C) Availability and access.--The extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services shall be considered by the Secretary in decisions about awarding grants and contracts to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this subsection. ``(B) Eligibility requirements.--To be eligible to make facilities so available (as described in subparagraph (A)(i)) or participate in such a consortium (as described in subparagraph (A)(ii)), an institution or group shall meet such requirements as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(5) Number of centers; duration of support.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall provide for the establishment of not fewer than 4 and not more than 6 centers under paragraph (1). ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. Such period may be extended for one or more additional periods not exceeding 5 years if the operations of such center have been reviewed and approved by an appropriate technical and scientific peer review group established by the Secretary and if such group has recommended to the Secretary that such period should be extended. ``(d) Research on Symptomology and Treatment.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants on a competitive, peer-reviewed basis for research on-- ``(1) the full range of symptomology within the Tourette syndrome clinical spectrum; and ``(2) the efficacy of treatment options for particular patient subpopulations.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 284q) the following: ``SEC. 409K. ``(3) Collection by population and geographical region.-- The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families and the disaggregation of such data by population and geographical region. ``(c) Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts to public or nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. ``(2) Research.--Each center under paragraph (1) shall conduct basic and clinical research into Tourette syndrome. Such research should include investigations into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of Tourette syndrome. The research conducted by such centers, as a group, shall include research in the fields of developmental neurobiology, neuroscience, genetics, psychology, and pharmacology. ``(C) Availability and access.--The extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services shall be considered by the Secretary in decisions about awarding grants and contracts to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this subsection. ``(B) Eligibility requirements.--To be eligible to make facilities so available (as described in subparagraph (A)(i)) or participate in such a consortium (as described in subparagraph (A)(ii)), an institution or group shall meet such requirements as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(d) Research on Symptomology and Treatment.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants on a competitive, peer-reviewed basis for research on-- ``(1) the full range of symptomology within the Tourette syndrome clinical spectrum; and ``(2) the efficacy of treatment options for particular patient subpopulations.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021'' or the ``CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021''. SEC. Part B of title IV of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 409J (42 U.S.C. 284q) the following: ``SEC. 409K. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of NIH, shall expand, intensify, and coordinate the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to scientific and clinical research on Tourette syndrome. ``(2) Broad and narrow definitions.--The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of primary data on Tourette syndrome, including related data on the various conditions known to be comorbid with Tourette syndrome. ``(3) Collection by population and geographical region.-- The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families and the disaggregation of such data by population and geographical region. ``(c) Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts to public or nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. ``(2) Research.--Each center under paragraph (1) shall conduct basic and clinical research into Tourette syndrome. Such research should include investigations into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of Tourette syndrome. The research conducted by such centers, as a group, shall include research in the fields of developmental neurobiology, neuroscience, genetics, psychology, and pharmacology. ``(B) Referral and costs.--A program under subparagraph (A) may, in accordance with such criteria as the Secretary may establish, provide to the subjects described in such subparagraph, referrals for health and other services, and such patient care costs as are required for research. ``(C) Availability and access.--The extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services shall be considered by the Secretary in decisions about awarding grants and contracts to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this subsection. ``(4) Organization of collaborative research centers for tourette syndrome.-- ``(A) In general.--A center under paragraph (1) may-- ``(i) use the facilities of a single institution; or ``(ii) be formed from a consortium of cooperating institutions and patient advocacy groups in order to maximize the scope of the center's services and geographic coverage. ``(B) Eligibility requirements.--To be eligible to make facilities so available (as described in subparagraph (A)(i)) or participate in such a consortium (as described in subparagraph (A)(ii)), an institution or group shall meet such requirements as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(5) Number of centers; duration of support.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall provide for the establishment of not fewer than 4 and not more than 6 centers under paragraph (1). ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. Such period may be extended for one or more additional periods not exceeding 5 years if the operations of such center have been reviewed and approved by an appropriate technical and scientific peer review group established by the Secretary and if such group has recommended to the Secretary that such period should be extended. ``(d) Research on Symptomology and Treatment.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants on a competitive, peer-reviewed basis for research on-- ``(1) the full range of symptomology within the Tourette syndrome clinical spectrum; and ``(2) the efficacy of treatment options for particular patient subpopulations. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021'' or the ``CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RELATING TO TOURETTE SYNDROME. Part B of title IV of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting after section 409J (42 U.S.C. 284q) the following: ``SEC. 409K. EXPANSION, INTENSIFICATION, AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO TOURETTE SYNDROME. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of NIH, shall expand, intensify, and coordinate the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to scientific and clinical research on Tourette syndrome. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. ``(2) Broad and narrow definitions.--The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of primary data on Tourette syndrome, including related data on the various conditions known to be comorbid with Tourette syndrome. ``(3) Collection by population and geographical region.-- The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families and the disaggregation of such data by population and geographical region. ``(c) Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts to public or nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. ``(2) Research.--Each center under paragraph (1) shall conduct basic and clinical research into Tourette syndrome. Such research should include investigations into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of Tourette syndrome. The research conducted by such centers, as a group, shall include research in the fields of developmental neurobiology, neuroscience, genetics, psychology, and pharmacology. ``(3) Services for patients.-- ``(A) In general.--A center under paragraph (1) may expend amounts provided under such paragraph to carry out a program to make individuals aware of opportunities to participate as subjects in research conducted by the centers. ``(B) Referral and costs.--A program under subparagraph (A) may, in accordance with such criteria as the Secretary may establish, provide to the subjects described in such subparagraph, referrals for health and other services, and such patient care costs as are required for research. ``(C) Availability and access.--The extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services shall be considered by the Secretary in decisions about awarding grants and contracts to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this subsection. ``(4) Organization of collaborative research centers for tourette syndrome.-- ``(A) In general.--A center under paragraph (1) may-- ``(i) use the facilities of a single institution; or ``(ii) be formed from a consortium of cooperating institutions and patient advocacy groups in order to maximize the scope of the center's services and geographic coverage. ``(B) Eligibility requirements.--To be eligible to make facilities so available (as described in subparagraph (A)(i)) or participate in such a consortium (as described in subparagraph (A)(ii)), an institution or group shall meet such requirements as the Secretary may prescribe. ``(5) Number of centers; duration of support.-- ``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall provide for the establishment of not fewer than 4 and not more than 6 centers under paragraph (1). ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. Such period may be extended for one or more additional periods not exceeding 5 years if the operations of such center have been reviewed and approved by an appropriate technical and scientific peer review group established by the Secretary and if such group has recommended to the Secretary that such period should be extended. ``(d) Research on Symptomology and Treatment.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants on a competitive, peer-reviewed basis for research on-- ``(1) the full range of symptomology within the Tourette syndrome clinical spectrum; and ``(2) the efficacy of treatment options for particular patient subpopulations. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''. <all>

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. ``(3) Collection by population and geographical region.-- The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families and the disaggregation of such data by population and geographical region. ``(c) Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts to public or nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. ``(C) Availability and access.--The extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services shall be considered by the Secretary in decisions about awarding grants and contracts to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this subsection. ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RELATING TO TOURETTE SYNDROME. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. Such research should include investigations into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of Tourette syndrome. ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RELATING TO TOURETTE SYNDROME. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. Such research should include investigations into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of Tourette syndrome. ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. ``(3) Collection by population and geographical region.-- The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families and the disaggregation of such data by population and geographical region. ``(c) Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts to public or nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. ``(C) Availability and access.--The extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services shall be considered by the Secretary in decisions about awarding grants and contracts to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this subsection. ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RELATING TO TOURETTE SYNDROME. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. Such research should include investigations into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of Tourette syndrome. ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. ``(3) Collection by population and geographical region.-- The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families and the disaggregation of such data by population and geographical region. ``(c) Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts to public or nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. ``(C) Availability and access.--The extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services shall be considered by the Secretary in decisions about awarding grants and contracts to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this subsection. ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RELATING TO TOURETTE SYNDROME. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. Such research should include investigations into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of Tourette syndrome. ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. ``(3) Collection by population and geographical region.-- The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families and the disaggregation of such data by population and geographical region. ``(c) Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts to public or nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. ``(C) Availability and access.--The extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services shall be considered by the Secretary in decisions about awarding grants and contracts to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this subsection. ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RELATING TO TOURETTE SYNDROME. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. Such research should include investigations into the cause, diagnosis, early detection, prevention, control, and treatment of Tourette syndrome. ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the expansion, intensification, and coordination of the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome. ``(b) Data Collection.-- ``(1) System.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall develop a system to collect data on Tourette syndrome, including epidemiologic information with respect to the incidence, prevalence, and impact of Tourette syndrome in the United States. ``(3) Collection by population and geographical region.-- The data collection system under paragraph (1) shall provide for the collection of data on the availability of medical and social services for individuals with Tourette syndrome and their families and the disaggregation of such data by population and geographical region. ``(c) Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome.-- ``(1) In general.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants and contracts to public or nonprofit private entities to pay all or part of the cost of planning, establishing, improving, and providing basic operating support for Collaborative Research Centers for Tourette Syndrome. ``(C) Availability and access.--The extent to which a center can demonstrate availability and access to clinical services shall be considered by the Secretary in decisions about awarding grants and contracts to applicants which meet the scientific criteria for funding under this subsection. ``(B) Geographical distribution.--The Secretary shall-- ``(i) ensure that each of the centers established under paragraph (1) is located in a different region of the United States than the other such centers; and ``(ii) encourage the formation of such centers from a consortium of entities (as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii)) covering multiple regions or States. ``(C) Duration.--Support for a center established under paragraph (1) may be provided under this section for a period of not to exceed 5 years. ``(e) Funding.--Of the amounts made available to carry out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall designate a portion of such amounts for carrying out the programs and activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to Tourette syndrome.''.

S.1146

International Affairs

Stopping Activities Underpinning Development In Weapons of Mass Destruction Act or the SAUDI WMD Act This bill establishes measures to inhibit the development of nuclear weapons by Saudi Arabia. Specifically, the bill restricts the sale of specified munitions items to Saudi Arabia if, in the last three fiscal years, Saudi Arabia has taken certain steps towards developing nuclear weapons. Further, the bill requires the President to submit to Congress a written determination detailing (1) whether any foreign person knowingly engaged in the trade of specified weapons subject to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) with Saudia Arabia in the last three fiscal years, and (2) the sanctions the President has imposed or intends to impose against those persons. (The MTCR is an informal political understanding among states that seek to limit the proliferation of missiles and missile technology.) The bill also requires the Department of State and the Department of Energy to submit a report on MTCR compliance and a strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East.

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, 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 ``Stopping Activities Underpinning Development In Weapons of Mass Destruction Act'' or the ``SAUDI WMD Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The People's Republic of China (in this Act referred to as ``China''), became a full-participant of the Nuclear Suppliers Group in 2004, committing it to apply a strong presumption of denial in exporting nuclear-related items that a foreign country could divert to a nuclear weapons program. (2) China also committed to the United States, in November 2000, to abide by the foundational principles of the 1987 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) to not ``assist, in any way, any country in the development of ballistic missiles that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons (i.e., missiles capable of delivering a payload of at least 500 kilograms to a distance of at least 300 kilometers)''. (3) In the 1980s, China secretly sold the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in this Act referred to as ``Saudi Arabia'') conventionally armed DF-3A ballistic missiles, and in 2007, reportedly sold Saudi Arabia dual-use capable DF-21 medium- range ballistic missiles of a 300 kilometer, 500 kilogram range and payload threshold which should have triggered a denial of sale under the MTCR. (4) The 2020 Department of State Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments found that China ``continued to supply MTCR-controlled goods to missile programs of proliferation concern in 2019'' and that the United States imposed sanctions on nine Chinese entities for covered missile transfers to Iran. (5) A June 5, 2019, press report indicated that China allegedly provided assistance to Saudi Arabia in the development of a ballistic missile facility, which if confirmed, would violate the purpose of the MTCR and run contrary to the longstanding United States policy priority to prevent weapons of mass destruction proliferation in the Middle East. (6) The Arms Export and Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 93- 329) requires the President to sanction any foreign person or government who knowingly ``exports, transfers, or otherwise engages in the trade of any MTCR equipment or technology'' to a country that does not adhere to the MTCR. (7) China concluded two nuclear cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia in 2012 and 2017, respectively, which may facilitate China's bid to build two reactors in Saudi Arabia to generate 2.9 Gigawatt-electric (GWe) of electricity. (8) On August 4, 2020, a press report revealed the alleged existence of a previously undisclosed uranium yellowcake extraction facility in Saudi Arabia allegedly constructed with the assistance of China, which if confirmed, would indicate significant progress by Saudi Arabia in developing the early stages of the nuclear fuel cycle that precede uranium enrichment. (9) Saudi Arabia's outdated Small Quantities Protocol and its lack of an in force Additional Protocol to its International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement severely curtails IAEA inspections, which has led the Agency to call upon Saudi Arabia to either rescind or update its Small Quantities Protocol. (10) On January 19, 2021, in response to a question about Saudi Arabia's reported ballistic missile cooperation with China, incoming Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stated that ``we want to make sure that to the best of our ability all of our partners and allies are living up to their obligations under various nonproliferation and arms control agreements and, certainly, in the case of Saudi Arabia that is something we will want to look at''. (11) On March 15, 2018, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin-Salman, stated that ``if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, we would follow suit as soon as possible,'' raising questions about whether a Saudi Arabian nuclear program would remain exclusively peaceful, particularly in the absence of robust international IAEA safeguards. (12) An August 9, 2019, study by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights found that the Saudi Arabia-led military coalition airstrikes in Yemen and its restrictions on the flow of humanitarian assistance to the country, both of which have disproportionately impacted civilians, may be violations of international humanitarian law. SEC. 3. DETERMINATION OF POSSIBLE MTCR TRANSFERS TO SAUDI ARABIA. (a) MTCR Transfers.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a written determination, and any documentation to support that determination detailing-- (1) whether any foreign person knowingly exported, transferred, or engaged in trade of any item designated under Category I of the MTCR Annex item with Saudi Arabia in the previous three fiscal years; and (2) the sanctions the President has imposed or intends to impose pursuant to section 11B(b) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. 4612(b)) against any foreign person who knowingly engaged in the export, transfer, or trade of that item or items. (b) Waiver.--Notwithstanding any provision of paragraphs (3) through (7) of section 11(B)(b) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. 4612(b)), the President may only waive the application of sanctions under such section with respect to Saudi Arabia if that country is verifiably determined to no longer possess an item designated under Category I of the MTCR Annex received in the previous three fiscal years. (c) Form of Report.--The determination required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON UNITED STATES ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA IF IT IMPORTS NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT SAFEGUARDS. (a) In General.--The United States shall not sell, transfer, or authorize licenses for export of any item designated under Category III, IV, VII, or VIII on the United States Munitions List pursuant to section 38(a)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778(a)(1)) to Saudi Arabia, other than ground-based missile defense systems, if Saudi Arabia has, in the previous 3 fiscal years-- (1) knowingly imported any item classified as ``plants for the separation of isotopes of uranium'' or ``plants for the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements'' under Part 110 of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission export licensing authority; or (2) engaged in nuclear cooperation related to the construction of any nuclear-related fuel cycle facility or activity that has not been notified to the IAEA and would be subject to complementary access if an Additional Protocol was in force. (b) Waiver.--The Secretary of State may waive the prohibition under subsection (a) with respect to a foreign country if the Secretary submits to the appropriate committees of Congress a written certification that contains a determination, and any relevant documentation on which the determination is based, that Saudi Arabia-- (1) has brought into force an Additional Protocol to the IAEA Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement based on the model described in IAEA INFCIRC/540; (2) has concluded a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the United States under section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2153) or another supplier that prohibits the enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on its own territory; and (3) has rescinded its Small Quantities Protocol and is not found by the IAEA Board of Governors to be in noncompliance with its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement. (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as superseding the obligation of the President under section 502B(a)(2) or section 620I(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. SEC. 5. MIDDLE EAST NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. (a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) An assessment of China's compliance, in the previous fiscal year, with its November 2000 commitment to abide by the MTCR and United States diplomatic efforts to address non- compliance. (2) A description of every foreign person that, in the previous fiscal year, engaged in the export, transfer, or trade of MTCR items to a country that is a non-MTCR adherent, and a description of the sanctions the President imposed pursuant to section 11B(b) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. 4612(b)). (3) A detailed strategy to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missile and sensitive nuclear technology in the Middle East and North Africa from China and other foreign countries, including the following elements: (A) An assessment of the proliferation risks associated with concluding or renewing a civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country in the Middle-East and North Africa and the risks of such if that same equipment and technology is sourced from a foreign state. (B) An update on United States bilateral and multilateral diplomatic actions to commence negotiations on a Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone (WMDFZ) since the 2015 Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference. (C) A description of United States Government efforts to achieve global adherence and compliance with the Nuclear Suppliers Group, MTCR, and the 2002 International Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation guidelines. (4) An account of the briefings to the appropriate committees of Congress in the reporting period detailing negotiations on any new or renewed civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country consistent with the intent of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). (c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representative; and (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Foreign person; person.--The terms ``foreign person'' and ```person''' mean-- (A) a natural person that is an alien; (B) a corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, that is organized under the laws of a foreign country or has its principal place of business in a foreign country; (C) any foreign governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (D) any successor, subunit, or subsidiary of any entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C). (3) Middle east and north africa.--The term ``Middle East and North Africa'' means those countries that are included in the Area of Responsibility of the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs. <all>

SAUDI WMD Act

A bill to counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes.

SAUDI WMD Act Stopping Activities Underpinning Development In Weapons of Mass Destruction Act

Sen. Markey, Edward J.

D

MA

This bill establishes measures to inhibit the development of nuclear weapons by Saudi Arabia. Specifically, the bill restricts the sale of specified munitions items to Saudi Arabia if, in the last three fiscal years, Saudi Arabia has taken certain steps towards developing nuclear weapons. Further, the bill requires the President to submit to Congress a written determination detailing (1) whether any foreign person knowingly engaged in the trade of specified weapons subject to the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) with Saudia Arabia in the last three fiscal years, and (2) the sanctions the President has imposed or intends to impose against those persons. (The MTCR is an informal political understanding among states that seek to limit the proliferation of missiles and missile technology.) The bill also requires the Department of State and the Department of Energy to submit a report on MTCR compliance and a strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East.

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. 2. FINDINGS. (4) The 2020 Department of State Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments found that China ``continued to supply MTCR-controlled goods to missile programs of proliferation concern in 2019'' and that the United States imposed sanctions on nine Chinese entities for covered missile transfers to Iran. (8) On August 4, 2020, a press report revealed the alleged existence of a previously undisclosed uranium yellowcake extraction facility in Saudi Arabia allegedly constructed with the assistance of China, which if confirmed, would indicate significant progress by Saudi Arabia in developing the early stages of the nuclear fuel cycle that precede uranium enrichment. (9) Saudi Arabia's outdated Small Quantities Protocol and its lack of an in force Additional Protocol to its International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement severely curtails IAEA inspections, which has led the Agency to call upon Saudi Arabia to either rescind or update its Small Quantities Protocol. 3. DETERMINATION OF POSSIBLE MTCR TRANSFERS TO SAUDI ARABIA. 4612(b)) against any foreign person who knowingly engaged in the export, transfer, or trade of that item or items. (b) Waiver.--Notwithstanding any provision of paragraphs (3) through (7) of section 11(B)(b) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. 4612(b)), the President may only waive the application of sanctions under such section with respect to Saudi Arabia if that country is verifiably determined to no longer possess an item designated under Category I of the MTCR Annex received in the previous three fiscal years. 4. PROHIBITION ON UNITED STATES ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA IF IT IMPORTS NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT SAFEGUARDS. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 5. MIDDLE EAST NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. 4612(b)). (3) A detailed strategy to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missile and sensitive nuclear technology in the Middle East and North Africa from China and other foreign countries, including the following elements: (A) An assessment of the proliferation risks associated with concluding or renewing a civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country in the Middle-East and North Africa and the risks of such if that same equipment and technology is sourced from a foreign state. (c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. SEC. 6. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representative; and (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. 2. FINDINGS. (9) Saudi Arabia's outdated Small Quantities Protocol and its lack of an in force Additional Protocol to its International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement severely curtails IAEA inspections, which has led the Agency to call upon Saudi Arabia to either rescind or update its Small Quantities Protocol. 3. DETERMINATION OF POSSIBLE MTCR TRANSFERS TO SAUDI ARABIA. 4612(b)) against any foreign person who knowingly engaged in the export, transfer, or trade of that item or items. 4612(b)), the President may only waive the application of sanctions under such section with respect to Saudi Arabia if that country is verifiably determined to no longer possess an item designated under Category I of the MTCR Annex received in the previous three fiscal years. 4. PROHIBITION ON UNITED STATES ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA IF IT IMPORTS NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT SAFEGUARDS. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 5. MIDDLE EAST NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. 4612(b)). (3) A detailed strategy to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missile and sensitive nuclear technology in the Middle East and North Africa from China and other foreign countries, including the following elements: (A) An assessment of the proliferation risks associated with concluding or renewing a civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country in the Middle-East and North Africa and the risks of such if that same equipment and technology is sourced from a foreign state. (c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. SEC. 6. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representative; and (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (3) In the 1980s, China secretly sold the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in this Act referred to as ``Saudi Arabia'') conventionally armed DF-3A ballistic missiles, and in 2007, reportedly sold Saudi Arabia dual-use capable DF-21 medium- range ballistic missiles of a 300 kilometer, 500 kilogram range and payload threshold which should have triggered a denial of sale under the MTCR. (4) The 2020 Department of State Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments found that China ``continued to supply MTCR-controlled goods to missile programs of proliferation concern in 2019'' and that the United States imposed sanctions on nine Chinese entities for covered missile transfers to Iran. (8) On August 4, 2020, a press report revealed the alleged existence of a previously undisclosed uranium yellowcake extraction facility in Saudi Arabia allegedly constructed with the assistance of China, which if confirmed, would indicate significant progress by Saudi Arabia in developing the early stages of the nuclear fuel cycle that precede uranium enrichment. (9) Saudi Arabia's outdated Small Quantities Protocol and its lack of an in force Additional Protocol to its International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement severely curtails IAEA inspections, which has led the Agency to call upon Saudi Arabia to either rescind or update its Small Quantities Protocol. (10) On January 19, 2021, in response to a question about Saudi Arabia's reported ballistic missile cooperation with China, incoming Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stated that ``we want to make sure that to the best of our ability all of our partners and allies are living up to their obligations under various nonproliferation and arms control agreements and, certainly, in the case of Saudi Arabia that is something we will want to look at''. 3. DETERMINATION OF POSSIBLE MTCR TRANSFERS TO SAUDI ARABIA. 4612(b)) against any foreign person who knowingly engaged in the export, transfer, or trade of that item or items. (b) Waiver.--Notwithstanding any provision of paragraphs (3) through (7) of section 11(B)(b) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. 4612(b)), the President may only waive the application of sanctions under such section with respect to Saudi Arabia if that country is verifiably determined to no longer possess an item designated under Category I of the MTCR Annex received in the previous three fiscal years. 4. PROHIBITION ON UNITED STATES ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA IF IT IMPORTS NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT SAFEGUARDS. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. 5. MIDDLE EAST NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. 4612(b)). (3) A detailed strategy to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missile and sensitive nuclear technology in the Middle East and North Africa from China and other foreign countries, including the following elements: (A) An assessment of the proliferation risks associated with concluding or renewing a civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country in the Middle-East and North Africa and the risks of such if that same equipment and technology is sourced from a foreign state. (C) A description of United States Government efforts to achieve global adherence and compliance with the Nuclear Suppliers Group, MTCR, and the 2002 International Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation guidelines. 2011 et seq.). (c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representative; and (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. (2) China also committed to the United States, in November 2000, to abide by the foundational principles of the 1987 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) to not ``assist, in any way, any country in the development of ballistic missiles that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons (i.e., missiles capable of delivering a payload of at least 500 kilograms to a distance of at least 300 kilometers)''. (3) In the 1980s, China secretly sold the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in this Act referred to as ``Saudi Arabia'') conventionally armed DF-3A ballistic missiles, and in 2007, reportedly sold Saudi Arabia dual-use capable DF-21 medium- range ballistic missiles of a 300 kilometer, 500 kilogram range and payload threshold which should have triggered a denial of sale under the MTCR. (4) The 2020 Department of State Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments found that China ``continued to supply MTCR-controlled goods to missile programs of proliferation concern in 2019'' and that the United States imposed sanctions on nine Chinese entities for covered missile transfers to Iran. (8) On August 4, 2020, a press report revealed the alleged existence of a previously undisclosed uranium yellowcake extraction facility in Saudi Arabia allegedly constructed with the assistance of China, which if confirmed, would indicate significant progress by Saudi Arabia in developing the early stages of the nuclear fuel cycle that precede uranium enrichment. (9) Saudi Arabia's outdated Small Quantities Protocol and its lack of an in force Additional Protocol to its International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement severely curtails IAEA inspections, which has led the Agency to call upon Saudi Arabia to either rescind or update its Small Quantities Protocol. (10) On January 19, 2021, in response to a question about Saudi Arabia's reported ballistic missile cooperation with China, incoming Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stated that ``we want to make sure that to the best of our ability all of our partners and allies are living up to their obligations under various nonproliferation and arms control agreements and, certainly, in the case of Saudi Arabia that is something we will want to look at''. 3. DETERMINATION OF POSSIBLE MTCR TRANSFERS TO SAUDI ARABIA. 4612(b)) against any foreign person who knowingly engaged in the export, transfer, or trade of that item or items. (b) Waiver.--Notwithstanding any provision of paragraphs (3) through (7) of section 11(B)(b) of the Export Administration Act of 1979 (50 U.S.C. 4612(b)), the President may only waive the application of sanctions under such section with respect to Saudi Arabia if that country is verifiably determined to no longer possess an item designated under Category I of the MTCR Annex received in the previous three fiscal years. 4. PROHIBITION ON UNITED STATES ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA IF IT IMPORTS NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY WITHOUT SAFEGUARDS. 2778(a)(1)) to Saudi Arabia, other than ground-based missile defense systems, if Saudi Arabia has, in the previous 3 fiscal years-- (1) knowingly imported any item classified as ``plants for the separation of isotopes of uranium'' or ``plants for the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements'' under Part 110 of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission export licensing authority; or (2) engaged in nuclear cooperation related to the construction of any nuclear-related fuel cycle facility or activity that has not been notified to the IAEA and would be subject to complementary access if an Additional Protocol was in force. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. 5. MIDDLE EAST NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. 4612(b)). (3) A detailed strategy to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missile and sensitive nuclear technology in the Middle East and North Africa from China and other foreign countries, including the following elements: (A) An assessment of the proliferation risks associated with concluding or renewing a civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country in the Middle-East and North Africa and the risks of such if that same equipment and technology is sourced from a foreign state. (B) An update on United States bilateral and multilateral diplomatic actions to commence negotiations on a Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone (WMDFZ) since the 2015 Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference. (C) A description of United States Government efforts to achieve global adherence and compliance with the Nuclear Suppliers Group, MTCR, and the 2002 International Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation guidelines. 2011 et seq.). (c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representative; and (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (2) Foreign person; person.--The terms ``foreign person'' and ```person''' mean-- (A) a natural person that is an alien; (B) a corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, that is organized under the laws of a foreign country or has its principal place of business in a foreign country; (C) any foreign governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (D) any successor, subunit, or subsidiary of any entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C).

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The People's Republic of China (in this Act referred to as ``China''), became a full-participant of the Nuclear Suppliers Group in 2004, committing it to apply a strong presumption of denial in exporting nuclear-related items that a foreign country could divert to a nuclear weapons program. ( (4) The 2020 Department of State Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments found that China ``continued to supply MTCR-controlled goods to missile programs of proliferation concern in 2019'' and that the United States imposed sanctions on nine Chinese entities for covered missile transfers to Iran. ( 5) A June 5, 2019, press report indicated that China allegedly provided assistance to Saudi Arabia in the development of a ballistic missile facility, which if confirmed, would violate the purpose of the MTCR and run contrary to the longstanding United States policy priority to prevent weapons of mass destruction proliferation in the Middle East. ( (8) On August 4, 2020, a press report revealed the alleged existence of a previously undisclosed uranium yellowcake extraction facility in Saudi Arabia allegedly constructed with the assistance of China, which if confirmed, would indicate significant progress by Saudi Arabia in developing the early stages of the nuclear fuel cycle that precede uranium enrichment. ( 10) On January 19, 2021, in response to a question about Saudi Arabia's reported ballistic missile cooperation with China, incoming Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stated that ``we want to make sure that to the best of our ability all of our partners and allies are living up to their obligations under various nonproliferation and arms control agreements and, certainly, in the case of Saudi Arabia that is something we will want to look at''. ( (12) An August 9, 2019, study by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights found that the Saudi Arabia-led military coalition airstrikes in Yemen and its restrictions on the flow of humanitarian assistance to the country, both of which have disproportionately impacted civilians, may be violations of international humanitarian law. DETERMINATION OF POSSIBLE MTCR TRANSFERS TO SAUDI ARABIA. ( 4612(b)), the President may only waive the application of sanctions under such section with respect to Saudi Arabia if that country is verifiably determined to no longer possess an item designated under Category I of the MTCR Annex received in the previous three fiscal years. ( c) Form of Report.--The determination required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as superseding the obligation of the President under section 502B(a)(2) or section 620I(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. MIDDLE EAST NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. (a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. ( b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) An assessment of China's compliance, in the previous fiscal year, with its November 2000 commitment to abide by the MTCR and United States diplomatic efforts to address non- compliance. ( (3) A detailed strategy to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missile and sensitive nuclear technology in the Middle East and North Africa from China and other foreign countries, including the following elements: (A) An assessment of the proliferation risks associated with concluding or renewing a civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country in the Middle-East and North Africa and the risks of such if that same equipment and technology is sourced from a foreign state. ( 4) An account of the briefings to the appropriate committees of Congress in the reporting period detailing negotiations on any new or renewed civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country consistent with the intent of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). ( In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representative; and (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Foreign person; person.--The terms ``foreign person'' and ```person''' mean-- (A) a natural person that is an alien; (B) a corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, that is organized under the laws of a foreign country or has its principal place of business in a foreign country; (C) any foreign governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (D) any successor, subunit, or subsidiary of any entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C). (

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. 2) China also committed to the United States, in November 2000, to abide by the foundational principles of the 1987 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) to not ``assist, in any way, any country in the development of ballistic missiles that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons (i.e., missiles capable of delivering a payload of at least 500 kilograms to a distance of at least 300 kilometers)''. ( (6) The Arms Export and Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 93- 329) requires the President to sanction any foreign person or government who knowingly ``exports, transfers, or otherwise engages in the trade of any MTCR equipment or technology'' to a country that does not adhere to the MTCR. ( 9) Saudi Arabia's outdated Small Quantities Protocol and its lack of an in force Additional Protocol to its International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement severely curtails IAEA inspections, which has led the Agency to call upon Saudi Arabia to either rescind or update its Small Quantities Protocol. ( DETERMINATION OF POSSIBLE MTCR TRANSFERS TO SAUDI ARABIA. ( c) Form of Report.--The determination required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as superseding the obligation of the President under section 502B(a)(2) or section 620I(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. MIDDLE EAST NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. (a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. ( b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) An assessment of China's compliance, in the previous fiscal year, with its November 2000 commitment to abide by the MTCR and United States diplomatic efforts to address non- compliance. ( c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representative; and (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. 2) China also committed to the United States, in November 2000, to abide by the foundational principles of the 1987 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) to not ``assist, in any way, any country in the development of ballistic missiles that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons (i.e., missiles capable of delivering a payload of at least 500 kilograms to a distance of at least 300 kilometers)''. ( (6) The Arms Export and Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 93- 329) requires the President to sanction any foreign person or government who knowingly ``exports, transfers, or otherwise engages in the trade of any MTCR equipment or technology'' to a country that does not adhere to the MTCR. ( 9) Saudi Arabia's outdated Small Quantities Protocol and its lack of an in force Additional Protocol to its International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement severely curtails IAEA inspections, which has led the Agency to call upon Saudi Arabia to either rescind or update its Small Quantities Protocol. ( DETERMINATION OF POSSIBLE MTCR TRANSFERS TO SAUDI ARABIA. ( c) Form of Report.--The determination required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as superseding the obligation of the President under section 502B(a)(2) or section 620I(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. MIDDLE EAST NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. (a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. ( b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) An assessment of China's compliance, in the previous fiscal year, with its November 2000 commitment to abide by the MTCR and United States diplomatic efforts to address non- compliance. ( c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representative; and (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. Congress makes the following findings: (1) The People's Republic of China (in this Act referred to as ``China''), became a full-participant of the Nuclear Suppliers Group in 2004, committing it to apply a strong presumption of denial in exporting nuclear-related items that a foreign country could divert to a nuclear weapons program. ( (4) The 2020 Department of State Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments found that China ``continued to supply MTCR-controlled goods to missile programs of proliferation concern in 2019'' and that the United States imposed sanctions on nine Chinese entities for covered missile transfers to Iran. ( 5) A June 5, 2019, press report indicated that China allegedly provided assistance to Saudi Arabia in the development of a ballistic missile facility, which if confirmed, would violate the purpose of the MTCR and run contrary to the longstanding United States policy priority to prevent weapons of mass destruction proliferation in the Middle East. ( (8) On August 4, 2020, a press report revealed the alleged existence of a previously undisclosed uranium yellowcake extraction facility in Saudi Arabia allegedly constructed with the assistance of China, which if confirmed, would indicate significant progress by Saudi Arabia in developing the early stages of the nuclear fuel cycle that precede uranium enrichment. ( 10) On January 19, 2021, in response to a question about Saudi Arabia's reported ballistic missile cooperation with China, incoming Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stated that ``we want to make sure that to the best of our ability all of our partners and allies are living up to their obligations under various nonproliferation and arms control agreements and, certainly, in the case of Saudi Arabia that is something we will want to look at''. ( (12) An August 9, 2019, study by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights found that the Saudi Arabia-led military coalition airstrikes in Yemen and its restrictions on the flow of humanitarian assistance to the country, both of which have disproportionately impacted civilians, may be violations of international humanitarian law. DETERMINATION OF POSSIBLE MTCR TRANSFERS TO SAUDI ARABIA. ( 4612(b)), the President may only waive the application of sanctions under such section with respect to Saudi Arabia if that country is verifiably determined to no longer possess an item designated under Category I of the MTCR Annex received in the previous three fiscal years. ( c) Form of Report.--The determination required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as superseding the obligation of the President under section 502B(a)(2) or section 620I(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. MIDDLE EAST NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. (a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. ( b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) An assessment of China's compliance, in the previous fiscal year, with its November 2000 commitment to abide by the MTCR and United States diplomatic efforts to address non- compliance. ( (3) A detailed strategy to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missile and sensitive nuclear technology in the Middle East and North Africa from China and other foreign countries, including the following elements: (A) An assessment of the proliferation risks associated with concluding or renewing a civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country in the Middle-East and North Africa and the risks of such if that same equipment and technology is sourced from a foreign state. ( 4) An account of the briefings to the appropriate committees of Congress in the reporting period detailing negotiations on any new or renewed civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country consistent with the intent of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). ( In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representative; and (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. ( 2) Foreign person; person.--The terms ``foreign person'' and ```person''' mean-- (A) a natural person that is an alien; (B) a corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, that is organized under the laws of a foreign country or has its principal place of business in a foreign country; (C) any foreign governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (D) any successor, subunit, or subsidiary of any entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C). (

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. 2) China also committed to the United States, in November 2000, to abide by the foundational principles of the 1987 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) to not ``assist, in any way, any country in the development of ballistic missiles that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons (i.e., missiles capable of delivering a payload of at least 500 kilograms to a distance of at least 300 kilometers)''. ( (6) The Arms Export and Control Act of 1976 (Public Law 93- 329) requires the President to sanction any foreign person or government who knowingly ``exports, transfers, or otherwise engages in the trade of any MTCR equipment or technology'' to a country that does not adhere to the MTCR. ( 9) Saudi Arabia's outdated Small Quantities Protocol and its lack of an in force Additional Protocol to its International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement severely curtails IAEA inspections, which has led the Agency to call upon Saudi Arabia to either rescind or update its Small Quantities Protocol. ( DETERMINATION OF POSSIBLE MTCR TRANSFERS TO SAUDI ARABIA. ( c) Form of Report.--The determination required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as superseding the obligation of the President under section 502B(a)(2) or section 620I(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. MIDDLE EAST NONPROLIFERATION STRATEGY. (a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. ( b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following elements: (1) An assessment of China's compliance, in the previous fiscal year, with its November 2000 commitment to abide by the MTCR and United States diplomatic efforts to address non- compliance. ( c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. In this Act: (1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (C) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representative; and (D) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. 5) A June 5, 2019, press report indicated that China allegedly provided assistance to Saudi Arabia in the development of a ballistic missile facility, which if confirmed, would violate the purpose of the MTCR and run contrary to the longstanding United States policy priority to prevent weapons of mass destruction proliferation in the Middle East. ( ( ( 10) On January 19, 2021, in response to a question about Saudi Arabia's reported ballistic missile cooperation with China, incoming Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stated that ``we want to make sure that to the best of our ability all of our partners and allies are living up to their obligations under various nonproliferation and arms control agreements and, certainly, in the case of Saudi Arabia that is something we will want to look at''. ( ( c) Form of Report.--The determination required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. ( ( (3) A detailed strategy to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missile and sensitive nuclear technology in the Middle East and North Africa from China and other foreign countries, including the following elements: (A) An assessment of the proliferation risks associated with concluding or renewing a civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country in the Middle-East and North Africa and the risks of such if that same equipment and technology is sourced from a foreign state. ( 4) An account of the briefings to the appropriate committees of Congress in the reporting period detailing negotiations on any new or renewed civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country consistent with the intent of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). ( ( 2) Foreign person; person.--The terms ``foreign person'' and ```person''' mean-- (A) a natural person that is an alien; (B) a corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, that is organized under the laws of a foreign country or has its principal place of business in a foreign country; (C) any foreign governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (D) any successor, subunit, or subsidiary of any entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C). (

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as superseding the obligation of the President under section 502B(a)(2) or section 620I(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. (a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. ( c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex.

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. 5) A June 5, 2019, press report indicated that China allegedly provided assistance to Saudi Arabia in the development of a ballistic missile facility, which if confirmed, would violate the purpose of the MTCR and run contrary to the longstanding United States policy priority to prevent weapons of mass destruction proliferation in the Middle East. ( ( ( a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. ( ( ( 3) A detailed strategy to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missile and sensitive nuclear technology in the Middle East and North Africa from China and other foreign countries, including the following elements: (A) An assessment of the proliferation risks associated with concluding or renewing a civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country in the Middle-East and North Africa and the risks of such if that same equipment and technology is sourced from a foreign state. ( ( ( 2) Foreign person; person.--The terms ``foreign person'' and ```person''' mean-- (A) a natural person that is an alien; (B) a corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, that is organized under the laws of a foreign country or has its principal place of business in a foreign country; (C) any foreign governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (D) any successor, subunit, or subsidiary of any entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C). (

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed as superseding the obligation of the President under section 502B(a)(2) or section 620I(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2304(a)(2), 22 U.S.C. 2378-1(a)), respectively, to not furnish security assistance to Saudi Arabia or any country if it-- (1) engages in a consistent pattern of gross violations of internationally recognized human rights; or (2) prohibits or otherwise restricts, directly or indirectly, the transport or delivery of United States humanitarian assistance. (a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. ( c) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be unclassified with a classified annex.

To counter Saudi Arabia's possible pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, and for other purposes. 5) A June 5, 2019, press report indicated that China allegedly provided assistance to Saudi Arabia in the development of a ballistic missile facility, which if confirmed, would violate the purpose of the MTCR and run contrary to the longstanding United States policy priority to prevent weapons of mass destruction proliferation in the Middle East. ( ( ( a) In General.--Starting with the first report after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress, as an appendix to the Report on the Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, a report on MTCR compliance and a United States strategy to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and missiles in the Middle East. ( ( ( 3) A detailed strategy to prevent the proliferation of ballistic missile and sensitive nuclear technology in the Middle East and North Africa from China and other foreign countries, including the following elements: (A) An assessment of the proliferation risks associated with concluding or renewing a civilian nuclear cooperation ``123'' agreement with any country in the Middle-East and North Africa and the risks of such if that same equipment and technology is sourced from a foreign state. ( ( ( 2) Foreign person; person.--The terms ``foreign person'' and ```person''' mean-- (A) a natural person that is an alien; (B) a corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, that is organized under the laws of a foreign country or has its principal place of business in a foreign country; (C) any foreign governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and (D) any successor, subunit, or subsidiary of any entity described in subparagraph (B) or (C). (

H.R.7352

Commerce

PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022 This bill establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for criminal charges and civil enforcement against a borrower who engages in fraud with respect to a Paycheck Protection Program loan.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 1365]] Public Law 117-166 117th Congress An Act To amend the Small Business Act to extend the statute of limitation for fraud by borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Aug. 5, 2022 - [H.R. 7352]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 15 USC 631 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> FRAUD ENFORCEMENT HARMONIZATION. (a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. (b) Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loans.--Section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(37)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(P) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. Approved August 5, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7352: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-328 (Comm. on Small Business). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): June 7, 8, considered and passed House. July 28, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): Aug. 5, Presidential remarks. <all>

PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022

To amend the Small Business Act to extend the statute of limitation for fraud by borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes.

PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022 PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022 PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M.

D

NY

This bill establishes a 10-year statute of limitations for criminal charges and civil enforcement against a borrower who engages in fraud with respect to a Paycheck Protection Program loan.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 1365]] Public Law 117-166 117th Congress An Act To amend the Small Business Act to extend the statute of limitation for fraud by borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Aug. 5, 2022 - [H.R. 7352]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 15 USC 631 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> FRAUD ENFORCEMENT HARMONIZATION. (a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. (b) Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loans.--Section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(37)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(P) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. Approved August 5, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7352: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-328 (Comm. on Small Business). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): June 7, 8, considered and passed House. July 28, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): Aug. 5, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 1365]] Public Law 117-166 117th Congress An Act To amend the Small Business Act to extend the statute of limitation for fraud by borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Aug. 5, 2022 - [H.R. 7352]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 15 USC 631 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> FRAUD ENFORCEMENT HARMONIZATION. (a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. (b) Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loans.--Section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(37)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(P) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. Approved August 5, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7352: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-328 (Comm. on Small Business). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): June 7, 8, considered and passed House. July 28, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): Aug. 5, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 1365]] Public Law 117-166 117th Congress An Act To amend the Small Business Act to extend the statute of limitation for fraud by borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Aug. 5, 2022 - [H.R. 7352]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 15 USC 631 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> FRAUD ENFORCEMENT HARMONIZATION. (a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. (b) Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loans.--Section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(37)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(P) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. Approved August 5, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7352: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-328 (Comm. on Small Business). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): June 7, 8, considered and passed House. July 28, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): Aug. 5, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. 1365]] Public Law 117-166 117th Congress An Act To amend the Small Business Act to extend the statute of limitation for fraud by borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Program, and for other purposes. <<NOTE: Aug. 5, 2022 - [H.R. 7352]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022.>> SECTION 1. <<NOTE: 15 USC 631 note.>> SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. <<NOTE: Deadlines.>> FRAUD ENFORCEMENT HARMONIZATION. (a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. (b) Paycheck Protection Program Second Draw Loans.--Section 7(a)(37) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(37)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(P) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. Approved August 5, 2022. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 7352: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 117-328 (Comm. on Small Business). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 168 (2022): June 7, 8, considered and passed House. July 28, considered and passed Senate. DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2022): Aug. 5, Presidential remarks. <all>

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. ( 636(a)(37)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(P) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. 168 (2022): June 7, 8, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. ( July 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. ( July 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. ( 636(a)(37)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(P) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. 168 (2022): June 7, 8, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. ( July 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. ( 636(a)(37)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(P) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. 168 (2022): June 7, 8, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. ( July 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. ( 636(a)(37)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(P) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. 168 (2022): June 7, 8, considered and passed House.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. ( July 28, considered and passed Senate.

[117th Congress Public Law 166] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 136 STAT. a) Paycheck Protection Program.--Section 7(a)(36) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(a)(36)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(W) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. ( 636(a)(37)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(P) Fraud enforcement harmonization.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any criminal charge or civil enforcement action alleging that a borrower engaged in fraud with respect to a covered loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be filed not later than 10 years after the offense was committed.''. 168 (2022): June 7, 8, considered and passed House.

H.R.2327

Armed Forces and National Security

This bill eliminates the 10-year time limit on the availability of the Department of Veterans Affairs Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program for certain spouses who become eligible for such benefit on or after August 1, 2022.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TIME PERIOD FOR ELIGIBILITY UNDER SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs.

Rep. Mace, Nancy

R

SC

This bill eliminates the 10-year time limit on the availability of the Department of Veterans Affairs Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program for certain spouses who become eligible for such benefit on or after August 1, 2022.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TIME PERIOD FOR ELIGIBILITY UNDER SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TIME PERIOD FOR ELIGIBILITY UNDER SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TIME PERIOD FOR ELIGIBILITY UNDER SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. TIME PERIOD FOR ELIGIBILITY UNDER SURVIVORS' AND DEPENDENTS' EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time period for eligibility under Survivors' And Dependents' Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs. Section 3512(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or (D)'' and inserting ``(D), or (E)''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(E) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), an eligible person referred to in that subparagraph who is made eligible on or after August 1, 2022, may be afforded educational assistance under this chapter at any time after such date.''.

H.R.2577

Government Operations and Politics

Article I Regulatory Budget Act This bill requires the establishment of a federal regulatory budget to limit the costs of federal regulations. It also establishes requirements for disclosing the projected costs of federal regulations and procedures for enforcing the regulatory budget.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, 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 ``Article I Regulatory Budget Act''. SEC. 2. PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL BUDGET SUBMISSIONS. Section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(40)(A) for the first fiscal year that begins at least 120 days after the date of enactment of this paragraph, and every fiscal year thereafter until the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this paragraph, a projection of the Federal regulatory cost of any proposed Federal regulation, rule, or statement (as such terms are defined in section 321 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974) for the fiscal year and at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years, which shall include-- ``(i) the projection of the Federal regulatory cost by agency and program; and ``(ii) any changes in a Federal regulation, rule, or statement in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, compiled by the Regulatory Information Service Center of the General Services Administration; and ``(B) for the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this paragraph, and every fiscal year thereafter, a regulatory authority budget analysis of the Federal regulatory cost of complying with all current and proposed Federal regulations, rules, and statements and proposals (as such terms are defined in section 321 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974) for complying with section 322 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 for the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted and the 4 fiscal years after that year, which shall include a regulatory authority budget analysis of the Federal regulatory cost by agency and program.''. SEC. 3. ESTIMATION AND DISCLOSURE OF COSTS OF FEDERAL REGULATION. (a) Costs to Private Sector of New Federal Regulations.--Chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, popularly known as the ``Regulatory Flexibility Act'', is amended-- (1) in section 603-- (A) in subsection (a), in the second sentence, by inserting before the period the following: ``and shall discuss in detail whether the cost to businesses of complying with the proposed rule will vary depending on the size of the business and, if so, to what extent the cost will vary and what factors contribute to the variation''; (B) in subsection (c)-- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) as subparagraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D), respectively, and adjusting the margin accordingly; (ii) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(c)''; and (iii) by striking ``Consistent with the'' and inserting the following: ``(2) The analysis of significant alternatives to the proposed rule shall include a detailed analysis of the costs and benefits of the proposed rule and each alternative, which shall separately address the costs and benefits for each industry. ``(3) Consistent with the''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Each initial regulatory flexibility analysis shall also contain a description of the nature and amount of monetary costs that will be incurred by small entities, other businesses, and individuals in complying with the proposed rule.''; (2) in section 604(a)-- (A) in the first paragraph designated as paragraph (6) (relating to minimization of significant economic impacts), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) by redesignating the second paragraph (6) (relating to covered agencies), as paragraph (8); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: ``(7) a statement of the nature and amount of monetary costs that will be incurred by small entities, other businesses, and individuals in complying with the rule; and''; and (3) in section 607, by inserting before the period the following: ``, except that estimates of monetary costs under sections 603(d) and 604(a)(7) shall only be in the form of a numerical description''. (b) Agency Reports.--Each agency that prepares an initial regulatory flexibility analysis under chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, shall, at the same time submit to each House of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Office of Management and Budget a cost estimate and cost benefit analysis of any new proposed regulations, rules, or statements that would have a Federal regulatory cost (as defined in section 321 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as added by this Act) of at least $100,000,000 for any fiscal year. SEC. 4. GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the terms ``agency'' and ``rule'' have the meanings given such terms in section 551 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term ``guidance document'' means an agency statement of general applicability and future effect, other than a rule, that sets forth a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue or an interpretation of a statutory or regulatory issue; and (3) the term ``significant guidance document''-- (A) means a guidance document that the Office of Management and Budget determines will be disseminated to regulated entities or the general public and may reasonably be anticipated to-- (i) lead to an annual effect of not less than $100,000,000 on, or adversely affect in a material way, the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities; (ii) create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by an agency other than the agency issuing the guidance document; (iii) materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights or obligations of recipients thereof; or (iv) raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the priorities of the President, or the principles set forth in Executive Order 12866 (5 U.S.C. 601 note; relating to regulatory planning and review); and (B) does not include a guidance document that the Office of Management and Budget determines-- (i) relates to regulations issued in accordance with the formal rulemaking provisions of sections 556 and 557 of title 5, United States Code; (ii) pertains to a military or foreign affairs function of the United States, other than procurement regulations and regulations involving the import or export of nondefense articles and services; (iii) relates to regulations that are limited to agency organization, management, or personnel matters; or (iv) is within a category of guidance documents exempted by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. (b) Limitation on Guidance Documents.--An agency may not issue a significant guidance document unless the agency issues the significant guidance document after notice and an opportunity for comment in accordance with the requirements for the promulgation of a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. (c) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a guidance document that was not issued in accordance with subsection (b) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the guidance document should have been treated as a significant guidance document. SEC. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974. (a) Federal Regulatory Budget Cost Control System.--Title III of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended-- (1) by inserting before section 300 the following: ``PART A--GENERAL PROVISIONS''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``PART B--FEDERAL REGULATORY BUDGET COST CONTROL ``SEC. 321. DEFINITIONS. ``In this part-- ``(1) the term `CBO' means the Congressional Budget Office; ``(2) the term `direct cost of Federal regulation' means all costs incurred by, and expenditures required of, the Federal Government in issuing and enforcing Federal regulations, rules, and statements and Federal statutes; ``(3) the term `Federal regulation, rule, or statement'-- ``(A) includes any guidance document issued after notice and an opportunity for comment in accordance with the requirements for the promulgation of a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code; and ``(B) does not include-- ``(i) a Federal regulation, rule, or statement applying to-- ``(I) the military; or ``(II) agency organization, management, or personnel; or ``(ii) a Federal regulation, rule, or statement designated by the President as being-- ``(I) necessary because of an imminent threat to health or safety or other emergency; ``(II) necessary for the enforcement of criminal laws; or ``(III) necessary for national security; ``(4) the term `Federal regulatory cost'-- ``(A) means all costs incurred by, and expenditures required of, the private sector, States, or local governments in complying with any Federal regulation, rule, or statement or any Federal statute; and ``(B) does not include the value of any benefit under the Federal regulation, rule, or statement or the Federal statute; ``(5) the term `gross domestic product' means the gross domestic product of the United States during a fiscal year, consistent with Department of Commerce definitions; ``(6) the term `OMB' means the Office of Management and Budget; and ``(7) the term `regulatory baseline' means the projection described in section 326(a) of the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year after the date of the projection and the outyears. ``SEC. 322. ESTABLISHMENT OF LEVEL AND ALLOCATIONS. ``(a) Establishment of Level.-- ``(1) In general.--In addition to the requirements under section 301, a concurrent resolution on the budget for a fiscal year shall set forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year and for at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years. ``(2) Transition period.-- ``(A) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins at least 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, and each fiscal year thereafter until the fiscal year described in section 326(a), the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives shall include in the concurrent resolution on the budget for the fiscal year as the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year and any other fiscal year covered by the resolution the proposed levels submitted by the President under section 1105(a)(40) of title 31, United States Code. ``(B) Amendments.-- ``(i) In general.--In the Senate and the House of Representatives, it shall not be in order to consider an amendment to a concurrent resolution on the budget that, if agreed to, would result in a net increase in a level included pursuant to subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under clause (i) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of Members, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under clause (i). ``(3) Default total.--If there is not a level for the Federal regulatory cost that is in effect for a fiscal year under a concurrent resolution on the budget-- ``(A) for the first fiscal year that begins at least 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, and every fiscal year thereafter until the fiscal year described in subparagraph (B), the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the proposed level submitted by the President under section 1105(a)(40) of title 31, United States Code; ``(B) for the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section, the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the amount of the first regulatory baseline submitted under section 326; and ``(C) for each fiscal year after the fiscal year described in subparagraph (B), the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the level for the most recent fiscal year for which such a level was in effect (under subparagraph (B), this subparagraph, or a concurrent resolution on the budget). ``(b) Allocation of Totals.-- ``(1) In general.--For the first fiscal year that begins at least 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, and each fiscal year thereafter, the joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on a concurrent resolution on the budget for such fiscal year shall include allocations of the Federal regulatory cost in effect under subsection (a) for such fiscal year and at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years-- ``(A) among each committee of the Senate and each committee of the House of Representatives; ``(B) by major functional category; and ``(C) by agency. ``(2) Suballocations.--As soon as practicable after receiving an allocation under paragraph (1), each committee shall-- ``(A) suballocate its allocation-- ``(i) among its subcommittees; ``(ii) among programs over which the committee has jurisdiction; and ``(iii) by agency; and ``(B) submit for printing in the Congressional Record a statement detailing each suballocation made by the committee under subparagraph (A). ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(2) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under paragraph (1) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. An affirmative vote of three-fifths of Members, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under paragraph (1). ``(d) Determinations by Budget Committees.--For purposes of this section, the amount of the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year and the amount of the Federal regulatory cost of a bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, shall be determined by the Committee on the Budget of the Senate or the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives, as the case may be. ``SEC. 323. ANALYSIS OF FEDERAL REGULATORY COST BY CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. ``(a) In General.--CBO shall prepare for each bill or resolution of a public character reported by any committee of the Senate or the House of Representatives (except the Committee on Appropriations of each House), and submit to such committee-- ``(1) an estimate of the costs which would be incurred by the private sector in carrying out or complying with such bill or resolution in the fiscal year in which it is to become effective and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year, which shall include-- ``(A) a net present value estimate of the cost of compliance by the private sector with such bill or resolution; and ``(B) a discussion of the methodology used to prepare, and the basis for, each such estimate; and ``(2) a comparison of the estimate of costs described in paragraph (1) with any available estimates of costs made by such committee or by any agency. ``(b) Look-Back Reviews.--CBO shall periodically submit to Congress a report, prepared in consultation with the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States, that-- ``(1) reviews a sample of laws of a public character for which an estimate was prepared under subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) compares the estimates of the costs described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and the actual costs incurred by the private sector in carrying out or complying with the law in the fiscal year in which it took effect and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year. ``SEC. 324. ENFORCEMENT. ``(a) Enforcement Language Required in Appropriation Acts.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget that includes levels and allocations of the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider a bill, joint resolution, amendment between the Houses, or conference report making appropriations for the fiscal year that does not include a provision prohibiting amounts made available under the measure from being obligated or expended to enforce a Federal regulation, rule, or statement that would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(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) Review of Cost.-- ``(1) Determinations of cost.-- ``(A) BEA determination.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall determine the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to each newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement. ``(B) Guidance for agencies.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall issue guidance to agencies regarding the methodology to be used to determine the amount of, and any change in, the Federal regulatory cost attributable to each newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement. ``(C) Mandatory use by agencies.--For purposes of any analysis conducted by an agency (without regard to whether the analysis is conducted for purposes of this Act), each agency shall determine the amount of, and any change in, the Federal regulatory cost attributable to each newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement in accordance with the guidance issued under subparagraph (B). ``(2) OMB determination.--The OMB shall determine whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost determined under paragraph (1) would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year, which shall incorporate any reduction to the level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost attributable to a revision of a Federal regulation, rule, or statement during the fiscal year. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(d) Implementation.--The OMB shall issue a directive prohibiting funds from being obligated or expended to enforce a newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement during a fiscal year if-- ``(1) the OMB determines that change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement, as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis under subsection (c)(1), would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for the fiscal year; and ``(2) the appropriation Act making the applicable appropriations for the fiscal year contains a provision described in subsection (a). ``(e) Offsetting Savings.--In making determinations under this section with respect to a newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the CBO, and the OMB shall subtract from the amount of the Federal regulatory cost, and any applicable allocation thereof, any reduction to the Federal regulatory cost that is attributable to a revision of another Federal regulation, rule, or statement made as part of the same rulemaking. ``(f) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a Federal regulation, rule, or statement for which the OMB has issued a directive prohibiting enforcement under subsection (d) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the Federal regulation, rule, or statement should not have been enforced. ``SEC. 325. OMB-CBO REPORTS. ``Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this section, and not later than September 15th of each odd-numbered year thereafter, OMB and CBO shall jointly submit to the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives a report that includes-- ``(1) a projection of the direct cost of Federal regulation and the Federal regulatory cost for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of the report and at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years; ``(2) a calculation of the estimated direct cost of Federal regulation and Federal regulatory cost as a percentage of the gross domestic product; ``(3) the reduction in estimated gross domestic product attributable to private sector compliance with all Federal regulations, rules, or statements and all Federal statutes; ``(4) a detailed description of the effect on the economy of the United States of Federal regulations, rules, and statements and Federal statutes, which shall be categorized as relating to-- ``(A) regulation of the economy; ``(B) security, including homeland security; ``(C) the environment; ``(D) health and safety; or ``(E) the Federal budget; ``(5) a discussion of the expected reduction in personnel, administrative overhead, and programmatic costs that would be achieved by Federal agencies that issue regulations, rules, or statements with a Federal regulatory cost if the Federal agencies reduced the Federal regulatory cost by 5 percent; ``(6) recommendations for budgeting, technical, and estimating changes to improve the Federal regulatory budgeting process; ``(7) the Federal regulatory cost imposed by each Executive branch agency on regulated entities; ``(8) the direct cost of Federal regulation attributable to each Executive branch agency; ``(9) the Federal regulatory costs imposed by each Executive branch agency on small businesses, small organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions (as those terms are defined in section 601 of title 5, United States Code); and ``(10) the sum of the costs described in paragraph (9). ``SEC. 326. REGULATORY BASELINE. ``(a) In General.--For the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section and for every second fiscal year thereafter, CBO, in consultation with OMB, shall submit to the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives a regulatory baseline, consisting of a projection of the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year and at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years. In preparing the projection of the regulatory baseline under this subsection, for the second fiscal year covered under the projection and each fiscal year thereafter, CBO shall adjust the baseline for the estimated growth during that fiscal year in the gross domestic product. ``(b) Deadline.--The CBO shall submit a regulatory baseline required under subsection (a) for a fiscal year not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to that fiscal year. ``(c) Regular Updates on Development of Regulatory Baseline.--Not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to each fiscal year during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date on which the CBO submits the first projection of the Federal regulatory cost under subsection (a), the CBO shall submit to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives an annual update on the progress of the CBO in developing the regulatory baseline.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of contents set forth in section 1(b) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 is amended-- (1) by inserting before the item relating to section 300 the following: ``Part A. General Provisions''; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 315 the following: ``Part B. Federal Regulatory Budget Cost Control ``Sec. 321. Definitions. ``Sec. 322. Establishment of level and allocations. ``Sec. 323. Analysis of Federal regulatory cost by Congressional Budget Office. ``Sec. 324. Enforcement. ``Sec. 325. OMB-CBO reports. ``Sec. 326. Regulatory baseline.''. SEC. 6. STUDY OF NONMAJOR RULES. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term ``covered guidance document'' means any guidance document that has resulted or is likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of not less than $10,000,000; (3) the term ``covered nonmajor rule'' means any rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of not less than $10,000,000 and not more than $100,000,000; (4) the term ``guidance document'' means an agency statement of general applicability and future effect, other than a rule, that sets forth a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue or an interpretation of a statutory or regulatory issue; (5) the term ``Federal regulatory cost'' has the meaning given that term under section 321 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as added by this Act; and (6) the term ``rule'' has the meaning given that term in section 804 of title 5, United States Code. (b) Reports.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 2 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report regarding covered nonmajor rules and covered guidance documents, which shall include, for the 4-year period immediately preceding the report-- (1) the number of covered nonmajor rules promulgated; (2) the number of covered nonmajor rules implemented; (3) the number of covered guidance documents developed; (4) the number of covered guidance documents issued; (5) the Federal regulatory cost of each covered nonmajor rule implemented; (6) the Federal regulatory cost of each covered guidance document issued; (7) the aggregate Federal regulatory cost of all covered nonmajor rules implemented; (8) the aggregate Federal regulatory cost of all covered guidance documents issued; and (9) a discussion of any covered nonmajor rule for which an initial regulatory flexibility analysis was prepared under section 603 of title 5, United States Code, a final regulatory flexibility analysis was prepared under section 604 of title 5, United States Code, or a cost benefit analysis was prepared that underestimated the actual Federal regulatory cost of implementing the covered nonmajor rule. <all>

Article I Regulatory Budget Act

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes.

Article I Regulatory Budget Act

Rep. Good, Bob

R

VA

This bill requires the establishment of a federal regulatory budget to limit the costs of federal regulations. It also establishes requirements for disclosing the projected costs of federal regulations and procedures for enforcing the regulatory budget.

2. ESTIMATION AND DISCLOSURE OF COSTS OF FEDERAL REGULATION. 4. GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974. DEFINITIONS. ESTABLISHMENT OF LEVEL AND ALLOCATIONS. ``(3) Default total.--If there is not a level for the Federal regulatory cost that is in effect for a fiscal year under a concurrent resolution on the budget-- ``(A) for the first fiscal year that begins at least 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, and every fiscal year thereafter until the fiscal year described in subparagraph (B), the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the proposed level submitted by the President under section 1105(a)(40) of title 31, United States Code; ``(B) for the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section, the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the amount of the first regulatory baseline submitted under section 326; and ``(C) for each fiscal year after the fiscal year described in subparagraph (B), the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the level for the most recent fiscal year for which such a level was in effect (under subparagraph (B), this subparagraph, or a concurrent resolution on the budget). ``(2) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under paragraph (1) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. ENFORCEMENT. ``(C) Mandatory use by agencies.--For purposes of any analysis conducted by an agency (without regard to whether the analysis is conducted for purposes of this Act), each agency shall determine the amount of, and any change in, the Federal regulatory cost attributable to each newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement in accordance with the guidance issued under subparagraph (B). OMB-CBO REPORTS. General Provisions''; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 315 the following: ``Part B. Federal Regulatory Budget Cost Control ``Sec. 321. 6. STUDY OF NONMAJOR RULES.

2. ESTIMATION AND DISCLOSURE OF COSTS OF FEDERAL REGULATION. 4. GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974. DEFINITIONS. ESTABLISHMENT OF LEVEL AND ALLOCATIONS. ``(3) Default total.--If there is not a level for the Federal regulatory cost that is in effect for a fiscal year under a concurrent resolution on the budget-- ``(A) for the first fiscal year that begins at least 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, and every fiscal year thereafter until the fiscal year described in subparagraph (B), the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the proposed level submitted by the President under section 1105(a)(40) of title 31, United States Code; ``(B) for the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section, the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the amount of the first regulatory baseline submitted under section 326; and ``(C) for each fiscal year after the fiscal year described in subparagraph (B), the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the level for the most recent fiscal year for which such a level was in effect (under subparagraph (B), this subparagraph, or a concurrent resolution on the budget). ``(2) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under paragraph (1) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. ENFORCEMENT. ``(C) Mandatory use by agencies.--For purposes of any analysis conducted by an agency (without regard to whether the analysis is conducted for purposes of this Act), each agency shall determine the amount of, and any change in, the Federal regulatory cost attributable to each newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement in accordance with the guidance issued under subparagraph (B). OMB-CBO REPORTS. General Provisions''; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 315 the following: ``Part B. Federal Regulatory Budget Cost Control ``Sec. 321. 6. STUDY OF NONMAJOR RULES.

2. ESTIMATION AND DISCLOSURE OF COSTS OF FEDERAL REGULATION. 4. GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974. DEFINITIONS. ESTABLISHMENT OF LEVEL AND ALLOCATIONS. ``(3) Default total.--If there is not a level for the Federal regulatory cost that is in effect for a fiscal year under a concurrent resolution on the budget-- ``(A) for the first fiscal year that begins at least 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, and every fiscal year thereafter until the fiscal year described in subparagraph (B), the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the proposed level submitted by the President under section 1105(a)(40) of title 31, United States Code; ``(B) for the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section, the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the amount of the first regulatory baseline submitted under section 326; and ``(C) for each fiscal year after the fiscal year described in subparagraph (B), the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the level for the most recent fiscal year for which such a level was in effect (under subparagraph (B), this subparagraph, or a concurrent resolution on the budget). ``(2) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under paragraph (1) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. ``(a) In General.--CBO shall prepare for each bill or resolution of a public character reported by any committee of the Senate or the House of Representatives (except the Committee on Appropriations of each House), and submit to such committee-- ``(1) an estimate of the costs which would be incurred by the private sector in carrying out or complying with such bill or resolution in the fiscal year in which it is to become effective and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year, which shall include-- ``(A) a net present value estimate of the cost of compliance by the private sector with such bill or resolution; and ``(B) a discussion of the methodology used to prepare, and the basis for, each such estimate; and ``(2) a comparison of the estimate of costs described in paragraph (1) with any available estimates of costs made by such committee or by any agency. ENFORCEMENT. ``(C) Mandatory use by agencies.--For purposes of any analysis conducted by an agency (without regard to whether the analysis is conducted for purposes of this Act), each agency shall determine the amount of, and any change in, the Federal regulatory cost attributable to each newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement in accordance with the guidance issued under subparagraph (B). OMB-CBO REPORTS. In preparing the projection of the regulatory baseline under this subsection, for the second fiscal year covered under the projection and each fiscal year thereafter, CBO shall adjust the baseline for the estimated growth during that fiscal year in the gross domestic product. General Provisions''; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 315 the following: ``Part B. Federal Regulatory Budget Cost Control ``Sec. 321. 322. 323. 324. 325. 6. STUDY OF NONMAJOR RULES. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term ``covered guidance document'' means any guidance document that has resulted or is likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of not less than $10,000,000; (3) the term ``covered nonmajor rule'' means any rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of not less than $10,000,000 and not more than $100,000,000; (4) the term ``guidance document'' means an agency statement of general applicability and future effect, other than a rule, that sets forth a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue or an interpretation of a statutory or regulatory issue; (5) the term ``Federal regulatory cost'' has the meaning given that term under section 321 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as added by this Act; and (6) the term ``rule'' has the meaning given that term in section 804 of title 5, United States Code.

2. ESTIMATION AND DISCLOSURE OF COSTS OF FEDERAL REGULATION. ``(3) Consistent with the''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Each initial regulatory flexibility analysis shall also contain a description of the nature and amount of monetary costs that will be incurred by small entities, other businesses, and individuals in complying with the proposed rule. 4. GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS. 601 note; relating to regulatory planning and review); and (B) does not include a guidance document that the Office of Management and Budget determines-- (i) relates to regulations issued in accordance with the formal rulemaking provisions of sections 556 and 557 of title 5, United States Code; (ii) pertains to a military or foreign affairs function of the United States, other than procurement regulations and regulations involving the import or export of nondefense articles and services; (iii) relates to regulations that are limited to agency organization, management, or personnel matters; or (iv) is within a category of guidance documents exempted by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. (c) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a guidance document that was not issued in accordance with subsection (b) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the guidance document should have been treated as a significant guidance document. 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974. DEFINITIONS. ESTABLISHMENT OF LEVEL AND ALLOCATIONS. ``(3) Default total.--If there is not a level for the Federal regulatory cost that is in effect for a fiscal year under a concurrent resolution on the budget-- ``(A) for the first fiscal year that begins at least 120 days after the date of enactment of this section, and every fiscal year thereafter until the fiscal year described in subparagraph (B), the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the proposed level submitted by the President under section 1105(a)(40) of title 31, United States Code; ``(B) for the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section, the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the amount of the first regulatory baseline submitted under section 326; and ``(C) for each fiscal year after the fiscal year described in subparagraph (B), the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year shall be the level for the most recent fiscal year for which such a level was in effect (under subparagraph (B), this subparagraph, or a concurrent resolution on the budget). ``(2) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under paragraph (1) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. ``(a) In General.--CBO shall prepare for each bill or resolution of a public character reported by any committee of the Senate or the House of Representatives (except the Committee on Appropriations of each House), and submit to such committee-- ``(1) an estimate of the costs which would be incurred by the private sector in carrying out or complying with such bill or resolution in the fiscal year in which it is to become effective and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year, which shall include-- ``(A) a net present value estimate of the cost of compliance by the private sector with such bill or resolution; and ``(B) a discussion of the methodology used to prepare, and the basis for, each such estimate; and ``(2) a comparison of the estimate of costs described in paragraph (1) with any available estimates of costs made by such committee or by any agency. ENFORCEMENT. ``(C) Mandatory use by agencies.--For purposes of any analysis conducted by an agency (without regard to whether the analysis is conducted for purposes of this Act), each agency shall determine the amount of, and any change in, the Federal regulatory cost attributable to each newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement in accordance with the guidance issued under subparagraph (B). OMB-CBO REPORTS. In preparing the projection of the regulatory baseline under this subsection, for the second fiscal year covered under the projection and each fiscal year thereafter, CBO shall adjust the baseline for the estimated growth during that fiscal year in the gross domestic product. ``(b) Deadline.--The CBO shall submit a regulatory baseline required under subsection (a) for a fiscal year not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to that fiscal year. General Provisions''; and (2) by inserting after the item relating to section 315 the following: ``Part B. Federal Regulatory Budget Cost Control ``Sec. 321. 322. 323. 324. 325. 6. STUDY OF NONMAJOR RULES. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``agency'' has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term ``covered guidance document'' means any guidance document that has resulted or is likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of not less than $10,000,000; (3) the term ``covered nonmajor rule'' means any rule that has resulted in or is likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of not less than $10,000,000 and not more than $100,000,000; (4) the term ``guidance document'' means an agency statement of general applicability and future effect, other than a rule, that sets forth a policy on a statutory, regulatory, or technical issue or an interpretation of a statutory or regulatory issue; (5) the term ``Federal regulatory cost'' has the meaning given that term under section 321 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as added by this Act; and (6) the term ``rule'' has the meaning given that term in section 804 of title 5, United States Code.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Article I Regulatory Budget Act''. ESTIMATION AND DISCLOSURE OF COSTS OF FEDERAL REGULATION. ( ``(3) Consistent with the''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Each initial regulatory flexibility analysis shall also contain a description of the nature and amount of monetary costs that will be incurred by small entities, other businesses, and individuals in complying with the proposed rule. b) Agency Reports.--Each agency that prepares an initial regulatory flexibility analysis under chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, shall, at the same time submit to each House of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Office of Management and Budget a cost estimate and cost benefit analysis of any new proposed regulations, rules, or statements that would have a Federal regulatory cost (as defined in section 321 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as added by this Act) of at least $100,000,000 for any fiscal year. b) Limitation on Guidance Documents.--An agency may not issue a significant guidance document unless the agency issues the significant guidance document after notice and an opportunity for comment in accordance with the requirements for the promulgation of a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. ( c) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a guidance document that was not issued in accordance with subsection (b) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the guidance document should have been treated as a significant guidance document. (a) Federal Regulatory Budget Cost Control System.--Title III of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended-- (1) by inserting before section 300 the following: ``PART A--GENERAL PROVISIONS''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``PART B--FEDERAL REGULATORY BUDGET COST CONTROL ``SEC. ESTABLISHMENT OF LEVEL AND ALLOCATIONS. ``(B) Amendments.-- ``(i) In general.--In the Senate and the House of Representatives, it shall not be in order to consider an amendment to a concurrent resolution on the budget that, if agreed to, would result in a net increase in a level included pursuant to subparagraph (A). An affirmative vote of three-fifths of Members, duly chosen and sworn, shall be required to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised under clause (i). ``(2) Suballocations.--As soon as practicable after receiving an allocation under paragraph (1), each committee shall-- ``(A) suballocate its allocation-- ``(i) among its subcommittees; ``(ii) among programs over which the committee has jurisdiction; and ``(iii) by agency; and ``(B) submit for printing in the Congressional Record a statement detailing each suballocation made by the committee under subparagraph (A). ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(2) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under paragraph (1) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. ``(d) Determinations by Budget Committees.--For purposes of this section, the amount of the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year and the amount of the Federal regulatory cost of a bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, shall be determined by the Committee on the Budget of the Senate or the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives, as the case may be. ``(b) Look-Back Reviews.--CBO shall periodically submit to Congress a report, prepared in consultation with the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States, that-- ``(1) reviews a sample of laws of a public character for which an estimate was prepared under subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) compares the estimates of the costs described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and the actual costs incurred by the private sector in carrying out or complying with the law in the fiscal year in which it took effect and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year. ``(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) Mandatory use by agencies.--For purposes of any analysis conducted by an agency (without regard to whether the analysis is conducted for purposes of this Act), each agency shall determine the amount of, and any change in, the Federal regulatory cost attributable to each newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement in accordance with the guidance issued under subparagraph (B). ``(2) OMB determination.--The OMB shall determine whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost determined under paragraph (1) would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year, which shall incorporate any reduction to the level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost attributable to a revision of a Federal regulation, rule, or statement during the fiscal year. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(e) Offsetting Savings.--In making determinations under this section with respect to a newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the CBO, and the OMB shall subtract from the amount of the Federal regulatory cost, and any applicable allocation thereof, any reduction to the Federal regulatory cost that is attributable to a revision of another Federal regulation, rule, or statement made as part of the same rulemaking. ``(f) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a Federal regulation, rule, or statement for which the OMB has issued a directive prohibiting enforcement under subsection (d) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the Federal regulation, rule, or statement should not have been enforced. ``(a) In General.--For the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section and for every second fiscal year thereafter, CBO, in consultation with OMB, shall submit to the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives a regulatory baseline, consisting of a projection of the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year and at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years. In preparing the projection of the regulatory baseline under this subsection, for the second fiscal year covered under the projection and each fiscal year thereafter, CBO shall adjust the baseline for the estimated growth during that fiscal year in the gross domestic product. ``(c) Regular Updates on Development of Regulatory Baseline.--Not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to each fiscal year during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date on which the CBO submits the first projection of the Federal regulatory cost under subsection (a), the CBO shall submit to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives an annual update on the progress of the CBO in developing the regulatory baseline.''. ( Analysis of Federal regulatory cost by Congressional Budget Office.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, 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. ``(3) Consistent with the''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(e) Each initial regulatory flexibility analysis shall also contain a description of the nature and amount of monetary costs that will be incurred by small entities, other businesses, and individuals in complying with the proposed rule. ''; ( (b) Agency Reports.--Each agency that prepares an initial regulatory flexibility analysis under chapter 6 of title 5, United States Code, shall, at the same time submit to each House of Congress, the Congressional Budget Office, and the Office of Management and Budget a cost estimate and cost benefit analysis of any new proposed regulations, rules, or statements that would have a Federal regulatory cost (as defined in section 321 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as added by this Act) of at least $100,000,000 for any fiscal year. GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS. ( b) Limitation on Guidance Documents.--An agency may not issue a significant guidance document unless the agency issues the significant guidance document after notice and an opportunity for comment in accordance with the requirements for the promulgation of a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. ( c) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a guidance document that was not issued in accordance with subsection (b) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the guidance document should have been treated as a significant guidance document. ESTABLISHMENT OF LEVEL AND ALLOCATIONS. ``(a) Establishment of Level.-- ``(1) In general.--In addition to the requirements under section 301, a concurrent resolution on the budget for a fiscal year shall set forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year and for at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years. ``(B) Amendments.-- ``(i) In general.--In the Senate and the House of Representatives, it shall not be in order to consider an amendment to a concurrent resolution on the budget that, if agreed to, would result in a net increase in a level included pursuant to subparagraph (A). ``(ii) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under clause (i) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. ``(2) Suballocations.--As soon as practicable after receiving an allocation under paragraph (1), each committee shall-- ``(A) suballocate its allocation-- ``(i) among its subcommittees; ``(ii) among programs over which the committee has jurisdiction; and ``(iii) by agency; and ``(B) submit for printing in the Congressional Record a statement detailing each suballocation made by the committee under subparagraph (A). ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(d) Determinations by Budget Committees.--For purposes of this section, the amount of the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year and the amount of the Federal regulatory cost of a bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, shall be determined by the Committee on the Budget of the Senate or the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives, as the case may be. ``(b) Look-Back Reviews.--CBO shall periodically submit to Congress a report, prepared in consultation with the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States, that-- ``(1) reviews a sample of laws of a public character for which an estimate was prepared under subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) compares the estimates of the costs described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and the actual costs incurred by the private sector in carrying out or complying with the law in the fiscal year in which it took effect and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year. ``(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. ``(B) Guidance for agencies.--The Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce shall issue guidance to agencies regarding the methodology to be used to determine the amount of, and any change in, the Federal regulatory cost attributable to each newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(e) Offsetting Savings.--In making determinations under this section with respect to a newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the CBO, and the OMB shall subtract from the amount of the Federal regulatory cost, and any applicable allocation thereof, any reduction to the Federal regulatory cost that is attributable to a revision of another Federal regulation, rule, or statement made as part of the same rulemaking. ``(f) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a Federal regulation, rule, or statement for which the OMB has issued a directive prohibiting enforcement under subsection (d) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the Federal regulation, rule, or statement should not have been enforced. ``(a) In General.--For the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section and for every second fiscal year thereafter, CBO, in consultation with OMB, shall submit to the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives a regulatory baseline, consisting of a projection of the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year and at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years. ``(c) Regular Updates on Development of Regulatory Baseline.--Not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to each fiscal year during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date on which the CBO submits the first projection of the Federal regulatory cost under subsection (a), the CBO shall submit to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives an annual update on the progress of the CBO in developing the regulatory baseline.''. (

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes. b) Limitation on Guidance Documents.--An agency may not issue a significant guidance document unless the agency issues the significant guidance document after notice and an opportunity for comment in accordance with the requirements for the promulgation of a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. ( ``(B) Amendments.-- ``(i) In general.--In the Senate and the House of Representatives, it shall not be in order to consider an amendment to a concurrent resolution on the budget that, if agreed to, would result in a net increase in a level included pursuant to subparagraph (A). ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(b) Look-Back Reviews.--CBO shall periodically submit to Congress a report, prepared in consultation with the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States, that-- ``(1) reviews a sample of laws of a public character for which an estimate was prepared under subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) compares the estimates of the costs described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and the actual costs incurred by the private sector in carrying out or complying with the law in the fiscal year in which it took effect and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(f) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a Federal regulation, rule, or statement for which the OMB has issued a directive prohibiting enforcement under subsection (d) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the Federal regulation, rule, or statement should not have been enforced. ``(c) Regular Updates on Development of Regulatory Baseline.--Not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to each fiscal year during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date on which the CBO submits the first projection of the Federal regulatory cost under subsection (a), the CBO shall submit to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives an annual update on the progress of the CBO in developing the regulatory baseline.''. (

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes. b) Limitation on Guidance Documents.--An agency may not issue a significant guidance document unless the agency issues the significant guidance document after notice and an opportunity for comment in accordance with the requirements for the promulgation of a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. ( c) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a guidance document that was not issued in accordance with subsection (b) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the guidance document should have been treated as a significant guidance document. ( ``(2) Suballocations.--As soon as practicable after receiving an allocation under paragraph (1), each committee shall-- ``(A) suballocate its allocation-- ``(i) among its subcommittees; ``(ii) among programs over which the committee has jurisdiction; and ``(iii) by agency; and ``(B) submit for printing in the Congressional Record a statement detailing each suballocation made by the committee under subparagraph (A). ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(2) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under paragraph (1) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. ``(b) Look-Back Reviews.--CBO shall periodically submit to Congress a report, prepared in consultation with the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States, that-- ``(1) reviews a sample of laws of a public character for which an estimate was prepared under subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) compares the estimates of the costs described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and the actual costs incurred by the private sector in carrying out or complying with the law in the fiscal year in which it took effect and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year. 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). ``(2) OMB determination.--The OMB shall determine whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost determined under paragraph (1) would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year, which shall incorporate any reduction to the level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost attributable to a revision of a Federal regulation, rule, or statement during the fiscal year. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(f) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a Federal regulation, rule, or statement for which the OMB has issued a directive prohibiting enforcement under subsection (d) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the Federal regulation, rule, or statement should not have been enforced. ``(a) In General.--For the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section and for every second fiscal year thereafter, CBO, in consultation with OMB, shall submit to the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives a regulatory baseline, consisting of a projection of the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year and at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years. ``(c) Regular Updates on Development of Regulatory Baseline.--Not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to each fiscal year during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date on which the CBO submits the first projection of the Federal regulatory cost under subsection (a), the CBO shall submit to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives an annual update on the progress of the CBO in developing the regulatory baseline.''. ( Analysis of Federal regulatory cost by Congressional Budget Office.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes. b) Limitation on Guidance Documents.--An agency may not issue a significant guidance document unless the agency issues the significant guidance document after notice and an opportunity for comment in accordance with the requirements for the promulgation of a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. ( ``(B) Amendments.-- ``(i) In general.--In the Senate and the House of Representatives, it shall not be in order to consider an amendment to a concurrent resolution on the budget that, if agreed to, would result in a net increase in a level included pursuant to subparagraph (A). ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(b) Look-Back Reviews.--CBO shall periodically submit to Congress a report, prepared in consultation with the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States, that-- ``(1) reviews a sample of laws of a public character for which an estimate was prepared under subsection (a)(1); and ``(2) compares the estimates of the costs described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and the actual costs incurred by the private sector in carrying out or complying with the law in the fiscal year in which it took effect and in each of the 4 fiscal years following such fiscal year. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(f) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a Federal regulation, rule, or statement for which the OMB has issued a directive prohibiting enforcement under subsection (d) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the Federal regulation, rule, or statement should not have been enforced. ``(c) Regular Updates on Development of Regulatory Baseline.--Not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to each fiscal year during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date on which the CBO submits the first projection of the Federal regulatory cost under subsection (a), the CBO shall submit to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives an annual update on the progress of the CBO in developing the regulatory baseline.''. (

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes. b) Limitation on Guidance Documents.--An agency may not issue a significant guidance document unless the agency issues the significant guidance document after notice and an opportunity for comment in accordance with the requirements for the promulgation of a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. ( ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(2) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under paragraph (1) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. ``(2) OMB determination.--The OMB shall determine whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost determined under paragraph (1) would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year, which shall incorporate any reduction to the level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost attributable to a revision of a Federal regulation, rule, or statement during the fiscal year. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(a) In General.--For the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section and for every second fiscal year thereafter, CBO, in consultation with OMB, shall submit to the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives a regulatory baseline, consisting of a projection of the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year and at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years. ``(c) Regular Updates on Development of Regulatory Baseline.--Not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to each fiscal year during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date on which the CBO submits the first projection of the Federal regulatory cost under subsection (a), the CBO shall submit to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives an annual update on the progress of the CBO in developing the regulatory baseline.''. (

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes. ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(f) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a Federal regulation, rule, or statement for which the OMB has issued a directive prohibiting enforcement under subsection (d) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the Federal regulation, rule, or statement should not have been enforced.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes. b) Limitation on Guidance Documents.--An agency may not issue a significant guidance document unless the agency issues the significant guidance document after notice and an opportunity for comment in accordance with the requirements for the promulgation of a rule under chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code. ( ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(2) Waiver and appeal.--A point of order under paragraph (1) may only be waived by the affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. ``(2) OMB determination.--The OMB shall determine whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost determined under paragraph (1) would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year, which shall incorporate any reduction to the level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost attributable to a revision of a Federal regulation, rule, or statement during the fiscal year. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(a) In General.--For the fifth fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this section and for every second fiscal year thereafter, CBO, in consultation with OMB, shall submit to the President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives a regulatory baseline, consisting of a projection of the Federal regulatory cost for the fiscal year and at least each of the 4 ensuing fiscal years. ``(c) Regular Updates on Development of Regulatory Baseline.--Not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to each fiscal year during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date on which the CBO submits the first projection of the Federal regulatory cost under subsection (a), the CBO shall submit to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives an annual update on the progress of the CBO in developing the regulatory baseline.''. (

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes. ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(f) Private Right of Action.--Any person aggrieved of an action taken or failed to be taken under a Federal regulation, rule, or statement for which the OMB has issued a directive prohibiting enforcement under subsection (d) may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States alleging that the Federal regulation, rule, or statement should not have been enforced.

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes. ``(c) Point of Order.-- ``(1) In general.--If a concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth the appropriate level for the Federal regulatory cost for a fiscal year has been agreed to, it shall not be in order in the Senate or the House of Representatives to consider any bill or resolution, or amendment thereto, which would cause an allocation or suballocation of the Federal regulatory cost made under subsection (b) for that fiscal year to be exceeded. ``(2) OMB determination.--The OMB shall determine whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost determined under paragraph (1) would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year, which shall incorporate any reduction to the level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost attributable to a revision of a Federal regulation, rule, or statement during the fiscal year. ``(3) CBO review.--The CBO shall-- ``(A) review the methodology used by the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the OMB for each determination under paragraphs (1) and (2); and ``(B) issue an opinion on whether the change in the Federal regulatory cost attributable to the applicable newly promulgated, or amendment to a, Federal regulation, rule, or statement would cause a breach of any level or allocation of the Federal regulatory cost in effect for a fiscal year. ``(c) Regular Updates on Development of Regulatory Baseline.--Not later than the date on which the CBO submits the report required under section 202(e)(1) with respect to each fiscal year during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on the date on which the CBO submits the first projection of the Federal regulatory cost under subsection (a), the CBO shall submit to the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives an annual update on the progress of the CBO in developing the regulatory baseline.''. (

H.R.9165

Education

This bill addresses student learning and academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, including by allowing specified subgrants to be used for additional activities (e.g., providing educators with culturally competent training) and establishing additional reporting requirements.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, 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. ANNUAL STATE REPORT CARDS. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as clause (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on the diversity of teachers in the State at the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 levels, including information with respect to-- ``(I) ethnicity; ``(II) race; ``(III) gender; and ``(IV) fluency in a language other than English, including how such fluency was acquired.''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ENGLISH LEARNERS AND IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. (a) Purposes.--Section 3102 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6812) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that English learners are taught alongside non-English learners;''. (b) Subgrants to Eligible Entities.--Section 3115(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources.''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Carrying out projects that provide educators, school administrators, counselors, social workers, and psychologists with culturally competent and culturally responsive training to better support English learners and immigrant children and youth. ``(10) Carrying out projects that-- ``(A) assess local laws, including local immigration policies and State education laws, that impact educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; ``(B) implement best practices aligned with evidence-based research to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; and ``(C) facilitate engagement with members of local school boards on strategies to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth, regardless of immigration status.''. (c) Reporting.--Section 3121(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6841(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``at a minimum, by'' and inserting ``at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and''; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability;''; (3) in paragraph (4), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability;''; (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``at a minimum, by'' and inserting ``at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and''; and (5) in paragraph (6), by striking ``educational agency; and'' and inserting ``educational agency, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability; and''. <all>

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes.

Rep. Espaillat, Adriano

D

NY

This bill addresses student learning and academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, including by allowing specified subgrants to be used for additional activities (e.g., providing educators with culturally competent training) and establishing additional reporting requirements.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ANNUAL STATE REPORT CARDS. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as clause (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on the diversity of teachers in the State at the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 levels, including information with respect to-- ``(I) ethnicity; ``(II) race; ``(III) gender; and ``(IV) fluency in a language other than English, including how such fluency was acquired.''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ENGLISH LEARNERS AND IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 6812) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that English learners are taught alongside non-English learners;''. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Carrying out projects that provide educators, school administrators, counselors, social workers, and psychologists with culturally competent and culturally responsive training to better support English learners and immigrant children and youth. ``(10) Carrying out projects that-- ``(A) assess local laws, including local immigration policies and State education laws, that impact educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; ``(B) implement best practices aligned with evidence-based research to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; and ``(C) facilitate engagement with members of local school boards on strategies to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth, regardless of immigration status.''. 6841(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``at a minimum, by'' and inserting ``at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and''; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability;''; (3) in paragraph (4), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability;''; (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``at a minimum, by'' and inserting ``at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and''; and (5) in paragraph (6), by striking ``educational agency; and'' and inserting ``educational agency, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability; and''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ANNUAL STATE REPORT CARDS. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as clause (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on the diversity of teachers in the State at the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 levels, including information with respect to-- ``(I) ethnicity; ``(II) race; ``(III) gender; and ``(IV) fluency in a language other than English, including how such fluency was acquired.''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ENGLISH LEARNERS AND IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. ``(10) Carrying out projects that-- ``(A) assess local laws, including local immigration policies and State education laws, that impact educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; ``(B) implement best practices aligned with evidence-based research to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; and ``(C) facilitate engagement with members of local school boards on strategies to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth, regardless of immigration status.''. 6841(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``at a minimum, by'' and inserting ``at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and''; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability;''; (3) in paragraph (4), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability;''; (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``at a minimum, by'' and inserting ``at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and''; and (5) in paragraph (6), by striking ``educational agency; and'' and inserting ``educational agency, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability; and''.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, 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. ANNUAL STATE REPORT CARDS. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as clause (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on the diversity of teachers in the State at the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 levels, including information with respect to-- ``(I) ethnicity; ``(II) race; ``(III) gender; and ``(IV) fluency in a language other than English, including how such fluency was acquired.''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ENGLISH LEARNERS AND IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. (a) Purposes.--Section 3102 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6812) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that English learners are taught alongside non-English learners;''. (b) Subgrants to Eligible Entities.--Section 3115(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources.''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Carrying out projects that provide educators, school administrators, counselors, social workers, and psychologists with culturally competent and culturally responsive training to better support English learners and immigrant children and youth. ``(10) Carrying out projects that-- ``(A) assess local laws, including local immigration policies and State education laws, that impact educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; ``(B) implement best practices aligned with evidence-based research to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; and ``(C) facilitate engagement with members of local school boards on strategies to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth, regardless of immigration status.''. (c) Reporting.--Section 3121(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6841(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``at a minimum, by'' and inserting ``at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and''; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability;''; (3) in paragraph (4), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability;''; (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``at a minimum, by'' and inserting ``at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and''; and (5) in paragraph (6), by striking ``educational agency; and'' and inserting ``educational agency, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability; and''. <all>

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, 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. ANNUAL STATE REPORT CARDS. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as clause (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on the diversity of teachers in the State at the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 levels, including information with respect to-- ``(I) ethnicity; ``(II) race; ``(III) gender; and ``(IV) fluency in a language other than English, including how such fluency was acquired.''. SEC. 2. SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF ENGLISH LEARNERS AND IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. (a) Purposes.--Section 3102 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6812) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as paragraphs (4) through (6), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, that English learners are taught alongside non-English learners;''. (b) Subgrants to Eligible Entities.--Section 3115(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources.''; (2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Carrying out projects that provide educators, school administrators, counselors, social workers, and psychologists with culturally competent and culturally responsive training to better support English learners and immigrant children and youth. ``(10) Carrying out projects that-- ``(A) assess local laws, including local immigration policies and State education laws, that impact educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; ``(B) implement best practices aligned with evidence-based research to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; and ``(C) facilitate engagement with members of local school boards on strategies to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth, regardless of immigration status.''. (c) Reporting.--Section 3121(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6841(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``at a minimum, by'' and inserting ``at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and''; (2) in paragraph (3), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability;''; (3) in paragraph (4), by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability;''; (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``at a minimum, by'' and inserting ``at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and''; and (5) in paragraph (6), by striking ``educational agency; and'' and inserting ``educational agency, in the aggregate and disaggregated, at a minimum, by ethnicity, race, native language, and English learners with a disability; and''. <all>

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as clause (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on the diversity of teachers in the State at the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 levels, including information with respect to-- ``(I) ethnicity; ``(II) race; ``(III) gender; and ``(IV) fluency in a language other than English, including how such fluency was acquired.''. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; ( 2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Carrying out projects that provide educators, school administrators, counselors, social workers, and psychologists with culturally competent and culturally responsive training to better support English learners and immigrant children and youth.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes. b) Subgrants to Eligible Entities.--Section 3115(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; ( ``(10) Carrying out projects that-- ``(A) assess local laws, including local immigration policies and State education laws, that impact educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; ``(B) implement best practices aligned with evidence-based research to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; and ``(C) facilitate engagement with members of local school boards on strategies to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth, regardless of immigration status.''. (

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes. b) Subgrants to Eligible Entities.--Section 3115(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; ( ``(10) Carrying out projects that-- ``(A) assess local laws, including local immigration policies and State education laws, that impact educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; ``(B) implement best practices aligned with evidence-based research to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; and ``(C) facilitate engagement with members of local school boards on strategies to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth, regardless of immigration status.''. (

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as clause (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on the diversity of teachers in the State at the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 levels, including information with respect to-- ``(I) ethnicity; ``(II) race; ``(III) gender; and ``(IV) fluency in a language other than English, including how such fluency was acquired.''. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; ( 2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Carrying out projects that provide educators, school administrators, counselors, social workers, and psychologists with culturally competent and culturally responsive training to better support English learners and immigrant children and youth.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes. b) Subgrants to Eligible Entities.--Section 3115(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; ( ``(10) Carrying out projects that-- ``(A) assess local laws, including local immigration policies and State education laws, that impact educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; ``(B) implement best practices aligned with evidence-based research to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; and ``(C) facilitate engagement with members of local school boards on strategies to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth, regardless of immigration status.''. (

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as clause (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on the diversity of teachers in the State at the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 levels, including information with respect to-- ``(I) ethnicity; ``(II) race; ``(III) gender; and ``(IV) fluency in a language other than English, including how such fluency was acquired.''. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; ( 2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Carrying out projects that provide educators, school administrators, counselors, social workers, and psychologists with culturally competent and culturally responsive training to better support English learners and immigrant children and youth.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes. b) Subgrants to Eligible Entities.--Section 3115(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; ( ``(10) Carrying out projects that-- ``(A) assess local laws, including local immigration policies and State education laws, that impact educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; ``(B) implement best practices aligned with evidence-based research to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; and ``(C) facilitate engagement with members of local school boards on strategies to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth, regardless of immigration status.''. (

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as clause (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on the diversity of teachers in the State at the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 levels, including information with respect to-- ``(I) ethnicity; ``(II) race; ``(III) gender; and ``(IV) fluency in a language other than English, including how such fluency was acquired.''. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; ( 2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Carrying out projects that provide educators, school administrators, counselors, social workers, and psychologists with culturally competent and culturally responsive training to better support English learners and immigrant children and youth.

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes. b) Subgrants to Eligible Entities.--Section 3115(d) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; ( ``(10) Carrying out projects that-- ``(A) assess local laws, including local immigration policies and State education laws, that impact educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; ``(B) implement best practices aligned with evidence-based research to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth; and ``(C) facilitate engagement with members of local school boards on strategies to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth, regardless of immigration status.''. (

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve the academic achievement of English learners and immigrant children and youth, and for other purposes. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as clause (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on the diversity of teachers in the State at the pre-kindergarten through grade 12 levels, including information with respect to-- ``(I) ethnicity; ``(II) race; ``(III) gender; and ``(IV) fluency in a language other than English, including how such fluency was acquired.''. 6825(d)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (6)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to increase the access of immigrant children and youth, and the parents of immigrant children and youth, to legal, financial, and social services resources. ''; ( 2) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (11); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following: ``(9) Carrying out projects that provide educators, school administrators, counselors, social workers, and psychologists with culturally competent and culturally responsive training to better support English learners and immigrant children and youth.

H.R.5581

Education

Arts Education for All Act This bill expands arts education and programming for children in early education, K-12 students, and juveniles and adults in the criminal justice system. Specifically, the bill allows Child Care and Development Block Grant funding to be used for additional activities, including arts programming. Additionally, the bill addresses arts programming in elementary and secondary schools by The bill directs the National Center for Education Research to carry out research on the use of arts and arts education in elementary and secondary schools, including in low-performing schools. Further, the National Center for Education Statistics must compile data on arts education. The National Assessment of Educational Progress must include a specified arts assessment. The bill requires a state's juvenile justice and delinquency plan to describe how the state will coordinate services and activities for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with arts agencies and arts organizations. Additionally, grants for adult offender reentry demonstration projects may be used for facilitating arts education.

To expand arts education, 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 ``Arts Education for All Act''. TITLE I--EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS SEC. 101. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS. The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9857 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 658G(b)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) offering training, coaching, or professional development opportunities for child care providers that relate to the use of evidence-based, developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate strategies to promote the social, emotional, physical, adaptive, communication, and cognitive development of children, including key programmatic strategies, and offering specialized training for child care providers caring for those populations prioritized in section 658E(c)(2)(Q), and children with disabilities;''; and (2) in section 658P, by adding at the end the following: ``(16) Key programmatic strategies.--The term `key programmatic strategies' means strategies related to-- ``(A) nutrition and physical activity; ``(B) recommended practices for age-appropriate exposure to screen media; and ``(C) the integration and utilization of instructional methods to assist learning across disciplines, including methods that use the arts, language, literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.''. TITLE II--AMENDMENTS TO THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 SEC. 201. REFERENCES. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal 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 a section or other provision of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). SEC. 202. STATE AND LOCAL PLANS. (a) Section 1111(g) (20 U.S.C. 6311(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Use of arts education to improve student achievement.--Each State's plan shall describe how the State educational agency will-- ``(A) support and encourage the offering of a variety of arts education experiences to students as part of the State educational agency's overall strategy to improve student achievement in the subjects described in section 8101(52); ``(B) integrate arts education instruction into the curriculum; ``(C) increase the number of arts educators, including arts education specialists, in schools; ``(D) utilize partnerships with specialized teaching artists to train teachers to augment creative thinking techniques into the instruction provided in math, reading, English language arts, science, and other subjects described in section 8101(52); ``(E) ensure that arts instruction provided in the State is standards-based, as applicable, and sequential with arts courses offered in the grades 6 through 12 building upon such courses offered in earlier grades; ``(F) increase the number of classes taught by arts educators, including arts education specialists, with a particular focus on classes with high percentages of students who are low-income, students with disabilities, English learners, or students of color; and ``(G) support partnerships that increase the amount of arts education and creative youth development available in afterschool and summer learning programs.''. (b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. SEC. 203. REPORT CARDS. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) (20 U.S.C. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on arts courses, including-- ``(I) the number of, range, and sequence of course offerings; ``(II) the average pupil-to-teacher ratio in such courses; ``(III) the average amount of instructional time in such courses; and ``(IV) for each semester, the percentage (in the aggregate and disaggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools, which for the purpose of this subclause, means schools in the top quartile of poverty and the bottom quartile of poverty in the State) of-- ``(aa) schools offering arts courses; ``(bb) students taking arts courses; and ``(cc) arts courses taught by arts teachers with full State certification or licensure.''. SEC. 204. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. SEC. 205. ARTS FOR NEGLECTED AND DELINQUENT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. Section 1415(a)(2)(B)(ii) (20 U.S.C. 6435(a)(2)(B)(ii) is amended by inserting ``access to the arts and arts education and'' after ``improving''. SEC. 206. SUBGRANTS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES. (a) Local Uses of Funds.--Section 2103(b)(3) (20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (P) as subparagraph (Q); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (O) the following: ``(P) carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous, high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts; and''. (b) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--Section 2103 (20 U.S.C. 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. ``(d) Professional Development for Integration of the Arts.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers to integrate the arts into their instruction in math, reading, English language arts, science, and other subjects described in section 8101(52).''. SEC. 207. 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. (a) Arts Organizations.--Section 4205(a) (20 U.S.C. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. (b) Professional Development.--Section 4203(a)(6) (20 U.S.C. 7173(a)(6)) is amended by inserting ``, including arts education'' after ``areas''. TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974 AND TO THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 SEC. 301. AMENDMENTS TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974. Section 223(a) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5633(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (32) by striking ``and'' at the end, (2) in paragraph (33) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(37) describe how the State will coordinate services, activities for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with State and local agencies and organizations, including State and local arts agencies, arts organizations, and organizations that further creative youth development.''. SEC. 302. AMENDMENTS TO ADULT AND JUVENILE OFFENDER DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AND THE STATE, TRIBAL AND LOCAL REENTRY COURTS PROGRAMS. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended in section 2976(b)(4)-- (1) by striking ``; and'' in subparagraph (A); (2) after subparagraph (A), by inserting the following: ``(B) use arts education programs and services to better facilitate reentry and reduce recidivism and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community; and''; and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C). TITLE IV--AMENDMENTS TO THE EDUCATION SCIENCES REFORM ACT OF 2002 AND THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS AUTHORIZATION ACT SEC. 401. ARTS RESEARCH. Section 133 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9533) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (10)(D); (B) by redesignating subparagraph (11) as subparagraph (12); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following: ``(11) carry out research on the use of the arts and arts education that is rigorous, peer reviewed and large scale to determine which methods and uses of the arts and arts education are most effective, cost efficient and able to be applied, duplicated, and scaled up for the use in elementary and secondary classrooms, including in low-performing schools; and''; and (2) in subsection (c)(2), by adding at the end the following: ``(L) Use of the arts and arts education in improving elementary and secondary education.''. SEC. 402. ARTS STATISTICAL DATA. Section 153(a)(1) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''. SEC. 403. NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS. Section 303(b) of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act (20 U.S.C. 9622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Arts assessment.--The Assessment Board shall select the arts as a subject to be assessed under this subsection, at the same frequency and in the same grades (at a minimum) as such assessment was scheduled prior to July 24, 2019.''. <all>

Arts Education for All Act

To expand arts education, and for other purposes.

Arts Education for All Act

Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne

D

OR

This bill expands arts education and programming for children in early education, K-12 students, and juveniles and adults in the criminal justice system. Specifically, the bill allows Child Care and Development Block Grant funding to be used for additional activities, including arts programming. Additionally, the bill addresses arts programming in elementary and secondary schools by The bill directs the National Center for Education Research to carry out research on the use of arts and arts education in elementary and secondary schools, including in low-performing schools. Further, the National Center for Education Statistics must compile data on arts education. The National Assessment of Educational Progress must include a specified arts assessment. The bill requires a state's juvenile justice and delinquency plan to describe how the state will coordinate services and activities for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with arts agencies and arts organizations. Additionally, grants for adult offender reentry demonstration projects may be used for facilitating arts education.

SHORT TITLE. 9857 et seq.) REFERENCES. STATE AND LOCAL PLANS. (b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. ARTS FOR NEGLECTED AND DELINQUENT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. AMENDMENTS TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974. ARTS RESEARCH. Section 133 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''. SEC. NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS.

SHORT TITLE. 9857 et seq.) REFERENCES. STATE AND LOCAL PLANS. (b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. ARTS FOR NEGLECTED AND DELINQUENT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. AMENDMENTS TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974. ARTS RESEARCH. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''. SEC. NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS.

SHORT TITLE. 101. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 9857 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 658G(b)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) offering training, coaching, or professional development opportunities for child care providers that relate to the use of evidence-based, developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate strategies to promote the social, emotional, physical, adaptive, communication, and cognitive development of children, including key programmatic strategies, and offering specialized training for child care providers caring for those populations prioritized in section 658E(c)(2)(Q), and children with disabilities;''; and (2) in section 658P, by adding at the end the following: ``(16) Key programmatic strategies.--The term `key programmatic strategies' means strategies related to-- ``(A) nutrition and physical activity; ``(B) recommended practices for age-appropriate exposure to screen media; and ``(C) the integration and utilization of instructional methods to assist learning across disciplines, including methods that use the arts, language, literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.''. TITLE II--AMENDMENTS TO THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 SEC. 201. REFERENCES. 202. STATE AND LOCAL PLANS. (b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. 203. REPORT CARDS. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on arts courses, including-- ``(I) the number of, range, and sequence of course offerings; ``(II) the average pupil-to-teacher ratio in such courses; ``(III) the average amount of instructional time in such courses; and ``(IV) for each semester, the percentage (in the aggregate and disaggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools, which for the purpose of this subclause, means schools in the top quartile of poverty and the bottom quartile of poverty in the State) of-- ``(aa) schools offering arts courses; ``(bb) students taking arts courses; and ``(cc) arts courses taught by arts teachers with full State certification or licensure.''. 204. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. 205. ARTS FOR NEGLECTED AND DELINQUENT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 206. 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. 207. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. 301. AMENDMENTS TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974. 302. AMENDMENTS TO ADULT AND JUVENILE OFFENDER DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AND THE STATE, TRIBAL AND LOCAL REENTRY COURTS PROGRAMS. 401. ARTS RESEARCH. Section 133 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 402. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''. SEC. 403. NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 101. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 9857 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 658G(b)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) offering training, coaching, or professional development opportunities for child care providers that relate to the use of evidence-based, developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate strategies to promote the social, emotional, physical, adaptive, communication, and cognitive development of children, including key programmatic strategies, and offering specialized training for child care providers caring for those populations prioritized in section 658E(c)(2)(Q), and children with disabilities;''; and (2) in section 658P, by adding at the end the following: ``(16) Key programmatic strategies.--The term `key programmatic strategies' means strategies related to-- ``(A) nutrition and physical activity; ``(B) recommended practices for age-appropriate exposure to screen media; and ``(C) the integration and utilization of instructional methods to assist learning across disciplines, including methods that use the arts, language, literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.''. TITLE II--AMENDMENTS TO THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 SEC. 201. REFERENCES. 202. STATE AND LOCAL PLANS. 6311(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(5) Use of arts education to improve student achievement.--Each State's plan shall describe how the State educational agency will-- ``(A) support and encourage the offering of a variety of arts education experiences to students as part of the State educational agency's overall strategy to improve student achievement in the subjects described in section 8101(52); ``(B) integrate arts education instruction into the curriculum; ``(C) increase the number of arts educators, including arts education specialists, in schools; ``(D) utilize partnerships with specialized teaching artists to train teachers to augment creative thinking techniques into the instruction provided in math, reading, English language arts, science, and other subjects described in section 8101(52); ``(E) ensure that arts instruction provided in the State is standards-based, as applicable, and sequential with arts courses offered in the grades 6 through 12 building upon such courses offered in earlier grades; ``(F) increase the number of classes taught by arts educators, including arts education specialists, with a particular focus on classes with high percentages of students who are low-income, students with disabilities, English learners, or students of color; and ``(G) support partnerships that increase the amount of arts education and creative youth development available in afterschool and summer learning programs.''. (b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. 203. REPORT CARDS. 6311(h)(1)(C)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause (xiv) as (xv); and (2) by inserting after clause (xiii) the following: ``(xiv) Information on arts courses, including-- ``(I) the number of, range, and sequence of course offerings; ``(II) the average pupil-to-teacher ratio in such courses; ``(III) the average amount of instructional time in such courses; and ``(IV) for each semester, the percentage (in the aggregate and disaggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools, which for the purpose of this subclause, means schools in the top quartile of poverty and the bottom quartile of poverty in the State) of-- ``(aa) schools offering arts courses; ``(bb) students taking arts courses; and ``(cc) arts courses taught by arts teachers with full State certification or licensure.''. 204. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. 205. ARTS FOR NEGLECTED AND DELINQUENT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 206. 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. 207. 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974 AND TO THE OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968 SEC. 301. AMENDMENTS TO THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT OF 1974. 302. AMENDMENTS TO ADULT AND JUVENILE OFFENDER DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AND THE STATE, TRIBAL AND LOCAL REENTRY COURTS PROGRAMS. 401. ARTS RESEARCH. Section 133 of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 402. ARTS STATISTICAL DATA. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''. SEC. 403. NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS.

To expand arts education, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Arts Education for All Act''. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal 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 a section or other provision of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). STATE AND LOCAL PLANS. ( b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. a) Local Uses of Funds.--Section 2103(b)(3) (20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (P) as subparagraph (Q); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (O) the following: ``(P) carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous, high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts; and''. ( 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. a) Arts Organizations.--Section 4205(a) (20 U.S.C. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. ( Section 223(a) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5633(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (32) by striking ``and'' at the end, (2) in paragraph (33) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(37) describe how the State will coordinate services, activities for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with State and local agencies and organizations, including State and local arts agencies, arts organizations, and organizations that further creative youth development.''. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended in section 2976(b)(4)-- (1) by striking ``; and'' in subparagraph (A); (2) after subparagraph (A), by inserting the following: ``(B) use arts education programs and services to better facilitate reentry and reduce recidivism and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community; and''; and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C). ARTS STATISTICAL DATA. Section 153(a)(1) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''. 9622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Arts assessment.--The Assessment Board shall select the arts as a subject to be assessed under this subsection, at the same frequency and in the same grades (at a minimum) as such assessment was scheduled prior to July 24, 2019.''.

To expand arts education, and for other purposes. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal 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 a section or other provision of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) (20 U.S.C. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. a) Local Uses of Funds.--Section 2103(b)(3) (20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (P) as subparagraph (Q); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (O) the following: ``(P) carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous, high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts; and''. ( 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. a) Arts Organizations.--Section 4205(a) (20 U.S.C. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. ( The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended in section 2976(b)(4)-- (1) by striking ``; and'' in subparagraph (A); (2) after subparagraph (A), by inserting the following: ``(B) use arts education programs and services to better facilitate reentry and reduce recidivism and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community; and''; and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C). Section 153(a)(1) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''.

To expand arts education, and for other purposes. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal 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 a section or other provision of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) (20 U.S.C. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. a) Local Uses of Funds.--Section 2103(b)(3) (20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (P) as subparagraph (Q); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (O) the following: ``(P) carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous, high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts; and''. ( 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. a) Arts Organizations.--Section 4205(a) (20 U.S.C. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. ( The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended in section 2976(b)(4)-- (1) by striking ``; and'' in subparagraph (A); (2) after subparagraph (A), by inserting the following: ``(B) use arts education programs and services to better facilitate reentry and reduce recidivism and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community; and''; and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C). Section 153(a)(1) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''.

To expand arts education, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Arts Education for All Act''. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal 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 a section or other provision of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). STATE AND LOCAL PLANS. ( b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. a) Local Uses of Funds.--Section 2103(b)(3) (20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (P) as subparagraph (Q); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (O) the following: ``(P) carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous, high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts; and''. ( 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. a) Arts Organizations.--Section 4205(a) (20 U.S.C. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. ( Section 223(a) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5633(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (32) by striking ``and'' at the end, (2) in paragraph (33) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(37) describe how the State will coordinate services, activities for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with State and local agencies and organizations, including State and local arts agencies, arts organizations, and organizations that further creative youth development.''. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended in section 2976(b)(4)-- (1) by striking ``; and'' in subparagraph (A); (2) after subparagraph (A), by inserting the following: ``(B) use arts education programs and services to better facilitate reentry and reduce recidivism and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community; and''; and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C). ARTS STATISTICAL DATA. Section 153(a)(1) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''. 9622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Arts assessment.--The Assessment Board shall select the arts as a subject to be assessed under this subsection, at the same frequency and in the same grades (at a minimum) as such assessment was scheduled prior to July 24, 2019.''.

To expand arts education, and for other purposes. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal 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 a section or other provision of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) (20 U.S.C. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. a) Local Uses of Funds.--Section 2103(b)(3) (20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (P) as subparagraph (Q); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (O) the following: ``(P) carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous, high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts; and''. ( 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. a) Arts Organizations.--Section 4205(a) (20 U.S.C. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. ( The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended in section 2976(b)(4)-- (1) by striking ``; and'' in subparagraph (A); (2) after subparagraph (A), by inserting the following: ``(B) use arts education programs and services to better facilitate reentry and reduce recidivism and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community; and''; and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C). Section 153(a)(1) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''.

To expand arts education, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Arts Education for All Act''. Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this title an amendment or repeal 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 a section or other provision of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.). STATE AND LOCAL PLANS. ( b) Section 1112(b) (20 U.S.C. 6312(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``and'' at the end; (2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (14); and (3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following: ``(13) how the local educational agency will support learning in the arts and encourage the use of the arts education to improve student achievement consistent with section 1111(g)(5); and''. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. a) Local Uses of Funds.--Section 2103(b)(3) (20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (P) as subparagraph (Q); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (O) the following: ``(P) carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous, high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts; and''. ( 6613) is further amended by inserting at the end the following: ``(c) Professional Development for Arts Teachers.--In carrying out the programs and activities described under subsection (a), a local educational agency shall provide professional development for teachers of the arts, as appropriate, to fulfill the needs of such agency and the schools of such agency. a) Arts Organizations.--Section 4205(a) (20 U.S.C. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. ( Section 223(a) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5633(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (32) by striking ``and'' at the end, (2) in paragraph (33) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(37) describe how the State will coordinate services, activities for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with State and local agencies and organizations, including State and local arts agencies, arts organizations, and organizations that further creative youth development.''. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended in section 2976(b)(4)-- (1) by striking ``; and'' in subparagraph (A); (2) after subparagraph (A), by inserting the following: ``(B) use arts education programs and services to better facilitate reentry and reduce recidivism and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community; and''; and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C). ARTS STATISTICAL DATA. Section 153(a)(1) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''. 9622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Arts assessment.--The Assessment Board shall select the arts as a subject to be assessed under this subsection, at the same frequency and in the same grades (at a minimum) as such assessment was scheduled prior to July 24, 2019.''.

To expand arts education, and for other purposes. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) (20 U.S.C. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. a) Arts Organizations.--Section 4205(a) (20 U.S.C. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. ( The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended in section 2976(b)(4)-- (1) by striking ``; and'' in subparagraph (A); (2) after subparagraph (A), by inserting the following: ``(B) use arts education programs and services to better facilitate reentry and reduce recidivism and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community; and''; and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C).

To expand arts education, and for other purposes. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. a) Local Uses of Funds.--Section 2103(b)(3) (20 U.S.C. 6613(b)(3)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (O), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (P) as subparagraph (Q); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (O) the following: ``(P) carrying out activities to increase pathways to obtain rigorous, high-quality teacher certification or licensure for individuals seeking to become teachers of the arts; and''. ( a) Arts Organizations.--Section 4205(a) (20 U.S.C. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. ( 5633(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (32) by striking ``and'' at the end, (2) in paragraph (33) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(37) describe how the State will coordinate services, activities for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with State and local agencies and organizations, including State and local arts agencies, arts organizations, and organizations that further creative youth development.''. Section 153(a)(1) of the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (20 U.S.C. 9543(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (N), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (N), the following: ``(O) access to, the integration of and the inclusion of arts education; and''. 9622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Arts assessment.--The Assessment Board shall select the arts as a subject to be assessed under this subsection, at the same frequency and in the same grades (at a minimum) as such assessment was scheduled prior to July 24, 2019. ''.

To expand arts education, and for other purposes. Section 1111(h)(1)(C) (20 U.S.C. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. a) Arts Organizations.--Section 4205(a) (20 U.S.C. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. ( The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 is amended in section 2976(b)(4)-- (1) by striking ``; and'' in subparagraph (A); (2) after subparagraph (A), by inserting the following: ``(B) use arts education programs and services to better facilitate reentry and reduce recidivism and connect offenders to educational opportunities and employment after reentry into the community; and''; and (3) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C).

To expand arts education, and for other purposes. Section 1111(d)(2)(B) (20 U.S.C. 6311(d)(2)(B)) is amended-- (1) in clause (iv), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (vi); and (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the following: ``(v)(I) provides for an evaluation of the arts courses offered at such school during the school day and the certification, training and skills of staff that are teaching such courses including teaching artists; and ``(II) based on such evaluation, incorporate the offering of arts courses into the offerings of such school; and''. 7175(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``; and''; (2) in paragraph (14), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(15) partnering with, integrating the services of, and utilizing the services and offerings provided by arts services organizations or other community-focused arts nonprofits and organizations that further creative youth development.''. ( 5633(a)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (32) by striking ``and'' at the end, (2) in paragraph (33) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'', and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(37) describe how the State will coordinate services, activities for juvenile justice and delinquency prevention with State and local agencies and organizations, including State and local arts agencies, arts organizations, and organizations that further creative youth development.''. 9622(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(7) Arts assessment.--The Assessment Board shall select the arts as a subject to be assessed under this subsection, at the same frequency and in the same grades (at a minimum) as such assessment was scheduled prior to July 24, 2019. ''.

S.3861

International Affairs

Somaliland Partnership Act This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on U.S. assistance to Somaliland. The State Department must also report to Congress on the feasibility of establishing a U.S.-Somaliland partnership, including opportunities for collaboration on regional security issues. For the purposes of this bill, Somaliland is the territory within Somalia that has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS.</DELETED> <DELETED> It is the sense of Congress that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) a stronger relationship between the United States and Somaliland would provide numerous, mutually beneficial, strategic opportunities due to Somaliland's-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (A) geographic location in the Horn of Africa and next to the Gulf of Aden;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) democratic credentials, including peaceful transfers of power following elections; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) relative stability in the Horn of Africa;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Somaliland's security situation, level of development, and other challenges differ significantly from the situation in Mogadishu and other regions of Somalia, which necessitates--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) a different approach to engagement, assistance, and travel by personnel of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) the avoidance of a ``one-size-fits- all'' policy approach to Somalia; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) the status of Somaliland should not serve as an obstacle for deeper and meaningful cooperation that will serve the mutual interests of our two governments.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 3. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 4. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Report.--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, and annually thereafter until the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that, with respect to the most recently concluded 12-month period-- </DELETED> <DELETED> (A) describes United States foreign assistance to Somaliland, including--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) the value of such assistance (in United States dollars);</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) the source from which such assistance was funded;</DELETED> <DELETED> (iii) the names of the programs through which such assistance was administered;</DELETED> <DELETED> (iv) the implementing partners through which such assistance was provided;</DELETED> <DELETED> (v) the sponsoring bureau of the United States Government; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (vi) if the assistance broadly targeted the Federal Republic of Somalia, the portion of such assistance that was--</DELETED> <DELETED> (I) explicitly intended to support Somaliland; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (II) ultimately employed in Somaliland;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) details the staffing and responsibilities of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development supporting foreign assistance, diplomatic relations, consular services, and security initiatives in Somaliland, including the location of such personnel (duty station) and their corresponding bureau;</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) provides--</DELETED> <DELETED> (i) a detailed account of travel to Somaliland by employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development, if any, including the position, duty station, and trip purpose for each such trip; or</DELETED> <DELETED> (ii) the justification for not traveling to Somaliland if no such personnel traveled during the reporting period;</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) describes consular services provided by the Department of State for the residents of Somaliland;</DELETED> <DELETED> (E) discusses the Department of State's Travel Advisory for Somalia related to the region of Somaliland; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (F) if the Travel Advisory for all or part of Somaliland is identical to the Travel Advisory for other regions of Somalia, justifies such ranking based on a security assessment of the region of Somaliland.</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 5. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON IMPROVED DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS AND A SECURITY AND DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP WITH SOMALILAND.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Feasibility Study.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a partnership between the United States and Somaliland that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) includes coordination with Somaliland government security organs, including Somaliland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) determines opportunities for collaboration in the pursuit of United States national security interests in the Horn of Africa, the Gulf of Aden, and the broader Indo-Pacific region;</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) identifies opportunities for United States training of Somaliland security sector actors to improve their professionalization and capacity; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) assesses the prospect of establishing a nonprofit corporation, to be known as the ``American Institute of Somaliland'', for the purpose of conducting and carrying out programs, transactions, and other relations with Somaliland in the City of Hargeisa on behalf of the United States Government.</DELETED> <DELETED> (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit a classified report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of the feasibility study required under subsection (b), including an assessment of the extent to which--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) opportunities exist for the United States to support the training of Somaliland's security sector actors with a specific focus on counterterrorism and border and maritime security;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) Somaliland's security forces were implicated, if any, in gross violations of human rights during the 3-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this Act;</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) the United States has provided or discussed with government and military officials of Somaliland the provision of training to security forces, including--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) where such training has occurred;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) the extent to which Somaliland security forces have demonstrated the ability to absorb previous training; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) the ability of Somaliland security forces to maintain and appropriately utilize such training, as applicable;</DELETED> <DELETED> (4) a United States security and defense partnership with Somaliland would have a strategic impact, including by protecting the United States and allied maritime interests in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and at Somaliland's Port of Berbera;</DELETED> <DELETED> (5) Somaliland could--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) serve as a maritime gateway in East Africa for the United States and its allies; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) counter Iran's presence in the Gulf of Aden and China's growing regional military presence;</DELETED> <DELETED> (6) a United States security and defense partnership would--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) bolster security and defense cooperation and capabilities between Somaliland and Taiwan;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) stabilize this semi-autonomous region of Somalia further as a democratic counterweight to anti-democratic forces in the greater Horn of Africa region; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) impact the capacity of the United States to achieve policy objectives in Somalia, particularly to degrade and ultimately defeat the terrorist threat posed by Al-Shabaab, the Islamic State in Somalia (the Somalia-based Islamic State affiliate), and other terrorist groups operating in Somalia;</DELETED> <DELETED> (7) the extent to which an improved diplomatic relationship with Somaliland could--</DELETED> <DELETED> (A) support United States policy focused on the Red Sea corridor, the Indo-Pacific region, and the Horn of Africa;</DELETED> <DELETED> (B) improve cooperation on counterterrorism and intelligence sharing;</DELETED> <DELETED> (C) enable cooperation on counter- trafficking, including the trafficking of humans, wildlife, weapons, and illicit goods; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (D) support trade and development, including how Somaliland could benefit from Prosper Africa and other regional trade initiatives.</DELETED> <DELETED> (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''. SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) a stronger relationship between the United States and Somaliland would provide numerous, mutually beneficial, strategic opportunities due to Somaliland's-- (A) geographic location in the Horn of Africa and next to the Gulf of Aden; (B) democratic credentials, including peaceful transfers of power following elections; and (C) relative stability in the Horn of Africa; (2) Somaliland's security situation, level of development, and other challenges differ significantly from the situation in Mogadishu and other regions of Somalia, which necessitates-- (A) a different approach to engagement, assistance, and travel by personnel of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development; and (B) the avoidance of a ``one-size-fits-all'' policy approach to Somalia; and (3) the status of Somaliland should not serve as an obstacle for deeper and meaningful cooperation that will serve the mutual interests of our two governments. SEC. 3. DEFINED TERM. In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that-- (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic; (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. SEC. 4. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND. (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, and annually thereafter until the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that, with respect to the most recently concluded 12-month period-- (A) describes United States foreign assistance to Somaliland, including-- (i) the value of such assistance (in United States dollars); (ii) the source from which such assistance was funded; (iii) the names of the programs through which such assistance was administered; (iv) the implementing partners through which such assistance was provided; (v) the sponsoring bureau of the United States Government; and (vi) if the assistance broadly targeted the Federal Republic of Somalia, the portion of such assistance that was-- (I) explicitly intended to support Somaliland; and (II) ultimately employed in Somaliland; (B) details the staffing and responsibilities of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development supporting foreign assistance, relations, consular services, and security initiatives in Somaliland, including the location of such personnel (duty station) and their corresponding bureau; (C) provides-- (i) a detailed account of travel to Somaliland by employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development, if any, including the position, duty station, and trip purpose for each such trip; or (ii) the justification for not traveling to Somaliland if no such personnel traveled during the reporting period; (D) describes consular services provided by the Department of State for the residents of Somaliland; (E) discusses the Department of State's Travel Advisory for Somalia related to the region of Somaliland; and (F) if the Travel Advisory for all or part of Somaliland is identical to the Travel Advisory for other regions of Somalia, justifies such ranking based on a security assessment of the region of Somaliland. (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. SEC. 5. FEASIBILITY STUDY. (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. (b) Feasibility Study.--The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall conduct a feasibility study that-- (1) includes coordination with Somaliland security organs; (2) determines opportunities for collaboration in the pursuit of United States national security interests in the Horn of Africa, the Gulf of Aden, and the broader Indo-Pacific region; (3) identifies the practicability of improving the professionalization and capacity of Somaliland security sector actors; and (4) identifies the most effective way to conduct and carry out programs, transactions, and other relations in the City of Hargeisa on behalf of the United States Government. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit a classified report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of the feasibility study required under subsection (b), including an assessment of the extent to which-- (1) opportunities exist for the United States to support the training of Somaliland's security sector actors with a specific focus on counterterrorism and border and maritime security; (2) Somaliland's security forces were implicated, if any, in gross violations of human rights during the 3-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) the United States has provided or discussed with officials of Somaliland the provision of training to security forces, including-- (A) where such training has occurred; (B) the extent to which Somaliland security forces have demonstrated the ability to absorb previous training; and (C) the ability of Somaliland security forces to maintain and appropriately utilize such training, as applicable; (4) a United States diplomatic and security engagement partnership with Somaliland would have a strategic impact, including by protecting the United States and allied maritime interests in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and at Somaliland's Port of Berbera; (5) Somaliland could-- (A) serve as a maritime gateway in East Africa for the United States and its allies; and (B) counter Iran's presence in the Gulf of Aden and China's growing regional military presence; (6) a United States security and defense partnership could-- (A) bolster cooperation between Somaliland and Taiwan; (B) stabilize this semi-autonomous region of Somalia further as a democratic counterweight to anti- democratic forces in the greater Horn of Africa region; and (C) impact the capacity of the United States to achieve policy objectives in Somalia, particularly to degrade and ultimately defeat the terrorist threat posed by Al-Shabaab, the Islamic State in Somalia (the Somalia-based Islamic State affiliate), and other terrorist groups operating in Somalia; (7) the extent to which an improved relationship with Somaliland could-- (A) support United States policy focused on the Red Sea corridor, the Indo-Pacific region, and the Horn of Africa; (B) improve cooperation on counterterrorism and intelligence sharing; (C) enable cooperation on counter-trafficking, including the trafficking of humans, wildlife, weapons, and illicit goods; and (D) support trade and development, including how Somaliland could benefit from Prosper Africa and other regional trade initiatives. (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. SEC. 6. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state. Calendar No. 405 117th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3861 _______________________________________________________________________

Somaliland Partnership Act

A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state.

Somaliland Partnership Act Somaliland Partnership Act

Sen. Risch, James E.

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This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on U.S. assistance to Somaliland. The State Department must also report to Congress on the feasibility of establishing a U.S.-Somaliland partnership, including opportunities for collaboration on regional security issues. For the purposes of this bill, Somaliland is the territory within Somalia that has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 2. 3. DEFINED TERM. 4. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND. 5. FEASIBILITY STUDY. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit a classified report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of the feasibility study required under subsection (b), including an assessment of the extent to which-- (1) opportunities exist for the United States to support the training of Somaliland's security sector actors with a specific focus on counterterrorism and border and maritime security; (2) Somaliland's security forces were implicated, if any, in gross violations of human rights during the 3-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) the United States has provided or discussed with officials of Somaliland the provision of training to security forces, including-- (A) where such training has occurred; (B) the extent to which Somaliland security forces have demonstrated the ability to absorb previous training; and (C) the ability of Somaliland security forces to maintain and appropriately utilize such training, as applicable; (4) a United States diplomatic and security engagement partnership with Somaliland would have a strategic impact, including by protecting the United States and allied maritime interests in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and at Somaliland's Port of Berbera; (5) Somaliland could-- (A) serve as a maritime gateway in East Africa for the United States and its allies; and (B) counter Iran's presence in the Gulf of Aden and China's growing regional military presence; (6) a United States security and defense partnership could-- (A) bolster cooperation between Somaliland and Taiwan; (B) stabilize this semi-autonomous region of Somalia further as a democratic counterweight to anti- democratic forces in the greater Horn of Africa region; and (C) impact the capacity of the United States to achieve policy objectives in Somalia, particularly to degrade and ultimately defeat the terrorist threat posed by Al-Shabaab, the Islamic State in Somalia (the Somalia-based Islamic State affiliate), and other terrorist groups operating in Somalia; (7) the extent to which an improved relationship with Somaliland could-- (A) support United States policy focused on the Red Sea corridor, the Indo-Pacific region, and the Horn of Africa; (B) improve cooperation on counterterrorism and intelligence sharing; (C) enable cooperation on counter-trafficking, including the trafficking of humans, wildlife, weapons, and illicit goods; and (D) support trade and development, including how Somaliland could benefit from Prosper Africa and other regional trade initiatives. (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 2. 3. DEFINED TERM. 4. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND. 5. FEASIBILITY STUDY.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. 3. DEFINED TERM. 4. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND. 5. FEASIBILITY STUDY. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit a classified report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of the feasibility study required under subsection (b), including an assessment of the extent to which-- (1) opportunities exist for the United States to support the training of Somaliland's security sector actors with a specific focus on counterterrorism and border and maritime security; (2) Somaliland's security forces were implicated, if any, in gross violations of human rights during the 3-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) the United States has provided or discussed with officials of Somaliland the provision of training to security forces, including-- (A) where such training has occurred; (B) the extent to which Somaliland security forces have demonstrated the ability to absorb previous training; and (C) the ability of Somaliland security forces to maintain and appropriately utilize such training, as applicable; (4) a United States diplomatic and security engagement partnership with Somaliland would have a strategic impact, including by protecting the United States and allied maritime interests in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and at Somaliland's Port of Berbera; (5) Somaliland could-- (A) serve as a maritime gateway in East Africa for the United States and its allies; and (B) counter Iran's presence in the Gulf of Aden and China's growing regional military presence; (6) a United States security and defense partnership could-- (A) bolster cooperation between Somaliland and Taiwan; (B) stabilize this semi-autonomous region of Somalia further as a democratic counterweight to anti- democratic forces in the greater Horn of Africa region; and (C) impact the capacity of the United States to achieve policy objectives in Somalia, particularly to degrade and ultimately defeat the terrorist threat posed by Al-Shabaab, the Islamic State in Somalia (the Somalia-based Islamic State affiliate), and other terrorist groups operating in Somalia; (7) the extent to which an improved relationship with Somaliland could-- (A) support United States policy focused on the Red Sea corridor, the Indo-Pacific region, and the Horn of Africa; (B) improve cooperation on counterterrorism and intelligence sharing; (C) enable cooperation on counter-trafficking, including the trafficking of humans, wildlife, weapons, and illicit goods; and (D) support trade and development, including how Somaliland could benefit from Prosper Africa and other regional trade initiatives. (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. 3. DEFINED TERM. In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that-- (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic; (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. 4. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, and annually thereafter until the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that, with respect to the most recently concluded 12-month period-- (A) describes United States foreign assistance to Somaliland, including-- (i) the value of such assistance (in United States dollars); (ii) the source from which such assistance was funded; (iii) the names of the programs through which such assistance was administered; (iv) the implementing partners through which such assistance was provided; (v) the sponsoring bureau of the United States Government; and (vi) if the assistance broadly targeted the Federal Republic of Somalia, the portion of such assistance that was-- (I) explicitly intended to support Somaliland; and (II) ultimately employed in Somaliland; (B) details the staffing and responsibilities of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development supporting foreign assistance, relations, consular services, and security initiatives in Somaliland, including the location of such personnel (duty station) and their corresponding bureau; (C) provides-- (i) a detailed account of travel to Somaliland by employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development, if any, including the position, duty station, and trip purpose for each such trip; or (ii) the justification for not traveling to Somaliland if no such personnel traveled during the reporting period; (D) describes consular services provided by the Department of State for the residents of Somaliland; (E) discusses the Department of State's Travel Advisory for Somalia related to the region of Somaliland; and (F) if the Travel Advisory for all or part of Somaliland is identical to the Travel Advisory for other regions of Somalia, justifies such ranking based on a security assessment of the region of Somaliland. 5. FEASIBILITY STUDY. (c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall submit a classified report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of the feasibility study required under subsection (b), including an assessment of the extent to which-- (1) opportunities exist for the United States to support the training of Somaliland's security sector actors with a specific focus on counterterrorism and border and maritime security; (2) Somaliland's security forces were implicated, if any, in gross violations of human rights during the 3-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this Act; (3) the United States has provided or discussed with officials of Somaliland the provision of training to security forces, including-- (A) where such training has occurred; (B) the extent to which Somaliland security forces have demonstrated the ability to absorb previous training; and (C) the ability of Somaliland security forces to maintain and appropriately utilize such training, as applicable; (4) a United States diplomatic and security engagement partnership with Somaliland would have a strategic impact, including by protecting the United States and allied maritime interests in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and at Somaliland's Port of Berbera; (5) Somaliland could-- (A) serve as a maritime gateway in East Africa for the United States and its allies; and (B) counter Iran's presence in the Gulf of Aden and China's growing regional military presence; (6) a United States security and defense partnership could-- (A) bolster cooperation between Somaliland and Taiwan; (B) stabilize this semi-autonomous region of Somalia further as a democratic counterweight to anti- democratic forces in the greater Horn of Africa region; and (C) impact the capacity of the United States to achieve policy objectives in Somalia, particularly to degrade and ultimately defeat the terrorist threat posed by Al-Shabaab, the Islamic State in Somalia (the Somalia-based Islamic State affiliate), and other terrorist groups operating in Somalia; (7) the extent to which an improved relationship with Somaliland could-- (A) support United States policy focused on the Red Sea corridor, the Indo-Pacific region, and the Horn of Africa; (B) improve cooperation on counterterrorism and intelligence sharing; (C) enable cooperation on counter-trafficking, including the trafficking of humans, wildlife, weapons, and illicit goods; and (D) support trade and development, including how Somaliland could benefit from Prosper Africa and other regional trade initiatives. (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. Calendar No.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''. In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that-- (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic; (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND. ( (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. ( (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. ( (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. ( (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''. In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that-- (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic; (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND. ( (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. ( (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. ( (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''. In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that-- (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic; (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND. ( (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. ( (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. ( (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''. In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that-- (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic; (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND. ( (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. ( (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. ( (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports to Congress on the assistance provided to Somaliland and to conduct a feasibility study, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, on establishing a security partnership with Somaliland, without recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1. DEFINED TERM.</DELETED> <DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic;</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and</DELETED> <DELETED> (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.</DELETED> <DELETED> Nothing in this Act, including the reporting requirement under section 4 and the conduct of the feasibility study under section 5, may be construed to convey United States recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.</DELETED> SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the ``Somaliland Partnership Act''. In this Act, the term ``Somaliland'' means the territory that-- (1) received its independence from the United Kingdom on June 26, 1960, before the creation of the Somali Republic; (2) has been a self-declared independent and sovereign state since 1991 that is not internationally recognized; and (3) exists as a semi-autonomous region of the Federal Republic of Somalia. REPORT ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SOMALILAND. ( (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. a) Defined Term.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; (2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; (3) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. ( (d) Form.--The report required under subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

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