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S.4404

Armed Forces and National Security

Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022 or the HARD ROCK Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the National Defense Stockpile Manager (the Department of Defense) to take certain actions to address industrial base shortfalls.

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS. (a) Modification of Acquisition Authority.--Section 5 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``under the authority of paragraph (3) or'' after ``Except for acquisitions made''; and (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``for such acquisition'' and inserting ``for any acquisition of materials under this Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``any such transaction'' and inserting ``any transaction''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Using funds available in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established under section 9, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical under section 3(a) without regard to the requirement of the first sentence of paragraph (1) if the Stockpile Manager determines there is a shortfall of such materials in the stockpile.''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. (b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. (c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are-- ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.''. SEC. 3. INCREASED THRESHOLD FOR ACTIONS TO REMEDY CERTAIN DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL BASE SHORTFALLS. Section 303(a)(6) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4533(a)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``If the taking'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--If the taking''; (B) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``the amount specified in clause (ii)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Amount specified.--The amount specified in this clause is-- ``(I) except as provided in subclause (II), $50,000,000; and ``(II) in the case of a domestic industrial base shortfall relating to an industrial resource described in clause (iii), $350,000,000. ``(iii) Industrial resources described.--An industrial resource described in this clause is any of the following: ``(I) A material determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2). ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))).''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. SEC. 4. REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. (a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the following: (1) The implications of modifying the term ``domestic source'' for purposes of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) to ``domestic and allied source'' and including business concerns in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in the definition of that term. (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Congressional defense committees.--The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. (2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. (3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3). <all>

HARD ROCK Act of 2022

A bill to authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes.

HARD ROCK Act of 2022 Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022

Sen. Ernst, Joni

R

IA

This bill authorizes the National Defense Stockpile Manager (the Department of Defense) to take certain actions to address industrial base shortfalls.

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS. 98d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``under the authority of paragraph (3) or'' after ``Except for acquisitions made''; and (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``for such acquisition'' and inserting ``for any acquisition of materials under this Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``any such transaction'' and inserting ``any transaction''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Using funds available in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established under section 9, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical under section 3(a) without regard to the requirement of the first sentence of paragraph (1) if the Stockpile Manager determines there is a shortfall of such materials in the stockpile. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. (c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are-- ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.''. 3. 4533(a)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``If the taking'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--If the taking''; (B) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``the amount specified in clause (ii)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Amount specified.--The amount specified in this clause is-- ``(I) except as provided in subclause (II), $50,000,000; and ``(II) in the case of a domestic industrial base shortfall relating to an industrial resource described in clause (iii), $350,000,000. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). SEC. 4. REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. 4501 et seq.) to ``domestic and allied source'' and including business concerns in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in the definition of that term. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Congressional defense committees.--The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. (c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are-- ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.''. 3. 4533(a)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``If the taking'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--If the taking''; (B) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``the amount specified in clause (ii)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Amount specified.--The amount specified in this clause is-- ``(I) except as provided in subclause (II), $50,000,000; and ``(II) in the case of a domestic industrial base shortfall relating to an industrial resource described in clause (iii), $350,000,000. 1606(a))). SEC. 4. REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. 4501 et seq.) (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Congressional defense committees.--The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS. 98d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``under the authority of paragraph (3) or'' after ``Except for acquisitions made''; and (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``for such acquisition'' and inserting ``for any acquisition of materials under this Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``any such transaction'' and inserting ``any transaction''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Using funds available in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established under section 9, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical under section 3(a) without regard to the requirement of the first sentence of paragraph (1) if the Stockpile Manager determines there is a shortfall of such materials in the stockpile. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. (c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are-- ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.''. 3. 4533(a)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``If the taking'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--If the taking''; (B) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``the amount specified in clause (ii)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Amount specified.--The amount specified in this clause is-- ``(I) except as provided in subclause (II), $50,000,000; and ``(II) in the case of a domestic industrial base shortfall relating to an industrial resource described in clause (iii), $350,000,000. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. SEC. 4. REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. (a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. 4501 et seq.) to ``domestic and allied source'' and including business concerns in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in the definition of that term. (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Congressional defense committees.--The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. 2. AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TO ADDRESS SHORTFALLS. (a) Modification of Acquisition Authority.--Section 5 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98d) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) in the first sentence, by inserting ``under the authority of paragraph (3) or'' after ``Except for acquisitions made''; and (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``for such acquisition'' and inserting ``for any acquisition of materials under this Act''; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``any such transaction'' and inserting ``any transaction''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Using funds available in the National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established under section 9, the National Defense Stockpile Manager may acquire materials determined to be strategic and critical under section 3(a) without regard to the requirement of the first sentence of paragraph (1) if the Stockpile Manager determines there is a shortfall of such materials in the stockpile. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. (b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. (c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are-- ``(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and ``(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives.''. 3. INCREASED THRESHOLD FOR ACTIONS TO REMEDY CERTAIN DOMESTIC INDUSTRIAL BASE SHORTFALLS. Section 303(a)(6) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4533(a)(6)) is amended-- (1) in subparagraph (B)-- (A) by striking ``If the taking'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--If the taking''; (B) by striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``the amount specified in clause (ii)''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Amount specified.--The amount specified in this clause is-- ``(I) except as provided in subclause (II), $50,000,000; and ``(II) in the case of a domestic industrial base shortfall relating to an industrial resource described in clause (iii), $350,000,000. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. SEC. 4. REPORT ON MODIFICATIONS TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRIAL BASE. (a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the following: (1) The implications of modifying the term ``domestic source'' for purposes of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) to ``domestic and allied source'' and including business concerns in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia in the definition of that term. (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Congressional defense committees.--The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. (2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. ( c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(iii) Industrial resources described.--An industrial resource described in this clause is any of the following: ``(I) A material determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2). ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. ( (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. ( 2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. (

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. ( 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. 3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. ( 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. 3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. ( c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(iii) Industrial resources described.--An industrial resource described in this clause is any of the following: ``(I) A material determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2). ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. ( (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. ( 2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. (

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. ( 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. 3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. ( c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(iii) Industrial resources described.--An industrial resource described in this clause is any of the following: ``(I) A material determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2). ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. ( (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. ( 2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. (

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. ( 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. 3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Homeland Acceleration of Recovering Deposits and Renewing Onshore Critical Keystones Act of 2022'' or the ``HARD ROCK Act of 2022''. ''; and (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``to carry out the purposes for which appropriated for a period of two fiscal years, if so provided in the appropriations Acts'' and inserting ``until expended, unless otherwise provided in appropriations Acts''. ( c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(iii) Industrial resources described.--An industrial resource described in this clause is any of the following: ``(I) A material determined to be a strategic and critical material under section 3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)) with respect to which the National Defense Stockpile has a shortfall of more than $100,000,000, as demonstrated by the most recent report required by section 11 of that Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2). ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. a) In General.--Not later than December 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the benefits and risks of potential legislative proposals to increase the availability of strategic and critical materials that are, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, sourced primarily from the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation. ( (2) The benefits of facilitating more effective integration of the national technology and industrial base with the technology and industrial bases of countries that are allies or partners of the United States with respect to technology transfer, socioeconomic procurement requirements, and export controls. ( 2) National technology and industrial base.--The term ``national technology and industrial base'' has the meaning given that term in section 4801 of title 10, United States Code. (

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. b) Clarification That Stockpile May Not Be Used for Budgetary Purposes.--Section 2(c) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98(c)) is amended by striking ``is not to be used'' and inserting ``shall not be used''. ( 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''. 3) Strategic and critical materials.--The term ``strategic and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-3).

To authorize certain actions to address domestic industrial base shortfalls, and for other purposes. c) Annual Briefings.--Section 11 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-2) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) Not later than 30 days after submitting a report required by subsection (a), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall brief the committees specified in paragraph (2) on the state of the stockpile and the acquisitions intended to be made within the next fiscal year. ``(II) Any industrial resource necessary for the production, separation, or processing of a critical mineral (as defined in section 7002(a) of the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(a))). ''; and (2) by amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows: ``(C) Limitation.--If entering into an obligation under this section to correct an industrial resource shortfall would cause the aggregate outstanding amount of all such obligations for such industrial resource shortfall to exceed $50,000,000, no such obligation may be entered until the President provides a briefing to Congress on the nature of the shortfall and the action or actions necessary to mitigate the shortfall.''.

S.3656

Health

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of germline mutation testing for individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or suspected history of hereditary cancer, as well as for associated coverage of risk-reducing surgeries and screenings.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. HEREDITARY CANCER GENETIC TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION OR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HISTORY SUSPICIOUS FOR HEREDITARY CANCER. (a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(lll) Germline Mutation Testing.--The term `germline mutation testing' means genetic testing for germline mutations that is in accordance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines specifically addressing genetic testing, screening, and management of individuals with inherited mutations associated with increased cancer risk that-- ``(1) have been developed by a nationally recognized oncology professional organization, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, or any other oncology professional organization specified by a medicare administrative contractor with a contract under section 1874A; and ``(2) in the case of conflicting guidelines developed by more than one nationally recognized oncology professional organization, the least restrictive of such guidelines, as determined by such a medicare administrative contractor.''. (b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREVENTIVE SURGERIES. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. COVERAGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y), as amended by section 3, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(q) Coverage of Evidence-Based Screenings for Individuals With a Hereditary Cancer Gene Mutation.--In the case of an individual who is determined pursuant to genetic testing to have a hereditary cancer (germline) gene mutation, the Secretary shall increase any frequency limitations (or other limitations on coverage otherwise applicable under this title) for any evidence-based screenings furnished to such individual, to be in compliance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), or as determined appropriate by the Secretary, but not less frequently than on an annual basis. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. (b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer.

Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa

R

AK

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of germline mutation testing for individuals with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or suspected history of hereditary cancer, as well as for associated coverage of risk-reducing surgeries and screenings.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022''. 2. HEREDITARY CANCER GENETIC TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION OR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HISTORY SUSPICIOUS FOR HEREDITARY CANCER. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(lll) Germline Mutation Testing.--The term `germline mutation testing' means genetic testing for germline mutations that is in accordance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines specifically addressing genetic testing, screening, and management of individuals with inherited mutations associated with increased cancer risk that-- ``(1) have been developed by a nationally recognized oncology professional organization, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, or any other oncology professional organization specified by a medicare administrative contractor with a contract under section 1874A; and ``(2) in the case of conflicting guidelines developed by more than one nationally recognized oncology professional organization, the least restrictive of such guidelines, as determined by such a medicare administrative contractor.''. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREVENTIVE SURGERIES. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. COVERAGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022''. 2. HEREDITARY CANCER GENETIC TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION OR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HISTORY SUSPICIOUS FOR HEREDITARY CANCER. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(lll) Germline Mutation Testing.--The term `germline mutation testing' means genetic testing for germline mutations that is in accordance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines specifically addressing genetic testing, screening, and management of individuals with inherited mutations associated with increased cancer risk that-- ``(1) have been developed by a nationally recognized oncology professional organization, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, or any other oncology professional organization specified by a medicare administrative contractor with a contract under section 1874A; and ``(2) in the case of conflicting guidelines developed by more than one nationally recognized oncology professional organization, the least restrictive of such guidelines, as determined by such a medicare administrative contractor.''. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREVENTIVE SURGERIES. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. COVERAGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022''. 2. HEREDITARY CANCER GENETIC TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION OR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HISTORY SUSPICIOUS FOR HEREDITARY CANCER. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(lll) Germline Mutation Testing.--The term `germline mutation testing' means genetic testing for germline mutations that is in accordance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines specifically addressing genetic testing, screening, and management of individuals with inherited mutations associated with increased cancer risk that-- ``(1) have been developed by a nationally recognized oncology professional organization, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, or any other oncology professional organization specified by a medicare administrative contractor with a contract under section 1874A; and ``(2) in the case of conflicting guidelines developed by more than one nationally recognized oncology professional organization, the least restrictive of such guidelines, as determined by such a medicare administrative contractor.''. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREVENTIVE SURGERIES. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. COVERAGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y), as amended by section 3, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(q) Coverage of Evidence-Based Screenings for Individuals With a Hereditary Cancer Gene Mutation.--In the case of an individual who is determined pursuant to genetic testing to have a hereditary cancer (germline) gene mutation, the Secretary shall increase any frequency limitations (or other limitations on coverage otherwise applicable under this title) for any evidence-based screenings furnished to such individual, to be in compliance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), or as determined appropriate by the Secretary, but not less frequently than on an annual basis. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. (b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. HEREDITARY CANCER GENETIC TESTING OF INDIVIDUALS WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION OR PERSONAL OR FAMILY HISTORY SUSPICIOUS FOR HEREDITARY CANCER. (a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(lll) Germline Mutation Testing.--The term `germline mutation testing' means genetic testing for germline mutations that is in accordance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines specifically addressing genetic testing, screening, and management of individuals with inherited mutations associated with increased cancer risk that-- ``(1) have been developed by a nationally recognized oncology professional organization, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, or any other oncology professional organization specified by a medicare administrative contractor with a contract under section 1874A; and ``(2) in the case of conflicting guidelines developed by more than one nationally recognized oncology professional organization, the least restrictive of such guidelines, as determined by such a medicare administrative contractor.''. (b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 3. COVERAGE OF CERTAIN PREVENTIVE SURGERIES. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 4. COVERAGE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SCREENINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HEREDITARY CANCER GENE MUTATION. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y), as amended by section 3, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(q) Coverage of Evidence-Based Screenings for Individuals With a Hereditary Cancer Gene Mutation.--In the case of an individual who is determined pursuant to genetic testing to have a hereditary cancer (germline) gene mutation, the Secretary shall increase any frequency limitations (or other limitations on coverage otherwise applicable under this title) for any evidence-based screenings furnished to such individual, to be in compliance with evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), or as determined appropriate by the Secretary, but not less frequently than on an annual basis. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. (b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. (a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. For the purposes of this subsection, evidence-based screenings shall include screening mammography, breast screening MRI, colonoscopy, PSA testing, and any additional evidence-based screening modalities appropriate for high-risk individuals as recommended by such guidelines.''. ( b) Conforming Amendment for Screening Mammography.--Section 1834(c)(2)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. a) Coverage.--Section 1861 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x) is amended-- (1) in subsection (s)(2)-- (A) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (GG); (B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'' at the end of subparagraph (HH); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (HH) the following new subparagraph: ``(II) in the case of an individual with a personal or family history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation or a personal or family history suspicious for hereditary cancer, germline mutation testing. ''; 1395m(c)(2)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (B) and section 1862(q)''. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with a history of a hereditary cancer gene mutation in a blood relative or a personal or ancestral history suspicious for hereditary cancer, and to provide coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries that would reduce the risk for individuals with a germline (inherited) mutation associated with a high risk of developing a preventable cancer. b) Frequency.--Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (O); (2) by adding ``and'' at the end of subparagraph (P); and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: ``(Q) in the case of germline mutation testing as defined in section 1861(lll), which is performed more than once with respect to an individual described in such section;''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to testing furnished on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( a) In General.--Section 1862 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(p) Coverage of Certain Risk-Reducing Surgeries.--In the case of an individual described in section 1861(s)(2)(II) for whom, based on evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines described in section 1861(lll), surgery would reduce the risk of developing cancer, such risk-reducing surgery shall be considered reasonable and necessary for treatment of illness under subsection (a)(1)(A).''. (

H.R.7419

Crime and Law Enforcement

Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 This bill reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2028 and otherwise revises grants for local and regional children's advocacy centers (CACs). CACs coordinate a multidisciplinary response to child abuse.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 211 (34 U.S.C. 20301)-- (A) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking ``3,300,000'' and inserting ``3,400,000''; and (ii) by striking ``, and drug abuse is associated with a significant portion of these''; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (8) as paragraphs (4) through (9), respectively; (C) by inserting afer paragraph (2) the following: ``(3) a key to a child victim healing from abuse is access to supportive and healthy families and communities;''; and (D) in paragraph (9)(B), as so redesignated, by inserting ``, and operations of centers'' before the period at the end; (2) in section 212 (34 U.S.C. 20302)-- (A) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``coordinated team'' before ``response''; and (B) in paragraph (8), by inserting ``organizational capacity'' before ``support''; (3) in section 213 (34 U.S.C. 20303)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the heading, by inserting ``and Maintenance'' after ``Establishment''; (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; and (II) by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``and victim advocates'' and inserting ``victim advocates, multidisciplinary team leadership, and children's advocacy center staff''; and (II) by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); (v) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) provide technical assistance, training, coordination, and organizational capacity support for State chapters; and''; and (vi) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking ``and oversight to'' and inserting ``organizational capacity support, and oversight of''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; and (II) in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking ``and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing'' and inserting ``training and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing and maintaining''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (ii), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (bb) in clause (iii), by striking ``of, assessment of, and intervention in'' and inserting ``and intervention in child''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``centers and interested communities'' and inserting ``centers, interested communities, and chapters''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``evaluation, intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling'' and inserting ``investigation and intervention in child abuse''; and (II) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``judicial handling of child abuse and neglect'' and inserting ``multidisciplinary response to child abuse''; (ii) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by striking ``so that communities can establish multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse'' and inserting ``and chapters so that communities can establish and maintain multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and chapters can establish and maintain children's advocacy centers in their State''; (iii) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (I) in clause (iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (II) in by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and (III) by inserting after clause (iii) the following: ``(iv) best result in supporting chapters in each State; and''; and (iv) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``under this Act'' after ``recipients''; (4) in section 214 (34 U.S.C. 20304)-- (A) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall make grants to-- ``(1) establish and maintain a network of care for child abuse victims where investigation, prosecutions, and interventions are continually occurring and coordinating activities within local children's advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; ``(2) develop, enhance, and coordinate multidisciplinary child abuse investigations, intervention, and prosecution activities; ``(3) promote the effective delivery of the evidence-based, trauma-informed Children's Advocacy Center Model and the multidisciplinary response to child abuse; and ``(4) develop and disseminate practice standards for care and best practices in programmatic evaluation, and support State chapter organizational capacity and local children's advocacy center organizational capacity and operations in order to meet such practice standards and best practices.''; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(H) Designation of a director for the children's advocacy center. ``(I) Designation of a multidisciplinary team coordinator. ``(J) Assignment of a volunteer or staff advocate to each child in order to assist the child and, when appropriate, the child's family, throughout each step of intervention and judicial proceedings. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ``(L) Such other criteria as the Administrator shall establish by regulation.''; and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy.''; (5) in section 214A (34 U.S.C. 20305)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``attorneys and other allied'' and inserting ``prosecutors and other attorneys and allied''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) a significant connection to prosecutors who handle child abuse cases in State courts, such as a membership organization or support service providers; and''; and (6) by striking section 214B (34 U.S.C. 20306) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''. <all>

Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes.

Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022

Rep. Costa, Jim

D

CA

This bill reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2028 and otherwise revises grants for local and regional children's advocacy centers (CACs). CACs coordinate a multidisciplinary response to child abuse.

SHORT TITLE. 2. IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.) 20303)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the heading, by inserting ``and Maintenance'' after ``Establishment''; (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; and (II) by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``and victim advocates'' and inserting ``victim advocates, multidisciplinary team leadership, and children's advocacy center staff''; and (II) by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); (v) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) provide technical assistance, training, coordination, and organizational capacity support for State chapters; and''; and (vi) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking ``and oversight to'' and inserting ``organizational capacity support, and oversight of''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; and (II) in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking ``and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing'' and inserting ``training and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing and maintaining''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (ii), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (bb) in clause (iii), by striking ``of, assessment of, and intervention in'' and inserting ``and intervention in child''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``centers and interested communities'' and inserting ``centers, interested communities, and chapters''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``evaluation, intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling'' and inserting ``investigation and intervention in child abuse''; and (II) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``judicial handling of child abuse and neglect'' and inserting ``multidisciplinary response to child abuse''; (ii) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by striking ``so that communities can establish multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse'' and inserting ``and chapters so that communities can establish and maintain multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and chapters can establish and maintain children's advocacy centers in their State''; (iii) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (I) in clause (iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (II) in by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and (III) by inserting after clause (iii) the following: ``(iv) best result in supporting chapters in each State; and''; and (iv) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``under this Act'' after ``recipients''; (4) in section 214 (34 U.S.C. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(L) Such other criteria as the Administrator shall establish by regulation. 20306) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 214B. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

2. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20306) and inserting the following: ``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. IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.) 20303)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the heading, by inserting ``and Maintenance'' after ``Establishment''; (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; and (II) by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``and victim advocates'' and inserting ``victim advocates, multidisciplinary team leadership, and children's advocacy center staff''; and (II) by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); (v) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) provide technical assistance, training, coordination, and organizational capacity support for State chapters; and''; and (vi) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking ``and oversight to'' and inserting ``organizational capacity support, and oversight of''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; and (II) in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking ``and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing'' and inserting ``training and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing and maintaining''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (ii), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (bb) in clause (iii), by striking ``of, assessment of, and intervention in'' and inserting ``and intervention in child''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``centers and interested communities'' and inserting ``centers, interested communities, and chapters''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``evaluation, intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling'' and inserting ``investigation and intervention in child abuse''; and (II) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``judicial handling of child abuse and neglect'' and inserting ``multidisciplinary response to child abuse''; (ii) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by striking ``so that communities can establish multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse'' and inserting ``and chapters so that communities can establish and maintain multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and chapters can establish and maintain children's advocacy centers in their State''; (iii) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (I) in clause (iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (II) in by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and (III) by inserting after clause (iii) the following: ``(iv) best result in supporting chapters in each State; and''; and (iv) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``under this Act'' after ``recipients''; (4) in section 214 (34 U.S.C. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(I) Designation of a multidisciplinary team coordinator. ``(J) Assignment of a volunteer or staff advocate to each child in order to assist the child and, when appropriate, the child's family, throughout each step of intervention and judicial proceedings. ``(L) Such other criteria as the Administrator shall establish by regulation. ''; and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. 20306) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. IMPROVING INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE CASES. The Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.) 20303)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in the heading, by inserting ``and Maintenance'' after ``Establishment''; (ii) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; and (II) by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; (iii) in paragraph (3)-- (I) by striking ``and victim advocates'' and inserting ``victim advocates, multidisciplinary team leadership, and children's advocacy center staff''; and (II) by striking ``and'' at the end; (iv) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); (v) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) provide technical assistance, training, coordination, and organizational capacity support for State chapters; and''; and (vi) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking ``and oversight to'' and inserting ``organizational capacity support, and oversight of''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``and maintain'' after ``establish''; and (II) in the matter following subparagraph (B), by striking ``and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing'' and inserting ``training and technical assistance to aid communities in establishing and maintaining''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (A)-- (aa) in clause (ii), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (bb) in clause (iii), by striking ``of, assessment of, and intervention in'' and inserting ``and intervention in child''; and (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``centers and interested communities'' and inserting ``centers, interested communities, and chapters''; and (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (2)-- (I) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``evaluation, intervention, evidence gathering, and counseling'' and inserting ``investigation and intervention in child abuse''; and (II) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``judicial handling of child abuse and neglect'' and inserting ``multidisciplinary response to child abuse''; (ii) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by striking ``so that communities can establish multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse'' and inserting ``and chapters so that communities can establish and maintain multidisciplinary programs that respond to child abuse and chapters can establish and maintain children's advocacy centers in their State''; (iii) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (I) in clause (iii), by striking ``and'' at the end; (II) in by redesignating clause (iv) as clause (v); and (III) by inserting after clause (iii) the following: ``(iv) best result in supporting chapters in each State; and''; and (iv) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``under this Act'' after ``recipients''; (4) in section 214 (34 U.S.C. 20304)-- (A) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following: ``(a) In General.--The Administrator shall make grants to-- ``(1) establish and maintain a network of care for child abuse victims where investigation, prosecutions, and interventions are continually occurring and coordinating activities within local children's advocacy centers and multidisciplinary teams; ``(2) develop, enhance, and coordinate multidisciplinary child abuse investigations, intervention, and prosecution activities; ``(3) promote the effective delivery of the evidence-based, trauma-informed Children's Advocacy Center Model and the multidisciplinary response to child abuse; and ``(4) develop and disseminate practice standards for care and best practices in programmatic evaluation, and support State chapter organizational capacity and local children's advocacy center organizational capacity and operations in order to meet such practice standards and best practices. ''; (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(I) Designation of a multidisciplinary team coordinator. ``(J) Assignment of a volunteer or staff advocate to each child in order to assist the child and, when appropriate, the child's family, throughout each step of intervention and judicial proceedings. ``(L) Such other criteria as the Administrator shall establish by regulation. ''; and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. 20305)-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``attorneys and other allied'' and inserting ``prosecutors and other attorneys and allied''; and (ii) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting ``Center'' after ``Advocacy''; and (B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(A) a significant connection to prosecutors who handle child abuse cases in State courts, such as a membership organization or support service providers; and''; and (6) by striking section 214B (34 U.S.C. 20306) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ''; (

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ''; (

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ''; (

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ''; (

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. ``(K) Coordination with State chapters to assist and provide oversight, and organizational capacity that supports local children's advocacy centers, multidisciplinary teams, and communities working to implement a multidisciplinary response to child abuse in the provision of evidence-informed initiatives, including mental health counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. and (D) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: ``(f) Grants to State Chapters for Assistance to Local Children's Advocacy Centers.--In awarding grants under this section, the Administrator shall ensure that a portion of the grants is distributed to State chapters to enable State chapters to provide oversight, training, and technical assistance to local centers on evidence- informed initiatives including mental health, counseling, forensic interviewing, multidisciplinary team coordination, and victim advocacy. ''; (

To reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022''. B) in subsection (b), by striking ``, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Victims of Crime,''; (C) in subsection (c)(2)-- (i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``to the greatest extent practicable, but in no case later than 72 hours,'' after ``hours''; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (D) through (I) and inserting the following: ``(D) Forensic interviews of child victims by trained personnel that are used by law enforcement, health, and child protective service agencies to interview suspected abuse victims about allegations of abuse. ``(E) Provision of needed follow up services such as medical care, mental healthcare, and victims advocacy services. ``(F) A requirement that, to the extent practicable, all interviews and meetings with a child victim occur at the children's advocacy center or an agency with which there is a linkage agreement regarding the delivery of multidisciplinary child abuse investigation, prosecution, and intervention services. ``(G) Coordination of each step of the investigation process to eliminate duplicative forensic interviews with a child victim. 214B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ``There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections 213, 214, and 214A, $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2028.''.

H.R.2692

Government Operations and Politics

Ban Corporate PACs Act This bill prohibits for-profit corporations from establishing or operating a separate segregated political fund (commonly known as a political action committee or PAC). Existing funds must terminate not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Corporate PACs Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITING AUTHORITY OF CORPORATIONS TO ESTABLISH OR OPERATE SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUNDS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. (a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. (2) Definition.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) For purposes of this section, the term `nonprofit corporation' means a corporation described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, other than a corporation which is ineligible to be exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code if it establishes a separate segregated fund under this subsection.''. (b) Permitting Solicitation of Contributions Only From Executive and Administrative Personnel.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking ``its stockholders and their families and''; (2) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (A) by striking ``a corporation'' the first place it appears and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''; (B) by striking ``any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``any executive or administrative personnel''; and (C) by striking ``stockholders, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``executive or administrative personnel''; (3) in paragraph (4)(D)-- (A) by striking ``stockholders and''; (B) by striking ``such stockholders or personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (C) by striking ``such stockholders and personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``stockholders and''. (c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION FOR EXISTING FUNDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Ban Corporate PACs Act

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes.

Ban Corporate PACs Act

Rep. Harder, Josh

D

CA

This bill prohibits for-profit corporations from establishing or operating a separate segregated political fund (commonly known as a political action committee or PAC). Existing funds must terminate not later than one year after the date of enactment of this bill.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Corporate PACs Act''. LIMITING AUTHORITY OF CORPORATIONS TO ESTABLISH OR OPERATE SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUNDS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. (a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. (2) Definition.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) For purposes of this section, the term `nonprofit corporation' means a corporation described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, other than a corporation which is ineligible to be exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code if it establishes a separate segregated fund under this subsection.''. (b) Permitting Solicitation of Contributions Only From Executive and Administrative Personnel.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking ``its stockholders and their families and''; (2) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (A) by striking ``a corporation'' the first place it appears and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''; (B) by striking ``any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``any executive or administrative personnel''; and (C) by striking ``stockholders, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``executive or administrative personnel''; (3) in paragraph (4)(D)-- (A) by striking ``stockholders and''; (B) by striking ``such stockholders or personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (C) by striking ``such stockholders and personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``stockholders and''. (c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. SEC. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION FOR EXISTING FUNDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Corporate PACs Act''. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. (2) Definition.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) For purposes of this section, the term `nonprofit corporation' means a corporation described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, other than a corporation which is ineligible to be exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code if it establishes a separate segregated fund under this subsection.''. 30118(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking ``its stockholders and their families and''; (2) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (A) by striking ``a corporation'' the first place it appears and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''; (B) by striking ``any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``any executive or administrative personnel''; and (C) by striking ``stockholders, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``executive or administrative personnel''; (3) in paragraph (4)(D)-- (A) by striking ``stockholders and''; (B) by striking ``such stockholders or personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (C) by striking ``such stockholders and personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``stockholders and''. (c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. SEC. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION FOR EXISTING FUNDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Corporate PACs Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITING AUTHORITY OF CORPORATIONS TO ESTABLISH OR OPERATE SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUNDS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. (a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. (2) Definition.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) For purposes of this section, the term `nonprofit corporation' means a corporation described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, other than a corporation which is ineligible to be exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code if it establishes a separate segregated fund under this subsection.''. (b) Permitting Solicitation of Contributions Only From Executive and Administrative Personnel.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking ``its stockholders and their families and''; (2) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (A) by striking ``a corporation'' the first place it appears and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''; (B) by striking ``any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``any executive or administrative personnel''; and (C) by striking ``stockholders, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``executive or administrative personnel''; (3) in paragraph (4)(D)-- (A) by striking ``stockholders and''; (B) by striking ``such stockholders or personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (C) by striking ``such stockholders and personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``stockholders and''. (c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION FOR EXISTING FUNDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Ban Corporate PACs Act''. SEC. 2. LIMITING AUTHORITY OF CORPORATIONS TO ESTABLISH OR OPERATE SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUNDS FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. (a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. (2) Definition.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(8) For purposes of this section, the term `nonprofit corporation' means a corporation described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code, other than a corporation which is ineligible to be exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code if it establishes a separate segregated fund under this subsection.''. (b) Permitting Solicitation of Contributions Only From Executive and Administrative Personnel.--Section 316(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (4)(A)(i), by striking ``its stockholders and their families and''; (2) in paragraph (4)(B)-- (A) by striking ``a corporation'' the first place it appears and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''; (B) by striking ``any stockholder, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``any executive or administrative personnel''; and (C) by striking ``stockholders, executive or administrative personnel,'' and inserting ``executive or administrative personnel''; (3) in paragraph (4)(D)-- (A) by striking ``stockholders and''; (B) by striking ``such stockholders or personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (C) by striking ``such stockholders and personnel'' and inserting ``such personnel''; and (4) in paragraph (5), by striking ``stockholders and''. (c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION FOR EXISTING FUNDS AND COMMITTEES. (a) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. a) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--Section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) is amended by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. ( c) Treatment of Government Contractors.--Section 317(b) of such Act (52 U.S.C. 30119(b)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``any corporation'' and inserting ``any nonprofit corporation''; and (2) by striking ``a corporation'' and inserting ``a nonprofit corporation''. b) Transition for Existing Funds and Committees.--In the case of a separate segregate fund established and operating under section 316(b)(2)(C) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (52 U.S.C. 30118(b)(2)(C)) as of the date of the enactment of this Act which is not a fund of a nonprofit corporation as defined in section 316(b)(8) of such Act (as added by section 2(a)(2)), the fund shall terminate and disburse its entire balance not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.

H.R.3663

Labor and Employment

Apprenticeships to College Act This bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into an interagency agreement with the Department of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, 2- and 4-year postsecondary, and adult education.

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. SEC. 2. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE CONSORTIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to cooperate with the Secretary of Education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs, the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretary of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education, through the activities described in this section; and (2) submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate, such agreement and any modifications to such agreement. (b) Apprenticeship College Consortium.--In order to support the establishment of a college consortium of postsecondary educational institutions, related instruction providers, sponsors, qualified intermediaries, and employers for the purposes of promoting stronger connections between programs under the national apprenticeship system and participating 2- and 4-year postsecondary educational institutions, the interagency agreement under subsection (a) shall include a description of how the Secretaries will-- (1) support data sharing systems that align education records and records of programs under the national apprenticeship system regarding whether program participants who receive financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 enroll in, or complete, postsecondary coursework while participating in a program under such system; (2) provide guidance on how to align eligible funding from, planning processes for, and the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) with this Act; (3) require all participants of the apprenticeship college consortium to enter into agreements to-- (A) have an articulation agreement with a participating sponsor of an apprenticeship program, which may include a 2- or 4-year postsecondary educational institution; (B) create or expand the awarding and articulation of academic credit for related instruction completed and credentials awarded to program participants as part of a program under the national apprenticeship system; and (C) support the creation or expansion of electronic transcripts for apprenticeship programs and all academic content, including related instruction and on- the-job training; (4) provide technical assistance on eligible uses of financial aid, including the Federal work study program under part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087-51 et seq.), for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system; (5) provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- (A) a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the State or available under the Office of Apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium; (B) information on how to develop an apprenticeship program; (C) information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs; and (D) information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs, as applicable; and (6) support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website, including-- (A) a list of participating members of the consortium, apprenticeship programs provided, credentials awarded with each program, and available apprenticeable occupations; and (B) models of articulation agreements, prior learning assessments, and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes. <all>

Apprenticeships to College Act

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium.

Apprenticeships to College Act

Rep. Harder, Josh

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into an interagency agreement with the Department of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, 2- and 4-year postsecondary, and adult education.

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. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE CONSORTIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to cooperate with the Secretary of Education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs, the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretary of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education, through the activities described in this section; and (2) submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate, such agreement and any modifications to such agreement. (b) Apprenticeship College Consortium.--In order to support the establishment of a college consortium of postsecondary educational institutions, related instruction providers, sponsors, qualified intermediaries, and employers for the purposes of promoting stronger connections between programs under the national apprenticeship system and participating 2- and 4-year postsecondary educational institutions, the interagency agreement under subsection (a) shall include a description of how the Secretaries will-- (1) support data sharing systems that align education records and records of programs under the national apprenticeship system regarding whether program participants who receive financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 enroll in, or complete, postsecondary coursework while participating in a program under such system; (2) provide guidance on how to align eligible funding from, planning processes for, and the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) 1087-51 et seq. ), for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system; (5) provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- (A) a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the State or available under the Office of Apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium; (B) information on how to develop an apprenticeship program; (C) information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs; and (D) information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs, as applicable; and (6) support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website, including-- (A) a list of participating members of the consortium, apprenticeship programs provided, credentials awarded with each program, and available apprenticeable occupations; and (B) models of articulation agreements, prior learning assessments, and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE CONSORTIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to cooperate with the Secretary of Education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs, the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretary of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education, through the activities described in this section; and (2) submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate, such agreement and any modifications to such agreement. 2301 et seq. ), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ), for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system; (5) provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- (A) a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the State or available under the Office of Apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium; (B) information on how to develop an apprenticeship program; (C) information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs; and (D) information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs, as applicable; and (6) support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website, including-- (A) a list of participating members of the consortium, apprenticeship programs provided, credentials awarded with each program, and available apprenticeable occupations; and (B) models of articulation agreements, prior learning assessments, and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes.

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. SEC. 2. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE CONSORTIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to cooperate with the Secretary of Education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs, the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretary of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education, through the activities described in this section; and (2) submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate, such agreement and any modifications to such agreement. (b) Apprenticeship College Consortium.--In order to support the establishment of a college consortium of postsecondary educational institutions, related instruction providers, sponsors, qualified intermediaries, and employers for the purposes of promoting stronger connections between programs under the national apprenticeship system and participating 2- and 4-year postsecondary educational institutions, the interagency agreement under subsection (a) shall include a description of how the Secretaries will-- (1) support data sharing systems that align education records and records of programs under the national apprenticeship system regarding whether program participants who receive financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 enroll in, or complete, postsecondary coursework while participating in a program under such system; (2) provide guidance on how to align eligible funding from, planning processes for, and the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) with this Act; (3) require all participants of the apprenticeship college consortium to enter into agreements to-- (A) have an articulation agreement with a participating sponsor of an apprenticeship program, which may include a 2- or 4-year postsecondary educational institution; (B) create or expand the awarding and articulation of academic credit for related instruction completed and credentials awarded to program participants as part of a program under the national apprenticeship system; and (C) support the creation or expansion of electronic transcripts for apprenticeship programs and all academic content, including related instruction and on- the-job training; (4) provide technical assistance on eligible uses of financial aid, including the Federal work study program under part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087-51 et seq.), for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system; (5) provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- (A) a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the State or available under the Office of Apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium; (B) information on how to develop an apprenticeship program; (C) information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs; and (D) information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs, as applicable; and (6) support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website, including-- (A) a list of participating members of the consortium, apprenticeship programs provided, credentials awarded with each program, and available apprenticeable occupations; and (B) models of articulation agreements, prior learning assessments, and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes. <all>

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. SEC. 2. APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE CONSORTIUM. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, in order to cooperate with the Secretary of Education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs, the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) enter into an interagency agreement with the Secretary of Education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary, postsecondary, and adult education, through the activities described in this section; and (2) submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of Senate, such agreement and any modifications to such agreement. (b) Apprenticeship College Consortium.--In order to support the establishment of a college consortium of postsecondary educational institutions, related instruction providers, sponsors, qualified intermediaries, and employers for the purposes of promoting stronger connections between programs under the national apprenticeship system and participating 2- and 4-year postsecondary educational institutions, the interagency agreement under subsection (a) shall include a description of how the Secretaries will-- (1) support data sharing systems that align education records and records of programs under the national apprenticeship system regarding whether program participants who receive financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 enroll in, or complete, postsecondary coursework while participating in a program under such system; (2) provide guidance on how to align eligible funding from, planning processes for, and the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) with this Act; (3) require all participants of the apprenticeship college consortium to enter into agreements to-- (A) have an articulation agreement with a participating sponsor of an apprenticeship program, which may include a 2- or 4-year postsecondary educational institution; (B) create or expand the awarding and articulation of academic credit for related instruction completed and credentials awarded to program participants as part of a program under the national apprenticeship system; and (C) support the creation or expansion of electronic transcripts for apprenticeship programs and all academic content, including related instruction and on- the-job training; (4) provide technical assistance on eligible uses of financial aid, including the Federal work study program under part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1087-51 et seq.), for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system; (5) provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- (A) a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the State or available under the Office of Apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium; (B) information on how to develop an apprenticeship program; (C) information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs; and (D) information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs, as applicable; and (6) support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website, including-- (A) a list of participating members of the consortium, apprenticeship programs provided, credentials awarded with each program, and available apprenticeable occupations; and (B) models of articulation agreements, prior learning assessments, and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes. <all>

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

To support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium. This Act may be cited as the ``Apprenticeships to College Act''. the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)

S.2440

Public Lands and Natural Resources

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program (a program that accounts for public and private forests and their resources in the United States). The panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of such program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(2) Composition.--The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 20, and not more than 30, members, including 1 or more of each of the following: ``(A) State foresters. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(C) Representatives from the Department of the Interior. ``(D) Academic experts in forest health, management, and economics. ``(E) Forest industry representatives throughout the supply chain, including representatives of large forest landowners and small forest landowners. ``(F) Representatives from environmental groups. ``(G) Representatives from regional greenhouse gas trading organizations. ``(H) Experts in carbon accounting and carbon offset markets. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(4) Administrative matters.-- ``(A) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the Panel. ``(B) Committees.--The Panel may establish 1 or more committees within the Panel as the Panel determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation. ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. <all>

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes.

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes.

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr.

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This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program (a program that accounts for public and private forests and their resources in the United States). The panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of such program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(2) Composition.--The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 20, and not more than 30, members, including 1 or more of each of the following: ``(A) State foresters. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(C) Representatives from the Department of the Interior. ``(D) Academic experts in forest health, management, and economics. ``(E) Forest industry representatives throughout the supply chain, including representatives of large forest landowners and small forest landowners. ``(F) Representatives from environmental groups. ``(G) Representatives from regional greenhouse gas trading organizations. ``(H) Experts in carbon accounting and carbon offset markets. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(4) Administrative matters.-- ``(A) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the Panel. ``(B) Committees.--The Panel may establish 1 or more committees within the Panel as the Panel determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation. ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(2) Composition.--The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 20, and not more than 30, members, including 1 or more of each of the following: ``(A) State foresters. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(C) Representatives from the Department of the Interior. ``(D) Academic experts in forest health, management, and economics. ``(E) Forest industry representatives throughout the supply chain, including representatives of large forest landowners and small forest landowners. ``(F) Representatives from environmental groups. ``(G) Representatives from regional greenhouse gas trading organizations. ``(H) Experts in carbon accounting and carbon offset markets. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(4) Administrative matters.-- ``(A) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the Panel. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation. ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(2) Composition.--The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 20, and not more than 30, members, including 1 or more of each of the following: ``(A) State foresters. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(C) Representatives from the Department of the Interior. ``(D) Academic experts in forest health, management, and economics. ``(E) Forest industry representatives throughout the supply chain, including representatives of large forest landowners and small forest landowners. ``(F) Representatives from environmental groups. ``(G) Representatives from regional greenhouse gas trading organizations. ``(H) Experts in carbon accounting and carbon offset markets. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(4) Administrative matters.-- ``(A) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the Panel. ``(B) Committees.--The Panel may establish 1 or more committees within the Panel as the Panel determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation. ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(2) Composition.--The Panel shall be composed of not fewer than 20, and not more than 30, members, including 1 or more of each of the following: ``(A) State foresters. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(C) Representatives from the Department of the Interior. ``(D) Academic experts in forest health, management, and economics. ``(E) Forest industry representatives throughout the supply chain, including representatives of large forest landowners and small forest landowners. ``(F) Representatives from environmental groups. ``(G) Representatives from regional greenhouse gas trading organizations. ``(H) Experts in carbon accounting and carbon offset markets. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(4) Administrative matters.-- ``(A) Chairperson and vice chairperson.--The Panel shall select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from among the nongovernmental members of the Panel. ``(B) Committees.--The Panel may establish 1 or more committees within the Panel as the Panel determines to be appropriate. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation. ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''. <all>

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. FOREST INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM BLUE RIBBON PANEL. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(B) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2022, the Panel shall submit to the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and Congress a report describing the review conducted under subparagraph (A). ``(D) Administrative support.--The Secretary shall provide such administrative support as is necessary for the Panel to carry out its duties. ``(E) Federal advisory committee act.--The Panel shall be exempt from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).''.

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convene a blue ribbon panel to review the forest inventory and analysis program of the Forest Service, and for other purposes. Section 3 of the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1642) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Forest Inventory and Analysis Program Blue Ribbon Panel.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Secretary, in consultation with the National Association of State Foresters, shall convene a blue ribbon panel (referred to in this subsection as the `Panel') to review the forest inventory and analysis program established under this section. ``(B) Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency. ``(3) Duties.-- ``(A) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a review of the past progress, current priorities, and future needs of the forest inventory and analysis program with respect to forest carbon, climate change, forest health, and sustainable wood products. ``(C) Compensation.--A member of the Panel shall serve without compensation.

S.3111

Energy

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021 This bill supports infrastructure for hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in the shipping industry. For example, the bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a program that awards grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for infrastructure that supports hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in the shipping industry.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (4) Program.--The term ``program'' means the program established under subsection (b). (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (c) Goals.--The goals of the program shall be-- (1) to demonstrate fuel cell, hydrogen, or ammonia technologies in maritime and associated logistics applications; (2) to assist in the development and validation of technical targets for hydrogen, ammonia, and fuel cell systems for maritime and associated logistics applications; (3) to benchmark the conditions required for broad commercialization of hydrogen, ammonia, and fuel cell technologies in maritime and associated logistics applications; (4) to assess the operational and technical considerations for installing, constructing, and using hydrogen- or ammonia- fueled equipment and supporting infrastructure at ports; and (5) to reduce emissions and improve air quality in areas in and around ports. (d) Eligible Entities.-- (1) In general.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under the program is-- (A) a State; (B) a political subdivision of a State; (C) a local government; (D) a public agency or publicly chartered authority established by 1 or more States; (E) a special purpose district with a transportation function; (F) an Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (G) a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (F); or (H) subject to paragraph (2), a private entity or group of private entities, including the owners or operators of 1 or more facilities at a port. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. (e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Requirement.--The application of an eligible entity described in subparagraph (H) of subsection (d)(1) shall be submitted jointly with an entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of that subsection. (f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. (g) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that will provide greater net impact in avoiding or reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study-- (1) to fully address the challenges to ensure the safe use and handling of hydrogen, ammonia, and other hydrogen-based fuels on vessels and in ports; (2) to identify, compare, and evaluate the feasibility of, the safety, environmental, and health impacts of, and best practices with respect to, the use of hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel; (3) to identify and evaluate considerations for hydrogen and ammonia storage, including-- (A) at ports; (B) on board vessels; and (C) for subsea hydrogen storage; and (4) to assess the cost and value of a hydrogen or ammonia strategic reserve, either as a new facility or as a modification to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve established under part B of title I of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.). (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) take into account lessons learned from demonstration projects in other industries, including-- (A) projects carried out in the United States; (B) projects carried out in other countries; and (C) projects relating to the automotive industry, buses, petroleum refining, chemical production, fertilizer production, and stationary power; and (2) evaluate the applicability of the lessons described in paragraph (1) to the use of hydrogen in maritime and associated logistics applications. <all>

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021

A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel.

Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021

Sen. Cornyn, John

R

TX

This bill supports infrastructure for hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in the shipping industry. For example, the bill directs the Department of Energy to establish a program that awards grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other eligible entities for infrastructure that supports hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, at ports and in the shipping industry.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. SEC. 3. STUDY. (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) take into account lessons learned from demonstration projects in other industries, including-- (A) projects carried out in the United States; (B) projects carried out in other countries; and (C) projects relating to the automotive industry, buses, petroleum refining, chemical production, fertilizer production, and stationary power; and (2) evaluate the applicability of the lessons described in paragraph (1) to the use of hydrogen in maritime and associated logistics applications.

This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. SEC. 3. STUDY.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. (f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. (g) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that will provide greater net impact in avoiding or reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. SEC. 3. STUDY. 6231 et seq.). (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) take into account lessons learned from demonstration projects in other industries, including-- (A) projects carried out in the United States; (B) projects carried out in other countries; and (C) projects relating to the automotive industry, buses, petroleum refining, chemical production, fertilizer production, and stationary power; and (2) evaluate the applicability of the lessons described in paragraph (1) to the use of hydrogen in maritime and associated logistics applications.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Hydrogen for Ports Act of 2021''. 2. MARITIME MODERNIZATION GRANT PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity described in subsection (d). (2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). (3) Low-income or disadvantaged community.--The term ``low- income or disadvantaged community'' means a community (including a city, a town, a county, and any reasonably isolated and divisible segment of a larger municipality) with an annual median household income that is less than 100 percent of the statewide annual median household income for the State in which the community is located, according to the most recent decennial census. (5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (b) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program under which the Secretary shall provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities for-- (1) the purchase, installation, construction, facilitation, maintenance, or operation of, as appropriate-- (A) hydrogen- or ammonia-fueled cargo-handling equipment, including, at a minimum, equipment used for drayage applications; (B) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled trucks for use at ports; (C) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia-fueled ferries, tugboats, dredging vessels, container ships, bulk carriers, fuel tankers, and other marine vessels; (D) hydrogen fuel cell-based shore power for ships while docked at the port; (E) hydrogen fuel cell or ammonia onsite power plants; and (F) port infrastructure for hydrogen or ammonia import, export, storage, and fueling; and (2) the training of ship crew and shore personnel to handle hydrogen or ammonia. (c) Goals.--The goals of the program shall be-- (1) to demonstrate fuel cell, hydrogen, or ammonia technologies in maritime and associated logistics applications; (2) to assist in the development and validation of technical targets for hydrogen, ammonia, and fuel cell systems for maritime and associated logistics applications; (3) to benchmark the conditions required for broad commercialization of hydrogen, ammonia, and fuel cell technologies in maritime and associated logistics applications; (4) to assess the operational and technical considerations for installing, constructing, and using hydrogen- or ammonia- fueled equipment and supporting infrastructure at ports; and (5) to reduce emissions and improve air quality in areas in and around ports. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. (e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. (g) Priority.--In selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that will provide greater net impact in avoiding or reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. SEC. 3. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report describing the results of, a study-- (1) to fully address the challenges to ensure the safe use and handling of hydrogen, ammonia, and other hydrogen-based fuels on vessels and in ports; (2) to identify, compare, and evaluate the feasibility of, the safety, environmental, and health impacts of, and best practices with respect to, the use of hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel; (3) to identify and evaluate considerations for hydrogen and ammonia storage, including-- (A) at ports; (B) on board vessels; and (C) for subsea hydrogen storage; and (4) to assess the cost and value of a hydrogen or ammonia strategic reserve, either as a new facility or as a modification to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve established under part B of title I of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.). (b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Transportation, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall-- (1) take into account lessons learned from demonstration projects in other industries, including-- (A) projects carried out in the United States; (B) projects carried out in other countries; and (C) projects relating to the automotive industry, buses, petroleum refining, chemical production, fertilizer production, and stationary power; and (2) evaluate the applicability of the lessons described in paragraph (1) to the use of hydrogen in maritime and associated logistics applications.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. ( (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. ( (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. ( (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. ( (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( e) Applications.-- (1) In general.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (

To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to support hydrogen-fueled equipment at ports and to conduct a study with the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of Homeland Security on the feasibility and safety of using hydrogen-derived fuels, including ammonia, as a shipping fuel. 2) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). ( (2) Joint eligibility with private entities.--A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if-- (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. ( f) Considerations.--In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall-- (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will-- (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States; and (B) provide the highest job quality. ( (h) Leak Detection.--Each eligible entity that receives a grant under the program shall conduct-- (1) a hydrogen leakage monitoring, reporting, and verification (also known as ``MRV'') program; and (2) a hydrogen leak detection and repair (also known as ``LDAR'') program. ( i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

H.R.6086

Energy

Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act or the PILLR Act This bill requires the Department of the Interior to compensate, using federal mineral royalties, states for lost revenue derived from oil and gas production that is caused by a moratorium or similar action to prevent oil and gas leasing on federal land.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act'' or the ``PILLR Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. SEC. 3. AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS. (a) Amount.--A payment to a State shall seek to compensate the State for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause or other action described in section 2, and shall be in an amount calculated by the Secretary of the Interior equal to the sum of-- (1) an amount equal to the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals, and other similar non-royalty disbursements from Federal oil and gas leases, less the amount actually received by the State for such Federal lease bonuses and rentals during the fiscal year in which the order, moratorium, or pause was in effect; (2) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease production royalties based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (B) the 10-year average of the percentage of oil and gas production that is derived from new wells drilled during such year determined from data submitted by the relevant State oil and gas regulatory agency based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (3) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the lost royalties as calculated under paragraph (2); and (B) the average rate of severance, ad valorem, and production taxes imposed by the State during the previous 10 years on oil and gas extracted in such State, determined from data submitted by the State based on data collected for the previous 10 years. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. (c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act. <all>

Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official.

PILLR Act Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act

Rep. Cheney, Liz

R

WY

This bill requires the Department of the Interior to compensate, using federal mineral royalties, states for lost revenue derived from oil and gas production that is caused by a moratorium or similar action to prevent oil and gas leasing on federal land.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act'' or the ``PILLR Act''. 2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS. SEC. 3. AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS. (a) Amount.--A payment to a State shall seek to compensate the State for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause or other action described in section 2, and shall be in an amount calculated by the Secretary of the Interior equal to the sum of-- (1) an amount equal to the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals, and other similar non-royalty disbursements from Federal oil and gas leases, less the amount actually received by the State for such Federal lease bonuses and rentals during the fiscal year in which the order, moratorium, or pause was in effect; (2) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease production royalties based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (B) the 10-year average of the percentage of oil and gas production that is derived from new wells drilled during such year determined from data submitted by the relevant State oil and gas regulatory agency based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (3) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the lost royalties as calculated under paragraph (2); and (B) the average rate of severance, ad valorem, and production taxes imposed by the State during the previous 10 years on oil and gas extracted in such State, determined from data submitted by the State based on data collected for the previous 10 years. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. (c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. This Act may be cited as the ``Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act'' or the ``PILLR Act''. 2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS. SEC. 3. AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS. (a) Amount.--A payment to a State shall seek to compensate the State for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause or other action described in section 2, and shall be in an amount calculated by the Secretary of the Interior equal to the sum of-- (1) an amount equal to the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals, and other similar non-royalty disbursements from Federal oil and gas leases, less the amount actually received by the State for such Federal lease bonuses and rentals during the fiscal year in which the order, moratorium, or pause was in effect; (2) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease production royalties based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (B) the 10-year average of the percentage of oil and gas production that is derived from new wells drilled during such year determined from data submitted by the relevant State oil and gas regulatory agency based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (3) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the lost royalties as calculated under paragraph (2); and (B) the average rate of severance, ad valorem, and production taxes imposed by the State during the previous 10 years on oil and gas extracted in such State, determined from data submitted by the State based on data collected for the previous 10 years.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act'' or the ``PILLR Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. SEC. 3. AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS. (a) Amount.--A payment to a State shall seek to compensate the State for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause or other action described in section 2, and shall be in an amount calculated by the Secretary of the Interior equal to the sum of-- (1) an amount equal to the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals, and other similar non-royalty disbursements from Federal oil and gas leases, less the amount actually received by the State for such Federal lease bonuses and rentals during the fiscal year in which the order, moratorium, or pause was in effect; (2) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease production royalties based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (B) the 10-year average of the percentage of oil and gas production that is derived from new wells drilled during such year determined from data submitted by the relevant State oil and gas regulatory agency based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (3) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the lost royalties as calculated under paragraph (2); and (B) the average rate of severance, ad valorem, and production taxes imposed by the State during the previous 10 years on oil and gas extracted in such State, determined from data submitted by the State based on data collected for the previous 10 years. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. (c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act. <all>

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Payment In Lieu of Lost Revenues Act'' or the ``PILLR Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENTS. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. SEC. 3. AMOUNT OF PAYMENTS. (a) Amount.--A payment to a State shall seek to compensate the State for lost revenues, including oil and gas lease rentals, bonuses and royalties, and tax revenues due to an order, moratorium, pause or other action described in section 2, and shall be in an amount calculated by the Secretary of the Interior equal to the sum of-- (1) an amount equal to the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease bonuses and rentals, and other similar non-royalty disbursements from Federal oil and gas leases, less the amount actually received by the State for such Federal lease bonuses and rentals during the fiscal year in which the order, moratorium, or pause was in effect; (2) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the 10-year average disbursement amount to the State from the Office of Natural Resources and Revenue for oil and gas lease production royalties based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (B) the 10-year average of the percentage of oil and gas production that is derived from new wells drilled during such year determined from data submitted by the relevant State oil and gas regulatory agency based on data collected for the previous 10 years; and (3) an amount equal to the product of-- (A) the lost royalties as calculated under paragraph (2); and (B) the average rate of severance, ad valorem, and production taxes imposed by the State during the previous 10 years on oil and gas extracted in such State, determined from data submitted by the State based on data collected for the previous 10 years. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. (c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act. <all>

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year. The Secretary of the Interior shall allocate amounts under this subsection so as to achieve equity in payments among States eligible for payments under this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to compensate States for lost revenue for any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or otherwise results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official. For any year during which Federal oil and gas leasing of Federal land within a State does not occur or is otherwise affected in a manner that results in lost revenue to that State as a result of an order, moratorium, pause, or other action by the President, the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Agriculture, or other designated official, the Secretary of the Interior shall make a payment to that State from Federal mineral royalties, subject to further appropriation, in an amount determined under section 3. (b) Adjustments.--On October 1 of each year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall adjust each payment amount calculated in accordance with subsection (a) to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor, for the 12 months ending the preceding June 30. ( c) Correction of Under-Payments.--The Secretary of the Interior shall use amounts made available for payments under this section from Federal mineral royalties to correct under-payments to a State in the previous fiscal year.

S.1937

Armed Forces and National Security

Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021 or the DOULA for VA Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a five-year pilot program to furnish doula services to pregnant veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The program must furnish doula services through eligible entities by expanding the VA's Whole Health model to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans. The Whole Health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021'' or the ``DOULA for VA Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) There are approximately 2,300,000 women within the veteran population in the United States. (2) The number of women veterans using services from the Veterans Health Administration has increased by 28.8 percent from 423,642 in 2014 to 545,670 in 2019. (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seeking care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. (5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16-fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). (2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. (4) Goals.--The goals of the pilot program are the following: (A) To improve-- (i) maternal, mental health, and infant care outcomes; (ii) integration of doula support services into the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model; and (iii) the experience of women receiving maternity care from the Department, including by increasing the ability of a woman to develop and follow her own birthing plan. (B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. (2) Sessions.--Sessions covered under paragraph (1) shall be as follows: (A) Three or four sessions before labor and delivery. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (f) Administration of Pilot Program.-- (1) In general.--The Office of Women's Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor office (in this section referred to as the ``Office''), shall-- (A) coordinate services and activities under the pilot program; (B) oversee the administration of the pilot program; and (C) conduct onsite assessments of medical facilities of the Department that are participating in the pilot program. (2) Guidelines for veteran-specific care.--The Office shall establish guidelines under the pilot program for training doulas on military sexual trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (2) Duties.--A Doula Service Coordinator established under paragraph (1) at a medical facility shall be responsible for-- (A) working with eligible entities, doulas, and covered veterans participating in the pilot program; and (B) managing payment between eligible entities and the Department under the pilot program. (3) Tracking of information.--A doula providing services under the pilot program shall report to the applicable Doula Service Coordinator after each session conducted under the pilot program. (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. (h) Term of Pilot Program.--The Secretary shall conduct the pilot program for a period of 5 years. (i) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall establish a process to provide technical assistance to eligible entities and doulas participating in the pilot program. (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session. <all>

DOULA for VA Act of 2021

A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans.

DOULA for VA Act of 2021 Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a five-year pilot program to furnish doula services to pregnant veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. The program must furnish doula services through eligible entities by expanding the VA's Whole Health model to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans. The Whole Health model is a holistic approach that looks at the many areas of life that may affect health in order to make a health plan suited for each individual based on his or her health goals.

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 ``Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021'' or the ``DOULA for VA Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (4) Goals.--The goals of the pilot program are the following: (A) To improve-- (i) maternal, mental health, and infant care outcomes; (ii) integration of doula support services into the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model; and (iii) the experience of women receiving maternity care from the Department, including by increasing the ability of a woman to develop and follow her own birthing plan. (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code.

This Act may be cited as the ``Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021'' or the ``DOULA for VA Act of 2021''. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021'' or the ``DOULA for VA Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (4) Goals.--The goals of the pilot program are the following: (A) To improve-- (i) maternal, mental health, and infant care outcomes; (ii) integration of doula support services into the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model; and (iii) the experience of women receiving maternity care from the Department, including by increasing the ability of a woman to develop and follow her own birthing plan. (B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (2) Guidelines for veteran-specific care.--The Office shall establish guidelines under the pilot program for training doulas on military sexual trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (i) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall establish a process to provide technical assistance to eligible entities and doulas participating in the pilot program. (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act of 2021'' or the ``DOULA for VA Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) There are approximately 2,300,000 women within the veteran population in the United States. (2) The number of women veterans using services from the Veterans Health Administration has increased by 28.8 percent from 423,642 in 2014 to 545,670 in 2019. (3) During the period of 2010 through 2015, the use of maternity services from the Veterans Health Administration increased by 44 percent. (5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. (7) A study in 2010 found that veterans returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom who experienced pregnancy were twice as likely to have a diagnosis of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia as those who had not experienced a pregnancy. (8) The number of women veterans of reproductive age seeking care from the Veterans Health Administration continues to grow (more than 185,000 as of fiscal year 2015). (2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. (4) Goals.--The goals of the pilot program are the following: (A) To improve-- (i) maternal, mental health, and infant care outcomes; (ii) integration of doula support services into the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model; and (iii) the experience of women receiving maternity care from the Department, including by increasing the ability of a woman to develop and follow her own birthing plan. (B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. (c) Locations.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program in-- (1) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department that have the highest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network; and (2) the three Veterans Integrated Service Networks that have the lowest percentage of female veterans enrolled in the patient enrollment system compared to the total number of enrolled veterans in such Network. (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. (B) One session during labor and delivery. (C) Three or four sessions after post-partum, which may be conducted via the mobile application for VA Video Connect. (2) Guidelines for veteran-specific care.--The Office shall establish guidelines under the pilot program for training doulas on military sexual trauma and post traumatic stress disorder. (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. (g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. (i) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall establish a process to provide technical assistance to eligible entities and doulas participating in the pilot program. (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. (2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (k) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027, such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section. (l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. (2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that provides medically accurate, comprehensive maternity services to covered veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary, including under the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. 4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seeking care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. ( (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16-fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. ( 2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. ( (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. ( e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. ( l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. ( 5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. ( (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). ( 3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. ( 2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. ( 5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. ( (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). ( 3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. ( 2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. 4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seeking care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. ( (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16-fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. ( 2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. ( (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. ( e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. ( l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. ( 5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. ( (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). ( 3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. ( 2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. 4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seeking care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. ( (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16-fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. ( 2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. ( (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. ( e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. ( l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. ( 5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. ( (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). ( 3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. ( 2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. 4) Although prenatal care and delivery is not provided in facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, pregnant women seeking care from the Department for other conditions may also need emergency care and require coordination of services through the Veterans Community Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States Code. ( (6) The number of women age 35 years or older with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased 16-fold from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015. ( 2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. (3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( B) To reengage veterans with the Department after giving birth. ( (d) Open Participation.--The Secretary shall allow any eligible entity or covered veteran interested in participating in the pilot program to participate in the pilot program. ( e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( (3) Amounts for care.--The Office may recommend to the Secretary appropriate payment amounts for care and services provided under the pilot program, which shall not exceed $3,500 per doula per veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (j) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each year in which the pilot program is carried out, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the pilot program. ( l) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered veteran.--The term ``covered veteran'' means a pregnant veteran or a formerly pregnant veteran (with respect to sessions post-partum) who is enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs established and operated under section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code. ( (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. PILOT PROGRAM ON DOULA SUPPORT FOR VETERANS. ( 5) The number of unique women veteran patients with an obstetric delivery paid for by the Department increased by 1,778 percent from 200 deliveries in 2000 to 3,756 deliveries in 2015. ( (b) Program.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to covered veterans through eligible entities by expanding the Whole Health model of the Department of Veterans Affairs, or successor model, to measure the impact that doula support services have on birth and mental health outcomes of pregnant veterans (in this section referred to as the ``pilot program''). ( 3) Consultation.--In designing and implementing the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with stakeholders, including-- (A) organizations representing veterans, including veterans that are disproportionately impacted by poor maternal health outcomes; (B) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, and other stakeholders; and (C) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings. ( (e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( (4) Coordination with women's program manager.--A Doula Service Coordinator for a medical facility of the Department shall coordinate with the women's program manager for that facility in carrying out the duties of the Doula Service Coordinator under the pilot program. ( 2) Final report.--As part of the final report submitted under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include recommendations on whether the model studied in the pilot program should be continued or more widely adopted by the Department. (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish doula services to veterans. 2) Consideration.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall consider all types of doulas, including traditional and community-based doulas. ( ( e) Services Provided.-- (1) In general.--Under the pilot program, a covered veteran shall receive not more than 10 sessions of care from a doula under the Whole Health model of the Department, or successor model, under which a doula works as an advocate for the veteran alongside the medical team for the veteran. ( ( g) Doula Service Coordinator.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Office, shall establish a Doula Service Coordinator within the functions of the Maternity Care Coordinator at each medical facility of the Department that is participating in the pilot program. ( ( ( (3) VA video connect.--The term ``VA Video Connect'' means the program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with their health care team from anywhere, using encryption to ensure a secure and private session.

H.R.8164

Armed Forces and National Security

Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022 This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to utilize various funds and programs to contribute to military climate resilience, including by authorizing funding from the Combatant Commander Initiative Fund to be used for climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLIMATE RESILIENCE ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Inclusion of Climate Resilience Services in Certain Programs of the Armed Forces.-- (1) Combatant commander initiative fund.--Section 166a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(11) Climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure. ``(12) Military support to civilian and military authorities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(11) Activities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (b) Contributions To Improve the Climate Resilience of Certain Security Forces and Facilities of Allies and Partners of the United States.-- (1) Contributions.--Part IV of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2350, by striking ``(and construction incident to base operations support)'' and inserting ``(including actions to maintain or improve the climate resilience of bases and construction incident to base operations support)''; (B) in section 2806(a), by striking ``acquisition and construction'' and inserting ``acquisition, construction, and climate resilience''; and (C) by inserting after such section the following new section: ``Sec. 2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(b) Limitation on Contributions.--Funds may not be obligated or expended pursuant to this section unless such funds have been authorized by law for such purpose. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2806 the following new item: ``2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program. <all>

Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes.

Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022

Rep. Peters, Scott H.

D

CA

This bill authorizes the Department of Defense to utilize various funds and programs to contribute to military climate resilience, including by authorizing funding from the Combatant Commander Initiative Fund to be used for climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLIMATE RESILIENCE ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Inclusion of Climate Resilience Services in Certain Programs of the Armed Forces.-- (1) Combatant commander initiative fund.--Section 166a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(11) Climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure. (2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(11) Activities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (b) Contributions To Improve the Climate Resilience of Certain Security Forces and Facilities of Allies and Partners of the United States.-- (1) Contributions.--Part IV of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2350, by striking ``(and construction incident to base operations support)'' and inserting ``(including actions to maintain or improve the climate resilience of bases and construction incident to base operations support)''; (B) in section 2806(a), by striking ``acquisition and construction'' and inserting ``acquisition, construction, and climate resilience''; and (C) by inserting after such section the following new section: ``Sec. 2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(b) Limitation on Contributions.--Funds may not be obligated or expended pursuant to this section unless such funds have been authorized by law for such purpose. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2806 the following new item: ``2806a. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation 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 ``Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. (2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(11) Activities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. 2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(b) Limitation on Contributions.--Funds may not be obligated or expended pursuant to this section unless such funds have been authorized by law for such purpose. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2806 the following new item: ``2806a. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLIMATE RESILIENCE ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Inclusion of Climate Resilience Services in Certain Programs of the Armed Forces.-- (1) Combatant commander initiative fund.--Section 166a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(11) Climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure. ``(12) Military support to civilian and military authorities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(11) Activities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (b) Contributions To Improve the Climate Resilience of Certain Security Forces and Facilities of Allies and Partners of the United States.-- (1) Contributions.--Part IV of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2350, by striking ``(and construction incident to base operations support)'' and inserting ``(including actions to maintain or improve the climate resilience of bases and construction incident to base operations support)''; (B) in section 2806(a), by striking ``acquisition and construction'' and inserting ``acquisition, construction, and climate resilience''; and (C) by inserting after such section the following new section: ``Sec. 2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(b) Limitation on Contributions.--Funds may not be obligated or expended pursuant to this section unless such funds have been authorized by law for such purpose. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2806 the following new item: ``2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Resilient Defense Assistance Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. CLIMATE RESILIENCE ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Inclusion of Climate Resilience Services in Certain Programs of the Armed Forces.-- (1) Combatant commander initiative fund.--Section 166a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(11) Climate resilience of military installations and essential civilian infrastructure. ``(12) Military support to civilian and military authorities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(11) Activities to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trafficking, and illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.''. (b) Contributions To Improve the Climate Resilience of Certain Security Forces and Facilities of Allies and Partners of the United States.-- (1) Contributions.--Part IV of subtitle A of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in section 2350, by striking ``(and construction incident to base operations support)'' and inserting ``(including actions to maintain or improve the climate resilience of bases and construction incident to base operations support)''; (B) in section 2806(a), by striking ``acquisition and construction'' and inserting ``acquisition, construction, and climate resilience''; and (C) by inserting after such section the following new section: ``Sec. 2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(b) Limitation on Contributions.--Funds may not be obligated or expended pursuant to this section unless such funds have been authorized by law for such purpose. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). (3) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2806 the following new item: ``2806a. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program. <all>

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). ( Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). ( Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). ( Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). ( Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(2) An additional contribution described in paragraph (1) may exceed the limitation in such paragraph-- ``(A) if the sum of the additional contribution and the contribution under subsection (a) is not greater than 125 percent of the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) after the end of a 14-day period beginning on the date on which the Secretary submits to Congress-- ``(i) notice of such additional contribution; ``(ii) reasons for such additional contribution; and ``(iii) the source of funds to be used for such additional contribution.''. ( (c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the climate resilience of the Armed Forces and certain security forces and facilities operated by allies and partners of the United States, and for other purposes. 2) Authority to build capacity of foreign security forces.--Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(10) Activities to maintain and improve the climate resilience of military installations and facilities available for use in international coalition operations. Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States. ``(a) Contributions.--From amounts appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense may make contributions to the Federal share of the cost of construction, and other projects, to preserve or improve the climate resilience of-- ``(1) military facilities and installations of an ally or partner of the United States; or ``(2) a civilian airfield or seaport of an ally or partner of the United States that the Secretary determines is suitable for military use. ``(c) Additional Contributions.-- ``(1) The Secretary may make an additional contribution for a construction or other project for which the Secretary has made a contribution under subsection (a) if-- ``(A) such additional contribution is in an amount that is greater than the amount appropriated to carry out this section; and ``(B) the amount of the additional contribution is not greater than 200 percent of the maximum amount specified in section 2805(a) for a minor military construction project. 2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out section 2806a of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(C). ( Contributions to improve the climate resilience of certain facilities of allies and partners of the United States.''. ( c) Authorization of Appropriations for the Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Defense $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 to carry out the Defense Environmental International Cooperation program.

H.R.2205

Transportation and Public Works

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide technical assistance grants to states and local governments to (1) develop more state and local value capture mechanisms for long-term funding that promote mobility, public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented development; (2) improve public transportation and mobility; and (3) develop strategic partnerships that create greater self-help capacity that leads to greater long term and robust investments in public transportation, mobility, inclusive economic development, and affordable transit-oriented development. DOT must

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. (2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. (3) Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States have nearly tripled since 1971, rising to 3,210,000,000,000 in 2018. (4) Consequently, in 2018, Americans lost an average of 97 hours a year due to congestion, costing them nearly $87,000,000,000. (5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. SEC. 3. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM. Chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 5341. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND VALUE CAPTURE POLICY. ``(a) Technical Assistance and Policy Development.-- ``(1) Technical assistance grants.--The Secretary may make a grant available to a State or local government if the Secretary determines that such grant will assist recipients under this section to-- ``(A) develop more State and local value capture mechanisms for long-term funding that promote mobility, public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented development; ``(B) improve public transportation and mobility; and ``(C) develop strategic partnerships that create greater self-help capacity that leads to greater long term and robust investments in public transportation, mobility, inclusive economic development, and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(2) Performance benchmarks and maintenance of effort.-- ``(A) Performance benchmarks.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, the grantee shall include in its application an explanation of how the grant funds will demonstrably increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. If a State or local government that receives a grant under this section reduces its combined fiscal effort for value capture initiatives and programs or the aggregate expenditures within the State or local government to support value capture, public transportation, or affordable transit-oriented development programs for any fiscal year that a State or local government receives a grant authorized under this section relative to the previous fiscal year, the Secretary, except as provided in clause (ii), shall reduce support for such State or local government under this section by the same amount as the decline in State or local effort for such fiscal year. ``(ii) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the requirements of this subparagraph if-- ``(I) the Secretary determines that a waiver would be appropriate due to a precipitous decline in the financial resources of a State or local government as a result of unforeseen economic hardship or a natural disaster that has necessitated across-the-board reductions in State or local services, including value capture, public transportation, and affordable transit- oriented development programs; or ``(II) due to the circumstances of a State or local government requiring reductions in specific programs, if the State or local government presents to the Secretary a justification and demonstration why other programs could not be reduced and how value capture, public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State will not be disproportionately harmed by such State or local action. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(6) Technical assistance.--The Secretary, through a competitive bid process, may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements with national nonprofit organizations and universities that have the appropriate demonstrated capacity to provide value capture-related technical assistance under this subsection, including guidance on implementing foreign value capture models within the United States. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(8) Value capture policy requirements.-- ``(A) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `value capture' means capturing a portion of the incremental economic value created by government investments, activities, and policies that may generate alternative revenue streams, assets, or other financial value for which could assist in funding those investments and activities; ``(2) the term `transit-oriented development' means a mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a public transportation station that promotes affordable housing and commercial space; ``(3) the term `affordable housing' means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family; and ``(4) the term `affordable commercial space' means commercial space dedicated to either protect or promote small and disadvantage businesses provided below market rent value.''. <all>

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy.

Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act

Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark

D

CA

This bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to provide technical assistance grants to states and local governments to (1) develop more state and local value capture mechanisms for long-term funding that promote mobility, public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented development; (2) improve public transportation and mobility; and (3) develop strategic partnerships that create greater self-help capacity that leads to greater long term and robust investments in public transportation, mobility, inclusive economic development, and affordable transit-oriented development. DOT must

SHORT TITLE. 2. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. (3) Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States have nearly tripled since 1971, rising to 3,210,000,000,000 in 2018. SEC. 3. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND VALUE CAPTURE POLICY. If a State or local government that receives a grant under this section reduces its combined fiscal effort for value capture initiatives and programs or the aggregate expenditures within the State or local government to support value capture, public transportation, or affordable transit-oriented development programs for any fiscal year that a State or local government receives a grant authorized under this section relative to the previous fiscal year, the Secretary, except as provided in clause (ii), shall reduce support for such State or local government under this section by the same amount as the decline in State or local effort for such fiscal year. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `value capture' means capturing a portion of the incremental economic value created by government investments, activities, and policies that may generate alternative revenue streams, assets, or other financial value for which could assist in funding those investments and activities; ``(2) the term `transit-oriented development' means a mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a public transportation station that promotes affordable housing and commercial space; ``(3) the term `affordable housing' means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family; and ``(4) the term `affordable commercial space' means commercial space dedicated to either protect or promote small and disadvantage businesses provided below market rent value.''.

SHORT TITLE. 2. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. (3) Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States have nearly tripled since 1971, rising to 3,210,000,000,000 in 2018. SEC. 3. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND VALUE CAPTURE POLICY. If a State or local government that receives a grant under this section reduces its combined fiscal effort for value capture initiatives and programs or the aggregate expenditures within the State or local government to support value capture, public transportation, or affordable transit-oriented development programs for any fiscal year that a State or local government receives a grant authorized under this section relative to the previous fiscal year, the Secretary, except as provided in clause (ii), shall reduce support for such State or local government under this section by the same amount as the decline in State or local effort for such fiscal year. ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `value capture' means capturing a portion of the incremental economic value created by government investments, activities, and policies that may generate alternative revenue streams, assets, or other financial value for which could assist in funding those investments and activities; ``(2) the term `transit-oriented development' means a mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a public transportation station that promotes affordable housing and commercial space; ``(3) the term `affordable housing' means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family; and ``(4) the term `affordable commercial space' means commercial space dedicated to either protect or promote small and disadvantage businesses provided below market rent value.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. (3) Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States have nearly tripled since 1971, rising to 3,210,000,000,000 in 2018. (4) Consequently, in 2018, Americans lost an average of 97 hours a year due to congestion, costing them nearly $87,000,000,000. (5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. SEC. 3. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM. 5341. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND VALUE CAPTURE POLICY. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. If a State or local government that receives a grant under this section reduces its combined fiscal effort for value capture initiatives and programs or the aggregate expenditures within the State or local government to support value capture, public transportation, or affordable transit-oriented development programs for any fiscal year that a State or local government receives a grant authorized under this section relative to the previous fiscal year, the Secretary, except as provided in clause (ii), shall reduce support for such State or local government under this section by the same amount as the decline in State or local effort for such fiscal year. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(6) Technical assistance.--The Secretary, through a competitive bid process, may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements with national nonprofit organizations and universities that have the appropriate demonstrated capacity to provide value capture-related technical assistance under this subsection, including guidance on implementing foreign value capture models within the United States. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `value capture' means capturing a portion of the incremental economic value created by government investments, activities, and policies that may generate alternative revenue streams, assets, or other financial value for which could assist in funding those investments and activities; ``(2) the term `transit-oriented development' means a mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a public transportation station that promotes affordable housing and commercial space; ``(3) the term `affordable housing' means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family; and ``(4) the term `affordable commercial space' means commercial space dedicated to either protect or promote small and disadvantage businesses provided below market rent value.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. (2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. (3) Annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the United States have nearly tripled since 1971, rising to 3,210,000,000,000 in 2018. (4) Consequently, in 2018, Americans lost an average of 97 hours a year due to congestion, costing them nearly $87,000,000,000. (5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. SEC. 3. VALUE CAPTURE POLICY AND PLANNING PROGRAM. 5341. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND VALUE CAPTURE POLICY. ``(a) Technical Assistance and Policy Development.-- ``(1) Technical assistance grants.--The Secretary may make a grant available to a State or local government if the Secretary determines that such grant will assist recipients under this section to-- ``(A) develop more State and local value capture mechanisms for long-term funding that promote mobility, public transportation, and affordable transit-oriented development; ``(B) improve public transportation and mobility; and ``(C) develop strategic partnerships that create greater self-help capacity that leads to greater long term and robust investments in public transportation, mobility, inclusive economic development, and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. If a State or local government that receives a grant under this section reduces its combined fiscal effort for value capture initiatives and programs or the aggregate expenditures within the State or local government to support value capture, public transportation, or affordable transit-oriented development programs for any fiscal year that a State or local government receives a grant authorized under this section relative to the previous fiscal year, the Secretary, except as provided in clause (ii), shall reduce support for such State or local government under this section by the same amount as the decline in State or local effort for such fiscal year. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(6) Technical assistance.--The Secretary, through a competitive bid process, may enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other agreements with national nonprofit organizations and universities that have the appropriate demonstrated capacity to provide value capture-related technical assistance under this subsection, including guidance on implementing foreign value capture models within the United States. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(b) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) the term `value capture' means capturing a portion of the incremental economic value created by government investments, activities, and policies that may generate alternative revenue streams, assets, or other financial value for which could assist in funding those investments and activities; ``(2) the term `transit-oriented development' means a mix of commercial, residential, office, and entertainment centered around or located near a public transportation station that promotes affordable housing and commercial space; ``(3) the term `affordable housing' means housing, the cost of which does not exceed 30 percent of the income of a family; and ``(4) the term `affordable commercial space' means commercial space dedicated to either protect or promote small and disadvantage businesses provided below market rent value.''.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. 2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ( (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(8) Value capture policy requirements.-- ``(A) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. ( 5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. ( ``(2) Performance benchmarks and maintenance of effort.-- ``(A) Performance benchmarks.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, the grantee shall include in its application an explanation of how the grant funds will demonstrably increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. ( 5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. ( ``(2) Performance benchmarks and maintenance of effort.-- ``(A) Performance benchmarks.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, the grantee shall include in its application an explanation of how the grant funds will demonstrably increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. 2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ( (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(8) Value capture policy requirements.-- ``(A) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. ( 5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. ( ``(2) Performance benchmarks and maintenance of effort.-- ``(A) Performance benchmarks.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, the grantee shall include in its application an explanation of how the grant funds will demonstrably increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. 2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ( (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(8) Value capture policy requirements.-- ``(A) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. Congress finds the following: (1) In 2018, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rose sharply by 3.4 percent, the second-largest annual gain in more than 20 years, and GHG emissions have grown by approximately 1.5 percent every year over the last decade. ( 5) Residents in communities located near high-capacity transit are twice as likely not to own a car as residents who live elsewhere, and they own half as many cars per household. ( ``(2) Performance benchmarks and maintenance of effort.-- ``(A) Performance benchmarks.--To be eligible for a grant under this section, the grantee shall include in its application an explanation of how the grant funds will demonstrably increase transit capacity and ridership and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(7) Supplement not supplant.--Grant funds received under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant other Federal, State, and local public funds expended on public value capture and affordable transit-oriented development programs in the State or local government. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. 2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ( (6) Increasing transit ridership and improving our transit systems in urban, suburban, and exurban areas, using innovative solutions such as land value capture, will help reduce VMT, congestion, GHG emissions, and reliance on fossil fuels and vehicles. By reducing such factors, the United States can help curb the effects of climate change. ``(B) Maintenance of effort.-- ``(i) In general and possible reduction.-- In addition to the eligibility requirements of subparagraph (A), a grantee also needs to include in its application a certification to maintain the same funding level as the aggregate expenditures at or above the average level of expenditures in the 2 fiscal years prior to the date of enactment of this section. ``(3) Davis-bacon.--The Secretary shall ensure that laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors in construction work financed by a grant made under this section will be paid wages not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality, as determined by the Secretary of Labor under subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40 (commonly known as the `Davis-Bacon Act'). ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(8) Value capture policy requirements.-- ``(A) Value capture policy.--Not later than October 1 of the fiscal year that begins 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in collaboration with State departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional council of governments, shall establish voluntary and consensus-based value capture standards, policies, and best practices for State and local value capture mechanisms that promote greater investments in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. ``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than 3 years after receiving a grant under this section, the grantee shall assess the effectiveness of the use of the funds by evaluating whether the funds created a demonstrable increase in transit capacity and ridership and a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion. ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy. 2) Greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including cars and trucks, are the largest source of GHG emissions in the United States with the transportation sector emitting 1,900,000,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually. ( ( ``(4) Enforcement.--The Secretary may revoke grant funds provided under this section if a grantee fails to implement the maintenance of effort under paragraph (2)(B) and Davis-Bacon provisions referred to paragraph (3). ``(B) Report.--Not later than 15 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall make available to the public a report cataloging examples of State and local laws and policies that provide for value capture and value sharing that promote greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development. ``(C) Best practices.--Based on the report required under subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall identify and disseminate examples of best practices where States and local governments have adopted value capture and value sharing mechanisms that have successfully provided for greater investment in public transportation and affordable transit-oriented development.

H.R.1032

Science, Technology, Communications

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act This bill establishes measures to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish an interagency working group to develop recommendations for addressing these workforce needs. The FCC must also establish and issue guidance on how states can meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to meet telecommunications industry workforce needs; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program. The Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas, and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act''. SEC. 2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. (a) In General.--Part I of title III of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 344. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(2) Rural area.--The term `rural area' means any area other than-- ``(A) a city, town, or incorporated area that has a population of more than 20,000 inhabitants; or ``(B) an urbanized area adjacent to a city or town that has a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants. ``(3) Telecommunications interagency working group.--The term `telecommunications interagency working group' means the interagency working group established under subsection (b). ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or for-profit businesses from establishing, adopting, or expanding programs intended to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including the workforce needed to build and maintain the 5G wireless infrastructure necessary to support 5G wireless technology; ``(2) identify potential policies and programs that could encourage and improve coordination among Federal agencies, between Federal agencies and States, and among States, on telecommunications workforce needs; ``(3) identify ways in which existing Federal programs, including programs that help facilitate the employment of veterans and military personnel transitioning into civilian life, could be leveraged to help address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; ``(4) identify ways to encourage individuals and for-profit businesses to participate in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program; ``(5) identify ways to improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program and other industry-recognized apprenticeship programs; and ``(6) identify Federal incentives that could be provided to institutions of higher education, for-profit businesses, State workforce development boards established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. ``(d) Members.--The telecommunications interagency working group shall be composed of representatives of such Federal agencies and relevant non-Federal industry stakeholder organizations as the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, considers appropriate, including-- ``(1) a representative of the Department of Education, appointed by the Secretary of Education; ``(2) a representative of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, appointed by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information; ``(3) a representative of the Department of Commerce, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce; ``(4) a representative of the Commission, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(5) a representative of the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, appointed by the Secretary of Labor; ``(6) a representative of a telecommunications industry association, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(7) a representative of an Indian Tribe or Tribal organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor; ``(8) a representative of a rural telecommunications carrier, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(9) a representative of a telecommunications contractor firm, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(10) a representative of a minority institution (as defined in section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(f) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the telecommunications interagency working group is established, the working group shall submit a report containing recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry to-- ``(1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; ``(2) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; ``(3) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and ``(4) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the telecommunications interagency working group.''. (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. SEC. 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE GUIDANCE. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish and issue guidance on how States can address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a State workforce development board established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111) can-- (1) utilize Federal resources available to States to meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry- led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program. SEC. 4. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) 5G.--The term ``5G'', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. (3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology. <all>

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry.

Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act

Rep. Walberg, Tim

R

MI

This bill establishes measures to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Specifically, the bill requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish an interagency working group to develop recommendations for addressing these workforce needs. The FCC must also establish and issue guidance on how states can meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including guidance on how a state workforce development board can (1) utilize federal resources available to meet telecommunications industry workforce needs; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program. The Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas, and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 1001)) or for-profit businesses from establishing, adopting, or expanding programs intended to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including the workforce needed to build and maintain the 5G wireless infrastructure necessary to support 5G wireless technology; ``(2) identify potential policies and programs that could encourage and improve coordination among Federal agencies, between Federal agencies and States, and among States, on telecommunications workforce needs; ``(3) identify ways in which existing Federal programs, including programs that help facilitate the employment of veterans and military personnel transitioning into civilian life, could be leveraged to help address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; ``(4) identify ways to encourage individuals and for-profit businesses to participate in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program; ``(5) identify ways to improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program and other industry-recognized apprenticeship programs; and ``(6) identify Federal incentives that could be provided to institutions of higher education, for-profit businesses, State workforce development boards established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE GUIDANCE. SEC. 4. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE GUIDANCE. SEC. 4.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Part I of title III of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(2) Rural area.--The term `rural area' means any area other than-- ``(A) a city, town, or incorporated area that has a population of more than 20,000 inhabitants; or ``(B) an urbanized area adjacent to a city or town that has a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or for-profit businesses from establishing, adopting, or expanding programs intended to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including the workforce needed to build and maintain the 5G wireless infrastructure necessary to support 5G wireless technology; ``(2) identify potential policies and programs that could encourage and improve coordination among Federal agencies, between Federal agencies and States, and among States, on telecommunications workforce needs; ``(3) identify ways in which existing Federal programs, including programs that help facilitate the employment of veterans and military personnel transitioning into civilian life, could be leveraged to help address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; ``(4) identify ways to encourage individuals and for-profit businesses to participate in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program; ``(5) identify ways to improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program and other industry-recognized apprenticeship programs; and ``(6) identify Federal incentives that could be provided to institutions of higher education, for-profit businesses, State workforce development boards established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE GUIDANCE. SEC. 4. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. (3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act''. 2. (a) In General.--Part I of title III of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(2) Rural area.--The term `rural area' means any area other than-- ``(A) a city, town, or incorporated area that has a population of more than 20,000 inhabitants; or ``(B) an urbanized area adjacent to a city or town that has a population of more than 50,000 inhabitants. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or for-profit businesses from establishing, adopting, or expanding programs intended to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including the workforce needed to build and maintain the 5G wireless infrastructure necessary to support 5G wireless technology; ``(2) identify potential policies and programs that could encourage and improve coordination among Federal agencies, between Federal agencies and States, and among States, on telecommunications workforce needs; ``(3) identify ways in which existing Federal programs, including programs that help facilitate the employment of veterans and military personnel transitioning into civilian life, could be leveraged to help address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; ``(4) identify ways to encourage individuals and for-profit businesses to participate in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program; ``(5) identify ways to improve recruitment in qualified industry-led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program and other industry-recognized apprenticeship programs; and ``(6) identify Federal incentives that could be provided to institutions of higher education, for-profit businesses, State workforce development boards established under section 101 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. ``(d) Members.--The telecommunications interagency working group shall be composed of representatives of such Federal agencies and relevant non-Federal industry stakeholder organizations as the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, considers appropriate, including-- ``(1) a representative of the Department of Education, appointed by the Secretary of Education; ``(2) a representative of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, appointed by the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information; ``(3) a representative of the Department of Commerce, appointed by the Secretary of Commerce; ``(4) a representative of the Commission, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(5) a representative of the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program, appointed by the Secretary of Labor; ``(6) a representative of a telecommunications industry association, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(7) a representative of an Indian Tribe or Tribal organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor; ``(8) a representative of a rural telecommunications carrier, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(9) a representative of a telecommunications contractor firm, appointed by the Chairman of the Commission; ``(10) a representative of a minority institution (as defined in section 365 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the telecommunications interagency working group.''. (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS WORKFORCE GUIDANCE. 3111) can-- (1) utilize Federal resources available to States to meet the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry; and (2) promote and improve recruitment in qualified industry- led workforce development programs, including the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program. SEC. 4. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. (2) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B) the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate; (C) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives; and (D) the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives. (3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. ( 3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. ( 3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. ( 3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. ( 3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) 5G.--The term `5G', with respect to wireless infrastructure and wireless technology, means fifth-generation wireless infrastructure and wireless technology. ``(c) Duties.--In developing recommendations under subsection (b), the telecommunications interagency working group shall-- ``(1) determine whether, and if so how, any Federal laws (including regulations), guidance, policies, or practices, or any budgetary constraints, inhibit institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. ``(g) Nonapplicability of FACA.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) (b) Sunset.--Section 344 of the Communications Act of 1934, as added by subsection (a), shall be repealed on the day after the date on which the interagency working group established under subsection (b) of that section submits the report to Congress under subsection (f) of that section. b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

To address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP. ``(b) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Chairman of the Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall establish within the Commission an interagency working group to develop recommendations to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry. 3111), or other relevant stakeholders to establish or adopt programs, or expand current programs, to address the workforce needs of the telecommunications industry, including such needs in rural areas. 1067k)), appointed by the Secretary of Education; and ``(11) a representative of a labor organization, appointed by the Secretary of Labor. ``(e) No Compensation.--A member of the telecommunications interagency working group shall serve without compensation. GAO ASSESSMENT OF WORKFORCE NEEDS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY. ( 3) Broadband infrastructure.--The term ``broadband infrastructure'' means any buried, underground, or aerial facility, and any wireless or wireline connection, that enables users to send and receive voice, video, data, graphics, or any combination thereof. (b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that estimates the number of skilled telecommunications workers that will be required to build and maintain-- (1) broadband infrastructure in rural areas; and (2) the 5G wireless infrastructure needed to support 5G wireless technology.

S.1860

Housing and Community Development

Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to issue regulations regarding lead-based paint in certain federally assisted housing that was constructed prior to 1978 and in which a child younger than age six will reside. Specifically, HUD must require owners of such housing to (1) conduct, within specified time frames, risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards; (2) control the hazards; and (3) provide certain notice to residents. If a family with a child younger than age six occupies such housing in which lead-based paint hazards are identified but not controlled, HUD must allow the family to relocate on an emergency basis to another dwelling without any wait, penalty, or lapse in assistance.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT. Section 302(a) of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4822(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6.-- ``(A) Risk assessment.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `covered housing'-- ``(I) means housing receiving Federal assistance described in paragraph (1) that was constructed prior to 1978; and ``(II) does not include-- ``(aa) single-family housing covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and ``(BB) does not receive any other Federal housing assistance. ``(ii) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead- Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations that-- ``(I) require the owner of covered housing in which a family with a child of less than 6 years of age will reside or is expected to reside to conduct an initial risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards-- ``(aa) in the case of covered housing receiving tenant-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which the family and the owner submit a request for approval of a tenancy or lease renewal, whichever occurs first; ``(bb) in the case of covered housing receiving public housing assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which a physical condition inspection occurs; and ``(cc) in the case of covered housing not described in item (aa) or (bb), not later than a date established by the Secretary; ``(II) provide that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause (I); ``(III) require that, if lead-based paint hazards are identified by an initial risk assessment conducted under subclause (I), the owner of the covered housing shall-- ``(aa) not later than 30 days after the date on which the initial risk assessment is conducted, control the lead- based paint hazards, including achieving clearance in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2682, 2684), as applicable; and ``(bb) provide notice to all residents in the covered housing affected by the initial risk assessment, and provide notice in the common areas of the covered housing, that lead- based paint hazards were identified and will be controlled within the 30-day period described in item (aa); and ``(IV) provide that there shall be no extension of the 30-day period described in subclause (III)(aa). ``(iii) Exceptions.--The regulations promulgated under clause (ii) shall provide an exception to the requirement under subclause (I) of such clause for covered housing-- ``(I) if the owner of the covered housing submits to the Secretary documentation-- ``(aa) that the owner conducted a risk assessment of the covered housing for lead- based paint hazards during the 12-month period preceding the date on which the family is expected to reside in the covered housing; and ``(bb) of any clearance examinations of lead-based paint hazard control work resulting from the risk assessment described in item (aa); ``(II) from which all lead-based paint has been identified and removed and clearance has been achieved in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2682, 2684), as applicable; ``(III) if-- ``(aa) lead-based paint hazards are identified in the dwelling unit in the covered housing in which the family will reside or is expected to reside; ``(bb) the dwelling unit is unoccupied; ``(cc) the owner of the covered housing, without any further delay in occupancy or increase in rent, provides the family with another dwelling unit in the covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(dd) the common areas servicing the new dwelling unit have no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(IV) in accordance with any other standard or exception the Secretary deems appropriate based on health-based standards. ``(B) Relocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than 6 years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing in which lead-based paint hazards were identified, but not controlled in accordance with regulations required under subparagraph (A)(ii), may relocate on an emergency basis and without placement on any waitlist, penalty (including rent payments to be made for that dwelling unit), or lapse in assistance to-- ``(i) a dwelling unit that was constructed in 1978 or later; or ``(ii) another dwelling unit in covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards.''. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes.

Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021

Sen. Durbin, Richard J.

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This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to issue regulations regarding lead-based paint in certain federally assisted housing that was constructed prior to 1978 and in which a child younger than age six will reside. Specifically, HUD must require owners of such housing to (1) conduct, within specified time frames, risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards; (2) control the hazards; and (3) provide certain notice to residents. If a family with a child younger than age six occupies such housing in which lead-based paint hazards are identified but not controlled, HUD must allow the family to relocate on an emergency basis to another dwelling without any wait, penalty, or lapse in assistance.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT. 4822(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6.-- ``(A) Risk assessment.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `covered housing'-- ``(I) means housing receiving Federal assistance described in paragraph (1) that was constructed prior to 1978; and ``(II) does not include-- ``(aa) single-family housing covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. ); or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); and ``(BB) does not receive any other Federal housing assistance. or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which a physical condition inspection occurs; and ``(cc) in the case of covered housing not described in item (aa) or (bb), not later than a date established by the Secretary; ``(II) provide that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause (I); ``(III) require that, if lead-based paint hazards are identified by an initial risk assessment conducted under subclause (I), the owner of the covered housing shall-- ``(aa) not later than 30 days after the date on which the initial risk assessment is conducted, control the lead- based paint hazards, including achieving clearance in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Relocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than 6 years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing in which lead-based paint hazards were identified, but not controlled in accordance with regulations required under subparagraph (A)(ii), may relocate on an emergency basis and without placement on any waitlist, penalty (including rent payments to be made for that dwelling unit), or lapse in assistance to-- ``(i) a dwelling unit that was constructed in 1978 or later; or ``(ii) another dwelling unit in covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards.''. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT. ); or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); and ``(BB) does not receive any other Federal housing assistance. or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which a physical condition inspection occurs; and ``(cc) in the case of covered housing not described in item (aa) or (bb), not later than a date established by the Secretary; ``(II) provide that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause (I); ``(III) require that, if lead-based paint hazards are identified by an initial risk assessment conducted under subclause (I), the owner of the covered housing shall-- ``(aa) not later than 30 days after the date on which the initial risk assessment is conducted, control the lead- based paint hazards, including achieving clearance in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. ``(B) Relocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than 6 years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing in which lead-based paint hazards were identified, but not controlled in accordance with regulations required under subparagraph (A)(ii), may relocate on an emergency basis and without placement on any waitlist, penalty (including rent payments to be made for that dwelling unit), or lapse in assistance to-- ``(i) a dwelling unit that was constructed in 1978 or later; or ``(ii) another dwelling unit in covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards.''. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT. 4822(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6.-- ``(A) Risk assessment.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `covered housing'-- ``(I) means housing receiving Federal assistance described in paragraph (1) that was constructed prior to 1978; and ``(II) does not include-- ``(aa) single-family housing covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. ); or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); and ``(BB) does not receive any other Federal housing assistance. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which the family and the owner submit a request for approval of a tenancy or lease renewal, whichever occurs first; ``(bb) in the case of covered housing receiving public housing assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which a physical condition inspection occurs; and ``(cc) in the case of covered housing not described in item (aa) or (bb), not later than a date established by the Secretary; ``(II) provide that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause (I); ``(III) require that, if lead-based paint hazards are identified by an initial risk assessment conducted under subclause (I), the owner of the covered housing shall-- ``(aa) not later than 30 days after the date on which the initial risk assessment is conducted, control the lead- based paint hazards, including achieving clearance in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2682, 2684), as applicable; and ``(bb) provide notice to all residents in the covered housing affected by the initial risk assessment, and provide notice in the common areas of the covered housing, that lead- based paint hazards were identified and will be controlled within the 30-day period described in item (aa); and ``(IV) provide that there shall be no extension of the 30-day period described in subclause (III)(aa). 2682, 2684), as applicable; ``(III) if-- ``(aa) lead-based paint hazards are identified in the dwelling unit in the covered housing in which the family will reside or is expected to reside; ``(bb) the dwelling unit is unoccupied; ``(cc) the owner of the covered housing, without any further delay in occupancy or increase in rent, provides the family with another dwelling unit in the covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(dd) the common areas servicing the new dwelling unit have no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(IV) in accordance with any other standard or exception the Secretary deems appropriate based on health-based standards. ``(B) Relocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than 6 years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing in which lead-based paint hazards were identified, but not controlled in accordance with regulations required under subparagraph (A)(ii), may relocate on an emergency basis and without placement on any waitlist, penalty (including rent payments to be made for that dwelling unit), or lapse in assistance to-- ``(i) a dwelling unit that was constructed in 1978 or later; or ``(ii) another dwelling unit in covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards.''. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE LEAD-BASED PAINT POISONING PREVENTION ACT. Section 302(a) of the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4822(a)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6.-- ``(A) Risk assessment.-- ``(i) Definition.--In this subparagraph, the term `covered housing'-- ``(I) means housing receiving Federal assistance described in paragraph (1) that was constructed prior to 1978; and ``(II) does not include-- ``(aa) single-family housing covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); and ``(BB) does not receive any other Federal housing assistance. ``(ii) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead- Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations that-- ``(I) require the owner of covered housing in which a family with a child of less than 6 years of age will reside or is expected to reside to conduct an initial risk assessment for lead-based paint hazards-- ``(aa) in the case of covered housing receiving tenant-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which the family and the owner submit a request for approval of a tenancy or lease renewal, whichever occurs first; ``(bb) in the case of covered housing receiving public housing assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437 et seq.) or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), not later than 15 days after the date on which a physical condition inspection occurs; and ``(cc) in the case of covered housing not described in item (aa) or (bb), not later than a date established by the Secretary; ``(II) provide that a visual assessment alone is not sufficient for purposes of complying with subclause (I); ``(III) require that, if lead-based paint hazards are identified by an initial risk assessment conducted under subclause (I), the owner of the covered housing shall-- ``(aa) not later than 30 days after the date on which the initial risk assessment is conducted, control the lead- based paint hazards, including achieving clearance in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2682, 2684), as applicable; and ``(bb) provide notice to all residents in the covered housing affected by the initial risk assessment, and provide notice in the common areas of the covered housing, that lead- based paint hazards were identified and will be controlled within the 30-day period described in item (aa); and ``(IV) provide that there shall be no extension of the 30-day period described in subclause (III)(aa). ``(iii) Exceptions.--The regulations promulgated under clause (ii) shall provide an exception to the requirement under subclause (I) of such clause for covered housing-- ``(I) if the owner of the covered housing submits to the Secretary documentation-- ``(aa) that the owner conducted a risk assessment of the covered housing for lead- based paint hazards during the 12-month period preceding the date on which the family is expected to reside in the covered housing; and ``(bb) of any clearance examinations of lead-based paint hazard control work resulting from the risk assessment described in item (aa); ``(II) from which all lead-based paint has been identified and removed and clearance has been achieved in accordance with regulations promulgated under section 402 or 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2682, 2684), as applicable; ``(III) if-- ``(aa) lead-based paint hazards are identified in the dwelling unit in the covered housing in which the family will reside or is expected to reside; ``(bb) the dwelling unit is unoccupied; ``(cc) the owner of the covered housing, without any further delay in occupancy or increase in rent, provides the family with another dwelling unit in the covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(dd) the common areas servicing the new dwelling unit have no lead-based paint hazards; and ``(IV) in accordance with any other standard or exception the Secretary deems appropriate based on health-based standards. ``(B) Relocation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2021, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations to provide that a family with a child of less than 6 years of age that occupies a dwelling unit in covered housing in which lead-based paint hazards were identified, but not controlled in accordance with regulations required under subparagraph (A)(ii), may relocate on an emergency basis and without placement on any waitlist, penalty (including rent payments to be made for that dwelling unit), or lapse in assistance to-- ``(i) a dwelling unit that was constructed in 1978 or later; or ``(ii) another dwelling unit in covered housing that has no lead-based paint hazards.''. SEC. 3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes. or ``(bb) multi-family housing that-- ``(AA) is covered by an application for mortgage insurance under the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ); or project-based rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the amendments made by section 2 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

S.465

Health

COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to raise awareness about COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and promote vaccination among racial and ethnic minority groups and other populations that have experienced health disparities related to the disease. The CDC must conduct, subject to available funding, a public awareness campaign that targets those populations. The CDC must coordinate the campaign with the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and other federal, state, tribal, and local entities. The CDC must also award grants to health departments for similar COVID-19 awareness campaigns. Grant-funded campaigns must complement the CDC's campaign, as well as other efforts to inform the public about the disease. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must develop prototype materials for grantees to use in their campaigns.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID-19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Surgeon General, the National Vaccine Program Office, and, as appropriate, in coordination with the relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Indian Health Service, and other relevant Federal offices and agencies, shall, subject to the availability of funding, develop and implement public awareness campaigns about COVID-19 vaccination and other relevant information about COVID-19 directed at racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations that have experienced health disparities during the COVID-19 public health emergency related to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death. (b) Requirements.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall-- (1) prioritize communities where the greatest health disparities have been identified with respect to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19, with a focus on disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations; (2) be accessible, culturally competent, and, as appropriate, multilingual; (3) use print, radio, or internet media, including partnerships with social media influencers and thought leaders, or other forms of public communication, including local, independent, or community-based written news and electronic publications; and (4) provide information based on scientific evidence, dispel misinformation, and promote transparency regarding-- (A) COVID-19 vaccination, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on disease transmission and severity, and the associated health impacts for individuals, communities, or the Nation; (ii) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the economic health of communities or the Nation; (iii) the current or upcoming availability of COVID-19 vaccination with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; (iv) locations where COVID-19 vaccinations are or will be available; (v) any relevant information regarding vaccination allocation or populations that are prioritized for vaccination in the region; and (vi) any other information regarding COVID- 19 vaccination, as the Secretary determines appropriate; (B) COVID-19 testing, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 testing on disease transmission; (ii) the availability of COVID-19 testing with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; and (iii) locations where COVID-19 testing is available in the region; (C) the actions that individuals may take to protect themselves from COVID-19, which may include masking and social distancing; or (D) any other topics related to COVID-19, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. SEC. 3. GRANT PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID- 19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Surgeon General, the National Vaccine Program Office, and, as appropriate, in coordination with the relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Indian Health Service, and other relevant Federal offices and agencies, shall award competitive grants to State, Tribal, and territorial health departments to support public awareness campaigns about COVID-19 directed at racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations that have experienced health disparities during the COVID-19 public health emergency related to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death. (b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). (c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (d) Requirements.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall-- (1) prioritize communities where the greatest health disparities have been identified with respect to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19, with a focus on disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations; (2) be accessible, culturally competent, and, as appropriate, multilingual; (3) use print, radio, or internet media, including partnerships with social media influencers and thought leaders, or other forms of public communication, including local, independent, or community-based written news and electronic publications; and (4) provide information based on scientific evidence, dispel misinformation, and promote transparency regarding-- (A) COVID-19 vaccination, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on disease transmission and severity, and the associated health impacts for individuals, communities, or the Nation; (ii) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the economic health of communities or the Nation; (iii) the current or upcoming availability of COVID-19 vaccination with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; (iv) locations where COVID-19 vaccinations are or will be available; (v) any relevant information regarding vaccination allocation or populations that are prioritized for vaccination in the region; and (vi) any other information regarding COVID- 19 vaccination, as the Secretary determines appropriate; (B) COVID-19 testing, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 testing on disease transmission; (ii) the availability of COVID-19 testing with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; and (iii) locations where COVID-19 testing is available in the region; (C) the actions that individuals may take to protect themselves from COVID-19, which may include masking and social distancing; or (D) any other topics related to COVID-19, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. (f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 4. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means the public health emergency first declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19; (2) the term ``racial and ethnic minority'' has the meaning given the term ``racial and ethnic minority group'' in section 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)); (3) the term ``relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services'' may include-- (A) the Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (B) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (C) the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (D) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Food and Drug Administration; (E) the Office of Health Equity of the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (F) the Office of Behavioral Health Equity of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (5) the term ``Tribal organization'' has the meanings given the term ``tribal organization'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); and (6) the term ``urban Indian organization'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603). <all>

COVID–19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021

A bill to establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID-19-related health disparities and promote vaccination.

COVID–19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021

Sen. Menendez, Robert

D

NJ

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to raise awareness about COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and promote vaccination among racial and ethnic minority groups and other populations that have experienced health disparities related to the disease. The CDC must conduct, subject to available funding, a public awareness campaign that targets those populations. The CDC must coordinate the campaign with the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and other federal, state, tribal, and local entities. The CDC must also award grants to health departments for similar COVID-19 awareness campaigns. Grant-funded campaigns must complement the CDC's campaign, as well as other efforts to inform the public about the disease. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must develop prototype materials for grantees to use in their campaigns.

2. FEDERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID-19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. SEC. 300u-6(g)); (3) the term ``relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services'' may include-- (A) the Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (B) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (C) the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (D) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Food and Drug Administration; (E) the Office of Health Equity of the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (F) the Office of Behavioral Health Equity of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (5) the term ``Tribal organization'' has the meanings given the term ``tribal organization'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C.

2. FEDERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID-19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. SEC. 300u-6(g)); (3) the term ``relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services'' may include-- (A) the Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (B) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (C) the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (D) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Food and Drug Administration; (E) the Office of Health Equity of the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (F) the Office of Behavioral Health Equity of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (5) the term ``Tribal organization'' has the meanings given the term ``tribal organization'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FEDERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID-19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. (c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (d) Requirements.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall-- (1) prioritize communities where the greatest health disparities have been identified with respect to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19, with a focus on disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations; (2) be accessible, culturally competent, and, as appropriate, multilingual; (3) use print, radio, or internet media, including partnerships with social media influencers and thought leaders, or other forms of public communication, including local, independent, or community-based written news and electronic publications; and (4) provide information based on scientific evidence, dispel misinformation, and promote transparency regarding-- (A) COVID-19 vaccination, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on disease transmission and severity, and the associated health impacts for individuals, communities, or the Nation; (ii) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the economic health of communities or the Nation; (iii) the current or upcoming availability of COVID-19 vaccination with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; (iv) locations where COVID-19 vaccinations are or will be available; (v) any relevant information regarding vaccination allocation or populations that are prioritized for vaccination in the region; and (vi) any other information regarding COVID- 19 vaccination, as the Secretary determines appropriate; (B) COVID-19 testing, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 testing on disease transmission; (ii) the availability of COVID-19 testing with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; and (iii) locations where COVID-19 testing is available in the region; (C) the actions that individuals may take to protect themselves from COVID-19, which may include masking and social distancing; or (D) any other topics related to COVID-19, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. DEFINITIONS. 300u-6(g)); (3) the term ``relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services'' may include-- (A) the Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (B) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (C) the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (D) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Food and Drug Administration; (E) the Office of Health Equity of the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (F) the Office of Behavioral Health Equity of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (5) the term ``Tribal organization'' has the meanings given the term ``tribal organization'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 1603).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. FEDERAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO ADDRESS COVID-19-RELATED HEALTH DISPARITIES AND PROMOTE VACCINATION. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. (a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and in coordination with the White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Surgeon General, the National Vaccine Program Office, and, as appropriate, in coordination with the relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Indian Health Service, and other relevant Federal offices and agencies, shall award competitive grants to State, Tribal, and territorial health departments to support public awareness campaigns about COVID-19 directed at racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations that have experienced health disparities during the COVID-19 public health emergency related to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death. (b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). (c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (d) Requirements.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall-- (1) prioritize communities where the greatest health disparities have been identified with respect to rates of vaccination, testing, infection, hospitalization, and death related to COVID-19, with a focus on disparities affecting racial and ethnic minority, rural, and other vulnerable populations; (2) be accessible, culturally competent, and, as appropriate, multilingual; (3) use print, radio, or internet media, including partnerships with social media influencers and thought leaders, or other forms of public communication, including local, independent, or community-based written news and electronic publications; and (4) provide information based on scientific evidence, dispel misinformation, and promote transparency regarding-- (A) COVID-19 vaccination, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on disease transmission and severity, and the associated health impacts for individuals, communities, or the Nation; (ii) the effects of COVID-19 vaccination on the economic health of communities or the Nation; (iii) the current or upcoming availability of COVID-19 vaccination with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; (iv) locations where COVID-19 vaccinations are or will be available; (v) any relevant information regarding vaccination allocation or populations that are prioritized for vaccination in the region; and (vi) any other information regarding COVID- 19 vaccination, as the Secretary determines appropriate; (B) COVID-19 testing, which may include information regarding-- (i) the effects of COVID-19 testing on disease transmission; (ii) the availability of COVID-19 testing with no cost-sharing for most United States residents; and (iii) locations where COVID-19 testing is available in the region; (C) the actions that individuals may take to protect themselves from COVID-19, which may include masking and social distancing; or (D) any other topics related to COVID-19, as the Secretary determines appropriate. (f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``COVID-19 public health emergency'' means the public health emergency first declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) on January 31, 2020, with respect to COVID-19; (2) the term ``racial and ethnic minority'' has the meaning given the term ``racial and ethnic minority group'' in section 1707(g) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300u-6(g)); (3) the term ``relevant Offices of Minority Health in the Department of Health and Human Services'' may include-- (A) the Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; (B) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (C) the Office of Minority Health of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; (D) the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity of the Food and Drug Administration; (E) the Office of Health Equity of the Health Resources and Services Administration; and (F) the Office of Behavioral Health Equity of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; (4) the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (5) the term ``Tribal organization'' has the meanings given the term ``tribal organization'' in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); and (6) the term ``urban Indian organization'' has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1603).

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 45 days after the date on which amounts are made available to the Secretary under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on how such funds have been used during such 45-day period and a plan for using any remaining funds within the next 45 days. ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2022.

To establish and support public awareness campaigns to address COVID- 19-related health disparities and promote vaccination. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act of 2021''. (c) Coordination.--The public awareness campaigns under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, Tribal, and local efforts, including the grant program described in section 3, as appropriate. ( e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2021. b) Eligible Local Entities.--Recipients of grants under this section may disseminate the grant funding to eligible local entities, which may include local health departments, nonprofit community-based organizations, Tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, health care providers, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit faith- based organizations, to develop and implement the public awareness campaigns described in subsection (a). ( c) Prototypes.--The Secretary shall develop prototype campaign materials and make such materials available on the internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services for grant recipients and eligible local entities to adapt as needed to meet the needs of local communities. (e) Coordination.--The public health campaigns supported by grants awarded under this section shall be complementary to, and coordinated with, any other Federal, State, or local efforts, including the public awareness campaigns described in section 2, as appropriate. ( f) Timing.--The Secretary shall award the grants under this section not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (

H.R.8791

Health

Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022 This bill provides for a special enrollment period for Medicare medical benefits for individuals who are enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage at the time they qualify for Medicare. The special enrollment period applies during each month of COBRA coverage and the three-month period after coverage ends; individuals may enroll during the special enrollment period once during their lifetime.

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT UNDER MEDICARE OF INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE. (a) Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Enrolled in COBRA Continuation Coverage.--Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5)(A) In the case of an individual who-- ``(i) at the time the individual first satisfies paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1836(a), is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in subparagraph (D)); or ``(ii) is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage and immediately prior to such enrollment was an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, there shall be a special enrollment period described in subparagraph (B). ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. (b) Coverage Period for Certain Eligible Individuals.--Section 1838(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395q(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)'' and inserting the following: ``pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)--''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ``; or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls.''. (c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. (d) Coordination of Benefits.-- (1) ERISA.--Section 607 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1167)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(6) Coordination of benefits.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (2) PHSA.--Section 2208 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300bb-8) is amended-- (A) by striking ``definitions'' and inserting ``definitions and special rules''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Special rule for coordination of benefits.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (3) IRC.--Section 4980B(g) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended-- (A) by striking ``Definitions'' and inserting ``Definitions and Special Rules''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Special rule for coordination of benefits.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (e) Updating COBRA Continuation Coverage Notifications.--Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall update the written notices required under section 606 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1166) to include an explanation of the full scope of the Medicare secondary payer rules under section 1862(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)), including how such rules apply with respect to COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)(5)(D))). <all>

Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes.

Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022

Rep. Schrader, Kurt

D

OR

This bill provides for a special enrollment period for Medicare medical benefits for individuals who are enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage at the time they qualify for Medicare. The special enrollment period applies during each month of COBRA coverage and the three-month period after coverage ends; individuals may enroll during the special enrollment period once during their lifetime.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. (a) Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Enrolled in COBRA Continuation Coverage.--Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. 1395q(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)'' and inserting the following: ``pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)--''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ``; or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls.''. (d) Coordination of Benefits.-- (1) ERISA.--Section 607 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 300bb-8) is amended-- (A) by striking ``definitions'' and inserting ``definitions and special rules''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Special rule for coordination of benefits.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. 1395p(i)(5)(D))).

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. (a) Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Enrolled in COBRA Continuation Coverage.--Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. 1395q(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)'' and inserting the following: ``pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)--''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ``; or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls.''. (d) Coordination of Benefits.-- (1) ERISA.--Section 607 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. 1395p(i)(5)(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 ``Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT UNDER MEDICARE OF INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE. (a) Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Enrolled in COBRA Continuation Coverage.--Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5)(A) In the case of an individual who-- ``(i) at the time the individual first satisfies paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1836(a), is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in subparagraph (D)); or ``(ii) is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage and immediately prior to such enrollment was an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, there shall be a special enrollment period described in subparagraph (B). ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. (b) Coverage Period for Certain Eligible Individuals.--Section 1838(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395q(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)'' and inserting the following: ``pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)--''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ``; or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls.''. (c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. (d) Coordination of Benefits.-- (1) ERISA.--Section 607 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. (2) PHSA.--Section 2208 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300bb-8) is amended-- (A) by striking ``definitions'' and inserting ``definitions and special rules''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Special rule for coordination of benefits.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (e) Updating COBRA Continuation Coverage Notifications.--Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall update the written notices required under section 606 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1166) to include an explanation of the full scope of the Medicare secondary payer rules under section 1862(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)), including how such rules apply with respect to COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)(5)(D))).

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Medicare Enrollment Protection Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. TREATMENT UNDER MEDICARE OF INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM COBRA CONTINUATION COVERAGE. (a) Special Enrollment Period for Individuals Enrolled in COBRA Continuation Coverage.--Section 1837(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5)(A) In the case of an individual who-- ``(i) at the time the individual first satisfies paragraph (1) or (2) of section 1836(a), is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in subparagraph (D)); or ``(ii) is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage and immediately prior to such enrollment was an individual described in paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, there shall be a special enrollment period described in subparagraph (B). ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. (b) Coverage Period for Certain Eligible Individuals.--Section 1838(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395q(e)) is amended-- (1) by striking ``pursuant to section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)'' and inserting the following: ``pursuant to-- ``(1) section 1837(i)(3) or 1837(i)(4)(B)--''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively, and moving the indentation of each such subparagraph 2 ems to the right; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (B), as so redesignated, and inserting ``; or''; and (4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) section 1837(i)(5), the coverage period shall begin on the first day of the month following the month in which the individual so enrolls.''. (c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. (d) Coordination of Benefits.-- (1) ERISA.--Section 607 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. (2) PHSA.--Section 2208 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300bb-8) is amended-- (A) by striking ``definitions'' and inserting ``definitions and special rules''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(5) Special rule for coordination of benefits.-- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case that an individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act) and the individual is eligible for but not enrolled in coverage under part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, such COBRA continuation coverage shall not reduce or terminate benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage with respect to the individual on the basis that the individual is eligible for coverage under such part B or otherwise take into account such eligibility. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (e) Updating COBRA Continuation Coverage Notifications.--Not later than January 1, 2023, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall update the written notices required under section 606 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. 1166) to include an explanation of the full scope of the Medicare secondary payer rules under section 1862(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)), including how such rules apply with respect to COBRA continuation coverage (as defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395p(i)(5)(D))).

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( c) No Increase in Premium.--Section 1839(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(B) The special enrollment period referred to in subparagraph (A) is the period that includes-- ``(i) each month during any part of which the individual is enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage; and ``(ii) the 3-month period beginning with the first month following the last month during any part of which such individual is so enrolled. ``(C) An individual may only enroll during the special enrollment period provided under subparagraph (A) one time during the individual's lifetime. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( 1395r(b)) is amended-- (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ``, (i)(5)'' after ``subsection (i)(4)''; (2) in the second sentence, by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``or months for which the individual can demonstrate that the individual was enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (as such term is defined in section 1837(i)(5)(D))''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage, and for other purposes. ``(D) For purposes of this paragraph, the term `COBRA continuation coverage' means continuation coverage beginning on or after January 1, 2023-- ``(i) under a COBRA continuation provision (as defined in section 2791(d)(4) of the Public Health Service Act); ``(ii) pursuant to section 8905a of title 5, United States Code; or ``(iii) under a similar State law that provides comparable continuation of group health plan coverage.''. ( ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. ( Such benefits under such COBRA continuation coverage shall be provided to such an individual as if such individual were not so eligible for coverage under such part B. Nothing in the preceding two sentences shall require the provision of such COBRA continuation coverage to an individual enrolled in coverage under such part B or prohibit the termination of such continuation coverage or reduction of benefits under such continuation coverage in the case of an individual who enrolls under such part B.''. (

H.R.5177

Agriculture and Food

Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act or the SPARK Act This bill expands automatic eligibility for free school lunches and breakfasts to include children who have been placed in kinship care with a relative or family friend with the involvement of the state child welfare agency. To enroll in the program, a family must document the child's status to the appropriate local educational agency.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship 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 ``Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act'' or the ``SPARK Act''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL MEALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''. <all>

SPARK Act

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes.

SPARK Act Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act

Rep. Wild, Susan

D

PA

This bill expands automatic eligibility for free school lunches and breakfasts to include children who have been placed in kinship care with a relative or family friend with the involvement of the state child welfare agency. To enroll in the program, a family must document the child's status to the appropriate local educational agency.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship 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 ``Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act'' or the ``SPARK Act''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL MEALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''. <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship 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 ``Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act'' or the ``SPARK Act''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL MEALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship 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 ``Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act'' or the ``SPARK Act''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL MEALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''. <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship 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 ``Schools Preventing Hunger in At-Risk Kids Act'' or the ``SPARK Act''. SEC. 2. SCHOOL MEALS FOR FOSTER CHILDREN IN KINSHIP CARE. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child.''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq.), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''. <all>

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. '';

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. '';

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. '';

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. '';

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (2) in subsection (d)(2)(F)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) documentation has been provided to the appropriate local educational agency showing the status of the child as a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child; or''.

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care, and for other purposes. Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758)-- (1) in subsection (b)-- (A) paragraph (5)(E)-- (i) in clause (i), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in clause (ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), ''; and (B) in paragraph (12)(A)(vii)-- (i) in subclause (I), by striking ``or'' at the end; (ii) in subclause (II), by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (iii) by adding at the end the following: ``(III) a child whose placement with a relative or family friend was carried out with the involvement of an agency that administers a State plan under part B or E of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621 et seq. ), regardless of whether such agency is responsible for the care and placement of such child. '';

H.R.7229

Taxation

Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act This bill classifies nonresidential real property and residential rental property as 20-year property for depreciation purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental 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 ``Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEPRECIATION OF NONRESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. (a) 20-Year Recovery Period.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(e)(3)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(F) 20-year property.--The term `20-year property' means-- ``(i) initial clearing and grading land improvements with respect to any electric utility transmission and distribution plant, ``(ii) any nonresidential real property, and ``(iii) any residential rental property.''. (2) Bonus depreciation not applicable.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(i)(I) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than nonresidential real property and residential rental property)'' before the comma at the end. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. (b) Adjustment of Deduction To Provide Neutral Cost Recovery.-- Section 168 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Neutral Cost Recovery for Nonresidential Real Property and Residential Rental Property.-- ``(1) In general.--The deduction otherwise provided under section 167(a) with respect to nonresidential real property and residential rental property for any taxable year shall be equal to the product of such amount (determined without regard to this subsection) multiplied by the applicable neutral cost recovery ratio with respect to such property for such taxable year. ``(2) Neutral cost recovery ratio.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable neutral cost recovery ratio' means, with respect to any property for any taxable year, the product (not less than 1 and rounded to the nearest 0.001) of-- ``(A) the quotient of-- ``(i) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter ending in such taxable year which corresponds to the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, divided by ``(ii) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, multiplied by ``(B) 1.03 to the nth power, where `n' is the number of full years in the period beginning on the 1st day of the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer and ending on the day before the beginning of the corresponding calendar quarter ending during such taxable year. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. ``(B) Pass-thru entity defined.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `pass-thru entity' means-- ``(i) a regulated investment company, ``(ii) a real estate investment trust, ``(iii) an S corporation, ``(iv) a partnership, ``(v) an estate or trust, and ``(vi) a common trust fund.''. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property.

Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act

Rep. Walorski, Jackie

R

IN

This bill classifies nonresidential real property and residential rental property as 20-year property for depreciation purposes.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental 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 ``Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEPRECIATION OF NONRESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. (a) 20-Year Recovery Period.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(e)(3)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(F) 20-year property.--The term `20-year property' means-- ``(i) initial clearing and grading land improvements with respect to any electric utility transmission and distribution plant, ``(ii) any nonresidential real property, and ``(iii) any residential rental property.''. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(2) Neutral cost recovery ratio.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable neutral cost recovery ratio' means, with respect to any property for any taxable year, the product (not less than 1 and rounded to the nearest 0.001) of-- ``(A) the quotient of-- ``(i) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter ending in such taxable year which corresponds to the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, divided by ``(ii) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, multiplied by ``(B) 1.03 to the nth power, where `n' is the number of full years in the period beginning on the 1st day of the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer and ending on the day before the beginning of the corresponding calendar quarter ending during such taxable year. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. ``(B) Pass-thru entity defined.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `pass-thru entity' means-- ``(i) a regulated investment company, ``(ii) a real estate investment trust, ``(iii) an S corporation, ``(iv) a partnership, ``(v) an estate or trust, and ``(vi) a common trust fund.''. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEPRECIATION OF NONRESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(2) Neutral cost recovery ratio.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable neutral cost recovery ratio' means, with respect to any property for any taxable year, the product (not less than 1 and rounded to the nearest 0.001) of-- ``(A) the quotient of-- ``(i) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter ending in such taxable year which corresponds to the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, divided by ``(ii) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, multiplied by ``(B) 1.03 to the nth power, where `n' is the number of full years in the period beginning on the 1st day of the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer and ending on the day before the beginning of the corresponding calendar quarter ending during such taxable year. ``(B) Pass-thru entity defined.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `pass-thru entity' means-- ``(i) a regulated investment company, ``(ii) a real estate investment trust, ``(iii) an S corporation, ``(iv) a partnership, ``(v) an estate or trust, and ``(vi) a common trust fund.''. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental 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 ``Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEPRECIATION OF NONRESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. (a) 20-Year Recovery Period.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(e)(3)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(F) 20-year property.--The term `20-year property' means-- ``(i) initial clearing and grading land improvements with respect to any electric utility transmission and distribution plant, ``(ii) any nonresidential real property, and ``(iii) any residential rental property.''. (2) Bonus depreciation not applicable.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(i)(I) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than nonresidential real property and residential rental property)'' before the comma at the end. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. (b) Adjustment of Deduction To Provide Neutral Cost Recovery.-- Section 168 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Neutral Cost Recovery for Nonresidential Real Property and Residential Rental Property.-- ``(1) In general.--The deduction otherwise provided under section 167(a) with respect to nonresidential real property and residential rental property for any taxable year shall be equal to the product of such amount (determined without regard to this subsection) multiplied by the applicable neutral cost recovery ratio with respect to such property for such taxable year. ``(2) Neutral cost recovery ratio.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable neutral cost recovery ratio' means, with respect to any property for any taxable year, the product (not less than 1 and rounded to the nearest 0.001) of-- ``(A) the quotient of-- ``(i) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter ending in such taxable year which corresponds to the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, divided by ``(ii) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, multiplied by ``(B) 1.03 to the nth power, where `n' is the number of full years in the period beginning on the 1st day of the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer and ending on the day before the beginning of the corresponding calendar quarter ending during such taxable year. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. ``(B) Pass-thru entity defined.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `pass-thru entity' means-- ``(i) a regulated investment company, ``(ii) a real estate investment trust, ``(iii) an S corporation, ``(iv) a partnership, ``(v) an estate or trust, and ``(vi) a common trust fund.''. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental 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 ``Renewing Investment in American Workers and Supply Chains Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF DEPRECIATION OF NONRESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY. (a) 20-Year Recovery Period.-- (1) In general.--Section 168(e)(3)(F) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(F) 20-year property.--The term `20-year property' means-- ``(i) initial clearing and grading land improvements with respect to any electric utility transmission and distribution plant, ``(ii) any nonresidential real property, and ``(iii) any residential rental property.''. (2) Bonus depreciation not applicable.--Section 168(k)(2)(A)(i)(I) of such Code is amended by inserting ``(other than nonresidential real property and residential rental property)'' before the comma at the end. (3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. (b) Adjustment of Deduction To Provide Neutral Cost Recovery.-- Section 168 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(n) Neutral Cost Recovery for Nonresidential Real Property and Residential Rental Property.-- ``(1) In general.--The deduction otherwise provided under section 167(a) with respect to nonresidential real property and residential rental property for any taxable year shall be equal to the product of such amount (determined without regard to this subsection) multiplied by the applicable neutral cost recovery ratio with respect to such property for such taxable year. ``(2) Neutral cost recovery ratio.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `applicable neutral cost recovery ratio' means, with respect to any property for any taxable year, the product (not less than 1 and rounded to the nearest 0.001) of-- ``(A) the quotient of-- ``(i) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter ending in such taxable year which corresponds to the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, divided by ``(ii) the gross domestic product deflator (as determined by the Bureau of Economic Analysis) for the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer, multiplied by ``(B) 1.03 to the nth power, where `n' is the number of full years in the period beginning on the 1st day of the calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer and ending on the day before the beginning of the corresponding calendar quarter ending during such taxable year. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. ``(B) Pass-thru entity defined.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `pass-thru entity' means-- ``(i) a regulated investment company, ``(ii) a real estate investment trust, ``(iii) an S corporation, ``(iv) a partnership, ``(v) an estate or trust, and ``(vi) a common trust fund.''. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ( ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. ( 2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ( ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. ( 2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ( ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. ( 2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ( ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. ( 2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ( ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. (c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. ( 2) Neutral cost recovery.--The amendments made by subsection (b) shall apply to taxable years ending after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property. 3) Conforming amendment.--The table contained in section 168(c) of such Code is amended-- (A) by striking the row relating to residential rental property, and (B) by striking the row relating to nonresidential real property. ``(3) Application to property placed in service before date of enactment.--In the case of nonresidential real property or residential rental property which is placed in service before the date of enactment of this subsection, subparagraphs (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (B) of paragraph (2) shall each be applied by substituting `calendar quarter which includes the date of enactment of this subsection' for `calendar quarter during which such property was placed in service by the taxpayer'. ``(4) Additional deduction not to affect basis or recapture.-- ``(A) In general.--The additional amount determined under this section by reason of this subsection shall not be taken into account in determining the adjusted basis of any applicable property or of any interest in a pass-thru entity which holds such property and shall not be treated as a deduction for depreciation for purposes of sections 1245 and 1250. c) Effective Dates.-- (1) 20-year recovery period.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to property placed in service after the date of the enactment of this Act, in taxable years ending after such date. (

S.1482

Government Operations and Politics

Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021 This bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirement that federal agencies must submit at least one proposal for reducing direct spending before taking a discretionary administrative action that increases direct spending. Further, an agency must submit to the OMB its legal basis for concluding that a proposed administrative action is nondiscretionary and, therefore, not subject to this requirement.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``administrative action'' includes the issuance of a rule, demonstration, program notice, or guidance by an agency; (2) the term ``agency''-- (A) means-- (i) an ``Executive agency'', as defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code; or (ii) a ``military department'', as defined under section 102 of title 5, United States Code; and (B) does not include the Government Accountability Office; (3) the term ``covered discretionary administrative action'' means a discretionary administrative action that would effect direct spending; (4) the term ``direct spending'' has the meaning given that term in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)); (5) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (6) the term ``discretionary administrative action''-- (A) means any administrative action that is not required by statute; and (B) includes an administrative action required by statute for which an agency has discretion in the manner in which to implement the administrative action; and (7) the term ``increase direct spending'' means that the amount of direct spending would increase relative to-- (A) the most recently submitted projection of the amount of direct spending under current law under-- (i) the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) the supplemental summary of the budget submitted under section 1106, of title 31, United States Code; (B) with respect to a discretionary administrative action that is incorporated into the applicable projection described in subparagraph (A) and for which a proposal has not been submitted under section 4(a)(2)(A), a projection of the amount of direct spending if no administrative action were taken; or (C) with respect to a discretionary administrative action described in paragraph (6)(B), a projection of the amount of direct spending under the least costly implementation option that meets the requirements under the statute. SEC. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. (3) In practice, however, agencies have applied this requirement with varying degrees of stringency, sometimes resulting in higher direct spending. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. SEC. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT EFFECT DIRECT SPENDING. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. (B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. (ii) No offset.--If the written notice regarding a proposed covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending does not include a proposal to offset the increased direct spending, the Director shall return the proposal to the agency for resubmission in accordance with this Act. (b) Nondiscretionary Actions.--If an agency determines that a proposed administrative action that would increase direct spending is required by statute and therefore is not a covered discretionary administrative action, before the agency takes further action with respect to the proposed administrative action, the head of the agency shall-- (1) submit to the Director a written opinion by the general counsel of the agency, or the equivalent employee of the agency, explaining that legal conclusion; and (2) consult with the Director regarding implementation of the proposed administrative action. (c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. SEC. 6. WAIVER. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest. <all>

Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021

A bill to increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go.

Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021

Sen. Braun, Mike

R

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This bill provides statutory authority for the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirement that federal agencies must submit at least one proposal for reducing direct spending before taking a discretionary administrative action that increases direct spending. Further, an agency must submit to the OMB its legal basis for concluding that a proposed administrative action is nondiscretionary and, therefore, not subject to this requirement.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. 900(c)); (5) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (6) the term ``discretionary administrative action''-- (A) means any administrative action that is not required by statute; and (B) includes an administrative action required by statute for which an agency has discretion in the manner in which to implement the administrative action; and (7) the term ``increase direct spending'' means that the amount of direct spending would increase relative to-- (A) the most recently submitted projection of the amount of direct spending under current law under-- (i) the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) the supplemental summary of the budget submitted under section 1106, of title 31, United States Code; (B) with respect to a discretionary administrative action that is incorporated into the applicable projection described in subparagraph (A) and for which a proposal has not been submitted under section 4(a)(2)(A), a projection of the amount of direct spending if no administrative action were taken; or (C) with respect to a discretionary administrative action described in paragraph (6)(B), a projection of the amount of direct spending under the least costly implementation option that meets the requirements under the statute. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. (3) In practice, however, agencies have applied this requirement with varying degrees of stringency, sometimes resulting in higher direct spending. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT EFFECT DIRECT SPENDING. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. 5. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE. SEC. 6. WAIVER. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. 900(c)); (5) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (6) the term ``discretionary administrative action''-- (A) means any administrative action that is not required by statute; and (B) includes an administrative action required by statute for which an agency has discretion in the manner in which to implement the administrative action; and (7) the term ``increase direct spending'' means that the amount of direct spending would increase relative to-- (A) the most recently submitted projection of the amount of direct spending under current law under-- (i) the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) the supplemental summary of the budget submitted under section 1106, of title 31, United States Code; (B) with respect to a discretionary administrative action that is incorporated into the applicable projection described in subparagraph (A) and for which a proposal has not been submitted under section 4(a)(2)(A), a projection of the amount of direct spending if no administrative action were taken; or (C) with respect to a discretionary administrative action described in paragraph (6)(B), a projection of the amount of direct spending under the least costly implementation option that meets the requirements under the statute. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT EFFECT DIRECT SPENDING. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. 5. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE. SEC. 6. WAIVER.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021''. 2. DEFINITIONS. 900(c)); (5) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (6) the term ``discretionary administrative action''-- (A) means any administrative action that is not required by statute; and (B) includes an administrative action required by statute for which an agency has discretion in the manner in which to implement the administrative action; and (7) the term ``increase direct spending'' means that the amount of direct spending would increase relative to-- (A) the most recently submitted projection of the amount of direct spending under current law under-- (i) the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) the supplemental summary of the budget submitted under section 1106, of title 31, United States Code; (B) with respect to a discretionary administrative action that is incorporated into the applicable projection described in subparagraph (A) and for which a proposal has not been submitted under section 4(a)(2)(A), a projection of the amount of direct spending if no administrative action were taken; or (C) with respect to a discretionary administrative action described in paragraph (6)(B), a projection of the amount of direct spending under the least costly implementation option that meets the requirements under the statute. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. (3) In practice, however, agencies have applied this requirement with varying degrees of stringency, sometimes resulting in higher direct spending. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT EFFECT DIRECT SPENDING. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. (B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. (c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. 5. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. SEC. 6. WAIVER. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. In this Act-- (1) the term ``administrative action'' includes the issuance of a rule, demonstration, program notice, or guidance by an agency; (2) the term ``agency''-- (A) means-- (i) an ``Executive agency'', as defined under section 105 of title 5, United States Code; or (ii) a ``military department'', as defined under section 102 of title 5, United States Code; and (B) does not include the Government Accountability Office; (3) the term ``covered discretionary administrative action'' means a discretionary administrative action that would effect direct spending; (4) the term ``direct spending'' has the meaning given that term in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)); (5) the term ``Director'' means the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; (6) the term ``discretionary administrative action''-- (A) means any administrative action that is not required by statute; and (B) includes an administrative action required by statute for which an agency has discretion in the manner in which to implement the administrative action; and (7) the term ``increase direct spending'' means that the amount of direct spending would increase relative to-- (A) the most recently submitted projection of the amount of direct spending under current law under-- (i) the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code; or (ii) the supplemental summary of the budget submitted under section 1106, of title 31, United States Code; (B) with respect to a discretionary administrative action that is incorporated into the applicable projection described in subparagraph (A) and for which a proposal has not been submitted under section 4(a)(2)(A), a projection of the amount of direct spending if no administrative action were taken; or (C) with respect to a discretionary administrative action described in paragraph (6)(B), a projection of the amount of direct spending under the least costly implementation option that meets the requirements under the statute. SEC. 3. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. (3) In practice, however, agencies have applied this requirement with varying degrees of stringency, sometimes resulting in higher direct spending. (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. SEC. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS THAT EFFECT DIRECT SPENDING. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. (B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. (ii) No offset.--If the written notice regarding a proposed covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending does not include a proposal to offset the increased direct spending, the Director shall return the proposal to the agency for resubmission in accordance with this Act. (b) Nondiscretionary Actions.--If an agency determines that a proposed administrative action that would increase direct spending is required by statute and therefore is not a covered discretionary administrative action, before the agency takes further action with respect to the proposed administrative action, the head of the agency shall-- (1) submit to the Director a written opinion by the general counsel of the agency, or the equivalent employee of the agency, explaining that legal conclusion; and (2) consult with the Director regarding implementation of the proposed administrative action. (c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDANCE. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. SEC. 6. WAIVER. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest. <all>

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. ( c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. ( 2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. ( 2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. ( c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. ( 2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. ( c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. ( 2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. ( c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (a) Discretionary Administrative Actions.-- (1) In general.--Before an agency may undertake any covered discretionary administrative action, the head of the agency shall submit to the Director for review written notice regarding the proposed covered discretionary administrative action, which shall include an estimate of the budgetary effects of the proposed covered discretionary administrative action. ( 2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall issue instructions regarding the implementation of this Act, including how proposed covered discretionary administrative actions that increase direct spending and non-tax receipts will be evaluated. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

To increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay-As-You-Go. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS; PURPOSES. ( a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) In May 2005, the Office of Management and Budget implemented a budget-neutrality requirement for executive branch administrative actions affecting direct spending. (2) This mechanism, commonly referred to as ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go'', requires each agency to include 1 or more proposals for reducing direct spending whenever an agency proposes to undertake a discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending. ( b) Purposes.--The purposes of this Act are to-- (1) institutionalize and reinvigorate Administrative Pay- As-You-Go to keep direct spending under control; (2) control Federal spending and restore the Nation's fiscal security; and (3) ensure that agencies consider the costs of their administrative actions, take steps to offset those costs, and curtail costly administrative actions. (2) Increasing direct spending.-- (A) In general.--If an agency proposes to take a covered discretionary administrative action that would increase direct spending, the written notice submitted by the head of the agency under paragraph (1) shall include a proposal to undertake 1 or more other administrative actions that would provide a reduction in direct spending comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action. ( B) Review.-- (i) In general.--The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether the reduction in direct spending proposed by an agency under subparagraph (A) is comparable to the increase in direct spending attributable to the covered discretionary administrative action to which the proposal relates, taking into account the magnitude of the reduction and the increase and any other factors the Director determines appropriate. ( c) Projections.--Any projection for purposes of this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, or any successor thereto. The Director may waive the requirements of section 4 if the Director concludes that the waiver is necessary-- (1) for the delivery of essential services; (2) for effective program delivery; or (3) because a waiver is otherwise warranted by the public interest.

H.R.2367

Health

Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act or the SOBER Homes Act This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to study and make recommendations on recovery housing. Recovery housing refers to shared living environments free from alcohol and illicit drug use and centered on peer support and connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. As part of the study, NASEM must identify relevant research and data gaps that hinder reporting on the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing. After publication of the study, the Department of Health and Human Services must contract with an appropriate entity to conduct research to fill those gaps.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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 ``Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act'' or the ``SOBER Homes Act''. SEC. 2. NAS STUDY AND REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study, which may include a literature review and case studies as appropriate, on-- (1) the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing in the United States, including the availability in the United States of high-quality recovery housing and whether that availability meets the demand for such housing in the United States; and (2) State, Tribal, and local regulation and oversight of recovery housing. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. (c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. (2) Private and public covered recovery housing. (3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. (4) Number of clients served, disaggregated to the extent possible by covered recovery housing serving-- (A) 6 or fewer recovering residents; (B) 10 to 13 recovering residents; and (C) 18 or more recovering residents. (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. (6) Duration of services received by clients, disaggregated to the extent possible according to whether the services were-- (A) 30 days or fewer; (B) 31 to 90 days; (C) more than 90 days and fewer than 6 months; or (D) 6 months or more. (7) Certification levels of staff. (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. (d) Report.--The arrangement under subsection (a) shall require, by not later than 12 months after the date of entering into the agreement-- (1) completing the study under such subsection; and (2) making publicly available (including through publication on the internet) a report that contains-- (A) the results of the study; (B) the National Academy's recommendations for Federal, State, and local policies to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing in the United States; (C) research and data gaps; (D) recommendations for recovery housing quality and effectiveness metrics; (E) recommended mechanisms to collect data on those metrics, including with respect to research and data gaps; and (F) a summary of allegations, assertions, or formal legal actions on the State and local levels by governments and nongovernmental organizations with respect to the opening and operation of recovery housing. (e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (4) The term ``recovery housing'' means a shared living environment that is or purports to be-- (A) free from alcohol and use of nonprescribed drugs; and (B) centered on connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 3. FILLING RESEARCH AND DATA GAPS. Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section. <all>

SOBER Homes Act

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes.

SOBER Homes Act Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act

Rep. Levin, Mike

D

CA

This bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to contract with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to study and make recommendations on recovery housing. Recovery housing refers to shared living environments free from alcohol and illicit drug use and centered on peer support and connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. As part of the study, NASEM must identify relevant research and data gaps that hinder reporting on the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing. After publication of the study, the Department of Health and Human Services must contract with an appropriate entity to conduct research to fill those gaps.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act'' or the ``SOBER Homes Act''. NAS STUDY AND REPORT. (c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. (2) Private and public covered recovery housing. (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. (6) Duration of services received by clients, disaggregated to the extent possible according to whether the services were-- (A) 30 days or fewer; (B) 31 to 90 days; (C) more than 90 days and fewer than 6 months; or (D) 6 months or more. (7) Certification levels of staff. (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. (d) Report.--The arrangement under subsection (a) shall require, by not later than 12 months after the date of entering into the agreement-- (1) completing the study under such subsection; and (2) making publicly available (including through publication on the internet) a report that contains-- (A) the results of the study; (B) the National Academy's recommendations for Federal, State, and local policies to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing in the United States; (C) research and data gaps; (D) recommendations for recovery housing quality and effectiveness metrics; (E) recommended mechanisms to collect data on those metrics, including with respect to research and data gaps; and (F) a summary of allegations, assertions, or formal legal actions on the State and local levels by governments and nongovernmental organizations with respect to the opening and operation of recovery housing. (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (4) The term ``recovery housing'' means a shared living environment that is or purports to be-- (A) free from alcohol and use of nonprescribed drugs; and (B) centered on connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. FILLING RESEARCH AND DATA GAPS.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act'' or the ``SOBER Homes Act''. NAS STUDY AND REPORT. (c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. (2) Private and public covered recovery housing. (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. (6) Duration of services received by clients, disaggregated to the extent possible according to whether the services were-- (A) 30 days or fewer; (B) 31 to 90 days; (C) more than 90 days and fewer than 6 months; or (D) 6 months or more. (7) Certification levels of staff. (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (4) The term ``recovery housing'' means a shared living environment that is or purports to be-- (A) free from alcohol and use of nonprescribed drugs; and (B) centered on connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. FILLING RESEARCH AND DATA GAPS.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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 ``Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act'' or the ``SOBER Homes Act''. NAS STUDY AND REPORT. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. (c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. (2) Private and public covered recovery housing. (3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. (4) Number of clients served, disaggregated to the extent possible by covered recovery housing serving-- (A) 6 or fewer recovering residents; (B) 10 to 13 recovering residents; and (C) 18 or more recovering residents. (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. (6) Duration of services received by clients, disaggregated to the extent possible according to whether the services were-- (A) 30 days or fewer; (B) 31 to 90 days; (C) more than 90 days and fewer than 6 months; or (D) 6 months or more. (7) Certification levels of staff. (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. (d) Report.--The arrangement under subsection (a) shall require, by not later than 12 months after the date of entering into the agreement-- (1) completing the study under such subsection; and (2) making publicly available (including through publication on the internet) a report that contains-- (A) the results of the study; (B) the National Academy's recommendations for Federal, State, and local policies to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing in the United States; (C) research and data gaps; (D) recommendations for recovery housing quality and effectiveness metrics; (E) recommended mechanisms to collect data on those metrics, including with respect to research and data gaps; and (F) a summary of allegations, assertions, or formal legal actions on the State and local levels by governments and nongovernmental organizations with respect to the opening and operation of recovery housing. (e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (4) The term ``recovery housing'' means a shared living environment that is or purports to be-- (A) free from alcohol and use of nonprescribed drugs; and (B) centered on connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. FILLING RESEARCH AND DATA GAPS. Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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 ``Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery Homes Act'' or the ``SOBER Homes Act''. SEC. 2. NAS STUDY AND REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study, which may include a literature review and case studies as appropriate, on-- (1) the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing in the United States, including the availability in the United States of high-quality recovery housing and whether that availability meets the demand for such housing in the United States; and (2) State, Tribal, and local regulation and oversight of recovery housing. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. (c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. (2) Private and public covered recovery housing. (3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. (4) Number of clients served, disaggregated to the extent possible by covered recovery housing serving-- (A) 6 or fewer recovering residents; (B) 10 to 13 recovering residents; and (C) 18 or more recovering residents. (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. (6) Duration of services received by clients, disaggregated to the extent possible according to whether the services were-- (A) 30 days or fewer; (B) 31 to 90 days; (C) more than 90 days and fewer than 6 months; or (D) 6 months or more. (7) Certification levels of staff. (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. (d) Report.--The arrangement under subsection (a) shall require, by not later than 12 months after the date of entering into the agreement-- (1) completing the study under such subsection; and (2) making publicly available (including through publication on the internet) a report that contains-- (A) the results of the study; (B) the National Academy's recommendations for Federal, State, and local policies to promote the availability of high-quality recovery housing in the United States; (C) research and data gaps; (D) recommendations for recovery housing quality and effectiveness metrics; (E) recommended mechanisms to collect data on those metrics, including with respect to research and data gaps; and (F) a summary of allegations, assertions, or formal legal actions on the State and local levels by governments and nongovernmental organizations with respect to the opening and operation of recovery housing. (e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. (4) The term ``recovery housing'' means a shared living environment that is or purports to be-- (A) free from alcohol and use of nonprescribed drugs; and (B) centered on connection to services that promote sustained recovery from substance use disorders. (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2022. SEC. 3. FILLING RESEARCH AND DATA GAPS. Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section. <all>

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. ( 3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. ( (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. ( (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. ( (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. ( (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. ( (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. ( 3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. ( (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. ( (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. ( (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. ( 3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. ( (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. ( (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. ( (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. ( 3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. ( (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the United States, and for other purposes. c) Type and Characteristics.--The types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs referred to in subsection (b) consist of the following: (1) Nonprofit and for-profit covered recovery housing. ( (5) Bedroom occupancy in a house, disaggregated to the extent possible by-- (A) single room occupancy; (B) 2 residents occupying 1 room; and (C) more than 2 residents occupying 1 room. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. ( (3) The term ``health care professional'' means an individual who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the State to provide health care services. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing 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. (b) Topics.--The study under subsection (a) shall include a literature review of studies that-- (1) examine the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes for, the types and characteristics of covered recovery housing programs listed in subsection (c); and (2) identify the research and data gaps that must be filled to better report on the quality of, and effectiveness outcomes related to, covered recovery housing. ( 3) Covered recovery housing programs that provide services to-- (A) residents on a voluntary basis; and (B) residents pursuant to a judicial order. ( (8) Fraudulent and abusive practices by operators of covered recovery housing and inpatient and outpatient treatment facilities, both individually and in concert, including-- (A) deceptive or misleading marketing practices, including-- (i) inaccurate outcomes-based marketing; and (ii) marketing based on non-evidence based practices; (B) illegal patient brokering; (C) third-party recruiters; (D) deceptive or misleading marketing practices of treatment facility and recovery housing online aggregators; and (E) the impact of such practices on health care costs and recovery rates. ( e) Definitions.--In this subsection: (1) The term ``covered recovery housing'' means recovery housing that utilizes compensated or volunteer onsite staff who are not health care professionals to support residents. (2) The term ``effectiveness outcomes'' may include decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse or reoccurrence, lower rates of incarceration, higher income, increased employment, and improved family functioning. ( Not later than 60 days after the completion of the study under section 5, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall enter into an agreement with an appropriate entity to conduct such research as may be necessary to fill the research and data gaps identified in reporting pursuant to such section.

H.R.342

Armed Forces and National Security

PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021 This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, with all proceeds benefitting the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. (2) On January 15, 1969, PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to a downed American helicopter near Plei Djereng in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam. After PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to the downed helicopter, they were attacked by entrenched North Vietnamese forces. (3) During the battle, PFC Langhorn threw himself on an active enemy hand grenade that had been thrown near several wounded soldiers. PFC Langhorn was killed during the explosion but saved the lives of the rest of his platoon. (4) On April 7, 1970, the President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, awarded PFC Garfield Langhorn the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to commemorate his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 2. PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. (a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. (c) Other Terms and Conditions.--The issuance and sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to subsection (b) and the following: (1) Disposition of proceeds.-- (A) In general.--All amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of funding the operations of the program described in subsection (a), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Stamp depictions.--Stamps issued under this Act shall depict PFC Garfield M. Langhorn. (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code. <all>

PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes.

PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021

Rep. Zeldin, Lee M.

R

NY

This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, with all proceeds benefitting the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. (2) On January 15, 1969, PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to a downed American helicopter near Plei Djereng in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam. After PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to the downed helicopter, they were attacked by entrenched North Vietnamese forces. (3) During the battle, PFC Langhorn threw himself on an active enemy hand grenade that had been thrown near several wounded soldiers. PFC Langhorn was killed during the explosion but saved the lives of the rest of his platoon. (4) On April 7, 1970, the President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, awarded PFC Garfield Langhorn the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to commemorate his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 2. PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. (a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. (B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. After PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to the downed helicopter, they were attacked by entrenched North Vietnamese forces. (3) During the battle, PFC Langhorn threw himself on an active enemy hand grenade that had been thrown near several wounded soldiers. PFC Langhorn was killed during the explosion but saved the lives of the rest of his platoon. (4) On April 7, 1970, the President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, awarded PFC Garfield Langhorn the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to commemorate his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 2. PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. (B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. (2) On January 15, 1969, PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to a downed American helicopter near Plei Djereng in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam. After PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to the downed helicopter, they were attacked by entrenched North Vietnamese forces. (3) During the battle, PFC Langhorn threw himself on an active enemy hand grenade that had been thrown near several wounded soldiers. PFC Langhorn was killed during the explosion but saved the lives of the rest of his platoon. (4) On April 7, 1970, the President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, awarded PFC Garfield Langhorn the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to commemorate his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 2. PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. (a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. (c) Other Terms and Conditions.--The issuance and sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to subsection (b) and the following: (1) Disposition of proceeds.-- (A) In general.--All amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of funding the operations of the program described in subsection (a), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Stamp depictions.--Stamps issued under this Act shall depict PFC Garfield M. Langhorn. (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code. <all>

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans Act of 2021''. (b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. (2) On January 15, 1969, PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to a downed American helicopter near Plei Djereng in Pleiku Province, South Vietnam. After PFC Langhorn and his unit responded to the downed helicopter, they were attacked by entrenched North Vietnamese forces. (3) During the battle, PFC Langhorn threw himself on an active enemy hand grenade that had been thrown near several wounded soldiers. PFC Langhorn was killed during the explosion but saved the lives of the rest of his platoon. (4) On April 7, 1970, the President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, awarded PFC Garfield Langhorn the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously to commemorate his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. SEC. 2. PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. (a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. (c) Other Terms and Conditions.--The issuance and sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be governed by the provisions of section 416 of title 39, United States Code, and regulations issued under such section, subject to subsection (b) and the following: (1) Disposition of proceeds.-- (A) In general.--All amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be transferred to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of funding the operations of the program described in subsection (a), through payments which shall be made at least twice a year. (B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Stamp depictions.--Stamps issued under this Act shall depict PFC Garfield M. Langhorn. (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code. <all>

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. ( a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. ( B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. ( b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. ( 4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. ( b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. ( 4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. ( a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. ( B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. ( b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. ( 4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. ( a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. ( B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. ( b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. ( 4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. ( a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. ( B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS. ( b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( (b) Cost.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be offered at a cost equal to the cost of mailing a letter weighing 1 ounce or less at the nonautomation single- piece first-ounce letter rate, in effect at the time of purchase, plus a differential of not less than 25 percent. ( 4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. (

To provide for the issuance of a PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans, and for other purposes. b) Findings.--The Congress finds the following: (1) PFC Garfield M. Langhorn was deployed to Vietnam as a private first class and radio operator with Troop C, 7th Squadron (Airmobile), 17th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Aviation Brigade. ( PFC GARFIELD M. LANGHORN MEMORIAL SEMIPOSTAL STAMP TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS. ( a) In General.--In order to afford a convenient way for members of the public to contribute to funding for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program of the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 2044 of title 38, United States Code, the United States Postal Service shall issue a semipostal stamp (referred to in this Act as the ``PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans'') in accordance with the provisions of this section. ( B) Proceeds not to be offset.--In accordance with section 416(d)(4) of such title 39, amounts becoming available from the sale of the PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans (as so determined) shall not be taken into account in any decision relating to the level of appropriations or other Federal funding to be furnished in any year to the program described in subsection (a) or to the Department of Veterans Affairs. ( 2) Duration.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall be made available to the public for a period of at least 5 years, beginning no later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( (4) Limitation.--The PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Semipostal Stamp to Benefit our Veterans shall not be subject to, or taken into account for purposes of applying, any limitation under section 416(e)(1)(C) of such title 39. ( d) Definition.--For purposes of this Act, the term ``semipostal stamp'' refers to a stamp described in section 416(a)(1) of title 39, United States Code.

H.R.6681

Finance and Financial Sector

100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. All sales of coins issued under this bill shall include a surcharge which shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The year 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, dedicated on May 30, 1922. (2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon and sited on the western end of the National Mall across from the Washington Monument, the memorial contains a grand seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and includes inscriptions of passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address. (3) The most visited monument on the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial provides visitors with a grand view of the Mall and meaningful and inspiring way to experience President Lincoln and his legacy. It has been the site of many important historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (4) Congress has invested significant funding to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial over the years. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. (5) Since 2007, the Trust for the National Mall has been the leading nonprofit nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Mall and Memorial Parks division of the National Park Service dedicated to bringing private and public resources and public awareness to support the preservation, restoration, and enrichment of the National Mall. The Trust will provide management of the maintenance fund in collaboration with the National Park Service. (6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) $1 Silver Coins.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, each of which shall-- (1) weigh 26.73 grams; (2) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (3) contain at least 90 percent silver. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 4. DESIGN OF COINS. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. (2) Designation and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2023''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins under this Act only during the calendar year beginning on January 1, 2023. SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per coin. (b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (c) Audits.--The Lincoln Memorial shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b). (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. <all>

100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial.

100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act

Rep. LaHood, Darin

R

IL

This bill directs the Department of the Treasury to mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. All sales of coins issued under this bill shall include a surcharge which shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon and sited on the western end of the National Mall across from the Washington Monument, the memorial contains a grand seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and includes inscriptions of passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address. It has been the site of many important historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (4) Congress has invested significant funding to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial over the years. The Trust will provide management of the maintenance fund in collaboration with the National Park Service. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. 3. (a) $1 Silver Coins.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, each of which shall-- (1) weigh 26.73 grams; (2) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (3) contain at least 90 percent silver. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. (b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. SALE OF COINS. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. (c) Audits.--The Lincoln Memorial shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b). The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out 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 ``100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon and sited on the western end of the National Mall across from the Washington Monument, the memorial contains a grand seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and includes inscriptions of passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address. It has been the site of many important historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (4) Congress has invested significant funding to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial over the years. The Trust will provide management of the maintenance fund in collaboration with the National Park Service. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. 3. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. (b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. SALE OF COINS. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out 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 ``100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act''. 2. FINDINGS. (2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon and sited on the western end of the National Mall across from the Washington Monument, the memorial contains a grand seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and includes inscriptions of passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address. It has been the site of many important historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (4) Congress has invested significant funding to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial over the years. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. (5) Since 2007, the Trust for the National Mall has been the leading nonprofit nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Mall and Memorial Parks division of the National Park Service dedicated to bringing private and public resources and public awareness to support the preservation, restoration, and enrichment of the National Mall. The Trust will provide management of the maintenance fund in collaboration with the National Park Service. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) $1 Silver Coins.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, each of which shall-- (1) weigh 26.73 grams; (2) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (3) contain at least 90 percent silver. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. 4. (2) Designation and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2023''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. 6. SALE OF COINS. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per coin. (c) Audits.--The Lincoln Memorial shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b). (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial Commemorative Coin Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) The year 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, dedicated on May 30, 1922. (2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. Designed by Henry Bacon and sited on the western end of the National Mall across from the Washington Monument, the memorial contains a grand seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln and includes inscriptions of passages from the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's second inaugural address. (3) The most visited monument on the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial provides visitors with a grand view of the Mall and meaningful and inspiring way to experience President Lincoln and his legacy. It has been the site of many important historical events, including Martin Luther King Jr.'s ``I Have a Dream'' speech, delivered on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (4) Congress has invested significant funding to repair and restore the Lincoln Memorial over the years. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. (5) Since 2007, the Trust for the National Mall has been the leading nonprofit nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Mall and Memorial Parks division of the National Park Service dedicated to bringing private and public resources and public awareness to support the preservation, restoration, and enrichment of the National Mall. The Trust will provide management of the maintenance fund in collaboration with the National Park Service. (6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (a) $1 Silver Coins.--The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall mint and issue not more than 500,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial, each of which shall-- (1) weigh 26.73 grams; (2) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and (3) contain at least 90 percent silver. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. (c) Numismatic Items.--For purposes of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall be considered to be numismatic items. SEC. 4. DESIGN OF COINS. (a) Design Requirements.-- (1) In general.--The design of the coins minted under this Act shall be emblematic of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. (2) Designation and inscriptions.--On each coin minted under this Act, there shall be-- (A) a designation of the value of the coin; (B) an inscription of the year ``2023''; and (C) inscriptions of the words ``Liberty'', ``In God We Trust'', ``United States of America'', and ``E Pluribus Unum''. (b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. (b) Period for Issuance.--The Secretary may issue coins under this Act only during the calendar year beginning on January 1, 2023. SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). (b) Prepaid Orders.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accept prepaid orders for the coins minted under this Act before the issuance of such coins. (2) Discount.--Sale prices with respect to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be at a reasonable discount. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. (a) In General.--All sales of coins issued under this Act shall include a surcharge of $10 per coin. (b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (c) Audits.--The Lincoln Memorial shall be subject to the audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of title 31, United States Code, with regard to the amounts received under subsection (b). (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection. <all>

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. ( 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. ( 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. ( 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. ( 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. The Trust will promote and encourage support for this commemorative coin as a way to increase public awareness and appreciation for Lincoln's legacy and to inspire Americans to share in this important effort to preserve the memorial for generations to come. a) Quality of Coins.--Coins minted under this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and proof qualities. ( (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. (

To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial. 2) The iconic Lincoln Memorial is a U.S. national memorial built in the style of a neoclassical temple in honor of the 16th President of the United States. The purpose of this Act is to build a long-term maintenance fund for future repairs and maintenance to augment the National Park Service budget and further protect and build upon Congress's initial investment in the memorial. ( 6) The Trust for the National Mall wants to honor the contributions of Abraham Lincoln to our great Nation. (b) Legal Tender.--The coins minted under this Act shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United States Code. ( b) Selection.--The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be-- (1) selected by the Secretary, after consultation with the Trust of the National Mall; and (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. (a) Sale Price.--The coins under this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal to the sum of-- (1) the face value of the coins; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) with respect to such coins; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). ( b) Distribution.--Subject to section 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all surcharges received by the Secretary from the sale of coins issued under this Act shall be paid to the Trust of the National Mall and for the purpose of restoring and preserving the Lincoln Memorial. ( (d) Limitation.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), no surcharge may be included with respect to the issuance under this Act of any coin during a calendar year if, as of the time of such issuance, the issuance of such coin would result in the number of commemorative coin programs issued during such year to exceed the annual 2 commemorative coin program issuance limitation under section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Code. The Secretary of the Treasury may issue guidance to carry out this subsection.

H.R.7001

Government Operations and Politics

FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022 This bill makes employment protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) applicable to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reservists who deploy to major disaster and emergency sites. It allows such reservists to claim such rights under USERRA even if they do not provide notice of their absence from work due to deployment.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICE RESPONDING TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Personnel Performing Service Responding to Disasters and Emergencies.-- ``(1) USERRA employment and reemployment rights.--The protections, rights, benefits, and obligations provided under chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. (a) In General.--Section 4303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by inserting before ``, and a period'' the following: ``, a period for which a person is absent from a position of employment due to an appointment into service in the Federal Emergency Management Agency as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. (b) Modification of Exception for Requirement for Members of Uniformed Services To Provide Notice to Employers To Obtain Certain Employment and Reemployment Rights.--Section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence; (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``No notice''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) A determination of military necessity for purposes of paragraph (1) shall be made-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense; ``(B) for persons performing service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f) and as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)), by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as described in sections 327(j)(2) and 306(d)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f(j)(2) and 5149(d)(2)), respectively; or ``(C) for intermittent disaster-response appointees of the National Disaster Medical System, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as described in section 2812(d)(3)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(d)(3)(B)). ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''. <all>

FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes.

FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022

Rep. Titus, Dina

D

NV

This bill makes employment protections under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) applicable to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reservists who deploy to major disaster and emergency sites. It allows such reservists to claim such rights under USERRA even if they do not provide notice of their absence from work due to deployment.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022''. 2. PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICE RESPONDING TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Personnel Performing Service Responding to Disasters and Emergencies.-- ``(1) USERRA employment and reemployment rights.--The protections, rights, benefits, and obligations provided under chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. (a) In General.--Section 4303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by inserting before ``, and a period'' the following: ``, a period for which a person is absent from a position of employment due to an appointment into service in the Federal Emergency Management Agency as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. 5165f(j)(2) and 5149(d)(2)), respectively; or ``(C) for intermittent disaster-response appointees of the National Disaster Medical System, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as described in section 2812(d)(3)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(d)(3)(B)). ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICE RESPONDING TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Personnel Performing Service Responding to Disasters and Emergencies.-- ``(1) USERRA employment and reemployment rights.--The protections, rights, benefits, and obligations provided under chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. 5165f(j)(2) and 5149(d)(2)), respectively; or ``(C) for intermittent disaster-response appointees of the National Disaster Medical System, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as described in section 2812(d)(3)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(d)(3)(B)). ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICE RESPONDING TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Personnel Performing Service Responding to Disasters and Emergencies.-- ``(1) USERRA employment and reemployment rights.--The protections, rights, benefits, and obligations provided under chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. (a) In General.--Section 4303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by inserting before ``, and a period'' the following: ``, a period for which a person is absent from a position of employment due to an appointment into service in the Federal Emergency Management Agency as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. (b) Modification of Exception for Requirement for Members of Uniformed Services To Provide Notice to Employers To Obtain Certain Employment and Reemployment Rights.--Section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence; (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``No notice''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) A determination of military necessity for purposes of paragraph (1) shall be made-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense; ``(B) for persons performing service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f) and as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)), by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as described in sections 327(j)(2) and 306(d)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f(j)(2) and 5149(d)(2)), respectively; or ``(C) for intermittent disaster-response appointees of the National Disaster Medical System, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as described in section 2812(d)(3)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(d)(3)(B)). ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''. <all>

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``FEMA Intermittent Personnel Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. PERSONNEL PERFORMING SERVICE RESPONDING TO PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED MAJOR DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES. Section 306 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(d) Personnel Performing Service Responding to Disasters and Emergencies.-- ``(1) USERRA employment and reemployment rights.--The protections, rights, benefits, and obligations provided under chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code, shall apply to intermittent personnel appointed pursuant to subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. (a) In General.--Section 4303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (13), by inserting before ``, and a period'' the following: ``, a period for which a person is absent from a position of employment due to an appointment into service in the Federal Emergency Management Agency as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. (b) Modification of Exception for Requirement for Members of Uniformed Services To Provide Notice to Employers To Obtain Certain Employment and Reemployment Rights.--Section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking the second sentence; (2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``No notice''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) A determination of military necessity for purposes of paragraph (1) shall be made-- ``(A) except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense; ``(B) for persons performing service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under section 327 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f) and as intermittent personnel under section 306(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)), by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency as described in sections 327(j)(2) and 306(d)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 5165f(j)(2) and 5149(d)(2)), respectively; or ``(C) for intermittent disaster-response appointees of the National Disaster Medical System, by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as described in section 2812(d)(3)(B) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11(d)(3)(B)). ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''. <all>

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. 5149(b)(1))''; (2) by redesignating the second paragraph (16) (relating to uniformed services) as paragraph (17); and (3) in paragraph (17), as so redesignated, by inserting before ``and any other category'' the following: ``intermittent personnel who are appointed into Federal Emergency Management Agency service under section 306(b)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5149(b)(1)) or to train for such service,''. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide certain employment rights to reservists of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes. ``(2) Notice of absence from position of employment.-- Preclusion of giving notice of service by necessity of service under subsection (b)(1) to perform service to the Federal Emergency Management Agency under sections 401 and 501 or to train for such service shall be considered preclusion by `military necessity' for purposes of section 4312(b) of title 38, United States Code, pertaining to giving notice of absence from a position of employment. A determination of such necessity shall be made by the Administrator and shall not be subject to review in any judicial or administrative proceeding.''. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS TO FEMA RESERVISTS. ( ``(3) A determination of military necessity under paragraph (1) shall not be subject to judicial review.''.

S.3226

Agriculture and Food

More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021 or the MODERN WIC Act of 2021 This bill makes various changes to allow individuals to remotely certify their eligibility for, and receive benefits through, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Department of Agriculture must also report to Congress about the use of remote technologies and other tools in the WIC program.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021'' or the ``MODERN WIC Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PRESENCE AT CERTIFICATION. (a) In General.--Section 17(d)(3)(C) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)(C)) is amended-- (1) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Physical presence'' and inserting ``Presence''; (2) in clause (i), by striking ``physically present at each certification or recertification determination'' and inserting ``present at each certification or recertification, either in person or through video technology permitting 2-way, real-time interactive communications,''; and (3) in clause (ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), in the matter preceding item (aa), by striking ``an infant or child'' and inserting ``any eligible individual''; (B) by redesignating subclauses (I) through (III) as subclauses (II) through (IV), respectively; and (C) by inserting before subclause (II) (as so redesignated) the following: ``(I) any eligible individual-- ``(aa) who completes the certification process through a telephone appointment or other remote technology; and ``(bb) for whom all necessary certification information is obtained not more than 90 days before or after the certification appointment;''. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). SEC. 3. REMOTE BENEFIT ISSUANCE. (a) In General.--Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(6)(B)) is amended-- (1) in the third sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail'' and inserting ``food instruments''; and (B) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(iii) Disapproval of state plan.--The Secretary''; (2) in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail in its plan'' and inserting ``food instruments by mail, remote issuance, or other means in the State plan''; and (B) by striking ``The State'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) State plan.--The State''; and (3) by striking ``(B) State agencies'' and all that follows through ``to obtain vouchers.'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). SEC. 4. ANNUAL INVESTMENT IN WIC TECHNOLOGIES. Section 17(h) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B)-- (A) by striking clause (ii); and (B) by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through ``clause (ii) and'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Allocation for nutrition services and administration.--Except as provided in''; and (2) in paragraph (10)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2010 through 2015'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) $60,000,000 shall be used to establish, develop, improve, replace, or administer technology platforms, including management information systems, that enhance program services, access to the program, or redemption of benefits, of which up to $5,000,000 may be used for Federal administrative costs; and''. SEC. 5. REPORT TO CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (b) Content of Report.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of-- (1) the use of remote technologies and other digital tools, including video, telephone, and online platforms-- (A) to certify eligible individuals for program services; and (B) to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants; (2) the impact of remote technologies, including video, telephone, and online platforms, on certifications, appointments, and participant satisfaction under the program; and (3) best practices-- (A) to certify program participants for program services using remote technologies; (B) to incorporate the use of digital tools into the program certification process; (C) to integrate nutrition education and breastfeeding support services for program participants into remote technologies and platforms; and (D) to securely manage program participant data. <all>

MODERN WIC Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.

MODERN WIC Act of 2021 More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021

Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E.

D

NY

This bill makes various changes to allow individuals to remotely certify their eligibility for, and receive benefits through, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The Department of Agriculture must also report to Congress about the use of remote technologies and other tools in the WIC program.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021'' or the ``MODERN WIC Act of 2021''. 2. PRESENCE AT CERTIFICATION. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). 3. REMOTE BENEFIT ISSUANCE. (a) In General.--Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(6)(B)) is amended-- (1) in the third sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail'' and inserting ``food instruments''; and (B) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(iii) Disapproval of state plan.--The Secretary''; (2) in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail in its plan'' and inserting ``food instruments by mail, remote issuance, or other means in the State plan''; and (B) by striking ``The State'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) State plan.--The State''; and (3) by striking ``(B) State agencies'' and all that follows through ``to obtain vouchers.'' (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). 4. 1786(h)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B)-- (A) by striking clause (ii); and (B) by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through ``clause (ii) and'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Allocation for nutrition services and administration.--Except as provided in''; and (2) in paragraph (10)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2010 through 2015'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) $60,000,000 shall be used to establish, develop, improve, replace, or administer technology platforms, including management information systems, that enhance program services, access to the program, or redemption of benefits, of which up to $5,000,000 may be used for Federal administrative costs; and''. SEC. 5. (b) Content of Report.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of-- (1) the use of remote technologies and other digital tools, including video, telephone, and online platforms-- (A) to certify eligible individuals for program services; and (B) to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants; (2) the impact of remote technologies, including video, telephone, and online platforms, on certifications, appointments, and participant satisfaction under the program; and (3) best practices-- (A) to certify program participants for program services using remote technologies; (B) to incorporate the use of digital tools into the program certification process; (C) to integrate nutrition education and breastfeeding support services for program participants into remote technologies and platforms; and (D) to securely manage program participant data.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021'' or the ``MODERN WIC Act of 2021''. 2. PRESENCE AT CERTIFICATION. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). 3. REMOTE BENEFIT ISSUANCE. (a) In General.--Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(6)(B)) is amended-- (1) in the third sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail'' and inserting ``food instruments''; and (B) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(iii) Disapproval of state plan.--The Secretary''; (2) in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail in its plan'' and inserting ``food instruments by mail, remote issuance, or other means in the State plan''; and (B) by striking ``The State'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) State plan.--The State''; and (3) by striking ``(B) State agencies'' and all that follows through ``to obtain vouchers.'' 4. SEC. 5. (b) Content of Report.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of-- (1) the use of remote technologies and other digital tools, including video, telephone, and online platforms-- (A) to certify eligible individuals for program services; and (B) to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants; (2) the impact of remote technologies, including video, telephone, and online platforms, on certifications, appointments, and participant satisfaction under the program; and (3) best practices-- (A) to certify program participants for program services using remote technologies; (B) to incorporate the use of digital tools into the program certification process; (C) to integrate nutrition education and breastfeeding support services for program participants into remote technologies and platforms; and (D) to securely manage program participant data.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021'' or the ``MODERN WIC Act of 2021''. 2. PRESENCE AT CERTIFICATION. 1786(d)(3)(C)) is amended-- (1) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Physical presence'' and inserting ``Presence''; (2) in clause (i), by striking ``physically present at each certification or recertification determination'' and inserting ``present at each certification or recertification, either in person or through video technology permitting 2-way, real-time interactive communications,''; and (3) in clause (ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), in the matter preceding item (aa), by striking ``an infant or child'' and inserting ``any eligible individual''; (B) by redesignating subclauses (I) through (III) as subclauses (II) through (IV), respectively; and (C) by inserting before subclause (II) (as so redesignated) the following: ``(I) any eligible individual-- ``(aa) who completes the certification process through a telephone appointment or other remote technology; and ``(bb) for whom all necessary certification information is obtained not more than 90 days before or after the certification appointment;''. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). 3. REMOTE BENEFIT ISSUANCE. (a) In General.--Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(6)(B)) is amended-- (1) in the third sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail'' and inserting ``food instruments''; and (B) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(iii) Disapproval of state plan.--The Secretary''; (2) in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail in its plan'' and inserting ``food instruments by mail, remote issuance, or other means in the State plan''; and (B) by striking ``The State'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) State plan.--The State''; and (3) by striking ``(B) State agencies'' and all that follows through ``to obtain vouchers.'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). 4. ANNUAL INVESTMENT IN WIC TECHNOLOGIES. 1786(h)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B)-- (A) by striking clause (ii); and (B) by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through ``clause (ii) and'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Allocation for nutrition services and administration.--Except as provided in''; and (2) in paragraph (10)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2010 through 2015'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) $60,000,000 shall be used to establish, develop, improve, replace, or administer technology platforms, including management information systems, that enhance program services, access to the program, or redemption of benefits, of which up to $5,000,000 may be used for Federal administrative costs; and''. SEC. 5. (b) Content of Report.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of-- (1) the use of remote technologies and other digital tools, including video, telephone, and online platforms-- (A) to certify eligible individuals for program services; and (B) to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants; (2) the impact of remote technologies, including video, telephone, and online platforms, on certifications, appointments, and participant satisfaction under the program; and (3) best practices-- (A) to certify program participants for program services using remote technologies; (B) to incorporate the use of digital tools into the program certification process; (C) to integrate nutrition education and breastfeeding support services for program participants into remote technologies and platforms; and (D) to securely manage program participant data.

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021'' or the ``MODERN WIC Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. PRESENCE AT CERTIFICATION. (a) In General.--Section 17(d)(3)(C) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)(C)) is amended-- (1) in the subparagraph heading, by striking ``Physical presence'' and inserting ``Presence''; (2) in clause (i), by striking ``physically present at each certification or recertification determination'' and inserting ``present at each certification or recertification, either in person or through video technology permitting 2-way, real-time interactive communications,''; and (3) in clause (ii)-- (A) in subclause (I), in the matter preceding item (aa), by striking ``an infant or child'' and inserting ``any eligible individual''; (B) by redesignating subclauses (I) through (III) as subclauses (II) through (IV), respectively; and (C) by inserting before subclause (II) (as so redesignated) the following: ``(I) any eligible individual-- ``(aa) who completes the certification process through a telephone appointment or other remote technology; and ``(bb) for whom all necessary certification information is obtained not more than 90 days before or after the certification appointment;''. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). SEC. 3. REMOTE BENEFIT ISSUANCE. (a) In General.--Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(f)(6)(B)) is amended-- (1) in the third sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail'' and inserting ``food instruments''; and (B) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(iii) Disapproval of state plan.--The Secretary''; (2) in the second sentence-- (A) by striking ``vouchers by mail in its plan'' and inserting ``food instruments by mail, remote issuance, or other means in the State plan''; and (B) by striking ``The State'' and inserting the following: ``(ii) State plan.--The State''; and (3) by striking ``(B) State agencies'' and all that follows through ``to obtain vouchers.'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. (b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). SEC. 4. ANNUAL INVESTMENT IN WIC TECHNOLOGIES. Section 17(h) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2)(B)-- (A) by striking clause (ii); and (B) by striking the subparagraph designation and all that follows through ``clause (ii) and'' and inserting the following: ``(B) Allocation for nutrition services and administration.--Except as provided in''; and (2) in paragraph (10)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``2010 through 2015'' and inserting ``2023 through 2028''; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following: ``(ii) $60,000,000 shall be used to establish, develop, improve, replace, or administer technology platforms, including management information systems, that enhance program services, access to the program, or redemption of benefits, of which up to $5,000,000 may be used for Federal administrative costs; and''. SEC. 5. REPORT TO CONGRESS. (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (b) Content of Report.--The report submitted under subsection (a) shall include a description of-- (1) the use of remote technologies and other digital tools, including video, telephone, and online platforms-- (A) to certify eligible individuals for program services; and (B) to provide nutrition education and breastfeeding support to program participants; (2) the impact of remote technologies, including video, telephone, and online platforms, on certifications, appointments, and participant satisfaction under the program; and (3) best practices-- (A) to certify program participants for program services using remote technologies; (B) to incorporate the use of digital tools into the program certification process; (C) to integrate nutrition education and breastfeeding support services for program participants into remote technologies and platforms; and (D) to securely manage program participant data. <all>

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( REPORT TO CONGRESS. ( a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program'').

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( REPORT TO CONGRESS. ( a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program'').

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( REPORT TO CONGRESS. ( a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program'').

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( REPORT TO CONGRESS. ( a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program'').

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall revise section 246.12(r) of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, by striking paragraph (4). (a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program''). (

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(d)(3)) is amended by conforming the margin of subparagraph (B) to the margin of subparagraph (C). and inserting the following: ``(B) Delivery of vouchers.-- ``(i) In general.--State agencies may provide for the delivery of food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer cards, to any participant through means that do not require the participant to travel to the local agency to obtain food instruments, such as through mailing or remote issuance.''. ( REPORT TO CONGRESS. ( a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on the use of remote technologies under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children established by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786) (referred to in this section as the ``program'').

S.4825

Crime and Law Enforcement

Safe Passage on Interstates Act This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for conduct involving the obstruction of interstate highways.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Passage on Interstates Act''. SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. (a) In General.--Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). ``(b) Offense.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- ``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; ``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or ``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. ``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''. <all>

Safe Passage on Interstates Act

A bill to criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System.

Safe Passage on Interstates Act

Sen. Rubio, Marco

R

FL

This bill establishes new federal criminal offenses for conduct involving the obstruction of interstate highways.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Passage on Interstates Act''. SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. (a) In General.--Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). ``(b) Offense.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- ``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; ``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or ``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. ``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''. <all>

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Passage on Interstates Act''. SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). ``(b) Offense.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- ``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; ``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or ``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. ``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Passage on Interstates Act''. SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. (a) In General.--Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). ``(b) Offense.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- ``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; ``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or ``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. ``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''. <all>

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Passage on Interstates Act''. SEC. 2. OBSTRUCTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. (a) In General.--Chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1370. Obstruction of interstate highways ``(a) Definition.--In this section, the term `interstate highway' means a highway on the Interstate System (as defined in section 101(a) of title 23). ``(b) Offense.-- ``(1) In general.--It shall be unlawful to knowingly engage in an activity described in paragraph (2) on an interstate highway with the intent to obstruct the free, convenient, and normal use of the interstate highway. ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in this paragraph are-- ``(A) deliberately delaying traffic on an interstate highway; ``(B) standing or approaching a motor vehicle on an interstate highway; or ``(C) endangering the safe movement of a motor vehicle on an interstate highway. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(c) Penalties.-- ``(1) In general.--Any person who violates subsection (b) shall be fined not more than $10,000, imprisoned for not more than 15 years, or both. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. ``(3) Violation resulting in death.--Any person who commits a violation of subsection (b) that results in the death of any other person shall be fined not more than the applicable amount under paragraph (1) or (2) of this subsection, imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''. <all>

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. This Act may be cited as the ``Safe Passage on Interstates Act''. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370. Obstruction of interstate highways.''.

To criminalize the intentional obstruction of roadways on the Interstate System. ``(3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to any lawful activity conducted or authorized by the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State. ``(2) Obstruction of emergency vehicle.--Any person who, in the course of violating subsection (b), knowingly obstructs the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle (as defined in section 1001.4 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) shall be fined not more than $15,000, imprisoned for not more than 20 years, or both. b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 65 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1370.

S.976

Armed Forces and National Security

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021 This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also adjusts the amount payable to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Caring for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES. (a) Increase.--Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking ``of $1,154'' and inserting ``equal to 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH. Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''. <all>

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes.

Caring for Survivors Act of 2021

Sen. Tester, Jon

D

MT

This bill increases the monthly rate of dependency and indemnity compensation payable to surviving spouses through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also adjusts the amount payable to surviving spouses and children of veterans who were rated as totally disabled for a period of less than 10 years before their death.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Caring for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES. (a) Increase.--Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking ``of $1,154'' and inserting ``equal to 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH. Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Caring for Survivors Act of 2021''. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH. Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years. ''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Caring for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES. (a) Increase.--Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking ``of $1,154'' and inserting ``equal to 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH. Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Caring for Survivors Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. INCREASE IN AMOUNT OF DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES. (a) Increase.--Section 1311(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended in paragraph (1), by striking ``of $1,154'' and inserting ``equal to 55 percent of the rate of monthly compensation in effect under section 1114(j) of this title''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. (ii) The amount determined under subsection (a)(1) of such section 1311, as amended by subsection (a). (B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. SEC. 3. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN VETERANS RATED TOTALLY DISABLED AT TIME OF DEATH. Section 1318 of title 38, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(2) In any case in which the Secretary makes a payment under paragraph (1) of this subsection by reason of subsection (b)(1) and the period of continuous rating immediately preceding death is less than 10 years, the amount payable under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be an amount that bears the same relationship to the amount otherwise payable under such paragraph as the duration of such period bears to 10 years.''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''. <all>

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve and to expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation paid to certain survivors of certain veterans, and for other purposes. b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), the amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to compensation paid under chapter 13 of title 38, United States Code, for months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Special rule for certain individuals.-- (A) In general.--For months beginning after the date that is six months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall pay to an individual described in subparagraph (B) dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, in the monthly amount that is the greater of the following: (i) The amount determined under subsection (a)(3) of such section 1311, as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. ( B) Individuals described.--An individual described in this subparagraph is an individual eligible for dependents and survivors income security benefit under section 1311 of title 38, United States Code, that is predicated on the death of a veteran before January 1, 1993. and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10 or more years'' and inserting ``five or more years''.

H.R.6589

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Historic Preservation Enhancement Act This bill provides increased funding for and makes permanent the Historic Preservation Fund. This fund supports grants for states, tribes, localities, and nonprofits to carry out historic preservation activities. Any amounts deposited in the fund shall be made available for expenditure without further congressional appropriation. The President shall submit to Congress program allocations made available from the fund as part of the President's annual budget.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation 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 ``Historic Preservation Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS. (a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. (b) Use and Availability.--Section 303103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 303103. Use and availability ``(a) In General.--Any amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund under section 303102 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be made available for expenditure for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out this division (including programs made available from the Historic Preservation Fund). ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(2) Alternate allocation.-- ``(A) In general.--Appropriations Acts may provide for alternate allocation of amounts made available under subsection (a), including allocations by program. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President. ``(3) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress an annual report that describes the final allocation by program and project of amounts made available under subsection (a), including a description of the status of obligations and expenditures.''. <all>

Historic Preservation Enhancement Act

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes.

Historic Preservation Enhancement Act

Rep. Leger Fernandez, Teresa

D

NM

This bill provides increased funding for and makes permanent the Historic Preservation Fund. This fund supports grants for states, tribes, localities, and nonprofits to carry out historic preservation activities. Any amounts deposited in the fund shall be made available for expenditure without further congressional appropriation. The President shall submit to Congress program allocations made available from the fund as part of the President's annual budget.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation 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 ``Historic Preservation Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS. (a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. (b) Use and Availability.--Section 303103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 303103. Use and availability ``(a) In General.--Any amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund under section 303102 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be made available for expenditure for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out this division (including programs made available from the Historic Preservation Fund). ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(2) Alternate allocation.-- ``(A) In general.--Appropriations Acts may provide for alternate allocation of amounts made available under subsection (a), including allocations by program. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President. ``(3) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress an annual report that describes the final allocation by program and project of amounts made available under subsection (a), including a description of the status of obligations and expenditures.''. <all>

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS. (a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. 303103. Use and availability ``(a) In General.--Any amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund under section 303102 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be made available for expenditure for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out this division (including programs made available from the Historic Preservation Fund). ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(2) Alternate allocation.-- ``(A) In general.--Appropriations Acts may provide for alternate allocation of amounts made available under subsection (a), including allocations by program. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President. ``(3) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress an annual report that describes the final allocation by program and project of amounts made available under subsection (a), including a description of the status of obligations and expenditures.''.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation 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 ``Historic Preservation Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS. (a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. (b) Use and Availability.--Section 303103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 303103. Use and availability ``(a) In General.--Any amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund under section 303102 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be made available for expenditure for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out this division (including programs made available from the Historic Preservation Fund). ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(2) Alternate allocation.-- ``(A) In general.--Appropriations Acts may provide for alternate allocation of amounts made available under subsection (a), including allocations by program. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President. ``(3) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress an annual report that describes the final allocation by program and project of amounts made available under subsection (a), including a description of the status of obligations and expenditures.''. <all>

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation 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 ``Historic Preservation Enhancement Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PROVISIONS. (a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. (b) Use and Availability.--Section 303103 of title 54, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 303103. Use and availability ``(a) In General.--Any amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund under section 303102 for fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be made available for expenditure for fiscal year 2023 and each fiscal year thereafter, without further appropriation or fiscal year limitation, to carry out this division (including programs made available from the Historic Preservation Fund). ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(2) Alternate allocation.-- ``(A) In general.--Appropriations Acts may provide for alternate allocation of amounts made available under subsection (a), including allocations by program. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President. ``(3) Annual report.--The President shall submit to Congress an annual report that describes the final allocation by program and project of amounts made available under subsection (a), including a description of the status of obligations and expenditures.''. <all>

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. ( ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. ( ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. ( ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. ( ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(B) Allocation by president.-- ``(i) No alternate allocations.--If Congress has not enacted legislation establishing alternate allocations by the date on which the Act making full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for the applicable fiscal year is enacted into law, amounts made available under subsection (a) shall be allocated by the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

To amend title 54, United States Code, to increase amounts deposited in the Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes. a) Funding.--Section 303102 of title 54, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking ``For each'' and inserting ``(a) In General.-- For each''; (2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2012 to 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal year,''; (3) by striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ``(b) Deposits.--Should revenues described in subsection (a) be insufficient to deposit in the Historic Preservation Fund the amount described in such subsection, the difference shall be deposited from amounts in the General Treasury.''. ( ``(b) Allocation Authority.-- ``(1) Submission of cost estimates.--The President shall submit to Congress detailed program allocations of the full amount made available under subsection (a)-- ``(A) for fiscal year 2023, not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act; and ``(B) for each fiscal year thereafter, as part of the annual budget submission of the President. ``(ii) Insufficient alternate allocation.-- If Congress enacts legislation establishing alternate allocations for amounts made available under subsection (a) that are less than the full amount appropriated under such subsection, the difference between the amount appropriated and the alternate allocation shall be allocated by the President.

H.R.9662

Transportation and Public Works

Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act or the Aviation WORKS Act This bill extends through FY2028 and expands aviation workforce development programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Specifically, the bill directs DOT to establish an aviation manufacturing development grant program to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce. It also requires DOT to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that (1) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (2) has been issued a design approval by the FAA, or (3) has an active application for a design approval. Additionally, DOT must establish a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act'' or the ``Aviation WORKS Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) a program to provide grants for eligible projects-- ``(A) to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce; or ``(B) to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that-- ``(i) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration; ``(ii) has been issued a design approval by the Federal Aviation Administration; or ``(iii) has an active application for a design approval; and ``(4) a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector.''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) Subsequent funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); ``(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); ``(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3); and ``(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(4).''; (3) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(3) shall be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by-- ``(A) an aviation company that actively designs or produces any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, covered under Federal Aviation Administration design approval or application for design approval-- ``(i) that-- ``(I) operates a SAE AS9100- certified process related to the design, development, or provision of an aviation product or service, including a part, component or assembly; ``(II) holds or operates under a type or production certificate under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code, or similar authorization; or ``(III) has an active type certificate application accepted by the Federal Aviation Administration; or ``(ii) which-- ``(I) is established, created, or organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States; and ``(II) has significant operations in the United States, and a majority of its employees engaged in aviation manufacturing or development activities and services, or aviation maintenance, repair, or overhaul activities and services based in the United States; or ``(B) an accredited institution of higher education (as such term is defined in paragraph (1)(B)) or a high school or a secondary school (as such terms are defined in such paragraph) that has or is working to establish an aviation manufacturing program. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102)), or is in the process of establishing an industry or sector partnership; ``(ii) includes an air carrier (as such term is defined in paragraph (1)(A)), a flight school described in paragraph (1)(C), a holder of a certificate described in paragraph (2)(A), or an aviation company described in paragraph (3)(A); ``(iii) is comprised of multiple employers from the aviation and aerospace industry; ``(iv) may include not more than 1 entity that is a previous recipient of grant funding from any program established under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a), but such entity may not serve as a fiscal agent (as described in subparagraph (B)); and ``(v) does not include an entity that is a current recipient of grant funding from any program established under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a), unless the application demonstrates that any grant funding currently received by the entity would expire or otherwise cease prior to the receipt of the grant funding under paragraph (4) of subsection (a); ``(B) designate a partner from within the partnership, or an intermediary which may be a State or local workforce board or an accredited institution of higher education (as such term is defined in paragraph (1)(B)), to serve as the fiscal agent for the grant; and ``(C) instruct the fiscal agent designated under subparagraph (B) to, as appropriate-- ``(i) receive funds; ``(ii) ensure sustained fiscal integrity and accountability for expenditures of funds in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations; ``(iii) respond to audit financial findings; ``(iv) maintain proper accounting records and documentation; and ``(v) prepare financial reports.''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``pilot''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(3), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; ``(B) to establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry; ``(C) to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- ``(i) primary, secondary, and post- secondary school students; or ``(ii) to communities underrepresented in the industry; ``(D) to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; ``(E) to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing, including for members of the Armed Forces; or ``(F) to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce. ``(4) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(4), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to carry out planning and partner development activities, which may include-- ``(i) convening key stakeholders as identified in the application process to establish or expand educational programs that teach technical skills used in pilot training, aviation maintenance, or aviation manufacturing; ``(ii) conducting outreach to local businesses and business associations, including activities to increase marketing and activity visibility within the community; ``(iii) conducting an evaluation of workforce needs in the local area; ``(iv) conducting survey and planning activities for partnership-related infrastructure needs; or ``(v) recruiting veterans of military service and individuals with barriers to employment; ``(B) to provide career services as described in section 134(c)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(2)(A)); ``(C) to provide training services as described in section 134(c)(3)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)); or ``(D) to provide services to support the success and retention of individuals who are participating in any training program established under subsection (a)(4).''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''. <all>

Aviation WORKS Act

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes.

Aviation WORKS Act Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act

Rep. Larsen, Rick

D

WA

This bill extends through FY2028 and expands aviation workforce development programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Specifically, the bill directs DOT to establish an aviation manufacturing development grant program to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce. It also requires DOT to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that (1) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), (2) has been issued a design approval by the FAA, or (3) has an active application for a design approval. Additionally, DOT must establish a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act'' or the ``Aviation WORKS Act''. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. ''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) Subsequent funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); ``(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); ``(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3); and ``(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(4). ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``pilot''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(3), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; ``(B) to establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry; ``(C) to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- ``(i) primary, secondary, and post- secondary school students; or ``(ii) to communities underrepresented in the industry; ``(D) to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; ``(E) to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing, including for members of the Armed Forces; or ``(F) to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce.

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 ``Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act'' or the ``Aviation WORKS Act''. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. ''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) Subsequent funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); ``(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); ``(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3); and ``(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(4). ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``pilot''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(3), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; ``(B) to establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry; ``(C) to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- ``(i) primary, secondary, and post- secondary school students; or ``(ii) to communities underrepresented in the industry; ``(D) to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; ``(E) to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing, including for members of the Armed Forces; or ``(F) to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act'' or the ``Aviation WORKS Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) a program to provide grants for eligible projects-- ``(A) to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce; or ``(B) to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that-- ``(i) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration; ``(ii) has been issued a design approval by the Federal Aviation Administration; or ``(iii) has an active application for a design approval; and ``(4) a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector. ''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) Subsequent funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); ``(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); ``(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3); and ``(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(4). ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``pilot''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(3), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; ``(B) to establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry; ``(C) to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- ``(i) primary, secondary, and post- secondary school students; or ``(ii) to communities underrepresented in the industry; ``(D) to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; ``(E) to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing, including for members of the Armed Forces; or ``(F) to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce. ``(4) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(4), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to carry out planning and partner development activities, which may include-- ``(i) convening key stakeholders as identified in the application process to establish or expand educational programs that teach technical skills used in pilot training, aviation maintenance, or aviation manufacturing; ``(ii) conducting outreach to local businesses and business associations, including activities to increase marketing and activity visibility within the community; ``(iii) conducting an evaluation of workforce needs in the local area; ``(iv) conducting survey and planning activities for partnership-related infrastructure needs; or ``(v) recruiting veterans of military service and individuals with barriers to employment; ``(B) to provide career services as described in section 134(c)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 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 ``Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge, and Supply Act'' or the ``Aviation WORKS Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF AVIATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. Section 625 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) a program to provide grants for eligible projects-- ``(A) to develop the aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce; or ``(B) to develop and support the education of workers who design or produce any aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance, or a component, part, or system thereof, that-- ``(i) is produced under a production approval issued by the Federal Aviation Administration; ``(ii) has been issued a design approval by the Federal Aviation Administration; or ``(iii) has an active application for a design approval; and ``(4) a program to provide grants for eligible projects to plan, establish, and expand workforce development partnership programs in the aviation and aerospace industry sector. ''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: ``(2) Subsequent funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated-- ``(A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); ``(B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); ``(C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3); and ``(D) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(4). ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102)), or is in the process of establishing an industry or sector partnership; ``(ii) includes an air carrier (as such term is defined in paragraph (1)(A)), a flight school described in paragraph (1)(C), a holder of a certificate described in paragraph (2)(A), or an aviation company described in paragraph (3)(A); ``(iii) is comprised of multiple employers from the aviation and aerospace industry; ``(iv) may include not more than 1 entity that is a previous recipient of grant funding from any program established under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a), but such entity may not serve as a fiscal agent (as described in subparagraph (B)); and ``(v) does not include an entity that is a current recipient of grant funding from any program established under paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a), unless the application demonstrates that any grant funding currently received by the entity would expire or otherwise cease prior to the receipt of the grant funding under paragraph (4) of subsection (a); ``(B) designate a partner from within the partnership, or an intermediary which may be a State or local workforce board or an accredited institution of higher education (as such term is defined in paragraph (1)(B)), to serve as the fiscal agent for the grant; and ``(C) instruct the fiscal agent designated under subparagraph (B) to, as appropriate-- ``(i) receive funds; ``(ii) ensure sustained fiscal integrity and accountability for expenditures of funds in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations; ``(iii) respond to audit financial findings; ``(iv) maintain proper accounting records and documentation; and ``(v) prepare financial reports. ''; (4) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``pilot''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(3) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(3), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to establish or support educational programs that teach technical skills used in aviation manufacturing, including the production of components, parts, or systems thereof for inclusion in an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance; ``(B) to establish scholarships, internships, or apprenticeships for individuals pursuing employment in the aviation manufacturing industry; ``(C) to support outreach about careers in the aviation manufacturing industry to-- ``(i) primary, secondary, and post- secondary school students; or ``(ii) to communities underrepresented in the industry; ``(D) to support educational opportunities related to aviation manufacturing in economically disadvantaged geographic areas; ``(E) to support transition to careers in aviation manufacturing, including for members of the Armed Forces; or ``(F) to otherwise enhance aviation manufacturing technical education or the aviation manufacturing industry workforce. ``(4) For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(4), an eligible project is a project-- ``(A) to carry out planning and partner development activities, which may include-- ``(i) convening key stakeholders as identified in the application process to establish or expand educational programs that teach technical skills used in pilot training, aviation maintenance, or aviation manufacturing; ``(ii) conducting outreach to local businesses and business associations, including activities to increase marketing and activity visibility within the community; ``(iii) conducting an evaluation of workforce needs in the local area; ``(iv) conducting survey and planning activities for partnership-related infrastructure needs; or ``(v) recruiting veterans of military service and individuals with barriers to employment; ``(B) to provide career services as described in section 134(c)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3174(c)(3)(D)); or ``(D) to provide services to support the success and retention of individuals who are participating in any training program established under subsection (a)(4).

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ``(4) An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(4) shall-- ``(A) be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by a partnership that-- ``(i) is an industry or sector partnership (as such term is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. ''; and (5) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (a)(1)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(3) ensure that the applications selected for projects established under subsection (a)(4) will allow participation from major and regional air carriers and a diverse collection of industry partners.''.

S.4999

Transportation and Public Works

Puerto Rico Recovery Act This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to provide temporary exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens , and be mostly crewed by U.S. Citizens. The exemptions are valid for one year or until the end of the major disaster declaration of September 22, 2022, for Puerto Rico, whichever comes first.

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS FROM JONES ACT RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS PROVIDING HURRICANE RELIEF TO PUERTO RICO. (a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process.-- (A) Request.--An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement.--In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability.--This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2). <all>

Puerto Rico Recovery Act

A bill to provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona.

Puerto Rico Recovery Act

Sen. Lee, Mike

R

UT

This bill requires the U.S. Coast Guard to provide temporary exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. The Jones Act requires that vessels transporting merchandise or passengers between Puerto Rico and other U.S. ports be built in the United States, be at least 75% owned by U.S. citizens , and be mostly crewed by U.S. Citizens. The exemptions are valid for one year or until the end of the major disaster declaration of September 22, 2022, for Puerto Rico, whichever comes first.

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS FROM JONES ACT RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS PROVIDING HURRICANE RELIEF TO PUERTO RICO. (a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process.-- (A) Request.--An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement.--In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability.--This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2). <all>

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS FROM JONES ACT RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS PROVIDING HURRICANE RELIEF TO PUERTO RICO. (a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process.-- (A) Request.--An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement.--In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability.--This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2). <all>

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS FROM JONES ACT RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS PROVIDING HURRICANE RELIEF TO PUERTO RICO. (a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process.-- (A) Request.--An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement.--In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability.--This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2). <all>

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Puerto Rico Recovery Act''. SEC. 2. TEMPORARY EXEMPTIONS FROM JONES ACT RESTRICTIONS FOR VESSELS PROVIDING HURRICANE RELIEF TO PUERTO RICO. (a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (2) Process.-- (A) Request.--An owner or operator of a vessel may request an exemption under paragraph (1), and the Secretary shall approve or deny the request by not later than 72 hours after the request is made. (B) Public denial statement.--In any case where the Secretary denies an exemption request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly provide a public, detailed statement regarding the reasoning and analysis for the denial. (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. (b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (c) Applicability.--This section, and any exemption issued under this section, shall cease to have effect on the date described in subsection (b)(2). <all>

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. ( (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. ( b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. ( (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. ( b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. ( (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. ( b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. ( (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. ( b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. (

To provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for the areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. a) Temporary Exemption for Puerto Rican Hurricane Relief.-- (1) In general.--Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (referred to in this section as ``the Secretary'') shall exempt a vessel from the requirements of such sections if the Secretary determines that the owner or operator of the vessel has reasonably demonstrated that the exemption is needed to provide disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona. ( (C) Deemed approval.--If the Secretary does not approve or deny a request according to the terms of subparagraph (A), the request shall be deemed to be approved. ( b) Period of Exemption.--An exemption approved under subsection (a) shall be valid until the earlier of-- (1) the date that is 1 year after the date on which the exemption was approved; or (2) the date on which the major disaster declared by the President under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121) on September 22, 2022 expires. (

H.R.2031

Taxation

This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, gains from distributions of intangible property by controlled foreign corporations to U.S. domestic corporations. The bill defines intangible property to include patents, copyrights, licenses, formulas, computer software, and similar items with substantial value.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIAL RULES FOR TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY FROM CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. (a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 966. TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. ``(a) In General.--If a controlled foreign corporation holds intangible property on the date of the enactment of this section and thereafter distributes such property to a domestic corporation which is a United States shareholder with respect to such controlled foreign corporation-- ``(1) for purposes of part I of subchapter C and any other provision of this title specified by the Secretary, the fair market value of such property on the date of such distribution shall be treated as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and ``(2) if any portion of such distribution is not a dividend-- ``(A) no gain shall be recognized by such United States shareholder with respect to such distribution, and ``(B) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such United States shareholder immediately after such distribution shall be the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such controlled foreign corporation immediately before such distribution reduced by the amount (if any) of gain not recognized by reason of subparagraph (A) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)). ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 966. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders.

Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders.

Rep. LaHood, Darin

R

IL

This bill excludes from gross income, for income tax purposes, gains from distributions of intangible property by controlled foreign corporations to U.S. domestic corporations. The bill defines intangible property to include patents, copyrights, licenses, formulas, computer software, and similar items with substantial value.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIAL RULES FOR TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY FROM CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. (a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 966. TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. ``(a) In General.--If a controlled foreign corporation holds intangible property on the date of the enactment of this section and thereafter distributes such property to a domestic corporation which is a United States shareholder with respect to such controlled foreign corporation-- ``(1) for purposes of part I of subchapter C and any other provision of this title specified by the Secretary, the fair market value of such property on the date of such distribution shall be treated as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and ``(2) if any portion of such distribution is not a dividend-- ``(A) no gain shall be recognized by such United States shareholder with respect to such distribution, and ``(B) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such United States shareholder immediately after such distribution shall be the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such controlled foreign corporation immediately before such distribution reduced by the amount (if any) of gain not recognized by reason of subparagraph (A) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)). ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 966. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end. <all>

(a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. ``(a) In General.--If a controlled foreign corporation holds intangible property on the date of the enactment of this section and thereafter distributes such property to a domestic corporation which is a United States shareholder with respect to such controlled foreign corporation-- ``(1) for purposes of part I of subchapter C and any other provision of this title specified by the Secretary, the fair market value of such property on the date of such distribution shall be treated as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and ``(2) if any portion of such distribution is not a dividend-- ``(A) no gain shall be recognized by such United States shareholder with respect to such distribution, and ``(B) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such United States shareholder immediately after such distribution shall be the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such controlled foreign corporation immediately before such distribution reduced by the amount (if any) of gain not recognized by reason of subparagraph (A) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)). ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIAL RULES FOR TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY FROM CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. (a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 966. TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. ``(a) In General.--If a controlled foreign corporation holds intangible property on the date of the enactment of this section and thereafter distributes such property to a domestic corporation which is a United States shareholder with respect to such controlled foreign corporation-- ``(1) for purposes of part I of subchapter C and any other provision of this title specified by the Secretary, the fair market value of such property on the date of such distribution shall be treated as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and ``(2) if any portion of such distribution is not a dividend-- ``(A) no gain shall be recognized by such United States shareholder with respect to such distribution, and ``(B) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such United States shareholder immediately after such distribution shall be the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such controlled foreign corporation immediately before such distribution reduced by the amount (if any) of gain not recognized by reason of subparagraph (A) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)). ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 966. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SPECIAL RULES FOR TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY FROM CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. (a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 966. TRANSFERS OF INTANGIBLE PROPERTY TO UNITED STATES SHAREHOLDERS. ``(a) In General.--If a controlled foreign corporation holds intangible property on the date of the enactment of this section and thereafter distributes such property to a domestic corporation which is a United States shareholder with respect to such controlled foreign corporation-- ``(1) for purposes of part I of subchapter C and any other provision of this title specified by the Secretary, the fair market value of such property on the date of such distribution shall be treated as not exceeding the adjusted basis of such property immediately before such distribution, and ``(2) if any portion of such distribution is not a dividend-- ``(A) no gain shall be recognized by such United States shareholder with respect to such distribution, and ``(B) the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such United States shareholder immediately after such distribution shall be the adjusted basis of such property in the hands of such controlled foreign corporation immediately before such distribution reduced by the amount (if any) of gain not recognized by reason of subparagraph (A) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)). ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 966. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) The table of sections for subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Transfers of intangible property to United States shareholders.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders. a) In General.--Subpart F of part III of subchapter N of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Intangible Property.--For purposes of this section, the term `intangible property' means any-- ``(1) patent, copyright, license, invention, formula, process, design, pattern, know-how, or format, ``(2) method, program, system, procedure, campaign, survey, study, forecast, estimate, or technical data, ``(3) computer software (as defined in section 197(e)(3)(B)), or ``(4) any similar item, which has substantial value independent of the services of any individual.''. (b) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 197(f)(2)(B)(i) of such Code is amended by inserting ``966(a),'' after ``731,''. ( c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to distributions made in taxable years of foreign corporations beginning after December 31, 2021, and to taxable years of United States shareholders in which or with which such taxable years of foreign corporations end.

H.R.1386

Commerce

Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act This bill requires sellers of products online to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of the products. This requirement does not apply to individuals selling products through third-party websites. The Federal Trade Commission must enforce violations of this requirement as unfair or deceptive trade practices.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON RETAIL WEBSITES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--Any person that operates an Internet website (including a mobile application) and that sells or offers for sale any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses a website operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any good or product. SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. <all>

Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale.

Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson

R

NJ

This bill requires sellers of products online to conspicuously disclose the country of origin of the products. This requirement does not apply to individuals selling products through third-party websites. The Federal Trade Commission must enforce violations of this requirement as unfair or deceptive trade practices.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON RETAIL WEBSITES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--Any person that operates an Internet website (including a mobile application) and that sells or offers for sale any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses a website operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any good or product. SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. <all>

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON RETAIL WEBSITES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--Any person that operates an Internet website (including a mobile application) and that sells or offers for sale any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses a website operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any good or product. SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. <all>

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON RETAIL WEBSITES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--Any person that operates an Internet website (including a mobile application) and that sells or offers for sale any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses a website operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any good or product. SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. <all>

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act''. SEC. 2. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS SOLD ON RETAIL WEBSITES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--Any person that operates an Internet website (including a mobile application) and that sells or offers for sale any product through such website or application, shall disclose on such website or application, in a clear and conspicuous manner, the country in which such product was manufactured or finally assembled. (b) Exclusion.--The requirements in subsection (a) shall not be construed to apply to any individual who uses a website operated by another person to sell or offer for sale any good or product. SEC. 3. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. (a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) were incorporated into and made a part of this Act. Any person who violates such section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the Federal Trade Commission Act. (c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law. <all>

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. ( were incorporated into and made a part of this Act.

To require retailers who offer products for purchase through a website to disclose on such website the country of origin for each product offered for sale. a) Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices.--A violation of section 1(a) shall be treated as a violation of a regulation under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57a(a)(1)(B)) regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices. (b) Powers of the Commission.--The Commission shall enforce section 1(a) in the same manner, by the same means, and with the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41 et seq.) c) Effect on Other Laws.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed in any way to limit or affect the authority of the Commission under any other provision of law.

S.44

Taxation

Student Empowerment Act This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school. (Under current law, distributions in connection with an elementary or secondary school are limited to tuition for a public, private, or religious school.) The bill allows the distributions to be used for additional educational expenses, including Distributions may also be used for tuition and the purposes above in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

Student Empowerment Act

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account.

Student Empowerment Act

Sen. Cruz, Ted

R

TX

This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school. (Under current law, distributions in connection with an elementary or secondary school are limited to tuition for a public, private, or religious school.) The bill allows the distributions to be used for additional educational expenses, including Distributions may also be used for tuition and the purposes above in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school under state law).

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Student Empowerment Act''. SEC. 2. 529 ACCOUNT FUNDING FOR HOMESCHOOL AND ADDITIONAL ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EXPENSES. (a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(C) Books or other instructional materials. ``(D) Online educational materials. ``(E) Tuition for tutoring or educational classes outside of the home, including at a tutoring facility, but only if the tutor or instructor is not related to the student and-- ``(i) is licensed as a teacher in any State, ``(ii) has taught at an eligible educational institution, or ``(iii) is a subject matter expert in the relevant subject. ``(F) Fees for a nationally standardized norm- referenced achievement test, an advanced placement examination, or any examinations related to college or university admission. ``(G) Fees for dual enrollment in an institution of higher education. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall apply to distributions made after the date of the enactment of this Act. <all>

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit kindergarten through grade 12 educational expenses to be paid from a 529 account. a) In General.--Section 529(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: ``(7) Treatment of elementary and secondary tuition.--Any reference in this section to the term `qualified higher education expense' shall include a reference to the following expenses in connection with enrollment or attendance at, or for students enrolled at or attending, an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school: ``(A) Tuition. ``(B) Curriculum and curricular materials. ``(H) Educational therapies for students with disabilities provided by a licensed or accredited practitioner or provider, including occupational, behavioral, physical, and speech-language therapies. Such term shall include expenses for the purposes described in subparagraphs (A) through (H) in connection with a homeschool (whether treated as a homeschool or a private school for purposes of applicable State law).''. (

H.R.1580

Health

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act This bill allows psychological evaluation requirements for Medicare coverage of specified neurostimulation services to be met via telehealth. The bill also expands Medicare coverage to include such telehealth services.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.

Improving Access to Alternative Pain Management Act

Rep. Latta, Robert E.

R

OH

This bill allows psychological evaluation requirements for Medicare coverage of specified neurostimulation services to be met via telehealth. The bill also expands Medicare coverage to include such telehealth services.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Access to Alternative Pain Management Act''. SEC. 2. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (a) Permitting Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Certain Coverage of Neurostimulation Services.--Section 1834 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(z) Use of Psychological Evaluation Via Telehealth for Purposes of Coverage of Neurostimulation Services for the Treatment of Chronic Pain.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, beginning January 1, 2022, for coverage under this part of neurostimulation services, as identified under the National Coverage Determination section 160.7, titled Medicare National Coverage Determination for Electrical Nerve Stimulators, as in effect on January 1, 2020, for the treatment of chronic pain, any requirement for a psychological evaluation prior to receipt of the service may be satisfied through such an evaluation via telehealth.''. (b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''. <all>

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. PERMITTING CERTAIN PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS VIA TELEHEALTH FOR MEDICARE COVERAGE OF NEUROSTIMULATION SERVICES FOR THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC PAIN. (

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain. b) Inclusion of Certain Psychological Evaluations as Telehealth Services.--Section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395m(4)(F)(i)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``, and, beginning January 1, 2022, shall include psychological evaluations (identified by CPT codes 96130, 96131, 96136, 96137, 96138, and 96139 and any successor codes and additional codes the Secretary determines may be necessary to perform the psychological evaluation furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services) furnished prior to the provision of neurostimulation services (as described in section 1834(z)) for the purpose of treating chronic pain''.

S.4732

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the georgetown african american historic landmark project and tour.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section. <all>

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

A bill to authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.

Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act

Sen. Booker, Cory A.

D

NJ

This bill authorizes the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work. Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the georgetown african american historic landmark project and tour.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section. <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 ``Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act''. SEC. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the georgetown african american historic landmark project and tour.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the georgetown african american historic landmark project and tour.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section. <all>

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Enslaved Voyages Memorial Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH COMMEMORATIVE WORK. (a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. (b) Compliance With Standards for Commemorative Works.--The establishment of the commemorative work under this section shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Commemorative Works Act''). (c) Prohibition on the Use of Federal Funds.-- (1) In general.--Federal funds may not be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (2) Responsibility of the georgetown african american historic landmark project and tour.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and the payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the commemorative work under this section. (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (2) On expiration of authority.--If, on expiration of the authority for the commemorative work under section 8903(e) of title 40, United States Code, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to a separate account with the National Park Foundation for memorials, to be available to the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of General Services, as appropriate, in accordance with the process provided in paragraph (4) of section 8906(b) of that title for accounts established under paragraph (2) or (3) of that section. <all>

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. ( (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. ( (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. ( (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. ( (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section.

To authorize the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes. a) In General.--The Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour may establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to commemorate the enslaved individuals, the identities of whom may be known or unknown, who endured the Middle Passage. ( (d) Deposit of Excess Funds.-- (1) In general.--If, on payment of all expenses for the establishment of the commemorative work (including the maintenance and preservation amount required by paragraph (1) of section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code), there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the commemorative work, the Georgetown African American Historic Landmark Project and Tour shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Interior for deposit in the account provided for in paragraph (3) of that section. (

H.R.5712

Government Operations and Politics

Drain the Swamp Act of 2021 This bill repeals the requirement that all offices attached to the seat of the federal government be exercised in the District of Columbia, except as otherwise expressly provided by law. Each executive agency, by September 30, 2022, must submit a plan for the relocation of its headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area. Such plan shall Each agency shall implement the plan by September 30, 2026.

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Drain the Swamp Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. (a) Repeal of Headquarters Location Requirement.--Section 72 of title 4, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (2) Requirements.--The plan described in paragraph (1) shall-- (A) identify a location for a new headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area; (B) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (C) provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10 percent of the employees of the agency are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and (D) consider any potential national security implications of the relocation. (3) Certification.--Prior to the submission of a plan under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall certify the compliance of the plan with the provisions of this section if the plan meets the requirements described in paragraph (2). (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <all>

Drain the Swamp Act of 2021

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes.

Drain the Swamp Act of 2021

Rep. Davidson, Warren

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OH

This bill repeals the requirement that all offices attached to the seat of the federal government be exercised in the District of Columbia, except as otherwise expressly provided by law. Each executive agency, by September 30, 2022, must submit a plan for the relocation of its headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area. Such plan shall Each agency shall implement the plan by September 30, 2026.

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Drain the Swamp Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. (a) Repeal of Headquarters Location Requirement.--Section 72 of title 4, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (2) Requirements.--The plan described in paragraph (1) shall-- (A) identify a location for a new headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area; (B) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (C) provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10 percent of the employees of the agency are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and (D) consider any potential national security implications of the relocation. (3) Certification.--Prior to the submission of a plan under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall certify the compliance of the plan with the provisions of this section if the plan meets the requirements described in paragraph (2). (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <all>

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Drain the Swamp Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. (a) Repeal of Headquarters Location Requirement.--Section 72 of title 4, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (2) Requirements.--The plan described in paragraph (1) shall-- (A) identify a location for a new headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area; (B) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (C) provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10 percent of the employees of the agency are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and (D) consider any potential national security implications of the relocation. (3) Certification.--Prior to the submission of a plan under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall certify the compliance of the plan with the provisions of this section if the plan meets the requirements described in paragraph (2). (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <all>

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Drain the Swamp Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. (a) Repeal of Headquarters Location Requirement.--Section 72 of title 4, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (2) Requirements.--The plan described in paragraph (1) shall-- (A) identify a location for a new headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area; (B) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (C) provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10 percent of the employees of the agency are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and (D) consider any potential national security implications of the relocation. (3) Certification.--Prior to the submission of a plan under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall certify the compliance of the plan with the provisions of this section if the plan meets the requirements described in paragraph (2). (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <all>

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Drain the Swamp Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. (a) Repeal of Headquarters Location Requirement.--Section 72 of title 4, United States Code, is repealed. (b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (2) Requirements.--The plan described in paragraph (1) shall-- (A) identify a location for a new headquarters outside of the Washington metropolitan area; (B) maximize any potential cost savings associated with the relocation; (C) provide that, upon implementation of the plan, no more than 10 percent of the employees of the agency are based in the Washington metropolitan area; and (D) consider any potential national security implications of the relocation. (3) Certification.--Prior to the submission of a plan under paragraph (1), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Administrator of General Services shall certify the compliance of the plan with the provisions of this section if the plan meets the requirements described in paragraph (2). (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). (c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (2) Washington metropolitan area.--The term ``Washington metropolitan area'' means the geographic area located within the boundaries of-- (A) the District of Columbia; (B) Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in the State of Maryland; and (C) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia. <all>

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. ( (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). ( c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. ( b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. ( b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. ( (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). ( c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. ( b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. ( (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). ( c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. ( b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. ( (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). ( c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. RELOCATION OF AGENCY HEADQUARTERS. ( b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. (

To require the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and for other purposes. b) Headquarters Relocation Plan.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2022, the head of each executive agency shall develop and submit to Congress a plan for the relocation of the headquarters of that agency outside of the Washington metropolitan area. ( (4) Implementation.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the head of each executive agency shall implement the plan for such agency submitted under paragraph (1). ( c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section: (1) Executive agency.--The term ``executive agency'' has the meaning given the term ``Executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code, except that the term does not include the Executive Office of the President. (

H.R.8758

Armed Forces and National Security

Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or models to improve the determination of creditworthiness of certain individuals and to increase the number of such individuals who are able to obtain VA housing and small business loans. Specifically, the program is for veterans or members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for VA housing or small business loans and have insufficient credit history. Under the program, the VA must assess the feasibility and advisability of establishing criteria for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models to be used by lenders for the purpose of guaranteeing or insuring a VA housing or small business loan. Participation is voluntary on an opt-in basis for lenders, borrowers, and individuals. The VA must conduct outreach to lenders and individuals to inform them of the pilot program.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ALTERNATIVE CREDIT SCORING INFORMATION OR CREDIT SCORING MODELS. (a) Pilot Program Required.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence carrying out a pilot program that will assess the feasibility and advisability of-- (A) using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for an individual described in paragraph (2)-- (i) to improve the determination of creditworthiness of such an individual; and (ii) to increase the number of such individuals who are able to obtain a loan guaranteed or insured under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) in consultation with such entities as the Secretary considers appropriate, establishing criteria for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models to be used by lenders for the purpose of guaranteeing or insuring a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United State Code. (2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. (3) Alternative credit scoring information.--Alternative credit scoring information described in paragraph (1)(A) may include proof of rent, utility, and insurance payment histories, and such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. (b) Voluntary Participation.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that any participation in the pilot program is voluntary on an opt-in basis for a lender, a borrower, and an individual described in subsection (a)(2). (2) Notice of participation.--Subject to paragraph (3), any lender who participates in the pilot program shall-- (A) notify each individual described in subsection (a)(2) who, during the pilot program, applies for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, from such lender, of the lender's participation in the pilot program; and (B) offer such individual the opportunity to participate in the pilot program. (3) Limitation.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may establish a limitation on the number of individuals and lenders that may participate in the pilot program. (B) Report.--If the Secretary limits participation in the pilot program under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not later than 15 days after establishing such limitation, submit to Congress a report setting forth the reasons for establishing such limitation. (c) Approval of Credit Scoring Models.-- (1) In general.--A lender participating in the pilot program may not use a credit scoring model under subsection (a)(1)(A) until the Secretary has reviewed and approved such credit scoring model for purposes of the pilot program. (2) Publication of criteria.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any criteria established under subsection (a)(1)(B) for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models that use alternative credit scoring information described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to be used for purposes of the pilot program. (3) Considerations; approval of certain models.--In selecting credit scoring models to approve under this section, the Secretary shall-- (A) consider the criteria for credit score assessments under section 1254.7 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) approve any commercially available credit scoring model that has been approved pursuant to section 302(b)(7) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 U.S.C. 1717(b)(7)) or section 305(d) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1454)(d)). (d) Outreach.--To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall conduct outreach to lenders and individuals described in subsection (a)(2) to inform such persons of the pilot program. (e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). (B) A description of the efforts of the Secretary to assess the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models as described in subparagraph (A). (C) To the extent practicable, the following: (i) The rate of participation in the pilot program. (ii) An assessment of whether participants in the pilot program benefitted from such participation. (D) An assessment of the effect of the pilot program on the subsidy rate for loans guaranteed or insured by the Secretary under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code. (E) Such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. (f) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall complete the pilot program required by subsection (a)(1) not later than September 30, 2025. (2) Effect on loans and applications.--The termination of the pilot program under paragraph (1) shall not affect a loan guaranteed, or for which loan applications have been received by a participating lender, on or before the date of the completion of the pilot program. (g) Insufficient Credit History Defined.--In this section, the term ``insufficient credit history'', with respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), means that the individual does not have a credit record with one of the national credit reporting agencies or such credit record contains insufficient credit information to assess creditworthiness. <all>

Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022

Rep. Levin, Mike

D

CA

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or models to improve the determination of creditworthiness of certain individuals and to increase the number of such individuals who are able to obtain VA housing and small business loans. Specifically, the program is for veterans or members of the Armed Forces who are eligible for VA housing or small business loans and have insufficient credit history. Under the program, the VA must assess the feasibility and advisability of establishing criteria for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models to be used by lenders for the purpose of guaranteeing or insuring a VA housing or small business loan. Participation is voluntary on an opt-in basis for lenders, borrowers, and individuals. The VA must conduct outreach to lenders and individuals to inform them of the pilot program.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ALTERNATIVE CREDIT SCORING INFORMATION OR CREDIT SCORING MODELS. (b) Voluntary Participation.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that any participation in the pilot program is voluntary on an opt-in basis for a lender, a borrower, and an individual described in subsection (a)(2). (3) Limitation.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may establish a limitation on the number of individuals and lenders that may participate in the pilot program. (B) Report.--If the Secretary limits participation in the pilot program under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not later than 15 days after establishing such limitation, submit to Congress a report setting forth the reasons for establishing such limitation. (2) Publication of criteria.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any criteria established under subsection (a)(1)(B) for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models that use alternative credit scoring information described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to be used for purposes of the pilot program. 1717(b)(7)) or section 305(d) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1454)(d)). (d) Outreach.--To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall conduct outreach to lenders and individuals described in subsection (a)(2) to inform such persons of the pilot program. (e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). (ii) An assessment of whether participants in the pilot program benefitted from such participation. (D) An assessment of the effect of the pilot program on the subsidy rate for loans guaranteed or insured by the Secretary under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code. (E) Such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. (f) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall complete the pilot program required by subsection (a)(1) not later than September 30, 2025. (g) Insufficient Credit History Defined.--In this section, the term ``insufficient credit history'', with respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), means that the individual does not have a credit record with one of the national credit reporting agencies or such credit record contains insufficient credit information to assess creditworthiness.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ALTERNATIVE CREDIT SCORING INFORMATION OR CREDIT SCORING MODELS. (b) Voluntary Participation.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that any participation in the pilot program is voluntary on an opt-in basis for a lender, a borrower, and an individual described in subsection (a)(2). (3) Limitation.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may establish a limitation on the number of individuals and lenders that may participate in the pilot program. (2) Publication of criteria.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any criteria established under subsection (a)(1)(B) for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models that use alternative credit scoring information described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to be used for purposes of the pilot program. 1717(b)(7)) or section 305(d) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1454)(d)). (d) Outreach.--To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall conduct outreach to lenders and individuals described in subsection (a)(2) to inform such persons of the pilot program. (e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). (ii) An assessment of whether participants in the pilot program benefitted from such participation. (D) An assessment of the effect of the pilot program on the subsidy rate for loans guaranteed or insured by the Secretary under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code. (E) Such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. (g) Insufficient Credit History Defined.--In this section, the term ``insufficient credit history'', with respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), means that the individual does not have a credit record with one of the national credit reporting agencies or such credit record contains insufficient credit information to assess creditworthiness.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ALTERNATIVE CREDIT SCORING INFORMATION OR CREDIT SCORING MODELS. (3) Alternative credit scoring information.--Alternative credit scoring information described in paragraph (1)(A) may include proof of rent, utility, and insurance payment histories, and such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. (b) Voluntary Participation.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that any participation in the pilot program is voluntary on an opt-in basis for a lender, a borrower, and an individual described in subsection (a)(2). (2) Notice of participation.--Subject to paragraph (3), any lender who participates in the pilot program shall-- (A) notify each individual described in subsection (a)(2) who, during the pilot program, applies for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, from such lender, of the lender's participation in the pilot program; and (B) offer such individual the opportunity to participate in the pilot program. (3) Limitation.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may establish a limitation on the number of individuals and lenders that may participate in the pilot program. (B) Report.--If the Secretary limits participation in the pilot program under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not later than 15 days after establishing such limitation, submit to Congress a report setting forth the reasons for establishing such limitation. (2) Publication of criteria.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any criteria established under subsection (a)(1)(B) for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models that use alternative credit scoring information described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to be used for purposes of the pilot program. (3) Considerations; approval of certain models.--In selecting credit scoring models to approve under this section, the Secretary shall-- (A) consider the criteria for credit score assessments under section 1254.7 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) approve any commercially available credit scoring model that has been approved pursuant to section 302(b)(7) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 U.S.C. 1717(b)(7)) or section 305(d) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1454)(d)). (d) Outreach.--To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall conduct outreach to lenders and individuals described in subsection (a)(2) to inform such persons of the pilot program. (e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). (ii) An assessment of whether participants in the pilot program benefitted from such participation. (D) An assessment of the effect of the pilot program on the subsidy rate for loans guaranteed or insured by the Secretary under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code. (E) Such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. (f) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall complete the pilot program required by subsection (a)(1) not later than September 30, 2025. (2) Effect on loans and applications.--The termination of the pilot program under paragraph (1) shall not affect a loan guaranteed, or for which loan applications have been received by a participating lender, on or before the date of the completion of the pilot program. (g) Insufficient Credit History Defined.--In this section, the term ``insufficient credit history'', with respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), means that the individual does not have a credit record with one of the national credit reporting agencies or such credit record contains insufficient credit information to assess creditworthiness.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022''. SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ALTERNATIVE CREDIT SCORING INFORMATION OR CREDIT SCORING MODELS. (a) Pilot Program Required.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall commence carrying out a pilot program that will assess the feasibility and advisability of-- (A) using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for an individual described in paragraph (2)-- (i) to improve the determination of creditworthiness of such an individual; and (ii) to increase the number of such individuals who are able to obtain a loan guaranteed or insured under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) in consultation with such entities as the Secretary considers appropriate, establishing criteria for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models to be used by lenders for the purpose of guaranteeing or insuring a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United State Code. (2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. (3) Alternative credit scoring information.--Alternative credit scoring information described in paragraph (1)(A) may include proof of rent, utility, and insurance payment histories, and such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. (b) Voluntary Participation.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that any participation in the pilot program is voluntary on an opt-in basis for a lender, a borrower, and an individual described in subsection (a)(2). (2) Notice of participation.--Subject to paragraph (3), any lender who participates in the pilot program shall-- (A) notify each individual described in subsection (a)(2) who, during the pilot program, applies for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, from such lender, of the lender's participation in the pilot program; and (B) offer such individual the opportunity to participate in the pilot program. (3) Limitation.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary may establish a limitation on the number of individuals and lenders that may participate in the pilot program. (B) Report.--If the Secretary limits participation in the pilot program under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not later than 15 days after establishing such limitation, submit to Congress a report setting forth the reasons for establishing such limitation. (c) Approval of Credit Scoring Models.-- (1) In general.--A lender participating in the pilot program may not use a credit scoring model under subsection (a)(1)(A) until the Secretary has reviewed and approved such credit scoring model for purposes of the pilot program. (2) Publication of criteria.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any criteria established under subsection (a)(1)(B) for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models that use alternative credit scoring information described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to be used for purposes of the pilot program. (3) Considerations; approval of certain models.--In selecting credit scoring models to approve under this section, the Secretary shall-- (A) consider the criteria for credit score assessments under section 1254.7 of title 12, Code of Federal Regulations; and (B) approve any commercially available credit scoring model that has been approved pursuant to section 302(b)(7) of the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act (12 U.S.C. 1717(b)(7)) or section 305(d) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (12 U.S.C. 1454)(d)). (d) Outreach.--To the extent practicable, the Secretary shall conduct outreach to lenders and individuals described in subsection (a)(2) to inform such persons of the pilot program. (e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). (B) A description of the efforts of the Secretary to assess the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models as described in subparagraph (A). (ii) An assessment of whether participants in the pilot program benefitted from such participation. (D) An assessment of the effect of the pilot program on the subsidy rate for loans guaranteed or insured by the Secretary under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code. (E) Such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. (f) Termination.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall complete the pilot program required by subsection (a)(1) not later than September 30, 2025. (2) Effect on loans and applications.--The termination of the pilot program under paragraph (1) shall not affect a loan guaranteed, or for which loan applications have been received by a participating lender, on or before the date of the completion of the pilot program. (g) Insufficient Credit History Defined.--In this section, the term ``insufficient credit history'', with respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), means that the individual does not have a credit record with one of the national credit reporting agencies or such credit record contains insufficient credit information to assess creditworthiness.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022''. (2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. ( 3) Alternative credit scoring information.--Alternative credit scoring information described in paragraph (1)(A) may include proof of rent, utility, and insurance payment histories, and such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( (B) Report.--If the Secretary limits participation in the pilot program under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not later than 15 days after establishing such limitation, submit to Congress a report setting forth the reasons for establishing such limitation. ( 2) Publication of criteria.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any criteria established under subsection (a)(1)(B) for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models that use alternative credit scoring information described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to be used for purposes of the pilot program. ( (e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. ( 2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). ( (g) Insufficient Credit History Defined.--In this section, the term ``insufficient credit history'', with respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), means that the individual does not have a credit record with one of the national credit reporting agencies or such credit record contains insufficient credit information to assess creditworthiness.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. ( (2) Notice of participation.--Subject to paragraph (3), any lender who participates in the pilot program shall-- (A) notify each individual described in subsection (a)(2) who, during the pilot program, applies for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, from such lender, of the lender's participation in the pilot program; and (B) offer such individual the opportunity to participate in the pilot program. ( c) Approval of Credit Scoring Models.-- (1) In general.--A lender participating in the pilot program may not use a credit scoring model under subsection (a)(1)(A) until the Secretary has reviewed and approved such credit scoring model for purposes of the pilot program. ( (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). ( B) A description of the efforts of the Secretary to assess the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models as described in subparagraph (A). (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. ( (2) Notice of participation.--Subject to paragraph (3), any lender who participates in the pilot program shall-- (A) notify each individual described in subsection (a)(2) who, during the pilot program, applies for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, from such lender, of the lender's participation in the pilot program; and (B) offer such individual the opportunity to participate in the pilot program. ( c) Approval of Credit Scoring Models.-- (1) In general.--A lender participating in the pilot program may not use a credit scoring model under subsection (a)(1)(A) until the Secretary has reviewed and approved such credit scoring model for purposes of the pilot program. ( (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). ( B) A description of the efforts of the Secretary to assess the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models as described in subparagraph (A). (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022''. (2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. ( 3) Alternative credit scoring information.--Alternative credit scoring information described in paragraph (1)(A) may include proof of rent, utility, and insurance payment histories, and such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( (B) Report.--If the Secretary limits participation in the pilot program under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not later than 15 days after establishing such limitation, submit to Congress a report setting forth the reasons for establishing such limitation. ( 2) Publication of criteria.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any criteria established under subsection (a)(1)(B) for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models that use alternative credit scoring information described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to be used for purposes of the pilot program. ( (e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. ( 2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). ( (g) Insufficient Credit History Defined.--In this section, the term ``insufficient credit history'', with respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), means that the individual does not have a credit record with one of the national credit reporting agencies or such credit record contains insufficient credit information to assess creditworthiness.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. ( (2) Notice of participation.--Subject to paragraph (3), any lender who participates in the pilot program shall-- (A) notify each individual described in subsection (a)(2) who, during the pilot program, applies for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, from such lender, of the lender's participation in the pilot program; and (B) offer such individual the opportunity to participate in the pilot program. ( c) Approval of Credit Scoring Models.-- (1) In general.--A lender participating in the pilot program may not use a credit scoring model under subsection (a)(1)(A) until the Secretary has reviewed and approved such credit scoring model for purposes of the pilot program. ( (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). ( B) A description of the efforts of the Secretary to assess the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models as described in subparagraph (A). (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022''. (2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. ( 3) Alternative credit scoring information.--Alternative credit scoring information described in paragraph (1)(A) may include proof of rent, utility, and insurance payment histories, and such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( (B) Report.--If the Secretary limits participation in the pilot program under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not later than 15 days after establishing such limitation, submit to Congress a report setting forth the reasons for establishing such limitation. ( 2) Publication of criteria.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any criteria established under subsection (a)(1)(B) for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models that use alternative credit scoring information described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to be used for purposes of the pilot program. ( (e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. ( 2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). ( (g) Insufficient Credit History Defined.--In this section, the term ``insufficient credit history'', with respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), means that the individual does not have a credit record with one of the national credit reporting agencies or such credit record contains insufficient credit information to assess creditworthiness.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. ( (2) Notice of participation.--Subject to paragraph (3), any lender who participates in the pilot program shall-- (A) notify each individual described in subsection (a)(2) who, during the pilot program, applies for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, from such lender, of the lender's participation in the pilot program; and (B) offer such individual the opportunity to participate in the pilot program. ( c) Approval of Credit Scoring Models.-- (1) In general.--A lender participating in the pilot program may not use a credit scoring model under subsection (a)(1)(A) until the Secretary has reviewed and approved such credit scoring model for purposes of the pilot program. ( (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). ( B) A description of the efforts of the Secretary to assess the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models as described in subparagraph (A). (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022''. (2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. ( 3) Alternative credit scoring information.--Alternative credit scoring information described in paragraph (1)(A) may include proof of rent, utility, and insurance payment histories, and such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( (B) Report.--If the Secretary limits participation in the pilot program under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not later than 15 days after establishing such limitation, submit to Congress a report setting forth the reasons for establishing such limitation. ( 2) Publication of criteria.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any criteria established under subsection (a)(1)(B) for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models that use alternative credit scoring information described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to be used for purposes of the pilot program. ( (e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. ( 2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). ( (g) Insufficient Credit History Defined.--In this section, the term ``insufficient credit history'', with respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), means that the individual does not have a credit record with one of the national credit reporting agencies or such credit record contains insufficient credit information to assess creditworthiness.

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. ( (2) Notice of participation.--Subject to paragraph (3), any lender who participates in the pilot program shall-- (A) notify each individual described in subsection (a)(2) who, during the pilot program, applies for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code, from such lender, of the lender's participation in the pilot program; and (B) offer such individual the opportunity to participate in the pilot program. ( c) Approval of Credit Scoring Models.-- (1) In general.--A lender participating in the pilot program may not use a credit scoring model under subsection (a)(1)(A) until the Secretary has reviewed and approved such credit scoring model for purposes of the pilot program. ( (2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). ( B) A description of the efforts of the Secretary to assess the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models as described in subparagraph (A). (

To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for veterans and members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Credit Access for Veterans Act of 2022''. (2) Individual described.--An individual described in this paragraph is a veteran or a member of the Armed Forces who-- (A) is eligible for a loan under chapter 37 of title 38, United States Code; and (B) has an insufficient credit history for a lender or the Secretary to determine the creditworthiness of the individual. ( 3) Alternative credit scoring information.--Alternative credit scoring information described in paragraph (1)(A) may include proof of rent, utility, and insurance payment histories, and such other information as the Secretary considers appropriate. ( (B) Report.--If the Secretary limits participation in the pilot program under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall, not later than 15 days after establishing such limitation, submit to Congress a report setting forth the reasons for establishing such limitation. ( 2) Publication of criteria.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register any criteria established under subsection (a)(1)(B) for acceptable commercially available credit scoring models that use alternative credit scoring information described in subsection (a)(1)(A) to be used for purposes of the pilot program. ( (e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the pilot program. ( 2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) The findings of the Secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of using alternative credit scoring information or credit scoring models using alternative credit scoring methodology for individuals described in subsection (a)(2). ( (g) Insufficient Credit History Defined.--In this section, the term ``insufficient credit history'', with respect to an individual described in subsection (a)(2), means that the individual does not have a credit record with one of the national credit reporting agencies or such credit record contains insufficient credit information to assess creditworthiness.

H.R.2305

Taxation

Senior Accessible Housing Act This bill allows a refundable income tax credit to individual taxpayers who have attained age 60 for expenditures in their residences for the installation of entrance and exit ramps, the widening of doorways, the installation of handrails, grab bars, and non-slip flooring.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Accessible Housing Act''. SEC. 2. HOME MODIFICATION CREDIT FOR SENIORS. (a) In General.--Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to refundable credits) is amended by inserting after section 36B the following: ``SEC. 36C. HOME MODIFICATION CREDIT FOR SENIORS. ``(a) Allowance of Credit.--In the case of a qualified individual, there shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to the aggregate qualified expenditures made by the taxpayer with respect to a qualified residence during such year. ``(b) Limitations.-- ``(1) Limitation based on adjusted gross income.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount of the credit allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $1 for each $2 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income exceeds the threshold amount. ``(B) Threshold amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `threshold amount' means-- ``(i) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(ii) $100,000 in any other case. ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(D) Marital status.--For purposes of this paragraph, marital status shall be determined under section 7703. ``(2) Lifetime credit limitation.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)) with respect to the taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $30,000, over ``(B) the aggregate amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) to such taxpayer for all prior taxable years. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified individual' means an individual who has attained 60 years of age. ``(2) Qualified expenditure.--The term `qualified expenditure' means an expenditure for any of the following modifications installed on a qualified residence: ``(A) The installation of entrance and exit ramps. ``(B) The widening of doorways. ``(C) The installation of handrails or grab bars. ``(D) The installation of non-slip flooring. ``(E) A modification that is included in a list established and maintained in accordance with subsection (d)(2). ``(3) Qualified residence.--The term `qualified residence' has the meaning given that term in section 163(h)(4)(A). ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(2) List of modifications.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and after receiving the input of members of the public (including seniors groups, health organizations, and social services organizations), shall establish and maintain a list of any modification that, if installed on a residence of a qualified individual, would enhance the ability of such individual to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in such residence. ``(3) When expenditure made.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a qualified expenditure shall be treated as made when the original installation of the modification is completed. ``(B) Expenditures as part of building construction.--In the case of a qualified expenditure in connection with the construction or reconstruction of a structure, such expenditure shall be treated as made when the original use of the constructed or reconstructed structure by the taxpayer begins. ``(e) Basis Adjustments.--For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit is allowed under this section for any expenditure with respect to any property, the increase in the basis of such property which would (but for this subsection) result from such expenditure shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. The person so designated shall be allowed the amount of the credit so assigned and shall be treated as the taxpayer with respect to such credit for purposes of this title (other than this paragraph), except that such credit shall be treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such taxable year (and not allowed under subsection (a)). ``(2) Eligible designee.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `eligible designee' means any person who-- ``(A) with respect to the qualified residence, makes any modification described in subsection (c)(2) with respect to which the credit allowable under subsection (a) is attributable, ``(B) is licensed by the local governmental jurisdiction in which the qualified residence is located to make the modification or installation, and ``(C) is credentialed in aging home modification by an entity approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to section 2(b) of the Senior Accessible Housing Act. ``(3) Election requirements.--Any election under paragraph (1) shall include such information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe.''. (b) Certification Requirements.--For purposes of section 36C(f)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may approve a third-part entity to certify persons qualified in the area of accessible home modifications and independent living. In determining whether to approve a person, the Secretary shall ensure that certifications cover home modification solutions for aging at home, local and State building regulations, construction standards, and appropriateness of modifications. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the portion of the home modification credit for seniors assigned to the taxpayer under section 36C(f).''. (2) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (37), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (38) and inserting ``; and'', and by inserting after paragraph (38) the following: ``(39) to the extent provided in section 36C(e), in the case of amounts with respect to which a credit has been allowed under section 36E.''. (3) Paragraph (2) of section 1324(b) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``36C,'' after ``36B,''. (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. 36C. Home modification credit for seniors.''. (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020. <all>

Senior Accessible Housing Act

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes.

Senior Accessible Housing Act

Rep. Crist, Charlie

D

FL

This bill allows a refundable income tax credit to individual taxpayers who have attained age 60 for expenditures in their residences for the installation of entrance and exit ramps, the widening of doorways, the installation of handrails, grab bars, and non-slip flooring.

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 ``Senior Accessible Housing Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to refundable credits) is amended by inserting after section 36B the following: ``SEC. HOME MODIFICATION CREDIT FOR SENIORS. ``(B) Threshold amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `threshold amount' means-- ``(i) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(ii) $100,000 in any other case. ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(D) Marital status.--For purposes of this paragraph, marital status shall be determined under section 7703. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified individual' means an individual who has attained 60 years of age. ``(2) Qualified expenditure.--The term `qualified expenditure' means an expenditure for any of the following modifications installed on a qualified residence: ``(A) The installation of entrance and exit ramps. ``(2) List of modifications.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and after receiving the input of members of the public (including seniors groups, health organizations, and social services organizations), shall establish and maintain a list of any modification that, if installed on a residence of a qualified individual, would enhance the ability of such individual to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in such residence. The person so designated shall be allowed the amount of the credit so assigned and shall be treated as the taxpayer with respect to such credit for purposes of this title (other than this paragraph), except that such credit shall be treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such taxable year (and not allowed under subsection (a)). ``(3) Election requirements.--Any election under paragraph (1) shall include such information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe.''. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the portion of the home modification credit for seniors assigned to the taxpayer under section 36C(f).''. 36C.

This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Accessible Housing Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to refundable credits) is amended by inserting after section 36B the following: ``SEC. HOME MODIFICATION CREDIT FOR SENIORS. ``(B) Threshold amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `threshold amount' means-- ``(i) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(ii) $100,000 in any other case. ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified individual' means an individual who has attained 60 years of age. ``(2) Qualified expenditure.--The term `qualified expenditure' means an expenditure for any of the following modifications installed on a qualified residence: ``(A) The installation of entrance and exit ramps. ``(2) List of modifications.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and after receiving the input of members of the public (including seniors groups, health organizations, and social services organizations), shall establish and maintain a list of any modification that, if installed on a residence of a qualified individual, would enhance the ability of such individual to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in such residence. The person so designated shall be allowed the amount of the credit so assigned and shall be treated as the taxpayer with respect to such credit for purposes of this title (other than this paragraph), except that such credit shall be treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such taxable year (and not allowed under subsection (a)). ``(3) Election requirements.--Any election under paragraph (1) shall include such information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe.''. 36C.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Accessible Housing Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to refundable credits) is amended by inserting after section 36B the following: ``SEC. HOME MODIFICATION CREDIT FOR SENIORS. ``(B) Threshold amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `threshold amount' means-- ``(i) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(ii) $100,000 in any other case. ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(D) Marital status.--For purposes of this paragraph, marital status shall be determined under section 7703. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified individual' means an individual who has attained 60 years of age. ``(2) Qualified expenditure.--The term `qualified expenditure' means an expenditure for any of the following modifications installed on a qualified residence: ``(A) The installation of entrance and exit ramps. ``(B) The widening of doorways. ``(C) The installation of handrails or grab bars. ``(D) The installation of non-slip flooring. ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(2) List of modifications.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and after receiving the input of members of the public (including seniors groups, health organizations, and social services organizations), shall establish and maintain a list of any modification that, if installed on a residence of a qualified individual, would enhance the ability of such individual to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in such residence. ``(B) Expenditures as part of building construction.--In the case of a qualified expenditure in connection with the construction or reconstruction of a structure, such expenditure shall be treated as made when the original use of the constructed or reconstructed structure by the taxpayer begins. ``(e) Basis Adjustments.--For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit is allowed under this section for any expenditure with respect to any property, the increase in the basis of such property which would (but for this subsection) result from such expenditure shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. The person so designated shall be allowed the amount of the credit so assigned and shall be treated as the taxpayer with respect to such credit for purposes of this title (other than this paragraph), except that such credit shall be treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such taxable year (and not allowed under subsection (a)). ``(3) Election requirements.--Any election under paragraph (1) shall include such information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe.''. In determining whether to approve a person, the Secretary shall ensure that certifications cover home modification solutions for aging at home, local and State building regulations, construction standards, and appropriateness of modifications. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the portion of the home modification credit for seniors assigned to the taxpayer under section 36C(f).''. 36C. (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Senior Accessible Housing Act''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to refundable credits) is amended by inserting after section 36B the following: ``SEC. HOME MODIFICATION CREDIT FOR SENIORS. ``(b) Limitations.-- ``(1) Limitation based on adjusted gross income.-- ``(A) In general.--The amount of the credit allowable under subsection (a) shall be reduced (but not below zero) by $1 for each $2 (or fraction thereof) by which the taxpayer's modified adjusted gross income exceeds the threshold amount. ``(B) Threshold amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `threshold amount' means-- ``(i) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(ii) $100,000 in any other case. ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(D) Marital status.--For purposes of this paragraph, marital status shall be determined under section 7703. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified individual' means an individual who has attained 60 years of age. ``(2) Qualified expenditure.--The term `qualified expenditure' means an expenditure for any of the following modifications installed on a qualified residence: ``(A) The installation of entrance and exit ramps. ``(B) The widening of doorways. ``(C) The installation of handrails or grab bars. ``(D) The installation of non-slip flooring. ``(E) A modification that is included in a list established and maintained in accordance with subsection (d)(2). ``(3) Qualified residence.--The term `qualified residence' has the meaning given that term in section 163(h)(4)(A). ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(2) List of modifications.--The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and after receiving the input of members of the public (including seniors groups, health organizations, and social services organizations), shall establish and maintain a list of any modification that, if installed on a residence of a qualified individual, would enhance the ability of such individual to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in such residence. ``(B) Expenditures as part of building construction.--In the case of a qualified expenditure in connection with the construction or reconstruction of a structure, such expenditure shall be treated as made when the original use of the constructed or reconstructed structure by the taxpayer begins. ``(e) Basis Adjustments.--For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit is allowed under this section for any expenditure with respect to any property, the increase in the basis of such property which would (but for this subsection) result from such expenditure shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. The person so designated shall be allowed the amount of the credit so assigned and shall be treated as the taxpayer with respect to such credit for purposes of this title (other than this paragraph), except that such credit shall be treated as a credit listed in section 38(b) for such taxable year (and not allowed under subsection (a)). ``(2) Eligible designee.--For purposes of paragraph (1), the term `eligible designee' means any person who-- ``(A) with respect to the qualified residence, makes any modification described in subsection (c)(2) with respect to which the credit allowable under subsection (a) is attributable, ``(B) is licensed by the local governmental jurisdiction in which the qualified residence is located to make the modification or installation, and ``(C) is credentialed in aging home modification by an entity approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to section 2(b) of the Senior Accessible Housing Act. ``(3) Election requirements.--Any election under paragraph (1) shall include such information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe.''. In determining whether to approve a person, the Secretary shall ensure that certifications cover home modification solutions for aging at home, local and State building regulations, construction standards, and appropriateness of modifications. (c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the portion of the home modification credit for seniors assigned to the taxpayer under section 36C(f).''. 36C. (e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. ``(B) Threshold amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `threshold amount' means-- ``(i) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(ii) $100,000 in any other case. ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified individual' means an individual who has attained 60 years of age. ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(3) When expenditure made.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a qualified expenditure shall be treated as made when the original installation of the modification is completed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. ``(3) Election requirements.--Any election under paragraph (1) shall include such information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe.''. (b) Certification Requirements.--For purposes of section 36C(f)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may approve a third-part entity to certify persons qualified in the area of accessible home modifications and independent living. c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the portion of the home modification credit for seniors assigned to the taxpayer under section 36C(f).''. ( (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. HOME MODIFICATION CREDIT FOR SENIORS. ( ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(2) Lifetime credit limitation.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)) with respect to the taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $30,000, over ``(B) the aggregate amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) to such taxpayer for all prior taxable years. ``(B) The widening of doorways. ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(e) Basis Adjustments.--For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit is allowed under this section for any expenditure with respect to any property, the increase in the basis of such property which would (but for this subsection) result from such expenditure shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. In determining whether to approve a person, the Secretary shall ensure that certifications cover home modification solutions for aging at home, local and State building regulations, construction standards, and appropriateness of modifications. ( 2) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (37), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (38) and inserting ``; and'', and by inserting after paragraph (38) the following: ``(39) to the extent provided in section 36C(e), in the case of amounts with respect to which a credit has been allowed under section 36E.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. HOME MODIFICATION CREDIT FOR SENIORS. ( ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(2) Lifetime credit limitation.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)) with respect to the taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $30,000, over ``(B) the aggregate amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) to such taxpayer for all prior taxable years. ``(B) The widening of doorways. ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(e) Basis Adjustments.--For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit is allowed under this section for any expenditure with respect to any property, the increase in the basis of such property which would (but for this subsection) result from such expenditure shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. In determining whether to approve a person, the Secretary shall ensure that certifications cover home modification solutions for aging at home, local and State building regulations, construction standards, and appropriateness of modifications. ( 2) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (37), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (38) and inserting ``; and'', and by inserting after paragraph (38) the following: ``(39) to the extent provided in section 36C(e), in the case of amounts with respect to which a credit has been allowed under section 36E.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. ``(B) Threshold amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `threshold amount' means-- ``(i) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(ii) $100,000 in any other case. ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified individual' means an individual who has attained 60 years of age. ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(3) When expenditure made.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a qualified expenditure shall be treated as made when the original installation of the modification is completed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. ``(3) Election requirements.--Any election under paragraph (1) shall include such information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe.''. (b) Certification Requirements.--For purposes of section 36C(f)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may approve a third-part entity to certify persons qualified in the area of accessible home modifications and independent living. c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the portion of the home modification credit for seniors assigned to the taxpayer under section 36C(f).''. ( (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. HOME MODIFICATION CREDIT FOR SENIORS. ( ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(2) Lifetime credit limitation.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)) with respect to the taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $30,000, over ``(B) the aggregate amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) to such taxpayer for all prior taxable years. ``(B) The widening of doorways. ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(e) Basis Adjustments.--For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit is allowed under this section for any expenditure with respect to any property, the increase in the basis of such property which would (but for this subsection) result from such expenditure shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. In determining whether to approve a person, the Secretary shall ensure that certifications cover home modification solutions for aging at home, local and State building regulations, construction standards, and appropriateness of modifications. ( 2) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (37), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (38) and inserting ``; and'', and by inserting after paragraph (38) the following: ``(39) to the extent provided in section 36C(e), in the case of amounts with respect to which a credit has been allowed under section 36E.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. ``(B) Threshold amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `threshold amount' means-- ``(i) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(ii) $100,000 in any other case. ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified individual' means an individual who has attained 60 years of age. ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(3) When expenditure made.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a qualified expenditure shall be treated as made when the original installation of the modification is completed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. ``(3) Election requirements.--Any election under paragraph (1) shall include such information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe.''. (b) Certification Requirements.--For purposes of section 36C(f)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may approve a third-part entity to certify persons qualified in the area of accessible home modifications and independent living. c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the portion of the home modification credit for seniors assigned to the taxpayer under section 36C(f).''. ( (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. HOME MODIFICATION CREDIT FOR SENIORS. ( ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(2) Lifetime credit limitation.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)) with respect to the taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $30,000, over ``(B) the aggregate amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) to such taxpayer for all prior taxable years. ``(B) The widening of doorways. ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(e) Basis Adjustments.--For purposes of this subtitle, if a credit is allowed under this section for any expenditure with respect to any property, the increase in the basis of such property which would (but for this subsection) result from such expenditure shall be reduced by the amount of the credit so allowed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. In determining whether to approve a person, the Secretary shall ensure that certifications cover home modification solutions for aging at home, local and State building regulations, construction standards, and appropriateness of modifications. ( 2) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (37), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (38) and inserting ``; and'', and by inserting after paragraph (38) the following: ``(39) to the extent provided in section 36C(e), in the case of amounts with respect to which a credit has been allowed under section 36E.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. ``(B) Threshold amount.--For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term `threshold amount' means-- ``(i) $150,000 in the case of a joint return, and ``(ii) $100,000 in any other case. ``(C) Modified adjusted gross income.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term `modified adjusted gross income' means adjusted gross income-- ``(i) increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933, and ``(ii) reduced by any amount of social security benefits (as defined in section 86(d)) which is included in gross income under section 86 for the taxable year. ``(c) Definitions.--For purposes of this section-- ``(1) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified individual' means an individual who has attained 60 years of age. ``(d) Special Rules.-- ``(1) Labor costs.--Expenditures for labor costs properly allocable to the onsite preparation, assembly, or original installation of a modification described under subsection (c)(2) and for piping or wiring to interconnect such modification to the dwelling unit shall be taken into account for purposes of this section. ``(3) When expenditure made.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a qualified expenditure shall be treated as made when the original installation of the modification is completed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. ``(3) Election requirements.--Any election under paragraph (1) shall include such information and shall be made at such time, and in such form and manner, as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe.''. (b) Certification Requirements.--For purposes of section 36C(f)(2)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may approve a third-part entity to certify persons qualified in the area of accessible home modifications and independent living. c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the portion of the home modification credit for seniors assigned to the taxpayer under section 36C(f).''. ( (d) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subpart C of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 36B the following new item: ``Sec. e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. ``(2) Lifetime credit limitation.--The amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) (determined after the application of paragraph (1)) with respect to the taxpayer for any taxable year shall not exceed the excess (if any) of-- ``(A) $30,000, over ``(B) the aggregate amount allowed as a credit under subsection (a) to such taxpayer for all prior taxable years. ( 2) Section 1016(a) of such Code is amended by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (37), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (38) and inserting ``; and'', and by inserting after paragraph (38) the following: ``(39) to the extent provided in section 36C(e), in the case of amounts with respect to which a credit has been allowed under section 36E.''. (

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes. ``(3) When expenditure made.-- ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a qualified expenditure shall be treated as made when the original installation of the modification is completed. ``(f) Credit May Be Assigned.-- ``(1) In general.--If the taxpayer elects the application of this subsection for any taxable year, any portion of the credit determined under this section (after the application of subsection (b)) for such year which would (but for this subsection) be allowable to the taxpayer may be assigned to any person who is an eligible designee. c) Conforming Amendments.-- (1) Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking ``plus'' at the end of paragraph (32), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (33) and inserting ``, plus'', and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(34) the portion of the home modification credit for seniors assigned to the taxpayer under section 36C(f).''. ( ( e) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

H.R.5599

Armed Forces and National Security

Burn Pit Program to Review Operations and Management of ILER System Efficacy Act or the Burn Pit PROMISE Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the implementation and effectiveness of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Burn Pit Program to Review Operations and Management of ILER System Efficacy Act'' or the ``Burn Pit PROMISE Act''. SEC. 2. GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM. (a) Studies and Reports Required.--Not later than December 31, 2022, and once every two years thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United States shall-- (1) conduct a study on the implementation and effectiveness of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (2) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the findings of the most recently conducted study. (b) Elements.--The biennial studies under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of elements as follows: (1) Initial study.--The initial study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess, at a minimum, the following: (A) Statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program. (B) Costs associated with the program, including any cost overruns associated with the program. (C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. (D) Any illness recently identified as relating to a toxic exposure (or any guidance relating to such an illness recently issued) by either the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, including any such illness or guidance that relates to open burn pit exposure. (E) How the program has enabled (or failed to enable) the discovery, notification, and medical care of individuals affected by an illness described in subparagraph (D). (F) Physician and patient feedback on the program, particularly feedback that relates to ease of use. (G) Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations). (H) Any technical or logistical impediments to the implementation or expansion of the program, including any impediments to the inclusion in the program of databases or materials originally intended to be included. (I) Any issues relating to read-only access to data under the program by veterans. (J) Any issues relating to the interoperability of the program between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). (3) Final study.--The final study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess-- (A) the elements specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), (E), (F), and (H) of paragraph (1); and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). (c) Access by Comptroller General.-- (1) Information and materials.--Upon request of the Comptroller General, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make available to the Comptroller General any information or other materials necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). (2) Interviews.--In addition to such other authorities as are available, the Comptroller General shall have the right to interview officials and employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (including clinicians, claims adjudicators, and researchers) as necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. (B) Distribution.--The Secretary concerned shall ensure that any questionnaire developed pursuant to subparagraph (A) is distributed to individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record. (d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Defense; and (B) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs. <all>

Burn Pit Program to Review Operations and Management of ILER System Efficacy Act

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Burn Pit PROMISE Act Burn Pit Program to Review Operations and Management of ILER System Efficacy Act

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie

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NJ

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the implementation and effectiveness of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the 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. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM. (b) Elements.--The biennial studies under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of elements as follows: (1) Initial study.--The initial study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess, at a minimum, the following: (A) Statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program. (B) Costs associated with the program, including any cost overruns associated with the program. (C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. (D) Any illness recently identified as relating to a toxic exposure (or any guidance relating to such an illness recently issued) by either the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, including any such illness or guidance that relates to open burn pit exposure. (E) How the program has enabled (or failed to enable) the discovery, notification, and medical care of individuals affected by an illness described in subparagraph (D). (F) Physician and patient feedback on the program, particularly feedback that relates to ease of use. (G) Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations). (H) Any technical or logistical impediments to the implementation or expansion of the program, including any impediments to the inclusion in the program of databases or materials originally intended to be included. (J) Any issues relating to the interoperability of the program between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. (3) Final study.--The final study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess-- (A) the elements specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), (E), (F), and (H) of paragraph (1); and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. (d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Defense; and (B) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to matters concerning the 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. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM. (B) Costs associated with the program, including any cost overruns associated with the program. (D) Any illness recently identified as relating to a toxic exposure (or any guidance relating to such an illness recently issued) by either the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, including any such illness or guidance that relates to open burn pit exposure. (E) How the program has enabled (or failed to enable) the discovery, notification, and medical care of individuals affected by an illness described in subparagraph (D). (F) Physician and patient feedback on the program, particularly feedback that relates to ease of use. (G) Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations). (H) Any technical or logistical impediments to the implementation or expansion of the program, including any impediments to the inclusion in the program of databases or materials originally intended to be included. (J) Any issues relating to the interoperability of the program between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. (3) Final study.--The final study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess-- (A) the elements specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), (E), (F), and (H) of paragraph (1); and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. (d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Burn Pit Program to Review Operations and Management of ILER System Efficacy Act'' or the ``Burn Pit PROMISE Act''. SEC. 2. GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM. (a) Studies and Reports Required.--Not later than December 31, 2022, and once every two years thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United States shall-- (1) conduct a study on the implementation and effectiveness of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (2) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the findings of the most recently conducted study. (b) Elements.--The biennial studies under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of elements as follows: (1) Initial study.--The initial study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess, at a minimum, the following: (A) Statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program. (B) Costs associated with the program, including any cost overruns associated with the program. (C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. (D) Any illness recently identified as relating to a toxic exposure (or any guidance relating to such an illness recently issued) by either the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, including any such illness or guidance that relates to open burn pit exposure. (E) How the program has enabled (or failed to enable) the discovery, notification, and medical care of individuals affected by an illness described in subparagraph (D). (F) Physician and patient feedback on the program, particularly feedback that relates to ease of use. (G) Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations). (H) Any technical or logistical impediments to the implementation or expansion of the program, including any impediments to the inclusion in the program of databases or materials originally intended to be included. (I) Any issues relating to read-only access to data under the program by veterans. (J) Any issues relating to the interoperability of the program between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. (3) Final study.--The final study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess-- (A) the elements specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), (E), (F), and (H) of paragraph (1); and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). (c) Access by Comptroller General.-- (1) Information and materials.--Upon request of the Comptroller General, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make available to the Comptroller General any information or other materials necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). (2) Interviews.--In addition to such other authorities as are available, the Comptroller General shall have the right to interview officials and employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (including clinicians, claims adjudicators, and researchers) as necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. (B) Distribution.--The Secretary concerned shall ensure that any questionnaire developed pursuant to subparagraph (A) is distributed to individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record. (d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Defense; and (B) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs.

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Burn Pit Program to Review Operations and Management of ILER System Efficacy Act'' or the ``Burn Pit PROMISE Act''. SEC. 2. GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM. (a) Studies and Reports Required.--Not later than December 31, 2022, and once every two years thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United States shall-- (1) conduct a study on the implementation and effectiveness of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (2) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the findings of the most recently conducted study. (b) Elements.--The biennial studies under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of elements as follows: (1) Initial study.--The initial study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess, at a minimum, the following: (A) Statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program. (B) Costs associated with the program, including any cost overruns associated with the program. (C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. (D) Any illness recently identified as relating to a toxic exposure (or any guidance relating to such an illness recently issued) by either the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, including any such illness or guidance that relates to open burn pit exposure. (E) How the program has enabled (or failed to enable) the discovery, notification, and medical care of individuals affected by an illness described in subparagraph (D). (F) Physician and patient feedback on the program, particularly feedback that relates to ease of use. (G) Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations). (H) Any technical or logistical impediments to the implementation or expansion of the program, including any impediments to the inclusion in the program of databases or materials originally intended to be included. (I) Any issues relating to read-only access to data under the program by veterans. (J) Any issues relating to the interoperability of the program between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). (3) Final study.--The final study conducted under subsection (a) shall assess-- (A) the elements specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), (E), (F), and (H) of paragraph (1); and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). (c) Access by Comptroller General.-- (1) Information and materials.--Upon request of the Comptroller General, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make available to the Comptroller General any information or other materials necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). (2) Interviews.--In addition to such other authorities as are available, the Comptroller General shall have the right to interview officials and employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (including clinicians, claims adjudicators, and researchers) as necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. (B) Distribution.--The Secretary concerned shall ensure that any questionnaire developed pursuant to subparagraph (A) is distributed to individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record. (d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' means-- (A) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Defense; and (B) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, with respect to matters concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs. <all>

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. a) Studies and Reports Required.--Not later than December 31, 2022, and once every two years thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United States shall-- (1) conduct a study on the implementation and effectiveness of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (2) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the findings of the most recently conducted study. ( (B) Costs associated with the program, including any cost overruns associated with the program. ( C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. ( (2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). ( 2) Interviews.--In addition to such other authorities as are available, the Comptroller General shall have the right to interview officials and employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (including clinicians, claims adjudicators, and researchers) as necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. ( d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM. ( C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. ( (G) Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations). ( 2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). ( (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. ( d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM. ( C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. ( (G) Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations). ( 2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). ( (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. ( d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. a) Studies and Reports Required.--Not later than December 31, 2022, and once every two years thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United States shall-- (1) conduct a study on the implementation and effectiveness of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (2) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the findings of the most recently conducted study. ( (B) Costs associated with the program, including any cost overruns associated with the program. ( C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. ( (2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). ( 2) Interviews.--In addition to such other authorities as are available, the Comptroller General shall have the right to interview officials and employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (including clinicians, claims adjudicators, and researchers) as necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. ( d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM. ( C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. ( (G) Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations). ( 2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). ( (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. ( d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. a) Studies and Reports Required.--Not later than December 31, 2022, and once every two years thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United States shall-- (1) conduct a study on the implementation and effectiveness of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (2) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the findings of the most recently conducted study. ( (B) Costs associated with the program, including any cost overruns associated with the program. ( C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. ( (2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). ( 2) Interviews.--In addition to such other authorities as are available, the Comptroller General shall have the right to interview officials and employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (including clinicians, claims adjudicators, and researchers) as necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. ( d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM. ( C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. ( (G) Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations). ( 2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). ( (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. ( d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. a) Studies and Reports Required.--Not later than December 31, 2022, and once every two years thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Comptroller General of the United States shall-- (1) conduct a study on the implementation and effectiveness of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (2) submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the findings of the most recently conducted study. ( (B) Costs associated with the program, including any cost overruns associated with the program. ( C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. ( (2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). ( 2) Interviews.--In addition to such other authorities as are available, the Comptroller General shall have the right to interview officials and employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (including clinicians, claims adjudicators, and researchers) as necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. ( d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. GAO BIENNIAL STUDY ON INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD PROGRAM. ( C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. ( (G) Cybersecurity and privacy protections of patient data stored under the program, including whether any classified or restricted data has been stored under the program (such as data relating to deployment locations or duty stations). ( 2) Subsequent studies.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), each study conducted under subsection (a) following the initial study specified in paragraph (1) shall assess-- (A) statistics relating to use of the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program, including the total number of individuals the records of whom are contained therein and the total number of records accessible under the program; and (B) such other elements as the Comptroller General determines appropriate, which may include any other element specified in paragraph (1). ( (3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. ( d) Definitions.--In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of Representatives; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate. (

To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a biennial study on the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record program of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. C) The capacity to expand the program to include the medical records of veterans who served prior to the establishment of the program. ( ( ( 2) Interviews.--In addition to such other authorities as are available, the Comptroller General shall have the right to interview officials and employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (including clinicians, claims adjudicators, and researchers) as necessary for the conduct of each biennial study under subsection (a). ( 3) Information from patients and former patients.-- (A) Development of questionnaire.--In carrying out each biennial study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General may develop a questionnaire for individuals the records of whom are contained in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record, to obtain the information necessary for the conduct of the study. (

H.R.7130

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Leandra Wai Act This bill provides for the conveyance and return by the Department of Defense (DOD), to the state of Hawaii, without consideration, all interest of the United States in the parcel of property known as the Makua Military Reservation located in Oahu, Hawaii. DOD shall, in collaboration with the state, conduct a study to There is established a Makua Military Reservation Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund to (1) make the reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; and (2) carry out this bill. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state that shall govern

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This bill may be cited as the ``Leandra Wai Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Leandra Wai was a co-founder of the Native Hawaiian-led non-profit Malama Makua, served as its president, and grounded the organization as its cultural practitioner until her passing in 2016. She embodied the cultural healing power of Makua Valley, and was the heart, soul, and spirit of Malama Makua as the organization fought in Federal court to stop live-fire training in the sacred valley. Twice per month, from 2002 until shortly before her passing, Wai led cultural access into Makua Valley, facilitating the cultural reconnection of thousands of community members with Makua. Her leadership still guides Malama Makua. (2) Makua, which means ``parents'' in Hawaiian, is a sacred site, rich in culture and biological resources. (3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. Past military live-fire training has damaged Makua's cultural sites, bombing them and pockmarking them with bullet holes. Moreover, continued military occupation of MMR severely limits access by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners. (4) In Native Hawaiian stories and legends, or ``mo`olelo'', Makua is an important place within a much more expansive traditional cultural landscape and network of interrelated sites. It has heightened cultural significance because of its relationship to other sites. (5) Military training-related fires at MMR threaten more than 40 species of animals and plants protected under the Endangered Species Act (Public Law 93-205; 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as well as native habitat identified as critical to the survival and recovery of these imperiled species. Additionally, training-related fires have burned thousands of acres at MMR. (6) Historically, Makua was considered ```aina momona'', or fertile land, with evidence of extensive agricultural terracing that could have produced substantial amounts of food and provided access to important offshore fisheries. (7) Traditional and customary practices, such as fishing, gathering of plants, and funerary practices, have continued at Makua in different forms to the present. (8) Toxins from military training and related activities at MMR, such as prescribed burns, contaminate Makua's air, land, and water. Contaminants are transported to civilian areas beyond MMR's boundaries--to Makua Beach and the ocean--via the air, Makua's streams, overland flow during storm events, and groundwater. (9) The Armed Forces seized Makua for training shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, evicting the families who had lived there for generations, bombing their church, and destroying their homes. The Armed Forces promised to return the land to the local families six months after the end of hostilities but broke that promise. Nearly eight decades after World War II ended, the Armed Forces still occupy MMR. (10) In addition to seizing Hawaiian trust lands, the Armed Forces condemned kuleana land grants from Native Hawaiian families. (11) MMR lies just across Farrington Highway, a public roadway, from Makua Beach, a public beach where local children play, and local families gather fish and limu to put food on their tables. (12) The Armed Forces have not conducted live fire training at MMR since June 2004. For more than 23 years, Hawai`i-based military units have consistently and repeatedly been able to achieve readiness to deploy for combat missions without conducting any live-fire training at MMR. (13) The Wai`anae district is home to one of the largest concentrations of Native Hawaiians anywhere, yet approximately one-third of Wai`anae's land is occupied by the Armed Forces. The community has been burdened with multiple threats to health, safety, and the environment, which is reflected in poor health and socioeconomic indicators. (14) Makua is an important site for the revitalization of Native Hawaiian cultural practices and a valuable educational resource for Hawaiian culture, history, ecology, and environmental restoration. SEC. 3. STUDY OF THE COST TO MAKE THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION SUITABLE FOR HUMAN HABITATION. (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. (b) Report Required.--Not later than one year following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of such study. SEC. 4. CONVEYANCE OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION TO THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. (a) Conveyance.--The United States, through the Secretary of Defense, shall convey and return, without consideration, to the State of Hawai`i, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to that parcel of property known as the Makua Military Reservation located in Oahu, Hawai`i. (b) Deadline.--Notwithstanding section 120(h)(3)(A)(ii)(I) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)(3)(A)(ii)(I)), the Secretary shall carry out the conveyance under subsection (a) of this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal description of the parcel of property to be conveyed under this Act shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the State of Hawai`i after consultation with the Secretary. (d) Report on Conveyance.--Not later than 180 days after the conveyance under this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the compliance with the provisions of this Act. SEC. 5. MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION CONVEYANCE, REMEDIATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION TRUST FUND. (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund that shall be known as the ``Makua Military Reservation Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Fund''), consisting of such sums as may be appropriated or credited to the Fund as provided in this section. (b) Transfer to the Fund.-- (1) Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund such sums as may be necessary-- (A) to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620 et seq.); and (B) to carry out this Act. (2) Investment yield.--There shall be deposited into the Fund any returns yielded from the investment of the sums appropriated to the Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection. (c) Expenditures From the Fund.--Amounts in the Fund shall be made available pursuant to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding under subsection (d). (d) Memorandum of Understanding.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Hawai`i that shall govern-- (A) the study required under section 3(a); (B) the conveyance required under section 4(a); (C) the timing, planning, methodology, and implementation for the removal of-- (i) unexploded ordnance; and (ii) other contaminants; and (D) the use of the sums appropriated to the Fund under subsection (b)(1). (2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), with respect to the terms and conditions included in the Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary of the Army shall consult with Native Hawaiian organizations. (3) Access to site.--Nothing in the Memorandum of Understanding may restrict access to the Makua Military Reservation pursuant to paragraph 13 of the settlement agreement and stipulated order of the United States District Court for the District of Hawai`i executed on October 4, 2001 (Civil No. 00-00813 SOM-LEK). SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. (2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (3) The term ``other contaminants'' includes-- (A) improved conventional munitions; (B) munitions waste; (C) medical waste; and (D) other hazardous materials introduced to the Makua Military Reservation by the Secretary of Defense. <all>

Leandra Wai Act

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the M?kua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai?i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes.

Leandra Wai Act

Rep. Kahele, Kaiali'i

D

HI

This bill provides for the conveyance and return by the Department of Defense (DOD), to the state of Hawaii, without consideration, all interest of the United States in the parcel of property known as the Makua Military Reservation located in Oahu, Hawaii. DOD shall, in collaboration with the state, conduct a study to There is established a Makua Military Reservation Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund to (1) make the reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; and (2) carry out this bill. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the state that shall govern

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This bill may be cited as the ``Leandra Wai Act''. 2. FINDINGS. She embodied the cultural healing power of Makua Valley, and was the heart, soul, and spirit of Malama Makua as the organization fought in Federal court to stop live-fire training in the sacred valley. It has heightened cultural significance because of its relationship to other sites. ), as well as native habitat identified as critical to the survival and recovery of these imperiled species. Additionally, training-related fires have burned thousands of acres at MMR. (6) Historically, Makua was considered ```aina momona'', or fertile land, with evidence of extensive agricultural terracing that could have produced substantial amounts of food and provided access to important offshore fisheries. (7) Traditional and customary practices, such as fishing, gathering of plants, and funerary practices, have continued at Makua in different forms to the present. Nearly eight decades after World War II ended, the Armed Forces still occupy MMR. (10) In addition to seizing Hawaiian trust lands, the Armed Forces condemned kuleana land grants from Native Hawaiian families. (11) MMR lies just across Farrington Highway, a public roadway, from Makua Beach, a public beach where local children play, and local families gather fish and limu to put food on their tables. The community has been burdened with multiple threats to health, safety, and the environment, which is reflected in poor health and socioeconomic indicators. 3. (b) Report Required.--Not later than one year following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of such study. 4. CONVEYANCE OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION TO THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. (c) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal description of the parcel of property to be conveyed under this Act shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the State of Hawai`i after consultation with the Secretary. 5. (b) Transfer to the Fund.-- (1) Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund such sums as may be necessary-- (A) to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620 et seq. ); and (B) to carry out this Act. (c) Expenditures From the Fund.--Amounts in the Fund shall be made available pursuant to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding under subsection (d). 00-00813 SOM-LEK). SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. (3) The term ``other contaminants'' includes-- (A) improved conventional munitions; (B) munitions waste; (C) medical waste; and (D) other hazardous materials introduced to the Makua Military Reservation by the Secretary of 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 bill may be cited as the ``Leandra Wai Act''. 2. She embodied the cultural healing power of Makua Valley, and was the heart, soul, and spirit of Malama Makua as the organization fought in Federal court to stop live-fire training in the sacred valley. It has heightened cultural significance because of its relationship to other sites. ), as well as native habitat identified as critical to the survival and recovery of these imperiled species. Additionally, training-related fires have burned thousands of acres at MMR. (7) Traditional and customary practices, such as fishing, gathering of plants, and funerary practices, have continued at Makua in different forms to the present. (10) In addition to seizing Hawaiian trust lands, the Armed Forces condemned kuleana land grants from Native Hawaiian families. (11) MMR lies just across Farrington Highway, a public roadway, from Makua Beach, a public beach where local children play, and local families gather fish and limu to put food on their tables. The community has been burdened with multiple threats to health, safety, and the environment, which is reflected in poor health and socioeconomic indicators. 3. (b) Report Required.--Not later than one year following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of such study. 4. CONVEYANCE OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION TO THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. 5. (b) Transfer to the Fund.-- (1) Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund such sums as may be necessary-- (A) to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620 et seq. ); and (B) to carry out this Act. (c) Expenditures From the Fund.--Amounts in the Fund shall be made available pursuant to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding under subsection (d). SEC. 6.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This bill may be cited as the ``Leandra Wai Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Leandra Wai was a co-founder of the Native Hawaiian-led non-profit Malama Makua, served as its president, and grounded the organization as its cultural practitioner until her passing in 2016. She embodied the cultural healing power of Makua Valley, and was the heart, soul, and spirit of Malama Makua as the organization fought in Federal court to stop live-fire training in the sacred valley. (2) Makua, which means ``parents'' in Hawaiian, is a sacred site, rich in culture and biological resources. (3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. It has heightened cultural significance because of its relationship to other sites. ), as well as native habitat identified as critical to the survival and recovery of these imperiled species. Additionally, training-related fires have burned thousands of acres at MMR. (6) Historically, Makua was considered ```aina momona'', or fertile land, with evidence of extensive agricultural terracing that could have produced substantial amounts of food and provided access to important offshore fisheries. (7) Traditional and customary practices, such as fishing, gathering of plants, and funerary practices, have continued at Makua in different forms to the present. Contaminants are transported to civilian areas beyond MMR's boundaries--to Makua Beach and the ocean--via the air, Makua's streams, overland flow during storm events, and groundwater. (9) The Armed Forces seized Makua for training shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, evicting the families who had lived there for generations, bombing their church, and destroying their homes. Nearly eight decades after World War II ended, the Armed Forces still occupy MMR. (10) In addition to seizing Hawaiian trust lands, the Armed Forces condemned kuleana land grants from Native Hawaiian families. (11) MMR lies just across Farrington Highway, a public roadway, from Makua Beach, a public beach where local children play, and local families gather fish and limu to put food on their tables. For more than 23 years, Hawai`i-based military units have consistently and repeatedly been able to achieve readiness to deploy for combat missions without conducting any live-fire training at MMR. (13) The Wai`anae district is home to one of the largest concentrations of Native Hawaiians anywhere, yet approximately one-third of Wai`anae's land is occupied by the Armed Forces. The community has been burdened with multiple threats to health, safety, and the environment, which is reflected in poor health and socioeconomic indicators. 3. (b) Report Required.--Not later than one year following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of such study. 4. CONVEYANCE OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION TO THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. (c) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal description of the parcel of property to be conveyed under this Act shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the State of Hawai`i after consultation with the Secretary. 5. MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION CONVEYANCE, REMEDIATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION TRUST FUND. (b) Transfer to the Fund.-- (1) Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund such sums as may be necessary-- (A) to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620 et seq. ); and (B) to carry out this Act. (2) Investment yield.--There shall be deposited into the Fund any returns yielded from the investment of the sums appropriated to the Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection. (c) Expenditures From the Fund.--Amounts in the Fund shall be made available pursuant to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding under subsection (d). 00-00813 SOM-LEK). SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. (3) The term ``other contaminants'' includes-- (A) improved conventional munitions; (B) munitions waste; (C) medical waste; and (D) other hazardous materials introduced to the Makua Military Reservation by the Secretary of 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 bill may be cited as the ``Leandra Wai Act''. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Leandra Wai was a co-founder of the Native Hawaiian-led non-profit Malama Makua, served as its president, and grounded the organization as its cultural practitioner until her passing in 2016. She embodied the cultural healing power of Makua Valley, and was the heart, soul, and spirit of Malama Makua as the organization fought in Federal court to stop live-fire training in the sacred valley. Her leadership still guides Malama Makua. (2) Makua, which means ``parents'' in Hawaiian, is a sacred site, rich in culture and biological resources. (3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. (4) In Native Hawaiian stories and legends, or ``mo`olelo'', Makua is an important place within a much more expansive traditional cultural landscape and network of interrelated sites. It has heightened cultural significance because of its relationship to other sites. (5) Military training-related fires at MMR threaten more than 40 species of animals and plants protected under the Endangered Species Act (Public Law 93-205; 16 U.S.C. ), as well as native habitat identified as critical to the survival and recovery of these imperiled species. Additionally, training-related fires have burned thousands of acres at MMR. (6) Historically, Makua was considered ```aina momona'', or fertile land, with evidence of extensive agricultural terracing that could have produced substantial amounts of food and provided access to important offshore fisheries. (7) Traditional and customary practices, such as fishing, gathering of plants, and funerary practices, have continued at Makua in different forms to the present. (8) Toxins from military training and related activities at MMR, such as prescribed burns, contaminate Makua's air, land, and water. Contaminants are transported to civilian areas beyond MMR's boundaries--to Makua Beach and the ocean--via the air, Makua's streams, overland flow during storm events, and groundwater. (9) The Armed Forces seized Makua for training shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, evicting the families who had lived there for generations, bombing their church, and destroying their homes. The Armed Forces promised to return the land to the local families six months after the end of hostilities but broke that promise. Nearly eight decades after World War II ended, the Armed Forces still occupy MMR. (10) In addition to seizing Hawaiian trust lands, the Armed Forces condemned kuleana land grants from Native Hawaiian families. (11) MMR lies just across Farrington Highway, a public roadway, from Makua Beach, a public beach where local children play, and local families gather fish and limu to put food on their tables. (12) The Armed Forces have not conducted live fire training at MMR since June 2004. For more than 23 years, Hawai`i-based military units have consistently and repeatedly been able to achieve readiness to deploy for combat missions without conducting any live-fire training at MMR. (13) The Wai`anae district is home to one of the largest concentrations of Native Hawaiians anywhere, yet approximately one-third of Wai`anae's land is occupied by the Armed Forces. The community has been burdened with multiple threats to health, safety, and the environment, which is reflected in poor health and socioeconomic indicators. 3. (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. (b) Report Required.--Not later than one year following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of such study. 4. CONVEYANCE OF THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION TO THE STATE OF HAWAI`I. (c) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal description of the parcel of property to be conveyed under this Act shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the State of Hawai`i after consultation with the Secretary. (d) Report on Conveyance.--Not later than 180 days after the conveyance under this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the compliance with the provisions of this Act. 5. MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION CONVEYANCE, REMEDIATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION TRUST FUND. (b) Transfer to the Fund.-- (1) Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund such sums as may be necessary-- (A) to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620 et seq. ); and (B) to carry out this Act. (2) Investment yield.--There shall be deposited into the Fund any returns yielded from the investment of the sums appropriated to the Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection. (c) Expenditures From the Fund.--Amounts in the Fund shall be made available pursuant to the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding under subsection (d). 00-00813 SOM-LEK). SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (3) The term ``other contaminants'' includes-- (A) improved conventional munitions; (B) munitions waste; (C) medical waste; and (D) other hazardous materials introduced to the Makua Military Reservation by the Secretary of Defense.

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. 3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. Moreover, continued military occupation of MMR severely limits access by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners. ( 4) In Native Hawaiian stories and legends, or ``mo`olelo'', Makua is an important place within a much more expansive traditional cultural landscape and network of interrelated sites. (9) The Armed Forces seized Makua for training shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, evicting the families who had lived there for generations, bombing their church, and destroying their homes. For more than 23 years, Hawai`i-based military units have consistently and repeatedly been able to achieve readiness to deploy for combat missions without conducting any live-fire training at MMR. ( STUDY OF THE COST TO MAKE THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION SUITABLE FOR HUMAN HABITATION. ( a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. ( 9620(h)(3)(A)(ii)(I)), the Secretary shall carry out the conveyance under subsection (a) of this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( b) Transfer to the Fund.-- (1) Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund such sums as may be necessary-- (A) to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620 et seq. ); (2) Investment yield.--There shall be deposited into the Fund any returns yielded from the investment of the sums appropriated to the Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection. ( 2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), with respect to the terms and conditions included in the Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary of the Army shall consult with Native Hawaiian organizations. ( In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. ( 2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Congress finds the following: (1) Leandra Wai was a co-founder of the Native Hawaiian-led non-profit Malama Makua, served as its president, and grounded the organization as its cultural practitioner until her passing in 2016. 3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. (6) Historically, Makua was considered ```aina momona'', or fertile land, with evidence of extensive agricultural terracing that could have produced substantial amounts of food and provided access to important offshore fisheries. ( 8) Toxins from military training and related activities at MMR, such as prescribed burns, contaminate Makua's air, land, and water. For more than 23 years, Hawai`i-based military units have consistently and repeatedly been able to achieve readiness to deploy for combat missions without conducting any live-fire training at MMR. ( (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than one year following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of such study. (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund that shall be known as the ``Makua Military Reservation Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Fund''), consisting of such sums as may be appropriated or credited to the Fund as provided in this section. ( d) Memorandum of Understanding.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Hawai`i that shall govern-- (A) the study required under section 3(a); (B) the conveyance required under section 4(a); (C) the timing, planning, methodology, and implementation for the removal of-- (i) unexploded ordnance; and (ii) other contaminants; and (D) the use of the sums appropriated to the Fund under subsection (b)(1). ( In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. ( 2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Congress finds the following: (1) Leandra Wai was a co-founder of the Native Hawaiian-led non-profit Malama Makua, served as its president, and grounded the organization as its cultural practitioner until her passing in 2016. 3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. (6) Historically, Makua was considered ```aina momona'', or fertile land, with evidence of extensive agricultural terracing that could have produced substantial amounts of food and provided access to important offshore fisheries. ( 8) Toxins from military training and related activities at MMR, such as prescribed burns, contaminate Makua's air, land, and water. For more than 23 years, Hawai`i-based military units have consistently and repeatedly been able to achieve readiness to deploy for combat missions without conducting any live-fire training at MMR. ( (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than one year following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of such study. (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund that shall be known as the ``Makua Military Reservation Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Fund''), consisting of such sums as may be appropriated or credited to the Fund as provided in this section. ( d) Memorandum of Understanding.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Hawai`i that shall govern-- (A) the study required under section 3(a); (B) the conveyance required under section 4(a); (C) the timing, planning, methodology, and implementation for the removal of-- (i) unexploded ordnance; and (ii) other contaminants; and (D) the use of the sums appropriated to the Fund under subsection (b)(1). ( In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. ( 2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. 3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. Moreover, continued military occupation of MMR severely limits access by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners. ( 4) In Native Hawaiian stories and legends, or ``mo`olelo'', Makua is an important place within a much more expansive traditional cultural landscape and network of interrelated sites. (9) The Armed Forces seized Makua for training shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, evicting the families who had lived there for generations, bombing their church, and destroying their homes. For more than 23 years, Hawai`i-based military units have consistently and repeatedly been able to achieve readiness to deploy for combat missions without conducting any live-fire training at MMR. ( STUDY OF THE COST TO MAKE THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION SUITABLE FOR HUMAN HABITATION. ( a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. ( 9620(h)(3)(A)(ii)(I)), the Secretary shall carry out the conveyance under subsection (a) of this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( b) Transfer to the Fund.-- (1) Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund such sums as may be necessary-- (A) to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620 et seq. ); (2) Investment yield.--There shall be deposited into the Fund any returns yielded from the investment of the sums appropriated to the Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection. ( 2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), with respect to the terms and conditions included in the Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary of the Army shall consult with Native Hawaiian organizations. ( In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. ( 2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Congress finds the following: (1) Leandra Wai was a co-founder of the Native Hawaiian-led non-profit Malama Makua, served as its president, and grounded the organization as its cultural practitioner until her passing in 2016. 3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. (6) Historically, Makua was considered ```aina momona'', or fertile land, with evidence of extensive agricultural terracing that could have produced substantial amounts of food and provided access to important offshore fisheries. ( 8) Toxins from military training and related activities at MMR, such as prescribed burns, contaminate Makua's air, land, and water. For more than 23 years, Hawai`i-based military units have consistently and repeatedly been able to achieve readiness to deploy for combat missions without conducting any live-fire training at MMR. ( (a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. ( b) Report Required.--Not later than one year following the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that contains the results of such study. (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund that shall be known as the ``Makua Military Reservation Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Fund''), consisting of such sums as may be appropriated or credited to the Fund as provided in this section. ( d) Memorandum of Understanding.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Hawai`i that shall govern-- (A) the study required under section 3(a); (B) the conveyance required under section 4(a); (C) the timing, planning, methodology, and implementation for the removal of-- (i) unexploded ordnance; and (ii) other contaminants; and (D) the use of the sums appropriated to the Fund under subsection (b)(1). ( In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. ( 2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. 3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. Moreover, continued military occupation of MMR severely limits access by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners. ( 4) In Native Hawaiian stories and legends, or ``mo`olelo'', Makua is an important place within a much more expansive traditional cultural landscape and network of interrelated sites. (9) The Armed Forces seized Makua for training shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, evicting the families who had lived there for generations, bombing their church, and destroying their homes. For more than 23 years, Hawai`i-based military units have consistently and repeatedly been able to achieve readiness to deploy for combat missions without conducting any live-fire training at MMR. ( STUDY OF THE COST TO MAKE THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION SUITABLE FOR HUMAN HABITATION. ( a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. ( 9620(h)(3)(A)(ii)(I)), the Secretary shall carry out the conveyance under subsection (a) of this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( b) Transfer to the Fund.-- (1) Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund such sums as may be necessary-- (A) to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620 et seq. ); (2) Investment yield.--There shall be deposited into the Fund any returns yielded from the investment of the sums appropriated to the Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection. ( 2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), with respect to the terms and conditions included in the Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary of the Army shall consult with Native Hawaiian organizations. ( In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. ( 2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. ( (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund that shall be known as the ``Makua Military Reservation Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Fund''), consisting of such sums as may be appropriated or credited to the Fund as provided in this section. ( 2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. 3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. Moreover, continued military occupation of MMR severely limits access by Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners. ( 4) In Native Hawaiian stories and legends, or ``mo`olelo'', Makua is an important place within a much more expansive traditional cultural landscape and network of interrelated sites. (9) The Armed Forces seized Makua for training shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, evicting the families who had lived there for generations, bombing their church, and destroying their homes. For more than 23 years, Hawai`i-based military units have consistently and repeatedly been able to achieve readiness to deploy for combat missions without conducting any live-fire training at MMR. ( STUDY OF THE COST TO MAKE THE MAKUA MILITARY RESERVATION SUITABLE FOR HUMAN HABITATION. ( a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. ( 9620(h)(3)(A)(ii)(I)), the Secretary shall carry out the conveyance under subsection (a) of this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( b) Transfer to the Fund.-- (1) Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fund such sums as may be necessary-- (A) to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation, including any remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620 et seq. ); (2) Investment yield.--There shall be deposited into the Fund any returns yielded from the investment of the sums appropriated to the Fund under paragraph (1) of this subsection. ( 2) Consultation.--In carrying out paragraph (1), with respect to the terms and conditions included in the Memorandum of Understanding pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the Secretary of the Army shall consult with Native Hawaiian organizations. ( In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. ( 2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. ( (a) Establishment of Trust Fund.--There is established in the Treasury of the United States a trust fund that shall be known as the ``Makua Military Reservation Conveyance, Remediation, and Environmental Restoration Trust Fund'' (in this section referred to as the ``Fund''), consisting of such sums as may be appropriated or credited to the Fund as provided in this section. ( 2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (

To direct the Secretary of Defense to convey the Makua Military Reservation to the State of Hawai`i and establish a trust fund for such conveyance, and for other purposes. 3) Makua Military Reservation (in this section referred to as ``MMR'') contains more than 100 sites eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, including Hawaiian temples, shrines, petroglyphs, and other sacred, cultural, and historic sites. ( a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in collaboration with the State of Hawai`i, conduct a study to-- (1) map out land hazards including-- (A) unexploded ordnance; and (B) other contaminants; (2) determine an appropriate schedule, consistent with community standards, for the removal of such land hazards; and (3) provide a cost estimate for the land remediation and restoration activities required to make the Makua Military Reservation suitable for agriculture, residential use, and human habitation. ( 9620(h)(3)(A)(ii)(I)), the Secretary shall carry out the conveyance under subsection (a) of this section not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. ( ( In this Act: (1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. ( 2) The term ``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given such term-- (A) in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517); or (B) in section 300314 of title 54, United States Code. (

H.R.4810

Energy

Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions Act or the STEER Act This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a voucher program for expenses associated with retrofitting certain heavy-duty trucks with emission-reducing technologies.

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions Act'' or the ``STEER Act''. SEC. 2. VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR EMISSION REDUCING TECHNOLOGIES ON CLASS 8 TRUCKS. (a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Voucher Program Requirements.-- (1) Eligible entities.--A voucher under the program may be made to an individual, a State or local government, a private entity, a not-for-profit entity, a nonprofit entity, or other applicants as deemed appropriate by the Secretary. (2) Eligible equipment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish and maintain on the Department of Energy internet website a list of emission reducing active technologies that are eligible for the program. (B) Updates.--The Secretary may add to, or otherwise revise, the list of emission reducing active technologies under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that such addition or revision will likely lead to-- (i) greater usage of emission reducing active technologies; or (ii) greater access to emission reducing active technologies by users. (C) Location requirement.--To be eligible for the program, the emission reducing active technologies described in subparagraph (A) shall be installed in the United States. (3) Application.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity under paragraph (1) may submit to the Secretary an application for a voucher under the program. Such application shall include-- (i) the estimated cost of covered expenditures to be expended on the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (ii) the estimated installation cost of the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (iii) the global positioning system location, including the integer number of degrees, minutes, and seconds, where such emission reducing active technologies are to be installed; (iv) the technical specifications of such emission reducing active technologies; and (v) any other information determined by the Secretary to be necessary for a complete application. (B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. (C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). (4) Voucher amount.--The amount of a voucher made under the program for each technology for covered expenditures shall cover the lesser of-- (A) $4,000 or 75 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 10 trucks or less; (B) $3,500 or 72.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 50 trucks or less; (C) $3,000 or 70.0 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 100 trucks or less; and (D) $2,500 or 67.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating more than 101 trucks. (5) Disbursement of voucher.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall disburse a voucher under the program within 90 days to an eligible entity under paragraph (1), following approval of an application under paragraph (3), if such entity submits the materials required under subparagraph (B). (B) Materials required for disbursement of voucher.--Not later than one year after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) receives notice under paragraph (3)(C) that the eligible entity has been approved for a voucher, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary the following-- (i) a record of payment for covered expenses expended on the installation of the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (ii) a record of payment for the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (iii) the global positioning system location of where such emission reducing active technologies were installed; (iv) the technical specifications of the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); and (v) any other information determined by the Secretary to be necessary. (6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (2) Emission reducing active technology.--The term ``emission reducing active technology'' means any physical alterations of a Class 8 truck that can be installed as a retrofit and that adapt automatically to control vehicle performance factors and improve fuel efficiency, including active aerodynamic, active rolling resistance, dynamic axle lift control, non-APU active idle reduction, and other such emerging improvements. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

STEER Act

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes.

STEER Act Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions Act

Rep. Davis, Rodney

R

IL

This bill requires the Department of Energy to establish a voucher program for expenses associated with retrofitting certain heavy-duty trucks with emission-reducing technologies.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions Act'' or the ``STEER Act''. SEC. 2. VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR EMISSION REDUCING TECHNOLOGIES ON CLASS 8 TRUCKS. (C) Location requirement.--To be eligible for the program, the emission reducing active technologies described in subparagraph (A) shall be installed in the United States. (3) Application.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity under paragraph (1) may submit to the Secretary an application for a voucher under the program. Such application shall include-- (i) the estimated cost of covered expenditures to be expended on the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (ii) the estimated installation cost of the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (iii) the global positioning system location, including the integer number of degrees, minutes, and seconds, where such emission reducing active technologies are to be installed; (iv) the technical specifications of such emission reducing active technologies; and (v) any other information determined by the Secretary to be necessary for a complete application. (C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). (4) Voucher amount.--The amount of a voucher made under the program for each technology for covered expenditures shall cover the lesser of-- (A) $4,000 or 75 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 10 trucks or less; (B) $3,500 or 72.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 50 trucks or less; (C) $3,000 or 70.0 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 100 trucks or less; and (D) $2,500 or 67.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating more than 101 trucks. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions Act'' or the ``STEER Act''. SEC. 2. VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR EMISSION REDUCING TECHNOLOGIES ON CLASS 8 TRUCKS. (C) Location requirement.--To be eligible for the program, the emission reducing active technologies described in subparagraph (A) shall be installed in the United States. (3) Application.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity under paragraph (1) may submit to the Secretary an application for a voucher under the program. (C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). (4) Voucher amount.--The amount of a voucher made under the program for each technology for covered expenditures shall cover the lesser of-- (A) $4,000 or 75 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 10 trucks or less; (B) $3,500 or 72.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 50 trucks or less; (C) $3,000 or 70.0 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 100 trucks or less; and (D) $2,500 or 67.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating more than 101 trucks. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions Act'' or the ``STEER Act''. SEC. 2. VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR EMISSION REDUCING TECHNOLOGIES ON CLASS 8 TRUCKS. (b) Voucher Program Requirements.-- (1) Eligible entities.--A voucher under the program may be made to an individual, a State or local government, a private entity, a not-for-profit entity, a nonprofit entity, or other applicants as deemed appropriate by the Secretary. (2) Eligible equipment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish and maintain on the Department of Energy internet website a list of emission reducing active technologies that are eligible for the program. (B) Updates.--The Secretary may add to, or otherwise revise, the list of emission reducing active technologies under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that such addition or revision will likely lead to-- (i) greater usage of emission reducing active technologies; or (ii) greater access to emission reducing active technologies by users. (C) Location requirement.--To be eligible for the program, the emission reducing active technologies described in subparagraph (A) shall be installed in the United States. (3) Application.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity under paragraph (1) may submit to the Secretary an application for a voucher under the program. Such application shall include-- (i) the estimated cost of covered expenditures to be expended on the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (ii) the estimated installation cost of the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (iii) the global positioning system location, including the integer number of degrees, minutes, and seconds, where such emission reducing active technologies are to be installed; (iv) the technical specifications of such emission reducing active technologies; and (v) any other information determined by the Secretary to be necessary for a complete application. (B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. (C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). (4) Voucher amount.--The amount of a voucher made under the program for each technology for covered expenditures shall cover the lesser of-- (A) $4,000 or 75 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 10 trucks or less; (B) $3,500 or 72.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 50 trucks or less; (C) $3,000 or 70.0 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 100 trucks or less; and (D) $2,500 or 67.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating more than 101 trucks. (6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (2) Emission reducing active technology.--The term ``emission reducing active technology'' means any physical alterations of a Class 8 truck that can be installed as a retrofit and that adapt automatically to control vehicle performance factors and improve fuel efficiency, including active aerodynamic, active rolling resistance, dynamic axle lift control, non-APU active idle reduction, and other such emerging improvements. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions Act'' or the ``STEER Act''. SEC. 2. VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR EMISSION REDUCING TECHNOLOGIES ON CLASS 8 TRUCKS. (a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). (b) Voucher Program Requirements.-- (1) Eligible entities.--A voucher under the program may be made to an individual, a State or local government, a private entity, a not-for-profit entity, a nonprofit entity, or other applicants as deemed appropriate by the Secretary. (2) Eligible equipment.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish and maintain on the Department of Energy internet website a list of emission reducing active technologies that are eligible for the program. (B) Updates.--The Secretary may add to, or otherwise revise, the list of emission reducing active technologies under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that such addition or revision will likely lead to-- (i) greater usage of emission reducing active technologies; or (ii) greater access to emission reducing active technologies by users. (C) Location requirement.--To be eligible for the program, the emission reducing active technologies described in subparagraph (A) shall be installed in the United States. (3) Application.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity under paragraph (1) may submit to the Secretary an application for a voucher under the program. Such application shall include-- (i) the estimated cost of covered expenditures to be expended on the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (ii) the estimated installation cost of the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (iii) the global positioning system location, including the integer number of degrees, minutes, and seconds, where such emission reducing active technologies are to be installed; (iv) the technical specifications of such emission reducing active technologies; and (v) any other information determined by the Secretary to be necessary for a complete application. (B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. (C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). (4) Voucher amount.--The amount of a voucher made under the program for each technology for covered expenditures shall cover the lesser of-- (A) $4,000 or 75 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 10 trucks or less; (B) $3,500 or 72.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 50 trucks or less; (C) $3,000 or 70.0 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 100 trucks or less; and (D) $2,500 or 67.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating more than 101 trucks. (5) Disbursement of voucher.-- (A) In general.--The Secretary shall disburse a voucher under the program within 90 days to an eligible entity under paragraph (1), following approval of an application under paragraph (3), if such entity submits the materials required under subparagraph (B). (B) Materials required for disbursement of voucher.--Not later than one year after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) receives notice under paragraph (3)(C) that the eligible entity has been approved for a voucher, such eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary the following-- (i) a record of payment for covered expenses expended on the installation of the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (ii) a record of payment for the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); (iii) the global positioning system location of where such emission reducing active technologies were installed; (iv) the technical specifications of the emission reducing active technologies that are eligible under paragraph (2); and (v) any other information determined by the Secretary to be necessary. (6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (2) Emission reducing active technology.--The term ``emission reducing active technology'' means any physical alterations of a Class 8 truck that can be installed as a retrofit and that adapt automatically to control vehicle performance factors and improve fuel efficiency, including active aerodynamic, active rolling resistance, dynamic axle lift control, non-APU active idle reduction, and other such emerging improvements. (3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026. <all>

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (B) Updates.--The Secretary may add to, or otherwise revise, the list of emission reducing active technologies under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that such addition or revision will likely lead to-- (i) greater usage of emission reducing active technologies; or (ii) greater access to emission reducing active technologies by users. ( B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. (C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). ( 4) Voucher amount.--The amount of a voucher made under the program for each technology for covered expenditures shall cover the lesser of-- (A) $4,000 or 75 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 10 trucks or less; (B) $3,500 or 72.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 50 trucks or less; (C) $3,000 or 70.0 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 100 trucks or less; and (D) $2,500 or 67.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating more than 101 trucks. ( 6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (2) Emission reducing active technology.--The term ``emission reducing active technology'' means any physical alterations of a Class 8 truck that can be installed as a retrofit and that adapt automatically to control vehicle performance factors and improve fuel efficiency, including active aerodynamic, active rolling resistance, dynamic axle lift control, non-APU active idle reduction, and other such emerging improvements. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. ( C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). ( 6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. ( C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). ( 6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (B) Updates.--The Secretary may add to, or otherwise revise, the list of emission reducing active technologies under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that such addition or revision will likely lead to-- (i) greater usage of emission reducing active technologies; or (ii) greater access to emission reducing active technologies by users. ( B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. (C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). ( 4) Voucher amount.--The amount of a voucher made under the program for each technology for covered expenditures shall cover the lesser of-- (A) $4,000 or 75 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 10 trucks or less; (B) $3,500 or 72.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 50 trucks or less; (C) $3,000 or 70.0 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 100 trucks or less; and (D) $2,500 or 67.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating more than 101 trucks. ( 6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (2) Emission reducing active technology.--The term ``emission reducing active technology'' means any physical alterations of a Class 8 truck that can be installed as a retrofit and that adapt automatically to control vehicle performance factors and improve fuel efficiency, including active aerodynamic, active rolling resistance, dynamic axle lift control, non-APU active idle reduction, and other such emerging improvements. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. ( C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). ( 6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (B) Updates.--The Secretary may add to, or otherwise revise, the list of emission reducing active technologies under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that such addition or revision will likely lead to-- (i) greater usage of emission reducing active technologies; or (ii) greater access to emission reducing active technologies by users. ( B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. (C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). ( 4) Voucher amount.--The amount of a voucher made under the program for each technology for covered expenditures shall cover the lesser of-- (A) $4,000 or 75 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 10 trucks or less; (B) $3,500 or 72.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 50 trucks or less; (C) $3,000 or 70.0 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 100 trucks or less; and (D) $2,500 or 67.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating more than 101 trucks. ( 6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (2) Emission reducing active technology.--The term ``emission reducing active technology'' means any physical alterations of a Class 8 truck that can be installed as a retrofit and that adapt automatically to control vehicle performance factors and improve fuel efficiency, including active aerodynamic, active rolling resistance, dynamic axle lift control, non-APU active idle reduction, and other such emerging improvements. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. ( C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). ( 6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( (B) Updates.--The Secretary may add to, or otherwise revise, the list of emission reducing active technologies under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that such addition or revision will likely lead to-- (i) greater usage of emission reducing active technologies; or (ii) greater access to emission reducing active technologies by users. ( B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. (C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). ( 4) Voucher amount.--The amount of a voucher made under the program for each technology for covered expenditures shall cover the lesser of-- (A) $4,000 or 75 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 10 trucks or less; (B) $3,500 or 72.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 50 trucks or less; (C) $3,000 or 70.0 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 100 trucks or less; and (D) $2,500 or 67.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating more than 101 trucks. ( 6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (2) Emission reducing active technology.--The term ``emission reducing active technology'' means any physical alterations of a Class 8 truck that can be installed as a retrofit and that adapt automatically to control vehicle performance factors and improve fuel efficiency, including active aerodynamic, active rolling resistance, dynamic axle lift control, non-APU active idle reduction, and other such emerging improvements. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. a) Voucher Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program to provide vouchers for covered expenditures associated with retrofitting emission reducing active technologies on Class 8 trucks (in this section referred to as the ``program''). ( B) Review process.--The Secretary shall review an application for a voucher under the program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph (1) to receive such voucher if the application meets the requirements of the program under this subsection. ( C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). ( 6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. ( c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Covered expenditure.--The term ``covered expenditure'' means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of emission reducing active technologies, including-- (A) the cost of emission reducing active technologies; and (B) material and labor costs associated with the installation of such emission reducing active technologies. (

To establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes. C) Notification to eligible entity.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph (1) applies for a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a voucher under the program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph (5). ( 4) Voucher amount.--The amount of a voucher made under the program for each technology for covered expenditures shall cover the lesser of-- (A) $4,000 or 75 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 10 trucks or less; (B) $3,500 or 72.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 50 trucks or less; (C) $3,000 or 70.0 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating 100 trucks or less; and (D) $2,500 or 67.5 percent of total costs per unit for fleets operating more than 101 trucks. ( 6) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the first date on which the Secretary awards a voucher under the program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report of the number of vouchers awarded for emission reducing active technologies. ( (2) Emission reducing active technology.--The term ``emission reducing active technology'' means any physical alterations of a Class 8 truck that can be installed as a retrofit and that adapt automatically to control vehicle performance factors and improve fuel efficiency, including active aerodynamic, active rolling resistance, dynamic axle lift control, non-APU active idle reduction, and other such emerging improvements. ( 3) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Energy. (

H.R.24

Finance and Financial Sector

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements regarding audits of certain financial agencies performed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Specifically, the bill directs the GAO to complete, within 12 months, an audit of the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks. In addition, the bill allows the GAO to audit the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks with respect to (1) international financial transactions; (2) deliberations, decisions, or actions on monetary policy matters; (3) transactions made under the direction of the Federal Open Market Committee; and (4) discussions or communications among Federal Reserve officers, board members, and employees regarding any of these matters.

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AUDIT REFORM AND TRANSPARENCY FOR THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 714 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks under subsection (b) of such section 714 within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General-- (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. (c) Repeal of Certain Limitations.--Subsection (b) of section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking the second sentence. (d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) In general.--Section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``or (f)'' each place such term appears; (B) in subsection (e), by striking ``the third undesignated paragraph of section 13'' and inserting ``section 13(3)''; and (C) by striking subsection (f). (2) Federal reserve act.--Subsection (s) (relating to ``Federal Reserve Transparency and Release of Information'') of section 11 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 248) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``has the same meaning as in section 714(f)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code'' and inserting ``means a program or facility, including any special purpose vehicle or other entity established by or on behalf of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank, authorized by the Board of Governors under section 13(3), that is not subject to audit under section 714(e) of title 31, United States Code''; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking ``or in section 714(f)(3)(C) of title 31, United States Code, the information described in paragraph (1) and information concerning the transactions described in section 714(f) of such title,'' and inserting ``the information described in paragraph (1)''; and (C) in paragraph (7), by striking ``and section 13(3)(C), section 714(f)(3)(C) of title 31, United States Code, and'' and inserting ``, section 13(3)(C), and''. <all>

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2021

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes.

Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2021

Rep. Massie, Thomas

R

KY

This bill establishes requirements regarding audits of certain financial agencies performed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Specifically, the bill directs the GAO to complete, within 12 months, an audit of the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks. In addition, the bill allows the GAO to audit the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks with respect to (1) international financial transactions; (2) deliberations, decisions, or actions on monetary policy matters; (3) transactions made under the direction of the Federal Open Market Committee; and (4) discussions or communications among Federal Reserve officers, board members, and employees regarding any of these matters.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Reserve Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 714 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks under subsection (b) of such section 714 within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General-- (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. (c) Repeal of Certain Limitations.--Subsection (b) of section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking the second sentence. (2) Federal reserve act.--Subsection (s) (relating to ``Federal Reserve Transparency and Release of Information'') of section 11 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 248) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``has the same meaning as in section 714(f)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code'' and inserting ``means a program or facility, including any special purpose vehicle or other entity established by or on behalf of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank, authorized by the Board of Governors under section 13(3), that is not subject to audit under section 714(e) of title 31, United States Code''; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking ``or in section 714(f)(3)(C) of title 31, United States Code, the information described in paragraph (1) and information concerning the transactions described in section 714(f) of such title,'' and inserting ``the information described in paragraph (1)''; and (C) in paragraph (7), by striking ``and section 13(3)(C), section 714(f)(3)(C) of title 31, United States Code, and'' and inserting ``, section 13(3)(C), and''.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General-- (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. (2) Federal reserve act.--Subsection (s) (relating to ``Federal Reserve Transparency and Release of Information'') of section 11 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 248) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``has the same meaning as in section 714(f)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code'' and inserting ``means a program or facility, including any special purpose vehicle or other entity established by or on behalf of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank, authorized by the Board of Governors under section 13(3), that is not subject to audit under section 714(e) of title 31, United States Code''; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking ``or in section 714(f)(3)(C) of title 31, United States Code, the information described in paragraph (1) and information concerning the transactions described in section 714(f) of such title,'' and inserting ``the information described in paragraph (1)''; and (C) in paragraph (7), by striking ``and section 13(3)(C), section 714(f)(3)(C) of title 31, United States Code, and'' and inserting ``, section 13(3)(C), and''.

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AUDIT REFORM AND TRANSPARENCY FOR THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 714 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks under subsection (b) of such section 714 within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General-- (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. (c) Repeal of Certain Limitations.--Subsection (b) of section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking the second sentence. (d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) In general.--Section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``or (f)'' each place such term appears; (B) in subsection (e), by striking ``the third undesignated paragraph of section 13'' and inserting ``section 13(3)''; and (C) by striking subsection (f). (2) Federal reserve act.--Subsection (s) (relating to ``Federal Reserve Transparency and Release of Information'') of section 11 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 248) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``has the same meaning as in section 714(f)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code'' and inserting ``means a program or facility, including any special purpose vehicle or other entity established by or on behalf of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank, authorized by the Board of Governors under section 13(3), that is not subject to audit under section 714(e) of title 31, United States Code''; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking ``or in section 714(f)(3)(C) of title 31, United States Code, the information described in paragraph (1) and information concerning the transactions described in section 714(f) of such title,'' and inserting ``the information described in paragraph (1)''; and (C) in paragraph (7), by striking ``and section 13(3)(C), section 714(f)(3)(C) of title 31, United States Code, and'' and inserting ``, section 13(3)(C), and''. <all>

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. AUDIT REFORM AND TRANSPARENCY FOR THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 714 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks under subsection (b) of such section 714 within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General-- (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. (c) Repeal of Certain Limitations.--Subsection (b) of section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking the second sentence. (d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) In general.--Section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``or (f)'' each place such term appears; (B) in subsection (e), by striking ``the third undesignated paragraph of section 13'' and inserting ``section 13(3)''; and (C) by striking subsection (f). (2) Federal reserve act.--Subsection (s) (relating to ``Federal Reserve Transparency and Release of Information'') of section 11 of the Federal Reserve Act (12 U.S.C. 248) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``has the same meaning as in section 714(f)(1)(A) of title 31, United States Code'' and inserting ``means a program or facility, including any special purpose vehicle or other entity established by or on behalf of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank, authorized by the Board of Governors under section 13(3), that is not subject to audit under section 714(e) of title 31, United States Code''; (B) in paragraph (6), by striking ``or in section 714(f)(3)(C) of title 31, United States Code, the information described in paragraph (1) and information concerning the transactions described in section 714(f) of such title,'' and inserting ``the information described in paragraph (1)''; and (C) in paragraph (7), by striking ``and section 13(3)(C), section 714(f)(3)(C) of title 31, United States Code, and'' and inserting ``, section 13(3)(C), and''. <all>

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General-- (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. ( d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) In general.--Section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``or (f)'' each place such term appears; (B) in subsection (e), by striking ``the third undesignated paragraph of section 13'' and inserting ``section 13(3)''; and (C) by striking subsection (f). (

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 714 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks under subsection (b) of such section 714 within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 714 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks under subsection (b) of such section 714 within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General-- (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. ( d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) In general.--Section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``or (f)'' each place such term appears; (B) in subsection (e), by striking ``the third undesignated paragraph of section 13'' and inserting ``section 13(3)''; and (C) by striking subsection (f). (

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 714 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks under subsection (b) of such section 714 within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General-- (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. ( d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) In general.--Section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``or (f)'' each place such term appears; (B) in subsection (e), by striking ``the third undesignated paragraph of section 13'' and inserting ``section 13(3)''; and (C) by striking subsection (f). (

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 714 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks under subsection (b) of such section 714 within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General-- (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. ( d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) In general.--Section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``or (f)'' each place such term appears; (B) in subsection (e), by striking ``the third undesignated paragraph of section 13'' and inserting ``section 13(3)''; and (C) by striking subsection (f). (

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 714 of title 31, United States Code, or any other provision of law, the Comptroller General of the United States shall complete an audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks under subsection (b) of such section 714 within 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. (

To require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes. b) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the audit required pursuant to subsection (a) is completed, the Comptroller General-- (A) shall submit to Congress a report on such audit; and (B) shall make such report available to the Speaker of the House, the majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the committee and each subcommittee of jurisdiction in the House of Representatives and the Senate, and any other Member of Congress who requests the report. (2) Contents.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include a detailed description of the findings and conclusion of the Comptroller General with respect to the audit that is the subject of the report, together with such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the Comptroller General may determine to be appropriate. ( d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.-- (1) In general.--Section 714 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (A) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``or (f)'' each place such term appears; (B) in subsection (e), by striking ``the third undesignated paragraph of section 13'' and inserting ``section 13(3)''; and (C) by striking subsection (f). (

H.R.8191

Congress

Pardon Disclosure Act This bill retroactively requires Members of Congress who request presidential pardons for themselves or on behalf of other individuals, and individuals who receive such requests, to disclose the requests to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, as applicable. The disclosure requirements apply to requests made or received beginning on January 1, 2021.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pardon Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDON REQUESTS TO CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--If a Member of Congress makes a request for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member or to any other individual, the Member who made the request and any individual who receives the request from the Member shall each disclose the request to the supervising ethics committee in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). (b) Deadline for Disclosure.--A Member of Congress who makes a request described in subsection (a) or any individual who receives a request described in subsection (a) shall each disclose such request to the supervising ethics committee-- (1) in the case of any such request made or received after the date of the enactment of this Act, not later than 30 days after the date such request is made or received; and (2) in the case of any such request made or received during the period that begins on January 1, 2021, and ends on the date of the enactment of this Act, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). (2) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person violated subsection (a), the court shall impose against the person a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. (B) Rule of construction.--A civil penalty under this subsection may be in addition to any other criminal or civil statutory, common law, or administrative remedy available to the United States. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Member of congress.--The term ``Member of Congress'' includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. (2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENTIAL PARDON DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT. Clause 2 of rule XXVI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner shall also include in each annual financial disclosure report required under such title the disclosure of any request made by the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner or to any other individual.''. <all>

Pardon Disclosure Act

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

Pardon Disclosure Act

Rep. Torres, Ritchie

D

NY

This bill retroactively requires Members of Congress who request presidential pardons for themselves or on behalf of other individuals, and individuals who receive such requests, to disclose the requests to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, as applicable. The disclosure requirements apply to requests made or received beginning on January 1, 2021.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pardon Disclosure Act''. 2. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--If a Member of Congress makes a request for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member or to any other individual, the Member who made the request and any individual who receives the request from the Member shall each disclose the request to the supervising ethics committee in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). (b) Deadline for Disclosure.--A Member of Congress who makes a request described in subsection (a) or any individual who receives a request described in subsection (a) shall each disclose such request to the supervising ethics committee-- (1) in the case of any such request made or received after the date of the enactment of this Act, not later than 30 days after the date such request is made or received; and (2) in the case of any such request made or received during the period that begins on January 1, 2021, and ends on the date of the enactment of this Act, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). (2) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person violated subsection (a), the court shall impose against the person a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. (B) Rule of construction.--A civil penalty under this subsection may be in addition to any other criminal or civil statutory, common law, or administrative remedy available to the United States. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Member of congress.--The term ``Member of Congress'' includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. (2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. Clause 2 of rule XXVI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner shall also include in each annual financial disclosure report required under such title the disclosure of any request made by the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner or to any other individual.''.

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 ``Pardon Disclosure Act''. 2. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--If a Member of Congress makes a request for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member or to any other individual, the Member who made the request and any individual who receives the request from the Member shall each disclose the request to the supervising ethics committee in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). (b) Deadline for Disclosure.--A Member of Congress who makes a request described in subsection (a) or any individual who receives a request described in subsection (a) shall each disclose such request to the supervising ethics committee-- (1) in the case of any such request made or received after the date of the enactment of this Act, not later than 30 days after the date such request is made or received; and (2) in the case of any such request made or received during the period that begins on January 1, 2021, and ends on the date of the enactment of this Act, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). (2) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person violated subsection (a), the court shall impose against the person a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. SEC. 3. Clause 2 of rule XXVI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner shall also include in each annual financial disclosure report required under such title the disclosure of any request made by the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner or to any other individual.''.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pardon Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDON REQUESTS TO CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--If a Member of Congress makes a request for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member or to any other individual, the Member who made the request and any individual who receives the request from the Member shall each disclose the request to the supervising ethics committee in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). (b) Deadline for Disclosure.--A Member of Congress who makes a request described in subsection (a) or any individual who receives a request described in subsection (a) shall each disclose such request to the supervising ethics committee-- (1) in the case of any such request made or received after the date of the enactment of this Act, not later than 30 days after the date such request is made or received; and (2) in the case of any such request made or received during the period that begins on January 1, 2021, and ends on the date of the enactment of this Act, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). (2) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person violated subsection (a), the court shall impose against the person a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. (B) Rule of construction.--A civil penalty under this subsection may be in addition to any other criminal or civil statutory, common law, or administrative remedy available to the United States. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Member of congress.--The term ``Member of Congress'' includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. (2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENTIAL PARDON DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT. Clause 2 of rule XXVI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner shall also include in each annual financial disclosure report required under such title the disclosure of any request made by the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner or to any other individual.''. <all>

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Pardon Disclosure Act''. SEC. 2. DISCLOSURE OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDON REQUESTS TO CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEES. (a) Disclosure Requirement.--If a Member of Congress makes a request for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member or to any other individual, the Member who made the request and any individual who receives the request from the Member shall each disclose the request to the supervising ethics committee in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). (b) Deadline for Disclosure.--A Member of Congress who makes a request described in subsection (a) or any individual who receives a request described in subsection (a) shall each disclose such request to the supervising ethics committee-- (1) in the case of any such request made or received after the date of the enactment of this Act, not later than 30 days after the date such request is made or received; and (2) in the case of any such request made or received during the period that begins on January 1, 2021, and ends on the date of the enactment of this Act, not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). (2) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person violated subsection (a), the court shall impose against the person a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. (B) Rule of construction.--A civil penalty under this subsection may be in addition to any other criminal or civil statutory, common law, or administrative remedy available to the United States. (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Member of congress.--The term ``Member of Congress'' includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. (2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives. SEC. 3. RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRESIDENTIAL PARDON DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT. Clause 2 of rule XXVI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, except that Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner shall also include in each annual financial disclosure report required under such title the disclosure of any request made by the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner or to any other individual.''. <all>

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. a) Disclosure Requirement.--If a Member of Congress makes a request for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member or to any other individual, the Member who made the request and any individual who receives the request from the Member shall each disclose the request to the supervising ethics committee in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). ( 2) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person violated subsection (a), the court shall impose against the person a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. ( (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Member of congress.--The term ``Member of Congress'' includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. ( 2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). ( (B) Rule of construction.--A civil penalty under this subsection may be in addition to any other criminal or civil statutory, common law, or administrative remedy available to the United States. ( 2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). ( (B) Rule of construction.--A civil penalty under this subsection may be in addition to any other criminal or civil statutory, common law, or administrative remedy available to the United States. ( 2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. a) Disclosure Requirement.--If a Member of Congress makes a request for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member or to any other individual, the Member who made the request and any individual who receives the request from the Member shall each disclose the request to the supervising ethics committee in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). ( 2) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person violated subsection (a), the court shall impose against the person a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. ( (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Member of congress.--The term ``Member of Congress'' includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. ( 2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). ( (B) Rule of construction.--A civil penalty under this subsection may be in addition to any other criminal or civil statutory, common law, or administrative remedy available to the United States. ( 2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. a) Disclosure Requirement.--If a Member of Congress makes a request for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member or to any other individual, the Member who made the request and any individual who receives the request from the Member shall each disclose the request to the supervising ethics committee in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). ( 2) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person violated subsection (a), the court shall impose against the person a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. ( (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Member of congress.--The term ``Member of Congress'' includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. ( 2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). ( (B) Rule of construction.--A civil penalty under this subsection may be in addition to any other criminal or civil statutory, common law, or administrative remedy available to the United States. ( 2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. a) Disclosure Requirement.--If a Member of Congress makes a request for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member or to any other individual, the Member who made the request and any individual who receives the request from the Member shall each disclose the request to the supervising ethics committee in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). ( 2) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person violated subsection (a), the court shall impose against the person a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. ( (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Member of congress.--The term ``Member of Congress'' includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. ( 2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). ( (B) Rule of construction.--A civil penalty under this subsection may be in addition to any other criminal or civil statutory, common law, or administrative remedy available to the United States. ( 2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. a) Disclosure Requirement.--If a Member of Congress makes a request for a presidential pardon to be granted to the Member or to any other individual, the Member who made the request and any individual who receives the request from the Member shall each disclose the request to the supervising ethics committee in accordance with the requirements under subsection (b). c) Civil Enforcement.-- (1) In general.--The Attorney General may bring a civil action in an appropriate district court of the United States against any person who violates, or whom the Attorney General has reason to believe is engaging in conduct that violates, subsection (a). ( 2) Civil penalty.-- (A) In general.--If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person violated subsection (a), the court shall impose against the person a civil penalty of not more than $100,000. ( (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) Member of congress.--The term ``Member of Congress'' includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress. ( 2) Supervising ethics committee.--The term ``supervising ethics committee'' means-- (A) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the Senate, the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and (B) in the case of any request described in subsection (a) with respect to a Member of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives.

H.R.5753

Health

Helping Account for Rural Medical Outpatient Needs in Oklahoma Act or the HARMON Oklahoma Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue to allow Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis, Oklahoma, to retain its designation as a critical access hospital and to seek designation as a rural emergency hospital under Medicare after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as specified in a prior letter sent to the hospital. The bill also requires the CMS to issue final regulations implementing the newly created Medicare rural emergency hospital program by November 1, 2022.

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Account for Rural Medical Outpatient Needs in Oklahoma Act'' or the ``HARMON Oklahoma Act''. SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION OF A CERTAIN HOSPITAL TO A MEDICARE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. (a) Special Rule.--In the case of a critical access hospital (as defined in section 1861(mm) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(mm)) with a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification number of 371338, the following shall apply: (1) Pursuant to the June 11, 2021, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services letter sent to the critical access hospital-- (A) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall suspend the running of the twenty-four month extension mentioned in the October 15, 2019, letter to the hospital during the COVID-19 public health emergency; and (B) the hospital shall have 19.7 months after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency to notify the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the hospital's intent to either convert to an acute care hospital, transition to a rural emergency hospital under section 1861(kkk) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)) (if the hospital qualifies as such), or terminate as a critical access hospital. (2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). (3) If, prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the critical access hospital notifies the Secretary of the hospital's intention to transition to a rural emergency hospital, the Secretary-- (A) shall give priority to the processing of the request for such transition; and (B) shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital prior to the later of-- (i) the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B); or (ii) the date the Secretary makes a final determination with respect to such request. (b) Timeline for Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) not later than July 1, 2022, promulgate a proposed rule to carry out the provisions of, and amendments made by, section 125 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116- 260); and (B) not later than November 1, 2022, promulgate a final rule to carry out such provisions and amendments. (2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)). <all>

HARMON Oklahoma Act

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes.

HARMON Oklahoma Act Helping Account for Rural Medical Outpatient Needs in Oklahoma Act

Rep. Lucas, Frank D.

R

OK

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue to allow Harmon Memorial Hospital in Hollis, Oklahoma, to retain its designation as a critical access hospital and to seek designation as a rural emergency hospital under Medicare after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as specified in a prior letter sent to the hospital. The bill also requires the CMS to issue final regulations implementing the newly created Medicare rural emergency hospital program by November 1, 2022.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Account for Rural Medical Outpatient Needs in Oklahoma Act'' or the ``HARMON Oklahoma Act''. SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION OF A CERTAIN HOSPITAL TO A MEDICARE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. (a) Special Rule.--In the case of a critical access hospital (as defined in section 1861(mm) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(mm)) with a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification number of 371338, the following shall apply: (1) Pursuant to the June 11, 2021, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services letter sent to the critical access hospital-- (A) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall suspend the running of the twenty-four month extension mentioned in the October 15, 2019, letter to the hospital during the COVID-19 public health emergency; and (B) the hospital shall have 19.7 months after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency to notify the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the hospital's intent to either convert to an acute care hospital, transition to a rural emergency hospital under section 1861(kkk) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)) (if the hospital qualifies as such), or terminate as a critical access hospital. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). (3) If, prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the critical access hospital notifies the Secretary of the hospital's intention to transition to a rural emergency hospital, the Secretary-- (A) shall give priority to the processing of the request for such transition; and (B) shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital prior to the later of-- (i) the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B); or (ii) the date the Secretary makes a final determination with respect to such request. (b) Timeline for Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) not later than July 1, 2022, promulgate a proposed rule to carry out the provisions of, and amendments made by, section 125 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116- 260); and (B) not later than November 1, 2022, promulgate a final rule to carry out such provisions and amendments. (2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION OF A CERTAIN HOSPITAL TO A MEDICARE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. (a) Special Rule.--In the case of a critical access hospital (as defined in section 1861(mm) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(mm)) with a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification number of 371338, the following shall apply: (1) Pursuant to the June 11, 2021, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services letter sent to the critical access hospital-- (A) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall suspend the running of the twenty-four month extension mentioned in the October 15, 2019, letter to the hospital during the COVID-19 public health emergency; and (B) the hospital shall have 19.7 months after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency to notify the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the hospital's intent to either convert to an acute care hospital, transition to a rural emergency hospital under section 1861(kkk) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). (3) If, prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the critical access hospital notifies the Secretary of the hospital's intention to transition to a rural emergency hospital, the Secretary-- (A) shall give priority to the processing of the request for such transition; and (B) shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital prior to the later of-- (i) the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B); or (ii) the date the Secretary makes a final determination with respect to such request. (b) Timeline for Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) not later than July 1, 2022, promulgate a proposed rule to carry out the provisions of, and amendments made by, section 125 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116- 260); and (B) not later than November 1, 2022, promulgate a final rule to carry out such provisions and amendments. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Account for Rural Medical Outpatient Needs in Oklahoma Act'' or the ``HARMON Oklahoma Act''. SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION OF A CERTAIN HOSPITAL TO A MEDICARE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. (a) Special Rule.--In the case of a critical access hospital (as defined in section 1861(mm) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(mm)) with a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification number of 371338, the following shall apply: (1) Pursuant to the June 11, 2021, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services letter sent to the critical access hospital-- (A) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall suspend the running of the twenty-four month extension mentioned in the October 15, 2019, letter to the hospital during the COVID-19 public health emergency; and (B) the hospital shall have 19.7 months after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency to notify the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the hospital's intent to either convert to an acute care hospital, transition to a rural emergency hospital under section 1861(kkk) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)) (if the hospital qualifies as such), or terminate as a critical access hospital. (2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). (3) If, prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the critical access hospital notifies the Secretary of the hospital's intention to transition to a rural emergency hospital, the Secretary-- (A) shall give priority to the processing of the request for such transition; and (B) shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital prior to the later of-- (i) the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B); or (ii) the date the Secretary makes a final determination with respect to such request. (b) Timeline for Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) not later than July 1, 2022, promulgate a proposed rule to carry out the provisions of, and amendments made by, section 125 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116- 260); and (B) not later than November 1, 2022, promulgate a final rule to carry out such provisions and amendments. (2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)). <all>

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Helping Account for Rural Medical Outpatient Needs in Oklahoma Act'' or the ``HARMON Oklahoma Act''. SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION OF A CERTAIN HOSPITAL TO A MEDICARE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. (a) Special Rule.--In the case of a critical access hospital (as defined in section 1861(mm) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(mm)) with a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services certification number of 371338, the following shall apply: (1) Pursuant to the June 11, 2021, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services letter sent to the critical access hospital-- (A) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') shall suspend the running of the twenty-four month extension mentioned in the October 15, 2019, letter to the hospital during the COVID-19 public health emergency; and (B) the hospital shall have 19.7 months after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency to notify the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the hospital's intent to either convert to an acute care hospital, transition to a rural emergency hospital under section 1861(kkk) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)) (if the hospital qualifies as such), or terminate as a critical access hospital. (2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). (3) If, prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the critical access hospital notifies the Secretary of the hospital's intention to transition to a rural emergency hospital, the Secretary-- (A) shall give priority to the processing of the request for such transition; and (B) shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital prior to the later of-- (i) the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B); or (ii) the date the Secretary makes a final determination with respect to such request. (b) Timeline for Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) not later than July 1, 2022, promulgate a proposed rule to carry out the provisions of, and amendments made by, section 125 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116- 260); and (B) not later than November 1, 2022, promulgate a final rule to carry out such provisions and amendments. (2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)). <all>

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION OF A CERTAIN HOSPITAL TO A MEDICARE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. ( 1395x(kkk)) (if the hospital qualifies as such), or terminate as a critical access hospital. ( 2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). ( (b) Timeline for Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) not later than July 1, 2022, promulgate a proposed rule to carry out the provisions of, and amendments made by, section 125 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116- 260); and (B) not later than November 1, 2022, promulgate a final rule to carry out such provisions and amendments. ( 2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. 2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). (3) If, prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the critical access hospital notifies the Secretary of the hospital's intention to transition to a rural emergency hospital, the Secretary-- (A) shall give priority to the processing of the request for such transition; and (B) shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital prior to the later of-- (i) the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B); or (ii) the date the Secretary makes a final determination with respect to such request. ( 2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. 2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). (3) If, prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the critical access hospital notifies the Secretary of the hospital's intention to transition to a rural emergency hospital, the Secretary-- (A) shall give priority to the processing of the request for such transition; and (B) shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital prior to the later of-- (i) the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B); or (ii) the date the Secretary makes a final determination with respect to such request. ( 2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION OF A CERTAIN HOSPITAL TO A MEDICARE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. ( 1395x(kkk)) (if the hospital qualifies as such), or terminate as a critical access hospital. ( 2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). ( (b) Timeline for Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) not later than July 1, 2022, promulgate a proposed rule to carry out the provisions of, and amendments made by, section 125 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116- 260); and (B) not later than November 1, 2022, promulgate a final rule to carry out such provisions and amendments. ( 2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. 2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). (3) If, prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the critical access hospital notifies the Secretary of the hospital's intention to transition to a rural emergency hospital, the Secretary-- (A) shall give priority to the processing of the request for such transition; and (B) shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital prior to the later of-- (i) the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B); or (ii) the date the Secretary makes a final determination with respect to such request. ( 2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION OF A CERTAIN HOSPITAL TO A MEDICARE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. ( 1395x(kkk)) (if the hospital qualifies as such), or terminate as a critical access hospital. ( 2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). ( (b) Timeline for Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) not later than July 1, 2022, promulgate a proposed rule to carry out the provisions of, and amendments made by, section 125 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116- 260); and (B) not later than November 1, 2022, promulgate a final rule to carry out such provisions and amendments. ( 2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. 2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). (3) If, prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the critical access hospital notifies the Secretary of the hospital's intention to transition to a rural emergency hospital, the Secretary-- (A) shall give priority to the processing of the request for such transition; and (B) shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital prior to the later of-- (i) the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B); or (ii) the date the Secretary makes a final determination with respect to such request. ( 2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION OF A CERTAIN HOSPITAL TO A MEDICARE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. ( 1395x(kkk)) (if the hospital qualifies as such), or terminate as a critical access hospital. ( 2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). ( (b) Timeline for Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) not later than July 1, 2022, promulgate a proposed rule to carry out the provisions of, and amendments made by, section 125 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116- 260); and (B) not later than November 1, 2022, promulgate a final rule to carry out such provisions and amendments. ( 2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. 2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). (3) If, prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the critical access hospital notifies the Secretary of the hospital's intention to transition to a rural emergency hospital, the Secretary-- (A) shall give priority to the processing of the request for such transition; and (B) shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital prior to the later of-- (i) the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B); or (ii) the date the Secretary makes a final determination with respect to such request. ( 2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

To assist in the transition of a certain hospital to a Medicare rural emergency hospital, and for other purposes. ASSISTANCE IN THE TRANSITION OF A CERTAIN HOSPITAL TO A MEDICARE RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. ( 1395x(kkk)) (if the hospital qualifies as such), or terminate as a critical access hospital. ( 2) Prior to the end of the 19.7 months described in paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall not take an adverse redesignation action with respect to the critical access hospital status of the hospital as long as the hospital continues to meet all of the requirements for designation as a critical access hospital other than the distance requirement under section 1820(c)(2)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i- 4(c)(2)(B)(i)). ( (b) Timeline for Regulations.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall-- (A) not later than July 1, 2022, promulgate a proposed rule to carry out the provisions of, and amendments made by, section 125 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116- 260); and (B) not later than November 1, 2022, promulgate a final rule to carry out such provisions and amendments. ( 2) Additional information.--The Secretary shall ensure that the proposed and final rules required under paragraph (1) contain a description of the additional information that will be required under section 1861(kkk)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(kkk)(4)).

H.R.4636

Health

Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act of 2021 This bill provides a 60-day time frame within which parents with separate health insurance plans may choose which plan provides primary coverage for their newborn child. The bill limits the application of certain standard health insurance provisions that determine which plan becomes the primary coverage of a dependent child based on the order of the parents' birthdays.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALLOWING PARENTAL CHOICE IN THE SELECTION OF PRIMARY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR PRIMARY COVERAGE UNDER A GROUP HEALTH PLAN FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENT CHILDREN. (a) Public Health Service Act.--Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-111 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 2799A-11. PARENTAL CHOICE OF PRIMARY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR PRIMARY COVERAGE UNDER A GROUP HEALTH PLAN FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENT CHILDREN. ``(a) In General.--In the case of a dependent child of two individuals where both such individuals, at the time of birth of such child, are covered under separate policies of health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer or separate group health plans, if both such policies of health insurance coverage or plans (as applicable) would provide coverage of such child, such health insurance coverage or plan (as applicable) shall provide primary coverage of such child if both such individuals submit to the issuer of such coverage or to such plan (as applicable), within 60 days of the birth of such child and in a manner specified by the Secretary, a notification electing primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or plan. Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.-- (1) In general.--Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 726. PARENTAL CHOICE OF PRIMARY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR PRIMARY COVERAGE UNDER A GROUP HEALTH PLAN FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENT CHILDREN. ``(a) In General.--In the case of a dependent child of two individuals where both such individuals, at the time of birth of such child, are covered under separate policies of health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer or separate group health plans, if both such policies of health insurance coverage or plans (as applicable) would provide coverage of such child, such group health insurance coverage or plan (as applicable) shall provide primary coverage of such child if both such individuals submit to the issuer of such coverage or to such plan (as applicable), within 60 days of the birth of such child and in a manner specified by the Secretary, a notification electing primary coverage of such child under such group health insurance coverage or plan. Such primary coverage of such child under such group health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such group health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such group health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of contents in section 1 of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 725 the following new item: ``Sec. 726. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. (c) Internal Revenue Code of 1986.-- (1) In general.--Subchapter B of chapter 100 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 9826. PARENTAL CHOICE OF PRIMARY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR PRIMARY COVERAGE UNDER A GROUP HEALTH PLAN FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENT CHILDREN. ``(a) In General.--In the case of a dependent child of two individuals where both such individuals, at the time of birth of such child, are covered under separate policies of health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer or separate group health plans, if both such policies of health insurance coverage or plans (as applicable) would provide coverage of such child, such group health plan shall provide primary coverage of such child if both such individuals submit to such plan, within 60 days of the birth of such child and in a manner specified by the Secretary, a notification electing primary coverage of such child under such plan. Such primary coverage of such child under such group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to such plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such plan of such individual who is enrolled under such plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 9826. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to children born on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

Empowering Parents’ Healthcare Choices Act of 2021

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.

Empowering Parents’ Healthcare Choices Act of 2021

Rep. Davids, Sharice

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This bill provides a 60-day time frame within which parents with separate health insurance plans may choose which plan provides primary coverage for their newborn child. The bill limits the application of certain standard health insurance provisions that determine which plan becomes the primary coverage of a dependent child based on the order of the parents' birthdays.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act of 2021''. SEC. ALLOWING PARENTAL CHOICE IN THE SELECTION OF PRIMARY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR PRIMARY COVERAGE UNDER A GROUP HEALTH PLAN FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENT CHILDREN. (a) Public Health Service Act.--Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-111 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 2799A-11. ``(a) In General.--In the case of a dependent child of two individuals where both such individuals, at the time of birth of such child, are covered under separate policies of health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer or separate group health plans, if both such policies of health insurance coverage or plans (as applicable) would provide coverage of such child, such health insurance coverage or plan (as applicable) shall provide primary coverage of such child if both such individuals submit to the issuer of such coverage or to such plan (as applicable), within 60 days of the birth of such child and in a manner specified by the Secretary, a notification electing primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.-- (1) In general.--Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of contents in section 1 of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 725 the following new item: ``Sec. 726. (c) Internal Revenue Code of 1986.-- (1) In general.--Subchapter B of chapter 100 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. Such primary coverage of such child under such group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to such plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. 9826. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to children born on or after January 1, 2022.

SEC. (a) Public Health Service Act.--Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-111 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 2799A-11. ``(a) In General.--In the case of a dependent child of two individuals where both such individuals, at the time of birth of such child, are covered under separate policies of health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer or separate group health plans, if both such policies of health insurance coverage or plans (as applicable) would provide coverage of such child, such health insurance coverage or plan (as applicable) shall provide primary coverage of such child if both such individuals submit to the issuer of such coverage or to such plan (as applicable), within 60 days of the birth of such child and in a manner specified by the Secretary, a notification electing primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.-- (1) In general.--Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of contents in section 1 of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 725 the following new item: ``Sec. 726. (c) Internal Revenue Code of 1986.-- (1) In general.--Subchapter B of chapter 100 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. 9826. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act of 2021''. SEC. ALLOWING PARENTAL CHOICE IN THE SELECTION OF PRIMARY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR PRIMARY COVERAGE UNDER A GROUP HEALTH PLAN FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENT CHILDREN. (a) Public Health Service Act.--Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-111 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 2799A-11. ``(a) In General.--In the case of a dependent child of two individuals where both such individuals, at the time of birth of such child, are covered under separate policies of health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer or separate group health plans, if both such policies of health insurance coverage or plans (as applicable) would provide coverage of such child, such health insurance coverage or plan (as applicable) shall provide primary coverage of such child if both such individuals submit to the issuer of such coverage or to such plan (as applicable), within 60 days of the birth of such child and in a manner specified by the Secretary, a notification electing primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or plan. Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.-- (1) In general.--Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of contents in section 1 of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 725 the following new item: ``Sec. 726. (c) Internal Revenue Code of 1986.-- (1) In general.--Subchapter B of chapter 100 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--In the case of a dependent child of two individuals where both such individuals, at the time of birth of such child, are covered under separate policies of health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer or separate group health plans, if both such policies of health insurance coverage or plans (as applicable) would provide coverage of such child, such group health plan shall provide primary coverage of such child if both such individuals submit to such plan, within 60 days of the birth of such child and in a manner specified by the Secretary, a notification electing primary coverage of such child under such plan. Such primary coverage of such child under such group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to such plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such plan of such individual who is enrolled under such plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 9826. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to children born on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Empowering Parents' Healthcare Choices Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ALLOWING PARENTAL CHOICE IN THE SELECTION OF PRIMARY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR PRIMARY COVERAGE UNDER A GROUP HEALTH PLAN FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENT CHILDREN. (a) Public Health Service Act.--Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-111 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. 2799A-11. ``(a) In General.--In the case of a dependent child of two individuals where both such individuals, at the time of birth of such child, are covered under separate policies of health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer or separate group health plans, if both such policies of health insurance coverage or plans (as applicable) would provide coverage of such child, such health insurance coverage or plan (as applicable) shall provide primary coverage of such child if both such individuals submit to the issuer of such coverage or to such plan (as applicable), within 60 days of the birth of such child and in a manner specified by the Secretary, a notification electing primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or plan. Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. (b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.-- (1) In general.--Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. ``(a) In General.--In the case of a dependent child of two individuals where both such individuals, at the time of birth of such child, are covered under separate policies of health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer or separate group health plans, if both such policies of health insurance coverage or plans (as applicable) would provide coverage of such child, such group health insurance coverage or plan (as applicable) shall provide primary coverage of such child if both such individuals submit to the issuer of such coverage or to such plan (as applicable), within 60 days of the birth of such child and in a manner specified by the Secretary, a notification electing primary coverage of such child under such group health insurance coverage or plan. Such primary coverage of such child under such group health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such group health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such group health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of contents in section 1 of such Act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 725 the following new item: ``Sec. 726. (c) Internal Revenue Code of 1986.-- (1) In general.--Subchapter B of chapter 100 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. PARENTAL CHOICE OF PRIMARY HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE OR PRIMARY COVERAGE UNDER A GROUP HEALTH PLAN FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENT CHILDREN. ``(a) In General.--In the case of a dependent child of two individuals where both such individuals, at the time of birth of such child, are covered under separate policies of health insurance coverage offered by a health insurance issuer or separate group health plans, if both such policies of health insurance coverage or plans (as applicable) would provide coverage of such child, such group health plan shall provide primary coverage of such child if both such individuals submit to such plan, within 60 days of the birth of such child and in a manner specified by the Secretary, a notification electing primary coverage of such child under such plan. Such primary coverage of such child under such group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to such plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such plan of such individual who is enrolled under such plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. 9826. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to children born on or after January 1, 2022. <all>

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. a) Public Health Service Act.--Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-111 et seq.) Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.-- (1) In general.--Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. Such primary coverage of such child under such group health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such group health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( Such primary coverage of such child under such group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to such plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to children born on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. (

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. (

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. a) Public Health Service Act.--Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-111 et seq.) Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.-- (1) In general.--Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. Such primary coverage of such child under such group health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such group health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( Such primary coverage of such child under such group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to such plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to children born on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. (

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. a) Public Health Service Act.--Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-111 et seq.) Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.-- (1) In general.--Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. Such primary coverage of such child under such group health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such group health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( Such primary coverage of such child under such group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to such plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to children born on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. (

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. a) Public Health Service Act.--Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300gg-111 et seq.) Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( b) Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.-- (1) In general.--Subpart B of part 7 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``SEC. Such primary coverage of such child under such group health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such group health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( Such primary coverage of such child under such group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to such plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. ( d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to children born on or after January 1, 2022.

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. Such primary coverage of such child under such health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(2) The loss of coverage under such health insurance coverage or plan of such individual who is enrolled under such health insurance coverage or plan. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (2) Technical amendment.--The table of sections for such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``Sec. Parental choice of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children.''. (

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow parental choice in the selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under a group health plan for certain dependent children. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. ( Such primary coverage of such child under such group health insurance coverage or group health plan shall continue until the earlier of the following: ``(1) A submission of a notification, in a manner specified by the Secretary, by both such individuals to the issuer of such group health insurance coverage or plan electing to discontinue such primary coverage for such child. ``(b) Election of Primary Coverage With Respect to Single Coverage or Plan.--The provisions of subsection (a) shall not apply if both individuals described in such paragraph submit notifications for a child with respect to multiple policies of health insurance coverage or group health plans.''. (

S.2504

Health

Exercise and Fitness for All Act of 2021 This bill requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to develop guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. The Access Board must subsequently promulgate regulations, consistent with the guidelines, requiring that exercise or fitness classes and instruction provided by fitness providers are accessible to people with disabilities. The regulations also must require that each provider make at least one employee available to assist people with disabilities with using the accessible exercise or fitness equipment.

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Exercise and Fitness for All Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Individuals with disabilities can maintain and improve their health through appropriate physical activity. (2) In the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (referred to in this section as the ``Guidelines''), the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals with disabilities, who are able, participate in regular aerobic activity. (3) The Guidelines also recommend that adults with disabilities, who are able, do muscle strengthening activities of moderate or high intensity on 2 or more days a week, as these activities provide additional health benefits. (4) The Guidelines recommend that when adults with disabilities are not able to meet the Guidelines, they should engage in regular physical activity according to their abilities and avoid inactivity. (5) Physical inactivity by adults with disabilities can lead to increased risk for functional limitations and secondary health conditions. (6) Many individuals with disabilities are unable to engage in the exercises or fitness activities recommended in the Guidelines due to the failure of exercise or fitness service providers to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment. (7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is-- (1) to carry out the ADA's objectives of providing ``a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination'' and ``clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination''; and (2) specifically, to carry out those objectives by issuing guidelines and regulations for exercise or fitness service providers specifying the accessible exercise or fitness equipment, and the accessible exercise or fitness classes and instruction, necessary to ensure that individuals with disabilities can-- (A) obtain the benefits of physical activity; and (B) fully participate in the services offered by exercise or fitness service providers. SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). (2) Accessible exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``accessible exercise or fitness equipment''-- (A) means exercise or fitness equipment that is accessible to, and can be independently used and operated by, individuals with disabilities; and (B) includes equipment that complies with-- (i) the American Society for Testing and Materials (referred to in this section as ``ASTM'') Standard Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments, ASTM F3021-17 (or any corresponding similar ASTM standard); and (ii) other ASTM standards with specifications for inclusive use of specific exercise or fitness equipment, such as bicycles or strength equipment. (3) Exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``exercise or fitness equipment'' means devices such as motorized treadmills, stair climbers or step machines, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, weight machines, circuit training equipment, cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, or other similar equipment. (4) Exercise or fitness service provider.--The term ``exercise or fitness service provider''-- (A) means an entity that-- (i) provides exercise or fitness equipment, or exercise or fitness classes or instruction, for the use of patrons; and (ii) is considered a public accommodation under section 301 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12181) or is considered a public entity under section 201 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12131); and (B) includes a stand-alone exercise or fitness center and an exercise or fitness center within an entity such as a hotel, retirement community, gymnasium, elementary or secondary school, or institution of higher education. (5) Individual with a disability.--The term ``individual with a disability'' means any person with a disability as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). SEC. 4. EXERCISE AND FITNESS ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS. (a) Establishment of Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Access Board shall develop and publish guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. (b) Contents of Guidelines.--The guidelines described in subsection (a) shall ensure that the appropriate number of items and types of accessible exercise or fitness equipment are provided by an exercise or fitness service provider. (c) Review and Amendment.--The Access Board shall periodically review and, as appropriate, amend the guidelines, and shall issue the resulting guidelines as revised guidelines. (d) Regulations.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the Access Board issues guidelines under this section, the Department of Justice shall issue regulations regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment and accessibility of exercise or fitness classes and instruction. (2) Equipment.--With respect to the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, the regulations shall be consistent with the Access Board guidelines. (3) Exercise or fitness classes and instruction.--The regulations shall-- (A) ensure that exercise or fitness classes and instruction offered by the service provider are accessible to individuals with disabilities; and (B) ensure that the service provider makes available at least one employee who is able to assist individuals with disabilities in their use of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. (4) Considerations.--In issuing the regulations, the Department of Justice shall take into consideration each of the following: (A) Whether the exercise or fitness service provider is providing equipment, classes, or instruction at a new or existing facility. (B) The size of the exercise or fitness facility. (C) The availability of closed captioning of video programming displayed on equipment or a television provided by the exercise or fitness service provider. <all>

Exercise and Fitness for All Act of 2021

A bill to promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Exercise and Fitness for All Act of 2021

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

D

IL

This bill requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to develop guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. The Access Board must subsequently promulgate regulations, consistent with the guidelines, requiring that exercise or fitness classes and instruction provided by fitness providers are accessible to people with disabilities. The regulations also must require that each provider make at least one employee available to assist people with disabilities with using the accessible exercise or fitness equipment.

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 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 AND PURPOSE. (2) In the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (referred to in this section as the ``Guidelines''), the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals with disabilities, who are able, participate in regular aerobic activity. (5) Physical inactivity by adults with disabilities can lead to increased risk for functional limitations and secondary health conditions. (7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). (2) Accessible exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``accessible exercise or fitness equipment''-- (A) means exercise or fitness equipment that is accessible to, and can be independently used and operated by, individuals with disabilities; and (B) includes equipment that complies with-- (i) the American Society for Testing and Materials (referred to in this section as ``ASTM'') Standard Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments, ASTM F3021-17 (or any corresponding similar ASTM standard); and (ii) other ASTM standards with specifications for inclusive use of specific exercise or fitness equipment, such as bicycles or strength equipment. (3) Exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``exercise or fitness equipment'' means devices such as motorized treadmills, stair climbers or step machines, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, weight machines, circuit training equipment, cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, or other similar equipment. 12181) or is considered a public entity under section 201 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12131); and (B) includes a stand-alone exercise or fitness center and an exercise or fitness center within an entity such as a hotel, retirement community, gymnasium, elementary or secondary school, or institution of higher education. 12102). SEC. 4. EXERCISE AND FITNESS ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS. (b) Contents of Guidelines.--The guidelines described in subsection (a) shall ensure that the appropriate number of items and types of accessible exercise or fitness equipment are provided by an exercise or fitness service provider. (c) Review and Amendment.--The Access Board shall periodically review and, as appropriate, amend the guidelines, and shall issue the resulting guidelines as revised guidelines. (4) Considerations.--In issuing the regulations, the Department of Justice shall take into consideration each of the following: (A) Whether the exercise or fitness service provider is providing equipment, classes, or instruction at a new or existing facility.

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 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 AND PURPOSE. (2) In the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (referred to in this section as the ``Guidelines''), the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals with disabilities, who are able, participate in regular aerobic activity. (5) Physical inactivity by adults with disabilities can lead to increased risk for functional limitations and secondary health conditions. (7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). (2) Accessible exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``accessible exercise or fitness equipment''-- (A) means exercise or fitness equipment that is accessible to, and can be independently used and operated by, individuals with disabilities; and (B) includes equipment that complies with-- (i) the American Society for Testing and Materials (referred to in this section as ``ASTM'') Standard Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments, ASTM F3021-17 (or any corresponding similar ASTM standard); and (ii) other ASTM standards with specifications for inclusive use of specific exercise or fitness equipment, such as bicycles or strength equipment. 12181) or is considered a public entity under section 201 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12102). SEC. 4. EXERCISE AND FITNESS ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS. (b) Contents of Guidelines.--The guidelines described in subsection (a) shall ensure that the appropriate number of items and types of accessible exercise or fitness equipment are provided by an exercise or fitness service provider.

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Exercise and Fitness for All Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Individuals with disabilities can maintain and improve their health through appropriate physical activity. (2) In the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (referred to in this section as the ``Guidelines''), the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals with disabilities, who are able, participate in regular aerobic activity. (3) The Guidelines also recommend that adults with disabilities, who are able, do muscle strengthening activities of moderate or high intensity on 2 or more days a week, as these activities provide additional health benefits. (4) The Guidelines recommend that when adults with disabilities are not able to meet the Guidelines, they should engage in regular physical activity according to their abilities and avoid inactivity. (5) Physical inactivity by adults with disabilities can lead to increased risk for functional limitations and secondary health conditions. (7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is-- (1) to carry out the ADA's objectives of providing ``a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination'' and ``clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination''; and (2) specifically, to carry out those objectives by issuing guidelines and regulations for exercise or fitness service providers specifying the accessible exercise or fitness equipment, and the accessible exercise or fitness classes and instruction, necessary to ensure that individuals with disabilities can-- (A) obtain the benefits of physical activity; and (B) fully participate in the services offered by exercise or fitness service providers. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). (2) Accessible exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``accessible exercise or fitness equipment''-- (A) means exercise or fitness equipment that is accessible to, and can be independently used and operated by, individuals with disabilities; and (B) includes equipment that complies with-- (i) the American Society for Testing and Materials (referred to in this section as ``ASTM'') Standard Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments, ASTM F3021-17 (or any corresponding similar ASTM standard); and (ii) other ASTM standards with specifications for inclusive use of specific exercise or fitness equipment, such as bicycles or strength equipment. (3) Exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``exercise or fitness equipment'' means devices such as motorized treadmills, stair climbers or step machines, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, weight machines, circuit training equipment, cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, or other similar equipment. 12181) or is considered a public entity under section 201 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12131); and (B) includes a stand-alone exercise or fitness center and an exercise or fitness center within an entity such as a hotel, retirement community, gymnasium, elementary or secondary school, or institution of higher education. 12102). SEC. 4. EXERCISE AND FITNESS ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS. (a) Establishment of Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Access Board shall develop and publish guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. (b) Contents of Guidelines.--The guidelines described in subsection (a) shall ensure that the appropriate number of items and types of accessible exercise or fitness equipment are provided by an exercise or fitness service provider. (c) Review and Amendment.--The Access Board shall periodically review and, as appropriate, amend the guidelines, and shall issue the resulting guidelines as revised guidelines. (4) Considerations.--In issuing the regulations, the Department of Justice shall take into consideration each of the following: (A) Whether the exercise or fitness service provider is providing equipment, classes, or instruction at a new or existing facility. (C) The availability of closed captioning of video programming displayed on equipment or a television provided by the exercise or fitness service provider.

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Exercise and Fitness for All Act of 2021''. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) Individuals with disabilities can maintain and improve their health through appropriate physical activity. (2) In the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (referred to in this section as the ``Guidelines''), the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals with disabilities, who are able, participate in regular aerobic activity. (3) The Guidelines also recommend that adults with disabilities, who are able, do muscle strengthening activities of moderate or high intensity on 2 or more days a week, as these activities provide additional health benefits. (4) The Guidelines recommend that when adults with disabilities are not able to meet the Guidelines, they should engage in regular physical activity according to their abilities and avoid inactivity. (5) Physical inactivity by adults with disabilities can lead to increased risk for functional limitations and secondary health conditions. (6) Many individuals with disabilities are unable to engage in the exercises or fitness activities recommended in the Guidelines due to the failure of exercise or fitness service providers to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment. (7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this Act is-- (1) to carry out the ADA's objectives of providing ``a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination'' and ``clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination''; and (2) specifically, to carry out those objectives by issuing guidelines and regulations for exercise or fitness service providers specifying the accessible exercise or fitness equipment, and the accessible exercise or fitness classes and instruction, necessary to ensure that individuals with disabilities can-- (A) obtain the benefits of physical activity; and (B) fully participate in the services offered by exercise or fitness service providers. 3. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). (2) Accessible exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``accessible exercise or fitness equipment''-- (A) means exercise or fitness equipment that is accessible to, and can be independently used and operated by, individuals with disabilities; and (B) includes equipment that complies with-- (i) the American Society for Testing and Materials (referred to in this section as ``ASTM'') Standard Specification for Universal Design of Fitness Equipment for Inclusive Use by Persons with Functional Limitations and Impairments, ASTM F3021-17 (or any corresponding similar ASTM standard); and (ii) other ASTM standards with specifications for inclusive use of specific exercise or fitness equipment, such as bicycles or strength equipment. (3) Exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``exercise or fitness equipment'' means devices such as motorized treadmills, stair climbers or step machines, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, weight machines, circuit training equipment, cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, or other similar equipment. (4) Exercise or fitness service provider.--The term ``exercise or fitness service provider''-- (A) means an entity that-- (i) provides exercise or fitness equipment, or exercise or fitness classes or instruction, for the use of patrons; and (ii) is considered a public accommodation under section 301 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12181) or is considered a public entity under section 201 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12131); and (B) includes a stand-alone exercise or fitness center and an exercise or fitness center within an entity such as a hotel, retirement community, gymnasium, elementary or secondary school, or institution of higher education. (5) Individual with a disability.--The term ``individual with a disability'' means any person with a disability as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). SEC. 4. EXERCISE AND FITNESS ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS. (a) Establishment of Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Access Board shall develop and publish guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. (b) Contents of Guidelines.--The guidelines described in subsection (a) shall ensure that the appropriate number of items and types of accessible exercise or fitness equipment are provided by an exercise or fitness service provider. (c) Review and Amendment.--The Access Board shall periodically review and, as appropriate, amend the guidelines, and shall issue the resulting guidelines as revised guidelines. (2) Equipment.--With respect to the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, the regulations shall be consistent with the Access Board guidelines. (3) Exercise or fitness classes and instruction.--The regulations shall-- (A) ensure that exercise or fitness classes and instruction offered by the service provider are accessible to individuals with disabilities; and (B) ensure that the service provider makes available at least one employee who is able to assist individuals with disabilities in their use of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. (4) Considerations.--In issuing the regulations, the Department of Justice shall take into consideration each of the following: (A) Whether the exercise or fitness service provider is providing equipment, classes, or instruction at a new or existing facility. (B) The size of the exercise or fitness facility. (C) The availability of closed captioning of video programming displayed on equipment or a television provided by the exercise or fitness service provider.

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 2) In the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (referred to in this section as the ``Guidelines''), the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals with disabilities, who are able, participate in regular aerobic activity. ( (7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). ( In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). 3) Exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``exercise or fitness equipment'' means devices such as motorized treadmills, stair climbers or step machines, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, weight machines, circuit training equipment, cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, or other similar equipment. ( 4) Exercise or fitness service provider.--The term ``exercise or fitness service provider''-- (A) means an entity that-- (i) provides exercise or fitness equipment, or exercise or fitness classes or instruction, for the use of patrons; and (ii) is considered a public accommodation under section 301 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12181) or is considered a public entity under section 201 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12131); and (B) includes a stand-alone exercise or fitness center and an exercise or fitness center within an entity such as a hotel, retirement community, gymnasium, elementary or secondary school, or institution of higher education. ( a) Establishment of Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Access Board shall develop and publish guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. ( (3) Exercise or fitness classes and instruction.--The regulations shall-- (A) ensure that exercise or fitness classes and instruction offered by the service provider are accessible to individuals with disabilities; and (B) ensure that the service provider makes available at least one employee who is able to assist individuals with disabilities in their use of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. ( C) The availability of closed captioning of video programming displayed on equipment or a television provided by the exercise or fitness service provider.

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. ( 7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). ( In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). ( 5) Individual with a disability.--The term ``individual with a disability'' means any person with a disability as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). (b) Contents of Guidelines.--The guidelines described in subsection (a) shall ensure that the appropriate number of items and types of accessible exercise or fitness equipment are provided by an exercise or fitness service provider. ( 4) Considerations.--In issuing the regulations, the Department of Justice shall take into consideration each of the following: (A) Whether the exercise or fitness service provider is providing equipment, classes, or instruction at a new or existing facility. (

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. ( 7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). ( In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). ( 5) Individual with a disability.--The term ``individual with a disability'' means any person with a disability as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). (b) Contents of Guidelines.--The guidelines described in subsection (a) shall ensure that the appropriate number of items and types of accessible exercise or fitness equipment are provided by an exercise or fitness service provider. ( 4) Considerations.--In issuing the regulations, the Department of Justice shall take into consideration each of the following: (A) Whether the exercise or fitness service provider is providing equipment, classes, or instruction at a new or existing facility. (

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 2) In the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (referred to in this section as the ``Guidelines''), the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals with disabilities, who are able, participate in regular aerobic activity. ( (7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). ( In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). 3) Exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``exercise or fitness equipment'' means devices such as motorized treadmills, stair climbers or step machines, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, weight machines, circuit training equipment, cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, or other similar equipment. ( 4) Exercise or fitness service provider.--The term ``exercise or fitness service provider''-- (A) means an entity that-- (i) provides exercise or fitness equipment, or exercise or fitness classes or instruction, for the use of patrons; and (ii) is considered a public accommodation under section 301 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12181) or is considered a public entity under section 201 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12131); and (B) includes a stand-alone exercise or fitness center and an exercise or fitness center within an entity such as a hotel, retirement community, gymnasium, elementary or secondary school, or institution of higher education. ( a) Establishment of Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Access Board shall develop and publish guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. ( (3) Exercise or fitness classes and instruction.--The regulations shall-- (A) ensure that exercise or fitness classes and instruction offered by the service provider are accessible to individuals with disabilities; and (B) ensure that the service provider makes available at least one employee who is able to assist individuals with disabilities in their use of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. ( C) The availability of closed captioning of video programming displayed on equipment or a television provided by the exercise or fitness service provider.

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. ( 7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). ( In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). ( 5) Individual with a disability.--The term ``individual with a disability'' means any person with a disability as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). (b) Contents of Guidelines.--The guidelines described in subsection (a) shall ensure that the appropriate number of items and types of accessible exercise or fitness equipment are provided by an exercise or fitness service provider. ( 4) Considerations.--In issuing the regulations, the Department of Justice shall take into consideration each of the following: (A) Whether the exercise or fitness service provider is providing equipment, classes, or instruction at a new or existing facility. (

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 2) In the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (referred to in this section as the ``Guidelines''), the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals with disabilities, who are able, participate in regular aerobic activity. ( (7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). ( In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). 3) Exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``exercise or fitness equipment'' means devices such as motorized treadmills, stair climbers or step machines, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, weight machines, circuit training equipment, cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, or other similar equipment. ( 4) Exercise or fitness service provider.--The term ``exercise or fitness service provider''-- (A) means an entity that-- (i) provides exercise or fitness equipment, or exercise or fitness classes or instruction, for the use of patrons; and (ii) is considered a public accommodation under section 301 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12181) or is considered a public entity under section 201 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12131); and (B) includes a stand-alone exercise or fitness center and an exercise or fitness center within an entity such as a hotel, retirement community, gymnasium, elementary or secondary school, or institution of higher education. ( a) Establishment of Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Access Board shall develop and publish guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. ( (3) Exercise or fitness classes and instruction.--The regulations shall-- (A) ensure that exercise or fitness classes and instruction offered by the service provider are accessible to individuals with disabilities; and (B) ensure that the service provider makes available at least one employee who is able to assist individuals with disabilities in their use of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. ( C) The availability of closed captioning of video programming displayed on equipment or a television provided by the exercise or fitness service provider.

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. ( 7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). ( In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). ( 5) Individual with a disability.--The term ``individual with a disability'' means any person with a disability as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). (b) Contents of Guidelines.--The guidelines described in subsection (a) shall ensure that the appropriate number of items and types of accessible exercise or fitness equipment are provided by an exercise or fitness service provider. ( 4) Considerations.--In issuing the regulations, the Department of Justice shall take into consideration each of the following: (A) Whether the exercise or fitness service provider is providing equipment, classes, or instruction at a new or existing facility. (

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 2) In the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (referred to in this section as the ``Guidelines''), the Department of Health and Human Services recommends that individuals with disabilities, who are able, participate in regular aerobic activity. ( (7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). ( In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). 3) Exercise or fitness equipment.--The term ``exercise or fitness equipment'' means devices such as motorized treadmills, stair climbers or step machines, stationary bicycles, rowing machines, weight machines, circuit training equipment, cardiovascular equipment, strength equipment, or other similar equipment. ( 4) Exercise or fitness service provider.--The term ``exercise or fitness service provider''-- (A) means an entity that-- (i) provides exercise or fitness equipment, or exercise or fitness classes or instruction, for the use of patrons; and (ii) is considered a public accommodation under section 301 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12181) or is considered a public entity under section 201 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12131); and (B) includes a stand-alone exercise or fitness center and an exercise or fitness center within an entity such as a hotel, retirement community, gymnasium, elementary or secondary school, or institution of higher education. ( a) Establishment of Guidelines.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Access Board shall develop and publish guidelines for exercise or fitness service providers regarding the provision of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. ( (3) Exercise or fitness classes and instruction.--The regulations shall-- (A) ensure that exercise or fitness classes and instruction offered by the service provider are accessible to individuals with disabilities; and (B) ensure that the service provider makes available at least one employee who is able to assist individuals with disabilities in their use of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. ( C) The availability of closed captioning of video programming displayed on equipment or a television provided by the exercise or fitness service provider.

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. ( 7) The failure to provide accessible exercise or fitness equipment constitutes discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (referred to in this section as the ``ADA''). ( In this Act: (1) Access board.--The term ``Access Board'' means the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 792). ( 5) Individual with a disability.--The term ``individual with a disability'' means any person with a disability as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102). (b) Contents of Guidelines.--The guidelines described in subsection (a) shall ensure that the appropriate number of items and types of accessible exercise or fitness equipment are provided by an exercise or fitness service provider. ( 4) Considerations.--In issuing the regulations, the Department of Justice shall take into consideration each of the following: (A) Whether the exercise or fitness service provider is providing equipment, classes, or instruction at a new or existing facility. (

To promote the provision of exercise or fitness equipment, and exercise or fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 4) Exercise or fitness service provider.--The term ``exercise or fitness service provider''-- (A) means an entity that-- (i) provides exercise or fitness equipment, or exercise or fitness classes or instruction, for the use of patrons; and (ii) is considered a public accommodation under section 301 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12181) or is considered a public entity under section 201 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 12131); and (B) includes a stand-alone exercise or fitness center and an exercise or fitness center within an entity such as a hotel, retirement community, gymnasium, elementary or secondary school, or institution of higher education. ( 3) Exercise or fitness classes and instruction.--The regulations shall-- (A) ensure that exercise or fitness classes and instruction offered by the service provider are accessible to individuals with disabilities; and (B) ensure that the service provider makes available at least one employee who is able to assist individuals with disabilities in their use of accessible exercise or fitness equipment. (

H.R.5829

Health

COVID-19 Individual Liberty Act of 2021 This bill nullifies executive orders and otherwise limits the authority of the federal government and federally funded entities to mandate COVID-19 vaccines and other prevention measures. Specifically, the bill nullifies two executive orders issued on September 9, 2021, which (1) mandate COVID-19 vaccines for federal employees, and (2) require federal contractors to comply with workplace safety guidance for preventing COVID-19. In addition, the bill bars the use of federal funds for implementing or enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, including employer-based mandates. The bill also prohibits requiring, as a condition of participation in Medicare or Medicaid, that health care providers mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees. Furthermore, the federal government may not (1) issue any standardized documentation that certifies an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party, or (2) condition the provision of any service or benefit on the receipt of documentation certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status or post-transmission recovery. These prohibitions apply to state, tribal, and local governments (excluding schools and institutions of higher education) as a condition of receiving federal COVID-19 relief funds. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publish guidelines on the extent to which natural immunity to COVID-19 prevents contracting or spreading the disease.

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Individual Liberty Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents of this Act: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. Sec. 3. Vaccine mandate for Federal contractors and subcontractors. Sec. 4. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. Sec. 5. No Federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Sec. 6. Prohibition on implementation of COVID-19 vaccination mandate under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Sec. 7. Guidelines on natural immunity as a suitable alternative to being fully vaccinated. Sec. 8. Prohibition against Federal issuance of, or discrimination based on vaccine passports. SEC. 3. VACCINE MANDATE FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS. (a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. Reg. 50985; relating to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) shall have no force or effect. (b) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect as if enacted on September 9, 2021. SEC. 4. NULLIFICATION OF VACCINE MANDATE FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees) shall have no force or effect. (b) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect as if enacted on September 14, 2021. SEC. 5. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to implement or enforce (including through promulgation of any rule) a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccine.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine'' means an immunization that is intended to prevent or mitigate COVID- 19. (2) COVID-19 vaccine mandate.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine mandate'' means any requirement that an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including-- (A) any such requirement as a condition on becoming or remaining a Federal employee, contractor, or subcontractor; or (B) any requirement that a non-Federal employer require an employee, contractor, or subcontractor thereof to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. (3) Non-federal employer.--The term ``non-Federal employer''-- (A) means any person (other than the Federal Government) engaged in a business in or affecting interstate commerce; and (B) includes a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent it is engaged in such a business. SEC. 6. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE UNDER THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS. Notwithstanding any provision of title XI, XVIII, or XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1395 et seq., 1396 et seq.), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not-- (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider's failure to so mandate such vaccination. SEC. 7. GUIDELINES ON NATURAL IMMUNITY AS A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE TO BEING FULLY VACCINATED. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall publish guidelines on the extent to which natural immunity provides protection from contracting or spreading COVID-19 that is at least equivalent to the immunity provided by vaccination. SEC. 8. PROHIBITION AGAINST FEDERAL ISSUANCE OF, OR DISCRIMINATION BASED ON VACCINE PASSPORTS. (a) Federal Government.--The Federal Government shall not-- (1) issue any vaccine passport; or (2) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (2) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this paragraph are the following: (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 123). (B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (C) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (D) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). (E) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). (3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (1) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (2) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records. <all>

COVID–19 Individual Liberty Act of 2021

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes.

COVID–19 Individual Liberty Act of 2021

Rep. Timmons, William R. IV

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SC

This bill nullifies executive orders and otherwise limits the authority of the federal government and federally funded entities to mandate COVID-19 vaccines and other prevention measures. Specifically, the bill nullifies two executive orders issued on September 9, 2021, which (1) mandate COVID-19 vaccines for federal employees, and (2) require federal contractors to comply with workplace safety guidance for preventing COVID-19. In addition, the bill bars the use of federal funds for implementing or enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, including employer-based mandates. The bill also prohibits requiring, as a condition of participation in Medicare or Medicaid, that health care providers mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for their employees. Furthermore, the federal government may not (1) issue any standardized documentation that certifies an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party, or (2) condition the provision of any service or benefit on the receipt of documentation certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status or post-transmission recovery. These prohibitions apply to state, tribal, and local governments (excluding schools and institutions of higher education) as a condition of receiving federal COVID-19 relief funds. The bill also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to publish guidelines on the extent to which natural immunity to COVID-19 prevents contracting or spreading the disease.

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Individual Liberty Act of 2021''. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Vaccine mandate for Federal contractors and subcontractors. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. No Federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Prohibition on implementation of COVID-19 vaccination mandate under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Guidelines on natural immunity as a suitable alternative to being fully vaccinated. Prohibition against Federal issuance of, or discrimination based on vaccine passports. 3. (a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. 50985; relating to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) shall have no force or effect. (b) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect as if enacted on September 9, 2021. 4. Reg. 5. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to implement or enforce (including through promulgation of any rule) a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. (3) Non-federal employer.--The term ``non-Federal employer''-- (A) means any person (other than the Federal Government) engaged in a business in or affecting interstate commerce; and (B) includes a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent it is engaged in such a business. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of title XI, XVIII, or XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1395 et seq., 1396 et seq. ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not-- (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider's failure to so mandate such vaccination. 7. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall publish guidelines on the extent to which natural immunity provides protection from contracting or spreading COVID-19 that is at least equivalent to the immunity provided by vaccination. SEC. 8. (a) Federal Government.--The Federal Government shall not-- (1) issue any vaccine passport; or (2) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (2) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this paragraph are the following: (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 123). (B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (C) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (E) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). (3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education.

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Individual Liberty Act of 2021''. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Vaccine mandate for Federal contractors and subcontractors. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. No Federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Prohibition on implementation of COVID-19 vaccination mandate under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Guidelines on natural immunity as a suitable alternative to being fully vaccinated. Prohibition against Federal issuance of, or discrimination based on vaccine passports. 3. (a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. 50985; relating to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) shall have no force or effect. (b) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect as if enacted on September 9, 2021. 4. Reg. 5. (3) Non-federal employer.--The term ``non-Federal employer''-- (A) means any person (other than the Federal Government) engaged in a business in or affecting interstate commerce; and (B) includes a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent it is engaged in such a business. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of title XI, XVIII, or XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1395 et seq., 1396 et seq. ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not-- (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider's failure to so mandate such vaccination. 7. SEC. 8. (a) Federal Government.--The Federal Government shall not-- (1) issue any vaccine passport; or (2) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (C) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education.

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Individual Liberty Act of 2021''. TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1. 2. Table of contents. Vaccine mandate for Federal contractors and subcontractors. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. No Federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Prohibition on implementation of COVID-19 vaccination mandate under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Guidelines on natural immunity as a suitable alternative to being fully vaccinated. Prohibition against Federal issuance of, or discrimination based on vaccine passports. 3. (a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. 50985; relating to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) shall have no force or effect. (b) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect as if enacted on September 9, 2021. 4. (a) In General.--Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees) shall have no force or effect. (b) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect as if enacted on September 14, 2021. 5. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to implement or enforce (including through promulgation of any rule) a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccine.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine'' means an immunization that is intended to prevent or mitigate COVID- 19. (2) COVID-19 vaccine mandate.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine mandate'' means any requirement that an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including-- (A) any such requirement as a condition on becoming or remaining a Federal employee, contractor, or subcontractor; or (B) any requirement that a non-Federal employer require an employee, contractor, or subcontractor thereof to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. (3) Non-federal employer.--The term ``non-Federal employer''-- (A) means any person (other than the Federal Government) engaged in a business in or affecting interstate commerce; and (B) includes a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent it is engaged in such a business. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of title XI, XVIII, or XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1395 et seq., 1396 et seq. ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not-- (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider's failure to so mandate such vaccination. 7. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall publish guidelines on the extent to which natural immunity provides protection from contracting or spreading COVID-19 that is at least equivalent to the immunity provided by vaccination. SEC. 8. (a) Federal Government.--The Federal Government shall not-- (1) issue any vaccine passport; or (2) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (2) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this paragraph are the following: (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 123). (B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (C) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (D) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). (E) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). (3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (1) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (2) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records.

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``COVID-19 Individual Liberty Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. The table of contents of this Act: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Table of contents. Sec. 3. Vaccine mandate for Federal contractors and subcontractors. Sec. 4. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. Sec. 5. No Federal funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Sec. 6. Prohibition on implementation of COVID-19 vaccination mandate under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Sec. 7. Guidelines on natural immunity as a suitable alternative to being fully vaccinated. Sec. 8. Prohibition against Federal issuance of, or discrimination based on vaccine passports. SEC. 3. VACCINE MANDATE FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS. (a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. Reg. 50985; relating to ensuring adequate COVID safety protocols for Federal contractors) shall have no force or effect. (b) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect as if enacted on September 9, 2021. SEC. 4. NULLIFICATION OF VACCINE MANDATE FOR EXECUTIVE BRANCH EMPLOYEES. (a) In General.--Executive Order 14043 (86 Fed. Reg. 50989; relating to requiring coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination for Federal employees) shall have no force or effect. (b) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect as if enacted on September 14, 2021. SEC. 5. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. (a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to implement or enforce (including through promulgation of any rule) a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. (b) Definitions.--In this section: (1) COVID-19 vaccine.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine'' means an immunization that is intended to prevent or mitigate COVID- 19. (2) COVID-19 vaccine mandate.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine mandate'' means any requirement that an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including-- (A) any such requirement as a condition on becoming or remaining a Federal employee, contractor, or subcontractor; or (B) any requirement that a non-Federal employer require an employee, contractor, or subcontractor thereof to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. (3) Non-federal employer.--The term ``non-Federal employer''-- (A) means any person (other than the Federal Government) engaged in a business in or affecting interstate commerce; and (B) includes a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent it is engaged in such a business. SEC. 6. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE UNDER THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS. Notwithstanding any provision of title XI, XVIII, or XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1301 et seq., 1395 et seq., 1396 et seq.), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not-- (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider's failure to so mandate such vaccination. SEC. 7. GUIDELINES ON NATURAL IMMUNITY AS A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE TO BEING FULLY VACCINATED. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall publish guidelines on the extent to which natural immunity provides protection from contracting or spreading COVID-19 that is at least equivalent to the immunity provided by vaccination. SEC. 8. PROHIBITION AGAINST FEDERAL ISSUANCE OF, OR DISCRIMINATION BASED ON VACCINE PASSPORTS. (a) Federal Government.--The Federal Government shall not-- (1) issue any vaccine passport; or (2) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (2) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this paragraph are the following: (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 123). (B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (C) The CARES Act (Public Law 116-136). (D) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). (E) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-2). (3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``vaccine passport''-- (1) means any standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party; and (2) excludes any documentation to the extent it is issued for the purpose of health care records. <all>

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. Prohibition on implementation of COVID-19 vaccination mandate under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. ( 2) COVID-19 vaccine mandate.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine mandate'' means any requirement that an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including-- (A) any such requirement as a condition on becoming or remaining a Federal employee, contractor, or subcontractor; or (B) any requirement that a non-Federal employer require an employee, contractor, or subcontractor thereof to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. ( ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not-- (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider's failure to so mandate such vaccination. b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (2) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this paragraph are the following: (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 123). ( B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. ( a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to implement or enforce (including through promulgation of any rule) a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. ( (3) Non-federal employer.--The term ``non-Federal employer''-- (A) means any person (other than the Federal Government) engaged in a business in or affecting interstate commerce; and (B) includes a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent it is engaged in such a business. GUIDELINES ON NATURAL IMMUNITY AS A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE TO BEING FULLY VACCINATED. b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. ( (D) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). ( 3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. ( a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to implement or enforce (including through promulgation of any rule) a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. ( (3) Non-federal employer.--The term ``non-Federal employer''-- (A) means any person (other than the Federal Government) engaged in a business in or affecting interstate commerce; and (B) includes a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent it is engaged in such a business. GUIDELINES ON NATURAL IMMUNITY AS A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE TO BEING FULLY VACCINATED. b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. ( (D) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). ( 3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. Prohibition on implementation of COVID-19 vaccination mandate under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. ( 2) COVID-19 vaccine mandate.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine mandate'' means any requirement that an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including-- (A) any such requirement as a condition on becoming or remaining a Federal employee, contractor, or subcontractor; or (B) any requirement that a non-Federal employer require an employee, contractor, or subcontractor thereof to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. ( ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not-- (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider's failure to so mandate such vaccination. b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (2) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this paragraph are the following: (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 123). ( B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. ( a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to implement or enforce (including through promulgation of any rule) a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. ( (3) Non-federal employer.--The term ``non-Federal employer''-- (A) means any person (other than the Federal Government) engaged in a business in or affecting interstate commerce; and (B) includes a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent it is engaged in such a business. GUIDELINES ON NATURAL IMMUNITY AS A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE TO BEING FULLY VACCINATED. b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. ( (D) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). ( 3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. Prohibition on implementation of COVID-19 vaccination mandate under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. ( 2) COVID-19 vaccine mandate.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine mandate'' means any requirement that an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including-- (A) any such requirement as a condition on becoming or remaining a Federal employee, contractor, or subcontractor; or (B) any requirement that a non-Federal employer require an employee, contractor, or subcontractor thereof to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. ( ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not-- (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider's failure to so mandate such vaccination. b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (2) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this paragraph are the following: (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 123). ( B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. ( a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to implement or enforce (including through promulgation of any rule) a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. ( (3) Non-federal employer.--The term ``non-Federal employer''-- (A) means any person (other than the Federal Government) engaged in a business in or affecting interstate commerce; and (B) includes a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent it is engaged in such a business. GUIDELINES ON NATURAL IMMUNITY AS A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE TO BEING FULLY VACCINATED. b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. ( (D) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). ( 3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. Prohibition on implementation of COVID-19 vaccination mandate under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. ( 2) COVID-19 vaccine mandate.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine mandate'' means any requirement that an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including-- (A) any such requirement as a condition on becoming or remaining a Federal employee, contractor, or subcontractor; or (B) any requirement that a non-Federal employer require an employee, contractor, or subcontractor thereof to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. ( ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not-- (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider's failure to so mandate such vaccination. b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (2) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this paragraph are the following: (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 123). ( B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. ( a) In General.--No Federal funds may be used to implement or enforce (including through promulgation of any rule) a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. ( (3) Non-federal employer.--The term ``non-Federal employer''-- (A) means any person (other than the Federal Government) engaged in a business in or affecting interstate commerce; and (B) includes a State or political subdivision of a State to the extent it is engaged in such a business. GUIDELINES ON NATURAL IMMUNITY AS A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE TO BEING FULLY VACCINATED. b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. ( (D) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-139). ( 3) Exception.--Paragraph (1) does not apply with respect to a school, including any kindergarten, elementary school, secondary school, and institution of higher education. (

To prohibit federally funded COVID-19 vaccine mandates, and for other purposes. Nullification of vaccine mandate for executive branch employees. Prohibition on implementation of COVID-19 vaccination mandate under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. a) In General.--Executive Order 14042 (86 Fed. NO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATES. ( 2) COVID-19 vaccine mandate.--The term ``COVID-19 vaccine mandate'' means any requirement that an individual receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including-- (A) any such requirement as a condition on becoming or remaining a Federal employee, contractor, or subcontractor; or (B) any requirement that a non-Federal employer require an employee, contractor, or subcontractor thereof to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. ( ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not-- (1) require a health care provider, as a condition of participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program, to mandate vaccination of employees against COVID-19; or (2) otherwise penalize such a provider for such provider's failure to so mandate such vaccination. b) State, Tribal, and Local Governments.-- (1) Prohibition.--As a condition on receipt of any Federal funds made available by or under any of the Acts listed in paragraph (2), no State, Tribal, or local government shall-- (A) issue any vaccine passport; or (B) discriminate against any person by requiring documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination, or post- transmission recovery, as a condition on the provision of any service or benefit. (2) Specified acts.--The Acts listed in this paragraph are the following: (A) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law 116- 123). ( B) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Public Law 116-127). (

H.R.70

Health

Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021 This bill encourages the development and approval of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and designates certain university research centers to assist in developing such technologies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must continue to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies included in an application for drug approval and expedite the development and implementation of such technologies. The FDA must designate such a technology as an advanced manufacturing technology if it is likely to (1) prevent or resolve a drug shortage, (2) maintain an adequate supply of critical medications for national emergencies, or (3) promote the adoption of innovative approaches to drug design and manufacturing. The sponsor of such a designated technology must provide the FDA with certain related scientific evidence. After receiving this evidence, if the FDA validates the technology for a proposed use, then the sponsor may use the validated technology across multiple manufacturing product lines within the same use context without obtaining additional FDA validation. The FDA must designate certain institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Among other requirements, such centers must demonstrate the ability to provide federal agencies with technical assistance and to train a future workforce in such technologies.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM. Subchapter A of chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 524B. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(b) Designation.--The Secretary shall designate a method of manufacturing a drug as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section if the drug manufacturer demonstrates that such technology is likely to-- ``(1) prevent or resolve a drug shortage; ``(2) maintain an adequate supply of critical medications for national emergencies; or ``(3) promote the adoption of innovative approaches to drug product design and manufacturing. ``(c) Consultation.--If the Secretary designates a method of manufacturing as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section, the Secretary shall take actions to expedite the development and implementation of such method of manufacture for purposes of approval of the application under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, which may include, as appropriate-- ``(1) holding meetings between the sponsor of the application and appropriate Food and Drug Administration staff throughout the development of the technology; ``(2) providing timely advice to, and interactive communication with, the sponsor regarding the development of the technology; and ``(3) involving senior managers and experienced staff of the Food and Drug Administration, as appropriate, in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary review of the method of manufacturing. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(3) Effect of approval.--Upon approval, the same sponsor may rely upon the advanced manufacturing technology for use across multiple manufacturing product lines within the same context-of-use without having to re-submit data to the Secretary validating the underlying technology. ``(e) Implementation and Reporting.-- ``(1) Public meeting.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of a public meeting to be held no later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021 to discuss and obtain input and recommendations from stakeholders regarding the goals and scope of, and a suitable framework and procedures and requirements for, the program under this section. ``(2) Program guidance.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue draft guidance regarding the goals and implementation of the program under this section; and ``(B) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue final guidance with respect to the implementation of such program. ``(3) Report.--The Secretary shall make available on the internet website of the Food and Drug Administration an annual report on the progress of the program under this section.''. SEC. 3. NATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING. Chapter X of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 391 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 1015. NATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for designation under subsection (a) an entity shall-- ``(1) be an institution of higher education; ``(2) demonstrate-- ``(A) the physical and technical capacity for research and development of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing; ``(B) a record of transferring scientific knowledge to the marketplace; ``(C) scalable manufacturing knowledge, which may be through collaborations of other institutions of higher education, biopharmaceutical manufacturers, or other entities; ``(D) the ability to train a future workforce for research on and implementation of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing; and ``(E) the ability to support Federal agencies with technical assistance for advanced pharmaceutical technologies, with an emphasis on creating a secure national pharmaceutical stockpile and the ability to rapidly address drug shortages; and ``(3) submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such form, and in such manner as the Secretary may require. ``(c) Termination.--The Secretary may terminate the designation of an entity designated under subsection (a) upon a determination that the entity no longer meets the requirements of subsection (b). ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.''. <all>

Securing America’s Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes.

Securing America’s Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021

Rep. Buchanan, Vern

R

FL

This bill encourages the development and approval of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies and designates certain university research centers to assist in developing such technologies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must continue to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies included in an application for drug approval and expedite the development and implementation of such technologies. The FDA must designate such a technology as an advanced manufacturing technology if it is likely to (1) prevent or resolve a drug shortage, (2) maintain an adequate supply of critical medications for national emergencies, or (3) promote the adoption of innovative approaches to drug design and manufacturing. The sponsor of such a designated technology must provide the FDA with certain related scientific evidence. After receiving this evidence, if the FDA validates the technology for a proposed use, then the sponsor may use the validated technology across multiple manufacturing product lines within the same use context without obtaining additional FDA validation. The FDA must designate certain institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Among other requirements, such centers must demonstrate the ability to provide federal agencies with technical assistance and to train a future workforce in such technologies.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021''. 2. 351 et seq.) 524B. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM. ``(c) Consultation.--If the Secretary designates a method of manufacturing as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section, the Secretary shall take actions to expedite the development and implementation of such method of manufacture for purposes of approval of the application under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, which may include, as appropriate-- ``(1) holding meetings between the sponsor of the application and appropriate Food and Drug Administration staff throughout the development of the technology; ``(2) providing timely advice to, and interactive communication with, the sponsor regarding the development of the technology; and ``(3) involving senior managers and experienced staff of the Food and Drug Administration, as appropriate, in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary review of the method of manufacturing. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(3) Effect of approval.--Upon approval, the same sponsor may rely upon the advanced manufacturing technology for use across multiple manufacturing product lines within the same context-of-use without having to re-submit data to the Secretary validating the underlying technology. SEC. 3. Chapter X of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 1015. NATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING. ``(b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for designation under subsection (a) an entity shall-- ``(1) be an institution of higher education; ``(2) demonstrate-- ``(A) the physical and technical capacity for research and development of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing; ``(B) a record of transferring scientific knowledge to the marketplace; ``(C) scalable manufacturing knowledge, which may be through collaborations of other institutions of higher education, biopharmaceutical manufacturers, or other entities; ``(D) the ability to train a future workforce for research on and implementation of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing; and ``(E) the ability to support Federal agencies with technical assistance for advanced pharmaceutical technologies, with an emphasis on creating a secure national pharmaceutical stockpile and the ability to rapidly address drug shortages; and ``(3) submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such form, and in such manner as the Secretary may require. ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.''.

This Act may be cited as the ``Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021''. 2. 351 et seq.) ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM. ``(c) Consultation.--If the Secretary designates a method of manufacturing as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section, the Secretary shall take actions to expedite the development and implementation of such method of manufacture for purposes of approval of the application under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, which may include, as appropriate-- ``(1) holding meetings between the sponsor of the application and appropriate Food and Drug Administration staff throughout the development of the technology; ``(2) providing timely advice to, and interactive communication with, the sponsor regarding the development of the technology; and ``(3) involving senior managers and experienced staff of the Food and Drug Administration, as appropriate, in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary review of the method of manufacturing. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. SEC. 3. Chapter X of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. NATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING. ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.''.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021''. 2. 351 et seq.) 524B. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM. ``(b) Designation.--The Secretary shall designate a method of manufacturing a drug as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section if the drug manufacturer demonstrates that such technology is likely to-- ``(1) prevent or resolve a drug shortage; ``(2) maintain an adequate supply of critical medications for national emergencies; or ``(3) promote the adoption of innovative approaches to drug product design and manufacturing. ``(c) Consultation.--If the Secretary designates a method of manufacturing as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section, the Secretary shall take actions to expedite the development and implementation of such method of manufacture for purposes of approval of the application under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, which may include, as appropriate-- ``(1) holding meetings between the sponsor of the application and appropriate Food and Drug Administration staff throughout the development of the technology; ``(2) providing timely advice to, and interactive communication with, the sponsor regarding the development of the technology; and ``(3) involving senior managers and experienced staff of the Food and Drug Administration, as appropriate, in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary review of the method of manufacturing. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(3) Effect of approval.--Upon approval, the same sponsor may rely upon the advanced manufacturing technology for use across multiple manufacturing product lines within the same context-of-use without having to re-submit data to the Secretary validating the underlying technology. ``(e) Implementation and Reporting.-- ``(1) Public meeting.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of a public meeting to be held no later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021 to discuss and obtain input and recommendations from stakeholders regarding the goals and scope of, and a suitable framework and procedures and requirements for, the program under this section. ``(2) Program guidance.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue draft guidance regarding the goals and implementation of the program under this section; and ``(B) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue final guidance with respect to the implementation of such program. SEC. 3. Chapter X of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 391 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 1015. NATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING. ``(b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for designation under subsection (a) an entity shall-- ``(1) be an institution of higher education; ``(2) demonstrate-- ``(A) the physical and technical capacity for research and development of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing; ``(B) a record of transferring scientific knowledge to the marketplace; ``(C) scalable manufacturing knowledge, which may be through collaborations of other institutions of higher education, biopharmaceutical manufacturers, or other entities; ``(D) the ability to train a future workforce for research on and implementation of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing; and ``(E) the ability to support Federal agencies with technical assistance for advanced pharmaceutical technologies, with an emphasis on creating a secure national pharmaceutical stockpile and the ability to rapidly address drug shortages; and ``(3) submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such form, and in such manner as the Secretary may require. ``(c) Termination.--The Secretary may terminate the designation of an entity designated under subsection (a) upon a determination that the entity no longer meets the requirements of subsection (b). ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.''.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021''. 2. Subchapter A of chapter V of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.) 524B. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(b) Designation.--The Secretary shall designate a method of manufacturing a drug as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section if the drug manufacturer demonstrates that such technology is likely to-- ``(1) prevent or resolve a drug shortage; ``(2) maintain an adequate supply of critical medications for national emergencies; or ``(3) promote the adoption of innovative approaches to drug product design and manufacturing. ``(c) Consultation.--If the Secretary designates a method of manufacturing as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section, the Secretary shall take actions to expedite the development and implementation of such method of manufacture for purposes of approval of the application under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act, which may include, as appropriate-- ``(1) holding meetings between the sponsor of the application and appropriate Food and Drug Administration staff throughout the development of the technology; ``(2) providing timely advice to, and interactive communication with, the sponsor regarding the development of the technology; and ``(3) involving senior managers and experienced staff of the Food and Drug Administration, as appropriate, in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary review of the method of manufacturing. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(3) Effect of approval.--Upon approval, the same sponsor may rely upon the advanced manufacturing technology for use across multiple manufacturing product lines within the same context-of-use without having to re-submit data to the Secretary validating the underlying technology. ``(e) Implementation and Reporting.-- ``(1) Public meeting.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of a public meeting to be held no later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021 to discuss and obtain input and recommendations from stakeholders regarding the goals and scope of, and a suitable framework and procedures and requirements for, the program under this section. ``(2) Program guidance.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue draft guidance regarding the goals and implementation of the program under this section; and ``(B) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue final guidance with respect to the implementation of such program. ``(3) Report.--The Secretary shall make available on the internet website of the Food and Drug Administration an annual report on the progress of the program under this section.''. SEC. 3. Chapter X of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 391 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 1015. NATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(b) Eligibility.--To be eligible for designation under subsection (a) an entity shall-- ``(1) be an institution of higher education; ``(2) demonstrate-- ``(A) the physical and technical capacity for research and development of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing; ``(B) a record of transferring scientific knowledge to the marketplace; ``(C) scalable manufacturing knowledge, which may be through collaborations of other institutions of higher education, biopharmaceutical manufacturers, or other entities; ``(D) the ability to train a future workforce for research on and implementation of advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing; and ``(E) the ability to support Federal agencies with technical assistance for advanced pharmaceutical technologies, with an emphasis on creating a secure national pharmaceutical stockpile and the ability to rapidly address drug shortages; and ``(3) submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such form, and in such manner as the Secretary may require. ``(c) Termination.--The Secretary may terminate the designation of an entity designated under subsection (a) upon a determination that the entity no longer meets the requirements of subsection (b). ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.''. <all>

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(b) Designation.--The Secretary shall designate a method of manufacturing a drug as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section if the drug manufacturer demonstrates that such technology is likely to-- ``(1) prevent or resolve a drug shortage; ``(2) maintain an adequate supply of critical medications for national emergencies; or ``(3) promote the adoption of innovative approaches to drug product design and manufacturing. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(e) Implementation and Reporting.-- ``(1) Public meeting.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of a public meeting to be held no later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021 to discuss and obtain input and recommendations from stakeholders regarding the goals and scope of, and a suitable framework and procedures and requirements for, the program under this section. ``(3) Report.--The Secretary shall make available on the internet website of the Food and Drug Administration an annual report on the progress of the program under this section.''. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(c) Termination.--The Secretary may terminate the designation of an entity designated under subsection (a) upon a determination that the entity no longer meets the requirements of subsection (b). ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(2) Program guidance.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue draft guidance regarding the goals and implementation of the program under this section; and ``(B) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue final guidance with respect to the implementation of such program. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.''.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(2) Program guidance.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue draft guidance regarding the goals and implementation of the program under this section; and ``(B) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue final guidance with respect to the implementation of such program. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.''.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(b) Designation.--The Secretary shall designate a method of manufacturing a drug as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section if the drug manufacturer demonstrates that such technology is likely to-- ``(1) prevent or resolve a drug shortage; ``(2) maintain an adequate supply of critical medications for national emergencies; or ``(3) promote the adoption of innovative approaches to drug product design and manufacturing. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(e) Implementation and Reporting.-- ``(1) Public meeting.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of a public meeting to be held no later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021 to discuss and obtain input and recommendations from stakeholders regarding the goals and scope of, and a suitable framework and procedures and requirements for, the program under this section. ``(3) Report.--The Secretary shall make available on the internet website of the Food and Drug Administration an annual report on the progress of the program under this section.''. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(c) Termination.--The Secretary may terminate the designation of an entity designated under subsection (a) upon a determination that the entity no longer meets the requirements of subsection (b). ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(2) Program guidance.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue draft guidance regarding the goals and implementation of the program under this section; and ``(B) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue final guidance with respect to the implementation of such program. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.''.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(b) Designation.--The Secretary shall designate a method of manufacturing a drug as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section if the drug manufacturer demonstrates that such technology is likely to-- ``(1) prevent or resolve a drug shortage; ``(2) maintain an adequate supply of critical medications for national emergencies; or ``(3) promote the adoption of innovative approaches to drug product design and manufacturing. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(e) Implementation and Reporting.-- ``(1) Public meeting.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of a public meeting to be held no later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021 to discuss and obtain input and recommendations from stakeholders regarding the goals and scope of, and a suitable framework and procedures and requirements for, the program under this section. ``(3) Report.--The Secretary shall make available on the internet website of the Food and Drug Administration an annual report on the progress of the program under this section.''. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(c) Termination.--The Secretary may terminate the designation of an entity designated under subsection (a) upon a determination that the entity no longer meets the requirements of subsection (b). ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(2) Program guidance.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue draft guidance regarding the goals and implementation of the program under this section; and ``(B) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue final guidance with respect to the implementation of such program. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.''.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(b) Designation.--The Secretary shall designate a method of manufacturing a drug as an advanced manufacturing technology under this section if the drug manufacturer demonstrates that such technology is likely to-- ``(1) prevent or resolve a drug shortage; ``(2) maintain an adequate supply of critical medications for national emergencies; or ``(3) promote the adoption of innovative approaches to drug product design and manufacturing. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(e) Implementation and Reporting.-- ``(1) Public meeting.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of a public meeting to be held no later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021 to discuss and obtain input and recommendations from stakeholders regarding the goals and scope of, and a suitable framework and procedures and requirements for, the program under this section. ``(3) Report.--The Secretary shall make available on the internet website of the Food and Drug Administration an annual report on the progress of the program under this section.''. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(c) Termination.--The Secretary may terminate the designation of an entity designated under subsection (a) upon a determination that the entity no longer meets the requirements of subsection (b). ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. ``(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, the Secretary shall continue in effect the program to evaluate and approve new drug manufacturing technologies that are included in an application, or supplement to an application, for a drug under subsection (b) or (j) of section 505 of this Act or for a biological product submitted under subsection (a) or (k) of section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(2) Program guidance.--The Secretary shall-- ``(A) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue draft guidance regarding the goals and implementation of the program under this section; and ``(B) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021, issue final guidance with respect to the implementation of such program. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall designate institutions of higher education as National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. ``(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the first designation is made under subsection (a), and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the entities designated under such subsection. ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2025.''.

To support the advanced manufacturing technologies program of the Food and Drug Administration, to establish National Centers of Excellence in Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and for other purposes. ``(d) Evaluation of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology.-- ``(1) Package.--A sponsor who receives designation of an advanced manufacturing technology under this section shall provide the Secretary with a package of scientific evidence supporting the implementation of the advanced manufacturing technology in a particular context-of-use. ``(2) Evaluation.--Within 90 days of receiving the package, the Secretary shall determine whether a designated advanced manufacturing technology is validated for the proposed context of use based on the scientific merit the supporting evidence provided by the sponsor. ``(e) Implementation and Reporting.-- ``(1) Public meeting.--The Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of a public meeting to be held no later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Securing America's Medicine Cabinet Act of 2021 to discuss and obtain input and recommendations from stakeholders regarding the goals and scope of, and a suitable framework and procedures and requirements for, the program under this section.

H.R.1568

International Affairs

Special Drawing Rights Oversight Act of 2021 This bill imposes additional restrictions on the U.S. government's authority to vote on Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocations at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries. SDRs may be exchanged between member countries and may also be exchanged for currencies.) Under current law, U.S. representatives to the IMF may not vote for SDR allocations to the United States beyond an amount authorized by statute unless Congress authorizes such a vote. This bill further reduces the allocation amount that U.S. representatives to the IMF may vote for without congressional approval. Furthermore, U.S. representatives to the IMF may not vote for SDR allocations to a country if the President finds that the country's government has (1) committed genocide in the last 10 years, or (2) repeatedly supported international terrorism.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Special Drawing Rights Oversight Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) creates unconditional liquidity for IMF member countries. (2) According to Article XVIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, allocations of SDRs ``shall seek to meet the long- term global need'' in reserve assets. (3) SDRs are allocated in proportion to the quotas of IMF members, such that the G20 alone is entitled to approximately two-thirds of a general allocation. At the same time, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has swap line arrangements with the central banks of eight G20 members, including the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England, for the purpose of providing sufficient liquidity. (4) The size of SDR allocations has expanded dramatically, rising from 9,300,000,000 SDRs in 1970-1972, to 12,100,000,000 SDRs in 1979-1981, to 204,000,000,000 SDRs in 2009, with proposals for a new, unilateral allocation that bypasses congressional authorization in an amount of approximately 450,000,000,000 SDRs. (5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. In addition, current law permits allocations in these amounts to be made in successive years that span two basic periods. (6) In the 98th Congress, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan International Recovery and Financial Stability Act, which would have prohibited new allocations of SDRs without congressional authorization. SEC. 3. STRENGTHENING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT. Section 6 of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286q) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``each basic period'' and inserting ``any 10-year period''; and (B) by inserting ``25 percent of'' before ``the United States quota''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``, or consent to or acquiesce in such an allocation,'' before ``without consultations''; (B) by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''; and (C) by inserting ``Chairman and ranking minority members of'' before ``the appropriate subcommittees''. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION. Section 6(b) of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286q(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Unless Congress by law authorizes such action, neither the President nor any person or agency shall on behalf of the United States vote to allocate Special Drawing Rights under article XVIII, sections 2 and 3, of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund to a member country of the Fund, if the President of the United States has found that the government of the member country-- ``(A) has committed genocide at any time during the 10-year period ending with the date of the vote; or ``(B) has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.''. <all>

Special Drawing Rights Oversight Act of 2021

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes.

Special Drawing Rights Oversight Act of 2021

Rep. Hill, J. French

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This bill imposes additional restrictions on the U.S. government's authority to vote on Special Drawing Rights (SDR) allocations at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (The SDR is an international reserve asset maintained by the IMF based on contributions from IMF member countries. SDRs may be exchanged between member countries and may also be exchanged for currencies.) Under current law, U.S. representatives to the IMF may not vote for SDR allocations to the United States beyond an amount authorized by statute unless Congress authorizes such a vote. This bill further reduces the allocation amount that U.S. representatives to the IMF may vote for without congressional approval. Furthermore, U.S. representatives to the IMF may not vote for SDR allocations to a country if the President finds that the country's government has (1) committed genocide in the last 10 years, or (2) repeatedly supported international terrorism.

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. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) creates unconditional liquidity for IMF member countries. (2) According to Article XVIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, allocations of SDRs ``shall seek to meet the long- term global need'' in reserve assets. At the same time, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has swap line arrangements with the central banks of eight G20 members, including the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England, for the purpose of providing sufficient liquidity. (4) The size of SDR allocations has expanded dramatically, rising from 9,300,000,000 SDRs in 1970-1972, to 12,100,000,000 SDRs in 1979-1981, to 204,000,000,000 SDRs in 2009, with proposals for a new, unilateral allocation that bypasses congressional authorization in an amount of approximately 450,000,000,000 SDRs. (5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. In addition, current law permits allocations in these amounts to be made in successive years that span two basic periods. 3. STRENGTHENING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT. 286q) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``each basic period'' and inserting ``any 10-year period''; and (B) by inserting ``25 percent of'' before ``the United States quota''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``, or consent to or acquiesce in such an allocation,'' before ``without consultations''; (B) by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''; and (C) by inserting ``Chairman and ranking minority members of'' before ``the appropriate subcommittees''. SEC. PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION. Section 6(b) of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286q(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Unless Congress by law authorizes such action, neither the President nor any person or agency shall on behalf of the United States vote to allocate Special Drawing Rights under article XVIII, sections 2 and 3, of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund to a member country of the Fund, if the President of the United States has found that the government of the member country-- ``(A) has committed genocide at any time during the 10-year period ending with the date of the vote; or ``(B) has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.''.

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. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) creates unconditional liquidity for IMF member countries. (2) According to Article XVIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, allocations of SDRs ``shall seek to meet the long- term global need'' in reserve assets. At the same time, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has swap line arrangements with the central banks of eight G20 members, including the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England, for the purpose of providing sufficient liquidity. (4) The size of SDR allocations has expanded dramatically, rising from 9,300,000,000 SDRs in 1970-1972, to 12,100,000,000 SDRs in 1979-1981, to 204,000,000,000 SDRs in 2009, with proposals for a new, unilateral allocation that bypasses congressional authorization in an amount of approximately 450,000,000,000 SDRs. (5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. In addition, current law permits allocations in these amounts to be made in successive years that span two basic periods. 3. STRENGTHENING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT. 286q) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``each basic period'' and inserting ``any 10-year period''; and (B) by inserting ``25 percent of'' before ``the United States quota''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``, or consent to or acquiesce in such an allocation,'' before ``without consultations''; (B) by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''; and (C) by inserting ``Chairman and ranking minority members of'' before ``the appropriate subcommittees''. SEC. PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION. Section 6(b) of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Special Drawing Rights Oversight Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) creates unconditional liquidity for IMF member countries. (2) According to Article XVIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, allocations of SDRs ``shall seek to meet the long- term global need'' in reserve assets. (3) SDRs are allocated in proportion to the quotas of IMF members, such that the G20 alone is entitled to approximately two-thirds of a general allocation. At the same time, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has swap line arrangements with the central banks of eight G20 members, including the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England, for the purpose of providing sufficient liquidity. (4) The size of SDR allocations has expanded dramatically, rising from 9,300,000,000 SDRs in 1970-1972, to 12,100,000,000 SDRs in 1979-1981, to 204,000,000,000 SDRs in 2009, with proposals for a new, unilateral allocation that bypasses congressional authorization in an amount of approximately 450,000,000,000 SDRs. (5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. In addition, current law permits allocations in these amounts to be made in successive years that span two basic periods. (6) In the 98th Congress, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan International Recovery and Financial Stability Act, which would have prohibited new allocations of SDRs without congressional authorization. SEC. 3. STRENGTHENING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT. Section 6 of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286q) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``each basic period'' and inserting ``any 10-year period''; and (B) by inserting ``25 percent of'' before ``the United States quota''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``, or consent to or acquiesce in such an allocation,'' before ``without consultations''; (B) by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''; and (C) by inserting ``Chairman and ranking minority members of'' before ``the appropriate subcommittees''. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION. Section 6(b) of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286q(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Unless Congress by law authorizes such action, neither the President nor any person or agency shall on behalf of the United States vote to allocate Special Drawing Rights under article XVIII, sections 2 and 3, of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund to a member country of the Fund, if the President of the United States has found that the government of the member country-- ``(A) has committed genocide at any time during the 10-year period ending with the date of the vote; or ``(B) has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.''. <all>

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Special Drawing Rights Oversight Act of 2021''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) The allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through the International Monetary Fund (IMF) creates unconditional liquidity for IMF member countries. (2) According to Article XVIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, allocations of SDRs ``shall seek to meet the long- term global need'' in reserve assets. (3) SDRs are allocated in proportion to the quotas of IMF members, such that the G20 alone is entitled to approximately two-thirds of a general allocation. At the same time, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has swap line arrangements with the central banks of eight G20 members, including the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England, for the purpose of providing sufficient liquidity. (4) The size of SDR allocations has expanded dramatically, rising from 9,300,000,000 SDRs in 1970-1972, to 12,100,000,000 SDRs in 1979-1981, to 204,000,000,000 SDRs in 2009, with proposals for a new, unilateral allocation that bypasses congressional authorization in an amount of approximately 450,000,000,000 SDRs. (5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. In addition, current law permits allocations in these amounts to be made in successive years that span two basic periods. (6) In the 98th Congress, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan International Recovery and Financial Stability Act, which would have prohibited new allocations of SDRs without congressional authorization. SEC. 3. STRENGTHENING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT. Section 6 of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286q) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``each basic period'' and inserting ``any 10-year period''; and (B) by inserting ``25 percent of'' before ``the United States quota''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``, or consent to or acquiesce in such an allocation,'' before ``without consultations''; (B) by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''; and (C) by inserting ``Chairman and ranking minority members of'' before ``the appropriate subcommittees''. SEC. 4. PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION. Section 6(b) of the Special Drawing Rights Act (22 U.S.C. 286q(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Unless Congress by law authorizes such action, neither the President nor any person or agency shall on behalf of the United States vote to allocate Special Drawing Rights under article XVIII, sections 2 and 3, of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund to a member country of the Fund, if the President of the United States has found that the government of the member country-- ``(A) has committed genocide at any time during the 10-year period ending with the date of the vote; or ``(B) has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.''. <all>

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. 2) According to Article XVIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, allocations of SDRs ``shall seek to meet the long- term global need'' in reserve assets. ( (4) The size of SDR allocations has expanded dramatically, rising from 9,300,000,000 SDRs in 1970-1972, to 12,100,000,000 SDRs in 1979-1981, to 204,000,000,000 SDRs in 2009, with proposals for a new, unilateral allocation that bypasses congressional authorization in an amount of approximately 450,000,000,000 SDRs. ( 5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. 286q) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``each basic period'' and inserting ``any 10-year period''; and (B) by inserting ``25 percent of'' before ``the United States quota''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``, or consent to or acquiesce in such an allocation,'' before ``without consultations''; (B) by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''; and (C) by inserting ``Chairman and ranking minority members of'' before ``the appropriate subcommittees''. PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. 5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. (6) In the 98th Congress, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan International Recovery and Financial Stability Act, which would have prohibited new allocations of SDRs without congressional authorization. STRENGTHENING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. 5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. (6) In the 98th Congress, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan International Recovery and Financial Stability Act, which would have prohibited new allocations of SDRs without congressional authorization. STRENGTHENING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. 2) According to Article XVIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, allocations of SDRs ``shall seek to meet the long- term global need'' in reserve assets. ( (4) The size of SDR allocations has expanded dramatically, rising from 9,300,000,000 SDRs in 1970-1972, to 12,100,000,000 SDRs in 1979-1981, to 204,000,000,000 SDRs in 2009, with proposals for a new, unilateral allocation that bypasses congressional authorization in an amount of approximately 450,000,000,000 SDRs. ( 5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. 286q) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``each basic period'' and inserting ``any 10-year period''; and (B) by inserting ``25 percent of'' before ``the United States quota''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``, or consent to or acquiesce in such an allocation,'' before ``without consultations''; (B) by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''; and (C) by inserting ``Chairman and ranking minority members of'' before ``the appropriate subcommittees''. PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. 5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. (6) In the 98th Congress, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan International Recovery and Financial Stability Act, which would have prohibited new allocations of SDRs without congressional authorization. STRENGTHENING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. 2) According to Article XVIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, allocations of SDRs ``shall seek to meet the long- term global need'' in reserve assets. ( (4) The size of SDR allocations has expanded dramatically, rising from 9,300,000,000 SDRs in 1970-1972, to 12,100,000,000 SDRs in 1979-1981, to 204,000,000,000 SDRs in 2009, with proposals for a new, unilateral allocation that bypasses congressional authorization in an amount of approximately 450,000,000,000 SDRs. ( 5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. 286q) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``each basic period'' and inserting ``any 10-year period''; and (B) by inserting ``25 percent of'' before ``the United States quota''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``, or consent to or acquiesce in such an allocation,'' before ``without consultations''; (B) by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''; and (C) by inserting ``Chairman and ranking minority members of'' before ``the appropriate subcommittees''. PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. 5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. (6) In the 98th Congress, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan International Recovery and Financial Stability Act, which would have prohibited new allocations of SDRs without congressional authorization. STRENGTHENING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. 2) According to Article XVIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, allocations of SDRs ``shall seek to meet the long- term global need'' in reserve assets. ( (4) The size of SDR allocations has expanded dramatically, rising from 9,300,000,000 SDRs in 1970-1972, to 12,100,000,000 SDRs in 1979-1981, to 204,000,000,000 SDRs in 2009, with proposals for a new, unilateral allocation that bypasses congressional authorization in an amount of approximately 450,000,000,000 SDRs. ( 5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. 286q) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``each basic period'' and inserting ``any 10-year period''; and (B) by inserting ``25 percent of'' before ``the United States quota''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``, or consent to or acquiesce in such an allocation,'' before ``without consultations''; (B) by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''; and (C) by inserting ``Chairman and ranking minority members of'' before ``the appropriate subcommittees''. PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. 5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. (6) In the 98th Congress, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan International Recovery and Financial Stability Act, which would have prohibited new allocations of SDRs without congressional authorization. STRENGTHENING CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT.

To amend the Special Drawing Rights Act in order to strengthen congressional oversight with respect to allocations of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund, and to prohibit such allocations for perpetrators of genocide and state sponsors of terrorism without congressional authorization, and for other purposes. 2) According to Article XVIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, allocations of SDRs ``shall seek to meet the long- term global need'' in reserve assets. ( (4) The size of SDR allocations has expanded dramatically, rising from 9,300,000,000 SDRs in 1970-1972, to 12,100,000,000 SDRs in 1979-1981, to 204,000,000,000 SDRs in 2009, with proposals for a new, unilateral allocation that bypasses congressional authorization in an amount of approximately 450,000,000,000 SDRs. ( 5) Under current law, the Secretary of the Treasury is able to bypass Congress and approve an allocation of SDRs in a manner that provides unconditional liquidity in the following approximate amounts: $41,700,000,000 to the People's Republic of China; $17,600,000,000 to the Russian Federation; $4,900,000,000 to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and $5,000,000,000 to Venezuela. 286q) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)-- (A) by striking ``each basic period'' and inserting ``any 10-year period''; and (B) by inserting ``25 percent of'' before ``the United States quota''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) by inserting ``, or consent to or acquiesce in such an allocation,'' before ``without consultations''; (B) by striking ``90'' and inserting ``180''; and (C) by inserting ``Chairman and ranking minority members of'' before ``the appropriate subcommittees''. PROHIBITION ON ALLOCATIONS FOR PERPETRATORS OF GENOCIDE AND STATE SPONSORS OF TERRORISM WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION.

S.2892

Economics and Public Finance

Stop the Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The coming Years Act This bill provides continuing appropriations to certain federal agencies to prevent a government shutdown if an appropriations bill for the agency has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins and continuing appropriations are not in effect. The bill excludes agencies within or under the legislative branch or the Executive Office of the President, which would continue to be subject to a government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations.

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop the Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The coming Years Act''. SEC. 2. AUTOMATIC CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1311. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(b)(1)(A) If an appropriation Act for a fiscal year with respect to the account for a program, project, or activity has not been enacted and continuing appropriations are not in effect during any period during such fiscal year with respect to the program, project, or activity, there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary to continue, at the rate for operations specified in subparagraph (B), the program, project, or activity if-- ``(i) the program, project, or activity is not funded under an excluded account; and ``(ii) funds were provided for the program, project, or activity during the preceding fiscal year. ``(B) The rate for operations specified in this subparagraph with respect to a program, project, or activity-- ``(i) is the rate for operations for the preceding fiscal year for the program, project, or activity-- ``(I) provided in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year; or ``(II) if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year was not enacted, provided in the law providing continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year; or ``(ii) if the corresponding appropriation bill and a law providing continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year were not enacted, is the rate for operations for the preceding fiscal year for the program, project, or activity provided under this section for such preceding fiscal year, as increased by the percentage increase, if any, in the gross domestic product for the calendar year ending during such preceding fiscal year as compared to the gross domestic product for the calendar year before such calendar year. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(d) Expenditures made for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a regular appropriation Act, or a law making continuing appropriations until the end of such fiscal year, for such program, project, or activity is enacted. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1311. Automatic continuing appropriations.''. <all>

Stop the Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The coming Years Act

A bill to provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President.

Stop the Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The coming Years Act

Sen. Warner, Mark R.

D

VA

This bill provides continuing appropriations to certain federal agencies to prevent a government shutdown if an appropriations bill for the agency has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins and continuing appropriations are not in effect. The bill excludes agencies within or under the legislative branch or the Executive Office of the President, which would continue to be subject to a government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations.

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop the Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The coming Years Act''. 2. AUTOMATIC CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1311. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(b)(1)(A) If an appropriation Act for a fiscal year with respect to the account for a program, project, or activity has not been enacted and continuing appropriations are not in effect during any period during such fiscal year with respect to the program, project, or activity, there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary to continue, at the rate for operations specified in subparagraph (B), the program, project, or activity if-- ``(i) the program, project, or activity is not funded under an excluded account; and ``(ii) funds were provided for the program, project, or activity during the preceding fiscal year. ``(B) The rate for operations specified in this subparagraph with respect to a program, project, or activity-- ``(i) is the rate for operations for the preceding fiscal year for the program, project, or activity-- ``(I) provided in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year; or ``(II) if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year was not enacted, provided in the law providing continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year; or ``(ii) if the corresponding appropriation bill and a law providing continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year were not enacted, is the rate for operations for the preceding fiscal year for the program, project, or activity provided under this section for such preceding fiscal year, as increased by the percentage increase, if any, in the gross domestic product for the calendar year ending during such preceding fiscal year as compared to the gross domestic product for the calendar year before such calendar year. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law.

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. 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 ``Stop the Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The coming Years Act''. 2. AUTOMATIC CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1311. ``(b)(1)(A) If an appropriation Act for a fiscal year with respect to the account for a program, project, or activity has not been enacted and continuing appropriations are not in effect during any period during such fiscal year with respect to the program, project, or activity, there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary to continue, at the rate for operations specified in subparagraph (B), the program, project, or activity if-- ``(i) the program, project, or activity is not funded under an excluded account; and ``(ii) funds were provided for the program, project, or activity during the preceding fiscal year. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law.

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop the Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The coming Years Act''. SEC. 2. AUTOMATIC CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1311. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(b)(1)(A) If an appropriation Act for a fiscal year with respect to the account for a program, project, or activity has not been enacted and continuing appropriations are not in effect during any period during such fiscal year with respect to the program, project, or activity, there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary to continue, at the rate for operations specified in subparagraph (B), the program, project, or activity if-- ``(i) the program, project, or activity is not funded under an excluded account; and ``(ii) funds were provided for the program, project, or activity during the preceding fiscal year. ``(B) The rate for operations specified in this subparagraph with respect to a program, project, or activity-- ``(i) is the rate for operations for the preceding fiscal year for the program, project, or activity-- ``(I) provided in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year; or ``(II) if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year was not enacted, provided in the law providing continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year; or ``(ii) if the corresponding appropriation bill and a law providing continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year were not enacted, is the rate for operations for the preceding fiscal year for the program, project, or activity provided under this section for such preceding fiscal year, as increased by the percentage increase, if any, in the gross domestic product for the calendar year ending during such preceding fiscal year as compared to the gross domestic product for the calendar year before such calendar year. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(d) Expenditures made for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a regular appropriation Act, or a law making continuing appropriations until the end of such fiscal year, for such program, project, or activity is enacted. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1311. Automatic continuing appropriations.''. <all>

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Stop the Shutdowns Transferring Unnecessary Pain and Inflicting Damage In The coming Years Act''. SEC. 2. AUTOMATIC CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1311. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(b)(1)(A) If an appropriation Act for a fiscal year with respect to the account for a program, project, or activity has not been enacted and continuing appropriations are not in effect during any period during such fiscal year with respect to the program, project, or activity, there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary to continue, at the rate for operations specified in subparagraph (B), the program, project, or activity if-- ``(i) the program, project, or activity is not funded under an excluded account; and ``(ii) funds were provided for the program, project, or activity during the preceding fiscal year. ``(B) The rate for operations specified in this subparagraph with respect to a program, project, or activity-- ``(i) is the rate for operations for the preceding fiscal year for the program, project, or activity-- ``(I) provided in the corresponding appropriation Act for such preceding fiscal year; or ``(II) if the corresponding appropriation bill for such preceding fiscal year was not enacted, provided in the law providing continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year; or ``(ii) if the corresponding appropriation bill and a law providing continuing appropriations for such preceding fiscal year were not enacted, is the rate for operations for the preceding fiscal year for the program, project, or activity provided under this section for such preceding fiscal year, as increased by the percentage increase, if any, in the gross domestic product for the calendar year ending during such preceding fiscal year as compared to the gross domestic product for the calendar year before such calendar year. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(d) Expenditures made for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization whenever a regular appropriation Act, or a law making continuing appropriations until the end of such fiscal year, for such program, project, or activity is enacted. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1311. Automatic continuing appropriations.''. <all>

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. (

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1311.

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1311.

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. (

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1311.

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. (

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1311.

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. (

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. ( b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 13 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``1311.

To provide for continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, other than for the legislative branch and the Executive Office of the President. Automatic continuing appropriations ``(a) In this section, the term `excluded account' means an appropriation account-- ``(1) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the legislative branch; or ``(2) for any agency, office, or other entity in or under the Executive Office of the President. ``(2) Appropriations and funds made available, and authority granted, for any fiscal year pursuant to this section for a program, project, or activity shall be available for the period beginning with the first day of any lapse in appropriations during such fiscal year and ending with the date on which the applicable regular appropriation bill for such fiscal year is enacted (whether or not such law provides appropriations for such program, project, or activity) or a law making continuing appropriations for the program, project, or activity is enacted, as the case may be. ``(c) An appropriation or funds made available, or authority granted, for a program, project, or activity for any fiscal year pursuant to this section shall be subject to the terms and conditions imposed with respect to the appropriation made or funds made available for the preceding fiscal year, or authority granted for such program, project, or activity under current law. ``(e) This section shall not apply to a program, project, or activity during a fiscal year if any other provision of law (other than an authorization of appropriations)-- ``(1) makes an appropriation, makes funds available, or grants authority for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period; or ``(2) specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made, no funds shall be made available, or no authority shall be granted for such program, project, or activity to continue for such period.''. (

H.R.7937

Environmental Protection

Revitalize, Enhance, and Nurture in Expanded Ways Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act or the RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act This bill authorizes grants for states and Indian tribes to carry out reclamation projects on mining sites if there is a shortfall between the actual cost of reclamation and the value of any performance bonds forfeited by coal mining operators. The bill also phases out certain cost-sharing requirements for existing grants that support the development of state and tribal programs for regulating surface mining and reclamation. Current law requires mining operators to reclaim land affected by their operations and demonstrate, through a performance bond, that they have adequate financial resources to carry out the reclamation. If the operator fails to complete the reclamation, the bond is forfeited to the state or tribal regulatory authority to cover reclamation costs.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Revitalize, Enhance, and Nurture in Expanded Ways Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act'' or the ``RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT. (a) Coal Mine Reclamation Program.--Title V of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 530. OSMRE COAL MINE RECLAMATION PROGRAM. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(b) Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall allocate grant funds based on need. ``(3) Additional criteria.--To be eligible for a grant under this section-- ``(A) a State or Indian tribe shall maintain State bonding requirements approved under section 503 that are not less stringent than the bonding requirements of such State on the date of enactment of this section; ``(B) if the Secretary determines appropriate, a State or Indian tribe shall address deficiencies in its approved alternative bonding system on permitted coal mines; ``(C) an Indian tribe shall have an approved regulatory program pursuant to this title and section 710; ``(D) a State or Indian tribe shall demonstrate-- ``(i) the use of all available legal remedies to the extent practicable to recover reclamation costs from responsible persons liable under this Act, including corporate parents, owners, and executives; ``(ii) with respect to the use of such grant funds, requirements for-- ``(I) active coal mines within its jurisdiction to reclaim surface areas as contemporaneously as practicable with surface coal mining operations pursuant to the purposes of this Act; ``(II) coal mine reclamation within its jurisdiction to be carried out according to approved reclamation plans; ``(III) compliance with the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and ``(IV) payments of wages not less than those prevailing on similar projects in the locality, for all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction, alteration, or repair work on a project assisted in whole or in part by funding made available under this section, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ``Davis-Bacon Act''); ``(iii) the aggregation of reclamation projects when practicable to improve economies of scale; and ``(iv) active facilitation of community engagement in the design and oversight of reclamation projects; and ``(E) meet such additional requirements as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(ii) For an Indian tribe applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the Indian tribe forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $385,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032 to carry out this section. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered reclamation project.--The term `covered reclamation project'-- ``(A) means a coal mine reclamation project on a site where a performance bond was forfeited and found to be insufficient; and ``(B) includes reclamation projects-- ``(i) involving lands or waters mined for coal under a permit under this Act that were subject to permit revocation and bond forfeiture pursuant to section 800.50 of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations, (or its equivalent in an approved State or Tribal program); and ``(ii) where there is a shortfall between the actual cost of reclamation, including long- term water treatment, and the value of any forfeited bonding instrument. ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. ``(e) Termination.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2032.''. (b) Grants to the States.--Section 705(a) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1295(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) The Secretary is authorized to make annual grants to any State for the purpose of assisting such State in developing, administering, and enforcing State programs under this Act. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 529 the following: ``Sec. 530. OSMRE coal mine reclamation program.''. <all>

RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes.

RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act Revitalize, Enhance, and Nurture in Expanded Ways Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act

Rep. Lamb, Conor

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This bill authorizes grants for states and Indian tribes to carry out reclamation projects on mining sites if there is a shortfall between the actual cost of reclamation and the value of any performance bonds forfeited by coal mining operators. The bill also phases out certain cost-sharing requirements for existing grants that support the development of state and tribal programs for regulating surface mining and reclamation. Current law requires mining operators to reclaim land affected by their operations and demonstrate, through a performance bond, that they have adequate financial resources to carry out the reclamation. If the operator fails to complete the reclamation, the bond is forfeited to the state or tribal regulatory authority to cover reclamation costs.

SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Revitalize, Enhance, and Nurture in Expanded Ways Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act'' or the ``RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. OSMRE COAL MINE RECLAMATION PROGRAM. ``(b) Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(3) Additional criteria.--To be eligible for a grant under this section-- ``(A) a State or Indian tribe shall maintain State bonding requirements approved under section 503 that are not less stringent than the bonding requirements of such State on the date of enactment of this section; ``(B) if the Secretary determines appropriate, a State or Indian tribe shall address deficiencies in its approved alternative bonding system on permitted coal mines; ``(C) an Indian tribe shall have an approved regulatory program pursuant to this title and section 710; ``(D) a State or Indian tribe shall demonstrate-- ``(i) the use of all available legal remedies to the extent practicable to recover reclamation costs from responsible persons liable under this Act, including corporate parents, owners, and executives; ``(ii) with respect to the use of such grant funds, requirements for-- ``(I) active coal mines within its jurisdiction to reclaim surface areas as contemporaneously as practicable with surface coal mining operations pursuant to the purposes of this Act; ``(II) coal mine reclamation within its jurisdiction to be carried out according to approved reclamation plans; ``(III) compliance with the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $385,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032 to carry out this section. ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. ``(e) Termination.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2032.''. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. 530.

SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT. 1251 et seq.) OSMRE COAL MINE RECLAMATION PROGRAM. ``(b) Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(3) Additional criteria.--To be eligible for a grant under this section-- ``(A) a State or Indian tribe shall maintain State bonding requirements approved under section 503 that are not less stringent than the bonding requirements of such State on the date of enactment of this section; ``(B) if the Secretary determines appropriate, a State or Indian tribe shall address deficiencies in its approved alternative bonding system on permitted coal mines; ``(C) an Indian tribe shall have an approved regulatory program pursuant to this title and section 710; ``(D) a State or Indian tribe shall demonstrate-- ``(i) the use of all available legal remedies to the extent practicable to recover reclamation costs from responsible persons liable under this Act, including corporate parents, owners, and executives; ``(ii) with respect to the use of such grant funds, requirements for-- ``(I) active coal mines within its jurisdiction to reclaim surface areas as contemporaneously as practicable with surface coal mining operations pursuant to the purposes of this Act; ``(II) coal mine reclamation within its jurisdiction to be carried out according to approved reclamation plans; ``(III) compliance with the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. 530.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Revitalize, Enhance, and Nurture in Expanded Ways Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act'' or the ``RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. OSMRE COAL MINE RECLAMATION PROGRAM. ``(b) Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall allocate grant funds based on need. ``(3) Additional criteria.--To be eligible for a grant under this section-- ``(A) a State or Indian tribe shall maintain State bonding requirements approved under section 503 that are not less stringent than the bonding requirements of such State on the date of enactment of this section; ``(B) if the Secretary determines appropriate, a State or Indian tribe shall address deficiencies in its approved alternative bonding system on permitted coal mines; ``(C) an Indian tribe shall have an approved regulatory program pursuant to this title and section 710; ``(D) a State or Indian tribe shall demonstrate-- ``(i) the use of all available legal remedies to the extent practicable to recover reclamation costs from responsible persons liable under this Act, including corporate parents, owners, and executives; ``(ii) with respect to the use of such grant funds, requirements for-- ``(I) active coal mines within its jurisdiction to reclaim surface areas as contemporaneously as practicable with surface coal mining operations pursuant to the purposes of this Act; ``(II) coal mine reclamation within its jurisdiction to be carried out according to approved reclamation plans; ``(III) compliance with the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. ); and ``(IV) payments of wages not less than those prevailing on similar projects in the locality, for all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction, alteration, or repair work on a project assisted in whole or in part by funding made available under this section, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ``Davis-Bacon Act''); ``(iii) the aggregation of reclamation projects when practicable to improve economies of scale; and ``(iv) active facilitation of community engagement in the design and oversight of reclamation projects; and ``(E) meet such additional requirements as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $385,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032 to carry out this section. ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. ``(e) Termination.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2032.''. 1295(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) The Secretary is authorized to make annual grants to any State for the purpose of assisting such State in developing, administering, and enforcing State programs under this Act. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 529 the following: ``Sec. 530.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Revitalize, Enhance, and Nurture in Expanded Ways Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act'' or the ``RENEW Our Abandoned Mine Lands Act''. SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE SURFACE MINING CONTROL AND RECLAMATION ACT. (a) Coal Mine Reclamation Program.--Title V of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. OSMRE COAL MINE RECLAMATION PROGRAM. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(b) Grant Program.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may award grants under this section to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(2) Priority.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall allocate grant funds based on need. ``(3) Additional criteria.--To be eligible for a grant under this section-- ``(A) a State or Indian tribe shall maintain State bonding requirements approved under section 503 that are not less stringent than the bonding requirements of such State on the date of enactment of this section; ``(B) if the Secretary determines appropriate, a State or Indian tribe shall address deficiencies in its approved alternative bonding system on permitted coal mines; ``(C) an Indian tribe shall have an approved regulatory program pursuant to this title and section 710; ``(D) a State or Indian tribe shall demonstrate-- ``(i) the use of all available legal remedies to the extent practicable to recover reclamation costs from responsible persons liable under this Act, including corporate parents, owners, and executives; ``(ii) with respect to the use of such grant funds, requirements for-- ``(I) active coal mines within its jurisdiction to reclaim surface areas as contemporaneously as practicable with surface coal mining operations pursuant to the purposes of this Act; ``(II) coal mine reclamation within its jurisdiction to be carried out according to approved reclamation plans; ``(III) compliance with the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. ); and ``(IV) payments of wages not less than those prevailing on similar projects in the locality, for all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the performance of construction, alteration, or repair work on a project assisted in whole or in part by funding made available under this section, as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ``Davis-Bacon Act''); ``(iii) the aggregation of reclamation projects when practicable to improve economies of scale; and ``(iv) active facilitation of community engagement in the design and oversight of reclamation projects; and ``(E) meet such additional requirements as the Secretary determines appropriate. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.-- ``(1) In general.--In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $385,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2032 to carry out this section. ``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Covered reclamation project.--The term `covered reclamation project'-- ``(A) means a coal mine reclamation project on a site where a performance bond was forfeited and found to be insufficient; and ``(B) includes reclamation projects-- ``(i) involving lands or waters mined for coal under a permit under this Act that were subject to permit revocation and bond forfeiture pursuant to section 800.50 of title 30, Code of Federal Regulations, (or its equivalent in an approved State or Tribal program); and ``(ii) where there is a shortfall between the actual cost of reclamation, including long- term water treatment, and the value of any forfeited bonding instrument. ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. ``(e) Termination.--The program established under subsection (a) shall terminate on September 30, 2032.''. (b) Grants to the States.--Section 705(a) of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1295(a)) is amended to read as follows: ``(a) The Secretary is authorized to make annual grants to any State for the purpose of assisting such State in developing, administering, and enforcing State programs under this Act. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. (c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 529 the following: ``Sec. 530.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, to establish a program to facilitate coal mine reclamation and award grants to certain States and Indian Tribes to carry out coal mine reclamation, and for other purposes. ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish a program-- ``(1) to help ensure the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has sufficient funds to carry out covered reclamation projects; and ``(2) to award grants to States and Indian tribes to carry out covered reclamation projects. ``(4) Application.-- ``(A) Annual requirement.--The Secretary shall require, from each State or Indian tribe applying for grant funds under this section, an application for each fiscal year. ``(B) Projected shortfall.--Each application shall include the following information: ``(i) For a State applicant, the projected annual shortfall in funding for reclamation with respect to all coal mines where the State forfeited a reclamation bond. ``(2) Administrative costs.--Of the amounts made available under this section, the Secretary may use $1,000,000 each fiscal year for the costs of administering this section. ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement. Except as provided in subsection (c)-- ``(1) through fiscal year 2022, such grants shall not exceed 80 percent of the total costs incurred during the first year, 60 percent of total costs incurred during the second year, and 50 percent of the total costs incurred during each year thereafter; ``(2) for fiscal year 2023 and 2024, such grants shall not exceed 75 percent of the total costs incurred during each year; and ``(3) for fiscal year 2025 and thereafter, such grants shall not exceed 100 percent of the total costs incurred during each year.''. ( c) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.)

S.4396

Armed Forces and National Security

Access to Healthcare for Reservists Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to study the feasibility of expanding eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to include all members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. The study must also assess potential cost effects, changes in out-of-pocket costs to beneficiaries, and effects on other federal programs. DOD must contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study. Additionally, DOD must brief Congress on the methodology and approach of the study and submit a report on the results.

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Healthcare for Reservists Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. (a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility, potential cost effects to the budget of the Department of Defense, changes in out-of-pocket costs to beneficiaries, and effects on other Federal programs of expanding eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to include all members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (b) Specifications.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include an assessment of the following: (1) Cost-shifting to the Department of Defense to support the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program from-- (A) health benefit plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; (B) employer-sponsored health insurance; (C) private health insurance; (D) insurance under a State health care exchange; and (E) the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (2) New costs for the Department of Defense to enroll in TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who were previously uninsured. (3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (4) Anticipated cost-savings or cost-avoidance of the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program with regard to increased training days performed in support of mass medical events during battle assemblies of the reserve components, including an assessment of the impact of such expansion on-- (A) medical readiness; (B) overall deployability rates; (C) deployability timelines; (D) fallout rates at mobilization sites; (E) cross-leveling of members of the reserve components to backfill medical fallouts at mobilization sites; and (F) any other readiness metrics affected by such expansion. (5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. (6) Any changes to out-of-pocket costs for such members and their dependents resulting from such expansion. (7) Anticipated cost-savings or cost-avoidance in contracts that implement the Reserve Health Readiness Program of the Department of Defense. (c) Determination of Cost Effects.--In studying the potential cost effects to the budget of the Department of Defense under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall study the cost effects for the following scenarios of expanded eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program: (1) Premium free for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (2) Premium free for such members and subsidized premiums for such dependents and non-dependent children. (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and non-dependent children. (d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--The Secretary shall contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study required under subsection (a). (e) Briefing; Report.-- (1) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study required under subsection (a). (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study required under subsection (a). (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) TRICARE dental program.--The term ``TRICARE dental program'' means dental benefits under section 1076a of title 10, United States Code. (2) TRICARE reserve select.--The term ``TRICARE Reserve Select'' means health benefits under section 1076d of such title. <all>

Access to Healthcare for Reservists Act

A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents

Access to Healthcare for Reservists Act

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy

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This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to study the feasibility of expanding eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to include all members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. The study must also assess potential cost effects, changes in out-of-pocket costs to beneficiaries, and effects on other federal programs. DOD must contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study. Additionally, DOD must brief Congress on the methodology and approach of the study and submit a report on the results.

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Healthcare for Reservists Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. (b) Specifications.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include an assessment of the following: (1) Cost-shifting to the Department of Defense to support the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program from-- (A) health benefit plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; (B) employer-sponsored health insurance; (C) private health insurance; (D) insurance under a State health care exchange; and (E) the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (4) Anticipated cost-savings or cost-avoidance of the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program with regard to increased training days performed in support of mass medical events during battle assemblies of the reserve components, including an assessment of the impact of such expansion on-- (A) medical readiness; (B) overall deployability rates; (C) deployability timelines; (D) fallout rates at mobilization sites; (E) cross-leveling of members of the reserve components to backfill medical fallouts at mobilization sites; and (F) any other readiness metrics affected by such expansion. (5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. (6) Any changes to out-of-pocket costs for such members and their dependents resulting from such expansion. (7) Anticipated cost-savings or cost-avoidance in contracts that implement the Reserve Health Readiness Program of the Department of Defense. (c) Determination of Cost Effects.--In studying the potential cost effects to the budget of the Department of Defense under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall study the cost effects for the following scenarios of expanded eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program: (1) Premium free for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and non-dependent children. (d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--The Secretary shall contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study required under subsection (a). (e) Briefing; Report.-- (1) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study required under subsection (a).

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. SEC. 2. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. 1396 et seq.). (4) Anticipated cost-savings or cost-avoidance of the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program with regard to increased training days performed in support of mass medical events during battle assemblies of the reserve components, including an assessment of the impact of such expansion on-- (A) medical readiness; (B) overall deployability rates; (C) deployability timelines; (D) fallout rates at mobilization sites; (E) cross-leveling of members of the reserve components to backfill medical fallouts at mobilization sites; and (F) any other readiness metrics affected by such expansion. (5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. (7) Anticipated cost-savings or cost-avoidance in contracts that implement the Reserve Health Readiness Program of the Department of Defense. (c) Determination of Cost Effects.--In studying the potential cost effects to the budget of the Department of Defense under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall study the cost effects for the following scenarios of expanded eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program: (1) Premium free for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and non-dependent children. (d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--The Secretary shall contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study required under subsection (a). (e) Briefing; Report.-- (1) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study required under subsection (a).

Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Healthcare for Reservists Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. (a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility, potential cost effects to the budget of the Department of Defense, changes in out-of-pocket costs to beneficiaries, and effects on other Federal programs of expanding eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to include all members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (b) Specifications.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include an assessment of the following: (1) Cost-shifting to the Department of Defense to support the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program from-- (A) health benefit plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; (B) employer-sponsored health insurance; (C) private health insurance; (D) insurance under a State health care exchange; and (E) the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (2) New costs for the Department of Defense to enroll in TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who were previously uninsured. (3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (4) Anticipated cost-savings or cost-avoidance of the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program with regard to increased training days performed in support of mass medical events during battle assemblies of the reserve components, including an assessment of the impact of such expansion on-- (A) medical readiness; (B) overall deployability rates; (C) deployability timelines; (D) fallout rates at mobilization sites; (E) cross-leveling of members of the reserve components to backfill medical fallouts at mobilization sites; and (F) any other readiness metrics affected by such expansion. (5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. (6) Any changes to out-of-pocket costs for such members and their dependents resulting from such expansion. (7) Anticipated cost-savings or cost-avoidance in contracts that implement the Reserve Health Readiness Program of the Department of Defense. (c) Determination of Cost Effects.--In studying the potential cost effects to the budget of the Department of Defense under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall study the cost effects for the following scenarios of expanded eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program: (1) Premium free for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and non-dependent children. (d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--The Secretary shall contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study required under subsection (a). (e) Briefing; Report.-- (1) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study required under subsection (a). (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study required under subsection (a). (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) TRICARE dental program.--The term ``TRICARE dental program'' means dental benefits under section 1076a of title 10, United States Code. (2) TRICARE reserve select.--The term ``TRICARE Reserve Select'' means health benefits under section 1076d of such title.

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. Be it enacted by the Senate 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 Healthcare for Reservists Act''. SEC. 2. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. (a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility, potential cost effects to the budget of the Department of Defense, changes in out-of-pocket costs to beneficiaries, and effects on other Federal programs of expanding eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to include all members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (b) Specifications.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include an assessment of the following: (1) Cost-shifting to the Department of Defense to support the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program from-- (A) health benefit plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; (B) employer-sponsored health insurance; (C) private health insurance; (D) insurance under a State health care exchange; and (E) the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). (2) New costs for the Department of Defense to enroll in TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces who were previously uninsured. (3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (4) Anticipated cost-savings or cost-avoidance of the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program with regard to increased training days performed in support of mass medical events during battle assemblies of the reserve components, including an assessment of the impact of such expansion on-- (A) medical readiness; (B) overall deployability rates; (C) deployability timelines; (D) fallout rates at mobilization sites; (E) cross-leveling of members of the reserve components to backfill medical fallouts at mobilization sites; and (F) any other readiness metrics affected by such expansion. (5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. (6) Any changes to out-of-pocket costs for such members and their dependents resulting from such expansion. (7) Anticipated cost-savings or cost-avoidance in contracts that implement the Reserve Health Readiness Program of the Department of Defense. (c) Determination of Cost Effects.--In studying the potential cost effects to the budget of the Department of Defense under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall study the cost effects for the following scenarios of expanded eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program: (1) Premium free for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. (2) Premium free for such members and subsidized premiums for such dependents and non-dependent children. (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and non-dependent children. (d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--The Secretary shall contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study required under subsection (a). (e) Briefing; Report.-- (1) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study required under subsection (a). (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study required under subsection (a). (f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) TRICARE dental program.--The term ``TRICARE dental program'' means dental benefits under section 1076a of title 10, United States Code. (2) TRICARE reserve select.--The term ``TRICARE Reserve Select'' means health benefits under section 1076d of such title. <all>

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. ( (b) Specifications.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include an assessment of the following: (1) Cost-shifting to the Department of Defense to support the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program from-- (A) health benefit plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; (B) employer-sponsored health insurance; (C) private health insurance; (D) insurance under a State health care exchange; and (E) the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). ( 3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. 5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. ( 6) Any changes to out-of-pocket costs for such members and their dependents resulting from such expansion. ( (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and non-dependent children. ( e) Briefing; Report.-- (1) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study required under subsection (a). (

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. 3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. 5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. ( d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--The Secretary shall contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study required under subsection (a). ( (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study required under subsection (a). ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) TRICARE dental program.--The term ``TRICARE dental program'' means dental benefits under section 1076a of title 10, United States Code. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. 3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. 5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. ( d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--The Secretary shall contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study required under subsection (a). ( (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study required under subsection (a). ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) TRICARE dental program.--The term ``TRICARE dental program'' means dental benefits under section 1076a of title 10, United States Code. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. ( (b) Specifications.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include an assessment of the following: (1) Cost-shifting to the Department of Defense to support the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program from-- (A) health benefit plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; (B) employer-sponsored health insurance; (C) private health insurance; (D) insurance under a State health care exchange; and (E) the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). ( 3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. 5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. ( 6) Any changes to out-of-pocket costs for such members and their dependents resulting from such expansion. ( (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and non-dependent children. ( e) Briefing; Report.-- (1) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study required under subsection (a). (

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. 3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. 5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. ( d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--The Secretary shall contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study required under subsection (a). ( (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study required under subsection (a). ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) TRICARE dental program.--The term ``TRICARE dental program'' means dental benefits under section 1076a of title 10, United States Code. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. ( (b) Specifications.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include an assessment of the following: (1) Cost-shifting to the Department of Defense to support the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program from-- (A) health benefit plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; (B) employer-sponsored health insurance; (C) private health insurance; (D) insurance under a State health care exchange; and (E) the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). ( 3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. 5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. ( 6) Any changes to out-of-pocket costs for such members and their dependents resulting from such expansion. ( (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and non-dependent children. ( e) Briefing; Report.-- (1) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study required under subsection (a). (

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. 3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. 5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. ( d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--The Secretary shall contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study required under subsection (a). ( (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study required under subsection (a). ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) TRICARE dental program.--The term ``TRICARE dental program'' means dental benefits under section 1076a of title 10, United States Code. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. ( (b) Specifications.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include an assessment of the following: (1) Cost-shifting to the Department of Defense to support the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program from-- (A) health benefit plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; (B) employer-sponsored health insurance; (C) private health insurance; (D) insurance under a State health care exchange; and (E) the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). ( 3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. 5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. ( 6) Any changes to out-of-pocket costs for such members and their dependents resulting from such expansion. ( (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and non-dependent children. ( e) Briefing; Report.-- (1) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study required under subsection (a). (

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. 3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. 5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. ( d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development Center.--The Secretary shall contract with a federally funded research and development center that is qualified and appropriate to conduct the study required under subsection (a). ( (2) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study required under subsection (a). ( f) Definitions.--In this section: (1) TRICARE dental program.--The term ``TRICARE dental program'' means dental benefits under section 1076a of title 10, United States Code. (

To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS. ( (b) Specifications.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include an assessment of the following: (1) Cost-shifting to the Department of Defense to support the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program from-- (A) health benefit plans under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code; (B) employer-sponsored health insurance; (C) private health insurance; (D) insurance under a State health care exchange; and (E) the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.). ( 3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the age of 26. 5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and retention of members of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed Forces. ( 6) Any changes to out-of-pocket costs for such members and their dependents resulting from such expansion. ( (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and non-dependent children. ( e) Briefing; Report.-- (1) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of the study required under subsection (a). (

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This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain, and the Architect of the Capitol to permanently install in the U.S. Capitol or on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born in 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in a low-income, working-class neighborhood. (2) Ginsburg graduated from Cornell University in 1954, finishing first in her class. (3) Ginsburg enrolled at Harvard Law School in 1956, entering into a class of 552 men and only 8 other women. (4) As a law student, Ginsburg became the first female member of the prestigious legal journal, the Harvard Law Review. She also cared for her husband, Martin Ginsburg, who had been diagnosed with cancer, and their young daughter. (5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. (6) Ginsburg taught at Rutgers University Law School from 1963 to 1972 and at Columbia Law School from 1972 to 1980, where she became the school's first female tenured professor. (7) During the 1970s, Ginsburg served as the director of the Women's Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union. In this position, she led the fight against gender discrimination and successfully argued 6 landmark cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (in this section referred to as the ``Supreme Court''). (8) Ginsburg won 5 cases on gender discrimination before the Supreme Court, including the case Weinberger v. Wiesenfeld, which involved a portion of the Social Security Act that favored women over men, because the Act granted certain benefits to widows, but not widowers. (9) In 1980, President Jimmy Carter appointed Ginsburg to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. (10) In 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed Ginsburg to the Supreme Court to fill the seat vacated by Associate Justice Byron White. (11) On August 3, 1993, the Senate confirmed Ginsburg's nomination to the Supreme Court by a 96 to 3 vote. (12) Ginsburg became the second female justice to serve on the Supreme Court as well as the first Jewish female justice to serve on the Supreme Court. (13) As a justice, Ginsburg presented a strong voice in favor of gender equality, voting rights, the rights of workers, and the separation of church and state. (14) In 1996, Ginsburg wrote the Supreme Court's landmark decision in United States v. Virginia, which held that the State-supported Virginia Military Institute could not refuse to admit women. (15) Despite her reputation for restrained writing, Ginsburg gathered considerable attention for her dissenting opinion in Bush v. Gore by subtly concluding her decision with the words, ``I dissent'', a significant departure from the traditional ``respectfully dissent''. (16) Ginsburg famously dissented in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where the plaintiff, a female worker being paid significantly less than males with her same qualifications, sued under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.), but was denied relief under a statute of limitation issue. Ginsburg broke with tradition and wrote a highly colloquial version of her dissent to read from the bench. In her dissent, she also called for Congress to undo this improper interpretation of the law. (17) Ginsburg's impactful dissent in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. led to the successful passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-2; 123 Stat. 5), which was the first piece of legislation signed by President Barack Obama. (18) In 2013, when the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder to gut the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), Ginsburg wrote, ``Throwing out preclearance when it has worked and is continuing to work to stop discriminatory changes is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.''. (19) Until the 2018 term, Ginsburg had not missed a day of oral arguments, not even when she was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, after surgery for colon cancer, or the day after her husband passed away in 2010. SEC. 2. MONUMENT HONORING JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG. (a) Obtaining of Monument.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and in consultation with the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate, consistent with applicable law. (2) Consideration.--In selecting an artist to make the monument obtained under paragraph (1), the Joint Committee on the Library shall make the announcement available to and consider artists from underrepresented demographic groups. (b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended. <all>

A bill to obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

A bill to obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Official Titles - Senate Official Title as Introduced A bill to obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy

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This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain, and the Architect of the Capitol to permanently install in the U.S. Capitol or on the U.S. Capitol Grounds, a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (3) Ginsburg enrolled at Harvard Law School in 1956, entering into a class of 552 men and only 8 other women. (5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. (6) Ginsburg taught at Rutgers University Law School from 1963 to 1972 and at Columbia Law School from 1972 to 1980, where she became the school's first female tenured professor. (7) During the 1970s, Ginsburg served as the director of the Women's Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union. In this position, she led the fight against gender discrimination and successfully argued 6 landmark cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (in this section referred to as the ``Supreme Court''). (10) In 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed Ginsburg to the Supreme Court to fill the seat vacated by Associate Justice Byron White. (15) Despite her reputation for restrained writing, Ginsburg gathered considerable attention for her dissenting opinion in Bush v. Gore by subtly concluding her decision with the words, ``I dissent'', a significant departure from the traditional ``respectfully dissent''. (16) Ginsburg famously dissented in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where the plaintiff, a female worker being paid significantly less than males with her same qualifications, sued under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. ), but was denied relief under a statute of limitation issue. Ginsburg broke with tradition and wrote a highly colloquial version of her dissent to read from the bench. In her dissent, she also called for Congress to undo this improper interpretation of the law. 5), which was the first piece of legislation signed by President Barack Obama. ), Ginsburg wrote, ``Throwing out preclearance when it has worked and is continuing to work to stop discriminatory changes is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.''. (19) Until the 2018 term, Ginsburg had not missed a day of oral arguments, not even when she was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, after surgery for colon cancer, or the day after her husband passed away in 2010. SEC. 2. MONUMENT HONORING JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG. (2) Consideration.--In selecting an artist to make the monument obtained under paragraph (1), the Joint Committee on the Library shall make the announcement available to and consider artists from underrepresented demographic groups. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended.

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. (3) Ginsburg enrolled at Harvard Law School in 1956, entering into a class of 552 men and only 8 other women. (5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. In this position, she led the fight against gender discrimination and successfully argued 6 landmark cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (in this section referred to as the ``Supreme Court''). (15) Despite her reputation for restrained writing, Ginsburg gathered considerable attention for her dissenting opinion in Bush v. Gore by subtly concluding her decision with the words, ``I dissent'', a significant departure from the traditional ``respectfully dissent''. (16) Ginsburg famously dissented in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where the plaintiff, a female worker being paid significantly less than males with her same qualifications, sued under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. ), but was denied relief under a statute of limitation issue. In her dissent, she also called for Congress to undo this improper interpretation of the law. 5), which was the first piece of legislation signed by President Barack Obama. ), Ginsburg wrote, ``Throwing out preclearance when it has worked and is continuing to work to stop discriminatory changes is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.''. (19) Until the 2018 term, Ginsburg had not missed a day of oral arguments, not even when she was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, after surgery for colon cancer, or the day after her husband passed away in 2010. SEC. 2. MONUMENT HONORING JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG. (2) Consideration.--In selecting an artist to make the monument obtained under paragraph (1), the Joint Committee on the Library shall make the announcement available to and consider artists from underrepresented demographic groups. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended.

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born in 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in a low-income, working-class neighborhood. (3) Ginsburg enrolled at Harvard Law School in 1956, entering into a class of 552 men and only 8 other women. She also cared for her husband, Martin Ginsburg, who had been diagnosed with cancer, and their young daughter. (5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. (6) Ginsburg taught at Rutgers University Law School from 1963 to 1972 and at Columbia Law School from 1972 to 1980, where she became the school's first female tenured professor. (7) During the 1970s, Ginsburg served as the director of the Women's Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union. In this position, she led the fight against gender discrimination and successfully argued 6 landmark cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (in this section referred to as the ``Supreme Court''). (8) Ginsburg won 5 cases on gender discrimination before the Supreme Court, including the case Weinberger v. Wiesenfeld, which involved a portion of the Social Security Act that favored women over men, because the Act granted certain benefits to widows, but not widowers. (10) In 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed Ginsburg to the Supreme Court to fill the seat vacated by Associate Justice Byron White. (11) On August 3, 1993, the Senate confirmed Ginsburg's nomination to the Supreme Court by a 96 to 3 vote. (12) Ginsburg became the second female justice to serve on the Supreme Court as well as the first Jewish female justice to serve on the Supreme Court. (13) As a justice, Ginsburg presented a strong voice in favor of gender equality, voting rights, the rights of workers, and the separation of church and state. (14) In 1996, Ginsburg wrote the Supreme Court's landmark decision in United States v. Virginia, which held that the State-supported Virginia Military Institute could not refuse to admit women. (15) Despite her reputation for restrained writing, Ginsburg gathered considerable attention for her dissenting opinion in Bush v. Gore by subtly concluding her decision with the words, ``I dissent'', a significant departure from the traditional ``respectfully dissent''. (16) Ginsburg famously dissented in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where the plaintiff, a female worker being paid significantly less than males with her same qualifications, sued under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. ), but was denied relief under a statute of limitation issue. Ginsburg broke with tradition and wrote a highly colloquial version of her dissent to read from the bench. In her dissent, she also called for Congress to undo this improper interpretation of the law. (17) Ginsburg's impactful dissent in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. led to the successful passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-2; 123 Stat. 5), which was the first piece of legislation signed by President Barack Obama. (18) In 2013, when the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder to gut the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. ), Ginsburg wrote, ``Throwing out preclearance when it has worked and is continuing to work to stop discriminatory changes is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.''. (19) Until the 2018 term, Ginsburg had not missed a day of oral arguments, not even when she was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, after surgery for colon cancer, or the day after her husband passed away in 2010. SEC. 2. MONUMENT HONORING JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG. (2) Consideration.--In selecting an artist to make the monument obtained under paragraph (1), the Joint Committee on the Library shall make the announcement available to and consider artists from underrepresented demographic groups. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended.

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born in 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up in a low-income, working-class neighborhood. (2) Ginsburg graduated from Cornell University in 1954, finishing first in her class. (3) Ginsburg enrolled at Harvard Law School in 1956, entering into a class of 552 men and only 8 other women. (4) As a law student, Ginsburg became the first female member of the prestigious legal journal, the Harvard Law Review. She also cared for her husband, Martin Ginsburg, who had been diagnosed with cancer, and their young daughter. (5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. (6) Ginsburg taught at Rutgers University Law School from 1963 to 1972 and at Columbia Law School from 1972 to 1980, where she became the school's first female tenured professor. (7) During the 1970s, Ginsburg served as the director of the Women's Rights Project of the American Civil Liberties Union. In this position, she led the fight against gender discrimination and successfully argued 6 landmark cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (in this section referred to as the ``Supreme Court''). (8) Ginsburg won 5 cases on gender discrimination before the Supreme Court, including the case Weinberger v. Wiesenfeld, which involved a portion of the Social Security Act that favored women over men, because the Act granted certain benefits to widows, but not widowers. (9) In 1980, President Jimmy Carter appointed Ginsburg to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. (10) In 1993, President Bill Clinton appointed Ginsburg to the Supreme Court to fill the seat vacated by Associate Justice Byron White. (11) On August 3, 1993, the Senate confirmed Ginsburg's nomination to the Supreme Court by a 96 to 3 vote. (12) Ginsburg became the second female justice to serve on the Supreme Court as well as the first Jewish female justice to serve on the Supreme Court. (13) As a justice, Ginsburg presented a strong voice in favor of gender equality, voting rights, the rights of workers, and the separation of church and state. (14) In 1996, Ginsburg wrote the Supreme Court's landmark decision in United States v. Virginia, which held that the State-supported Virginia Military Institute could not refuse to admit women. (15) Despite her reputation for restrained writing, Ginsburg gathered considerable attention for her dissenting opinion in Bush v. Gore by subtly concluding her decision with the words, ``I dissent'', a significant departure from the traditional ``respectfully dissent''. (16) Ginsburg famously dissented in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where the plaintiff, a female worker being paid significantly less than males with her same qualifications, sued under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.), but was denied relief under a statute of limitation issue. Ginsburg broke with tradition and wrote a highly colloquial version of her dissent to read from the bench. In her dissent, she also called for Congress to undo this improper interpretation of the law. (17) Ginsburg's impactful dissent in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. led to the successful passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-2; 123 Stat. 5), which was the first piece of legislation signed by President Barack Obama. (18) In 2013, when the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder to gut the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.), Ginsburg wrote, ``Throwing out preclearance when it has worked and is continuing to work to stop discriminatory changes is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.''. (19) Until the 2018 term, Ginsburg had not missed a day of oral arguments, not even when she was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, after surgery for colon cancer, or the day after her husband passed away in 2010. SEC. 2. MONUMENT HONORING JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG. (a) Obtaining of Monument.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and in consultation with the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate, consistent with applicable law. (2) Consideration.--In selecting an artist to make the monument obtained under paragraph (1), the Joint Committee on the Library shall make the announcement available to and consider artists from underrepresented demographic groups. (b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this Act. Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain available until expended. <all>

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. ( In this position, she led the fight against gender discrimination and successfully argued 6 landmark cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (in this section referred to as the ``Supreme Court''). ( 11) On August 3, 1993, the Senate confirmed Ginsburg's nomination to the Supreme Court by a 96 to 3 vote. ( (15) Despite her reputation for restrained writing, Ginsburg gathered considerable attention for her dissenting opinion in Bush v. Gore by subtly concluding her decision with the words, ``I dissent'', a significant departure from the traditional ``respectfully dissent''. ( 18) In 2013, when the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder to gut the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq. ), (19) Until the 2018 term, Ginsburg had not missed a day of oral arguments, not even when she was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, after surgery for colon cancer, or the day after her husband passed away in 2010. b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. ( 9) In 1980, President Jimmy Carter appointed Ginsburg to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. ( (12) Ginsburg became the second female justice to serve on the Supreme Court as well as the first Jewish female justice to serve on the Supreme Court. ( 16) Ginsburg famously dissented in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where the plaintiff, a female worker being paid significantly less than males with her same qualifications, sued under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. ), In her dissent, she also called for Congress to undo this improper interpretation of the law. ( (a) Obtaining of Monument.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and in consultation with the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate, consistent with applicable law. ( b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. ( 9) In 1980, President Jimmy Carter appointed Ginsburg to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. ( (12) Ginsburg became the second female justice to serve on the Supreme Court as well as the first Jewish female justice to serve on the Supreme Court. ( 16) Ginsburg famously dissented in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where the plaintiff, a female worker being paid significantly less than males with her same qualifications, sued under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. ), In her dissent, she also called for Congress to undo this improper interpretation of the law. ( (a) Obtaining of Monument.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and in consultation with the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate, consistent with applicable law. ( b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. ( In this position, she led the fight against gender discrimination and successfully argued 6 landmark cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (in this section referred to as the ``Supreme Court''). ( 11) On August 3, 1993, the Senate confirmed Ginsburg's nomination to the Supreme Court by a 96 to 3 vote. ( (15) Despite her reputation for restrained writing, Ginsburg gathered considerable attention for her dissenting opinion in Bush v. Gore by subtly concluding her decision with the words, ``I dissent'', a significant departure from the traditional ``respectfully dissent''. ( 18) In 2013, when the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder to gut the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq. ), (19) Until the 2018 term, Ginsburg had not missed a day of oral arguments, not even when she was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, after surgery for colon cancer, or the day after her husband passed away in 2010. b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. ( 9) In 1980, President Jimmy Carter appointed Ginsburg to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. ( (12) Ginsburg became the second female justice to serve on the Supreme Court as well as the first Jewish female justice to serve on the Supreme Court. ( 16) Ginsburg famously dissented in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where the plaintiff, a female worker being paid significantly less than males with her same qualifications, sued under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. ), In her dissent, she also called for Congress to undo this improper interpretation of the law. ( (a) Obtaining of Monument.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and in consultation with the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate, consistent with applicable law. ( b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. ( In this position, she led the fight against gender discrimination and successfully argued 6 landmark cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (in this section referred to as the ``Supreme Court''). ( 11) On August 3, 1993, the Senate confirmed Ginsburg's nomination to the Supreme Court by a 96 to 3 vote. ( (15) Despite her reputation for restrained writing, Ginsburg gathered considerable attention for her dissenting opinion in Bush v. Gore by subtly concluding her decision with the words, ``I dissent'', a significant departure from the traditional ``respectfully dissent''. ( 18) In 2013, when the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder to gut the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq. ), (19) Until the 2018 term, Ginsburg had not missed a day of oral arguments, not even when she was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, after surgery for colon cancer, or the day after her husband passed away in 2010. b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. ( 9) In 1980, President Jimmy Carter appointed Ginsburg to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. ( (12) Ginsburg became the second female justice to serve on the Supreme Court as well as the first Jewish female justice to serve on the Supreme Court. ( 16) Ginsburg famously dissented in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where the plaintiff, a female worker being paid significantly less than males with her same qualifications, sued under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. ), In her dissent, she also called for Congress to undo this improper interpretation of the law. ( (a) Obtaining of Monument.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and in consultation with the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate, consistent with applicable law. ( b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. ( In this position, she led the fight against gender discrimination and successfully argued 6 landmark cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (in this section referred to as the ``Supreme Court''). ( 11) On August 3, 1993, the Senate confirmed Ginsburg's nomination to the Supreme Court by a 96 to 3 vote. ( (15) Despite her reputation for restrained writing, Ginsburg gathered considerable attention for her dissenting opinion in Bush v. Gore by subtly concluding her decision with the words, ``I dissent'', a significant departure from the traditional ``respectfully dissent''. ( 18) In 2013, when the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder to gut the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq. ), (19) Until the 2018 term, Ginsburg had not missed a day of oral arguments, not even when she was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, after surgery for colon cancer, or the day after her husband passed away in 2010. b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. ( 9) In 1980, President Jimmy Carter appointed Ginsburg to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. ( (12) Ginsburg became the second female justice to serve on the Supreme Court as well as the first Jewish female justice to serve on the Supreme Court. ( 16) Ginsburg famously dissented in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where the plaintiff, a female worker being paid significantly less than males with her same qualifications, sued under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq. ), In her dissent, she also called for Congress to undo this improper interpretation of the law. ( (a) Obtaining of Monument.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, and in consultation with the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Joint Committee on the Library shall enter into an agreement to obtain a monument honoring Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg under such terms and conditions as the Joint Committee considers appropriate, consistent with applicable law. ( b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (

To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a monument to honor Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 5) Ginsburg finished her legal education at Columbia Law School, where she graduated first in her class in 1959. ( In this position, she led the fight against gender discrimination and successfully argued 6 landmark cases before the Supreme Court of the United States (in this section referred to as the ``Supreme Court''). ( 11) On August 3, 1993, the Senate confirmed Ginsburg's nomination to the Supreme Court by a 96 to 3 vote. ( (15) Despite her reputation for restrained writing, Ginsburg gathered considerable attention for her dissenting opinion in Bush v. Gore by subtly concluding her decision with the words, ``I dissent'', a significant departure from the traditional ``respectfully dissent''. ( 18) In 2013, when the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder to gut the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq. ), (19) Until the 2018 term, Ginsburg had not missed a day of oral arguments, not even when she was undergoing chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer, after surgery for colon cancer, or the day after her husband passed away in 2010. b) Installation.--The Architect of the Capitol, under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, shall permanently install the monument obtained under subsection (a) in a prominent location in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds, as described in section 5102 of title 40, United States Code. (

H.R.6434

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Japanese American World War II History Network Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish the Japanese American World War II History Network within the National Park Service. In carrying out the network, Interior shall

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network Act''. SEC. 2. JAPANESE AMERICAN WORLD WAR II HISTORY NETWORK. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish, within the National Park Service, a program to be known as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network'' (hereinafter referred to as the ``Network''). (b) Duties of Secretary.--In carrying out the Network, the Secretary shall-- (1) review studies and reports to complement and not duplicate studies of Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during World War II, including studies related to relocation centers and confinement sites, that are underway or completed; (2) produce and disseminate appropriate educational materials, such as handbooks, maps, interpretive guides, or electronic information relating to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (3) enter into appropriate cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding to provide technical assistance under subsection (c); and (4)(A) create and adopt an official, uniform symbol or device for the Network; and (B) issue regulations for the use of the symbol or device adopted under subparagraph (A). (c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. (2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. (3) Other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to Japanese American World War II history and the experiences of Japanese Americans during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. SEC. 3. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING. To achieve the purposes of this Act and to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network described in section 2(c) with units of the National Park System and programs of the National Park Service, including the Japanese American Confinement Sites Program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with, and provide technical assistance to the heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, Tribes, regional governmental bodies, and private entities. SEC. 4. SUNSET. The authority of the Secretary under this Act shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Calendar No. 514 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6434 [Report No. 117-172] _______________________________________________________________________

Japanese American World War II History Network Act

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes.

Japanese American World War II History Network Act Japanese American World War II History Network Act Japanese American World War II History Network Act Japanese American World War II History Network Act

Rep. Obernolte, Jay

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CA

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to establish the Japanese American World War II History Network within the National Park Service. In carrying out the network, Interior shall

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. JAPANESE AMERICAN WORLD WAR II HISTORY NETWORK. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish, within the National Park Service, a program to be known as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network'' (hereinafter referred to as the ``Network''). (b) Duties of Secretary.--In carrying out the Network, the Secretary shall-- (1) review studies and reports to complement and not duplicate studies of Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during World War II, including studies related to relocation centers and confinement sites, that are underway or completed; (2) produce and disseminate appropriate educational materials, such as handbooks, maps, interpretive guides, or electronic information relating to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (3) enter into appropriate cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding to provide technical assistance under subsection (c); and (4)(A) create and adopt an official, uniform symbol or device for the Network; and (B) issue regulations for the use of the symbol or device adopted under subparagraph (A). (c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. (2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. 3. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING. To achieve the purposes of this Act and to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network described in section 2(c) with units of the National Park System and programs of the National Park Service, including the Japanese American Confinement Sites Program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with, and provide technical assistance to the heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, Tribes, regional governmental bodies, and private entities. SEC. 4. SUNSET. The authority of the Secretary under this Act shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Calendar No. 514 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6434 [Report No. 117-172] _______________________________________________________________________

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 2. JAPANESE AMERICAN WORLD WAR II HISTORY NETWORK. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish, within the National Park Service, a program to be known as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network'' (hereinafter referred to as the ``Network''). (c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. 3. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING. To achieve the purposes of this Act and to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network described in section 2(c) with units of the National Park System and programs of the National Park Service, including the Japanese American Confinement Sites Program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with, and provide technical assistance to the heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, Tribes, regional governmental bodies, and private entities. SEC. 4. SUNSET. The authority of the Secretary under this Act shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Calendar No. 514 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6434 [Report No. 117-172] _______________________________________________________________________

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network Act''. SEC. 2. JAPANESE AMERICAN WORLD WAR II HISTORY NETWORK. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish, within the National Park Service, a program to be known as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network'' (hereinafter referred to as the ``Network''). (b) Duties of Secretary.--In carrying out the Network, the Secretary shall-- (1) review studies and reports to complement and not duplicate studies of Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during World War II, including studies related to relocation centers and confinement sites, that are underway or completed; (2) produce and disseminate appropriate educational materials, such as handbooks, maps, interpretive guides, or electronic information relating to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (3) enter into appropriate cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding to provide technical assistance under subsection (c); and (4)(A) create and adopt an official, uniform symbol or device for the Network; and (B) issue regulations for the use of the symbol or device adopted under subparagraph (A). (c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. (2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. (3) Other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to Japanese American World War II history and the experiences of Japanese Americans during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. SEC. 3. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING. To achieve the purposes of this Act and to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network described in section 2(c) with units of the National Park System and programs of the National Park Service, including the Japanese American Confinement Sites Program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with, and provide technical assistance to the heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, Tribes, regional governmental bodies, and private entities. SEC. 4. SUNSET. The authority of the Secretary under this Act shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Calendar No. 514 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6434 [Report No. 117-172] _______________________________________________________________________

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network Act''. SEC. 2. JAPANESE AMERICAN WORLD WAR II HISTORY NETWORK. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the ``Secretary'') shall establish, within the National Park Service, a program to be known as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network'' (hereinafter referred to as the ``Network''). (b) Duties of Secretary.--In carrying out the Network, the Secretary shall-- (1) review studies and reports to complement and not duplicate studies of Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during World War II, including studies related to relocation centers and confinement sites, that are underway or completed; (2) produce and disseminate appropriate educational materials, such as handbooks, maps, interpretive guides, or electronic information relating to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (3) enter into appropriate cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding to provide technical assistance under subsection (c); and (4)(A) create and adopt an official, uniform symbol or device for the Network; and (B) issue regulations for the use of the symbol or device adopted under subparagraph (A). (c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. (2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. (3) Other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to Japanese American World War II history and the experiences of Japanese Americans during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. SEC. 3. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS AND MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING. To achieve the purposes of this Act and to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network described in section 2(c) with units of the National Park System and programs of the National Park Service, including the Japanese American Confinement Sites Program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with, and provide technical assistance to the heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, Tribes, regional governmental bodies, and private entities. SEC. 4. SUNSET. The authority of the Secretary under this Act shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act. Calendar No. 514 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6434 [Report No. 117-172] _______________________________________________________________________

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network Act''. (c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. ( 2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. ( To achieve the purposes of this Act and to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network described in section 2(c) with units of the National Park System and programs of the National Park Service, including the Japanese American Confinement Sites Program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with, and provide technical assistance to the heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, Tribes, regional governmental bodies, and private entities. The authority of the Secretary under this Act shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. (2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. ( 3) Other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to Japanese American World War II history and the experiences of Japanese Americans during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. (2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. ( 3) Other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to Japanese American World War II history and the experiences of Japanese Americans during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network Act''. (c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. ( 2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. ( To achieve the purposes of this Act and to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network described in section 2(c) with units of the National Park System and programs of the National Park Service, including the Japanese American Confinement Sites Program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with, and provide technical assistance to the heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, Tribes, regional governmental bodies, and private entities. The authority of the Secretary under this Act shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. (2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. ( 3) Other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to Japanese American World War II history and the experiences of Japanese Americans during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network Act''. (c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. ( 2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. ( To achieve the purposes of this Act and to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network described in section 2(c) with units of the National Park System and programs of the National Park Service, including the Japanese American Confinement Sites Program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with, and provide technical assistance to the heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, Tribes, regional governmental bodies, and private entities. The authority of the Secretary under this Act shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. (2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. ( 3) Other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to Japanese American World War II history and the experiences of Japanese Americans during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network Act''. (c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. ( 2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. ( To achieve the purposes of this Act and to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network described in section 2(c) with units of the National Park System and programs of the National Park Service, including the Japanese American Confinement Sites Program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with, and provide technical assistance to the heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, Tribes, regional governmental bodies, and private entities. The authority of the Secretary under this Act shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. (2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. ( 3) Other governmental and nongovernmental facilities and programs of an educational, research, or interpretive nature that are directly related to Japanese American World War II history and the experiences of Japanese Americans during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites.

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish, within the National Park Service, the Japanese American World War II History Network, and for other purposes. This Act may be cited as the ``Japanese American World War II History Network Act''. (c) Elements.--The Network shall encompass the following elements: (1) All units and programs of the National Park Service that are determined by the Secretary to relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese American experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites. ( 2) With the consent of the property owner, other Federal, State, local, Tribal, and privately owned properties that-- (A) relate to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation centers and confinement sites; (B) have a verifiable connection to Japanese American World War II history and Japanese experiences during the war, including relocation and confinement sites; and (C) are included in, or determined by the Secretary to be eligible for inclusion in, the National Register of Historic Places. ( To achieve the purposes of this Act and to ensure effective coordination of the Federal and non-Federal elements of the Network described in section 2(c) with units of the National Park System and programs of the National Park Service, including the Japanese American Confinement Sites Program, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements and memoranda of understanding with, and provide technical assistance to the heads of other Federal agencies, States, units of local government, Tribes, regional governmental bodies, and private entities. The authority of the Secretary under this Act shall expire 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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.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.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. (

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.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

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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.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).

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.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.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.

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.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.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

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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

D

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.

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.

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